Daily Archive: Sunday, November 24, 2019

(Jamaica Observer) With the debate now before Parliament to amend sections of the Sexual Offences Act to make marital rape a crime, the question of whether or not a husband can rape his wife remains a doctrinal negative in some quarters of the church community.

(Jamaica Observer) A midnight shooting rampage in Harbour Heights, St Andrew, has left three men dead after gunmen dressed in camouflage and balaclava masks sprayed bullets on scores of residents who had gathered for a party in the community, early yesterday morning.

The Police are investigating a fatal incident which occurred today at around 5 am on the Felicity Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara, involving motor car # PRR 2531 driven by David Headley, age 31 years of Lot 370 Powis Close, South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown.

The Police say they are investigating a shooting incident which occurred on Saturday at about 6.39 pm   at Caesar Street, Agricola, EBD which left one man dead and another injured.

WINDHOEK, (Reuters) – A Namibian court denied the former Minister of Fisheries Bernhardt Esau bail today, following his arrest yesterday alongside a former senior manager of investment firm Investec on charges of corruption.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A Jamaican man believed to be living in the United States (US) illegally has admitted, in a federal court in Florida, that he was the person behind a shipment of high-powered rifles and pistols along with thousands of bullets that were intercepted at the wharf in Kingston in 2017.

Unity, East Bank Essequibo is a little village between Blake and Hubu.

PPP/C presidential candidate Irfaan Ali has dismissed criticisms that his plans to reopen shuttered sugar estates are unrealistic, while maintaining that he has a sound plan to resuscitate the industry.

It cannot be news to anyone who pays attention to our various news media that a column on one topic can trigger, and will trigger, topics for another column. 

Some years ago the London Times, on an exceptionally dull day for news, carried a story which it headlined “Small earthquake in Chile: no damage, no injuries.”

The National Archives of Guyana, which in 2008 had been renamed the Walter Rodney Archives, are no longer carrying the name of the noted historian and political activist and the party he founded wants the situation to be explained and rectified.

Introduction Last week’s column highlighted the two Government of Guyana’s (GoG) foundational spending recommendations that I make, based on Guyana’s projected petroleum revenues.

The fate of the famous rubber trees that line the Philbert Pierre Avenue roadway in Mabaruma, in Region One, are in the hands of the town’s residents, who will decide by way of a survey if the trees will be removed to facilitate the expansion of the road.

The terms of the coalition between the APNU and AFC appear to have been agreed.

In the lone match of the Georgetown Cricket Association/New Building Society second division 40-over tournament this weekend, Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) handed Diplomats a 202-run defeat yesterday.

The recently completed asphalt road known, as the Barrack Retreat Corridor, in Lethem, Region Nine, was officially commissioned by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo during a brief ceremony held on Friday.

The Guyana Police Force’s Regional Division 4B, which covers Eccles to Moblissa, yesterday officially launched its policing plan for the holiday season and Divisional Commander Kurleigh Simon said an increase in armed robberies in the Providence area is among trends of concern to law enforcers.

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Barbados Pride confirmed their spot in this week’s Super50 Cup semi-finals in Trinidad with a comfortable seven-wicket win over minnows Canada here yesterday.

When Asif Khan walked across the stage at the University of Guyana’s (UG) convocation to collect his degree in International Relations (IR) just over a week ago, he believed it was not a victorious moment for him but one for other persons with disabilities.

If you have ever wondered how the settlement of Kwebanna, in the Moruca sub-region of Region One, got its name, some members of the Carib tribe might be able to tell you.

LIMA (Reuters) – Brazilian club Flamengo won the Copa Libertadores in the most dramatic fashion as they came from behind to beat defending champions River Plate 2-1 with two late goals from Gabriel Barbosa yesterday.

A police officer attached to the Fort Wellington Police Station was pronounced dead at the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital during the wee hours of yesterday morning after a suspected seizure. 

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) – As he cradles his young puppy in his arms, Laurent Simons looks much like any other 9-year-old boy.

In commemoration of World Diabetes Day, which was observed on November 14th, the Georgetown D’Urban Park Lions Club has launched a social support group for people living with diabetes.

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) yesterday said it has been informed that the plans for the turnaround of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) include the construction of a white sugar plant that is expected to be operable at Albion at the end of 2021.

Riddim Squad and Fruta Conquerors earned contrasting wins when the Turbo Knockout Football Championship continued on Friday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

While ExxonMobil says that it expects that its current and future onshore support needs will be met by Guyana Shore Base Inc.

(Reuters) – Kenya’s marathon sub-two hour man Eliud Kipchoge and American 400m hurdles world record holder Dalilah Muhammad were named World Athletics athletes of the year yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) A Cocorite resident has filed a police report alleging that Police Commissioner Gary Griffith choked him and threatened to kill him.

In addition to being a journalist, university lecturer and newly admitted member of the bar, Chevy Devonish is an avid volunteer with various organisations, including the Volunteer Youth Corp.

The University of Guyana (UG) is hoping to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor (VC) before the beginning of the 2020/2021 academic year.

MADRID (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal fired hosts Spain into the Davis Cup final as he joined Feliciano Lopez to win a thrilling late-night doubles and seal a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Britain yesterday.

Guyana has advanced considerably on the Caribbean stage, from being a place where everything arrived last after already established in the major countries, to setting trends of its own.

LONDON (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho began life as Tottenham Hotspur manager with a 3-2 victory at West Ham United yesterday, while Premier League pacesetters Liverpool won to remain eight points clear and defending champions Manchester City also took three points.

Eccles resident Ravin Tiwari, 28, is fearful for his life, and that of his family after an alleged threat to his life during a verbal engagement just over a week ago.

Guyana is about to enter the greatest phase of economic development in the country’s history.

Dear Editor, The oil companies appear to be pressuring the government to approve the Payara project.

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG), the first of its kind for the country, was launched last Thursday evening.

It is the hardest thing I have had to deal with in my life and I don’t wish this on any other parent.

Shomari Wiltshire maintained his unbeaten record in Category A, while Zachary and Dhiren Persaud earned wins in Category C and Category D respectively in the Farfan and Mendes Junior Skill Level squash tournament yesterday.

Sex is one of the most taboo subjects in our society and because we are often so squeamish about it, as adults we may find ourselves eventually faced with the “awkward” or “uncomfortable” reality of having to speak with our teenage children about sex and sexuality.

Paradise sent a stern warning to the field, brushing aside tournament favorites Victoria by a 3-1 scoreline on Friday in the ‘592 Beer Inter-Village Football Festival’ at the Golden Grove Community Centre ground.

Dear Editor, I write with great concern about the recent incidents of violent bullying in our schools.

BOGOTA (Reuters) – Groups of demonstrators were dispersed by tear gas yesterday during a third day of protests in Colombia and videos on social media showed at least one gravely injured protester.

Through its education programme, Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) has created a board game to promote freshwater education.

Many people believe that in order to get great results at the gym, you have to be in the gym all day, every day.

WINDHOEK (Reuters) – Namibian police yesterday arrested the former Minister of Fisheries Bernhardt Esau and a former senior manager of investment firm Investec on charges of corruption.

Dear Editor, At the 2019 Guyana International Petroleum Business Summit & Exhibition (GIPEX 2019) which concluded late last week, Minister of Finance Winston Jordan told the hundreds of mostly overseas delegates that profit share monies from the Esso/Hess/CNOOC Petroleum Agreement would not be had until after the first year.

The Guyana Girl Guides Association (GGGA) last month appointed new members of its National Council and its Executive Committee, including its youngest Chief Commis-sioner in the person of 32-year-old Schemel Patrick.

Defending champions West Ruimveldt, Tucville, North Georgetown and Timehri were amongst the winners when the Smalta Girls Pee Wee Primary School Football Championship continued yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Since the balanced Grand Prix chess series began, Demerara Distillers Limited with its Topco brand and Gaico Construction have been two of the game’s principal sponsors.

Dear Editor, Relative to an article in the Guyana Chronicle newspaper of Wednesday, November 20, 2019, ‘All clear for seasonal city vendors’, the Guyana Market Vendors Union (GMVU) is cognisant of the fact that such an activity is traditional at this time of the year and is meant to allow vendors, inclusive of seasonal vendors, to be able to share in the expected windfall.

The Girls in Tech (GIT) Guyana chapter on Friday hosted a “coping with exam anxiety” forum for women who are enrolled in tertiary-level institutes to help them solve anxiety and stress-related issues in preparation of upcoming end of year examinations.

KOLKATA, India, (Reuters) – India captain Virat Kohli embellished the pink-ball test with a sparkling century before his quick bowlers reduced Bangladesh to 152-6 in their second innings as the hosts closed on a 2-0 series sweep on day two of the second and final test yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The last Sumatran rhinoceros in Malaysia died yesterday, leaving the smallest species of rhino, which once roamed across Asia, surviving in small numbers mostly in Indonesia.

Government has published regulations in the Official Gazette to waive taxes on the retroactive wage increases for public servants.

PARIS (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Paris and other French cities yesterday to protest against domestic violence, after more than 130 women are believed to have been killed by their partner or ex-partner in France this year.

Dear Editor, I refer to Stabroek News’ article, ‘Jagdeo slams gov’t treatment of Troy Resources’ (SN: 23/11/19), which addresses issues surrounding the company’s decision to terminate 300 plus workers on the pretext that it is not making money.

LIMA (Reuters) – Both chambers of Bolivia’s Congress unanimously passed legislation yesterday to annul the contested Oct.

Dear Editor, The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Education, is erasing the history, legacy and great achievements of the Central High School.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – From love songs to dance tunes to lullabies, music made in disparate cultures worldwide displays certain universal patterns, according to a study by researchers who suggest a commonality in the way human minds create music.

At least 25 villages in Region Nine are participating in the 2019 Rupununi Expo, which commenced yesterday at the St Ignatius village.

KOLKATA, India, (Reuters) – Two more Bangladesh batsmen sustained sickening blows to the helmet yesterday, raising questions about the visibility of the pink ball used for their maiden day-night test against India at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.

CHIPPING NORTON, England (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Big Tech is becoming “too big to fail” and should not saddle ill-equipped consumers with safekeeping privacy for society at large, data whistleblower Christopher Wylie said on Thursday.

While it was being suggested at one point that the coalition arrangement between APNU and the AFC might not survive into the next election, it seems that an amended Cummingsburg Accord has at length been agreed between the two parties.

By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade SÃO PAULO, Brazil (SciDev.Net) Brazilian and US scientists have developed a glasses-based biosensor capable of measuring blood glucose levels through a person’s tears, offering a less invasive test for diabetics.

The police recovered a total of just over three pounds of cannabis on Thursday during operations at Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara, and Plaisance, East Coast Demerara.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The son of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under a new investigation by Rio de Janeiro state prosecutors for allegedly hiring fake employees during his time as a state lawmaker, the state prosecutor’s office said yesterday.

LONDON (Reuters) – British band Coldplay will not tour to promote their new album, but are working on how to make their gigs environmentally sustainable, lead singer Chris Martin said.

MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid overcame an early howler from Sergio Ramos to beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at home yesterday and stay level on points with La Liga leaders Barcelona.

Dear Editor, It makes sense for Exxon to sell off assets in regions like Europe, where it has to pay higher royalties and experiences higher cost sharing, and shift resources to Guyana.

Marlon Griffith, once a popular nightlife entertainer, is preparing to make a comeback to the local entertainment scene after an almost 10-year hiatus.