Daily Archive: Saturday, November 14, 2020

Demerara Bank Limited (DBL) has recorded an after-tax profit of $2.26b for the year ended September 30, 2020, an increase of 4% over the 2019 figure of $2.17b.

BANGKOK,  (Reuters) – Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn told well-wishers of the importance of unity as he marked the opening of a new railway line today, after thousands of protesters had turned their backs on his motorcade as it passed through central Bangkok.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Al Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two U.S.

MANILA, (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday cleared his newly appointed police chief of any violation of rules when he celebrated his birthday in May during one of the world’s strictest coronavirus lockdowns.

On the heels of its investigation into the controversial leasing of East Bank Demerara lands, state holding company NICIL has turned its attention to lands belonging to the former Wales sugar estate some of which were sold and other plots leased.

(Trinidad Guardian) Kevon Dominique was shot dead while lying in bed with his girlfriend but his common-law wife Meliza Saney yesterday could find no malice in her heart for him.

(Jamaica Gleaner) In the city of Gulfport, Mississippi, which has a population of less than 200 Jamaican nationals, an establishment selling strictly Jamaican cuisine has been carving out its own space despite setbacks due to COVID-19, which have cramped eateries across the US.

(Jamaica Star) After years of being physically abused, Ann* said that in 2002, her then babyfather tried to kill her by hitting her with his motor vehicle.

Prominent PNCR member and attorney, James Bond allegedly benefitted from a second lucrative flipping of state land at Peter’s Hall on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD), which saw the two original holders consigning the rights for 30 acres to a Chinese national for $100 each.

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has filed a legal challenge to overturn the recent decision of the now defunct Local Government Commission (LGC) to withhold its approval for the appointment of six city officers, including a new Town Clerk.

A second attempt to swear-in the elected members of the Region Eight Regional Democratic Council (RDC) was aborted yesterday, fueling suspicion that efforts are afoot to try to sway the council member who may hold the balance of power.

The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) will run off its first calendar activities for the 2020/2021 season tomorrow with two Cross Country events.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, CMC – Chief selector Roger Harper said West Indies are keen to put behind them this week’s ban from training by health authorities and focus on the real mission on the Tour of New Zealand.

Constant rainfall and the overtopping of the Pomeroon River have resulted in severe flooding in two Upper Pomeroon areas, leaving almost 150 households severely affected.

Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) Co-Chair Mike McCormack believes that the government should reassess its position on the participation of a forensic team from Argentina in the investigation of the murders of West Coast Berbice (WCB) teenagers Joel and Isaiah Henry and Haresh Singh.

MELBOURNE, CMC – West Indies left-handed batsman Nicholas Pooran has signed a deal to play for the Melbourne Stars in this season’s Big Bash League.

Dear Editor,   Recently, additional traffic lights were installed on the East Coast.

  CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, CMC – International Henry Nicholls headlines a 16-member New Zealand “A” team that will face West Indies in a pair of red-ball matches over the next two weeks.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced plans to establish teams in every region to coordinate the response of government agencies to solve issues faced by citizens on the ground. 

Dear Editor,  We the short-drop hire car drivers who used to operate at the East Bank short-drop car park are facing another challenging situation today.

Five persons are currently in police custody as the investigation continues into the discovery of 26 Haitian nationals, who are suspected to be part of a people smuggling ring.

WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – New Zealand cricketer Trent Boult is already targeting next month’s test series against the West Indies but he is more than ready to play the Twenty20 matches that start a day after he is due to be released from a biosecure facility in Christchurch.

Dear Editor, The caption `Six executive members resign in protest from The New Movement’ (SN November 13) refers. 

LIMA,  (Reuters) – At least 27 people have been wounded in clashes between police and protestors as thousands of Peruvians took to the streets to demonstrate against the dismissal of President Martin Vizcarra, police and rights groups said yesterday.

History unfolded yesterday when the Guyana Chess Federation named the first deaf chess player to represent the country.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Virat Kohli is one of the best players Justin Langer has ever seen and his absence from the last three tests in the upcoming series will be keenly felt, the Australia coach said yesterday.

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del./WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Joe Biden solidified his election victory yesterday by winning the state of Georgia, and President Donald Trump said “time will tell” if another administration takes over soon, the closest he has come to acknowledging Biden could succeed him.

Dancehall/Reggae artiste Davlon Marley Richmond who goes by the stage name Davy Marley began his music profession five years ago.

Following objections by residents, a developer has changed the site for a proposed waste treatment plant from Peters Hall to Little Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara (EBD), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced yesterday.

Minister of Labour, Joseph Hamilton is the latest in a string of government officials to meet with the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB).

Dear Editor, Socio-economic contradictions can come fast and furious. And just as they can bring about progress, in the same way, they can throw us back for many years.

(Trinidad Express) A woman and her infant daughter were killed instantly in a car crash along the Manzanilla stretch yesterday.

It’s been a decade now since I first made Peera – Indian Milk Fudge also known as Doodh Peda.

LONDON/GENEVA,  (Reuters) – A facility set up by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the GAVI vaccine group has exceeded an interim target of raising more than $2 billion to buy and distribute COVID-19 shots for poorer countries, but said it still needs more.

The Ministry of Health confirmed 62 more COVID-19 cases on Friday.

Three staff members of the Baroombar strip club in Georgetown were arrested and questioned after the police carried out a recent raid at the property and found 24 non-national women, many of whom have overstayed their time here.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Few young Australian cricketers have generated as much excitement as Will Pucovski in recent years but the shaggy-haired batsman is ignoring the hype as he bangs on the door for selection ahead of the test series against India.

(Trinidad Guardian) A 68-year-old church elder from Curepe was arrested and charged yesterday for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old member of his church.

Dear Editor, The Board of Directors of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), responding to the guidance of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has identified several key areas to be addressed in the mining sector, following concerns raised by miners and other stakeholders.

Like most people across the globe, I was glued to my screen last week anxiously awaiting the outcome of the US elections.

RABAT/ALGIERS,  (Reuters) – The Western Sahara’s Polisario Front group said yesterday that Morocco had broken their ceasefire and “ignited war”, but Rabat denied there had been any armed clashes and said the three-decade truce remained in place.

(Reuters) – The Trump Administration will take key steps to finalize a sale of oil drilling leases in the sensitive Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska just before Democrat Joseph Biden, who opposes drilling there, becomes president, a government spokeswoman said yesterday.

When we talk about children being the most unprotected group in Guyana, we can add the name Sanesha Lall.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Iota should strengthen into a major hurricane by the time it smashes into the jungles of the Miskito Coast of Nicaragua and Honduras on Monday, a region still recovering from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Eta.

Talented fringe Guyanese cricketers, Raymond Perez and Ronaldo Ali-Mohamed have inked sponsorship deals with Williamson Boucher Cricket, an English-base West Yorkshire cricket brand.

As the results of the US election harden into historical fact, the system that is about to nudge Donald Trump into his chaotic post-presidency remains as puzzling as ever.

A woman of many accomplishments, Wendy ‘Lady Wendy’ South, founder of Global Entrepreneur Mentorship Services (GEMS) on Thursday launched her book titled Seven Missteps Made by New Entrepreneurs at Remas Guest House.

Dear Editor,  “Y’all cut n’ run to get rich overseas”. “Y’all stay right deh” “We gat oil now; we don’t need Y’all nor Y’all remittances”.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for Marlon Primo, who investigators believe has crucial information for the investigation of the recent 11.5-tonne cocaine bust in Belgium.