Daily Archive: Monday, June 1, 2015

At 15:49 hrs today, following sounds of an explosion aback of Sophia, there was a disruption in the supply of electricity to the Demerara Berbice Grids, GPL said this evening.

Investigations are being conducted into an armed robbery that occurred at about 1435h.

President David Granger today spoke of plans to at least once per year, review the custodial sentences of youths, especially women and young persons, in particular, for non-violent offences.

At about 2220h. last night, the police say that Affie Jafar Ramaya, 24 years, of  Miss Phoebe, Port Mourant, Corentyne, was allegedly driving a motor car at a fast rate along Alness Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, when he lost control of the vehicle and collided with  a donkey and a parked motor lorry.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 2330h.

The following schools are expected to be closed: Georgetown: 1. South Road Nursery 2.

(Trinidad Express) An emergency hearing before a judge around mid-night on Saturday’s Indian Arrival Day holiday followed the arrest of entertainer Keith “Anthony B” Blair, after a performance at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port of Spain.

The drainage systems in Georgetown and on the East and West Coasts of Demerara are in dire need of improvement after floodwaters caused millions in damage for the umpteenth time yesterday.

Three boys have been left without a father after Dennis Narine was shot and killed yesterday through the window of his Parfaite Harmonie home by an unknown individual.

Heavy rains yesterday flooded Georgetown and many villages along the East Coast Demerara (ECD) catching residents by surprise as the drainage system struggled to cope.

The Ministry of Education yesterday said that some schools will be closed today for cleaning and sanitizing following flooding yesterday.

After two days and 171 miles of intense racing on the roadways, Orville Hinds (Team Evolution) emerged winner of the 33rd annual NSC Independence Three-Stage Road Race yesterday.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga illuminated a grey day in Paris with a thrilling win over Tomas Berdych to reach the French Open quarter-finals yesterday but Maria’s Sharapova’s title defence was put on hold by the rain.

The Ministry of Education is advising parents and CSEC/CAPE candidates of the Bishops’ High School that there has been a change in the venue for the sitting of examinations timetabled for today.

(BBC) South Africa did pay $10m (£6.5m) to a football body led by Jack Warner, a figure at the centre of Fifa corruption allegations, local media say.

Water in the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) rose above safe levels following the heavy rains yesterday but has since stabilised and water is being discharged around-the-clock.

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the statement in the Sunday Stabroek of May 31, 2015 in regards to me being sent on leave.

The PPP/C has to move on without former president Bharrat Jagdeo if it is to ever recapture its former political prestige, PPP/C candidate Clinton Urling says but former party stalwart Ralph Ramkarran says that Jagdeo is not one to sit on the sidelines and he has called on disaffected former and current members to form a new political party.

Dear Editor, A long shower has again inundated the city despite the commendable effort of the government, the city council and well-intentioned citizens and businesses.

Residents of Maria’s Lodge, Essequibo Coast and its environs are being plagued by an obnoxious odour after a whale washed up on the beach at around 2pm yesterday.

Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) opened the third round in the Trinidad and Tobago Women’s Outdoor league in the perfect manner, defeating Checkers by a 2-0 score line Saturday at the East Sports Complex in Tacarigua, Trinidad.

Dear Editor,   President David Granger may not have been around, or may have been too young to recall what Georgetown really looked like around 1945-1950, but there are some senior citizens, still alive, who probably can.

Vendors at the Parika Market suffered a loss of sales yesterday after rainfall water swamped sections of it, preventing shoppers from gaining access.

Dear Editor, Our ailing sugar industry has been attracting numerous diagnoses and prescriptions from many well-meaning ‘experts’, friends and serious stakeholders who should all be complimented for their genuine interest in Guyana’s historically foremost and currently still very important industry.

Colts blew out Republic Bank Nets 81-55 when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) ‘King of the Hard Court’ championships continued Wednesday at Burnham Court.

It is doubtful whether any substantive basis can be found to nullify the work of GECOM in relation to the May 11 general elections, Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Commissioner Vincent Alexander has said.

Dear Editor The holding of Village Council elections, now overdue, the demarcation of village lands and other land issues are the stated priorities of the Minister of Indigenous Affairs.

(Reuters) – Pole vault world record holder Renaud Lavillenie cleared an impressive 6.05 metres and Justin Gatlin added the year’s fastest 200 to his resume at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League meeting on Saturday.

Brian Lara said it and all of Guyana is pleading for Shivnarine Chanderpaul to be given a farewell Test series.

Dear Editor, The election is over and the nation has spoken.

Security camera footage has positively identified guards who participated in the theft of $6m in liquor from the Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) Eccles Warehouse and they are now in police custody.

Dear Editor, The NIS pensioners in Kwakwani are indeed grateful for the quality of service given to the community.

Benjamin Meckdeci, Akeila Wiltshire, Nyron Joseph and Shomari Wiltshire remained unbeaten when the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) sanctioned Woodpecker Products Junior National Championship continued Saturday evening at the Georgetown Club, Camp Street.

WASHINGTON, 1 (Reuters) – The legal authority for U.S. spy agencies’ collection of Americans’ phone records and other data was set to expire at midnight on Sunday after the U.S.

Investigations are being conducted into the circumstances surrounding the death of miner Raychand Mangal, 46 years, of Buddy’s Housing Scheme, Providence, EBD, whose body was found at his home at about 2000h.

Guyana Amazon Warriors batsman Trevon Griffith says despite not having much opportunities in the previous editions of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) T20 tournament, he is confident that he can cement his spot once given a consistent run this season.

On May 25, the residents of Byer’s Home were treated to a luncheon compliments of the Rotary Club of Demerara as a part of its care and support programme for the elderly.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. police have shot and killed 385 people during the first five months of this year, a rate of more than two a day, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.

Dear Editor, The poor and distasteful selection of items performed at the nation’s 49th Independence Anniversary celebrations reflect how out of touch with ideals and culture some of us have become.

MONTERREY, Mexico, (Reuters) – “One dead son, one kidnapped two-year-old daughter and 2,800 bullet holes in my truck” is no typical campaign slogan.

By Nigel Westmaas Nigel Westmaas teaches at Hamilton College  On May 16, 2015 Brigadier David Granger became President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana as head of a coalition of six political parties.

Dear Editor, Recent pledges by the President that he will not impose his religion on anyone and that he will be guided by events in other countries is quite a welcome remark in view of the history not only of Guyana but of Western civilization.

LEEDS, England, (Reuters) – BJ Watling scored a fine century as New Zealand dominated the final session with steely resolve to reach 338 for six on the third day of the second test against England on Sunday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill qualified for the 2016 Rio Games after she finished fourth at the Hypo-Meeting in Gotzis yesterday in her return to the multi-sport event after winning gold at London 2012.

Exiting office with the sugar industry in its most catastrophic state since 1990, the PPP/C will be harshly judged by history for its dereliction of duty towards thousands of sugar workers and an important segment of the economy.

Last week, we carried our first article since the new Administration took up office following the 11 May 2015 national and regional elections.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan parliament chief Diosdado Cabello said in an interview yesterday that he plans to file lawsuits in Spain and the United States following media reports that link him and other top officials to cocaine trafficking and money laundering.

Politikles

Dear Editor, Permit me firstly, to congratulate President David Granger, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo and the APNU+AFC team on their attainment of victory at the May 11 general elections.