Daily Archive: Saturday, February 20, 2016

PPP MP Gail Teixeira has written the Norwegian government over allegations made by Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman that the former PPP/C government had assigned all productive forests.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell says the West Indies Cricket Board has failed to properly address the development of players following youth level, and has dismissed the idea that the success of West Indies youth teams can be attributed to them alone.

Spix’s Guan resemble turkeys in their size and shape and are named after a 19th century bird scientist who collected the first specimen in neighbouring Brazil.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Influential former West Indies Players Union boss, Dinanath Ramnarine, has thrown his support behind CARICOM’s decision to insist on the dissolution of the West Indies Cricket Board and believes the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board should lead the way in the process.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Regional grouping CARICOM has warned the West Indies Cricket Board it will “explore all options” to ensure the recommendations of its Cricket Governance Committee Report are implemented.

(Trinidad Guardian) There may be widespread fear about the Zika virus among some 17,000 pregnant women in T&T who may be at risk due to the virus, now in T&T, Opposition MP Dr Tim Gopeesingh said in Parliament yesterday.

CHRISTCHURCH, (Reuters) – Brendon McCullum blasted the fastest test century to rescue New Zealand before Australia were reduced to 57 for one by the close of day one of the second test on Saturday.

Historian Dr Walter Rodney was the victim of a State-organised assassination on June 13th, 1980 and this could only have been possible with the knowledge of then PNC Prime Minister Forbes Burnham, the Commission of Inquiry (coI) into his death has found.

Former acting Chief Justice Ian Chang has ruled that APNU+AFC ministers Winston Felix and Keith Scott cannot continue to sit as non-elected members in the National Assembly since they were both elected as part of the coalition’s list of national candidates.

The four men who were held earlier this week in connection with the murder of political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing are also being investigated for their alleged involvement in an assault on former Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Power & Light Inc (GPL) Aeshwar Deonarine, which occurred in 2012.

Citing its “poor financial health”, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has threatened to halt reaping of the first crop if the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) goes ahead with planned strike action.

Claiming that Cabinet has greenlit a contract for $420 million for the procurement of fertiliser, the Rice Producers Association (RPA) is calling for it to be rejected by stakeholders and for the authorities to reverse the decision.

Four airport workers, who are accused of conspiring to traffic 1.3 kilogrammes of cocaine found aboard a Dynamic Airways flight two weeks ago, were yesterday charged and remanded to prison.

Accused Alvin Semple was yesterday acquitted of the murder of Anna Catherina resident Balram Teekaram after a jury unanimously found him not guilty.

Albert “Bulldog” Cromwell, the independent candidate who has been charged with the unlawful wounding of a member of the Team Benschop for Mayor Campaign, is still eligible to contest the upcoming elections.

Justice Ian Chang yesterday overruled the summons filed by Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield to have the elections petition filed by the opposition PPP/C parliamentarian Ganga Persaud struck out.

PPP/C Chief Whip Gail Teixeira on Thursday warned that government can expect litigation if it did not fulfill contractual requirements of diplomats appointed during her party’s tenure in office.

Repairs to the damaged Diamond Housing Scheme Well Station have commenced and are expected to last up to three weeks, Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) confirmed yesterday.

Saying that he would seek to ensure that the needs of the city’s “human capital” is met, Seventh-day Adventist Pastor Wendell Jeffrey has launched a bid to become representative for the Stabroek-Wortmanville/Werk-en-Rust constituency at the upcoming March 18 polls.

Recreational facilities for youth and improved drainage systems are on top of the list for the members of the Community for Change and Development who are contesting to be councillors on the Caledonia/Good Success local authority at the March 18 local government polls.

From Clifton Ross in Barbados Barbados Pride, batting first on the opening day of the seventh round 2015-16 Professional Cricket League (PCL) Regional Four Day match against Guyana Jaguars at the Kensington Oval Ground, Barbados, were dismissed for 274.

Half way around the world in a hot bed of emergent international cricket – the city of Dhaka in the nation of Bangladesh, hosts of the 2016 ICC Under19 World Cup, it was Valentine’s Day – Sunday February 14th the most iconic day on the calendar indicative of the manifestation of love in the realm of the romantic, but there was no love lost between the underdog youth of the West Indies and the prohibitive favorites India as they battled in the final for the coveted trophy and bragging rights for the next two years as the best young team on the planet.

The education and health sectors of Region Four (Demerara/Mahaica) are set to benefit greatly from the proposed 2016 capital expenditure of the Regional Democratic Council.

The Region Four School Choir emerged victorious yesterday when the Ministry of Education-hosted chorale competition ‘Salute to Guyana’ concluded at the National Cultural Centre.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – His stumping of dangerous opener Rishabh Pant in the opening over of the Youth World Cup final set the tone for West Indies Under-19s eventual victory over India Under-19s, and the region’s capture of its first ever ICC youth title.

The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) officially launched the Road to Mecca III national club championships yesterday at the 704 Sports Bar on Lamaha and Albert Streets.

Republic Bank handed over a cheque yesterday to the Department of Culture, Youth and Sport to offset the expenses for the annual Pan-o-rama Steel Band Competition.

President David Granger yesterday met with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and reiterated Guyana’s wish for a juridical settlement of the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela.

The final group stage of the fourth annual Milo Schools u-20 football championships will commence today with four matches at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Police are currently probing a report by a 16-year-old Lethem resident, who has alleged that she was raped by members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) yesterday morning.

Police in Berbice are investigating the armed robbery of a Port Mourant businessman on Wednesday night.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Legendary fast bowler Sir Curtly Ambrose has told West Indies Under-19 pace sensation Alzarri Joseph to prepare to take the step up to international cricket but has also urged him to remain humble and focused.

Dear Editor, President Granger should do the right thing and immediately lay the Dr Walter Rodney Commission of Enquiry Report before Parliament, and/or make the contents public, and further ensure that the Commission’s recommendations, whatever they are, are fully implemented.

Two siblings, who were on trial for escaping from police custody, were yesterday each fined $100,000 after being found guilty of the crime.

Ansa McAL announced yesterday that it will once again brand and sponsor the National Youth and Junior Track and Field Championships under the Smalta brand.

Dear Editor, On Monday, January 18, 2016 the Aurora Primary and Nursery School building which once also housed the secondary school was dismantled by a contactor in order that a new concrete and wooden building could be erected on the very site.

Two sex workers yesterday found themselves before a city court on a charge that they robbed a man in a violent attack.

A police constable, who is accused of borrowing a friend’s car and not returning it, has been released on $100,000 bail.

Dear Editor, The report in SN captioned ‘Agri Ministry challenges severance projection for Wales workers’ that was published on February 16 reflects a clear unwillingness to consider any alternative to the GuySuCo management’s position to close Wales estate.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) arrested Sunburst Camptown 2-0 when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer Division one League continued on Thursday.

Artist Marina Kelawon is an overseas-based Guyanese whose stunning pieces have been creating quite a stir in the USA.

Dear Editor, Earlier reference was made to states of minds in which so many of us are locked so far as the transitioning of the industry is concerned, and the requirement for such an important business entity to respond to the realities of the global environment by which it is impacted in this 21st century.

Andre Hardy, accused of stealing a quantity of articles from a woman he used to be romantically involved with, was yesterday granted bail by a city court after denying the charge.

The UG Wolves will look to stay on top of the GRFU/GTT 15s league table, while the Pepsi Hornets and the Yamaha Caribs will try to overtake the student ruggers in week four of competition.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – David Cameron hailed a landmark deal yesterday he said gave Britain “special status” in the European Union and pledged to campaign heart and soul to stay in the EU at a deeply uncertain referendum expected in June.

A Kitty man, allegedly caught with an illegal gun at his home, was yesterday faced with charges in a city court, which heard that the weapon belonged to his cousin.

Hi Everyone, Bear with me as I tell you, in a rather roundabout way, how I ended up making the best doughnuts I have ever eaten.

Dear Editor, The protest by the workers on Thursday, 18th February at the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) Georgetown, against their union, the Guyana Labour Union (GLU) and its leader, Carvil Duncan, is an interesting development, and needs to be addressed and contextualised not merely by how one feels, but within the laws, conventions, charters and time-honoured principles which are extant.

(Reuters) – U.S. and Brazilian researchers are heading to João Pessoa in the state of Paraíba on Monday to recruit mothers and babies in one of the biggest government-led studies to understand whether the Zika virus is linked to microcephaly, a rare birth defect.

A new champion of the second annual Guinness of the Streets West Demerara championships will be crowned after defending champions West Side Ballers were booted from event Thursday losing to Brothers United 0-1 on penalty kicks.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – An international anti-money laundering group wants government financial intelligence agencies to give extra scrutiny to transactions and business relationships involving Iran and North Korea.Paris-based

LA PAZ, (Reuters) – Repsol SA discovered 4 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of possible natural gas reserves in Bolivia that it will start tapping in 2019, the government and company said yesterday – a finding that could boost the Andean country’s reserves by 40 percent.

Rehearsal: Members of the armed forces rehearsing through their routine yesterday at D’urban Park, in Georgetown, as they prepare for the flag raising ceremony to be held next Tuesday as part of the Republic’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Crack Jokes, a full-length play comes at a time when the Link Show is usually on.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Barbadian import Kirk Edwards stroked his second successive half-century while Shacaya Thomas gathered one of his own in his first appearance of the season but Jamaica Scorpions lost late wickets to surrender a position of strength on the opening day of their seventh round clash against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force yesterday.

Dear Editor, The emoluments received by the Guyana Police Force members derive from the taxpayers of Guyana.

We live in a world that pressures women to dress and act in a certain way.

Dear Editor, The sugar workers of Wales estate should have been allowed, at the very least, to exercise their right to free speech in parliament, and speak about their estate closure.

Most of us have had days when we felt like giving up; when misery seemed to be wrapping its arms around us and whispering that there was no hope.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, CMC – Persistent rain allowed a mere 25 overs on the opening day of the seventh round clash between Leeward Islands Hurricanes and Windward Islands Volcanoes here yesterday.

TRIPOLI, (Reuters) – U.S. warplanes launched air strikes against a suspected Islamic State training camp in western Libya on Friday, killing more than 40 people, likely including a militant connected to two deadly attacks last year in neighbouring Tunisia.

In Ciudad Juarez earlier this week, Pope Francis spoke of the “humanitarian crisis” of mass migration and human trafficking.

(Reuters) – Harper Lee, who wrote one of America’s most beloved literary classics, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and surprised readers with a second book about racial injustice in the U.S.