Articles published on Saturday, February 4, 2017
The government says it is considering a renewable one-year concessionary agreement on fuel and equipment for miners and it defended the manner in which it has addressed the industry on recent tax reforms.
WASHINGTON/DAMASCUS, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump today denounced a judge who lifted a travel ban for citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries, vowing that his government would reinstate it as affected travelers scrambled for tickets to try to quickly enter the United States.
(Trinidad Guardian) No way – no how. That’s how some Muslims groups’ reacted to Government’s proposed tough anti-terrorism legislation revealed by Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi on Thursday.
DUBAI, (Reuters) – Citizens of seven mainly Muslim countries banned from the United States by President Donald Trump can resume boarding U.S.-bound
Hundreds yesterday lined Regent Street, opposite City Hall, to demonstrate against the implementation of the metered parking system but what was intended to be a silent, apolitical protest by the Movement Against Parking Meters (MAPM), saw tempers flare after a hostile counter-protest was organised by those backing the project.
Against the backdrop of an escalating row over paid parking, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) yesterday announced that property rates will go up by 10% – the first hike since 1998 – and it is projecting an $833M deficit for 2017.
Amidst a flood of criticism over his recent attacks on Deputy Solicitor-General Prithima Kissoon, Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams SC yesterday announced that she has been asked to go on 72 days of administrative leave to facilitate a probe into her handling of cases, particularly those involving members of the PPP.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Captain Leon Johnson stroked his second successive half-century as Guyana Jaguars won their third straight with an easy six-wicket triumph over Combined Campuses and Colleges Marooners here last night.
Guyana did not benefit from over $2B in concessions that were granted to four investors, Baishanlin International Forest Development Inc, Vaitarna Holdings Private Inc, Diamond Tropical Wood Products Inc and Zhonghao Shipyards Inc, according to a forensic audit of the Guyana Office for Investment (Go-Invest), which has said that the failure to monitor such grants has made large scale abuse by investors likely.
Pepsi Sonics schooled the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans 82-72 in the Open division when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) ‘League of Champions’ continued Thursday.
Traditional rivals will lock horns today when Western Tigers battle Santos in the grand finale of the ‘Stag Nations Cup’ football tournament at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda from 21:00hrs.
A forensic audit of the operations of Go-Invest has discovered that the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Keith Burrowes, without the authorisation of the Board of Directors, received cash advances totalling more than $3.2M and also instructed that his personal driver who was not an employee be paid.
Freed Bartica massacre accused Roger Simon, called ‘Goat Man,’ was yesterday asked to post a total of $900,000 bail for his release after Justice Roxane George SC found that the remaining charges pending against him from the attack are bailable.
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia need a clear strategy to keep Virat Kohli in check and refrain from getting into verbal confrontations with the India captain during the four-test series starting this month, former batsman Mike Hussey has said.
Dear Editor, The parking meters are here adding to the welcome physical transformation of the city: orderliness, cleanliness and beauty are gradually replacing chaos, filth and tatter.
LIBREVILLE, (Reuters) – There will be a familiar feel about tomorrow’s African Nations Cup final as Cameroon and record winners Egypt do battle for the continental crown for the third time since 1986.
Dear Editor, It is with disappointment and frustration that I pen this letter about the selfish and uncaring Directors at the Guyana Public Service Co-operative Credit Union who have not held an Annual General Meeting for the last four years to meet and discuss with members their concerns about how our monies are being spent and if we are entitled to our dividends.
Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) officials and heavily armed policemen yesterday morning descended on the Kingston offices of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) as part of a wider probe into financial irregularities.
LIMA, (Reuters) – Peru has created a temporary visa that will allow thousands of Venezuelans to work and study in the country, part of a migratory policy that aims to “build bridges” and “not walls,” the Andean nation’s interior ministry said.
A team from the Mayor and City Council “unlawfully” removed several signs from the access road and compound of the Giftland Mall, the company said yesterday.
(Reuters) – Bolivia’s appeal against being docked points for fielding an ineligible player in two World Cup qualifiers has been rejected, FIFA said yesterday.
Dear Editor, I remain befuddled by a full page advertisement which appeared in your newspaper issue of February 1, under the caption ‘We Thank You All…Movement Against Parking Meters.’
The government will review and consider all proposals put forward by the opposition PPP/C, the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) and the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) to determine the way forward for the beleaguered Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Vice President and Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan said yesterday.
(The Sports Xchange) – John Wall scored 16 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and recorded 11 assists as the Washington Wizards ran their home winning streak to 16 games with a 116-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Dear Editor, The AFC should stand for fairness. Mr Moses Nagamootoo, our Prime Minister, is a veteran politician, journalist and attorney-at-law, and he should see justice.
Dear Editor, President Granger’s partial announcement on the dispatch of some members of the over-the-hill gang caught me napping; if it was boxing, I would have appealed immediately for late and low blows.
LUCAS STREET, Barbados, CMC – Opener Kraigg Brathwaite’s second Regional Super50 hundred inspired unbeaten Barbados Pride to a commanding 171-run victory over ICC Americas in a one-sided contest at Windward Cricket Ground here yesterday.
Police have arrested a suspect in the recent Kane-ville Housing Scheme arson that claimed the life of an eight-month-old baby boy and destroyed the home of ten persons.
Singer, songwriter and composer Paul ‘Chris P’ Clarke is confident that he will be crowned Junior Calypso Monarch with his latest single “2017 Budget” when the competition gets on its way tonight.
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been charged with misconduct for his on-air comments criticising an umpiring decision while playing for the Melbourne Stars during a Big Bash League semi-final, Cricket Australia said yesterday.
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my sincere appreciation to the Guyana Fire Service for the prompt and efficient service which undoubtedly contained the recent fire to the top flat at my home in Republic Park.
Hi Everyone, My mother loves the American, Southern-style, soft, leavened quick bread known as biscuits.
A bus driver, who was charged with causing the death of a farmer by dangerous driving, was yesterday sentenced to 56 months in prison by Magistrate Judy Latchman after she found him guilty of the crime.
Dear Editor, As a person in the cricket fraternity I tend to agree fully with those who see the state of cricket in Berbice as worrying.
I am considering deactivating my Facebook account for a while. The social media platform, which happens to be my daily source of constant news updates is, I believe, starting to have a negative effect on my psyche.
Royston Alkins The Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited on Thursday underscored its continued commitment towards the development of youth cricket when the insurance giant contributed $2.5m to the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) for the final phase of the National Secondary Schools Cricket League (NSSCL), which is in its second year.
The classical “Mash in Guyana” song celebrates thirty years since it was first recorded this month.
The Cheddi Jagan Research Committee Inc. was yesterday granted 14 days to file an affidavit in answer to an application made by Attorney General Basil Williams, who is seeking to amend the Consent Order under which he had undertaken not to remove items from the premises of Red House.
The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club continues its stellar contribution to the development of youth and cricket in Berbice by securing sponsorship for the club’s Inter-Secondary Schools tape ball competition.
Dear Editor, Unnecessary inconvenience, hardship and suffering are being endured by litigants in Region 2 whenever their cases which would normally be dealt with at the sitting of the Suddie Court are transferred to the Charity Court.
Dear Editor, From all indications there is no single, unified national position on the parking meter issue.
(Trinidad Guardian) National Security Minister Edmund Dillon admits he was “not comfortable with the results so far with regard to the murder rate,” and he wants police officers to “get out of the police station,” telling officers “your presence is what will act as a deterrent.”
A reversal of U.S. transparency requirements for the natural resources industry would ease the requirement for American oil companies such as ExxonMobil to disclose information on transactions with foreign governments such as Guyana.
A number of international and local Guyanese artists are expected be fired-up on stage at Congress Place Auditorium tomorrow night when Carib Feedback Productions holds its Africa Unite international musical showcase.
The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) will open its 2017 competition season with the annual Junior and Novices Powerlifting Champion-ship tomorrow at the Banks DIH Limited Sport Club, Thirst Park.
After public outcry over the short distance of the 2017 Mashramani route, which would have seen revelers moving off from the Stabroek Market Square and marching to the D’Urban Park, an extension of the route of the parade has been announced.
Page One Comment THE country faces a national disaster. A complete shutdown of the electricity supply which seems fated to happen, is hardly conceivable in the modern world.
Dear Editor, Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of occurrences in the legal fraternity which have excited public attention and concern.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of visas were revoked under U.S.
Paid parking is now a reality in Georgetown. While some seem to have no issue with the new system, many are objecting.
SEATTLE/BOSTON, (Reuters) – A federal judge in Seattle yesterday put a nationwide block on U.S.
Promoters recently held their second year of the ultra-premium all-inclusive event themed ‘Finesse’ as a precursor to Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival celebration.
If you are a fan of explosive rugby action then the place to be today is the National Park.
The chaos produced by the Trump immigration ban offers a glimpse of the disruptions that American institutions should expect in the near future.
Jevon Patterson and Romel Buttery, the two men who were charged with corruptly obtaining cash from Stabroek News photographer Keno George for the return of his stolen camera, were yesterday acquitted by a city court.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Captain Leon Johnson stroked his second successive half-century as Guyana Jaguars won their third straight with an easy six-wicket triumph over Combined Campuses and Colleges Marooners here Friday night.
