Daily Archive: Tuesday, September 24, 2019

President David Granger today met with his Cabinet and discussed the issue of holding of credible General and Regional elections in Guyana at the earliest possible time.

Convicted drug trafficker Roger Khan, who was detained by the police on Friday night for questioning in relation to the murders of political activist Ronald Waddell and boxing coach Donald Allison has been released from police custody.

Former Chairman of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Board, Hugh Denbow succumbed at a city hospital last evening, hours after his bound body was discovered at his North Sophia home following a suspected home invasion.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – Spain’s supreme court gave the government the go-ahead today to exhume the remains of dictator Francisco Franco and move them from the state mausoleum in which he was buried in 1975.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, is to add another honour to his name with a lifetime achievement award from the organizers of the Golden Globe awards.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to shut down the British parliament for five weeks in the run-up to Brexit was unlawful, the Supreme Court ruled today in a humiliating rebuke to him.

Professor Clive Thomas has given more details on the proposed policy of cash transfers (CTs) showing that they would be affordable and would deliver significant economic and social benefits to working class households.

Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland yesterday urged President David Granger and “all relevant stakeholders and institutions” to restore constitutional rule in Guyana by immediately setting an early election date in accordance with its constitution, enabling elections to be held without further delay.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday called on President David Granger to name a date for general elections now that he has been given advice on a timetable and it also criticised GECOM for providing a date that was in contravention of the Constitution.

The Chinese nationals whose charred remains were found after fire gutted three buildings along the Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara Public Road on Sunday morning have been identified as cousins.

Convicted drug trafficker Roger Khan, who was detained by the police on Friday night for questioning in relation to the murders of political activist Ronald Waddell and boxing coach Donald Allison, remained in custody up to last evening as the expiry of the 72-hour period in which he could be held without charge approached.

The Management of the Guyana/Suriname Ferry Services yesterday announced that the M.B. Sandaka will be in operation between Guyana and Suriname from Thursday, September 26, 2019 until further notice.

A miner was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged with murdering his brother-in-law.

A protest for the setting of an elections date was staged last evening just a few feet away from the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, where President David Granger was invited to speak at a reception held in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

Milan, Italy, (Reuters) – Argentine Lionel Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo to win the best FIFA player of the year award for a record sixth time yesterday.

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) has paid over survivor’s benefits to Ismay Lake, whom it had initially denied on grounds that her claim, made 26 years after her spouse’s death, was inordinately late. 

Two men accused of being responsible for last year’s deadly pirate attack, which left at least four fishermen dead and several missing and presumed dead, were yesterday committed to stand trial in the High Court for the deaths of two of the victims.  

Tamarind Root, Albion, Young Warriors, Tucber Park, Cotton Tree, Whim and Rose Hall Community Center Cricket Club all registered wins when the Berbice Cricket Board/New Building Society limited-overs, second-division competition commenced Sunday at various grounds in the county.

Mahdia, Sunday, defeated Region One by 10 wickets for championship honours in the 2019 Heritage Games tapeball tournament held at the Everest Cricket Club ground. 

A second family has arrived in Guyana to a Ministerial welcome after surviving Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas.

The Ministry of Public Telecommunications (MoPT) last night said it was its understanding that a fibre-cable being landed here by cable service provider, E-Networks is to be used solely for broadcasting and therefore did not require its permission.

Exciting lightweight prospect, Joel Williamson will be aiming to shine under the bright lights when he matches gloves with Albouystown brawler, Keeve Allicock on the ‘Not In My House’ card at D’Urban Park on Saturday night.

Five to ten per cent of the operations of General Equipment Guyana Ltd. (GENEQUIP) is currently geared toward servicing operators in the oil and gas sector.

A host of sponsors have thrown their support behind Flying Ace Cycling Club’s Balram Narine as he looks to make his Tour of Tobago dream a reality.

Following his Courts 10k win on September 15, Winston Missigher took his talents to Trinidad and earned a podium spot in the 20th annual Venture Credit Union 5K Run on Sunday.

Gary Grant, a prisoner who police say escaped custody at the Stabroek Police Outpost last Thursday, was yesterday faced with four charges.

As harvesting for the second crop of 2019 gains momentum, the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) says that paddy prices have risen and farmers are being paid higher prices for paddy sold to mills.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow has been left out of the squad for the two-test series in New Zealand but included in the Twenty20 squad for the tour that begins in November, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said yesterday.

A city magistrate yesterday granted bail to a fruit vendor who was charged with touching the thigh and private parts of a child.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The head of world athletics Sebastian Coe wants to end his federation’s ‘computer says no’ approach which would mean that if Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge runs a sub-two hour marathon next month it would not be ratified as a world record.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – At a U.N. summit on accelerating action on climate change yesterday, India promised a boost in its use of renewable power and Finland said it aims to become the first industrialized nation to absorb more carbon than it emits.

The Alliance for Change (AFC) and the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) admit grievances since 2015 with the coalition government arrangement, but have both reaffirmed their intention to contest coming elections as part of it.

Dear Editor, I feel compelled to offer my comments to a long but well-scribed statement emanating from A New and United Guyana (ANUG).

DOHA, (Reuters) – Russia will miss the world athletics championships for the second time in a row after the sport’s governing body the IAAF extended the ban against country’s federation yesterday.

HELMAND, Afghanistan/KABUL, (Reuters) – At least 40 civilians attending a wedding party were killed by explosions and gunfire during a raid by U.S.-backed

A 55-year-old man was yesterday ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after being charged with rubbing himself against a four-year-old girl.

(Trinidad Express) A year after her reported suicide in August 2018, Nandita Harbukhan’s common-law husband has been charged with her murder.

(Reuters) – India captain Virat Kohli’s decision to bat first against South Africa in the third and final Twenty20 International backfired but the 30-year-old says the hosts want to prepare for next year’s Twenty20 World Cup by minimising the impact of the toss.

Dear Editor, I count myself not exactly as Allan Fenty puts it in his letter in SN yesterday, “as among the mass of people who are in full congratulatory mode over PNC Leader David Granger’s guile of current success and triumph.”

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – A legislator from Haiti’s ruling party fired a handgun during a protest yesterday, injuring a photojournalist as anger rises over fuel and food shortages in the Caribbean country.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – Latin American countries yesterday agreed to impose sanctions on some members of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government as part of efforts to force him out of office but expressed reservations about any use of force.

The attorney for Peter Ramcharran, the former Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) accountant on trial for falsifying an account, yesterday made no-case submissions.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is presently participating in a two-day CONCACAF Professional Football Development Workshop in Panama City, Panana.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) in the strongest possible term expresses concern about the out of order statement issued on Thursday by the United States, United Kingdom and European Union as to when an election can be held following the Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) ruling on 18th June 2019 that the 21st December 2018 no-confidence vote was validly passed.

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday denied trying to coerce Ukraine into investigating his Democratic rival Joe Biden, but wavered about whether he would release a transcript of a phone call that some Democrats say is grounds for his impeachment.

(Reuters) – Tropical Storm Karen showed signs of weakening yesterday as it churned closer to Puerto Rico, but the system is still likely to bring heavy rains to the U.S.

A Kitty resident was yesterday taken  before a city court on a charge of attempted murder.

Some of Guyana’s premier futsal players will soon be on show when the inaugural “Beat Dem Bad” futsal tournament kicks off  Friday at the  National Gymnasium. 

Dear Editor, The recent interview on NCN’s ‘Insight’ dated Tuesday, September 17th 2019 with Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine provides a perspective that is revealing in many ways.

ANCHORAGE,  (Reuters) – A federal judge yesterday temporarily halted a Trump administration plan for logging in part of the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, barring a disputed lease sale a day before bids were to be opened.

By Ricardo Hausmann CAMBRIDGE – Is there such a thing as too much sanctity?

A few days ago, the Solomon Islands, Taiwan’s largest ally in the Pacific, recognised China.

(Trinidad Express) The Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union (OWTU) is asking the people to have patience as it yesterday acknowledged there is “ongoing anxiety” surrounding the trade union’s move to purchase the Petrotrin refinery.

A mechanic was granted bail yesterday after he denied maliciously wounding a Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) worker.

Now that it has become clear that Guyana is well on the way towards beginning to build an oil and gas industry, Trinidad and Tobago has done nothing to conceal its intention to take advantage of what it clearly sees as significant investment opportunities arising out of the various services that it is positioned to provide given its own considerable experience in and knowledge of the industry.

Dear Editor, I don’t know Mr. A.A. Fenty. By all accounts of people that I trust, he is a sincere and patriotic Guyanese, and a longstanding and committed supporter of the APNU.

New Amsterdam (NA) United defeated Cougars 2-0 when the Berbice leg of the NAMILCO U17 football competition continued  Sunday at the Esplanade Ground.