Daily Archive: Saturday, July 16, 2016

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Title-holders Trinbago Knight Riders capitalized on a ragged display from a lethargic Barbados Tridents, to power their way to a convincing seven-wicket victory here Saturday, and into third spot in the Caribbean Premier League standings.

The Guyana Police Force today announced promotions. The list of promotions follows: On the occasion of the Guyana Police Force 177th Anniversary, the Commissioner of Police Mr.

Citing the activities of the State Assets Recovery Unit, statements by various government ministers and alleged targeting of PPP/C MPs, the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo today said that the rule of law is under threat.

ISTANBUL/ANKARA, (Reuters) – Forces loyal to Turkey’s government fought on Saturday to crush the last remnants of a military coup attempt which collapsed after crowds answered President Tayyip Erdogan’s call to take to the streets and dozens of rebels abandoned their tanks.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) yesterday accused Chairman of the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Board Rawle Lucas of creating a hostile environment for staffers of the agency but he accused the union of insincerity while saying that he was improving conditions for workers.

The Georgetown municipality yesterday withdrew an action filed against a company for payment of the recently enforced container fee after it was deemed to be bad in law.

Tito Benons, the Police Constable who was on trial for being found with an unlicensed gun and ammunition, was yesterday found guilty of the crimes and sentenced to two years in jail.

Two men, each accused of causing death by dangerous driving, were yesterday cleared of the charges against them after a city magistrate found that crucial evidence was not presented by the prosecution.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised that a Coroner’s Inquest be held into the fatal March 3 Camp Street Prison fire, which resulted in the deaths of 17 inmates.

Businessman Rizwan Khan, who is behind the development of the building under construction at the junction of Camp and Robb streets, says the country could lose a huge investment that would bring jobs and significant revenues if he is not given permission to add a seventh floor to the structure.

Retired Colonel Windee Algernon was yesterday sworn in to conduct the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the operations of the Drop-In Centre, at Hadfield Street, where two young brothers died last week.

The parents of six-year-old Antonio George, and three-year-old Joshua George, who died tragically early last week Friday morning when fire ripped through the Drop-In Centre on Hadfield Street, continue to bemoan the treatment meted out to them by the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA).

School welfare officers in Berbice on Thursday morning discovered three young girls, aged four, seven and ten years old, sleeping on the seawall along the East Bank Berbice and their mother has since been arrested.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Both Barbados Tridents and title-holders Trinbago Knight Riders are bracing for a tough outing when they clash in an anticipated high octane encounter at Kensington Oval here today.

The Ruimzeight Rice Processors Inc. (RRPI), a member of the Alesie Group of Companies, yesterday commissioned a state-of-the-art Rice Colour Sorter machine that can detect impurities with its “eagle eye technology.”

BK International was paid a sum of US$5.7 million in an out-of-court settlement for works done at the Haags Bosch Sanitary Landfill, following the former government’s termination of its contract, Minister of Communities Ronald Bulkan has said.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana,  CMC – Title-holders Barbados will contest the Super50 final of the Regional Women’s Championship against hosts perennial rivals Trinidad and Tobago, despite suffering a washout in their final preliminary game here yesterday.

A raid on Wednesday night by the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Unit of the Ministry of Social Protection has led to the detention of 11 women, including one Guyanese, who are suspected to be victims of human trafficking.

Unbeaten Bahamas sealed their berth to the final of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Girls u16 Championship, crushing Antigua and Barbuda 55-26 yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown, Guyana.

Having celebrated his 71st birthday yesterday, President David Granger reaffirmed his commitment to serving the people of Guyana with continued works aimed at providing a “good life” for all.

While many government institutions have continued the strict enforcement of dress codes, one agency head has taken the decision to be flexible with its application.

Former Prime Minister Sam Hinds yesterday said that he testified in court on Thursday that while Cabinet approved pay increases for GPL board members there was no decision on retroactive payment.

Just days after Demico cook Alexis Turpin was charged with trying to kill her partner, the man who allegedly helped her carry out the attack yesterday also found himself before a court for the crime.

A new champion will be crowned in the Ministry of Health/Petra Organization Soft Shoe football competition after North East La Penitence eliminated the defending champs Sparta Boss 2-0 on penalty kicks assisted by the heroics of custodian Devon Charles.

A painter was remanded to prison by a city magistrate yesterday after he was accused of being one of the two men that robbed Bourda Market stallholders of over half a million dollars on Monday.

VALLON PONT-D’ARC, France, (Reuters) – Chris Froome turned the screw on his Tour de France rivals when he took second place in yesterday’s windswept individual time trial behind Tom Dumoulin as the race continued under heightened security and in a low-key mood after the deadly Nice attack.

A mechanic was yesterday brought before a city court on charges of attempted murder and armed robbery.

Long and triple jump athlete Chantoba Bright has been named as Guyana’s representative to the 2016 International Amateur Athletic Federation World U20 track and field championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, from July 19-24.

Dear Editor, The ongoing responses by regional crowds to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has once again, if there was any doubt, unequivocally demonstrated the passion West Indians have for cricket.

Convicted fraudster Gopaul Tiwari, who was on trial for shooting at police, was yesterday cleared of the charges by a city magistrate due to a lack of evidence.

Two persons are in custody and police are hunting for three more as investigations continue into a shooting at a police prosecutor’s house at Diamond, East Bank Demerara.

Dear Editor, Please refer to a news report which appeared in the Stabroek News issue of July 15, on page 3: ‘City seeking to claw back control of public transport identification from GRA’.

The Victoria Community ground, East Coast of Demerara will come alive tomorrow evening when the Mayor’s Cup football championships resume with an exciting tripleheader from 17:00hrs.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the attack on a Nigg South, Corentyne, Berbice family, during which gunmen threatened to shoot a toddler.

Dear Editor, Yes! Guyana needs a third political party, much like GT&T needs competition.

Guyana went down 31-33 on Thursday against The Bahamas in the final trophy pool match of the Rugby Americas North (RAN) U19 Championships underway in Miami, Florida.

Dear Editor, I refer to the article on page 8 of your newspaper of Friday, July 15, 2016, captioned ‘Cabinet decided on retroactive pay for GPL board members -former PM testifies …’ Your reporter apparently totally misunderstood what was said.

The Guyana U17 football team got off to the worst possible start in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) championships losing to heavyweight Jamaica 4-1 yesterday in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

Hip Hop/R&B singer/song writer Conor Holder is no stranger to the stage, but is launching his mixtape tomorrow at the Five Star Ice cream Parlour in Victoria, East Coast Demerara where he lives.

(Reuters) – Yasir Shah’s five-wicket haul gave Pakistan the edge on the second day of the first test against England, who suffered a middle order collapse to close on 253-7, 86 runs shy of the tourists’ first-innings total yesterday.

Dear Editor, Despite all the objections and legal opinions shared with the Mayor & City Council, they marched to folly yesterday in the Magistrate’s Court.

CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC –  Organisers say the upcoming Caribbean Premier League games starting here next week will be a “terrific showcase” for the country.

Hi Everyone, For the past few months I have been on a flat bread baking-bender.

Guyana is one bizarre place filled with much hypocrisy. Sometimes it is not until you remove yourself from an environment that you begin to recognize some of the foolishness you once freely entertained.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Trinbago Knight Riders captain Dwayne Bravo has dismissed as “petty” the criticism of the composition of the Barbados Tridents squad for this year’s Caribbean Premier League.

Dear Editor, I have followed Mr Sase Singh’s contributions to the present debate which focused on my contention that Dr Jagan and the PPP had withdrawn the ministerial offer made to Dr Clive Thomas after the 1992 regional and general elections.

 The driver of this car, PKK 8818, was quite bold to park his vehicle in the avenue of Camp Street, but apparently not wrong, as the officers seen at the traffic light drove right by the scene with no objection.

NICE, France, (Reuters) – French authorities were trying to determine yesterday whether a Tunisian who killed at least 84 people by ploughing a truck into Bastille Day crowds had acted alone or with accomplices, but said the attack bore the hallmarks of Islamist militants.

The rip-roaring comedy show “Nothing to Laugh About” returns to the National Cultural Centre from July 22 to 25.

Dear Editor, For the longest while citizens were looking out and hoping for new regulations to control traffic.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Images of a former Argentine official in handcuffs after getting nabbed in the middle of the night trying to stash millions of dollars in a convent have thrown the country’s political opposition into disarray, buying time for the new president to apply difficult austerity measures.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors have added Australian international Nic Maddinson to their squad for the remainder of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Republican Donald Trump’s choice of Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his vice presidential running mate yesterday helped bolster support among some conservatives skeptical about his policies, a crucial step as he prepares to accept the party’s nomination next week.

In an effort to encourage persons to interact more at fashion events and to provoke dialogue about life experiences in a relaxed atmosphere Sonia Noel Designs is hosting a four-day event titled ‘Conversa-tions & Clothing’.

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Rahkeem Cornwall grabbed a five-wicket haul but Lokesh Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and captain Virat Kohli all got half-centuries as India got valuable batting practice ahead of next week’s first Test here yesterday.

I was accused of dancing with the devil a few days ago after a post on social Facebook: “My enlightenment began at age 17 when I started reading books written by scholars of African descent.

Guyana will next week host a judicial colloquium on the abolition of the death penalty.

Dear Editor, There are few, if any, people qualified to make pronouncements about national characteristics, and Mark Nicholas, an ICC official, is certainly not one of them.

When atrocities become a recurrent feature of contemporary life they can stretch our capacity for empathy close to its limit.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaica Tallawahs defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors by five wickets, in the 15th game of the Caribbean Premier League at Sabina Park here Friday night.

ISTANBUL/ANKARA, (Reuters) – An attempted Turkish military coup appeared to crumble in the early hours of today after crowds answered President Tayyip Erdogan’s call to take to the streets to support him.