Daily Archive: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Articles published on Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Sexual violence training

A three-day training workshop offering train-the-trainer sessions and piloting and implementation of the WHO’s protocol to address sexual violence is being held at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston, DPI said.

Retired Justice James Patterson signing his instrument of appointment in the presence of President David Granger

Berbice Bar hammers President over GECOM

The Berbice Bar Association has strongly condemned the unilateral appointment by President David Granger of retired Justice James Patterson as Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and says the act is contemptuous of the ruling of Justice Roxane George in the case of Marcel Gaskin v the Attorney General.

Carol Sooba appointed

Former Town Clerk for the City of Georgetown Carol Sooba receiving her instrument of appointment to the Local Government Commission from President David Granger yesterday at State House.

President David Granger (centre) with the members of the newly sworn in Local Government Commission. From left are Norman Whittaker, former Minister of Local Government and Regional Development; trade unionist Andrew Garnett; former Region 4 Chairman Clement Corlette; Joan-Ann Romascindo; former Town Clerk for the City of Georgetown Carol Sooba; former Region 10 Chairman Mortimer Mingo;  former Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Clinton Collymore and Marlon Williams. (Keno George photo)

Local Gov’t Commission members sworn in

Guyana now has its first ever Local Government Commission (LGC). The eight members of the constitutionally mandated body corporate were sworn in at a State House ceremony which President David Granger hailed as a demonstration of his government’s commitment to good governance, respect for the constitution and local democracy.

Chase nearing hundred hundred, Windies eyeing win

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe,  CMC – Roston Chase was within touching distance of a fourth Test hundred as West Indies carved out a lead in excess of 400 runs to increase their stranglehold on the opening Test against Zimbabwe, on the third day at Queens Sports Club here yesterday.

Klopp’s Liverpool face mountain of criticism

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Juergen Klopp’s spluttering Liverpool team faced a barrage of criticism in the British media after Sunday’s 4-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur which one observer predicted would be the worst defensive display of the season by any top-tier side.

Curry fined $50,000 for tossing mouthpiece

(The Sports Xchange) – Former two-time NBA MVP and Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been fined $50,000 by the league for throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of a referee during Saturday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, the NBA announced yesterday afternoon.

UG, GCC and Transport record wins over the weekend

The University of Guyana (UG), the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and the Transport Sports Club (TSC) were all in the winner’s row as action continued in the New Building Society (NBS), Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) second division competition over the weekend.

Mabaruma Hospital needs investigating

Dear Editor, Mabaruma residents are very thankful to the Stabroek News and Kaieteur News for exposing in the public domain the problems they are currently enduring at the hands of public officers particularly the lawless and unprofessional police officers at the Mabaruma police station and now at the Mabaruma public hospital.

Ravens, Amelia’s Ward Jets reach semi-finals

Ravens and Amelia’s Ward Jets stormed their way to the semi-finals after defeating Plaisance Guardians and Half Mile Bulls respectively when the sixth annual Brusches’ Classic Basketball Championships continued Sunday at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Hardcourt, Linden.

Transition to be agreed with Brexit trade deal

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May signalled yesterday that any Brexit transition deal would be put together as part of a wider trade agreement – potentially stripping companies of the time they need to prepare to leave the European Union.