Daily Archive: Thursday, April 23, 2015

The United States Embassy has announced that 43 Peace Corps trainees arrived in Georgetown on Wednesday to begin two years of service to Guyana.

Head of State, Donald Ramotar visited several Region Eight communities on April 20 and 21, GINA said.

Head of State, Donald Ramotar visited several Region Eight communities on April 20 and 21, GINA said.

Head of State, Donald Ramotar visited several Region Eight communities on April 20 and 21, GINA said.

Head of State, Donald Ramotar visited several Region Eight communities on April 20 and 21, GINA said.

APNU+AFC Presidential Candidate Brigadier David Granger and Prime Ministerial Candidate Moses Nagamootoo and other Coalition leaders, this morning met with prominent representatives of the Islamic Community in Guyana and received their endorsement, a release from APNU+AFC said today.

APNU+AFC today flayed the government over the verbal abuse of rights activist Sherlina Nageer by Health Minister Dr Bheri Ramsaran on Monday and said that the PPP/C was providing reasons to the public to vote them out of office.

At about 0330h. today, the police say that fisherman Ganesh Vishwanauth of Grove, EBD, was at the Meadow Bank Wharf when he was confronted by two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm.

At about 2020h. last night, the police say that businessman Abdul Quadir Nazir, 26 years, of Canal No.1 Polder, WBD, was in his motor car in front of his residence along with mechanic Mark Crandon, 40 years, of Canal No.

(Trinidad Express) An eight-year-old boy has written a letter to the Education Ministry asking for protection against bullying from fellow classmates at the Happy Hill Hindu School in Gasparillo.

Scores of persons yesterday expressed their outrage at Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran’s abuse of activist Sherlina Nageer and called for his resignation even as the PPP/C’s prime ministerial candidate Elisabeth Harper described his remarks as “unacceptable and an affront to women”.

A man was shot dead execution-style last evening in a minibus in full view of several passengers at Agricola, East Bank Demerara.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have charged 15 people after a two-year long international drug investigation that police say uncovered “ties to Colombian and Mexican drug cartels” and included links to Guyana.

An Albouystown girl was yesterday afternoon accidentally shot to her abdomen by a policeman who then fled the scene and two of his colleagues are now under close arrest.

A fuel truck caught afire last evening at the Two Brothers Service Station at Eccles, East Bank Demerara triggering a spectacular blaze which firefighters managed to put out before it could engulf the area.

Expressing fear of “irreparable financial damage” to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), attorney Christopher Ram on behalf of three pensioners yesterday wrote to Chairman of the NIS Board Dr.

If re-elected, President Donald Ramotar says that more commercial banking licences will be awarded as his government will begin its search for reputable banks to open operations here.

Minister within the Ministry of Finance Juan Edghill yesterday morning denied a media report that he changed his name several years ago after being fingered in the murder of a man.

Two Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) security guards were yesterday granted bail when they appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with stealing cocaine.

Assistant Superintendent of Police Joel David yesterday testified that Shakir Mohamed, who is on trial for the murder of Shewraney Doobay, had told investigators that the woman was killed by her now dead nephew Mark Singh.

A robbery convict, who was sentenced to four years in jail on Tuesday, was handed a further three years yesterday after he pleaded guilty to another robbery charge, when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.

Accused of scaremongering and race baiting, former President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday hit back saying that trust in the military has been “broken” and his critics could report him to the police if he was so bad.

Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy, Bryan Hunt warned yesterday of the propensity for corruption in the oil and gas sector within emerging economies.

A man was granted bail yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to unlawfully and maliciously wounding his 18-year-old girlfriend.

A British citizen was yesterday nabbed at the Ogle Airport with 907 grammes of cocaine concealed in shoe soles.

A security guard accused of breaking and entering a home and stealing a television was remanded to prison.

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Marlon Samuels’ seventh Test hundred was overshadowed by an enterprising last wicket stand between Devendra Bishoo and Shannon Gabriel which propelled West Indies, but England still held the advantage after a rain-hit second day of the second Test here yesterday.

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo believes he can make a significant impact on the second Test, as the game enters today’s crucial third day with West Indies needing wickets to curtail England’s progress.

Dear Editor,   “Darling I am sorry, but is you mek me hit yuh” is Minister Ramsaran’s tone in what the media is sharing as his apology for expressing his fantasy to not only slap up a woman who demands accountability from him, but also that he will get his women to strip her.

Technical Director (TD) of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Claude Bolton, officially unveiled yesterday the entity’s ‘Next Generation Project’ a development manifesto which will chart the course for the future development of the sport.

Dear Editor,   I refer to Minister Ramsaran’s apology following his verbal attack on activist Sherlina Nageer, as reported in several sections of the media.

Back Circle football team was booted from the inaugural Guyana Beverage Company Busta football championships losing to North Ruimveldt by a 2-1 score line on Tuesday at the Georgetown Football Club ground, Bourda.

Lennox ‘2 Sharpe’ Allen was undefeated before his fight against Paul Gonsalves last Friday.

Dear Editor, General elections are exciting but troubling times in this young Guyanese nation.

Kishan Bacchus and Avinda Kishore lead the best net and best gross standings after four rounds of the inaugural President’s 9-hole golf league heading into the penultimate day of competition later today.

Dear Editor, Last week, on a drive with my family, I stopped at a popular pharmacy in Middle Street, Georgetown, for some purchases.

Connections of Guyana’s premier thoroughbred, Score’s Even will be looking forward to renewing rivalries with some familiar faces at the President’s Cup on Sunday.

Dear Editor, A country seeking greater unity cannot hope to do this while it is divided on the all-important questions raised by ethnic insecurity.

Dear Editor, It is a known fact that appeals to the UK Privy Council cost a fortune, and dozens of Caribbean nationals were denied justice because they could not afford to move to the London-based Privy Council.

(Cricinfo) Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame a limp finish to their innings, a Duckworth-Lewis readjustment, wet outfield, dropped catches, and fumbles in the field to successfully defend 117 in 12 overs.

Stabroek News has invited the People’s Progressive Party/Civic, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) to submit a weekly column on governance and related matters.

TOKYO/JAKARTA, (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in Indonesia yesterday, the latest sign of a thaw between the Asian rivals that came despite an awkward diplomatic backdrop.

Dear Editor, In the midst of having a peaceful discourse with Minister of Health, Dr.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Puerto Rico’s top finance officials said the government of the U.S.

An APNU+AFC Coalition government’s role in business will be confined to providing the physical and procedural amenities to enable our entrepreneurs to conduct their businesses without governmental interference.

(BBC) Bangladesh thrashed Pakistan by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 one-day international series whitewash.

Dear Editor,   Please allow me the opportunity to respond to Mr.

Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran’s disgraceful and horrendous abuse of rights activist Sherlina Nageer on the road outside the Whim Magistrate’s Court on Monday was revolting and inexcusable.

VATICAN CITY, (Reuters) – Pope Francis will visit Cuba en route to the United States in September, the Vatican said yesterday, capping his success in bringing the former enemies together after more than half a century of frozen antagonism.