Daily Archive: Sunday, September 11, 2016

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, diagnosed with pneumonia, became overheated and fell ill at a Sept.

ROSEAU, Dominica,  CMC – West Indies Cricket Board president, Dave Cameron, yesterday evaded questions on the future of head coach Phil Simmons and Test captain Jason Holder, choosing rather to launch a robust defence of his board’s performance in the face of mounting public criticism.

The police say they are investigating the murder of Omesh Chetram, 34 years, of Unity, ECD, which occurred sometime between 11:30h last night and 01:30h this morning at Bourda and Alexander streets, Georgetown.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident which occurred at about 10 last night, at the corner of Garnett and Sheriff streets, which resulted in the death of 4 year old Abiola Providence of Newtown, Kitty.

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley will deliver an address to the nation tonight on matters of national importance.

Although the forensic audits that recommended criminal investigations of public officers for alleged crimes committed under the former government are with the police, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan says investigations are at a standstill because scared witnesses are not giving statements.

Story and photos by Joanna Dhanraj Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast is a relatively large village when it comes to square miles, but many of its residents, particularly those who lived along the Public Road, have migrated.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – West Indies Cricket Board president, Dave Cameron, has made no apology for his controversial leadership style but says mutual respect must be the critical element in the relationship between himself and senior players.

Although Guyana’s envoy to Kuwait Dr. Shamir Ally was convicted in the United States of an offence under the US Securities Exchange Act, the Alliance for Change (AFC) last evening stressed that he was never convicted of a crime and always maintained his innocence in the civil case brought against him.

A liar, racist, demagogue and misogynist is the presidential candidate of the once great Republican Party.

Caribbean 11 years and Under gold medal winner Kaysan Ninvalle yesterday inked a lifetime membership contract with the Providence, East Bank Demerara-based gym Fitness 53.

When I was young, and benefited not only from a fresh and eagerly absorptive mind but also from a strong belief that an eternity of life stretched in front of me, I loved to read big books, books of immense length.

The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has received 157 complaints against police ranks during the first eight months of this year and its Chairman, retired judge Cecil Kennard, has noted the need for additional investigations in light of the increasing number of reports being received each year.

A traditional giant will meet a rising force when Western Tigers lock horns with the Guyana Police Force (GPF) today in the final of the Mayor’s Cup Football Championship at the Tucville Community ground from 21:00hrs.

A lot more needs to be done to ensure that the crime rate is further reduced, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan said last Friday, while noting that the introduction of more social programmes can help.

I came into music at a time when comedy was a big ingredient in the popular music of the Caribbean.

Michael Anthony kicked off the month of September in fine style yesterday, winning the feature 35-lap event of the 16th Degree sponsored 11-race programme at the National Park.

Rain ruined the final day between George-town and East Coast while table leaders Lower Corentyne maintained their unbeaten run as round three of the Jaguars Franchise League 3-Day tourney ended yesterday.

Ten per cent of Guyana’s women believe that a husband is justified in beating a wife if she neglects the children, demonstrates her autonomy ‒ for example by leaving the house without his permission ‒  refuses him sex, argues with him or burns the food.

Over the next ten years it is likely that the ways in which we all think about the Caribbean will change radically.

Stable owners pick the phone up and make that call, entries for the Kennard Memorial Turf Club meet billed for September 18 closes in today.

Three juveniles escaped from the Sophia Juvenile Holding Centre early yesterday morning after they dug a hole in the concrete wall of the lower flat and scaled the fence and up to last evening one had been recaptured, while efforts were being made to apprehend the other two.

The parents of Joshua and Antonio George, the two young boys who perished in the fire at the Drop-in Centre, have agreed to accept the government’s offer of a plot of land and a fully furnished two-bedroom house.

The first of a series of Champion of Champions dominoes tournament involving teams which have won or placed second in dominoes tournaments gets underway today at 1223 Gaulding Place, South Ruimveldt.

Introduction Last’s week column identified several key trends on the demand side of the global energy market.

Mumbling and grumbling Over the years, there has been plenty mumbling and grumbling about the quality of government services among the general public. 

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – World number one Novak Djokovic has enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Sunday’s U.S.

Two-year-old Emmanie Melvin, who was born with an exposed brain and anencephaly (the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp), recently returned to Guyana after undergoing a successful surgery in Suriname and his mother is now appealing to the public for assistance for his post-surgery care.

LAHORE, Pakistan, CMC – National selectors have called up uncapped pacer Rumman Raees and recalled the experienced Umar Akmal for the three-match Twenty20 series against West Indies later this month.

A proposal is on the table to relocate minibus operators from the Linden bus park on Hadfield Street in order to accommodate Route 41 (South Ruim-veldt) operators.

Alliance for Change (AFC) leader Khemraj Ramjattan believes that his party is doing a fantastic job as part of the governing APNU+AFC coalition.

Guyana’s male and female chess teams lost their respective eight round matches to Barbados and Zambia respectively as the 42nd annual Chess Olympiad continued yesterday in Baku, Azerbaijan.

In this week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket, Roger Seymour looks at events that took place 77 years ago this month.

There Was An Indian There was an Indian, who had known no change, Who strayed content along a sunlit beach Gathering shells.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Germany’s Angelique Kerber began her reign as world number one in imperious style battling past a determined Karolina Pliskova 6-3 4-6 6-4 to win the U.S.

President David Granger has called upon the management of the National Communications Network (NCN) to operate “in a more prudent and compassionate manner” when dealing with employees and he described the yanking of a news anchor because of her pregnancy “out of order” and the depriving of another of one month’s salary as a form of punishment as “inhumane.”

Pouderoyen FC and Eagles FC secured contrasting wins when the Stag Beer sponsored West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Senior League continued yesterday at the Den Amstel ground.

Director of Regional Health Services Dr. Kay Shako has announced that a supply of drugs, inclusive of insulin, has arrived in the country and will be distributed shortly.

Following the conclusion of round six of the 42nd Chess Olympiad currently in progress in Baku, Azerbaijan, India’s men have taken the lead ahead of such behemoths as Russia, the US, China, Ukraine and the Netherlands.

A decision on the fate of Carvil Duncan, the former director who is accused of stealing from the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL), was not delivered as expected yesterday after the presiding magistrate said she needed more time to study the submissions.

Slingerz FC romped to a 6-1 win over Beavers FC when the National Milling Company (Namilco) Thunder Bolt Flour u17 National Championships West Demerara leg continued yesterday at the Dem Amstel ground.

What is good cardio and how often should you do it Last week I discussed cardio and discussed the two types of cardio, HIIT and LISS.

Acting Chief Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards has recused herself from hearing the motion filed by Deputy Registrar of Deeds Zanna Frank against Attorney-General Basil Williams, who is accused of obstructing her in the performance of her duties.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Superstar opener Chris Gayle is on the verge of dropping out of the top ten of the ICC Twenty20 world batting rankings.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Moving up to open the innings for Sri Lanka changed his career but it was a decision he should have taken two years earlier, Tillakaratne Dilshan said after retiring from international cricket following Friday’s Twenty20 loss against Australia.

Over $1M in items were stolen from the home of a Port Mourant family on Friday.

AMMAN, (Reuters) – Cooperation with Fateh al-Sham, formerly al Qaeda’s Nusra Front, could bring “dire consequences” for Syria’s mainstream rebel groups once a proposed U.S.-Russian

Sarojini Warnauth, the North Road woman who was shot in her mouth by her husband one month ago, remains admitted at a private city hospital in a stable condition.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Promoted Alaves dealt champions Barcelona a shock 2-1 defeat at the Nou Camp yesterday while Cristiano Ronaldo returned from injury to help Real Madrid thrash Osasuna 5-2 and go two points clear at the top of La Liga.

Dear Editor, A number of things are out in the public domain in relation to the Board of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The notes are handwritten on a legal pad and provide a verbatim account of the shock, pain and grim determination aboard Air Force One on Sept.

Caribbean Airlines (CAL) on Friday issued a ban on the in-flight use and battery charging of the recently re-called Samsung Galaxy Note 7, following a directive from the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority.

CARACAS (Reuters) – The leader of Venezuela’s opposition-led parliament accused President Nicolas Maduro’s government yesterday of blocking legislators from Margarita island for a session alongside this week’s Non-Aligned Movement summit.

MADRID (Reuters) – Several thousand people rallied in Madrid yesterday to demand a ban on bullfighting, adding their voices to a growing animal rights movement that has prompted some local authorities to clamp down on the centuries-old tradition.

Dear Editor, Over the past week, much disappointment has been expressed about the Town Clerk’s treatment of vendors and NCN affairs involving the removal of Ms Natasha Smith from anchoring the evening news and the suspension of Ms Jocelle Archibald-Hawke without salary in social and traditional media.

Dear Editor, Data on migration is not readily available, and, to compound the issue, the 2012 Census offers a misleading insight. 

White-chested Emerald hummingbirds feed on nectar from the flowers of trees and smaller plants.

What is haematuria? Haematuria refers to blood in your urine. It may be visible, that is, you can see the urine looking red or microscopic or it may be visible only under a microscope.

TORONTO (Reuters) – A new film about the true story of an African king and white British woman whose marriage triggered a political crisis is first and foremost a love story, its star and director said.

Dear Editor, Your front page picture of Saturday Sept 3, taken by Keno George, brought tears to my eyes.

Chlorophytum comosum vittatum commonly called Spider plant originated from Africa and the sub-tropics. 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Greta Friedman, the woman in white kissed by a sailor in New York’s Times Square in a photograph symbolizing the end of World War Two, has died at age 92, media reports said yesterday.

President David Granger has proved resistant to reshuffling his cabinet, which is sometimes used as a euphemism for dropping a minister or two.

These buns are a celebration of baked Char Siu Bao. Char Siu Bao is Chinese barbeque pork bun.

(Trinidad Guardian) A Chaguanas teenager was gunned down as he limed with friends on Thursday night.