Daily Archive: Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Anjanie Boodnarine, the common-law wife of convicted drug trafficker Barry Dataram, was today sentenced to nine months in prison for smuggling prohibited items to him.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – FBI Director James Comey sought to expand his agency’s probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The newly appointed second-in-command at the U.S. Justice Department faced a weighty task just two weeks after taking office – writing the rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey.

The government has lost a legal battle with Trini-dadian beverage manufacturer S.M.

Opposition PPP/C Member of Parliament Juan Edghill is accusing the APNU+AFC government of massive mismanagement in the procurement of drugs and medical supplies totaling over $4 billion.

The Private Sector Com-mission (PSC) on Thurs-day raised with the government, concerns about some foreign-owned companies not charging the Value-Added Tax (VAT).

The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has blamed a trip on the transmission line linking the Kingston Power Station and Sophia sub-station for interrupting the power supply to customers within West Demerara, sections of the East Coast of Demerara and Georgetown yesterday.

Debate on an opposition motion for the revocation of the presidential commission of inquiry (CoI) on lands commenced on Monday in the National Assembly but only two speakers managed to make presentations before it was deferred for more than a month.

An 18-year-old labourer died on Friday, one day after he was allegedly struck in his head by his father during an argument at their Better Hope, East Coast Demerara home.

A fifty-five-year-old Crabwood Creek woman is now dead after she allegedly stabbed herself once in the abdomen with a knife, following an argument with her husband.

The Management of the 704 Food and Entertainment Complex has acknowledged that the impending closure of the Dixie Lee and Miami Grill franchises is in part because the businesses had never really taken off, coupled with the country’s economic decline.

Less than a month after Trinidadian soca singer Rodney “Benjai” Le Blanc was assaulted in front of the Palm Court nightclub, the police on Monday issued a wanted bulletin for one of the suspects.

A soldier was arrested on Monday evening in connection with the murder of Sophia bread vendor Andre Alexander and the police are currently pursuing a second suspect, who is said to be the triggerman.

The trial of Travis McDougall, who is accused of murdering businessman Ashok Raghoo, commenced yesterday before Justice Navindra Singh and a 12-member jury at the High Court in Georgetown.

A South Haslington man was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged with the murder of a Sand Hills miner in 2016.

Director of Sport Christopher Jones yesterday denied that he acted improperly in the execution of his duties and said that allegations of improper conduct which appeared in the Kaieteur News stemmed from envy and were politically motivated.

Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) prosecutor Patrice Henry yesterday reported that the investigation into the alleged fraudulent conversion of law reports by former Attorney-General Anil Nandlall has still not been completed.

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is looking for more sponsors to showcase their products and services at its upcoming Housing Solutions and Beyond Expo 2017, which will be held at Perseverance, East Bank Demerara.

TURIN, (Reuters) – Juventus defender Dani Alves produced an inspired display capped by a stunning volleyed goal in a 2-1 win over AS Monaco yesterday that took the Italians into their second Champions League final in three years.

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Batting coach Toby Radford expects world-rated leg-spinner Yasir Shah to play another huge role in the in the decisive third Test and has warned West Indies’ batsmen against taking him lightly in the all-important contest starting here today.

Bids were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for the procuring of medical equipment under the Ministry of Public Health.

(Reuters) – Real Madrid will attack city rivals Atletico Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg and not sit back and defend their 3-0 lead as they chase a place in the final, coach Zinedine Zidane said yesterday.

The rehabilitation of the Albouystown Health Centre has been completed and the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is preparing for its reopening next Monday.

The dual carriageway on the Rupert Craig Highway between Ogle and UG (University of Guyana) Road will be closed during the day tomorrow. 

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – West Indies enter the decisive third Test against Pakistan at Windsor Park here today chasing the “perfect cricket game” as they seek to notch their first series win over a higher-ranked side in five years and turn the corner on a worrying trend of results.

The police are currently reviewing footage to aid the probe into the death of Clinton Walks, the Uitvlugt man who was found chopped to death on Sunday morning.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Kagiso Rabada’s shoulders are big enough to carry the burden of being a pace spearhead but he is also looking to strike a balance between bowling flat out and staying the course, the South African speedster told Reuters.

A labourer was on Monday evening arrested after he was allegedly caught throwing a bag containing a quantity of prohibited items including several grammes of cannabis over the fence of the George-town Prison.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Under-fire Caribbean Football Union president, Gordon Derrick says he has been buoyed by support from local clubs as he prepares to defend himself against charges of corruption brought by football’s world governing body, FIFA.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Stag Beer Elite League will resume today at the Tucville Community Centre ground with Berbice unit Monedderlust opposing Buxton United from 18:30hrs.

A man’s drunken actions cost him a total of $34,500 in fines and compensation yesterday after he pleaded guilty to three charges, including damaging a woman’s windows.

(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Curry scored 30 points and Klay Thompson added 21 to help the Golden State Warriors advance to the Western Conference finals with a 121-95 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

A massive clean-up campaign is being organized for the Stabroek Square by the Mayor and City Council on  Sunday, May 21.

Dear Editor, I read the Stabroek News report of May 7, 2017 about the collapse of the base for the Indian Arrival Monument at Palmyra, Berbice, with concern and some alarm.  

Already facing a larceny charge, a Little Diamond man was remanded to pri-son yesterday after he was faced with new allegations.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) opened its first academy in India yesterday, hoping the facility on the outskirts of Delhi will trigger the game’s growth in a country obsessed with cricket.

The Mayor and City Council will embark on a campaign to remove no parking signs, boulders, and any other form of barriers in front of businesses which prevent members of the public from parking their vehicles.

Dear Editor, I write to express grave concerns about the rights of citizens of our country.

On Monday, the Guyana Red Cross Society (GRCS) opened a First Aid training workshop for the recent graduates of the ‘Caregivers for the Elderly’ programme.

With the Caribbean Junior Squash Championship fast approaching, the local governing body, the Guyana Squash Association, will commence its’ Woodpecker Products Limited Junior National Championship today.

Dear Editor, I reside the Gilhuys Square, West Ruimveldt area. There are some residents who are presently carrying out construction work to their premises and they are bringing loads of sand and dumping it on the parapet. 

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica – Contractor General Dirk Harrison has chided both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) for what he describes as the failure to ensure maximum value and respect for taxpayers’ money.

Students from St Ignatius Secondary, Annai Secondary and the Bina Hill Institute were given the opportunity to suggest their needs with regard to youth empowerment and sports development when a team of Ministry of Education officials visited Region 9 last week.

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Captain Misbah-ul-Haq hopes both himself and outstanding veteran batsman Younis Khan can sign off their international careers by propelling Pakistan to a historic series victory in the Caribbean.

(Jamaica Observer) A special task force to inform the Tourism Ministry on using cannabis-enthused tourism for the promotion of the sector, is to be established.

Dear Editor, So, up comes Dr Rishee Thakur referring to a “cuss up” at the National Cultural Centre (Letters SN, May 8, 2017).

An autopsy performed on the remains of Orson Gishard, the father of four who died on Saturday following a boat mishap in the Kaburi River, Mazaruni revealed that he died as a result of drowning.

MANAMA, (Reuters) – The ruling council of world soccer’s governing body ousted chief ethics investigator Cornel Borbely and ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert yesterday in a move the pair labelled as “de facto the end of FIFA’s reform efforts”.

MOHALI, India, CMC – Sunil Narine sparkled but only briefly in his new role as opener as his Kolkata Knight Riders suffered their fifth defeat of the Indian Premier League campaign with a 14-run loss to Kings XI Punjab here yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) Murder victim Darren Dinanath was a Hindu pundit and millionaire businessman who had a penchant for designer clothing and jewellery.

The family of 62-year-old Christopher Singh, the man who was knocked down and killed on the Rupert Craig Highway almost two weeks ago, is pleading with the relevant authorities to speed up the investigation so that “justice can be served”.

Dear Editor, I was saddened to learn of the death of Lal Munilall and now Anand Sookram.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump ignited a political firestorm yesterday by firing FBI Director James Comey, who had been leading an investigation into the Trump 2016 presidential campaign’s possible collusion with Russia to influence the election outcome.

The increased incidences of poor works by contractors from outside the community is a major concern for the residents of Bethany, an indigenous community on the Supenaam River, Region Two.

(Reuters) – England wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow’s impressive knock against Ireland is unlikely to earn him a Champions Trophy starting spot as the one-day side will stick with its regular batting lineup, captain Eoin Morgan has said.

Dear Editor, At the undergraduate and graduate levels at Oakwood and Andrews Universities respectfully, I studied Theology.

The IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations), the world governing body for athletics kicked off its 2017 international season with the first meet in the Diamond League in Doha, Qatar last Friday, but the main topic of conversation was not this season’s centre piece, the 16th edition of the IAAF World Champion-ships scheduled for London, England in August.

SEOUL, (Reuters) – South Korea’s liberal leader Moon Jae-in will take the oath of office as president today, tasked with navigating the country out of rising tensions over North Korea’s nuclear programme and the risk of a rift with the United States.

Mr Jagdeo has been blamed recently by government officials and supporters alike for instigating a capital strike.

(Barbados Nation) Government’s fiscal deficit is still too high and this means Barbadians will have to tighten their belts some more.

Contrary to what Dr. David Hinds says, none of our pre- or post-independence governments has been in an ethnic trap of any sort (Guyana Chronicle 23/04/2017; Guyana Chronicle .30/04/2017).

The opposition’s bid to have increases in land rent and other charges to farmers in the Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) reversed was defeated on Monday when the government used its majority to vote down a motion moved by PPP/C’s Dharamkumar Seeraj in the National Assembly.