Articles published on Sunday, June 19, 2016
OAKLAND, Calif., (Reuters) – LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Golden State Warriors 93-89 in Game Seven last night to win their first NBA championship and complete a remarkable comeback unlike any seen before.
Yesterday, candidates of Team Legacy who participated in the March Local Government Elections distributed hampers to fathers in their communities.
LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – Family audiences turned out in droves over the weekend, propelling “Finding Dory” to a massive $136.2 million debut and establishing a new record for an animated film opening.
President David Granger and First Lady Sandra Granger yesterday visited the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development to get a first-hand look at the operations of the facility, which is located in Potaro-Siparuni Region, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Rain has forced the abandonment of the seventh game of the Tri-Nations Series between Australia and South Africa at Kensington Oval here today.
(Reuters) – Anton Yelchin, a 27-year-old actor best known for playing the character Chekov in two “Star Trek” movies, was killed early on Sunday when his car rolled and pinned him against a wall in his driveway, police said.
About 10:20h. today, police at Springlands received information that a person who is wanted for questioning in relation to several offences, was in a house at Scottsburg.
A 15-year-old boy is now hospitalized after he was shot to his head in a daring daylight robbery today.
DUBAI, (Reuters) – Iran has reached a deal to buy 100 planes from U.S.
With each race this season, sprint ace, Brenessa Thompson seems to be getting better and better.
A gold miner was yesterday morning brutally stabbed to death in front of his Sophia home, by his brother who was described as a troublemaker, during an argument about entry into the family’s shop.
The national 15’s rugby team defeated Trinidad yesterday in the southern zone final of the Rugby America’s North (RAN) championship at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port-of-Spain.
Story and photos by Joanna Dhanraj Aurora on the Essequibo Coast is divided two sections: Aurora Estate and Aurora Village.
Bryan Hunt has proven that you don’t have to dress like a diplomat to excel at being one.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Fast bowler Shannon Gabriel and off-spinner Ashley Nurse are both in line for their One-Day International debut after West Indies selectors opted to drop fast bowler Jerome Taylor from the squad for the Barbados leg of the Tri-Nations ODI Series.
Recently I read two poems which I want to share without much commentary – partly because they speak for themselves.
A father of two was yesterday morning electrocuted while attempting to connect a water pump in front his Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara (EBD) home.
(Reuters) – The two best storylines of the National Basketball Association season will produce only one happy ending in today’s all-or-nothing NBA Finals Game Seven between Stephen Curry and the Warriors and LeBron James and the Cavaliers.
Introduction At present, several prominent geographers and forest analysts give strong support to the forest transition hypothesis, which I have been evaluating in recent weeks.
Government is looking to implement recommendations made in the Prison Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report at the earliest opportunity but this will depend largely on when they are discussed at the level of Cabinet.
(Reuters) – Lionel Messi became his country’s equal all-time leading goalscorer as Argentina romped to a 4-1 win over Venezuela in a Copa America quarter-final in Foxborough, Massachusetts yesterday.
Two years after it promised some 400 luxury homes on its 100-acre gated community at Providence, work on the Baishanlin owned housing project dubbed the New Life Community has come to a halt and its realtor says she is no longer representing the company.
PARIS, (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second-half penalty and had a late headed effort disallowed as Portugal’s future at Euro 2016 looked in jeopardy following a 0-0 draw against Austria in a wide open Group F yesterday.
Guyana’s music industry remains troubling to those of us involved in it, and while the issues surrounding intellectual property rights, including the contentious copyright aspect, are a key part of it, the problems are varied and complex.
Projected growth The World Bank has revised its projections for the global economy for 2016.
When Beverley Ann Munesar found out last year that she had breast cancer, she accepted it as a challenge that she was prepared to fight and win.
MARSEILLE, France, (Reuters) – Iceland were within two minutes of their first victory at a major tournament when defender Birkir Saevarsson’s late own goal earned Hungary a battling 1-1 draw at Euro 2016 yesterday.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Batsman Glenn Maxwell is set to return to the Australian side for today’s Tri-Nations Series clash with South Africa, and captain Steve Smith hopes his recent dropping will inspire renewed focus.
It is clear from a recent visit to Washington that there is a renewed interest in the Caribbean and that its concerns are back on the US agenda.
At 17 years old, Michael (not his real name) is very optimistic about his future and he has vowed to make himself an honest man and to be a real father to any children he might ever have, even though all of the odds seem to be stacked against him.
Sometimes, and particularly in a country such as ours with no organized screening programme, prostate cancer is detected late.
The new semester will bring many changes at the University of Guyana (UG) as Professor Ivelaw Griffith, its tenth vice chancellor, has unveiled his 12-point plan that is aimed at building a wider portfolio of resources for the university.
Following an official hearing before the disciplinary committee, Pele trio of Gregory Richardson, Travis Grant and Omallo Williams have been officially cleared to play in the third place playoff of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League.
Mahaica Determinators and Golden Grove claimed comprehensive victories when the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Championship resumed yesterday.
Despite numerous calls for action to be taken again those found culpable of wrongdoing at State agencies which was unearthed during forensic audits, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan has hinted that the police may not be called in and said that the Boards of the entities involved need to take charge.
In this week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket, Roger Seymour reflects on his boyhood batting hero Alvin Kallicharran.
Cordyline commonly called Red Dragon or Ti Plant originated in Australia, the Pacific and tropical America.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats pushing for gun curbs after the latest mass shooting in the United States are co-opting a Republican mantra to build public support and defang opposition: it’s time to get tough on national security.
Vege Boys claimed their first win in the Stag Beer sponsored West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) League, downing Wales FC 3-2 yesterday at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.
A man, his wife and son were robbed around 3.45 am yesterday at their home in Hogstye Village, Corentyne, Berbice, of over $500,000, an amount of jewellery and an iPhone.
More than a month after a massive fire gutted sections of the Gafoors Houston complex resulting in billions of dollars in losses, the company yesterday offered financial aid to the six firemen who were injured during the blaze.
Den Amstel downed Slingerz FC 3-1 when the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Championship continued yesterday.
LUANDA (Reuters) – Human rights activist Rafael Marques has asked Angola’s Attorney General to revoke the appointment of Isabel dos Santos as head of Sonangol, accusing the president of acting unconstitutionally by putting his daughter in charge of the state energy firm.
There was a promising time in Guyana following the creation of the chess association in the early 1970s, when the nation benefited from men who demonstrated commitment to the game, integrity, and polish.
The Guyana Police Force’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has launched an investigation into allegations that traffic ranks physically assaulted a minibus driver resulting in the man sustaining a dislocated shoulder and bruises to the body.
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Over 4,000 people marched in Hong Kong yesterday to protest against China’s detention of five booksellers whose shop published gossipy books about Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping.
Fruta Conquerors, Eastveldt and Alpha United remained unbeaten when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) leg of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power Under-17 Championship continued yesterday.
This is food made fast not fast food. I make garlicky green plantains often and most of the times I eat it just like that.
DENVER (Reuters) – A mother fought off a mountain lion that attacked her five-year-old son while he was playing with his older brother outside his home in western Colorado on Friday, the local sheriff said.
2016 remains a significant and celebrated year for Shakespeare. It is commemorated worldwide as the 450th year since his death in 1616, and following major and clamorous celebratory events in London and Stratford in April, there are still similar programmes continuing during this year in England and elsewhere, including Guyana.
Tenders for repairs to the vandalised Trafalgar pumps are expected to go out soon, General Manager of the Mahaica-Mahaicony-Abary/Agriculture Development Authority (MMA/ADA) Aubrey Charles has said even as he highlighted that the blocked outfall channel was the main cause of the severe flooding experienced recently.
Dear Editor, On January 10, 2014 a Caricom Science &Technology Committee was launched to promote the development of S&T in Caricom as a tool for economic development by working closely with all governments and scientific organizations in the region, and to serve as an advisory body to the Prime Minister responsible for S&T in Caricom, Prime Minister Keith Mitchell of Grenada.
Santos climbed into the second position in the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer League, edging the Guyana Police Force (GPF) 3-2 Thursday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda.
Dear Editor, The Guyana Police Force Office of Professional Responsibility is currently conducting an investigation following an article in Friday’s Stabroek News on page 16 captioned ‘Minibus driver claims attacked by police’, which alleges that members of the Force were much less than professional in their handling of what appears at face value to have been the commission of minor traffic offences.
The Pearl Kite is the smallest bird of prey in the Americas.
SANTA BARBARA – (Reuters) – A wildfire fed by parched land and high winds spread in Southern California yesterday, prompting hundreds of people to evacuate their homes as the blaze formed destructive columns of flames known as fire tornadoes.
A new Guinness of the Streets East Coast champion will be crowned after holders Beterverwagting (BV)-A were eliminated 0-1 by North Haslington in the quarterfinal round on Friday.
Fathers were urged to play active roles in their children’s lives, when the Humanitarian Mission of New Jersey Arya Samaj Inc in collaboration with the Save Abee Foundation held a walk from Williamsburg to Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice on Friday, followed by a rally.
Minister of State Joseph Harmon on Friday indicated that he will say no more on his controversial March trip to China as he believes that a detailed report issued about the trip and explanations by government and state holding company NICIL, have clarified the issues.
Dear Editor, This is being written to clear the misinformation that has been in the news this past week, which is purported to come from the Childcare & Protection Agency (CPA); the statement that children in institutional care dropped by 25 per cent.
It’s wedding season and it will soon segue into ‘summer’ vacation season.
Presidential lazing? Stabroek News Photographer Keno George captured this man yesterday enjoying a laze in his hammock slung high between the fork of a tree in the City Hall-designated Presidential Park under construction at the Merriman Mall.
Sunday’s Cartoon
Last week the Big Four from the city council went to Mexico.
It what will be another chapter in their storied rivalry, Alpha United will oppose Slingerz FC in the grand finale of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer League Finale Championship today at the Leonora Sports Facility from 21:00hrs.
LONDON (Reuters) – When asked his name in a London court yesterday, the man charged with the murder of British lawmaker Jo Cox said: “My name is death to traitors, freedom for Britain”.
