Daily Archive: Sunday, November 17, 2019

(Trinidad Express) A man was attacked and beaten to death with a concrete block in Ste Madeleine near San Fernando on Sunday afternoon.

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – Haiti needs international support to tackle an unfolding humanitarian crisis, President Jovenel Moise said in an interview, two months into anti-government protests that have exacerbated food insecurity in the Americas’ poorest nation.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Barbara Smith, better known as Lady Ann, a veteran dancehall artiste whose megahit, Informer, set her in a league of her own, has come in for commendation from the wife of Brigadier Jerry.

(Trinidad Newsday) A three-year-old girl died in the arms of her father after suffering for three days from cold-like symptoms, which her family believes were related to the H1N1 virus (swine flu).

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s former civil wartime defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa was declared the winner in the presidential election today, after promising to secure the country against militant threats following Easter bombings this year.

(Jamaica Observer) One member of Jamaica’s Parliament has boldly admitted to accepting monetary gifts from contractors, in order to bolster his salary which he said was too low to meet the needs of his constituents and his home.

With over 2,000 local businesses registered and 70 of those securing joint ventures or other partnerships with international businesses, the Centre for Local Business Development (CLBD) is seeking ways for members to have easier access to finance.

Denise Murray was always interested in what was happening in her community.

Despite being “dismissed” by the government since March last year, retired judge Charles Ramson Sr says he has continued to perform the duties of Commissioner of Information and entities he has engaged with in the execution of his post have been complying with his requests for information.

For most of her life, Shemaiah Enoe’s family did not know that there was anything wrong with her.

Armed bandits invaded Harris Paints on Water Street, Georgetown yesterday morning and held workers at gunpoint before carting off approximately $4 million in cash.

A Rose Hall man, who on Friday refused a transfer from the Port Mourant Public Hospital for further medical treatment and discharged himself, has succumbed to a single stab wound that he sustained during an altercation with a businessman. 

Throughout his life, Dexter Copeland says he has never failed to notice the suffering the people of Linden, his hometown, have endured as well as the way they have overcome their struggles.

By Nathaniel Wren For women who are difficult to love,  I wish to understand your character. 

LUCKNOW, India, CMC – West Indies were floored by an exceptional spell from seamer Karim Janat and crashed to a 41-run defeat to Afghanistan in the second Twenty20 International here yesterday, turning today’s final match into the critical series decider.

A six year-old girl is now dead after she was struck by a car along the Farm, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) Public Road yesterday afternoon.

Former Chief Justice (ag) Ian Chang, SC, died yesterday following a battle with cancer.

Nathaniel Wren is a Guyanese-born writer residing in New York. His interest in poetry was piqued during his time as a student of the St.

A four-wicket haul followed by a half century from Thaddeus Lovell spurred Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) to the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/ Toucan Distributors Under-15 title as his side defeated hosts, Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) by two wickets yesterday in a nail-biting affair.

With the nascent oil sector expected to transform the nation, the members of the 2019 graduating class of the University of Guyana (UG) yesterday heard calls for them to ensure that development is done right, take a stand against corruption and be the change they want to see.

Having already lost the five-match series, West Indies Women are looking for a turnaround in the fourth contest when they battle India Women today from 13:30 hours at the National Stadium, Providence.

North Georgetown, Redeemer and South Ruimveldt were amongst the winners when the Smalta Girls Pee Wee Football Championship continued yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Byderabo is a picturesque community on the outskirts of Bartica. Its diverse population, a large percentage of whom depend on gold mining for their livelihoods, is made up of at least five of the six Guyanese ethnicities.

Dear Editor, There is a matter at the Region Four level which is of concern to the Better Hope/LBI NDC and the Enmore/Hope NDC.

Local attorneys for Trinidad and Tobago firm Commissiong and Company Limited have issued a demand letter to the Guyana Oil Company (GUYOIL) for payment of over GY$80 million for materials acquired and work done under a now aborted agreement as well as for an estimated loss of profits.

“The first time it happen, I can’t say I was shocked because even before we marry, I was afraid of him.

LA PAZ (Reuters) – The United Nations warned yesterday that violence in Bolivia could “spin out of control” following recent skirmishes between security forces and coca farmers loyal to ousted President Evo Morales that have left nine dead.

Dear Editor, The recently announced wage/salary and allowances increase is not the first time a government announced same without the agreement of the union.

Five weeks after an oil-like substance mysteriously appeared in the bottom-flat home of a Parika, East Bank Essequibo family, they are awaiting soil test results while remaining fearful that there could be an explosion at any time. 

Soesdyke and Kuru-Kururu secured easy wins when the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Senior League resumed yesterday at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Dear Editor, GT&T’s motto is: Do More It is an aspiration that is substantively honoured in the breach.

While this year’s Rupununi Music and Arts Festival has been postponed, organisers are bringing the festival experience to the city this weekend.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India crushed Bangladesh by an innings and 130 runs inside three days after Mohammed Shami led the hosts’ superb display of hostile seam bowling in the opening test in Indore yesterday.

HAVANA (Reuters) – The first of around 700 Cuban doctors were scheduled to fly home from strife-torn Bolivia yesterday as officials railed against what they charged was slander and mistreatment by Bolivia’s conservative interim government.

(Trinidad Express) Secretary General of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha (SDMS), Satnarayan Maharaj, has died.

Dear Editor, Mr Ralph Ramkarran, in his article, ‘A post-racial future in Guyana is within grasp’ (SN: 10/11/19) writes, “It is clear that in Guyana Indians are not willing to be ruled by Africans and Africans are not prepared to be ruled by Indians.

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Jason Mohammed lashed an astonishing century as Group B hosts Trinidad and Tobago Red Force trounced winless United States by 43 runs, to maintain their bid for a semi-final spot in the Regional Super50 Cup.

In last week’s column, new gym apparel and some of its perceived benefits were discussed.

Although he is not yet out of danger, a man who was recently stabbed by a former friend with a broken bottle is considering not offering any evidence against his assailant. 

SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s independent human rights watchdog said yesterday it would file a formal complaint for murder against police officers who allegedly prevented paramedics from attending a heart attack victim amid a protest Friday.

The results of DNA tests to determine whether charred remains recently found in a torched car are those of Colin Rodney Jr, the key witness in an ongoing murder case, could be known within a month or less, Director of the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory (GFSL) Delon France has said.

GUATEMALA CITY/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government said yesterday that it had no plans to send asylum seekers to remote regions in Guatemala after the Central American country floated the plan during negotiations for a bilateral migration agreement this week.

Dear Editor, One continues to be dismayed by the belligerence of the AFC in the talks on a new Cummingsburg Accord.

The impeachment inquiry now going on in the US House of Representatives, and televised daily, is as gripping as any psychological thriller.

It is extremely important that you pay attention to what today’s column says if you wish to live a longer, healthier, more alert and happier life.

In recent times in particular, Guyanese have become more aware of the various bounties that nature and, by extension, mankind, have provided for us in Guyana from the well-established locations such as Kaieteur and the Rupununi and our various mountain ranges. 

The robust Gaico Construc-tion 3 and the Topco Junior Chess tournaments ended last Sunday at the National Resource Centre on an exuberant note with some of the participants expressing satisfaction at the new wave of competitions.

The allocation of state-owned land has long been a contentious issue in this country, so it is hardly surprising that differences have emerged now over how former sugar estates are being leased.

TO TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE TOUSSAINT, the most unhappy of men! Whether the whistling Rustic tend his plough Within thy hearing, or thy head be now Pillowed in some deep dungeon’s earless den; – O miserable Chieftain!

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition staged nationwide protests against President Nicolas Maduro yesterday and called for a new wave of demonstrations to revive their stalled effort to topple the deeply unpopular ruling Socialist Party.

LONDON (Reuters) – Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem have both donned regulation grey Adidas shirts this week but their technicolour games will light up the O2 Arena in the ATP Finals climax today.

As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, Demerara Bank Ltd has registered an after-tax profit of $2.177 billion for the financial year ended September 30th, 2019 and plans to pay out the highest dividend in its history.

Last Update: 582.61                               Movement: 0.14% Current Update: 583.44                         YTD Movement: 13.32%          The Lucas Stock Index (LSI) rose 0.14 % during the second period of trading in November, 2019. 

Introduction As indicated earlier in this series, Part 2 of Guyana’s Petroleum Road Map is dedicated to detailing the guidelines for the Government of Guyana (GoG) spending its projected petroleum revenues.