Daily Archive: Saturday, November 26, 2016

(Reuters) The son of a wealthy landowner, Fidel Castro turned his back on a life of privilege to lead a left-wing revolution in Cuba that endured for decades and was shaped by his political cunning, keen sense of destiny and boundless ego.

The PPP today expressed deep sadness at the passing yesterday of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

As the Republic of Cuba begins its nine-day period of national mourning for their former leader, Fidel Castro, who died last evening, President David Granger, today, extended condolences to the people of Cuba, the Ministry of the Presidency said today in a statement.

President David Granger, today, said that the price Guyana must pay for security and safety is eternal vigilance, and recognised the role that the Guyana Defence Force plays in protecting Guyana’s frontiers, a release from the Ministry of the Presidency said.

MOSCOW/CARACAS, (Reuters) – World leaders paid tribute on Saturday to Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States, but in death just as in life he divided opinion, and critics labelled him a “tyrant”.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied U.S.

Two months after 19-year-old Ryan Sergeant was shot dead at a Forshaw Street night club, the police investigation has been snared in a standoff with the owner of a security service over the testing of firearms in his possession.

President David Granger has challenged Lindeners to embrace innovation and extend the reputation of their home from that of a mining town, which was solidified over the last 100 years, to that of a manufacturing town.

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) yesterday issued a “Red Notice” for businessman Marcus Brian Bisram, who has been implicated in the murder of Number 70 Village carpenter Faiyaz Narinedatt.

Three men, including the manager of the Double Day Hotel at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, were on Thursday evening arrested for questioning in connection with the 2012 murder of Sideek Juman, who was found dead in the hotel pool.

As the time draws nearer for the Wales estate to face closure, the three sugar unions yesterday again appealed to the government and GuySuCo to rescind this decision and they also contended that no alternative had yet been presented to the hundreds of workers who could soon be without jobs.

The 2016 National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships is a wrap.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo hopes that government’s proposed national budget, which will be presented to the National Assembly next Monday, would provide clarity about the diversification plans for the beleaguered Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo).

BULAWAYO, CMC – West Indies were dumped from the Tri-Nations Series here Friday after rain, combined with careless cricket, condemned them to a shocking five-run loss to Zimbabwe under Duckworth/Lewis in a must-win contest.

The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has instructed Wieting & Richter to recall its illegally labelled Crystal Spring bottled water from the market.

In observation of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness (CADVA) yesterday unveiled a sculpted doll in the image of Babita Sarjou, who was murdered six years ago, allegedly by her estranged husband.

Pepsi Hikers and Queens Park Hockey Club of Trinidad and Tobago battled to a 5-5 stalemate in the Men’s Division when the Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Hockey Festival continued on Thursday.

The fight against the scourge of gender-based violence involves talking and listening deeply, but also facing uncomfortable truths, such as suicidal behaviours, and realizing that it is okay to be vulnerable, a public forum heard yesterday.

The Senior Powerlifting Championships will be held tomorrow at the St Stanislaus College Auditorium, on Brickdam, and is expected to attract 36 athletes, including seven females, according to a media release from the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF).

Norton Street Ballers, South Ruimveldt, Island All-Stars-B, Fruit Stand, and Up Like-7 secured their berths to the main draw of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets Tournament following Qualifications Tourney Wins on Thursday at the Cultural Centre tarmac.

Adding her voice to the call for the elimination of violence against women, Minister of Social Protection Volda Lawrence yesterday urged citizens to become involved and demonstrate their commitment to wiping out the social ill.

The 3rd Annual Smalta Girls Pee Wee Football Championship will kick-off today at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue with eight group fixtures.

Dear Editor, It is quite unfortunate that the President has stepped into the fray to lend his voice in support to the fiasco which surrounds the private company, Homestretch Development Inc’s (HDI) involvement in the D’Urban Park Development Project.

A former policeman was arrested on Thursday evening after he allegedly collected $6M and a quantity of raw gold from a businessman under the pretext that he would get him a gun licence.

Dear Editor, I am glad that the Private Sector Commission (PSC) raised its voice on the national budget since as an organization, it has been too docile for too long.

ADELAIDE,(Reuters) – Usman Khawaja hit his country’s first century of the series and Peter Handscomb a half century on debut as Australia reached 307 for six with a lead of 48 at end of the second day of the day-night third test against South Africa on Friday.

Two men were yesterday arrested in connection with the discovery of an unlicensed semi-automatic pistol at East La Penitence.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Police Force is responding to a newscast on HGP TV Nightly News which was presented the night before last by Mr Travis Chase in respect of the murder of Ryan Sergeant outside Rio Night Club.

A total of 55.2 kilogrammes of cocaine with an estimated street value of $49.7 million was yesterday disposed of in the Atlantic Ocean by members of the Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch.

The Guyana Senior Basketball team departed local shores yesterday to compete in the Jamaica Tri-Nation Invitational Series, slated for November 25th-28th at the Jamaica National Indoor Sports Centre.

Government has started the search to find a new Ombudsman and is hoping to make an appointment early next year, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon.

Some of the stars of this year’s National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships were among the recipients of racing watches compliments of  the Guyana Committee of Services, a USA based organization.

Dear Editor, I am taking this opportunity in your newspaper to voice my concern about the loud music in our neighbourhood every Thursday and Sunday.

The Beepats convenience store on Regent Street, in existence for more than 60 years, was relaunched last week to offer an improved customer experience.

Dear Editor, On Sunday, November 13, there was an event  held at Bath Community Centre Ground called Bath Village Day. 

Artist Sheena Henry has been creating quite a stir with her textile handbags, purses and of recent adorable little dolls.

Convicted drug trafficker Barry Dataram and his common-law wife Anjanie Boodnarine are now scheduled to go on trial in January for the alleged unlawful possession of ammunition.

Dear Editor, Disrespect for the elderly was very much in evidence on Wednesday last (November 16) when some 120 pensioners turned up at the Amerindian Hostel at Suddie to uplift their new book for next year.

Hi Everyone, Well look-eey hey. A woman caused cuhmess (Bajan slang for commotion) earlier this month, when she got up in one of Barbados’ Anglican churches during the announcements session, to encourage people to bring a Bajan dish for their upcoming day of fun to mark Barbados’ 50th Independence, and had to nerve to say, “No pasta dishes, please.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies Women were breathing a huge sigh of relief after earning automatic qualification for next year’s ICC 50-overs World Cup in England.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma will be questioned next week by the African National Congress’ (ANC) integrity commission following persistent allegations of corruption and poor election results, the party said yesterday.

Dear Editor, Trust me, I believe that the Caribbean islands are god’s jewels.

We are all guilty of owning at least one thing that we regret buying and more than often the act of remorseful buying happens when we are high on impulse – perhaps our favourite brand may be having a sale or chances are we may have developed some sort of obsession with a particular design style or concept.

Trinidadian national Anthony Nester, who is charged with incurring hundreds of thousands in debts at local hotels, was yesterday hauled before a city court again for the same crime, to which he pleaded guilty.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said yesterday that the United States convicted his wife’s nephews on drug charges last week to weaken his leftist government.

A Diamond man, who was found with a quantity of marijuana for trafficking, was yesterday sentenced to three years in prison after telling a court that he was forced to sell drugs to feed his family because a previous murder charge cost him his job.

Petra Organization in collaboration with Banks DIH Limited yesterday launched the highly anticipated Georgetown Zone of the seventh edition of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets football tournament which kicks off on Monday.

Dear Editor, The new peace deal recently signed between the Colombian government and the leftist rebel group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is a welcome development, and hopefully brings to an end over fifty years of an adversarial relationship which has resulted in the deaths of over two hundred and fifty thousand Colombians and the displacement of over two million people owing to the internecine conflict between the two rival groups.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – One of Brazilian President Michel Temer’s closest aides resigned yesterday following allegations he pressured the culture minister to approve a property development, unsettling investors with the prospect of renewed political turmoil in Latin America’s largest economy.

Collis Collinson, one of the suspects in the attempted robbery of a police rank and his family who were trailed from the airport, was yesterday freed of all the charges against him due to insufficient evidence.

Guyanese are in for a treat come December 17 when the African Gospel Music Festival brings Africa to Guyana in music.

KINGSTON, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Jamaican women bear the brunt of a “culture of fear” intended to intimidate families and stop them seeking justice for thousands of extrajudicial police killings on the Caribbean island, according to a report from a human rights group.

After the Lusignan massacre occurred, I did not sleep well for weeks.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Leaders Barbados Pride and Leeward Islands Hurricanes were left frustrated after rain forced the abandonment of the opening day of their third round contests in the Regional Four-Day Championship on Friday.

IN HIS inaugural speech, the new Chancellor of the Univer­sity of Guyana Commonwealth Secretary General Shridath Ramphal made two points.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Wisconsin’s election commission said yesterday it had received petitions for a recount of votes in the presidential election from the Green Party campaign and another candidate and was planning to start the process.

Murder accused Calvin Bailey will go on trial next month for the alleged wounding of fellow Camp Street prison inmate Dwayne King.

Dear Editor, Why does it seem that the West Indies loses whenever the Duckworth-Lewis rule is invoked? 

Every day hundreds of millions of people turn to Facebook for their news.

The Theatre Guild will come alive tomorrow evening when the Deaf Theatre Guyana stages its ‘Spirit of a Nation’, featuring a presentation in dance, drama of the story of Guyana from Independence to now.

President David Granger (centre), Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo (second from right), Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carl Greenidge (right), Chinese Ambassador to Guyana,  Zhang Limin and his wife, Madame Liu Yiu at the farewell reception this evening.