Articles published on Monday, March 6, 2017
Justice Brassington Reynolds, moments ago, ruled that Smart City Solutions can continue enforcing fines against drivers who fail to pay for parking in metered zones and even have their vehicles clamped, while the substantive matter is still being determined by the court.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump signed a revised executive order on Monday banning citizens from six Muslim-majority nations from traveling to the United States but removing Iraq from the list, after his controversial first attempt was blocked in the courts.
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is advertising for expressions of interest for the operation of a duty free service (Diplomatic Shop) in Central Georgetown.
This vehicle ended up in the trench along Carifesta Avenue this morning.
(Trinidad Guardian) Former Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine yesterday described as “bad news for the energy sector,” the decision by Methanol Holdings Trinidad Limited (MHTL) to shut down two of its five methanol plants at the Plipdeco estate and offer VSEP to the affected workers.
By Royston Alkins President of Guyana Volleyball Federation John Flores has confirmed that the staging of the federation’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been postponed and will now be held April, 1.
Dear Editor, It is good that government is identifying ways and means to become more efficient and cost-effective in the use of its material and human resources.
Former President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday used the Cheddi Jagan Memorial event at Port Mourant, Berbice to urge sugar workers to rise up against the closure of estates and he charged that the APNU+AFC government was intimidating businesspersons.
John Fernandes Limited (JFL) and Muneshwers Limited are in the running to provide onshore services to ExxonMobil as the US oil giant prepares to ratchet up operations here in preparation for drilling around 2020.
Former Executive Member of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Dr Verasammy Ramayya yesterday said that he is considering joining the opposition People’s Progressive Party (PPP).
Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran has criticised Magistrate Dylon Bess for barring a transgender woman from the courtroom because of her clothing and says a grave injustice has been done to her.
Phase two of metered parking in Georgetown remains on the table, Town Clerk Royston King says amid a public outcry for the Mayor and City Council to scrap the deal inked with Smart City Solutions (SCS) and court action seeking to have the contract quashed.
Five persons were injured and eight buildings destroyed in a seven-alarm fire on Saturday night in the Liberty Avenue section of Queens, New York where many Guyanese have businesses and reside.
A 19th minute Colin Nelson free kick secured Western Tigers the Petra Organization/Limacol football championships after they edged the Guyana Police Force (GPF) 1-0 Saturday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.
Shaquel Agard kicked off the month of March in fine style yesterday, soloing to victory in the 20th edition of the Cheddi Jagan Memorial road race in Berbice.
Dear Editor, The more society listens to Finance Minister Winston Jordan on the issue of taxation, the more it is recognised that his fiscal policies are not grounded in social consciousness.
President David Granger yesterday said that the centenary of the abolition of Indian indentureship is a timely tribute to the struggles of the fore-parents of Guyanese of Indian ancestry and is a fitting foundation for the building of a more cohesive nation.
The Guyana National U17 boys’ team won the Fair Play award while Fruta Conquerors’ Jeremy Garrett and Raushan Ritch were named in the tournament XI at the just- concluded Tournoi Paul Chillan football tournament in Martinique.
Dear Editor, We were at the forefront of lobbying government to have the synthetic track constructed in Linden for reasons well known to all – Linden continues to be a successful community for athletics development and an area of remarkable athletic talent.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – West Indies produced an erratic performance all round as they slumped to yet another series loss, with a four-wicket defeat to England in the second One-Day International of the three-match series here yesterday.
Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, who has responsibility for the Public Service yesterday called on the Permanent Secretaries, Heads and Regional Executive Officers of Ministries, Departments and regions, to ensure that members of the public are treated with more respect and courtesy.
Dear Editor, It is indeed most welcome that the Mining Regulations are being reviewed to make them more in tune with the present needs of the industry.
LAHORE, Pakistan, CMC – Captain Darren Sammy’s cameo proved critical as his Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiator by 58 runs in a final overshadowed by security concerns, to lift the Pakistan Super League title here yesterday.
Dear Editor, Excellent letter in yesterday’s Sunday Stabroek by Rishee Thakur if he is right.
Dear Editor, I applaud the authorities for the decision taken to grant duty-free concessions to teachers.
BENGALURU, (Reuters) – Shaun Marsh and Matt Renshaw struck contrasting half-centuries on an engrossing day of cricket to help Australia take a first-innings lead of 48 against India in the second test at the M.
Dear Editor, On Monday February 27, 2017, about 11 children from the Uitvlugt Secondary School were rushed to the Leonora Cottage Hospital throughout the day after the children started experiencing bouts of vomiting.
Dear Editor, The installation of the current government in 2015 represented a break from the many violations of the former PPP administration of the fundamental ideas which underpin Guyana’s democracy.
Edmond Pearson, a young promising Under 15 cricketer from Bareroot, East Coast Demerara, received a new pair of batting gloves and a bat from a few young entrepreneurs at the conclusion of the recent Demerara Inter-Association Under 15 competition.
Dear Editor, As we approach the celebration of International Women’s Day, it gives me great pleasure to offer my congratulations to Justices Yonette Cummings-Edwards and Roxane George-Wiltshire on their respective judicial acting appointments as Chancellor and Chief Justice.
Queen’s College dismantled former champions St. George’s 4-0 when the 5th annual Milo U18 Secondary Schools Football Championship continued yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil’s top prosecutor will seek authorization from the Supreme Court as soon as this week to investigate senior ministers in President Michel Temer’s Cabinet and senators from his PMDB party for corruption, a source familiar with the situation said yesterday.
One of the good things about competition is that it oftentimes brings out the best in an athlete.
A week after he was shot by the police not far from his Bagotville home, Mark Moore is still in hospital and seeking explanations.
By The Caribbean Voice The Caribbean Voice is a New York-based NGO that has been involved in social activism since its launch in 1998.
Photos and interviews by Oliceia Tinnie and David Papannah In light of the upcoming international women’s day we asked the man and woman in the street their thoughts on the progress of women.
HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuban President Raul Castro harshly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration, trade and other policies yesterday as Trump reviews a fragile detente with Communist-run Cuba begun by his predecessor Barack Obama.
By Royston Alkins Guyanese Trevon Griffith Wednesday last stroked a century in the Jamaica Scorpions only practice match ahead of the resumption of the West Indies Cricket Board’s Regional four-day championships.
Dear Editor, I refer to the article titled ‘Surujbally urges reform of selection process for elections commissioners’ (SN March 4).
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The former top U.S. intelligence official rejected President Donald Trump’s accusation that his predecessor, Barack Obama, wiretapped him even as the White House yesterday urged Congress to investigate Trump’s allegation.
I was in Berbice last week to conduct a workshop/ seminar on procurement.
On Thursday, the State Assets Recovery Bill is scheduled for its second reading and possible passage.
A new water system is in the works for the Potaro-Siparuni village of Paramakatoi.
