Articles published on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Frustrated coach Phil Simmons has called on the West Indies Cricket Board to do more to get top players back into the test team rather than playing in lucrative Twenty20 tournaments.
This Christmas Season saw the staff of the Finance Division of GTT working together, using their limited resources to the best of their ability, a release from GTTT said today.
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Embattled West Indies spinner Sunil Narine has been banned from participating in the NAGICO Super50 series to be played in Trinidad and Tobago and St.Kitts
Transparency International Guyana Inc today criticised the government’s handling of allegations against the current head of GPL, Colin Welch.
On December 17, 2015, the police say that Harrichand Mahadeo, 45 years, and his wife Gaitree Lakeram, 46 years, of Truli Island, Essequibo River, were involved in an argument during which they inflicted wounds on each other, the police say.
PANAMA CITY, (Reuters) – Panama’s top court on Monday ordered the detention of former President Ricardo Martinelli who is alleged to have used public money to spy on more than 150 people illegally, one of several accusations he faces.
About 2335h. last night, the police say that Clement Sukdeo, 69 years, of Windsor Forest, WCD, was driving a motor vehicle along the Leonora Public Road, WCD, when he lost control of the vehicle which turned turtle in a trench.
Under pressure following a damning audit report that recommended criminal charges and disciplinary action for breaching laws, head of government’s holding company NICIL, Winston Brassington yesterday defended his leadership of the entity saying he broke no laws and the report is not backed up with evidence.
The David Granger administration hopes that the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) will be managed by a hybrid of government and private individuals, according to Minister of Governance Raphael Trotman.
A patient who was suspected to have been infected with the H1N1 virus (swine flu) has died.
Last Christmas, Natasha Dash, a single mother of five, and her family were in dire straits, but having received the keys to a newly renovated house from members of the Stevedore Housing Scheme community yesterday, they are guaranteed a happier season this year.
Despite many challenges, ranks attached to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters performed well this year, according to Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum who said efforts will continue to improve relations with the many stakeholders.
The US Attorney handling the state’s case against cocaine-in-shrimp accused, Heeralall Sukdeo has advised the defence of the discoveries it made, including the seizure of narcotics from the defendant by agents of the Department of Homeland Security.
Shellon Nikita Beckles who was held at the JFK Airport in New York after disembarking a CAL flight on November 22, passed a total of 40 pellets containing 513.2 grammes of cocaine, according to US court documents.
The Rotary Club of Guyana has partnered with the Dominion Rotary Club of San Antonio, Texas, Sights Unseen, the Ministries of Education and Health and four vision care centres to provide glasses to 240 students from 12 schools and groups in Georgetown and on the East Coast.
Commuters in the city will soon be spoiled for choice when it comes to bus sheds in its environs.
The Guyana Police Force’s ‘F’ Division (Interior Locations) now has a more ideally situated location at Bartica.
The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Canawaima Authority, Ministry of Public Infrastructure and other entities has commenced a programme to improve the customer service and physical appearances at Guyana’s port of entry.
All options for legal education in Guyana will continue to be explored as it is time for local students, who have a proven track record of excellence, to stop being second marked, Attorney-General Basil Williams says.
ZURICH, (Reuters) – FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA boss Michel Platini, the two most powerful men in world soccer, were banned for eight years yesterday for ethics violations, leaving the world’s most popular sport rudderless in a sea of corruption cases.
An ex-convict maintained his innocence yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, after he was charged with breaking and entering.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – West Indies are considering a recall for leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo as they look to fight their way back into the series in the second test against Australia later this week.
A 34-year-old taxi driver was placed on bail yesterday after he appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on fraud charges.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – West Indies pair Jermaine Blackwood and Jerome Taylor have been included in Jamaica Scorpions’ squad for next month’s Regional Super50 set for Trinidad and Tobago and St Kitts and Nevis but their counterpart Marlon Samuels is a notable absence.
Food for the Poor Guyana yesterday presented hampers to the 13 families who suffered losses in the recent Rasville fire.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – All-rounder Rayad Emrit has been axed as Trinidad and Tobago Red Force captain and has had his retainer contract cancelled, for pulling out of the four-day side to play in the Bangladesh Premier League.
A 55-year-old man is now on remand after he was slapped with two charges of breaking and entering and one charge of escaping police custody.
LAHORE, Pakistan, CMC – Twenty20 superstar Chris Gayle, West Indies Test and one-day captain Jason Holder and much sought-after all-rounder Dwayne Bravo, were among eight West Indian players gobbled up by franchises on the opening day of the Pakistan Super League draft yesterday.
A Friendship construction worker, who is also a Deacon, was yesterday granted bail in a city court after he pleaded not guilty to wounding another man.
MELBOURNE, Australia, CMC – Fast bowler Peter Siddle has warned struggling West Indies not to expect any let up in the second Test in Melbourne starting Boxing Day.
A Georgetown Public Hospital nurse was yesterday placed on $60,000 bail after she appeared before a city court on an allegation that she stole $500,000 from a Bank of Nova Scotia account.
Dear Editor, I totally disagree with the conclusion of Rooplall Dudhnath in his letter published under the caption, ‘Guyana should retain the death penalty’ (SN, December 21).
Dear Editor, I was pleased to see in the recent news that government is working on re-suscitating/re-activating what used to be known as the Labour Exchange or Employment Bureau (hopefully, not of the ‘Andy Capp’ variety!).
(Reuters) – Kane Williamson scored his fifth century in eight tests in 2015 to guide New Zealand to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka before lunch on the fourth day of the second test at Seddon Park in Hamilton yesterday.
Guyana yesterday moved a step closer to joining the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI), hosting its first technical working group meeting with stakeholders on the globally recognised governance framework for the natural resources sector that it had committed to joining several years ago.
Dear Editor, Similar to my views on the President’s declared intention to yearly pardon young non-violent criminals, I support his decision to pardon 11 non-violent female offenders.
A Lusignan resident sustained second degree burns to his back while saving his children who were trapped in the upper flat of their Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD) home which was completely destroyed in a fire of unknown origin early Sunday morning.
Netrockers and Amelia’s Ward Panthers sealed their berth to the quarterfinal round in the 3rd annual UDFA/GT Beer Knockout Championship, securing contrasting wins over Hi-Stars and Botofago respectively on Sunday.
Christmas came early for the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club (KMTC). Yesterday, Metro Office and Computer Supplies continued their sponsorship agreement for the traditional Boxing Day meet scheduled to be staged at the Bush Lot, Corentyne track.
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s controversial anti-terrorism law could be passed as soon as the end of this month, state news agency Xinhua said yesterday, legislation that has drawn concern in Western capitals for its cyber provisions.
A Lance Corporal in the City Constabulary appeared in court yesterday where she pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault.
Dear Editor, In 1992, when the PPP took office, there was a mad rush for house lots.
Riddim Squad and Santos FC punched their tickets to the quarterfinal round, defeating Houston Stars and Black Pearl FC respectively when the fifth Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Banks Beer Knockout Cup continued on Sunday.
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations is mulling “light touch” options for monitoring a possible ceasefire in Syria that would keep its risks to a minimum by relying largely on Syrians already on the ground, diplomatic sources said.
Dear Editor, On the south-eastern corner at the junction of Camp and Lamaha Streets, a landmark building is being demolished.
Administrative staff of five municipalities are now better equipped to provide support to newly elected councillors after next year’s local government elections following a recent interactive two-day workshop.
Wave action: A lone boat anchored at the Kitty seawall yesterday, was tossed around in some turbulent waves during yesterday’s high tide.
When people ask me what was the most important news of 2015, my answer is that — aside from the global rise of Islamic State terrorism — it was several things that in some cases barely made headlines.
Dear Editor, The revival of standards and mode of dress is one of the most difficult areas to address, when it has been allowed to decline.
PIETERMARITZBURG, South Africa,(Reuters) – Alastair Cook and Joe Root scored centuries and Alex Hales a timely knock of 56 as England piled on the runs against South Africa A in their last warm-up game before the first test.
Another 21 bicycles were donated yesterday as the local business community continues to support President David Granger’s ‘Boats, Buses and Bicycles’ initiative.
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council yesterday postponed until January this Sunday’s scheduled presidential run-off election amid accusations by the opposition candidate of fraud and irregularities.
DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Violence in northeast Nigeria and neighbouring countries targeted by Boko Haram has forced more than one million children out of school, leaving them prey to abuse, abduction and recruitment by armed groups, the United Nations said today.
Dear Editor, Life, it is said, is full of humour. The news that the wrong person was named Miss Universe by the pageant host would have been an excellent end of year humourous event were it not for the humiliation and embarrassment that resulted from the error.
A conflict of interest occurs in a situation where a public official’s decisions are influenced by his/her personal interest.
The second annual Stag Beer Super XVI knockout football championships suffered its first unwanted incident as match-day three at the Grove Community ground was abandoned due to poor lighting and an instance of petty larceny.
ASUNCION (Reuters) – Argentine President Mauricio Macri started his second week in office by asking regional trade bloc Mercosur to back his appeal for the freedom of jailed opposition leaders in Venezuela.
Pepsi Sonics and Knights secured second division wins over Republic Bank Nets and Melanie Patriots respectively when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) 2015 League Championship continued on Sunday.
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) – Burkina Faso has issued an international arrest warrant for ousted leader Blaise Compaore in connection with the murder of former president Thomas Sankara nearly 30 years ago, judicial sources told Reuters yesterday.
By David McAlmont (David McAlmont is a recording artiste, writer and historian living in London. His
The Number 66 steel truss bridge in Region Six will be undergoing rehabilitation, a process that is estimated to last six months.
Dear Editor, Christmas and the related end of year season is the most celebrated of all festivals.
In the few remaining days left before we celebrate Christmas, the likelihood that criminal activity could intensify will be one of the things uppermost in the minds of Guyanese.
Roraima Airways held its annual Veteran’s Luncheon yesterday where 25 veterans were fed and entertained at the Duke Lodge, Duke Street, Kingston.
HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuban gross domestic product grew 4 percent in 2015, official media reported yesterday, as internal reforms overshadowed negative trends such as falling commodity prices.
