Daily Archive: Tuesday, July 16, 2019

(Trinidad Express) A woman led police officers to the body of missing security guard Chris Rivers in Mayaro yesterday.

(Barbados Nation) Three former Princess Margaret Secondary School students have been found guilty of the manslaughter of a fellow student in a case of bullying ten years ago.

(Trinidad Guardian) A Trinidad & Tobago-born stu­dent has made his­to­ry at a uni­ver­si­ty in the US, be­com­ing the first woman of African her­itage to earn a PhD in physics at the school.

(Jamaica Observer) Pat Kelly, whose Curtis Mayfield-inspired falsetto was one of the most identifiable voices in reggae, died here Tuesday from complications of kidney disease.

(Trinidad Express) Although the murder toll for 2019 is lower than last year’s figure, Criminologist Darius Figuera is concerned as he has noticed several alarming trends, including ‘mass shootings’.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Andrew Holness has reported that since the start of the year, a total of 726 persons have been murdered in Jamaica – that’s a one per cent increase when compared with the corresponding period last year or an average of just over three killings per day.

President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today met to discuss nominees for the Chairmanship of GECOM and four names were settled on.

Adverting to the consequential orders made on July 12 by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Anil Nandlall, counsel for Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has written Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield requesting that he immediately begin preparing for general elections on a date no later than September 18, 2019.

GUWAHATI, INDIA  (Reuters) – Floods in northeast India worsened today with incessant rain swelling already raging rivers, inundating villages and a rhinoceros sanctuary as 1,000 soldiers were deployed to rescue people fleeing the rising waters.

(Jamaica Gleaner) United States President Donald Trump’s announcement last week of impending sweeping deportation raids beginning on Sunday has rattled communities across the North American country, sending several undocumented immigrants, including Jamaicans, into lockdown.

President David Granger and Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo are expected to meet at the Ministry of the Presidency today to discuss the appointment of a Chair-person for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).

Five men were yesterday charged with the murders of Better Hope moneychanger Aaron Latchman and his daughter, Arian Latchman.

The Leader of the Opposition will not be issuing nominations for the Macroeconomic or Investment committees under the Natural Resources Fund Act, government has been informed, as the Bill was debated after the passing of the no confidence motion.

A spanking new $186 million dormitory which can accommodate up to 120 tertiary students from the hinterland, was yesterday declared open by President David Granger, who said the construction of the facility is in keeping with a ten-point action plan for development of the interior.

Former Minister of Housing and presidential hopeful of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Mohamed Irfaan Ali has lost a challenge to the validity of 19 fraud charges levelled against him over the sale of land in the ‘Pradoville 2’ Housing  Scheme, resulting in him now having to go to trial.

Nalco Champion Guyana Inc. yesterday said that it will be meeting with community members later this week to address questions that have been raised about the proposed construction of a chemical warehousing facility in Ruimveldt.

(Trinidad Guardian) A tremendous blow to Arima and the rest of the country.

A 63-year-old man was yesterday morning sentenced to 20 years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to forcing a four-year-old girl to perform oral sex on him.

State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) Special Assistant Eric Phillips has stated that accusations of conflict of interest levelled against him have “no substance to the claim.”

A gasifier machine that will provide renewable bioenergy to a section of the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen campus and which will be used to train students in bioenergy technology, was commissioned by the institution yesterday.

Guyana Goldfields Inc. has reiterated that a decision is yet to be taken on an alliance with another company that could see workers at its Aurora Gold Mine, in Region Seven, being made redundant.

(Trinidad Guardian) The de­com­pos­ing body of a miss­ing WASA se­cu­ri­ty of­fi­cer was found off Mafek­ing Branch Road, in Ma­yaro end­ing hope that the woman was still alive.

A 12-year-old Corentyne child yesterday succumbed to his injuries after he was struck by a hire car along the Fyrish Village, Corentyne public road.

“I ain’t want ya put me on bail,” were the words of break and enter accused Dexter Burnham to Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan after telling her that he was threatened by a city policeman.

An unidentified man, who was struck down along La Penitence Public Road and was hospitalised for several days afterward, succumbed to his injuries yesterday.

Eight Guyanese have stomped their way into championship matches following successful semi-finals wins on the second day of the 2019 Caribbean Area Squash Association Junior Championship yesterday in Trinidad and Tobago.

Two brothers were yesterday remanded to prison after they were accused of being in possession of 5.2 pounds of cannabis.

Following two nights of thrilling elimination matches, the group stage in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Championship commences on Friday at the National Cultural Center Tarmac.

A drug trafficking accused was granted bail on Monday by Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus after informing her that he was bullied to sign a caution statement.

Dear Editor, If there were any doubt the Government of Guyana fell on December 21st, 2018, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling on June 18th, layered with consequential orders issued on July 12th, 2019, now affirms the Guyana Government was defeated in a No-Confidence Motion (NCM) on that day.

An accused burglar is now a remanded prisoner after a city court heard that he was allegedly seen attempting to drive off with over $1 million worth in valuables stolen from the home of his accuser.

LONDON, CMC – Former West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards snatched a five-wicket haul for Hampshire while rookie Bermudian left-hander Delray Rawlins shone with his maiden first class hundred for Sussex, to grab some of the headlines in the English County Championship yesterday.

The Ministry of Public Infra-structure is currently examining a depression east of the Kitty Roundabout, where a sinkhole had developed late in 2016.

LONDON, (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May hosted the World Cup-winning England cricket team in the garden of her Downing Street residence yesterday, after a “brilliant performance” that her spokesman said would live forever in the country’s sporting history.

Dear Editor, It is clear that the governance of Guyana is in need of a stronger and more effective judicial system which supports the transparent implementation of the rule of law.

The Ministry of Public Telecommunications, in collaboration with Innovative Systems, yesterday launched the FarmersMarket.GY

Dear Editor, SN’s Future Notes of July 10, 2019 provides pause for much contemplation.

George Robin, the senior who was recently convicted for the rape of girl, has appealed, saying his trial was unfair and his subsequent sentence was severe.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Donald Trump doubled down on his attacks against four minority U.S.

(Reuters) – England should have been awarded five runs instead of six in the final over of Sunday’s World Cup title clash against New Zealand after a throw from the deep struck Ben Stokes’ bat and ran away for a boundary, former umpire Simon Taufel has said.

Complainants in domestic violence cases can apply directly to the court for protection orders without having to go to the police, which is ideal in instances where they may be experiencing difficulty with law enforcers, or where a lack of trust in the force may exist.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Most big companies are failing to report the damage their operations are doing to forests despite committing to lighten their footprint under wider efforts to tackle climate change, according to a report published on Tuesday.

Dear Editor, With great pomp it was announced the GECOM appointment could be made as early as yesterday.

The Annual General Meeting of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) originally scheduled for July 21, will now be held August 4.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – Former South African President Jacob Zuma told a corruption inquiry yesterday that enemies had plotted to bring him down, and he had never broken the law with the business family at the centre of an influence-peddling scandal.

Uitvlugt were crowned the Hamilton Green Inter-Ward nine-a-side champions Sunday after they defeated defending champions Charlestown on sudden penalty kicks at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.

Dear Editor, The defenders and apologists of government are conveniently overlooking the crux of the matter viz; “The Cabinet including the President, shall resign if the Government is defeated by the vote of a majority of all elected members of the National Assembly on a vote of no confidence.”

Work has commenced on the Black Bush Polder main access road, which has been in a deplorable condition for some time, following protest action by hire car drivers last week.

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The Trump administration yesterday unveiled a new rule to bar almost all immigrants from applying for asylum at the southern border, requiring them to first pursue safe haven in a third country through which they had traveled on the way to the United States.

By Mark Wilson (This column first appeared in the Trinidad Express) Guyanese artist Frank Bowling is centre-stage right now at London’s Tate Britain gallery.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Maybe when the fans start serenading Novak Djokovic in a Centre Court love-in it will be time for the Serb to call it a day.

Dear Editor, In every society, the reality of decision-making falls far short of the democratic ideal in countless ways; Guyana is no exception.

GUATEMALA CITY,  (Reuters) – Guatemala’s Constitutional Court has blocked President Jimmy Morales from immediately declaring the poor Central American nation a safe third country for asylum-seekers, amid growing pushback to U.S.

After throwing himself at the mercy of the court, having admitted that he had raped two children and a woman, for which he was sentenced to a total of 62 years behind bars, 22-year-old Leon Jordan has appealed, while saying that he had an “unfair trial.”

Dear Editor, I have read the reports of certain executive members and Government obtaining substantial acres of land in Guyana.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton is backing Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel to shrug off a run of poor form and mistakes after another nightmare weekend in Britain.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – A tournament that appeared predictable and at the mercy of the rain god in its first half got a fresh lease of life in the second and Sunday’s heart-stopping finale was the proverbial icing on the cake at this year’s World Cup.

BANGKOK,  (Reuters) – Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha formally resigned as the head of the military government yesterday, saying the country would function as a normal democracy after five years of military rule.

Dear Editor, Aurora is a small village on the Essequibo Coast, about three miles away from Supenaam.

The most modern asphalt plant to ever operate within the region has arrived in Guyana, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.

The prosecution is expected to close its case against the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) salesman who was charged with causing the death of a pedestrian, who succumbed after being struck while crossing a city street.

The 13th Guyana Cup horse race meet scheduled for August 18 at the Rising Sun Turf Club is going to be the best one yet.

Dear Editor, When Ricky Skerritt and Kishore Shallow were elected president and vice president, respectively, of the West Indies Cricket Board, nearly everyone in the Caribbean welcomed their appointment and hoped for a new dawn in the fortunes of West Indies cricket.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – Protesters blocked a portion of Peru’s main coastal highway yesterday in the start of a new challenge to a billion-dollar copper mining project that has been a lightning rod for conflict.

By Alice Albright WASHINGTON, DC – Aichetou, a 14-year-old girl, lives on the outskirts of Nouakchott, the capital of Mauritania, in Africa’s Sahel region.

RIO de Janeiro,  (Reuters) – Brazilian mining company Vale SA said yesterday it would pay 400 million reais ($106.52 million) to compensate workers affected by the deadly rupture of a tailings dam in January that killed at least 240 people.

Last month Facebook announced that it will roll out in 2020 a global digital currency to be known as Libra.

Shifts in Guyana’s development focus underscored by the realization of oil and gas as a factor therein have occasioned the enhanced importance of attracting foreign investors as well as the need to expand external markets for the country’s products and services.

An Essequibo man was remanded to prison on Friday after he was accused of stealing close to $250,000 in cash.

Dear Editor, I noted your page one comment in yesterday’s edition of Stabroek News which quoted Article 106 (6)  “The Cabinet including the President shall resign if the Government is defeated by the vote of a majority of all elected members of the National Assembly on a vote of confidence”.

ALBI, France, (Reuters) – Champion Geraint Thomas and his Ineos team found themselves in the Tour de France driving seat after gaining considerable time on a handful of rivals as crosswinds caused chaos in the peloton in the climax of yesterday’s 10th stage.

Dear Editor, Two nights ago, a Guyanese mother who returned from Venezuela with her children called me and told me a frightening story.