Daily Archive: Tuesday, August 30, 2016

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Pop star Chris Brown was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on Tuesday after a daylong standoff at his Los Angeles home that began with a dawn 911 call from a woman, police said.

Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman today gave an undertaking to convene a committee to examine the state of bauxite mining in Guyana and the future of the industry in this the centennial year of bauxite mining in Guyana.

A stint at the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) was meaningful and rewarding for the more than 100 students from various schools in the city who participated in the Work-Study Attachment 2016, a release from the GRA said today.

MIAMI, CMC- Former West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul is continuing to protest his unceremonious expulsion from the regional squad, saying he has given yeoman service without being honoured.

Police Constable Timothy Horatio who was allegedly the driver of a minibus that was involved in an accident on Regent Street on August 27, 2016, during which several persons were injured and one subsequently died, has been charged with Causing Death by Dangerous Driving.

MANILA, (Reuters) – China will be the “loser” if it does not recognise an international court ruling against its territorial claims in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay said today.

With the addition of five new work stations at the Central Passport and Immigration Office in Georgetown, a larger number of applications are being processed at a much faster rate, resulting in the disappearance of the regular early morning lines outside of the location.

Robert Benn, the contractor who fatally shot a man and wounded his companion as they tried to turn their vehicle on his driveway, was yesterday read charges of murder and attempted murder.

Two men, including a Brazilian national, were yesterday charged with trafficking nine women, who police say were held against their will at a Providence, East Bank Demerara house, where they were beaten and threatened.

The 14-year-old who was held at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, on Friday, following the discovery of a quantity of cocaine in the handles of his suitcase, has been released, while his mother and another individual are expected to be charged soon for drug trafficking.

The dismembered body of a farmer was discovered early yesterday morning along the Adventure Public Road, Linden-Soesdyke Highway and it is still unclear how he met his demise.

Police have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of Port Kaituma shop owner Ramsammy Narine, who was killed on Sunday morning after he allegedly refused to sell two customers who wanted to buy more alcohol.

Almost five months since losing his wife after the motorcycle they were travelling on was hit by a car, a man yesterday found himself being charged with causing her death.

Two men, who were allegedly found with over 12 pounds of cocaine during a police stop, were yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with possession of the drug for trafficking.

A group of armed bandits, one of whom was dressed as a woman, robbed a Pere Street, Kitty hotel on Sunday night, when they carted off a quantity of cash and electronics and left staff members traumatised.

One man is now in police custody while five others are on the run following an exchange of gunfire yesterday with Police at Enmore, East Coast Demerara.

Kirk Errol Paton, 38,  is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to ‘Trafficking in Person and Forgery’ on November 06, 2014, at the Central Immigration and Passport Office, Camp Street.

The Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce is calling on President David Granger to ask Minister of Health, Dr George Norton to resign over the controversial contract for a pharmaceutical bond which saw the minister misleading Parliament.

Rehabilitation work to Fort Ordnance Primary School in East Canje, Berbice has hit a snag as a security guard attached to the school has allegedly helped herself to $77,000 worth in materials.

President of Guyana and People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Leader David Granger says that despite the rejection from the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), he will continue to press it to co-operate for the social cohesion of the nation.

As police continue to probe the murder of 76-year-old David Ramkissoon, his son and the two other persons who were initially held have been released.

A woman yesterday fainted in a city court after hearing a request for $1 million compensation from another woman who she is accused of injuring.

Local wildlife conservation and management is to be managed by the Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission, which has been created under the recently passed Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill.

Tensions rose yesterday during the trial of the men charged with dousing newspaper columnist and activist Freddie Kissoon with faeces after the complainant requested that the trial magistrate excuse herself from hearing the case.

LAUDERHILL, Florida,  CMC – India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes the United States market is a prime destination for the continued expansion of cricket.

Police will be seeking legal advice on how to proceed against two persons who remain in custody after last week’s fatal boat crash on the Aruka River, Commander of ‘F’ Division Rabindranauth Budhram said yesterday.

The two businessmen, who were taken into police custody after the recent vigilante killing at Pearl, have been released as the police await the results of gunpowder residue tests.

The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) yesterday paid homage to the outstanding performers in the recently concluded Pre-Cadet and Cadet Championship held in Jamaica.

The Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has called for greater collaboration between miners and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) in order to improve mining practices.

The four international pitches at the Guyana National Stadium,Providence, are currently undergoing a massive overhaul and curators are confident that the new pitches will be of the highest standard once completed.

A test of natural strength will be on display when the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) stages its Raw Championships on September 18.

Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) General Secretary Lincoln Lewis has accused the government of showing that it cares more for its bilateral relations with Russia than it does for its own citizens, after the Social Protection Ministers recently met with the management of the Bauxite Company of Guyana Incorporated (BCGI) in the absence of the workers’ union.

Dear Editor, Please permit me a few column inches to thank Courts Guyana Limited for removing an animated video ad on Facebook that was flagged for racist and sexist portrayals.

A teen is among two Agricola, East Bank Demerara residents now out on bail after being charged with having an illegal shotgun.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Serena Williams has been here before. Twelve months after her bid for the coveted calendar-year grand slam ended with a shock defeat to Roberta Vinci of Italy in the U.S. Open semi-finals,

Smythfield Rockers humbled Ithaca Hardliners 79-41 when the A. Ally’s & Sons basketball championships continued Sunday at the Ithaca Basketball Court, Berbice.

Dear Editor, There is a pervasive and irritating habit which really gets one’s prickle. 

Dear Editor, The calls have been loud and many for the head of the embattled Minister of Health, Dr George Norton.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – A Rio de Janeiro court yesterday ordered the release of the jailed former top European member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Patrick Hickey, pending further investigation into charges that he took part in a ring to illegally sell tickets.

Less than a year after $140M was spent to make the Lady Northcote seaworthy again, the vessel is down after the loading mechanism stopped working.

Dear Editor, Have we evolved as a nation? Have we lost all reasoning and knowledge to understand what acceptable or unacceptable behaviour among our politicians is?

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal was worn out from his Rio Olympics exertions after emerging from an injury absence to win doubles gold, but the Spaniard perked back up with his trip to New York for the U.S. Open.

The trial of former health minister Dr Bheri Ramsaran, for using insulting language towards women’s rights activist Sherlina Nageer, has been adjourned until September 19th for decision.

Dear Editor, India celebrated her 69th Independence anniversary last August 15 in ceremonies around the country.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – A defiant President Dilma Rousseff warned yesterday that her conservative opponents were trampling on Brazil’s democracy by using trumped-up charges to oust her and roll back the social advances of 13 years of leftist rule.

HAMILTON, Bermuda,  CMC – Larry Mussenden, who made an unsuccessful bid for the top CONCACAF post earlier this year, has announced he is to step down as president of the Bermuda Football Association (BFA) next month.

The Guyana Police Force’s ‘B’ Division last Saturday honoured ranks and civil society partners for their efforts in helping to make the division safer.

Ahead of a General Council meeting scheduled for September 2, members of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) are being invited to share their views on the increase in wages and salaries being offered by the Government of Guyana (GoG).

A week since reclaiming responsibility for garbage collection within several city wards, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is trying to iron out hiccups in its operations, while residents are trying to adjust.

Dear Editor, I am delighted to see my old mucker Ruel Johnson has won a prestigious writing scholarship in the USA later this year.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Captain Kenwyne Jones says Trinidad and Tobago are highly motivated for Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Guatemala, especially following their difficult away trip there last November.

BEIRUT/KARKAMIS, Turkey,  (Reuters) – Turkish-backed forces pushed deeper into northern Syria yesterday and drew a rebuke from NATO ally the United States, which said it was concerned the battle for territory had shifted away from targeting Islamic State.

MANILA, (Reuters) – A Philippines senator who is leading an inquiry into the spate of killings unleashed by President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ has vowed to press on despite bizarre accusations and insults raining on her from the country’s leader.

Banks DIH Limited on Saturday presented bursaries to 24 children of shareholders and employees who were successful at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) at a ceremony at the Banks DIH Sports Club, Thirst Park.

The delayed furnishing of a Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) well in ‘E’ Field, Sophia, has left residents in the area without an adequate water supply for several months, forcing some to use water from nearby trenches for domestic purposes.

Dear Editor, Before the May 2015 election, like many of the citizenry, I was praying and hoping for a change to come to our country.

Western Tigers, Winners Connection and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) sealed their berths to the semi-final round following quarterfinal wins in the Mayor’s Cup Football championships Sunday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.

Twenty health sector specialists are participating in a four-day training course in the Hospital Safety Index and Green Economy Checklist Course.

PRETORIA, (Reuters) – South Africa slid to 105 for six on the third day of the second and final test against New Zealand yesterday but were still firmly in command at Centurion, holding a 372-run lead.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexico’s government yesterday dismissed the head of federal police, Enrique Galindo, after a recent report that detailed grave human rights abuses by officers serving under him.

Dear Editor,The year 2016 makes it 100 years of bauxite mining in Guyana, and what does Guyana have to show for it? 

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – Gene Wilder, whose wild curls and startling blue eyes brought a frantic air to roles in the movies “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” “Young Franken-stein” and “Blazing Saddles,” died yesterday at the age of 83, his family said.

AUSTIN, Texas,  (Reuters) – Lucy, one of the best known ancestors of humans to ever roam the earth, may have died after a fall from a tree, University of Texas researchers said on Monday after studying her 3.18-million-year-old fossilized remains.

BELO HORIZONTE/ RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – The deadly collapse of a tailings dam at the Samarco mine, owned by Vale SA and BHP Billiton, last November was caused by drainage and design issues, a report into Brazil’s worst-ever environmental disaster showed yesterday.

LAHORE, Pakistan, (Reuters) – Pakistani police said on Sunday that three Islamists suspected of being behind an attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in the city of Lahore in 2009 had been killed during a shootout.

Dear Editor, The Environmental Community Health Organisation (ECHO) is pleased to note the “green” theme of the People’s National Congress Reform’s (PNCR) recently concluded 19th Biennial Delegates Congress; the largest party in the current Coalition government. 

    The artist and his creation: Artist Winfield James crafted this paper mache bust of late former president Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham as an exhibit for the recently held Biennial Delegates Congress of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR).

Problems with certain sections of the Central Broward Regional Park outfield which West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite said were ‘unsafe’, was the deciding factor in calling off play in Sunday’s second T20I in Lauderhill.

(Reuters) Not many Bollywood film stars go from the big screen to television, but the Indian actor and producer Anil Kapoor has not had a traditional career.

(Jamaica Observer) There is yet another negative report pointed at Bar-bados’ immigration officers at the Grantley Adams International Airport.

 (Reuters) – New Jersey researchers said yesterday they had identified perhaps the first strain of E.

The big question this week among Trumpologists — practitioners of the new science of trying to decipher Donald Trump’s sequences of half-sentences that pass for speeches — is whether he has softened his rhetoric on immigration.

It was always likely that the negotiations between the government and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) over increases in public servants’ wages, salaries and allowances might, at some stage, hit hurdles and that is exactly what now appears to be the case.

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