Articles published on Thursday, October 29, 2015
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., (Reuters) – An engine on a passenger jet bound for Caracas, Venezuela, burst into flames while taxiing for takeoff at a Florida airport today, forcing frightened passengers to exit the plane using inflatable emergency slides.
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday received a total of $80M worth of equipment from the People’s Republic of China for the setting up of a trauma centre.
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) today received a total of $80M worth of equipment from the People’s Republic of China, for the setting up of a trauma centre.
Detectives in ‘B’ Division are hunting for a gang of three bandits who robbed and injured Daljit Balraj, 64 years and his wife Bidiawatee Balraj, 59 years, of Aldephi, Canje Village, Berbice today.
(Trinidad Guardian) Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Michael DiLollo has quit after just 17 months on the job. The
BEIJING, (Reuters) – China will ease family planning restrictions to allow all couples to have two children after decades of the strict one-child policy, the ruling Communist Party said today, a move aimed at alleviating demographic restraints on the economy.
Talks are currently ongoing to have the Red House lease deal scrapped in exchange for the prime piece of real estate being returned to the State, according to Attorney General Basil Williams.
The report into the controversial Pradoville Two land deal which was compiled by the State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU) is now at the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The police are analysing seven “suicide letters” allegedly written by human rights activist Zenita Nicholson even as an autopsy yesterday determined that she died of pesticide poisoning.
Demolition of the dilapidated three-storey wooden structures in Waterloo Street’s notorious ‘Globe Yard’ began yesterday but the over 50 persons who live there lamented that they are now homeless.
The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) yesterday detained two persons in the Farm community, East Bank Demerara for illegally digging up government reserves, GINA said.
Guyana continues to slide in the world rankings for the ease of doing business, falling five places to 137 in the latest listing of 189 countries.
Guyana has managed to fully implement five of the eight recommendations made by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in relation to anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), Attorney General Basil Williams said yesterday.
Orvin Kevin Roberts, who is accused of murdering 84-year-old drugstore owner Harold Rachpaul, yesterday professed his innocence when given a chance to lead his defence at the close of the prosecution’s case.
Saying that Guyana has failed to meet the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and remains a non-compliant jurisdiction, the opposition PPP/C is calling for further amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering/ Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Act.
Following the end of a three-day strike over delayed wage talks, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is preparing to meet with the Guyana Sugar Corpora-tion tomorrow although the corporation has not made it pellucid that the meeting will commence the process of collective bargaining.
Over 25 floats are expected to take part in this year’s Diwali motorcade which is set for November 10 and arrangements are fully in place despite the recent date controversy with the government, President of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) Dr Vindhya Persaud says.
Gudakesh Motie produced a magical spell of 4-53 which played an integral part as the Leon Johnson XI beat the Robin Bacchus’s XI by nine runs with a day to spare as the final Guyana Jaguars 4-day practice match concluded at the Providence yesterday.
The Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) yesterday commissioned a $177M jack-up barge which is designed to facilitate the changing of pontoons that are keeping the bridge afloat.
The police are currently pursuing a suspect in relation to the murder of Stanley Lovell, who was gunned down near Bourda market on Saturday, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum says.
Promoters of the ‘Caribbean Knockdown’ card delivered a knockout night of boxing this past Saturday when the the first ever sporting event was staged at the Giftland Mall.
The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) says it is gravely concerned that the Granger administration is moving ahead with the constituting of a new trade union board without consulting with it.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC – After watching West Indies’ batting fail in both Tests, captain Jason Holder says that department needs to take inspiration from the way the bowling stood up during the series.
Boasting of a high success rate during its just over a year operating in Guyana, Insel Air is now rewarding its customers with an opportunity to visit any two of their 26 destinations during one trip, at no extra cost.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC – Newly appointed Test captain Jason Holder has been given a passing grade by interim head coach Eldine Baptiste, who says the 23-year-old needs to continue to back himself in the role.
Four days of international cycling at its very best in beautiful Guyana starts today in the Ancient County.
The Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) has submitted a proposal to government on the proposed reduction in tolls and has indicated its willingness to accept a government subsidy for the lower tolls.
A father of two is now hoping that he would be able to use his hands normally after he was stabbed on Monday evening by another during a disagreement.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC – After spending a year out of West Indies colours, experienced seamer Ravi Rampaul says he is hoping to make the most of his latest opportunity with the Caribbean side.
Dear Editor, There is/has been a great deal of outrage over the apparent suicide of Guyanese rights activist, Zenita Teemal Nicholson, and rightly so.
Leonora Secondary’s Mark Jeffers superb allround effort helped crush Windsor Forest Secondary by 248 runs in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) National Secondary School Cricket League (NSSCL) sponsored by Digicel, Banks DIH Coco Cola and Rainforest Water.
Sherland Adrian Dalloo, 33, a taxi driver of Hyde Park, East Bank Essequibo was hired by unknown persons from the Parika car park on Monday last and has been missing ever since.
Dear Editor, Please say it ain’t so – that Mr.
Dear Editor, Relative to your online news item, `Ramotar chides EU Ambassador’ (October 27), I truly feel embarrassed for Guyanese that former Guyana President Donald Ramotar, who clearly does not know how to read political tea leaves, hence his unceremonious and unorthodox exit from active politics, has stepped right into political cow dung in full public view.
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) moved into the fourth position in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League, downing Monedderlust FC 2-1 on Tuesday at the Camp Ayanganna ground.
The Stabroek Market car park will be under the control of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) after more than seven years of management by the former Ministry of Public Works.
Dear Editor, India hosts a summit of 54 African nations this week to cement ties between the sub-continent and the African continent.
Colts and Dynas Ravens clinched contrasting berths to the semi-final round in the 5th Brusches’ Classic Basketball championships downing Pacesetters and Plaisance Guardians respectively on Tuesday at the Burnham Court.
Police are investigating robberies in East Berbice, Corentyne which occurred over the weekend and left some of the victims hospitalised.
Two young men were on Tuesday remanded to jail after being charged with four counts of armed robbery amounting to millions of dollars.
BOGOTA, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Thousands of women flee their homes in parts of Central America and Mexico each year to escape armed gangs and domestic violence and seek refuge in the United States, a flow that is becoming a refugee crisis, the U.N.
Sandvoort, Fort Ordinance and Aurora Primary Schools were victorious in the second round of the Guyana Cricket Board/Scotiabank Kiddy Progression One cricket competition.
League leaders Pele FC continued their dominant showing in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League dismantling the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) 6-0 on Tuesday at the Camp Ayanganna ground.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A high-tech U.S. military blimp designed to detect a missile attack came loose yesterday and wreaked havoc as it floated from Maryland into Pennsylvania, dragging more than a mile of cable and knocking out power to thousands.
Dear Editor, A letter writer raised a question in reference to the recent controversy regarding Diwali celebrations in Guyana by asking “Where are the Indian intellectuals?”
(Trinidad Guardian) Tuesday was labelled an historic day in T&T with the docking of the TTS Nelson II, a large operational naval ship of T&T Defence Force.
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Day of unity: Grade 5 students of School of the Nations celebrated a Day of Unity last Friday where they dressed to depict the six races of Guyana.
Guyana missed the bus, as did the rest of the Caribbean, with regard to reducing the rate of maternal mortality by three quarters as stipulated in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which ended this year.
(Jamaica Observer) Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson confirmed in Parliament on Tuesday that the number of baby deaths related to the current bacterial infection crisis has risen to 19.
Rubis Guyana yesterday came on board for yet another year with sponsorship in support of the fifth annual Guyana Softball Cup softball cricket tournament which commences tomorrow at venues across the country.
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Dear Editor, I wish to compliment our Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Brigadier Mark Phillips, for effectively conducting these military maneuvers, which are enormous positive reinforcements on the psyche on our citizens of Guyana, many of whom are distressed over the despicable claims of the Venezuelan Government, to take our lands, our peoples, and drive terror into our hearts.
CHICAGO, (Reuters) – Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert pleaded guilty yesterday to a federal financial crime in a hush-money case stemming from allegations of sexual misconduct, marking the dramatic downfall of a once powerful politician.
