Daily Archive: Saturday, August 13, 2016

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Jamaica’s Elaine Thompson won the Olympic women’s 100 metres gold medal with a time of 10.71 seconds in the final on Saturday, beating two-time defending champion and compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce into third place.

The Ministry of Finance this evening denied a report in the Guyana Times which said that tariffs on steel imports had been increased.

(Reuters) – India crushed West Indies at the third test in St Lucia on Saturday, clinching the series and prompting captain Virat Kohli to say his team were going from “strength to strength”.

(Trinidad Guardian) Southern Division police are warning Pokemon trainers against venturing into parks and lonely areas late at nights, saying that they are making themselves a target for bandits.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s history-chasing sprinter, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has laid down the gauntlet for her rivals as she clocked the fastest time in the heats of the women’s 100m for the Jamaican trio heading into the semis.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday laced into government for not showing evidence of a development plan for the country and simply sitting and waiting for oil revenues.

An autopsy has found that Malika Hamilton, the 14-year-old whose body was pulled out of the Hope Canal on Tuesday, died as a result of asphyxiation compounded by trauma to the neck and police are treating her death as a murder.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia,  CMC – Another dramatic batting collapse, coupled with positive batting from India, left West Indies facing an anxious day on Saturday,  to avoid defeat in the third Test at the Darren Sammy National Stadium.

Defending Public Health Minister Dr George Norton amid growing criticism over a controversial contract for the storage of pharmaceuticals, President David Granger said the minister entered into the contract to avoid the new rates being demanded by the New GPC.

Two of Guyana’s athletes, Winston George and Brenessa Thompson were eliminated in the preliminary rounds of their events yesterday at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

The man who allegedly tried to ship nearly 194 lbs of cocaine hidden in seafood at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) was yesterday charged with possession of drugs for trafficking and was remanded to prison.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Katie Ledecky of the United States destroyed the field in the 800 metres freestyle yesterday, breaking her own world record to complete a rare Olympic swimming treble.

Easton Stapleton, the Jamaican national who tried to mail cocaine hidden in deodorant and paper markers, yesterday told a city court that he had been instructed to smuggle the drugs on board a flight out of the country but he decided to try using the post office instead.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Kirani James, Wayde van Niekerk and LaShawn Merritt moved a step closer to their highly-anticipated 400 metres showdown when they all eased through the first round of heats at the Rio Olympic Stadium yesterday.

Accused yesterday of stymieing the appointment of Deputy Registrar of the Deeds Registry Zanna Frank, Attorney General (AG) Basil Williams declined comment saying he would need to be properly briefed on the allegations being made.

A teenager is now dead after he lost control of the car he was driving along the Three Friends Public Road, Essequibo Coast and slammed into a lamp pole on Thursday night.

A fourth-quarter assault led by Stephon Gillis propelled Pacesetters to a 83-66 win over Colts when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) sanctioned Turbo King of the Ring Open Hardcourt Championship continued yesterday.

Revenue collection for the first part of the year was 9.7 percent higher than the same period in 2015, buoyed by a 5 percent increase in revenues from Value Added Tax (VAT) as well as an increase from company taxes, which included $675.2 million from a company operating in the oil industry.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – American Michelle Carter stunned champion Valerie Adams with a throw of 20.63 metres on her final attempt to win Olympic shot put gold and deny the New Zealander a third successive title yesterday.

The Guyana Agricultural & General Workers Union (GAWU) says that hundreds of LBI estate workers struck on Thursday and yesterday to object to their planned transfer to the Enmore estate and the union accused GuySuCo of not wanting discussions on the matter.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Always the crown jewel in the Olympic athletics programme, the Rio 100 metres final is shaping up to be extraordinary for many reasons.

The market vendors have formalized themselves into a union and President Eon Andrews said the body is seeking to restore respect to the vendors.

Director of the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) Marlan Cole has said that some of the recent criticisms levelled against him and his department, reinforce and reassure him that he is performing his duties.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – London Olympic champion Andy Murray reached the semi-finals of the men’s tennis yesterday after winning a third-set tie-break to scrape through a testing encounter against American Steve Johnson.

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) made a huge seizure of illegal fuel at the “Old Mac” wharf on the Essequibo Coast, resulting in the arrests of five persons for questioning.  

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Briton Jessica Ennis-Hill made an excellent start to the defence of her Olympic heptathlon title yesterday to lead after four events overnight, but her compatriot Katarina Johnson-Thompson is up against it after a shot-put disaster.

Government yesterday confirmed that the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology would be relocated to the western wing of the National Museum.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Lionel Messi has announced that he will play on for Argentina, reversing his decision in June to retire from international soccer.

A man was yesterday charged and remanded to prison for the murder of tractor operator Rampersaud Rattan, who was fatally stabbed during an argument on Monday evening.

A resident of Jackass Island, who police say fatally stabbed another man for gossiping about him, was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with murder.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana smashed the world record to win the Olympic 10,000 metres title on Friday, blowing away the competition in one of the greatest ever long-distance races at the Games.

Edward Skeete and Nabadingi Gobin, charged with fatally shooting a man in Tucville last year, were yesterday committed to stand trial for his murder.

Dear Editor, It was with great sadness that I read the Stabroek News article captioned `Gov’t considering relocating Walter Roth museum – Harmon’ in yesterday’s edition concerning the Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology. 

A Port Mourant youth, who was on trial for the rape of a four-year-old, was yesterday freed of the charge after a jury found him not guilty.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil,  CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s George Bovell made his final Olympic appearance, finishing 27th overall in the men’s 50 metres freestyle here Thursday, as the Caribbean suffered another disappointing day in the pool.

Lisolette La Cruz, the shopkeeper who was charged last year for the unlawful possession of a pistol, ammunition and a small quantity of ganja, was yesterday sentenced to three years in jail.

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil,  CMC – Barbadian sprint hurdler Kierre Beckles is convinced she can reach the final of the event here at the Rio Olympics, and says she is already honing her focus for the preliminary rounds which get underway next Tuesday.

Dear Editor, Much was promised by the President in his campaign against corruption in government.

Residents of Cactus Street, West Ruimveldt are pleading with the authorities to remove the derelict firetrucks and other vehicles that are parked on the parapet.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Bradley Wiggins fired Britain to track cycling team pursuit gold in a titanic final battle with Australia on Friday, etching his name as his country’s most decorated Olympian to boot.

Dear Editor, The statements emanating from the Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) on the President’s stated intent to have his administration address the issue of the regularizing of African ancestral land are wicked and would pit one race against the other.

Some 30 government and non-governmental organisations came together yesterday to promote youth employment under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport for the celebration of International Youth Day.

Singer/songwriter Troy ‘Mario Kein’ Wright, is a Reggae artiste for whom his music truly is his life.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro yesterday announced a 50 percent minimum wage hike that takes effect on Sept.

Dear Editor, Yesterday, I opened the two newspapers and I read and there they are: three firsts, and all on the positive side. 

(Reuters) – Frankie Dettori claimed his 3,000th winner yesterday, becoming the sixth jockey to reach the landmark in British Flat racing.

Dear Editor, As we are fast approaching our Amerindian heritage month celebrations, September 2016, there is a number of very important items and topics that can be included in our programme of activities.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Asad Shafiq and Younus Khan made gritty centuries to lift Pakistan to 340 for six as England’s bowlers toiled in perfect batting conditions on the second day of the final test at The Oval yesterday.

SANTIAGO,  (Reuters) – Swiss-based mining and trading firm Glencore said it would begin arbitration proceedings against Bolivia over the nationalization of some of its assets by the Evo Morales government.

Hi Everyone, If you are of a certain age you will recall the August holidays being rife with outdoor activities – climbing trees, picking fruits and eating them to our heart’s content, playing gam (marbles), hop scotch, and running our own Olympic-style races.

Canadian mining firm Guyana Goldfields Inc produced 32,053 ounces of gold at its Aurora mine in Region Seven during the second quarter of this year and its optimism is high that the second half of the year will see better results.

ALTOONA, Pa., (Reuters) – Republican Donald Trump yesterday backed away from comments calling President Barack Obama and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton the founders of the militant group Islamic State, while the Republican Party sought to project unity behind their candidate.

The final report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the fire at the Drop-in Centre on Hadfield Street that claimed the lives of two young brothers was delivered to Minister of State Joseph Harmon yesterday.

After I returned to Guyana from studying overseas, I was always met with stunned expressions when persons found out that I was pursuing a career in fashion.

Dear Editor,   I listened to Minister Trotman at the press briefing regarding the Pharmaceutical Bond rental scandal and the recommendations outlined in the report submitted to President Granger and I make the following points:None of the recommendations actually say that the contract should be terminated.

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – Cuba is awash with official tributes to former leader Fidel Castro ahead of his 90th birthday today, even as its people and leadership have begun to look beyond the legacy of the Communist-ruled state’s founding figure.

BEIRUT,  (Reuters) – U.S.-backed forces have seized full control of the northern Syrian city of Manbij near the Turkish border after the last remaining Islamic State fighters, who had been using civilians as human shields, left, a spokesman for the group said yesterday.

(Reuters) – Former Pakistan cricket captain Hanif Mohammad, who was dubbed “Little Master” years before the sobriquet was given to India’s Sachin Tendulkar, has died at the age of 81, world cricket’s governing body said yesterday.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka’s government yesterday agreed a new version of its $1.4 billion real estate agreement with China after changing the terms and blocking the outright sale of land – part of a project covering a square mile right next to the capital’s port.

CHICAGO, (Reuters) – The Obama administration yesterday declared a public health emergency in the U.S.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Michael Phelps of the United States won the Olympic 200 metres individual medley yesterday to capture the 22nd gold medal of his career and become the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Games.

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Dear Editor, International Youth Day observed under the theme ‘The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and Achieving Sustainable Consumption and Production’ represents the opportunity for youth at home and abroad to reflect on the work, progress and struggles of all youths, regardless of race, class or ethnicity.

Gestational hypertension and foetal heart defect were the causes of two the two stillbirths at the Lethem Regional Hospital in July, investigations have found.

Politikles

Trinidadian poet Imo Bakari launched his book, Conversations this week at the Conference Room of the National Library.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Captain Steve Smith believes Australian batsmen will have to “reinvent” their game to avoid a whitewash in the third and final test against Sri Lanka beginning today.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s Senate is expected to hold the final session for the impeachment trial of President Dilma Rousseff on Aug.

The Brexit vote and the rise of Donald Trump indicate that a large number of the British and American voters have lost faith in a globalized world.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil’s largest labor unions plan to stage nationwide protests next week against government plans to cut pensions and worker benefits, signaling growing tensions over deficit-cutting efforts.

The first time I was confronted with the reality of child sexual abuse was during my early teens.

Dear Editor, Dynamic Airways International Flight 2D401 out of NY’s JFK Airport departed over an hour late from its scheduled 1am departure on Friday, August 5, 2016 bound for Cheddi Jagan Airport.