Daily Archive: Sunday, May 22, 2016

The National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) today advertised for a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

LONDON, CMC – Somerset will speak to West Indies star Chris Gayle about his latest sexism controversy when he arrives shortly for the Natwest T20 Blast shortly but has given the assurance the player’s contract is not in danger.

Radio Lethem 95.1 FM was officially switched on air today, by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo in Lethem, Region Nine as it broadcast the official opening ceremony, GINA said.

The police believe they have solved the 2010 disappearance of Babita Sarjou after skeletal remains were this afternoon unearthed at the residence of her estranged husband in Campbellville.

(Trinidad Guardian) For about three years, Venezuelans have been battling a food crisis but when the oil-rich nation’s economy started to buckle with a recession, rampant inflation and a spiralling crime situation, their patience began to wear thin.

Patrons taking in Steelband performances on the seawall yesterday afternoon. (Photo by Keno George)

A forensic audit of the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) for the period January 1, 2012 to May 31, 2015 has uncovered financial improprieties, including fraud in the management of its fertilizer program and in the construction of its office building, for which a police probe has been recommended.

 Photos by Joanna Dhanraj   Abigail Brand was born and raised at Good Hope and is a former teacher at Good Hope Primary School.

Edward B Beharry and Company Limited has encountered months of difficulties with the Mayor and City Council in getting various approvals to launch its Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchise at two locations in Georgetown.

An 18-year-old mother of one is desperately trying to have her young son returned to her care, almost a year after he was taken to the United States following an adoption process which she now claims was flawed and skewed in the favour of the adopted parents.

Introduction Last week’s column identified ten leading considerations which are responsible for the high standing of Guyana in the world of forests.

The police yesterday made a major breakthrough in the investigation of the almost six-year-old disappearance of Babita Sarjou and according to reports reaching Stabroek News, will be searching for her remains today.

Ten years after her husband and several others were brutally murdered at La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara, Sattie Sawh welcomes government’s expressions of interest in reopening the case but she has expressed hope that it will be a truth-finding mission and not be used for political purposes.

As each day passes, the internal situation in Venezuela deteriorates. Rumours of military coups and unstoppable violence swirl, street protests escalate, ordinary citizens suffer shortages of medicine, everyday foodstuffs, and almost everything else, while enduring rapidly escalating inflation.

The 50th Anniversary Independence Arch, which was officially unveiled yesterday, was the first of a list of major upgrades slated for the East Bank Demerara Road (EBD), including the construction of three pedestrian overpasses and a flyover.

Everywhere in the world the ordinary man in the street has been brainwashed into supposing that the only thing that matters is economic success.

Faced with continued failures, roadblocks and little support, Guyana Bar Association (GBA) President Christopher Ram will not be seeking re-election its upcoming Annual General Meeting this Friday and he says that there needs to be a serious approach to its reformation and rebranding if it is to achieve the effectiveness of other bar associations in the region.

Inspired by events that were occurring in the wider world and influenced by progressive views while he was a student in the United States, Dr Cheddi Jagan returned to Guyana in 1943, then British Guiana, intent on becoming politically involved on behalf of the poor and disadvantaged.

The national 15s rugby team delivered a Golden Jubilee Independence victory to the nation yesterday against Jamaica.

Trend in money supply As Guyana celebrates its Golden Jubilee, it is perhaps good to talk about something that is on their minds. 

GuyExpo 2016 saw the launch of Guyana’s latest footwear brand, Limers, owned by Patrice St Clair Hinds, a UK national, born to Guyanese parents.

Top players Larissa Wiltshire and Taylor Fernandes will meet sometime today in the final of the Girls’ U19 division of the Guyana Squash Association sanctioned Woodpecker Products Limited Junior National Championships after semi-final wins yesterday at the Georgetown Club courts.

The efforts of Rawle’s Communication Agency (RCA) in further enhancing the sporting development  of the youths of Region Eight was boosted recently with a timely donation of a number of sporting equipment from Regal Sports.

Government ministries and private organisations are racing to finish their costumes and floats for the highly anticipated jubilee float parade, which is slated for Thursday.

A ruthless bowling performance by Berbice enabled them to easily crush Essequibo by 79 runs via the Duckworth/Lewis method yesterday and book a place in today’s final of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-19 Inter-county 50 over tourney against Demerara.

Event: The Umada Cup  Location: Georgetown, Guyana Host: Guyana Chess Federation Date: Someday in the future   Preamble: The Umada Cup is the premier Caribbean chess championship competition which is held annually, and is sponsored by FIDE, the governing body of world chess.

An exhibition showcasing the ‘Good Old Days’ of Guyana was on Wednesday launched at the National Museum in observance of International Museums Day.

Victoria amazonica commonly called Victoria Regia is native to the shallow water of the Amazon River, Guyana and the Guianas.

KANPUR, India, CMC – Dwayne Smith’s late cameo earned Gujarat Lions a convincing six-wicket victory over Kieron Pollard’s Mumbai Indians with 13 balls to spare here Saturday, and propelled them to the top of the Indian Premier League standings.

In observance of Guyana’s 50th Independence, the students of the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) and their lecturers staged a costume parade on Friday in Cummings Lodge and its environs, on the East Coast of Demerara.

Dear Editor, I’m writing to bring attention to what has become a growing trend within the legal profession in Guyana.

In this week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket, Roger Seymour examines the phenomenon elite batsmen experience, the euphoric sensation, where runs just seem to gush out of their bats for an extended period of time.

Guyana’s Sachia Vickery has advanced to the main draw of this year’s French Open lawn tennis competition and will open her campaign at Roland Garros today against Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova.

The Guyana Police Force yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for Keon Hyles, exactly one month after he allegedly stabbed his reputed wife in a bid to end her life at South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Cricket media titan Tony Cozier was laid to rest here Friday, following a service at the Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens which was attended by several dignitaries and influential members of the regional cricket community.

Members of the Guyana Police Force’s Tactical Service Unit demonstrating how they would operate during a riot at the inaugural Police Day held at D’Urban Park yesterday.

  After he was not seen for two weeks, relatives discovered the badly decomposed body of Henry Gobin in the lower flat of his house at Lot 325 Brehaspat Street, Number Two Village, East Canje.

  The Guyanese Alphabet A             for the great Arapaima River fish that’s as tall as a man,

The enforcement arm of the Ministry of Natural Resources on Thursday discovered the illegal smuggling of a number of birds in the North West District, Minister Raphael Trotman has disclosed.

Guyana hopes of qualifying for the semi-final round of the Pan American Junior Hockey Championships were all but extinguished as they lost to Mexico 1-7 yesterday in Toronto, Canada.

Three weeks after Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc (TIGI) wrote to Minister of State Joseph Harmon requesting a meeting, the organisation is still to hear from him.

Add another trophy to Michael Anthony’s cabinet. One week after placing second in the Golden Jubilee Independence Three-Stage road race, the Team Evolution standout took his talents to the National Park yesterday and sprinted off with the spoils of the feature 35-lap event of the sixth annual PowerAde 11-race programme.

CARACAS (Reuters) – The United States “dreams of dividing” a “Chavista” military fiercely loyal to Venezuela’s socialist government, President Nicolas Maduro said yesterday, as the military comes under scrutiny in the crisis-gripped OPEC nation.

Crispy, sweet, and savoury with a hint of salt, fried shallots can be sprinkled over many things.

In the light of two reported infant deaths last week, Minister of Public Heath Dr George Norton has reiterated that his ministry continues to work to reduce the maternal and infant mortality rate.

Victoria Kings overcame Agricola Red Triangle 3-1 on penalty kicks when the 22nd edition of the Mayor’s Cup Football Championships commenced Friday at the Victoria Community Centre Ground.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States conducted a drone strike yesterday against the leader of Afghan Taliban, likely killing him on the Pakistan side of the remote border region with Afghanistan in a mission authorized by US President Barack Obama, officials said.

The Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations are here. These celebrations mean lots of fun, fetes and music.

After meeting aggrieved members of the former Rosinante Farmers’ Co-operative Society on Friday, the Guyana Lands and Survey Commission (GL&SC) will be taking steps to ensure that members have access to the more than 600 acres of lands.

Dear Editor, It is largely agreed by law-abiding citizens that the traffic situation calls for serious and sustained attention and effort at all levels. 

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PARIS/CAIRO (Reuters) – The EgyptAir jet which crashed in the Mediterranean on Thursday sent a series of warnings indicating that smoke had been detected on board, shortly before it disappeared off radar screens, French investigators said yesterday.

Long-billed Gnatwrens actively forage in the undergrowth and vines of dry forests where they eat mainly insects.

(Trinidad Guardian) – Suspended Senior Superintendent Edward Castillo was hidden by his colleagues when he appeared in court on Friday on four charges, including three sex charges, committed against two policewomen.

(Reuters) – The United States plans a major overhaul of the way packaged foods are labelled, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday.

Small business owners have been encouraged to enter the ScotiaBank Vision Achiever LivePitch 2016 competition, which was launched on Friday in collaboration with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).

Dear Editor, There was a time in this country at the level of government, where not to know what was happening in an area of responsibility was considered a travesty and persons were held to account.

Last week all the talk in the region was about refugees, although not the Syrians, it must be noted, but Venezuelans ‒ possibly.

From time to time in our local press, we are reminded of the rich diverse strains that make up what we refer to as Guyanese culture, and in most of those reminders we are asked to rightly reflect on the fact that right alongside that attractive span we see the disturbing signs of ethnic division among our people. 

A week long Independence dominoes tournament is set to get underway Monday at the Dynasty Sports Club and Bar.