Articles published on Thursday, August 11, 2016
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela is on the verge of a “political earthquake” that will cause the government to collapse because the country’s massive economic problems mean the current situation is not sustainable, opposition chief Jesus Torrealba said.
Police say they are investigating a Robbery Under Arms committed on three Japanese Nationals and taxi driver Abdool Rahim, 38 years, of Canal No.
MANILA, (Reuters) – Philippine Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay called on China on Thursday to respect maritime law and security as well as the rule of law, to resolve disputes in both the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
A miner last evening shot and injured his wife before killing himself with the weapon at their North Road, Lacytown, Georgetown home.
A police officer was yesterday charged with the attempted murder of an alleged abuser, who he was called to subdue for an arrest.
Ranks attached to the Police narcotics branch on Tuesday intercepted a large quantity of cocaine hidden in seafood at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri.
The application made by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) prosecutor in May to summon journalist Travis Chase and a station manager to testify in the trial of self-confessed drug trafficker Barry Dataram was yesterday given the go ahead.
The Sussex Street building that is expected to be used as a storage bond for pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Public Health was only purchased by the owner of Linden Holding Company, Larry Singh on March 4, 2016 and the purchase price of $25 million is identical to the amount provided by the government as a deposit.
Former Minister of Health Dr Noel Blackman has reached a deal with the US in relation to charges of conspiracy to distribute and distribution of the painkiller, oxycodone.
Opposition Leader, Bharrat Jagdeo has said that the government has breached the financial regulations by using the Contingency Fund instead of the Consolidated Fund for the single-sourcing of a pharmaceutical storage bond.
President David Granger has appointed a Cabinet Sub-Committee to review, examine and report on the storage of medicine and medical supplies.
A 45-year-old miner died on Tuesday after the excavator he was working on toppled and submerged him in a pond at the Omai mines in Region Eight.
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) says it has been working round-the-clock to tackle the recent paddy bug infestation in Region Two, contrary to media reports of GRDB’s non-involvement.
Approximately $1.6 billion owed to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has been collected between last October and now and CEO Dr Richard Van West-Charles said the utility was moving to improve its revenue collection in a bid to provide water to consumers around the country 24 hours a day.
Public servants, both past and present will be subjects of investigations conducted by the State Asset Recovery Unit (SARU), Attorney General Basil Williams said yesterday while hinting that there is no need now to investigate ministers of this government.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Opener Kraigg Brathwaite’s tenth Test match fifty underscored a positive West Indies reply after centuries from Ravi Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha gave India a strong foothold on the second day of the third Test here Wednesday.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) , Michael Khan has been told by Health Minister Dr George Norton to stay off the job at least until Cabinet addresses the findings of the forensic audit into the institution.
The National Assembly on Monday night approved $17.9 million to assist Guyanese law students attending the Trinidad and Tobago-based Hugh Wooding Law School over the next two years, but government was unable to immediately say how much each student will now have to pay.
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – IAAF President Sebastian Coe announced a shake up of the organisation yesterday aimed at ensuring there can be no repeat of the corruption scandals that have dogged athletics’ governing body during his first, tumultuous, year in office.
A breathtaking sport, swimming has been in the Olympic Games since Athens 1896.
The charge of having a derelict vehicle blocking a parapet brought against Member of Parliament Juan Edghill was yesterday dismissed on the basis that insufficient evidence was presented.
Pepsi Hikers maintained their unbeaten run in the Lucozade Indoor Hockey Championship Men’s Divi-sion, defeating Bounty Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) 6-3 on Tuesday at the National Gymnasium.
Sugar and rice production plunged in the first half of the year, resulting in a reduction of production targets for the year.
Residents of Jackson Creek, Upper Corentyne, have coped with their living situation for many years.
Digicel has once again flexed its corporate muscle for the Guyana Cup.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Fast bowler Miguel Cummins said he was relieved to finally claim his maiden Test wicket especially after enduring a “tough” debut Test in Kingston last week.
The mother of murdered businessman Oriley Small took to the witness stand on Tuesday to deliver testimony at the preliminary inquiry (PI) into the charge against his accused killer Morris Prince.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Discarded West Indies Twenty20 captain Darren Sammy has urged his countrymen to support the ongoing Test match between West Indies and India, despite their anger of his sacking.
The trial of a Linden driver charged with causing the death of traffic officer Nakosi ‘Kelvin’ La Fleur, who succumbed to his injuries after he was struck down whilst on duty, commenced yesterday with testimony from an officer who was involved in the investigation.
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Japan’s stunning run to the semi-finals of the inaugural Olympic sevens tournament has captivated the host nation of the next Summer Games and surprised even the players, leading try scorer Lomano Lemeki said yesterday.
Five Venezuelan women who were yesterday charged with entering Guyana illegally were fined and deported to their country.
The Ministry of Public Infrastructure’s Special Projects Unit, in collaboration with the Mayor and City Council’s Engineer’s Department completed rehabilitation works on Louisa Row on Tuesday.
A post-mortem examination performed on the remains of Rampersaud Rattan, who was stabbed on Monday evening, revealed that he died as a result of a puncture to the heart.
BULAWAYO, (Reuters) – Part-time spinners Ish Sodhi and Martin Guptill bagged three wickets each as Zimbabwe folded on the final day of the second test to hand New Zealand a comprehensive 254-run victory yesterday.
LONDON, (Reuters) – England will name an unchanged team for the final test against Pakistan at The Oval as they seek to wrap up the series, captain Alastair Cook said yesterday.
In an effort to make the ‘awareness’ work of physically challenged employees of the National Commission for Disability (NCD) easier, Gaico Construction & General Services Inc.
A 44-year-old man and a teenager yesterday denied being involved in breaking into a home at Eteringbang and stealing a quantity of items and were placed on substantial bail by a city magistrate.
When the allegation was put to him that he stole from the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL), former director Carvil Duncan chose to remain silent, the arresting officer on Tuesday testified.
Pacesetters crushed the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans 101-60 in their u23 matchup when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA)-sanctioned Turbo King of the Ring Hardcourt Championship commenced yesterday at the Burnham Court.
(The Sports Xchange) – Manny Pacquiao confirmed yesterday he will come out of retirement to fight World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas on Nov.
A man, accused of stealing a gold band, was remanded to prison on Tuesday after a court heard that he had a similar charged pending against him.
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – The disappointment of missing out on an individual Olympic double has not left Allyson Felix, but the world 400 metres champion could still win three gold medals at the Rio Games.
The Better Hope to Sparendaam sea shore has seen an increase of natural mangrove regeneration.
LONDON, CMC – Both West Indies players Deandra Dottin and Hayley Matthews suffered the indignity of being dismissed without scoring as their Lancashire Thunder went down by seven wickets to Surrey Stars in the inaugural England Women’s Super League here Tuesday.
Several Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), community groups and individuals on Tuesday participated in an information session on the Direct Aid Programme (DAP), facilitated by the Australian High Commission stationed in Trinidad.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Legendary fast bowler Joel Garner believes a full developed first class programme will help improve West Indies’ fortunes at international level.
The Guyana Foundation Sunrise Centre recently benefitted from a donation from the Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry Ltd (GBTI) to complete the outfitting of the Centre’s counselling room.
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Swiss Fabian Cancellara outclassed his rivals to win the Olympic time trial gold for the second time on Wednesday, powering to victory after a masterful ride around the 54.5km circuit.
Dear Editor, This is in relation to an article published in K.N.
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – By his own admission, Michael Phelps could not have scripted it better as he won back the title closest to his heart on an evening of pure gold for the most medalled Olympic athlete of all time.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Wednesday accused Republican opponent Donald Trump of inciting violence with his call for gun rights activists to stop her from nominating liberal U.S.
Dear Editor, Youth work is a noble enterprise and several youth groups in Guyana are exemplars in their consistent efforts.
(Reuters) – Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has accused his former club of changing their values after they set a world record with Paul Pogba’s transfer fee.
Dear Editor, Thirty one years on and from the grave the name Burnham commands more attention than those of both living and dead presidents.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Baltimore officials yesterday pledged to carry out sweeping police department reforms after a scathing U.S.
Former presidents Bharrat Jagdeo and Donald Ramotar were last evening part of a panel at a public forum organized by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP).
The Belize Supreme Court yesterday overturned the country’s sodomy law with Chief Justice Kenneth Benjamin’s landmark ruling that Section 53 of the Criminal Code which criminalises consenting intercourse between adults of the same sex contravenes the right granted by the Belize Constitution, according to the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate voted overwhelmingly yesterday to indict President Dilma Rousseff on charges of breaking budget laws and to begin an impeachment trial that is expected to oust her from office and end 13 years of rule by the Workers Party.
Dear Editor, August 5 marked the 31st death anniversary of Linden Forbes Samson Burnham who was the longest serving head of state even though he died at a relatively young age of sixty-two.
TRIPOLI, (Reuters) – Libyan forces battling to oust Islamic State from Sirte yesterday captured a large convention hall complex in the city centre, seizing a symbolic base where militants once held meetings and flew their black jihadist flag.
PACARAIMA, Brazil, (Reuters) – Government employee Jose Lara this month used some vacation days to take a long scenic bus ride through the verdant plateaus and sweeping savannas of southern Venezuela, but the trip was anything but a holiday.
It is generally known that no one enters into any business for any other reason than to make money.
Dear Editor, The opposition elders, wise men, and brain trust have some difficult, far reaching decisions to make, on what strategy to pursue.
The silence is noticeably deafening. After all it’s very late Sunday, close to midnight, in a rather serious suburb in northern western Trinidad, when I hear the shout from down Upper Conaree, “Where my Warriors family…?.”
The National Library Linden branch may soon get a facelift as members of the Retrieve Community Development Council (CDC) donated 15 gallons of paint on Tuesday last.
