Daily Archive: Thursday, March 30, 2017

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Russia mounted a campaign of “propaganda on steroids” seeking to influence the 2016 U.S.

A 23 year old maintenance worker of Alpha Hotel, Ogle, East Coast Demerara and of Manchester Village, Corentyne, Berbice is nursing a wound after being shot about 06:50hrs this morning at his place of employment.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC — Pakistan defeated West Indies by three wickets, in the second Twenty20 International of the four-match series at Queen’s Park Oval here today.

President David Granger today said he is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Secretary-General of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and veteran educator, Carmen Jarvis.

The Government of Guyana has welcomed the announcement made today by ExxonMobil about the recent discovery of oil bearing sands in the offshore Stabroek Block at the Snoek well.

(Trinidad Express) Homicide officers are investigating a double murder in Diego Martin on Tuesday night.

The Police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting of Wilfred Tennyson, 20, a businessman of 37 Adventure, Essequibo Coast, which occurred about 01:00hrs this morning at the said address by a Supernumerary Constable attached to a Security Service.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Jacob Zuma is considering offering to step down next year, at least 12 months before his term as South African president ends, under a deal with opponents in his ruling party that would see Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan leave office now, two senior party sources said.

Attorney General Basil Williams SC yesterday stopped short of publicly apologizing for his conduct during the Carvil Duncan High Court hearing, which Justice Franklin Holder has described as “despicable,” but expressed his willingness to work along with the judge to have the matter sorted out.

Having received some 14 names from consulted stakeholders, Opposition Leader Bharat Jagdeo will this week begin shortlisting to submit to President David Granger another list for his selection of Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) Chairman.

The Headmistress of Central High School has called those who have made negative criticisms in print and social media about the nature of visits to several local secondary schools by an American missionary group, “narrow-minded”.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,CMC — West Indies will be seeking to rediscover their once lethal batting prowess, as they go in search of an all-important series-levelling victory in the second Twenty20 International of the four-match series here today.

In a bid to improve its patrols of the waterways, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Coast Guard yesterday officially com-missioned two Metal Shark vessels, worth approxi-mately $140 million each, with President David Granger doing the honours.

The Guyana Private Schools United turned out for the second week to protest the government’s implementation of VAT on private tuition fees, but this time the group took their grievances to the Ministry of Education’s head office on Brickdam.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC — West Indies will not be dwelling too much on their humbling, six-wicket defeat to Pakistan in last Sunday’s opening game of the four-match Twenty20 International series.

By Royston Alkins Junior Sinclair (61) and Nigel Deodat (3-18) turned in impressive performances to lead Berbice Combined to a resounding 90-run victory over Georgetown/Mahaicony Combined in the Guyana Cricket Board/Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society/National Secondary Schools Cricket League semifinal at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground, Bourda, yesterday.

The PPP/C says it wants “full disclosure” pertaining to the over $605 million emergency drug purchase for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and therefore has moved to have questions answered on the matter in the National Assembly.

Guyana is set to host the biennial South American Junior Championships in June at the National Track and Field Centre.

An Indian national drove himself to a city hospital on Tuesday evening, after managing to flee an armed bandit who shot him during an attempted robbery at Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara (ECD).

Dear Editor, Although I have already begun to truly enjoy my retirement, and although I have, over many years, been preparing for this new phase of my life, not lastly by programming myself not to be embroiled in discussions on issues associated with the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom), it is imperative that, on occasion, some answers must be given to those who assail positions in which I deeply believe.

Dear Editor, I note the article: ‘New preliminary teachers’ promotion list satisfactory -GTU” in SN today, March 29.

Former Permanent Secretary of the Office of the President Omar Shariff was yesterday identified to the court as one of the permanent secretaries who approved 10 of the 23 memorandums along with the relevant payment vouchers.

When you think of sports here, a few specific disciplines probably come to mind: cricket, football and track and field.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Inc would like to respond to the letter that was published in the Stabroek News on 24 March, 2017 and titled ‘Injustices to sugar workers are being perpetrated anew,’ penned by Mr Seepaul Narine, General Secretary of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU).

The PPP/C continues to engage workers across the country to discuss sugar’s future, but will not initiate any protests, though it will support such moves, Leader Bharat Jagdeo has said.

DHARAMSALA, (Reuters) – Australia coach Darren Lehmann has hailed ‘Bradman-like’ Steve Smith for his consistent form with the bat and believes the 27-year-old has the potential to become one of Australia’s great captains.

Dear Editor, I read that the Carter Center and the University of Guyana will host a symposium on constitutional reform on Friday, March 31.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC — Inspired by a comprehensive victory over Trinidad and Tobago Red Force last weekend, Jamaica Scorpions are now banking on other teams to do them a “favour”, if they are to have any hope of winning the Regional four-day championship.

A prison officer attached to the Georgetown Prison was arrested on Tuesday evening after he allegedly attempted to smuggle a quantity of cannabis into the facility.

Dear Editor, I recently read the online Demerara News story headed ‘Minister dumps used tyres call’.

Quarterfinal destinies will be decided tonight at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue when the final group stage matches in the 2nd edition of the Petra Organization/Gt Beer Futsal Championship commences.

In a bid to recover some $1.1 billion in outstanding rates owed by citizens and businesses, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) will launch ‘Operation Rates Recovery’ next month targeting Kingston, North Cummingsburg, South Cummingsburg and Lacytown.

(Reuters) – Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been suspended for a year and fined 1 million rupees ($9,500,00) after failing to disclose two approaches made by bookmakers during this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said yesterday.

Two armed bandits on Tuesday evening invaded a Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara house during which they beat one of the occupants and held his daughter at gunpoint before escaping with a quantity of cash and other valuables.

Dear Editor, I read the recent coverage in Stabroek News relative to Sovereign Wealth Funds and shake my head in agreement. 

  A businessman is currently a patient in a city hospital after he was shot and robbed on Tuesday evening when he attempted to intervene into an armed robbery in front of his Kitty business.

Dear Editor I read with great interest the report on the shocking news that only 23 of 179 nurses passed all segments of the State Final Nurses Examination.

(Reuters) – England pace spearhead James Anderson is hoping his body can withstand the rigours of the English test summer before he shifts his focus to the side’s defence of the Ashes in Australia later this year.

An 18-year-old and a 19-year-old were each placed on $200,000 bail yesterday when they appeared in the Springlands Magistrate’s Court charged with attempted murder.

MOSCOW, (Reuters) – The president of world chess’s governing body said yesterday that an attempted “revolution” to oust him by falsely announcing his resignation had failed and that he would serve out his full term and might even stand for re-election.

Dear Editor, I have just read a letter published in SN on March 28 entitled ‘Some private schools leave much to be desired’ written by Sahadeo Bates.

A Number 64 Village, Corentyne man was remanded to prison yesterday when he appeared in the Springlands Magis-trate’s Court.

Dear Editor, I have had an abiding interest in the University of Guyana and in spite of many negative things said about the university, I have always believed and continue to believe that UG has played a tremendous role in providing essential human resources for the development of Guyana.

(The Sports Xchange) – Hassan Whiteside scored on a tip-in just before the buzzer, giving the Miami Heat a 97-96 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.

LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May formally began Britain’s divorce from the European Union yesterday, declaring there was no turning back and ushering in a tortuous exit process that will test the bloc’s cohesion and pitch her country into the unknown.

Dear Editor, She was loudly applauded on the way in, clapped throughout and mobbed at the end.

WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – Heavy overnight rain ended New Zealand’s hopes of winning the third test against South Africa and levelling the series at 1-1 yesterday when the final day in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

A fight with a longtime friend, which culminated with injuries to the friend’s hand, has resulted in a tailor being hauled before the courts to answer to the crime.

Dear Editor, The comments by the Mayor of the Georgetown municipality at the marathon statutory councillors’ meeting in relation to the parking meters bylaws’ suspension, was an attempt at making peace and finding favour.

DHARAMSALA, India, (Reuters) – As India celebrate the return of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy from previous holders Australia, the overriding consensus is that the hosts maintained order between the sport’s top two test sides in a series that had everything.

SAN SALVADOR (Reuters) – El Salvador’s Congress yesterday approved a law prohibiting all metal mining projects in a bid to protect the poor Central American country’s environment and natural resources.

The United States Embassy is happy to answer some questions about the process of applying to universities in the United States.

ROME (Reuters) – A rubber boat packed with migrants sank in the Mediterranean and the presumed sole survivor – a 16-year-old Gambian boy – told rescuers he believed all other passengers drowned, the International Migration Organization (IOM) said yesterday.

Monday’s acquittal of Wesley Carlos Payne, called “Piggy,” who had been on trial for the rape of a nurse in a ward at the Wismar Hospital in 2008, points to a seeming, continuous and alarming lack of quality investigation and prosecution.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia have done themselves proud with their spirited fight in India but must continue to improve to become the number one side across all formats, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.

As children, we dreaded the regular cathartic “clean-outs” our determined parents deemed necessary for holistic health and harmony.

Georgetown Prison THE INMATES at the Georgetown Prison are calling for the setting up of a Parliamentary Committee — of all parties in Parliament, as well as the Guyana Council of Churches, the Guyana Human Rights Association and the TUC to urgently investigate certain practices at the Georgetown Prison.

Million-dollar bids were opened on Tuesday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the construction of an admin building for the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit under the Ministry of Public Security.

Dear Editor, What is really amazing is that protests have been successfully organized against the parking meters affair and VAT on private education but no such efforts have been placed behind the immediate bread and butter issues affecting the entire nation:  the VAT on water and electricity.