Daily Archive: Thursday, September 8, 2016

MUMBAI, India,  CMC — Twenty20 superstar opener Chris Gayle says he is in talks with the West Indies Cricket Board for a possible return to Test cricket.

After weeks of pressure and condemnation over a pharmacy bond contract it struck with businessman Larry Singh of Linden Holding, the government today admitted that the arrangement was “undoubtedly undesirable” and that it would consider shortening the lease for the Sussex Street bond while expediting the search for another facility.

Lightning during this morning’s inclement weather conditions, affected three of the Guyana Power and Light’s feeders emanating from the Kingston Electricity Generation facility supplying customers in Georgetown from approximately 10:43 hrs.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday launched a scathing attack on the government’s proposed state assets recovery legislation saying that it transgressed fundamental constitutional rights and posed a threat to civil liberties.

(Trinidad Guardian) While trying to save her mother from an attack on Wednesday morning, 13-year-old Sydney Heeralal was chopped on both hands and received cuts to her left ear. 

Controversial Chinese logging company, Baishanlin yesterday vowed a court fight after the GFC signalled the yanking of its forest concessions following years of questions over its activities here and the absence of promised wood processing.

A fire which started around 11:30 pm on Tuesday in Adelphi Village has left a bedridden man dead and his 95-year-old mother homeless.

Joyce Lawrence who was convicted on September 5, 2016 of two Trafficking in Persons (TIP) offences should have faced mandatory jail time in addition to the order of restitution and fine that were imposed on her.

Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo yesterday said that he has advised Lennox Cornette, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of state-owned NCN to apologise to anchor, Natasha Smith for removing her from the air because she was pregnant.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Carl Greenidge yesterday said that an investigation has been launched into reports that Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr.

A teenager from West Berbice has left his family in a state of shock after he took his own life on Tuesday after a drinking spree.

Curtis Vasconcellos and Orwin Peters, who are charged with the attempted murder of a Grove businessman, shot during a botched robbery attempt last June, have been committed to stand trial at the High Court.

A Berbice Police Constable attached to the Felix Austin Police College was yesterday placed on $30,000 bail by Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh at the Mibicuri Magistrate’s Court on an unlawful wounding charge.

In the space of one day, school was re-opened and subsequently closed for pupils of Fort Ordnance Primary in East Canje, Berbice.

George Dover, the man charged last year with the attempted murder of a rival was yesterday committed to stand trial at the High Court.

A Dutch engineering team yesterday submitted a draft of a final report which is aimed at relieving the chronic flooding that has been experienced in the capital.

The Mayor & City Council yesterday reached a deal with vendors on Robb Street between Alexander and Bourda streets which would allow them to resume selling today.

The America Street money-changer who was shot and robbed on Tuesday morning at the Georgetown Stelling was also a victim of a robbery several years ago during which he “accidently” shot and killed a market vendor.

Nalini Budhram, the operator of a “medical school” on Lamaha Street was on Tuesday detained by the police following complaints by students and their parents over concerns that the facility was not legitimate.

An East Coast Demerara farmer has filed a $9.2M lawsuit against the Region Four, Regional Democratic Council (RDC) and its Vice Chairman Earl Lambert after his bora plants which were being cultivated on a dam were destroyed.

Two men armed with cutlasses attacked a fisherman and his wife of Lot 1 Johanna, North Black Bush Polder at around 9 pm on Tuesday and carted off $500,000 in cash and jewellery.

Antonio Do Nascimento Da Silva c/d Matogrose is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to the murder of Ana Maria Souza Da Silva which occurred on February 21, 2016, at Muruwa Backdam, Konawaruk, Potaro.

Shemar Britton and Kyle Edghill yesterday reached the quarter-finals of the 21-years and under category at the 58th Caribbean Table Tennis Championships in the Dominican Republic.

The woman who allegedly stabbed her child’s father on Monday night is now is police custody after she was arrested late Tuesday night.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Out-of-favor West Indies all-rounder Rayad Emrit is questioning his exclusion from newly announced regional squads for T20 and One Day International series against Pakistan starting later this month.

Users of the Hope, East Coast Demerara bridge remain uneasy over a growing gap along the structure and are calling on the authorities to have it fixed as soon as possible.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Simona Halep did something no one else was able to do against Serena Williams at the U.S.

Acting Commander of ‘C’ Division Paul Williams has urged parents to act as watchdogs and ensure that their children’s skills are channeled in the right direction.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Japan’s Kei Nishikori overcame second seed Andy Murray for a gruelling 1-6 6-4 4-6 6-1 7-5 see-saw victory yesterday to reach the U.S.

A New Amsterdam man who told the court that being “financially embarrassed” led to his attempt to rob the Colours clothing store on Robb Street, alleged being subjected to vigilante justice before being taken to the police station.

(Reuters) – American swimmer Ryan Lochte has been suspended for 10 months, U.S.

Dear Editor, “The Secretary General praised the willingness of Presidents Granger and Maduro to uphold their countries’ tradition of dialogue while a path toward resolution of the controversy is crafted that will be beneficial to both countries and their peoples.”

Despite only days remaining to the September 18th start of the Elite League, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has yet to announce the entity that will run the tournament’s second edition.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Glenn Maxwell struck a scintillating 96 in a tricky chase to help Australia beat India by three wickets in the third one-dayer  yesterday and take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Dear Editor, I have been assiduously following the letters written by RDC Councillor Mr H Yusuf in relation to the total disregard for any serious consultations with stakeholders in Region 6, and would like to agree with the facts which he so boldly outlined and which I do feel warrant my input.

(Cricinfo) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has withdrawn the proposal for a two-tier structure in Test cricket at the meeting of its chief executives’ committee (CEC) in Dubai yesterday, despite six Full Members reportedly being in favour of it.

Dear Editor, David Ramnarine, acting Commissioner of Police recently boldly read the ‘Riot Act’ to members of the anti-crime patrol and traffic ranks in relation to corrupt and other unlawful activities.

VIENTIANE,  (Reuters) – The Philippines said yesterday it was “gravely concerned” that Chinese boats were preparing to build structures at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, shattering an appearance of cordiality at an Asian summit in Laos.

Dear Editor, In the Stabroek News of September 6, we read of numerous charges for anyone who ventures into the timber industry. 

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC-Winfried Schaefer has been removed temporarily as head coach of Jamaica’s senior national football team over his handling of a cameraman while conducting an interview with the team’s manager at the Norman Manley International Airport on Sunday.

MECCA,  (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s top religious authority said Iran’s leaders were not Muslims, drawing a rebuke from Tehran in an unusually harsh exchange between the regional rivals over the running of the annual haj pilgrimage.

MIAMI, CMC- Caribbean power house Trinidad and Tobago will meet Costa Rica in their opening game of the Final Round of CONCACAF Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018.

Dear Editor, Decades ago the PPP were approached by Brazil to build a 1500 megawatt hydropower project at Tortuba, a deep water harbour in Demerara or the Essequibo and a highway to Brazil.

Following the closure of entries on Monday for the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation’s Raw National Championships, Buddy’s Gym has stepped in as the event’s main sponsor.

MARACAIBO, Venezuela,  (Reuters) – Foes of President Nicolas Maduro protested across Venezuela yesterday to demand a referendum to end his socialist rule, but numbers were far smaller than a huge opposition showing last week and matched by parallel pro-government rallies.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to the writing from Ms Elizabeth Alleyne titled, ‘Permanent Secretaries should not be political creatures’ (SN, September 7).

Champion athletes of the seventh Boyce/Jefford Classic, Alita Moore and Winston George were rewarded for the feats from the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) on Tuesday.

PHOENIX,  (Reuters) – A briefcase containing about $3 million in jewellery was stolen from a bus being used by Grammy-winning rapper Drake on his latest concert tour, Phoenix police said yesterday.

Dear Editor, The Ogle incident where persons posed as employees of the Ministry of Health is not singular.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – A pledge by Brazil’s new President Michel Temer not to run in the 2018 election enticed political rivals to back his coalition but pressure from his party might lead him to break the promise, jeopardizing the support he needs to push through reforms.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Scrub typhus, a deadly disease common in southeast Asia and spread by microscopic biting mites known as chiggers, has now taken hold in a part of South America and may have become endemic there, scientists said yesterday.

Dear Editor, It is a fact that natural science taught in tropical schools suffers through having evolved from that of temperate countries, and this may be said not only of its content, but of the methods used in teaching it.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – President Enrique Pena Nieto yesterday replaced his close ally and finance minister, Luis Videgaray, after the two were heavily criticized for Republican U.S

LOS TEQUES, Venezuela,  (Reuters) – Venezuelans struggling to feed their families, let alone their pets, during the country’s deep economic crisis are increasingly abandoning emaciated dogs in streets, public parks and makeshift shelters because they no longer can afford to care for them. 

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Karolina Pliskova, a grand slam underachiever, took a big step towards shedding that unwanted label by sweeping past Croatian teenager Ana Konjuh 6-2 6-2 yesterday to roar into the semi-finals of the U.S.

Dear Editor, The acting Police Commissioner must be commended for playing the role of a true commander.

On Friday, September 2, 2016, ranks of the Guyana Police Force, responding to a report of threats, where a firearm was allegedly used, went to a location at Black Water, Cuyuni River.

Over 4 000 years old, the famous Epic of Gilgamesh is considered the earliest surviving great work of literature.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Chronicle carried a report captioned ‘GOA pledges $1m yearly for Baird -NSC to help UG scholarship athletes.’

LA PAZ, (Reuters) – Feted by activists carrying a rainbow flag, transgender citizens in La Paz are celebrating their newfound right to register for identity cards with updated details under Bolivia’s new gender law.

SAN FRANCISCO,  (Reuters) – Apple Inc unveiled an iPhone 7 with high-resolution cameras and no headphone jack at its annual launch event yesterday, though the biggest surprise was the debut of a three-decade-old Nintendo game franchise, Super Mario Bros, on the smartphone.

For close to six years now reporters attached to this newspaper have gone to various communities in all ten regions of Guyana, seeking to shed light on their customs, way of life and issues in a series of features called ‘The World Beyond Georgetown’, recognising that for a very long time, many of the far-to-reach places were out of sight and in several instances out of mind as well.