Daily Archive: Saturday, February 22, 2020

Commissioner-General of the GRA Godfrey Statia, Justice William Ramlal and a number of doctors are among the top national awardees this year.

Eight soldiers have been injured as a result of an explosion of fireworks during the preparations for tonight’s planned 50th republic anniversary display, which has since been cancelled.

(ESPN) Sri Lanka 290 for 9 (Karunaratne 52, Fernando 50, Hasaranga 42*, Joseph 3-42) beat West Indies 289 for 7 (Hope 115, Bravo 52, Hope 3-82) by one wicket Wanindu Hasaranga watched more experienced team-mates throw their wickets away, saw his team slip repeatedly from excellent positions, and then, with only the tail for company, shepherded Sri Lanka to their target with a clever, nerveless innings that made up for all those batting mistakes.

MASERU, (Reuters) – Lesotho’s 80-year-old prime minister has been granted sick leave until Feb.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Students sweated in the early-morning sunshine as school authorities locked out dozens of Oberlin High students who turned out in ripped jeans for Jamaica Day celebrations in Lawrence Tavern, St Andrew, yesterday.

Members of Guyana’s disciplined services yesterday showed up in large numbers to vote early for the general and regional polls but up to late last night the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was unable to give a figure on the turnout.

As members of the disciplined services across the country cast their ballots yesterday in early voting for the upcoming March 2nd general and regional elections, no major issues were reported.

Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chairperson Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh has defended the decision to reduce the amount of private residences used as polling stations and to rely more on public buildings.

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) is mulling countrywide strike action if proposed increases in sugar workers’ wages and salaries are not retroactive to January 2019.

Today’s Golden Republic T20 Bash will be intense captains Sherfane Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer proclaimed ahead of their high profile match billed for 18.00 hours at the National Stadium, Providence.

Almost nine months after he was tasked with inquiring into the circumstances surrounding the 2018 pirate attacks off the coast of Suriname, Dr Rishee Thakur yesterday presented Minister of State Dawn Hastings-Williams with the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report, which found that a turf war over fishing grounds was the motive.

A cracker of a series is anticipated between West Indies and host Sri Lanka when the two sides kick off their three-match ODI and T20 series today in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. 

The Inaugural Sterling Products-sponsored Igloo golf classic will tee off today at 12.30 hours at the Lusignan Golf Course.

The Central Housing & Planning Authority (CH&PA) on Friday announced that it will be offering a 50 per cent discount on house lots as part of the commemorative activities for the country’s 50th republic anniversary.

A month after being doused with a flammable substance and set alight by her husband, Wakenaam resident Sattie Looknauth has succumbed to her injuries.

Joshua Alves bagged wickets for one run to help bowl Demerara into the final while Berbice’s 10-wicket defeat of Essequibo continued the Cinderella County’s winless run in the Guyana Cricket Board/ Dave West Indian Imports U15 Inter-County tournament Thursday.

The coronation of a new champion will occur this evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, as Bent Street battles Rio All-Stars in the final of the third annual Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Championship.

Police in Region Two are investigating an alleged attack on an APNU+AFC youth activist, who said to be perpetuated by supporters of another political party.

Dear Editor, The National Insurance Scheme wishes to clarify issues surrounding the recent increases to Old Age, Invalidity and Survivors’ pensions.

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is currently only issuing identification (ID) cards to first-time voters, according to its Public Relations Officer Yolanda Ward, who says plans are in train to upgrade cards after the upcoming March 2nd polls.

The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) is set to stage the second of three CARIFTA Games trials at the National Track and Field Centre today.

Dear Editor, Because of the election campaign, I have chosen not to write letters to the editor while it lasts.

PERTH, Australia, CMC – West Indies Women fast bowler Shakera Selman is fit to play with her colleagues here yesterday when they open their bid to win a second ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, after sustaining a neck injury earlier in the week.

Following his release from prison after serving a two-year sentence for armed robbery, Royston Rowe will be serving another two years behind bars, this time for the unlawful possession of a gun.

BEIJING/SEOUL,  (Reuters) – The coronavirus has infected hundreds of people in Chinese prisons, authorities said, as cases climbed outside the epicentre in Hubei province, including 100 more in South Korea and a worsening outbreak in Italy where officials announced the country’s first death.

The cream of the nation’s cyclists will renew their rivalry tomorrow on the open roads of the Ancient County.

Joseph Smith, who goes by the stage name, ‘Hot Ras’ finished as a finalist in the Soca Monarch Competition, where debuted with his hot, new piece “Forest Provide”, which has since become a hit in his Linden hometown.

Dear Editor, Traversing the Black Bush entrance has over the years been depressing as it is a long, lonely and rough route.

Almost three years after being charged with trafficking over five pounds of cocaine, Joy Jacqueline Caines was yesterday found guilty of the crime by city magistrate Dylon Bess.

KABUL/WASHINGTON/PESHAWAR, Pakistan,  (Reuters) – The United States and the Taliban will sign an agreement on Feb.

These Raw Brownie Bites are a fix. They are a fix for a quick snack.

Sparta Boss will oppose Rio All-Stars and Gold is Money will battle Swag Entertainment in the semifinal round of the inaugural President’s Cup Streetball Knockout Championship, following quarterfinal wins on Thursday.

(Trinidad Guardian) A rocky relationship filled with making up and breaking up ended tragically on Thursday night when Rachael Logan-Byfield was hacked to death.

Dear Editor, Discussions between the GAWU and the GuySuCo continued yesterday regarding the Corporation’s proposal for a pay rise.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC – Ahead of today’s One-Day International (ODI) series opener against Sri Lanka, West Indies captain Kieron Pollard says the team will be focused on executing the game plan and improving overall as an outfit.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – The Solomon Islands is seeking a $100-billion loan from Chinese interests in talks begun soon after the small South Pacific archipelago switched diplomatic ties to Beijing from Taiwan last year.

A programme that seeks to have issues involving children who come in conflict with the law resolved outside of the formal court system is expected to be operationalised soon.

My personal taste for weddings leans toward small and intimate, but for some strange reason I always enjoy the over-the-top grandeur for other people.

Dear Editor, A New and United Guyana (ANUG) thanks the Carter Center for its studied assurances that the electoral process for the 2nd March 2020 national and regional elections appears to be on track.

Political commentator Ramon Gaskin has appealed the ruling of Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire that Hess Guyana Exploration Ltd (Hess) and CNOOC Nexen Petroleum Guyana Ltd (Nexen) do not need separate environmental licences from co-venturer ExxonMobil to conduct oil production here.

PERTH, Australia, CMC – West Indies Women captain Stafanie Taylor has put ICC Women’s T20 World Cup debutants Thailand on notice that her side will not be showing any mercy in their first match today.

The police are currently pursuing two suspects in connection with the murder of Cuban butcher Ofredis Duarte Campos, who was fatally shot during an attempted robbery on Thursday morning.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities arrested a former Drug Enforcement Administration agent yesterday on charges he conspired with Colombian drug traffickers to steal millions of dollars the U.S.

Though he did not emerge the winner, second-time contestant in the Soca Monarchy Competition, Osbert ‘Vintage’ Cain placed again in the finals last Saturday night at D’Urban Park with his song ”Socaholic”.

OTTAWA, (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday demanded aboriginal groups lift damaging rail blockades but the protesters at the heart of the standoff remained defiant, saying their conditions had not yet been met.

Dear Editor, I note a letter to the press from Mr Floyd Levi in response to a letter from me titled `Increased spending by Granger Administration questionable’ published on page 7 of Stabroek News on 19th February 2020.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force coach and chairman of selectors have denied a host of allegations levelled by out-of-favour player Denesh Ramdin, even as the country’s cricket association says it is troubled by the public feud and will seek to resolve it.

Last November, during an interview with CNBC, a New York hedge fund manager was asked about Senator Elizabeth Warren’s presidential prospects.

CARTAGENA,  (Reuters) – Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru will begin removing international roaming rates in voice and data communications as part of an initiative to boost integration and modernization between the Community of Andean Nations (CAN), the block’s secretary said Wednesday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders yesterday warned Russia to stay out of 2020 White House elections after U.S.

Preparations for the 35th edition of the Link Show is in full swing as the Theatre Company and GEMS Theatre Productions collaborate to once again put the satirical revue on stage the compliments of KFC and 103.1FM.

Dear Editor, General Elections are now very near. Given the troubled history of elections and their aftermaths in Guyana, Guyanese at home and abroad may be worrying. 

(Jamaica Gleaner) Dramatic scenes unfolded in Mandeville, Manchester, yesterday evening as the long-standing Heaven’s FESCO petrol station there went up in flames, causing injuries to at least seven people and sending passers-by scampering for cover.