Daily Archive: Thursday, October 31, 2019

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives took a major step in the impeachment effort against U.S.

(Field Level Media) Ricky Rubio hit two of Phoenix’s five 3-pointers in a 21-0, first-quarter run Wednesday as the Suns ran away from Golden State 121-110 in San Francisco on a night when the Warriors lost Stephen Curry to a broken left hand.

ISLAMABAD,  (Reuters) – A fire swept through a Pakistani train today, killing 73 people and injuring nearly 40 after a gas canister that passengers were using to cook breakfast exploded, the minister of railways said.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The baby dubbed ‘Moses’ who was found in a pit latrine in Cox Piece, St Mary, last week remains at the St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital under medical care, with the case being monitored by the Child Development Agency (CDA).

(Trinidad Newsday) Stedman Graham, international businessman and long-time partner of US media mogul Oprah Winfrey, has told local business leaders they have to be great leaders of themselves.

(Trinidad Express) Arouca police are investigating a report in which a prison officer and his relatives were threatened.

(Jamaica Observer) The Jamaican Government and the United States of America Embassy in Kingston are refuting claims on social media that the US Navy Hospital Ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is in the island to cause harm to Jamaicans.

The timetable for production of first oil has been moved up to December this year, earlier than the previously announced first quarter of 2020, ExxonMobil’s partner in the Stabroek Block, Hess, yesterday announced.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo says that the decision by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to remove from the Official List of Electors (OLE), persons who have not collected their identification (ID) cards as far back as 2008, is “patently illegal” and called upon GECOM Chairperson Justice Claudette Singh to explain.

A 42-year-old rice farmer was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged with the murder of 14-year-old Christopher Basdeo, whose decomposed body was found in a shallow grave at Lust-en-Rust, West Bank Demerara (WBD) last Friday.

Seasoned all-rounders, Christopher Barnwell and Raymon Reifer as well as newcomer, Kemol Savory, cashed in on half centuries as the Guyana Jaguars scored heavily against the Rest team in their first warm up match for the Regional Super50 tourney yesterday at the Georgetown Cricket Club, Bourda.

Guyana Goldfields Inc’s (GGI) output from its Aurora, Region Seven mine in the third quarter this year of 22,100 ounces was sharply down from the second quarter figure of 37,300 ounces.

Former FIFA International Referee Otis James has officially confirmed his candidacy for the Georgetown Football Association [GFA] Presidential post when the entity stages its Electoral Congress on Saturday, November 2nd.

A 28-year-old labourer, who is accused of fatally stabbing Transport and Harbours Department sailor, Shurlon Errol Cutting during an argument at the Parika Stelling last Thursday evening, was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with murder.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Former Exxon Mobil Corp Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson yesterday denied misleading investors about how the oil major measured potential costs of climate change, as he testified in a closely watched civil lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general.

(Field Level Media) James Harden scored 59 points and hit a free throw with 2.4 seconds left to lift the Houston Rockets to a wild 159-158 win over the Washington Wizards last night for their third straight win.

Phillip Solomon, the labourer charged with fatally beating a friend with a paddle during an altercation at the Timehri Wharf last year, was yesterday committed to stand trial for the offence.

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada,  CMC – Windward Islands Volcanoes latest batting recruit, Desron Maloney, is champing at the bit to make his mark in regional domestic competition.

(Field Level Media) Jayson Tatum had 25 points, including 11 during a third-quarter comeback, as the Boston Celtics overcame a 19-point deficit to beat the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 116-105 last  night.

A Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) man was released on bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday, charged with causing the death of 18-year-old Bariel Hall, who succumbed to his injuries on August 5th, two months after he was the victim of a hit-and-run.

(Field Level Media) Tristan Thompson scored a game-high 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and Kevin Love finished with 17 points and 20 rebounds to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 117-111 victory against the Chicago Bulls last night.

Two Belvedere, Corentyne men were yesterday remanded to prison after they were charged with the murders of four fishermen while on the high seas.

(Field Level Media) Domantas Sabonis scored 29 points, Jeremy Lamb added a season-high 25 points and the visiting Indiana Pacers picked up their first win of the season by pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 118-108 victory over the Brooklyn Nets last  night.

The Region 10 council is calling on the relevant authorities to take immediate action against Kalibur Security Services for the alleged “disrespect” of its female employees.

(Field Level Media) Damian Lillard scored 23 points, including three consecutive 3-pointers in a fourth-quarter stretch, to lead the visiting Portland Trail Blazers to a 102-99 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder yesterday.

President David Granger has extended by one year, the tenure of the two top officials at the Public Procurement Commission (PPC).

(Field Level Media) Joel Embiid scored 19 points in 20 minutes before being ejected for a third-quarter brawl with Karl-Anthony Towns to lead the host Philadelphia 76ers past the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-95 on Wednesday night.

Republic Bank yesterday assured customers that while changes to its new banking platform will see them being granted new account numbers, it will not affect the use of their ATM cards and their current cheque books are valid up to April 2020.

Repairs to the broken koker door at Stewartville, West Coast Demerara will be commencing today, according to a Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) official.

One week, 15 districts, three venues, one big championship, the 59th edition of the Nationals Schools Championships kicks off on November 17 with President David Granger as its official Patron.

Dear Editor, Nine months following the shooting and I am in a hospital bed in New York recovering from another operation to try to restore the paralyzed hand. 

-Upper Corentyne gave away 86 extras in loss to West Berbice Georgetown defeated West Demerara by 29 runs while West Berbice, Essequibo and Lower Corentyne notched victories as the Guyana Cricket Board Female 17-and-under T20 Franchise got underway yesterday.

Adamant in its position that the APNU+AFC prime ministerial (PM) candidate for the upcoming general elections must come from within its ranks, the AFC has written to its coalition partner APNU outlining that it needs clarity on some issues before moving forward with negotiations on a new electoral pact.

An 18-year-old mini-bus conductor was released on bail after he denied stealing a cellphone on Croal Street when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Dear Editor, As a Guyanese and as someone who has been a part of the mining industry for over 20 years I’m deeply saddened by the present state of affairs at the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – The last batch of West Indies players left the Caribbean on Tuesday to join their teammates in India, ahead of the limited overs series against Afghanistan set to bowl off next week.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – New head coach Mervyn Dillon is on a quest to help Red Force rediscover their trademark confidence and winning culture, and hopes the Regional Super50 starting next week can be the starting point for this revival.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Further evidence of private interests seeking the ouster of former U.S.

Dear Editor, On this one thing all Guyanese can agree: the oil contract(s) is poor, measly, and impoverishing. 

Aleena Mohamed, the one-year-old whose body was found in a trench behind her Harlem, West Coast Demerara (WCD) home on Monday afternoon, died from asphyxiation due to drowning, an autopsy yesterday revealed.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Steve Smith and David Warner’s first batting partnership on home soil since their ball-tampering suspensions helped Australia to a series-sealing nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Brisbane yesterday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Boeing Co Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg was repeatedly hammered by U.S.

Dear Editor, I normally go to the Plaisance Health Centre regarding my health.

Burglars sometime between Tuesday evening and yesterday morning, stole over $400,000 in items from a Cumberland, Berbice store, including over $150,000 in cigarettes.

“TOKYO,  (Reuters) – If England were to complete the first “Southern Slam” by beating South Africa in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final, it would be the greatest performance by any of the winners to date, former champion Lawrence Dallaglio says.

LA PAZ,  (Reuters) – The Organization of American States (OAS) will begin an audit this week of Bolivia’s fiercely contested presidential vote, which sparked nationwide protests and allegations of fraud, but the opposition candidate raised serious doubts about it.

BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro yesterday deplored a TV network’s report linking him with a former police officer accused of assassinating a Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman and threatened to cancel the broadcaster’s license.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo yesterday stepped up recent U.S.

SANTIAGO,  (Reuters) – Chile withdrew yesterday as the host of an APEC summit next month at which the United States and China had been expected to sign a deal to ease a trade war that has hurt the global economy, as raging street protests gripped the South American country.

TOKYO,  (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said yesterday it wants Tokyo to understand the reasons why it is switching the 2020 Games marathon to the northern city of Sapporo, a decision that has infuriated the capital’s governor Yuriko Koike.

Dear Editor, The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) was established on July 23, 2003 and was inaugurated on April 16, 2005.

Dear Editor, There are two issues I planned bringing to the attention of our administrators last week.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados’ debt exchange deal reached with foreign creditors last week will see it having to issue bonds valued a little over $1 billion.

LONDON/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Two brothers from the Ahsani family, who ran Monaco-based oil and gas consultancy Unaoil, have pleaded guilty in the United States to being part of 17-year scheme to pay millions of dollars in bribes to officials in nine countries.

At the Ministry of the Presidency, President David Granger (right), yesterday morning swore-in Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan to perform the duties of Prime Minister as Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo is currently overseas.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Former test all-rounder Andrew McDonald has been appointed an assistant coach of Australia, joining Justin Langer’s staff after helping Victoria to a sweep of domestic titles in first class and one-day cricket.

Last Friday, when she hosted a symposium for Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) farmers, Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture Valerie Adams-Yearwood was quoted as telling them that the forecast showed “a bright future… for agriculture in the Rupununi, if economic development is pursued in a way that conserves the region’s cultural and natural heritage…”, this is according to the Department of Public Information.

Dear Editor, In Region 5, with specific focus on the Rosignol to Abary stretch of public road, road lights have been installed.

Along Guyana’s beleaguered coastline, the high tides rush in from the rippling grayish-brown expanse of Atlantic Ocean, where the latest lucrative oil wells are being drilled deep below the seabed.

A 36-year-old man who is the key witness in the murder of his cousin has been missing almost a week now and his mother fears that he might be in danger due to the importance he played in the case now before the court.