Articles published on Monday, December 28, 2015
Last rites of veteran Bollywood actress Sadhana Shivdasani were performed on Saturday at a crematorium in suburban Santacruz here where celebrities and family members bid adieu to the departed soul, according to the Times of India.
President David Granger (third from left) along with Minister of State, Joseph Harmon; Minister of Public Health, Dr George Norton; and a team of medical officials, earlier today, set out on ‘fact-finding’ mission at the Diamond and Leonora Diagnostic centres with the aim of assessing the capabilities of both facilities, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency.
The Guyana Government today called for the retraction of a headline in today’s Guyana Times newspaper.
PPP General Secretary and former minister of home affairs, Clement Rohee today launched a stinging attack on the government over its handling of the police force and related matters.
About 2230h. last night, the police say that a group of men were imbibing at a bar at Manchester, Corentyne, when an argument arose which turned into a disorderly brawl involving the use of cutlasses and knives.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Former West Indies captain Richie Richardson has defended the young Caribbean team’s “laid-back” demeanour during their struggles in Australia and called for unity from the region’s powerbrokers.
(Trinidad Guardian) National midfielder Keron Cummings, 27, was shot and wounded yesterday by a masked gunman, moments after he returned to his home from a boat cruise lime.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja scored half-centuries to crush a defiant West Indies fightback, pushing Australia’s lead to an imposing 459 runs at the close of day three of the second test last night.
About 1510h. yesterday, the police say that Sheldon Richards, 43 years, and another man who is his relative were imbibing at his home at Supply, Mahaica, ECD, during which an argument ensued.
Billions of dollars in taxes are not collected each year and this points to a major problem of management of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) which seems unable to prevent or control revenue leakage, Sunday Stabroek Business Page columnist Rawle Lucas says.
A Bare Root man died yesterday after he was stabbed to his neck and head by a 15-year-old boy after he confronted the youth about items that were stolen from his home.
The Regent Street vendor who was shot several times on Saturday night succumbed to his injuries yesterday afternoon and his family is pleading with the police not to let the murder become another unsolved case.
MELBOURNE, Australia, CMC – Another wretched batting collapse left a deflated West Indies hanging by a string against Australia and staring another humiliating defeat in the face after only two days of the pivotal second Test.
PERTH, Australia, CMC – West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor stroked her second half-century and went past 200 runs as she helped Sydney Thunder beat Deandra Dottin’s Perth Scorchers by 22 runs in the inaugural Women’s Big Bash here yesterday.
Government has released the draft of its Witness Protection Bill which makes provision for the setting up of safe houses and/or new identities for eligible persons who are part of the Witness Protection Programme.
The hunt for the man who gunned down another in a bus on the Demerara Harbour Bridge is underway as the police were able to confirm the shooter’s identity.
Spit Fire capped a brilliant season on Saturday at the Kennard’s Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) by adding another victory to its resume.
(Cricinfo) West Indies legspinner Devendra Bishoo has been sent for scans on his left shoulder after falling and injuring his rotator cuff during a practice session on the first morning of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
A family of 12 is now homeless after a midmorning blaze yesterday consumed their Buxton home.
(Reuters) – Pakistan leg-spinner Yasir Shah has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said yesterday.
Long called for by anti-corruption groups, government has released draft whistleblower legislation which aims to combat corruption and other wrongs in the public and private sectors by encouraging and facilitating disclosures by employees.
The government has advertised for consultants to supervise the reconstruction of the north eastern dam of the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC).
Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, Irfaan Ali says days prior to the deadline for the submission of nominations for the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) he was not pleased with the number of names put forth.
The Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC), the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman (GUSIA), the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) and the Muslim Youth Council (MWC), representing the wider Muslim community, will create history when for the first time in Guyana, an Eid Milad un Nabi Jaloos (motorcade for Youman Nabi) will be held on Sunday, January 3rd, a release from the ACIC said yesterday.
Topp XX and Silver Shattas became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths in the 3rd annual UDFA/GT Beer Knockout Championship, downing Trainline and Kwakwani respectively on Saturday at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground (MSC) in Linden.
BAGHDAD, (Reuters) – Iraq’s army declared victory over Islamic State fighters in a provincial capital west of Baghdad yesterday, the first major triumph for the U.S.-trained
Breach: The section of the Bush Lot/Maida, Corentyne sea defence which gave away on Thursday.
In the December 25th, 2015 edition of the Stabroek News under the headline `Rice roared again in 2015’ the value of rice exports for 2014 was incorrectly stated as US$549.5M.
Western Tigers stormed into the semi-final round in the 5th Annual GFA/Banks Beer Knockout Championship, dismantling former holder Sunburst Camptown 4-1 on Saturday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.
Dear Editor, Earlier this year there were reports about the abuse of public funds allocated as medical aid for cosmetic purposes rather than bona fide medical emergencies, etc.
CHICAGO, (Reuters) – The families of two black Chicagoans killed by police accused officers yesterday of having used excessive force and Mayor Rahm Emanuel of having failed them, piling pressure on a city facing a U.S.
Maida sea defence: Part of the sea defence work at Maida/Bush Lot, Corentyne being done by Toolsie Persaud Quarry Inc.
West Demerara’s participation in the 2nd Annual Stag Beer Super XVI Knockout Championship came to an end as Victoria Kings and Ann’s Grove secured contrasting quarterfinal wins over Uitvlugt Warriors and Beavers respectively on Saturday.
ANSA McAL Trading Limited introduced ABCD Diapers at its annual tradition of sharing “Bundle of Joy” hampers to all babies born at Georgetown & Woodlands Hospitals on Christmas Day, a release from the company said on Saturday.
ASUNCION/BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – With further rain looming, more families abandoned their homes yesterday in Paraguay, the country hardest hit by the worst flooding in decades in the area bordering Uruguay and Argentina, which has already forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate.
(Trinidad Guardian) Three days after being sacked as Central Bank governor, Jwala Rambarran on Saturday issued a strongly worded statement in which he accused the Government of mishandling the matter and threatened legal action.
DURBAN, (Reuters) – Stuart Broad shone with bat and ball to give England the advantage on an enthralling second day of the first test against South Africa yesterday.
Dear Editor, For more than decade the African Cultural & Development Association (ACDA) has celebrated Kwanzaa in Guyana with joyful exuberance.
By the Caribbean Voice The Caribbean Voice is a New York-based NGO that has been involved in social activism since its launch in 1998.
DALLAS, (Reuters) – Storms hit the U.S. South, Southwest and Midwest over the Christmas holiday weekend, unleashing floods and tornadoes that killed at least 43 people, flattened buildings and snarled transportation for millions during a busy travel time.
JERUSALEM/BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s reluctance to accept an Israeli ambassador who is a West Bank settler has set off a diplomatic crisis and led to concerns in the Israeli government that the clash could encourage pro-Palestinian activism against it.
House falls in Bare Root: A house mysteriously fell off of its support beams yesterday in Bare Root, East Coast Demerara.
(The Sports Xchange) – – – Highlights of Saturday’s NBA games.
Dear Editor, Notes on day one of the West Indies Australia Test There are several practices in WI cricket I find difficult to understand, none more so than the one in the twenty-first century of almost invariably sending the opposition in to bat.
(Barbados Nation) Government plans to clamp down on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), called drones, to prevent their misuse and unregulated activity.
The year 2015 is about to come to a close. It is a time when business organisations are conducting physical stocktaking exercises to identify and value their inventories, other assets and liabilities for the purpose of closing their books and preparing their financial statements.
LONDON, (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali bin al-Hussein has called for Michael Garcia’s report into allegations of corruption during bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to be published immediately, the BBC said yesterday.
Dear Editor, Having celebrated Christmas in several countries around the globe, I decided to experience the joyous end of year festival in India in the state of Goa.
On December 23, Guyana and the Inter-American Development Bank signed a grant agreement for surveys in several areas including unemployment.
VATICAN CITY, (Reuters) – Pope Francis urged Central American governments yesterday to find an urgent solution to help thousands of U.S.-bound
Larger subvention for Dharm Shala: President David Granger addressing the Christmas Day lunch for the Dharm Shala home for the indigent.
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