Articles published on Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Restating its determination to capture enough seats in Parliament to prevent any party from holding a majority, A New and United Guyana today launched its manifesto for the March 2 general elections which includes a promise that within five years no child should leave the education system without a marketable qualification or skill.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States today tightened financial restrictions on Venezuela, blacklisting a subsidiary of Russian state oil major Rosneft that President Donald Trump’s administration has said provides a lifeline to President Nicolas Maduro’s government.
KONNEY/NEW DELHI, India, (Reuters) – Bussa Krishna first began worshipping Donald Trump four years ago when the U.S.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg today qualified for this week’s Democratic presidential debate in Nevada, putting him on the same stage as his rivals for the first time in the race for the party’s nomination.
(Jamaica Observer) Reggae Boyz striker Darren Mattocks faces two felonies in the USA, international media has reported.
(Jamaica Observer) TEN minutes after Shontoll McCarthy’s relatives were awakened by loud explosions in their community, her five-year-old son’s frantic banging on their front door marked the beginning of a nightmare that is still unfolding.
A fire, suspected to be an act of arson, gutted the Sachi Superstore on Regent Street, Georgetown yesterday morning, leaving the owners counting huge losses and almost two dozen employees contemplating their next move.
Guyana’s extractive industry continues to be dominated by foreign ownership and without true political consensus the country remains vulnerable to exploitation from these foreigners.
A re-migrant Guyanese succumbed on Sunday to the injuries he suffered in an accident along the De Kinderen public road the day before.
A security guard was yesterday charged with the rape of a 14-year-old girl, with whom he was said to be in a relationship.
Three bandits early Sunday morning attacked a newspaper vendor and robbed him of his motorcycle and a small quantity of cash as he was delivering to customers in Meadowbrook.
A teenager labourer was killed in a hit-and-run accident at Farm, East Bank Essequibo, on Friday night.
Police in Berbice nabbed a trio of suspected bandits while they were believed to be en route to commit a robbery in the Skeldon, Upper Corentyne area and a Rose Hall businessman was later arrested over his alleged connection to them and a series of robberies.
A 27-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday afternoon while his cousin was injured after he reportedly lost control of his bike and crashed into a motorcar along the Diamond Access Road, East Bank Demerara.
President David Granger last evening attended the launch of the 50th Republic Anniversary Commemorative Stamp and Gold Medallion at the Umana Yana, High Street, Kingston, Georgetown.
The Golden Jaguars maintained their perfect record in Group-A of the CONCACAF Men’s U20 Football Qualifiers, dismissing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3-0 yesterday at the Nicaragua National Football Stadium.
Seventeen overseas born and/or based players have been selected as part of the Lady Jaguars 20 member squad which will compete at the CONCACAF Women’s U20 championships in the Dominican Republic.
Jude Bentley took his last ride on Sunday as hundreds showed up to pay their final respect to the former national cyclist who died in a fatal accident on February 8 while training.
Attorney Anil Nandlall yesterday argued that Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo is protected by the defences of fair comment, justification and qualified privilege regarding statements he has made about Minister within the Ministry of Communities Annette Ferguson, who has sued him for libel.
A fugitive who had been given two jail sentences in his absence was yesterday brought to a city court on a new charge that he offered police ganja in exchange for his freedom.
Aquib Mohamed was the star of this year’s novices and juniors powerlifting championships, but many of the athletes had several record breaking performances when the event was staged on Sunday at the St Stanislaus College.
A New Amsterdam woman, who allegedly doused her husband with a pan of hot oil, was yesterday asked to post $500,000 bail for her release after she was charged with attempted murder.
Peyton George and Patrick Prashad finished with a combined five trophies at the Joe Jagmohan golf tournament Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Club.
A prison warder, who was accused of trying to enter the Camp Street Prison with just over 100 grammes of marijuana in his possession for trafficking, was yesterday sentenced to three years in jail after he was found guilty of the crime.
By Dr Indera Sagewan Specialist Consultant, Competitiveness, Clusters and Value Chains (Reprinted from the Trinidad Guardian) The inspirational speech of CARICOM’s Chairperson and PM of Barbados Mia Mottley at the Energy Conference 2020 has been well reported on.
Lusignan made a successful defence of the Banks Beer-sponsored 100-ball title with a 65-run victory over hosts Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club under lights on Sunday.
Work on the Eco 2000 Batch Mix Asphalt Plant which will be able to produce 160 tonnes of material per hour is nearing completion.
Explosive West Indies top order batsman, Lendl Simmons, is the latest addition to Friday’s Golden Republic T20 bash at the Providence National Stadium.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Karen Cummings is to represent Guyana at the 31st Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of CARICOM scheduled for today and tomorrow in Bridgetown, Barbados A statement from the ministry yesterday said that while attending the conference, Cummings, is expected to appeal to regional leaders to support Guyana’s Chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G77).
Former murder accused Edward Skeete yesterday found himself once again before a city court after he was accused of assaulting a policeman.
McGill Super Stars Sports Club guaranteed themselves a spot in the semi-finals of the West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA) Beacon Café 50-over tournament after beating Windsor Forest by 151 runs at home on Sunday.
The Persaud brothers, Ajita and Akshaya ensured Cornelia Ida Cricket Club (CI) a 99-run win over All Youths `B’ Sports Club at the Meten-Meer-Zorg ground in the latest round of the West Demerara Cricket Association (WDCA) T20 tournament Sunday.
(Trinidad Guardian) The Court of Appeal has agreed to suspend a recent judgement, which struck down aspects of this country’s colonial-age sedition legislation.
A Kitty vendor is now a remanded prisoner after being charged with carrying out a seawall attack in which he allegedly robbed a man and beat him until he was unconscious.
A man has been sentenced to serve five years in jail for sexually assaulting a woman at her workplace.
Caribbean Junior champion, Alesha Jackman will depart shortly to compete in Barbados this weekend at the Ronald Wilson Memorial tournament.
SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co Ltd said yesterday it has resolved a dispute with the Chilean government over a $740 million suspension bridge in a deal that had required it to “give up its rights” in various areas.
Dear Editor, It would appear that the management of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been wrongly encouraged to entertain representation from the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU).
Guyana Jaguars maintained their second spot on the West Indies Championship table but slipped further behind on points after round five of the 10-round tournament.
A man is now awaiting sentencing after admitting to stealing a woman’s purse in an attack in the city.
(Barbados Nation) People with respiratory ailments are being asked to take precautions this week.
BEIJING/SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – The number of new coronavirus infections in mainland China fell below 2,000 last night for the first time since January, although global experts warn it is still too early to say the outbreak is being contained.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, , CMC – A fluent Darren Bravo hundred was not enough to prevent West Indies from defeat as they went down by two wickets to a Sri Lanka Cricket XI in the first of two tour matches here yesterday.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will commit $10 billion to fund scientists, activists, nonprofits and other groups fighting to protect the environment and counter the effects of climate change, he said yesterday.
Dear Editor, One of the few people in the PPP that I hold respect for is Anil Nandlall, primarily for the tenacity and high intelligence he displays on legal issues.
(Trinidad Express) Education Minister Anthony Garcia is warning school children about the dangers of the ‘jump/trip challenge’, after a child suffered a broken arm.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – St Lucia Zouks have been bought by Indian investment group K.P.H.
Dear Editor, As we approach a very crucial moment in our history in Guyana, we have heard and continue to hear, from all of the political rivals.
The prime ministerial candidate of the PPP/C for the 2020 elections, Brigadier Mark Phillips (ret.)
With funding from the US Department of State, the Guyana National Youth Council (GNYC) yesterday rolled out their “Ink it Up” voters’ education campaign in an effort to increase awareness among citizens especially youths.
The recent GTT Giftland Complex robbery and the swift apprehending of one of the two men alleged to have perpetrated the crime attracted media and public attention for at least a few days, a noteworthy development given the fact that, these days, individual incidents of crime occupy so much space in the realm of public discourse.
Two weeks ago, Trinidad’s Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley, delivered a major speech.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela said yesterday it would suspend TAP Air Portugal flights into and out of the country for 90 days, accusing the carrier of allowing opposition leader Juan Guaido’s uncle to bring explosives onto a flight to Caracas last week.
