Daily Archive: Sunday, July 31, 2016

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – West Indies were facing a pivotal third day of the second Test against India after opener Lokesh Rahul struck his third Test century to help the tourists tighten their grip on the contest at Sabina Park here Sunday.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament is proposing the following five persons to compose the long-awaited Public Procurement Commission (PPC): Emily Dodson, Carol Corbin, Sukrishnalall Pasha, Ivor B.

(Trinidad Guardian) Government is cracking down on business operators as it moves to ensure compliance with tax regulations, Value Added Tax (VAT) in particular.

  LUCAS STOCK INDEX The Lucas Stock Index (LSI) edged up 0.16 percent during the final period of trading in July 2016. 

I have changed my mind about limited over cricket. When this slash and burn form of the game began to emerge prominently I was accustomed to dismiss it as a superficial and corrupt version of the great game.

Officials from Long Jiang Forest Industries Group are expected in Guyana next month for a ‘fact-finding mission’ as it seeks to fully take over the operations of logging firm Baishanlin whose operations have ground to a halt.

Photos by Joanna Dhanraj   Just about 500 people live in Huis T’ Dieren, a bright and beautiful little village on the Esse-quibo Coast.

Accusations of racial discrimination in Guyana’s politics by Guyanese politicians are nothing new.

Like so many Guyanese who have migrated to North America, I have a special place in my heart for Canada as the place where I matured as a person and developed as a song-writer and a band-leader.

The economy was sluggish throughout the first of the year, according to Chairman of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Robin Stoby.

A young couple who recently moved into their home at Lot 139 Gangaram Village, East Canje and took over a grocery shop, is now fearful after bandits early yesterday morning held a gun to their four-year-old daughter and threatened abduction, while robbing them.

Another chapter in their budding rivalry will be written tonight when four-time winners and defending champions Wismar/Christianburg Secondary tackle Chase Academy in the final of the Digicel Schools Football Championships at the National Stadium from 18:00hrs.

In the last few years the world has seen the emergence of what has become known as post-factual politics.

Introduction Today’s column focuses on economic data for the forest sector, other than those derived from Guyana’s National Accounts, which have been already introduced.

Fitness fans get ready, Fitness Paradise’s annual Gym Expo is set for tonight at 19:00hrs at the Ramada Princess.

No Guyanese envoy will remain head of the same mission for more than three years, according to President David Granger.

Following complaints by the residents of Linden that sand and loam were being removed illegally from the region, Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman on Wednesday stated that the Guyana Geology and Mines Com-mission (GGMC) was not doing enough to monitor movement of the two materials as “people are literally trucking them away.”

After four days of track and field, road racing and swimming, Headquarters emerged winners of the annual Guyana Police Force Inter-Division Athletics Championship on Friday at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) last Thursday ordered that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) pay $5.7 million in damages to a pedal cyclist who was struck down by a company-owned truck in 1997, resulting in him sustaining serious injuries and loss of income.

(CPL) The Guyana Amazon Warriors claimed a tight victory in the 2016 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) against the Barbados Tridents at the Central Broward Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida yesterday.

TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisian lawmakers voted yesterday to dismiss Prime Minister Habib Essid from office during a no-confidence ballot in parliament, clearing the way for a new government that must push through delayed economic reforms.

Human rights activism might be the more politically correct term to describe Joel Simpson’s fight against injustices across society and in his heart that is what he does, but to be called a gay rights activist helps him to shine a light on one of the most marginalized and at times even self-loathed group in our country.

BULAWAYO, (Reuters) – Ross Taylor and BJ Watling scored centuries as New Zealand closed in on victory against hapless Zimbabwe after day three of the first test yesterday.

Country Director of the ExxonMobil Corporation Jeff Simons on Wednesday indicated that there would be greater involvement of locals in its operations as the company moves forward.

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s intelligence service said yesterday that the computer networks of 20 organizations, including state agencies and defence companies, have been infected with spyware in what it described as a targeted and coordinated attack.

Pleomele reflexa variegata commonly called Song of India originated in Madagascar, Mauritius and other islands around the Indian Ocean.

A reader recently contacted me concerning cysts on his kidney and I thought that it may be appropriate to review the topic today.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jermaine Blackwood emerged from a slump with an attacking half-century but West Indies’ frailties were once again laid bare on the opening day of the second Test against India here yesterday.

OTTAWA (Reuters) – More than 500 people rallied in Canada’s capital yesterday to protest the death of a mentally ill black man following an arrest, marching against what they see as race-based police brutality in a country that prides itself for being tolerant.

Some of Bartica’s major roads are slated to be repaired and Mayor Gifford Marshall says the Town Council will be looking towards limiting their use by heavy-duty vehicles.

KRAKOW, Poland (Reuters) – Pope Francis yesterday condemned the “devastating wave of terrorism” and war that has hit the world and urged a huge crowd of young people not to be indifferent to the suffering of others.

A post-mortem examination performed on the body of John Fernandes Limited stevedore Orin Morris revealed that he died as a result of blunt trauma to the head.

African dance will no doubt be at the top of the agenda during this season of Emancipation celebrations.

LAUDERHILL, Florida, CMC – Andre Fletcher pummelled a characteristically aggressive half-century as St Lucia Zouks trounced Jamaica Tallawahs by 63 runs to book their spot in the playoffs of the Caribbean Premier League.

The University of Guyana Medical School (UGMS) is “on stream” to being reaccredited, according to Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Dr.

It has been a little more than three months since Mohamed and Jamilla Munir were burnt to death in their Good Hope, East Bank Essequibo home, and their eldest child fears the family will never get answers since their killers are still roaming the streets freely.

TOKYO (Reuters) – Voters in the Japanese capital head to the polls today and could elect their first woman governor, after two predecessors stepped down over scandals that clouded the city’s preparations to host the 2020 summer Olympic Games.

Tomato Choka is usually made with ripe, red, firm, juicy tomatoes, however, green tomatoes make excellent choka too.

(Reuters) – Rangana Herath claimed four Australian wickets to spin Sri Lanka to a remarkable 106-run victory on an intriguing final day in the weather-hit first test in Pallekele yesterday.

A two-vehicle smash-up, involving a Toyota Raum and a water delivery Canter truck yesterday morning at Sheriff Street has left four persons, including a toddler, injured.

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada,  CMC – Trinidad and Tobago thrashed Jamaica by 78 runs to emerge as the only unbeaten team after two rounds of the Regional Under-15 Championship here Friday.

BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s Queen Sirikit, 83, has been treated for pneumonia at a hospital in Bangkok and is recovering, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement yesterday.

Dear Editor, May I join the many Guyanese and organizations that paid tribute to the Reverend Bishop George.

A group playing the Dog and the Bone game on the Georgetown seashore yesterday during low tide.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The state prosecutor’s office in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan said yesterday that nine people were found dead near Pemex pipelines in the municipality of Cuitzeo.

The mind game of chess was among 26 sport disciplines which had applied for recognition as an Olympic Sport at the 2020 Games in Tokyo.

Newly crowned Georgetown Football Association (GFA) league champions Western Tigers defeated Santos 2-0 Friday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground,Bourda.

A 32-year-old resident of Good Intent, West Bank Demerara is trying desperately to locate his motorcar that was stolen from in front of his home between last Sunday night and Monday morning.

(Trinidad Guardian) – Five men were murdered in four separate incidents over a 13-hour period starting from Friday night.

For the first half of the year, more than 61,000 new passports have been issued, which represents a sizeable increase compared to the figure for the same period last year, according to Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix.

Cases involving illegal immigration usually slide by without attracting much public attention, but that was not so last week.

The Moriche Oriole is usually found in areas where the Moriche palm tree (Mauritia flexuosa) occurs.

Dear Editor, My attention has been drawn to a letter from Mr EB John under the headline ‘Public Service Commission has always been the constitutional authority for approving the employment of public servants’ in SN of Thursday, July 28, which I have now read.

July 15, 1924 – July 18, 2016 By Cary Fraser   Bishop Randolph George’s life was testament to the power of faith, as a commitment to God expressed through the embrace of service to the human community.

Fixtures Maltenoes Ground Pitch (1): 10:00am Regal Masters vs HS Masters.

   An employee of Courts Main Street in African wear on Friday in the Main Street Avenue.

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Last week we discussed exercises for toning and how they can help you achieve the ideal physique you have pictured in your head.

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica Observer — The police have reported that six people were arrested in connection with the seizure of 470 pounds of ganja in Black River, St Elizabeth on Friday.

Pre-emancipation street sale on Main Street on Saturday where African wear and food were among the items on offer.

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – The United Nation Human Rights High Commission has called on Australia to give compensation to children abused in prison, after footage emerged of mistreatment.

Mark Fitzpatrick