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Daily Archive: Sunday, October 8, 2017
Articles published on Sunday, October 8, 2017
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Mastermind in murder of elderly women held
Police have arrested the suspected mastermind behind the murders of Constance Fraser, 89, and Phyllis Caesar, 77, who were killed last Tuesday in their South Road and Albert Street home.
Man killed in Strathspey accident
Mark Arjune, 19, of Strathspey, East Coast Demerara was pronounced dead at the GPHC this morning after the speeding car he was in slammed into a utility pole.
![Nature’s fury: Powerful Atlantic tides smashed through this section of the wave wall along Subryanville yesterday. New sections were installed yesterday afternoon by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/naturesforce-300x200.jpg)
Nature’s force
Ferocious high tides on Saturday swept aside this section of the wave wall at Kitty.
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Stop hoarding US dollars – T&T PM to citizens
(Trinidad Guardian) There are people in this country who are hoarding foreign currency in the hope that the Trinidad and Tobago dollar will be devalued and they will become enriched, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has said.
![BILOXI,MS-OCTOBER 7, 2017: The eye of Hurricane Nate pushes ashore at a category 1 storm in Biloxi, Mississippi October 7, 2017. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/nate-300x200.jpg)
Tropical Storm Nate’s winds rapidly weaken over Alabama
NEW ORLEANS, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Nate rapidly weakened as it moved over Alabama today, although the fast-moving former hurricane rattled the doors of Biloxi’s casinos and left gambling floors and highways in the region flooded after making its landfall in Mississippi.
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Queries in support of Decision Rule 2
Introduction In last week’s column I sought to recall, for the benefit of readers, several key observations and conclusions that were drawn from my earlier review of refinery economics in order to support Decision Rule 2.
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Homeowners facing relocation for new Demerara bridge want fair compensation
Ahead of the start of consultations this week, East Bank residents living in the path of one of the proposed approach roads for the new Demerara Harbour Bridge have said they are hoping for adequate compensation from government if they have to move.
![Miners inspecting a US-manufactured shaker table on the premises of the Guyana Gold & Diamond Miners Association (Stabroek News file photo)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/Shaking-Table-300x200.jpg)
Complete mercury-free mining is ‘fool’s goal’ –GGDMA
Despite President David Granger’s recommitment to the Minamata Convention and eliminating the use of mercury by 2027, the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) has said it will not support the complete discontinuation of the chemical’s use since it will have significant impacts on the sector and, by extension, economy.
![Players from Sophia (yellow) and two- time defending champion St. Angela’s battling for possession in the Courts Pee Wee Football Championship at the Thirst Park venue yesterday. (Orlando Vharles photo)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/angelas-300x200.jpg)
Defending champs St Angela’s suffer shock defeat to Sophia
Sophia needled two-time defending champion St. Angela’s 1-0 when the seventh annual Petra Organization coordinated, Courts Pee Wee Primary Schools football tournament continued yesterday.
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Bloomfield youth killed over theft of goats
Police have been told that Mahendra Ghanie, the youth whose burnt remains are suspected to have been found at Number 55 Village Corentyne on Friday afternoon, was killed after being accused of the theft of two goats from his employer.
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Skeete grabs surprise gold in 400m, Phillips, King cop 100m silver medals
Guyana’s Deshana Ashanti Skeete produced a stirring 400m run to give this country its first gold medal of the second South American Youth Games yesterday in Santiago, Chile, while Jermaine King and Kenisha Phillips added to the lustre with silver medal performances.
![Kids of just a few weeks old explore the area treading along a fallen tree (Photos by Joanna Dhanraj)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/Kids-300x200.jpg)
Crane
The village of Crane is believed to have been in existence since the late 1800s or early 1900s and is home to more than 3,000 people.
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Uninhabitable Lusignan Prison should be closed down without delay
The Lusignan Prison should be closed down without delay, according to the United Nations’ Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent, which says the facility is “not fit for human habitation.”
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Wu replaces Executive Committee with Executive Bureau
Steve Ninvalle, President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), has officially been appointed International Boxing Association (AIBA) Executive Bureau Member following a decision by the president of AIBA Dr Ching Kuo Wu to disband the Executive Committee.
![Left arm spinner Anthony Adams was once again among the wickets claiming 6 – 81 to dismiss East Coast (Royston Alkins photo)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/adams-300x200.jpg)
Adams snaps up his sixth ‘five for’
Essequibo ended day one of their Guyana Cricket Board/Franchise League three–day competition against East Bank on 6 – 0 after two overs of seam when bad light stopped play, trailing East Bank by 283 runs at the Tuschen Sports club ground, East Bank Essequibo yesterday.
![Dancers performing during a cultural presentation at the opening of the PNCR’s Special Delegates’ Congress, in observance of the party’s 60th anniversary, at the National Cultural Centre yesterday. (Photo by Keno George)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/pnc2-300x200.jpg)
Guyana’s development is testament of PNC leadership
President David Granger yesterday credited the People’s National Congress (PNC) with leading the development of the country, while saying that its ideological objective has always been to free Guyana both from foreign domination and local dependency.
Very important voices
In the bewildering variety of things that come over the electronic transom we now have on the internet, there occasionally comes a gem that stops you in your tracks; even more rare is the gem that gives you goose bumps.
21 apply for broadcast licences
A total of 21 previously licensed and unlicensed broadcasters have applied for new licences, according to Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) Chairman Leslie Sobers, who said last evening that the others who have failed to meet last Friday’s deadline have until tomorrow to submit their applications.
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Connell, Selman in squad to face Sri Lankans
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – New-ball bowlers Shamilia Connell and Shakera Selman have been passed fit and included in a 13-member West Indies Women’s squad to face Sri Lanka in the three-match One-Day International series which bowls off next week.
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Does competition exist in local industries?
Light on competition Almost every set of recommendations for improving the economy of developing countries contains references to competition.
Stigmatised and tormented HIV positive woman fights to keep land and home
Three years after Mavis (not her real name) fled the only home she knew in a desperate attempt to escape an abusive partner, a new live-in partner died after a bout of illness and she later found out that she was HIV positive.
West Berbice defeat Georgetown
West Berbice defeated Georgetown by eight wickets inside two days at the Bush Lot ground in sixth round action of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Jaguars three-day Franchise league.
![Minister of Public Telecommunications Cathy Hughes (centre) along with the Head of the Industry and Innovation Unit in the Ministry Lance Hinds (left) and Kevin Roopchand of MoPT on Friday (Keno George photo)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/telecoms-300x200.jpg)
Telecoms ministry hosting Internet Week to raise ICT awareness
In a bid to foster the development of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and raise awareness of its development and policies among Guyanese, the Ministry of Public Tele-communications (MoPT) will be hosting a five-day event, dubbed Internet Week, from tomorrow.
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Extended season a boon for selectors, says convenor Browne
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Chief selector Courtney Browne believes the extended Regional four-day season has allowed his panel to better gauge the quality of players being considered for international duty.
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Rabada grabs five wickets to leave Bangladesh reeling
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa, (Reuters) – – Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 147 in their first innings on the second day of the second test and forced to follow-on by South Africa at the Mangaung Oval.
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Puerto Rico: an island apart
On October 2, two of the world’s leading humanitarian relief agencies, Oxfam and Save the Children, felt it necessary to speak out about the inadequate US federal response to the emerging disaster in Puerto Rico.
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Women’s groups set up farine factories at Moco Moco, Wowetta
With Region Nine’s food supply coming under threat during recent periods of drought and flooding, two groups of women from the Rupununi have set up farine factories as part of ventures intended to not only maintain food security but also to develop cassava farming as a viable enterprise.
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Karunaratne lifts Sri Lanka to challenging total
(Cricinfo) Sri Lanka retained control of the second and final Test against Pakistan yesterday and by extension the series, thanks to Dimuth Karunaratne’s 196 and a pair of sprightly fifties from Niroshan Dickwella and Dilruwan Perera.
SOCU advised to do additional work in ‘Pradoville 2’ probe
The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has been advised to do some additional work for the ‘Pradoville 2’ investigation, including getting an independent evaluation of the lands allocated, sources says.
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October: the month that shaped Guyana
October 1953 The first election under universal adult suffrage was held in British Guiana on April 27, 1953.
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Thoughts from my diary
Why does anyone keep a diary? For a man conscientious about his career perhaps it is in order to keep a record of his mounting success and developing ambition.
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SARA receives over 1,000 applications for vacancies
The State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) has received over 1,000 applications for the 23 vacancies which it recently advertised, according to Chief Executive Officer Aubrey Heath-Retemyer.
Soft Drink Plant retain Banks DIH Inter-Department tapeball title
Soft Drink Plant successfully retained the Banks DIH Limited, Malta Supreme, Inter-Department tapeball cricket championships after crushing Vehicle Workshop by 41 runs on Friday at the Thirst Park ground.
Spain’s PM says may use constitution to block Catalan independence
MADRID/BARCELONA (Reuters) – Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said on Saturday he would not rule out using the constitutional powers to remove Catalonia’s autonomous status if it claimed independence as tens of thousands took to the streets to call for talks.
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Coffee and exercise
Coffee and caffeine are controversial subjects in nutrition, even more so in different gym circles.
Jagdeo to complain to IDB over alleged procurement violations
Opposition leader Bharrat Jagdeo says he plans to complain to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) over alleged breaches of the procurement laws by government, which he blames for the sloth in implementation of the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP).
Mohamed strokes 97 as Everest dismissed before the close
Action in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/ Nobel House second-division, two-day competition continued yesterday with Everest Cricket Club being dismissed at end of the rain-affected day while the University of Guyana (UG) found themselves in a bit of bother against the Malteenoes Sports Club.
![Shahdon Winchester … scored the only goal for Trinidad and Tobago.](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/Shahdon-Winchester-300x200.jpg)
Late goals scupper T&T’s hopes of victory
SAN LUIS, Mexico, CMC – Three goals in the space of 16 minutes at the end denied Trinidad and Tobago a shock win as powerhouses Mexico stormed to a 3-1 victory in the penultimate series of matches in CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup here Friday night.
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Stewed Trotters
You’ve had pig’s feet (trotters) in Pepperpot, Soup and Souse but have you ever had it stewed?
New Orleans and Gulf Coast hunker down as Hurricane Nate nears
NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – The US Gulf Coast braced for Hurricane Nate to make landfall east of New Orleans as a Category 2 storm on Saturday evening, threatening parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama with torrential rain, flooding and winds of 100 miles per hour (160 km per hour).
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Mom of four-year-old with skin condition seeks answers
Four-year-old Samuel Campbell is a very hyper child; on the day of this interview he ran around a section of the Stabroek News’ office, engaging employees and boldly stating his preferences.
British PM signals possible demotion of foreign secretary -report
LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May signalled in an interview that she might demote Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, a Sunday newspaper said, after she faced an open rebellion from within her party this week.
Gunmen raid Sueria factory
Gunmen stormed the Sueria Manufactur-ing complex at Industrial Site, Eccles, yesterday morning, held up the company’s employees and carted off a quantity of cheques and the building’s security cameras among their loot.
We African-Guyanese must free and empower ourselves
Dear Editor, My attention was caught by various reports in the media about a recent ACDA press release ahead of the 2017 occasion of their planned African Holocaust/Maafa commemoration and no doubt with an eye to the visiting UN Working Group of Experts on People of African Descent.
India beat Australia by nine wickets in rain-hit T20
(Reuters) – India beat Australia by nine wickets under the Duckworth-Lewis method in the rain-truncated first Twenty20 international at Ranchi yesterday.
![Requiring a draw in the final round to win the 2017 Isle of Man Chess Tournament, World Champion Magnus Carlsen (right), playing the black pieces, worked his way for equality against American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura (left). In 18 excellent moves the draw was achieved. Carefully observing the game is former world champion Viswanathan Anand (standing). Anand placed second, and Nakamura third. (Photo: Chess.com/Maria Emelianova)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/chessphoto-300x200.jpg)
Carlsen wins Isle of Man Open
Magnus Carlsen, 26, the charismatic Norwegian who is the World Chess Champion, blew away some eminent grandmasters to capture the 2017 Isle of Man Open Chess Tournament last Sunday.
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The Ramlila festival: mass religious education in pageant form
At this time in Trinidad and Tobago the festival of Ramlila (called Ramleela there) is very widely celebrated.
Police, FBI seek public’s help in finding motive behind Las Vegas massacre
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – As Las Vegas police appealed to the public for help in uncovering a wealthy retiree’s motive for massacring 58 people at an outdoor concert this week, US Vice President Mike Pence visited Las Vegas on Saturday stressing unity and offering solace.
Herstelling in 2-0 upset win of Grove Hi Tech
Herstelling Raiders upset highly touted Grove Hi-Tech 2-0, when the East Bank Football Association (EBFA)/ Ralph Green u11 League continued yesterday at the Grove Community Center ground.
What is the government’s policy on medical assistance for families in dire need?
Dear Editor, I have observed the public disclosure on financial assistance for medical purposes that was rendered to the distinguished gentleman and former magistrate, Fazil Azeez, who suffered at the hands of a criminal.
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Tides shift section of wave wall along Rupert Craig Highway
After being bombarded by extremely high tides and forceful waves yesterday afternoon, a section of the wave wall along the Rupert Craig Highway, near Subryanville, gave way.
Contrasting wins for Santos, Alpha United
Santos FC and Alpha United recorded contrasting wins when the Georgetown leg in the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) u17 League continued yesterday at the Tucville ground.
Gas explosion rocks Ghana’s capital Accra, causing fatalities -government
ACCRA (Reuters) – A natural gas station in Ghana’s capital Accra exploded on Saturday evening, killing an unknown number of people, a government official said.
Whether Nicholas-Garrett was racist in her use of the word ‘coolie’ does not depend on malice on her part
Dear Editor, A month ago, President David Granger’s Public Information and Press Services Officer Lloyda Nicholas-Garrett wrote in a leaked private Facebook conversation: “I got people in my office so I cannot listen to Les vn (voicenote) yet.
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Corentyne family loses home in suspected electrical fire
A family of five lost their home after a fire, suspected to be electrical in origin, destroyed their Number 78 Village, Corentyne house last Thursday.
![Royal Tern taking off near the Kingston Jetty, Georgetown. (Photo by Kester Clarke www.kesterclarke.net)](https://s1.stabroeknews.com/images/2017/10/Royal-Tern-300x200.jpg)
Royal Tern
The Royal Tern (Thalasseus maximus) is found along ocean beaches. The adult Royal Tern has a slender orange bill, a short, forked tail, a black narrow, shaggy band around the back of head and a white forehead.
Man, 87, found stuffed in barrel
(Trinidad Guardian) Two days after Irving Ming, 87, was reported kidnapped and a $10,000 ransom demanded, police officers Friday found his body stuffed in a barrel under his house.
Indigenous woman registers to run for Mexican presidency in 2018
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – An indigenous woman backed by Mexico’s rebel Zapatista movement registered on Saturday to run as an independent candidate in next year’s presidential election, adding to a growing list of hopefuls bucking established political parties.
Turkey backs Syrian rebels for ‘serious operation’ in Idlib
ANKARA/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian rebel fighters are launching a major military operation backed by Turkish forces into a northwestern area of Syria largely controlled by jihadists, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday.
October 5
Last week everyone was in nostalgic mode: there was the 60th anniversary of the PNC engaging the attention of the one side, with the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1992 general and regional elections being the focus of the other.
There is no wrong time to do what is right
Dear Editor, I am responding to Anil Nandlall’s contention that, ‘The lands CoI Inquiry will leave a trail of unresolved issues in its wake’ (SN, October 7).
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Cops advised to compensate Agricola woman shot during crossfire
Police have been advised to compensate Agricola resident Parmadai (only name), who was wounded during a shootout between lawmen and two bandits, according to acting Police Commissioner David Ramnarine.
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Sunday’s Cartoon
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Plant more trees
National Tree Planting Day was celebrated yesterday, October 7, and it was interesting to see how many new trees were planted.
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Taking a plunge
Dominant Hamilton seizes Suzuka pole with record lap
SUZUKA, Japan, (Reuters) – Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton smashed the Suzuka track record to seize a dominant Japanese Grand Prix pole position yesterday with Ferrari rival Sebastian Vettel lining up alongside on the front row.
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Maude Kathleen Green
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Cyril
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Maurice
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Richard Fields, SC
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