Daily Archive: Friday, January 6, 2017

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,  (Reuters) – A gunman with a U.S. military identification opened fire at a baggage carousel at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday, killing five people before being taken into custody, officials and witnesses said.

The Board of Directors and Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuba announced a landmark deal on Thursday to sell charcoal to a U.S.

MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – Veteran Indian actor Om Puri, who successfully straddled movie careers in Bollywood and the West, died today in Mumbai.

(Trinidad Guardian) With live singing, a music truck and thousands of fans, family members and artistes in attendance, the funeral service for chutney icon Anand Yankarran resembled one of the massive chutney shows he participated in during the height of his career.

The death toll from Wednesday evening’s Linden/Soesdyke Highway crash rose to four yesterday with the passing of 22-year-old Lindener Leron Mendonca even as the families of the victims were still trying to come to grips with the tragedy.

Clebert Reece, the prosecution’s star witness, yesterday testified about how the 2008 Bartica Massacre was executed, the role he played, and the alleged roles of two of the three persons currently on trial for the 12 murders.

Persons seeking to transfer ownership of a motor vehicle will no longer have to prove themselves compliant with local tax laws to do so.

A policeman yesterday testified that Sharmila Inderjali and Maryanna Lionel offered him $4 million in cash to release the accused in the murder of Number 70 Village carpenter Faiyaz Narinedatt.

Yesterday,  135 residents of Mocha/Arcadia, East Bank Demerara (EBD) received  ‘Permission to Occupy State Lands’ documents from Minister of State, Joseph Harmon at a ceremony held at the Marks Supermarket.

A Board of Inquiry (BoI) into allegations of mismanagement and malpractices in the procurement of pharmaceuticals at the Ministry of Public Health has recommended the removal of current Permanent Secretary, Trevor Thomas and strongly recommended that the representative of a Trinidadian company be debarred from future tenders.

While the Government has argued that the amendments to the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act are to assist the “overwhelmed” Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to close the loopholes and catch tax cheats, the opposition yesterday accused it of being dictatorial and turning the country into a totalitarian state.

As part of its effort to operationalise several measures provided for in Budget 2017 the APNU+AFC government yesterday used its parliamentary majority to pass the Custom (Amendment) Bill 2016.

The Linden Mayor and Town Council has fired two employees who were attached to the toll booth at Kara Kara.

Minister of State Joseph Harmon has distanced himself from several individuals from the Ministry of the Presidency who on Friday last attempted to remove the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Incorporated (CJRCI) from Red House. 

Promising to do her best as new Minister of Public Health, Volda Lawrence on Wednesday took up her new office at the ministry, while her predecessor Dr.

Doctor Ramdeo Jainarine, one of the three drivers involved in the Bel Air three-vehicle smash-up on Tuesday evening, is currently in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

With a larger emphasis on women’s development geared for 2017, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) is likely to appoint a female to the helm of the Lady Jaguars senior program, in the process replacing long serving tactician Mark Rodrigues.

A chef was yesterday granted bail after she denied altering a power of attorney to allow her to dispose of property.

SYDNEY, Australia, CMC – Twenty20 star Carlos Thunder has joined reigning champions Sydney Thunder for the remainder of the Big Bash League campaign, replacing West Indies teammate Andre Russell who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.

CAPE TOWN,(Reuters) – Kagiso Rabada claimed a six-wicket haul on Thursday as South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 224 in their second innings to win the second test by 282 runs with a day and a half to spare and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

A date was yesterday set for the commencement of the trial of former Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) director Carvil Duncan for the charge of conspiracy to steal over $27M.

SYDNEY,(Reuters) – Pakistan’s Younus Khan notched his 34th test century but Australia had reduced the tourists to 271 for eight, still 68 runs short of avoiding the follow-on, at close of play on the rain-disrupted third day of the third test on Thursday.

Police have arrested the main suspect in the death of Williamsburg, Corentyne villager Mohan Ball, whose body was found in a trench with marks of violence on December 29.

LAUNCESTON, Tasmania, CMC – Hayley Matthews emerged with bragging rights over her West Indies captain, Stafanie Taylor, when her Hobart Hurricanes pulled off a convincing 44-run win over reigning Women’s Big Bash champions Sydney Thunder here Thursday.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,CMC – Trinidad and Tobago were left with an uphill task of reaching the CONCACAF Gold Cup after slumping to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Suriname, in the opening game of the Caribbean Football Union qualifying series here Wednesday night.

The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) has approved a new label for the Wieting and Richter company’s bottled water after it was revealed months ago that the previous one was illegal.

People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Chief Whip Gail Teixeira has accused the government of ignoring the inputs of civil society on matters of national importance.

ABUJA, (Reuters) – Riyad Mahrez, who inspired Leicester City to an extraordinary Premier League title triumph last season, was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday.

Civil, Geotechnical and Groundwater Hydrology engineer, Charles Ceres has said that the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP) as currently structured would be a heavy burden to taxpayers should it be given the go-ahead.

Two farmers, accused of stealing over $2 million in items, were yesterday granted bail by a city magistrate after proclaiming their innocence.

(Reuters) – Former world number one Tiger Woods said he would compete in the European Tour’s Dubai Desert Classic next month as he charts his comeback from injury.

Qatar Open (Reuters) – Ageless Czech Radek Stepanek’s run at the Qatar Open was ended by defending champion Novak Djokovic on Thursday and fellow veteran Ivo Karlovic also bowed out at the quarter-final stage.

The police in Berbice have held a second suspect in connection with the robbery of the Number 79 cambio dealer Davendra Churaman, from whom bandits stole over $22 million in local and foreign currency last month.

(Reuters) – World number one Angelique Kerber was knocked out of the Brisbane International by Elina Svitolina on Thursday while second seed Dominika Cibulkova also succumbed to a quarter-final upset.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia needs another great tennis champion and Nick Kyrgios has the talent to fit the bill providing he learns how to channel his frustration when things do not go his way, 11-times grand slam singles champion Rod Laver said on Thursday.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The top U.S. intelligence official said yesterday he was “even more resolute” in his belief that Russia staged cyber attacks on Democrats during the 2016 election campaign, rebuking persistent skepticism from Republican President-elect Donald Trump about whether Moscow was involved.

BARCELONA, (Reuters) – King’s Cup holders Barcelona have a fight on their hands if they are to remain in the competition after losing a fiery first leg of their last-16 tie at Athletic Club 2-1 on Thursday despite playing the final 10 minutes with a two-man advantage.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Discarded West Indies batsman, Kirk Edwards, captured the attention of selectors with a cameo knock while all-rounder Kevin Stoute reiterated his case with an excellent half-century, in the first Barbados Pride trial match ahead of this month’s Regional Super50 here Wednesday.Out-of-favour

Dear Editor, The commencement of engagement among stakeholders ‒ government, Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), opposition and trade unions ‒ with a view to determine a way forward for GuySuCo, as an organisation, is a first for this society since Article 13 was enshrined in the Guyana Constitution, via a constitutional amendment in 2001.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition, still smarting from its failure to remove President Nicolas Maduro last year, installed a new congress head yesterday who demanded across-the-board elections and sought military help to end “dictatorship”.

Dear Editor, This letter is in response to the numerous enquiries made by friends and colleagues of mine who have been enquiring of me as to the reason why I was not appointed a Senior Counsel.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – A Haitian politician and former coup leader wanted for alleged drug trafficking and money laundering in the United States was arrested yesterday, a police source said, days before he was slated to take up a Senate seat.

Bucks 105, Knicks 104 (The Sports Xchange) Giannis Antetokounmpo hit a step-back jumper near the free throw line as time expired to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 105-104 win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The death of actor Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia in “Star Wars,” set off waves of remembrance among fans – but also speculation over her character’s return in yet-to-be-filmed episodes.

MANAUS/BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian prosecutors yesterday demanded a multi-million dollar private prison contract in Amazonas state be axed due to signs of corruption as the government blamed mismanagement for the country’s bloodiest prison massacre in decades.

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LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Stage, screen and television actress Viola Davis yesterday received the 2,596th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

(Trinidad Guardian) Police have described a gun attack at a birthday party in Freeport as botched hit, as the intended target survived with life-saving injuries.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – South African fast bowler Kyle Abbott announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday to play in England, catching his employers by surprise and highlighting a growing drain of sporting talent from the country.

Dear Editor, As a resident and taxpayer living in Agriculture Road, that leads to the Guyana School of Agriculture and NAREI, I am concerned about some issues.

The Shaheed Boys and Girls Orphanages has received a lawn mower for use on its playground located at the Girls Orphanage location—Oleander Gardens, East Coast Demerara.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The United States government, through its embassy here, has reportedly turned over ‘hard evidence’ to the Andrew Holness administration on why it should revoke the spectrum licence to Symbiote Investments Limited, the Jamaican company that wants to become a provider of telecoms services.

Dear Editor, The Guyanese Solidarity Movement-New York (GSM-NY) is aghast at the efforts to rescind the lease of Guyana’s founding father, Dr Cheddi Jagan’s Research Centre at Red House and vehemently condemns it as an assault on our natural freedom.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Formula One fans in Singapore are keen for the race to remain there, despite negotiations between organisers and F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone seemingly stalled, according to a survey conducted by British research firm YouGov.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell to near a 43 year-low last week, pointing to further tightening in the labor market.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Young Indian film star Sunny Pawar of the biographical drama “Lion” appears to have caught the acting bug.

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Dear Editor, In reference to the revocation of the Red House lease, David Hinds (‘If going after political corruption…’ SN, Jan 4) penned “This is purely a matter of recovering misappropriated state assets”.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka should bring in international prosecutors and judges to help investigate alleged atrocities in the civil war that ended in 2009, a task force said yesterday in recommendations that were welcomed by the United Nations.

As the clock wound down on the year 2016, there was a growing sense that while violent crime did not give the population much respite last year, there was a remarkable improvement in the performance of one section of the Guyana Police Force, namely the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – A U.N. mission supervising the demobilization of Colombia’s Marxist FARC rebels fired four staff yesterday after they were seen dancing with guerrilla fighters at a New Year celebration.

History was made on January 3rd, 2017 in Georgetown as Logos Hope welcomed its  six millionth visitor onboard.

The beginning of this first month of a “new” year impacts me as I suppose it does all of us who have hopes, plans, aspirations.

The Annual General Meeting of the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) will be held on Sunday January 29th at the National Racquet Centre on Woolford Avenue.

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Teething Problems in New Bus System(By BERT WILKINSON) ALTHOUGH the long-awaited coding system for mini-buses has been in effect nearly a week now, scores of commuters are still at a loss to determine which buses ply which routes.

(Reuters) – Independent films, diversity and the tussle between escapism or realism mark Hollywood’s 2017 awards season, which swings into high gear on Sunday with the Golden Globes ceremony.