Daily Archive: Sunday, October 22, 2017

The Police say they are investigating a fatal accident which occurred about 4 this afternoon on New Road Public Road, Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara which resulted in the deaths of the driver Deodat Mohan, 24, of Vreed-en-Hoop, WBD and its occupants Reaz Barakat, 18, Rumzight Gardens, West Coast Demerara and Telisha (only name given), 17, of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara.

(Trinidad Guardian) With an estimated 2,500 households severely affected by flooding up to yesterday, the unrelenting Inter-Tropical Conversion Zone over the past four days is proving to be even worse than Tropical Storm Bret.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been removed as a goodwill ambassador, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today following an outrage among Western donors and rights groups at the appointment.

UK High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn says that the impasse that has arisen over the appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) could be addressed via the courts but if that is done a decision must be rendered speedily.

Santos, Eastveldt and Fruta Conquerors secured wins when the Georgetown zone in the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) U17 Football League continued yesterday at the Tucville Community ground.

The legality of President David Granger’s decision to proceed with the unilateral appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) is being questioned and the Bar Association of Guyana yesterday said his reasons for rejecting the 18 nominees submitted by the Opposition Leader should be publicly stated to defend his actions.

  Story and photos  by Joanna Dhanraj Taymouth Manor sits between the villages of Alliance and Affiance and is home to a population of 200.

Lethem, in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), was on Friday formally declared a capital town and President David Granger used the occasion to call for cooperation at all levels of government, regardless of political affiliation, for the good of the region.

A Black Bush Polder, Corentyne rice farmer yesterday put his losses at over $20 million after a fire, which he believes was the result of arson, destroyed his home.

Although Sherod Duncan has been one of the most vocal proponents for accountability and transparency since his election to the Georgetown city council, he admits that he may have failed to adhere to the high standards he has set.

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, CMC – The enterprising Shai Hope was left stranded agonisingly short of a third Test hundred as West Indies lost seven wickets in a dismal final session to be bowled out cheaply, giving minnows Zimbabwe the advantage on the opening day of the first Test here yesterday.

The Guyana Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) yesterday voiced its “disappointment” that a candidate for the position of Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) was not arrived at by consensus as envisaged by the Constitution of Guyana.

The Cotton Tree Diehard Cricket Ground will be buzzing with a hive of activity today when the big names in softball cricket gather for one day explosive action of cricket.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) yesterday accused President David Granger of abandoning the constitutionally-agreed process for the selection of the new Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) Chairman, while also questioning the suitability of retired judge James Patterson for the post.

Guyana finished outside the medals in the Pan American Indoor Hockey Cup after the men’s team lost 2-5 to Canada in the third place playoff yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

Weeks shy of her sixtieth birthday, Ena Persaud was diagnosed with breast cancer and almost three years and a double mastectomy later she is a tower of strength and a woman who is not shy about sharing here experience as she believes that the more women and men talk about cancer more persons would be motivated to take the necessary precautions.

  Stacy Johnson is not one to accept the statistics of life.

FLORENCE HALL, Jamaica, CMC – West Indies A failed with the bat for the second time in as many days, after left-arm spinner Malinda Pushpakumara claimed a 12-wicket match haul to send them crashing to a heavy 280-run loss inside three days, in the second four-day “Test” here yesterday.

(Reuters) – India captain Virat Kohli has praised new spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal and is tempted to play them together in India’s one-day series opener against New Zealand in Mumbai today.

After more than two decades, members of the public service now have recourse in matters of appointments, dismissals or other forms of disciplinary action with the appointment of the Registrar of the Public Service Appellate Tribunal (PSAT) Newly accepted member of the bar Amoura Giddings was appointed Registrar of the tribunal by President David Granger last week and the young attorney said her new position is right up her alley as she always wanted to work in an area that offers assistance to people who may be struggling.

A number of regional and local cricketers are set to go on show this evening in a Guyana All-Star versus a Caribbean All-Star matchup at the Guyana National Stadium, in a humanitarian gesture to raise funds for hurricane relief after hurricanes Irma and Maria ravished parts of the region recently.

Guyana has copped seven of the nine regional awards for the performances of its students in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, including for Overall Outstanding Achievement, which was won by Michael Bhopaul who obtained passes in 25 subjects.

All the records for the appeal in the presidential term limit case have been delivered to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on time and it is expected that the proceedings will commence in the matter in December or early January.

Anthony Adams produced a mean spell of spin bowling while national under – 19 captain Ronaldo Ali-Mohamed blasted an unbeaten 30 in a combined effort to hand the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) a commanding five-wicket win over the Police Sports Club in the second semi-final of the Georgetown Cricket Association, Carib Beer T20 tournament at the GCC ground, Bourda yesterday.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump defended his regular use of social media, especially Twitter, and said he may not have won the White House without it.

West Ruimveldt, Stella Maris, Marian Academy and Sophia reached the quarterfinals of the seventh annual Court’s Pee Wee Primary Schools Football Championships following round of 16 matches yesterday.

PRAGUE (Reuters) – Czech billionaire Andrej Babis won a thumping victory in Saturday’s election as voters shunned traditional parties and gave a mandate to the anti-establishment businessman pledging to fight political corruption while facing fraud charges himself.

The hunt for the man who reportedly torched two Newtown, Kitty homes after a bid to burn his wife, ended on Thursday, when he turned himself over to the police.

Herstelling Raiders defeated Diamond 2-0 when the Ralph Green/East Bank Football Association (EBFA) U11 league continued yesterday at the Grove Community Centre ground.

A 17-year-old died just over a week ago after he was allegedly struck down by a car along Mandela Avenue.

Hundreds of Guyanese showed up to take part in GTT’s Pinktober 5K/10K Walk/Run yesterday.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that, subject to receipt of further information, he planned to allow the opening of long-secret files on the November 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy due for release next week.

The Parika/Wakenaam/Supenaam Speed Boat Association has voiced concern at a recent directive by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) to stop its members from selling their vessels and slots within the “turn system” that has been set up for loading passengers without its approval.

(Reuters) – The US government issued a rare public warning that sophisticated hackers are targeting energy and industrial firms, the latest sign that cyber attacks present an increasing threat to the power industry and other public infrastructure.

An Eccles resident last Tuesday appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into land issues with an appeal for help to resolve multiple claims to his property.

Fitness enthusiasts and competitors mark your calendars. On November 18, the second edition of the ‘Stage of Champions’ mega event will be held at the Theatre Guild with many incentives on offer.

Dear Editor, So we have some serious disagreements within the family.

VALLETTA (Reuters) – Malta’s government said on Saturday it was offering a reward of 1 million euros ($1.2 million) for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the death of prominent journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

‘A’-House defeated ‘C’-House in the final of the Annandale Secondary School Inter-House football tournament held inside the East Coast Demerara institution’s compound.

LONDON (Reuters) – A personal letter found on the body of a man killed in the sinking of the Titanic sold at auction on Saturday for 126,000 pounds ($166,000), a record price for correspondence from the doomed liner.

Officers attached to the New York Police Department (NYPD) are currently in Guyana for a memorial service for a former colleague, Guyana-born Detective Randolph Holder, who was killed in the line of duty two years ago and they paid their counterparts here a courtesy call on Friday.

Dear Editor, A statement released by the Ministry of the Presidency on Thursday (October 19, 2017) sought to explain the basis on which President David Granger moved to unilaterally appoint the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom), in the person of retired Justice, James Patterson.

VALLETTA, (Reuters) – Daphne Caruana Galizia posted two items last Monday on her popular blog, one ridiculing Malta’s opposition leader for having rounded shoulders, the other denouncing a senior government official as a “crook”.

GENEVA/LONDON (Reuters) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) should overturn its decision to appoint Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a goodwill ambassador, global health leaders said on Saturday, describing the move as unjustifiable and wrong.

Guyana Police Force (GPF) stormed to the top of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) 2017/2018 Premier League after crushing Flamingo 3-0 Friday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda.

Dear Editor, The unilateral selection and appointment by President Granger of Justice Patterson to be the new Chairman of the Elections Commission takes the country backwards for decades.

Rehabilitation work on the Mocha/ Arcadia bridge at Nelson Street, the main access bridge to the community, is expected to commence in a matter of days.

“This is me business, I been selling like this for years, you know how long.

In an earlier comment about song-writing I made the point that while talent has to be there, the more critical quality is observation because that is almost always the ingredient that sets a song apart; the writer has turned a light on something in the society, or in an individual, that would have otherwise escaped the rest of us in the populace. 

WASHINGTON,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Cities could play a formal part in the global response to rising migration, top officials have suggested ahead of next year’s negotiations on two international pacts to tackle the issue.

  Fun time on the water in Chenapau, Region 8 (Photo by Mariah Lall)

Dear Editor,   Recently I was privileged to experience a different side of City Hall. 

YASUNI PARK, Ecuador (Reuters) – The manager of state oil company Petroamazonas defended Ecuador’s plans to expand exploitation of major oil reserves in one of the world’s most species-diverse rainforests, saying it will ensure minimum environmental impact and use appropriate technology.

Albion Wilds                   Dear Solitude!                   Where peace and concord dwell,                 Whose smiling beauties quell                 The soul’s inquietude.

Today’s column concludes my discussion of Decision Rule 2, which posits: there is no overall economic justification for a Guyana state-owned oil refinery (of approximately 100,000 barrels/day).

In most OECS nations, citizenship is available at a cost. It can be purchased by almost anyone who can afford it.

The Peoples’ Progressive Party went to extraordinary lengths over ten months to find eighteen Guyanese willing to agree to have their names submitted to the President of Guyana for consideration to be appointed to one of the most difficult, controversial and thankless of jobs ‒ Chair of the Elections Commission.

Part 3   Overview For the past two weeks, the articles have been focused on the issue of competition.

Over 1,000 persons around the country, over the past year have benefitted from eight projects which were funded by the National Technical Working Group (NTWG) and the Forest Law Enforcement, Gover-nance and Trade (FLEGT) Facilitation Support Office (FFSO), according to Deonarine Ramsaroop, President of the Forest Products Association (FPA) of Guyana.

No one who is reasonably au courant with events in Guyana will believe that President David Granger did not anticipate the consequences of his actions.

The sixth annual Digicel Breast Cancer Awareness road race featuring the cream of Guyana’s wheelsmen takes place today.

My heart has grown heavy and heavier yet in recent times, as I have contemplated what seems to be the fading of the dream of West Indian unity.

I, Love. Broccoli. I eat the stems raw (after removing the fibrous outer skin) and steam the moss-like heads and eat them just like that.

The Capuchinbird (Perissocephalus tricolor) is a large thick-set suboscine passerine with a relatively heavy bill.

Chess is a catalyst for social development in communities that are underserved.