Articles published on Saturday, June 10, 2017
CARACAS, (Reuters) – President Nicolas Maduro’s plan to rewrite the constitution is opposed by 85 percent of Venezuelans, according to a survey by polling company Datanalisis carried out as protests calling for presidential elections intensified.
The Guyana Human Rights Asociation today called for the creation of a modern elections commission amid the ongoing impasse in selecting a new chairman.
PARIS, (Reuters) – Jelena Ostapenko produced an astonishing fightback to overpower favourite Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the French Open final on Saturday and become the first Latvian grand slam champion.
(Trinidad Guardian) Several civil judges have expressed alarm over what appears to be an attack on the integrity of Justice Frank Seepersad, as questions are now being raised about whether politics has infiltrated the walls of the Judiciary.
Skeldon Energy Inc (SEI) officials said yesterday that safety and design issues at the sugar estate co-generation plant would require some US$17 million to be fixed in order for the facility to be operated efficiently.
Noting that professionals such as lawyers fall into the hard-to-tax group, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has begun training its officers in the Presumptive Method of Taxation which allows them to determine the income of certain self-employed individuals.
Cabinet on Tuesday green-lighted almost $940M in contracts for the procurement of pharmaceuticals for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), according to Minister of State, Joseph Harmon who yesterday defended government’s decision to remove drugs stored at the New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (New GPC) bond.
General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation (DHBC), Rawlston Adams says $109M will be spent to replace two pontoons under the bridge, which will see it closed to marine traffic for four days from Friday, June 16th and vehicular traffic for six hours on Saturday, June 17th.
The Amatuk Falls, Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni) residents who were detained and brought to Georgetown last weekend will make their journey back home today, with assistance from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).
Regan Rodrigues, also known as `Grey Boy’, who was kept in custody despite being freed of the murder of political activist, Courtney Crum-Ewing for the second time on Tuesday was yesterday released from custody, according to Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum.
Regional Executive Officer (REO) of Region Five Ovid Morrison has claimed that there is a regulation he is enforcing to withhold teachers’ salaries and the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) is waiting to see same, before they decide their next course of action.
The trial of former Ministry of the Presidency, Permanent Secretary Omar Shariff, and his wife who were charged with failing to comply with a court order, continued yesterday with testimony by a police witness, who aided in arresting the defendants.
One of the four men who allegedly robbed air conditioning technician, Richard Govinda of his licensed firearm and other items on Wednesday morning was yesterday charged and remanded to prison.
Minister of State Joseph Harmon yesterday announced that Cabinet on Tuesday green-lighted several contracts including one for consultancy services for the East Coast Demerara four-lane extension from Better Hope to Belfield Village.
Accused of inflicting life threatening injuries on another man, a Kuru Kuru resident was yesterday granted bail after being read the charge.
Several houses in Mahdia, Region Eight were yesterday morning under water after a night of heavy rain flooded sections of the community.
The Guyana Police Force on Wednesday received a donation in the form of a Master Trace Kit which is capable of preserving evidence samples such as: hair, blood, glass etc.,
Two men were yesterday remanded to prison by a city magistrate after they denied having in their possession a quantity of cocaine.
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) says that systems are in place for the effective implementation of restrictions on used-tyre imports.
Traditional regional rugby rivals, Guyana and Trinidad, are set to clash in a thrilling South Zone final of the Rugby America’s North (RAN) 15’s Championships today at the St.
On Tuesday, signs of possible insulation failure were detected on the alternator of the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) No.
CARDIFF, (Reuters) – Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan shared a superb 224-run partnership to lead Bangladesh to a memorable five-wicket victory over New Zealand who were knocked out of the Champions Trophy yesterday.
Dear Editor, It was with utter disgust that I read that the Board of the Georgetown Public Hospital has removed the Chief Executive Officer Mr Allan Johnson from his post.
PARIS, (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal moved to within one victory of ‘La Decima’ at the French Open as he demolished rising Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-3 6-4 6-0 with a daunting show of force in yesterday’s semi-final.
A car chase just after 8 last night in the Lodge area ended with police detaining one suspect, and later arresting another.
Dear Editor. My attention was drawn to two fliers, advertising and inviting the public to two events, which will take place over the weekend in the United States of America, and which may be of interest to the Guyanese taxpayers.
Wonder. Noun. A feeling of surprise and admiration that you have when you see or experience something beautiful, unusual, or unexpected.
PARIS, (Reuters) – Stan Wawrinka produced another sublime display of attacking tennis to break down Andy Murray’s formidable defences and reach the French Open final yesterday, twice coming from a set down to win a nerve-jangling contest 6-7(6) 6-3 5-7 7-6(3) 6-1.
Dear Editor, My attention was drawn to a recent very candid interview by Mr Khemraj Ramjattan, the nation’s Public Security Minister.
Dear Editor, The Stabroek News article titled: ‘GPHC CEO removed over “lapses”’ (SN June 9) tells it all.
As the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) prepares for its biennial elections, in July, Godfrey Munroe says he is satisfied with his tenure as president of the association.
(Reuters) – A smoking gun is extraordinarily rare evidence. Think about it: the gun has been fired, the smoke is curling from the barrel, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation can see the traces.
The Chief Election Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was called upon on Monday to answer questions on overpayments and procurement at the organization, the latter including the splitting of an $82 million contract and justification for the purchase of nearly $15 million worth of pliers.
Singer/songwriter Roger ‘Roger B’ Bowen is making a name for himself throughout Guyana singing his own music as well as covers.
Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin, was the keynote speaker at the launch of SOL Guyana Shell FuelSave at the Marriott Hotel on Thursday evening.
Dear Editor, I was told by Customs that only three pieces of Indian garb are duty free at Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – An already contentious move by Republican President Donald Trump to block opposition Democratic lawmakers from getting information about his administration received its most scathing criticism yet on Friday – from one of the most powerful Republican members of the U.S.
SOUTHAMPTON, England, CMC – West Indies Women hit another stumbling block in their preparation for this month’s ICC Women World Cup when they suffered their second defeat in three days with a 80-run loss to Southern Vipers here yesterday.
Dear Editor, I am not in the habit of responding to letters in the media but after reading Mr Tacuma Ogunseye’s letter (‘The PPP is not the first political party in Guyana’ Stabroek News, June 8) I felt obligated to provide some clarification on a few observations made by him.
Day one of the second round of matches in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Hand-in-Hand Under–19 three-day tournament was abandoned due to rain.
A Sophia man was yesterday granted bail after being charged with stealing $148,000 in items from Texila American University.
Guyana is losing as much as $3 to $6 billion in revenue every year from the failure to properly register imported heavy-duty vehicles.
LONDON, (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May faces a slew of criticism after a failed election campaign left her short of a parliamentary majority and fighting for survival as the clock ticks down to the start of Brexit talks.
Hi Everyone, What’s Cooking is a series in which I answer questions and share advice about food and cooking that you may have but are too shy to ask.
Dear Editor, Historically the word ‘black’ according to Frantz Fanon denotes evil, since white symbolizes justice, truth and virginity.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s top electoral court dismissed a case yesterday that threatened to unseat President Michel Temer for alleged illegal campaign funding in the 2014 election, when he was the running mate of impeached President Dilma Rousseff.
The apparent natural path to follow that guarantees a fulfilled life for any woman, according to society’s standards, entails becoming a mother.
A former employee of MACORP, was yesterday granted bail by a city Magistrate after being charged with stealing a filter.
Sparta Boss secured a quarter-final berth in the Xtreme Cleaners/GT Beer Gold Rush Futsal Championship after defeating Sophia 3-0 on Thursday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
(Reuters) – In September 2014, Gilberto Velasquez, a 38-year-old house painter from El Salvador, received life-changing news: The U.S.
Sixty million dollars worth of medical supplies and equipment were presented on Wednesday to Region Six’s Health Services.
What do a former Guyanese orphanage resident, a lonely Aruban man, a Trinidadian soca singer, a Jamaican criminal and a Trinidadian toymaker have in common?
Dear Editor, I noticed a backhoe belonging to the Ministry of Public Infrastructure cleaning drains in Sheriff Street last week and in Stone Avenue this week.
(Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp asked a New York court yesterday to reject another subpoena request from Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, arguing the prosecutor’s recent claim to have found evidence Exxon misled investors was false and that he was abusing his investigative powers.
PARIS, (Reuters) – Latvian daredevil Jelena Ostapenko started tennis practicing against a wall — she would be well advised to remember those early experiences when she faces master of defence Simona Halep in today’s French Open final.
The humbling of the Conservatives in the general election suggests how far Britain’s political landscape has shifted since the Brexit vote.
Guyana and China on Thursday celebrated 45 years of friendship with a “China and Guyana: 45 years of friendship” seminar to commemorate the event.
Dear Editor, A few weeks ago a former National Youth Cricketer now a popular cricket writer and commentator stated in his column that the poor spectator turn-out at the national cricket stadium is partly to be blamed on the economic state of the country.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Ruling Socialist Party officials have launched a series of attacks against Venezuela’s chief state prosecutor this week, from accusations of insanity to promoting violence, after her high-profile break with the government.
Police acting on information went to the Bartica Stelling about 8.30 yesterday morning and arrested Sidmond Douglas, 42, of Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo after he was allegedly found in possession of 1.007 kilograms of cannabis.
By Joanna Dhanraj Saturday May 27, saw the sashing of the Mr and Miss Guyana African Roots contestants at the Pegasus Hotel where 33 beauties and hunks gave short introduction of themselves and the African country they represent before being sashed.
Hospitals are places where new life is welcomed, where healing is expected to take place and hope is restored.
(Trinidad Express) The Massy Group yesterday disclosed details surrounding the death of a worker who was injured when a cylinder containing ammonia ruptured at Massy Gas Products (Trinidad) Point Lisas Industrial Estate, Couva facility on May 31.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, (Reuters) – Mixed relays in athletics and swimming and three-a-side basketball were among new events approved yesterday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Games.
(Reuters) – Afghanistan teenage leg-spinner Rashid Khan recorded the fourth best bowling figures in one-day international history, taking seven for 18 as the visitors thrashed West Indies by 63 runs in St Lucia on Friday.
