Daily Archive: Monday, March 7, 2016

President David Granger, today, joined with the Hindu community at the Guyana Sevashram Sangha at Cove and John, East Coast Demerara for Maha Shivaratri observances, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said.

The members of the Commission of Inquiry that will probe last Thursday’s fiery revolt at the Georgetown Prison which claimed 17 lives were sworn in earlier this afternoon.

A Grove man who allegedly stabbed his girlfriend 40 times last year April was today charged with the murder and remanded to prison.

Bibi Shabena Ali was recently appointed Chairperson of the Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority by Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams, a release from the Legal Affairs Ministry said.

President David Granger on Saturday handed over 30 bicycles and commissioned another 50-seater bus that was donated to his ‘Five Bs’ (boats, bicycles, buses, books and breakfast) programme, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on March 1, 2016 met with the International Monetary Fund Mission which was in Guyana for Article IV consultations. 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies will enter the Twenty20 World Cup in India second in the ICC rankings, with the hosts installed as the top-ranked side heading into the March 8 to April 3 global event.

Senior electoral officials, experts from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and representatives of other regional organisations have gathered here for a three-day discussion aimed at sharing of experiences and good practices on election observation, GINA said.

The opposition PPP today excoriated the government over Thursday’s 17 prison deaths.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – The International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption unit has prevented a potential spot-fixing scandal and is investigating an international team for alleged attempts to manipulate future matches, the chief of the unit has said.

The Mazaruni Penal Settlement on the Mazaruni River. It was visited yesterday by President David Granger in the context of finding solutions to problems in the prison system.

Historic elections for the Bartica town council on March 18 could see an independent group shaking up traditional voting in the community and this has resulted in rising tensions with the governing APNU+AFC coalition which has the most to lose.

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday told PPP/C supporters that should members be elected to office at the upcoming local government elections (LGE), the way of interfacing with persons must be less arrogant and more sensitive.

Since Guyana will in the future be an oil producing country with a Sovereign Wealth Fund, former Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran on Saturday urged the APNU+AFC government to swiftly establish anti-corruption mechanisms to prevent dishonest dealings.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said yesterday it would revisit the findings of the Lucky, Patterson and Wilkin Reports to re-assess their relevance, but has once again dismissed the recent CARICOM-commissioned Governance Review Panel recommendation which has called for the “immediate dissolution” of the entire board.

Rice farmers in Leguan are facing a crisis as for the first time in recent memory they have been unable to sow because of the prolonged El Niño drought.

Dear Editor, Parika Stelling is very congested. There is a big, wide, rotten hole on the wharf 40×40, with lots of old wood around the place where vehicles park.

Race after race, Team Gillette Evolution (TGE) cements its status as the premier club on the local cycling circuit.

Two of the three prisoners injured in Thursday’s Camp Street prison blaze remain admitted at the Burn Care Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) but no family members are allowed to see the men.

None of the six groups which participated in the historic Georgetown Debate on Saturday at the Theatre Guild fielded a woman candidate.

Dear Editor, The Working People’s Alliance Overseas Associates (WPAOA) would like to express our condolence and sympathy to the families of the 17 inmates at the Georgetown prison who lost their lives in the fire, in the ensuing riot, and the attempt of the prison authorities to bring the situation under control.

Leading wicket-taker among the Guyana Jaguars seamers Raymon Rifer, says he’s been working twice as hard to ensure he performs better with the ball as the defending champions eye a clean sweep in this season’s Professional Cricket League (PCL) Regional Four Day tournament.

Dear Editor, Disregard for one moment the messenger and consider the message: Accepting that self-preservation is nature’s first law, what would have changed in the last eight years that would have made the prisoners respond in the way they did some three days ago and, equally important, having seen the consequences of that response, ie, 17 dead and scores of others injured, why would the response be repeated the next day, knowing that the assumed risk is fatal.

President David Granger, accompanied by Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan and Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, yesterday visited the Mazaruni Penal Settlement as part of government’s search for a long-term solution to the problems of the prison service which saw 17 inmates dying on Thursday in a fire at the Camp Street facility.

Defending champs Chase Academy along with South Ruimveldt, Christ Church and North Georgetown claimed the remaining quarterfinal berths when the fourth annual Milo Schools U20 football championships continued yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, Early this past week, SN (Feb 29) published an editorial which ruminated on the ambitious prospect of a Public Service Staff College, pronouncements on which were highlighted after the President’s visit to GuySuCo’s Ogle Head Office compound on Friday 26 February last.

(The Sports Xchange) – Jordan Clarkson scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers stunned the Golden State Warriors 112-95 yesterday at Staples Center.

Dear Editor, There has been a public outcry since Junior Minister of Communities Valerie Patterson said in her interview with Demerara Waves “We are coming after you,” threatening those who were allocated house lots but who haven’t built on them that she will confiscate them.

A Corentyne motorcyclist and a Helena No.2 pedestrian are the latest traffic fatalities, the police said yesterday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Opener Johnson Charles extended his good form while captain Darren Sammy and Ashley Nurse blasted cameos, as West Indies completed their unofficial warm-ups with a three-wicket win over English County Warwickshire here yesterday.

Dear Editor, I have long come to the conclusion that there is a hard-core segment of Guyanese society, predominantly African Guyanese, that would never under any circumstances come to grips with the fact that the PNC and its founder-leader, Mr Forbes Burnham, committed grave excesses when they occupied the seat of government.

The two candidates for Constituency 6 of the Toevlugt/Patentia Neighourhood Democratic Council are concerned about the effects of the Wales estate closure but are still prepared to work to develop the community.

Santos solidified their position at the top of the GFA/Stag Beer League, defeating Western Tigers FC 2-1 in the battle of unbeaten sides on Saturday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.

Dear Editor, When I saw a senior medical staff member at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation on television implying that the prisoners who suffered burns should not have been taken immediately to the hospital without first being examined by medical personnel at the Georgetown Prison infirmary, I remembered my First Aid instructions as a young police recruit.

Dear Editor, I have noticed from two Hindu calendars two different dates for this year’s Phagwah celebrations.

Pepsi Sonics, Plaisance Guardians and Retrieve Raiders became the latest teams to seal quarterfinal berths when the third annual GABF Road to Mecca National Club Championship continued Saturday.

High levels of tax exemptions – over $43b in 2014 – and tax incentives have been strongly criticised by the reform committee empanelled by the APNU+AFC Government and it has recommended major revamping.

BERLIN, (Reuters) – German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel has branded leading U.S.

Dear Editor, Voters should consider voting for the minor parties and independent candidates as the three major parties (PPP, PNC, AFC) have failed the nation.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan authorities said yesterday they were investigating the alleged killings of a group of miners in the jungle state of Bolivar, following reports they were gruesomely murdered in a fight for control of a gold deposit.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – Captain Stafanie Taylor struck an invaluable half century as part of a solid all-round performance to power West Indies Women to a convincing series-levelling 45-run victory over South Africa Women in the second Twenty20 International here yesterday.

(Reuters) – Nancy Reagan, the former actress who was fiercely protective of husband Ronald Reagan through a Hollywood career, eight years in the White House, an assassination attempt and her husband’s Alzheimer’s disease, died yesterday at age 94.

Two Cuban nationals were on Friday each fined $70,000 after pleading guilty to charges that they presented forged US Green Cards to an immigration officer.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – A record stand from David Warner and Glenn Maxwell helped Australia secure a last-ball, five-wicket victory over South Africa in the second Twenty20 International at The Wanderers yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Keith Rowley on Saturday gave the assurance that T&T is not bankrupt, even as he acknowledged that the Government has a problem in paying its debts to public servants and contractors/suppliers on time.

At about 1755h on Saturday, police ranks at a roadblock at No.

Joan French, who is from Jamaica, has long been involved in activism for women’s socio-cultural and political progress.

Dear Editor, I was so amused by ‘Politikles’ that it caused me to make an off-the-cuff mini-resolution to keep track of the artistry, insight and wit of our unmatched cartoonist, Mr P Harris.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Commerce Department is set to place export restrictions on Chinese telecoms equipment maker ZTE Corp for alleged violations of U.S.

(Reuters) – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter said yesterday that he will no longer need treatment for melanoma, a type of skin cancer that had spread to his liver and brain, a spokeswoman said.

(Jamaica Gleaner) With eight human-trafficking cases on the list of matters outstanding to be tried, Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Paula Llewellyn has welcomed the completion of the trial into one such matter.

Dear Editor, It seems that before the end of this year a few more countries will abolish appeals to the Privy Council and accept the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as their final court.

This week on What the People Say we asked members of the public to comment on the Local Government Elections and any other issues affecting them.

By any measure the loss of 17 lives at one time is a disaster of monumental proportions and requiring the most rigorous examination and inquiry.

Politikles

DHAKA, (Reuters) – India won the Asia Cup with an eight-wicket triumph over hosts Bangladesh yesterday as opener Shikhar Dhawan returned to form with a half-century in a 94-run stand with Virat Kohli in a rain-hit final.

In the last week or so, the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the death of world-renowned historian and scholar, Dr.