Daily Archive: Sunday, February 5, 2017

The Police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the murder of Sunil Singh AKA Grey, 42 yrs.,

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump today ramped up his criticism of a federal judge who blocked a travel ban on seven mainly Muslim nations and said courts were making U.S.

CAVE HILL, Barbados, CMC – A sterling effort by Guyana Jaguars proved fruitless in the end as unbeaten Barbados Pride pulled off a dramatic two-wicket win in the last over to ease into the semi-finals of the Regional Super50 here Sunday.

This week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket is presented in the form of a play.

(Trinidad Guardian) Father of two, Naim Caliph did not live to celebrate his 36th birthday on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON/BEIRUT, (Reuters) – A U.S. appeal court late on Saturday denied a request from the U.S.

So Georgetown has struck back. Or more properly speaking, Georgetown and its environs have struck back by boycotting City Hall’s parking meters.

While welcoming the protest against the implementation of the metered parking system in Georgetown as a sign that citizens are finally engaged with governance, Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan has reiterated that central government is not inclined to intervene.

Story and photos by Joanna Dhanraj The lively village of Ann’s Grove, probably ‘the village that never sleeps,’ was founded back in the early 1800s.

In the face of frequent complaints about its slower than advertised DSL internet service, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justin Nedd is guaranteeing that the problem would be rectified by the end of June.

Almost 30,000 overseas-based Guyanese returned home in May last year, the same month that Guyana observed its 50th anniversary of Independence, Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix has revealed.

Toshao Lenox Shuman, elected village leader of St Cuthbert’s Mission on the Mahaica River, is adamant that the recent attempts by residents to have him removed were intended to undermine the work of the current village council, but says he welcomes the investigation as it will help to clear the air .

A Berbice bank clerk died tragically yesterday, after she lost control of her car and slammed into a utility pole at the Seawell turn, directly opposite the Guyoil gas station.

Former Guyana Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Noel Sinclair, who had been called one of the country’s finest diplomats, has died.

Defending champion Showstoppers, former winner West Side Ballers, contender Admiral United and newcomer ESPN were in the winner’s circle when the third annual Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ football tournament, West Demerara/East Bank Demerara zone, commenced Friday.

She left her mother’s home at age 13 and soon after was pregnant with her first child.

By Royston Alkins Guyana Jaguars will have a tough sixth round assignment in the regional Super50 tournament when they clash against an unbeaten Barbados Pride today at Three W’s Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Should the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) and the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) join gloves as it relates to the four-year plan submitted by the former, selected boxers could receive a stipend of $60,000 monthly.

Young parents will now have additional opportunity to educate and empower themselves, with the advent of the Ministry of Public Health’s Adolescent Clinic Day and Community Parenting Support Group.

After months of grueling contest preparation, Mr. Guyana Bodybuilding and Men’s Physique champions, Kerwin Clarke and Emmerson Campbell, respectively, have been ruled out of competing at the Arnold Amateur scheduled for next month in Columbus, Ohio without flexing a muscle.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) on Thursday said the move to replace some members of state boards and commissions because of advanced age was not discriminatory and warned that the issue was being deliberately twisted to create a racial divide.

BARCELONA, (Reuters) – La Liga champions Barcelona stayed on the heels of leaders Real Madrid by coasting to a 3-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao yesterday as Lionel Messi became the club’s top scorer from free kicks.

Opposition leader Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday called on President Granger to hold press conferences and accused the Head of State of not allowing himself to be challenged as should be done in a democracy.

Residents of Tenth Street, Cummings Lodge, are fed up with the condition of the deplorable and impassable road and are calling on the relevant authorities to quickly fix it.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – AB de Villiers struck an unbeaten half-century to steer South Africa to a series-winning seven wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third one-day international at The Wanderers yesterday.

Dear Editor, On February 3, 2017 an allegedly People Progressive Party (PPP) sponsored protest was held on the northern side of City Hall, Regent Street, Lacytown. 

Dear Editor, City parking and parking meters is a hot topic these days, and the atmosphere of hostility which surrounds this issue is very common whenever the system is challenged.

The Victoria Community Ground will come alive tonight when Mahaica Determinators battles Riddim Squad and Ann’s Grove takes on Pouderoyen in the second annual Petra Organization/Limacol football tournament.

A shadow is crossing the path slowly but gradually on chess in Guyana.

In a few days’ time, Jovenel Moïse, will become Haiti’s forty-second President.

If former president Donald Ramotar had signed a lease authorising the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre Inc.

Many days I pass our National Library, and I never fail to bestow a silent blessing on those who work within its rooms quietly, rendering service of inestimable value.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – The Nitro Series promised to make athletics a show and the sport’s ultimate show-man Usain Bolt capped its first meeting in Melbourne on Saturday by propelling his team of international “All-Stars” to a crowd-pleasing win in the 4×100 metres relay.

I have been receiving a lot of emails lately from readers asking about remedies for sleeping better, since a good night’s sleep has been hard to come by.

Dear Editor, On Feb 3, 2017 President Trump signed the executive order ‘Core Principles for Regulating the United States’ Financial System,’ which is his way of ‘doing a big number’ on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the 2010 legislation that followed the 2008 financial crisis and ‘great recession.’ 

Should the PPP/C be returned to government, it will reverse a number of decisions made by the current administration, including the Value Added Tax (VAT) being placed on some food items and medical supplies and the hike in rental fees for farmers by the Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary-Agriculture Development Authority (MMA-ADA), opposition leader Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday.

It is the carnival season. In the very strong carnival countries in this part of the world – Brazil, and Trinidad and Tobago – events are heating up to fever pitch for the climax of the festival on February 28.

Dear Editor, I was originally only going to focus this letter on the alternative facts spread by Bharrat Jagdeo’s picayune ‘media empire’ (iNews/TVG/Radio Guyana/MTV) regarding the riveting fantasy of my fugitive run from the long arms of the law for a deliberately and clearly ironic Facebook status on the parking meter issue and what I believe to its parallel and its vast superior in scale, the Sanata complex deal, but events of the past few days warrant commentary.

(The Sports Xchange) – Russell Westbrook tallied his 25th triple-double of the season to lead Oklahoma City to a victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night.

No one doubts the dire need of the city council for resources.

A man was shot twice by bandits on Friday afternoon during an attempted robbery, while he and another man were making a deposit at the Citizens Bank night deposit at Thirst Park, Mandela Avenue.

Complexity of industry In an effort to gain a better understanding of how the oil industry works, we started examining its structure last week, using some of the methods that oil industry operators and analysts use. 

Smart City Solutions is not a company loved by many moreso motor-ists in Georgetown since it is responsible for the metered parking now in force.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua,  CMC – Sunil Ambris struck his fourth half-century in five innings as Windward Islands Volcanoes broke their three-game losing skid with a comfortable five-wicket victory over West Indies Under-19s here yesterday.

Dear Editor, I wish to support the excellent letter written by Dr David Hinds in KN of February 1 making a strong case against terminating the services of proficient and effective officials on the basis of their age, irrespective of their competencies.

LYON, France (Reuters) – French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron yesterday called on US scientists, academics and entrepreneurs at odds with Donald Trump’s administration to move to France.

A man who burglarised a house at Rose Hall, Corentyne on Thursday evening and escaped with approximately $500,000 in valuables, including jewellery, was later nabbed by police with the stolen booty.

This week I propose to conclude for the time being, my portrayal of lessons that can be learnt from worldwide experiences with SWFs over the past six decades.

Stanley Greaves: It is a pleasure to see George Tancredo’s work again for several reasons.

Two committees are to be set up to work on Guyana’s proposal to establish a law school next year in keeping with a requirement of the Council of Legal Education (CLE), Attorney General Basil Williams SC said last Friday.

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, CMC – A second half strike by Jordan Morris sent Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz tumbling to a 1-0 defeat to United States in their international friendly at Finley Stadium here Friday night.

Dear Editor                                                         The Summer Olympics have come and gone and while some of Guyana’s Caribbean neighbours can celebrate the achievements of their athletes continuing to win medals in track and field in particular, Guyana is still a long way from even repeating the lone bronze medal achievement of Michael Parris.

MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday that peace negotiations with Maoist-led rebels would be scrapped, five months after both sides resumed talks to end nearly five decades of conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people.

Doodnauth aims to be major furniture manufacturer Many youngsters nowadays are opting out of well paid jobs in the public and private sectors and opening small businesses where they can be self-employed and at the same time earn a decent living.

LONDON (Reuters) – Several thousand people demonstrated outside the US embassy in London yesterday against President Donald Trump and his temporary ban on refugees and nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

Media interviews are part of a musician’s life and the best interviewers – Vic Fernandes in Barbados; Carlton James and Wanita Huburn here – will come at you with stuff that makes you turn inward and unravel things you learned along the way but never articulated. 

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – The Atlanta Falcons will try today to remove their name from the list of teams never to have won a Super Bowl while the New England Patriots seek to rewrite the record book as the National Football League kicks off a new era with a vintage matchup.

Dear Editor, While The Caribbean Voice awaits suicide figures for 2017 we must point out that even though such figures may well indicate a decline over the previous year because of the work of all stakeholders, they would invariably be rather conservative.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams SC said on Friday that applications for the post of Solicitor-General (SG) were received from persons living in Guyana and abroad, and that some attention will now have to be paid to offering higher salaries.

There are times when you feel peckish but do not want a big meal; you want something that is savoury and satisfying.

  Ricinus communis commonly called Castor Oil plant originated in India.This

 The Yellow-headed Cara-cara is one of the most commonly seen birds of prey in South American cities.