Daily Archive: Thursday, December 28, 2017

An article enshrining the US$18m signing bonus in the 2016 agreement between Guyana and ExxonMobil’s subsidiary was clearly the reason why the government kept the document hidden, according to Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo.

A pensioner who was hospitalised since Christmas morning with severe burns about her body after her son allegedly set fire to the mattress on which she was resting, succumbed to her injuries about 6.30 am today at the GPHC.

Chief Executive Officer of the National Communications Network (NCN), Lennox Cornette has resigned with effect from March 15, 2018.

After months of evasion, the government today released the production sharing agreement with ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, EEGLP and the company’s local head, Rod Henson said that the the US$18m signing bonus was paid for the 10-year extension of the pact.

(Trinidad Guardian) The sound of machine-gun fire sent patrons of an all-night private pool party scampering for safety in Couva yesterday and left one teenager dead and another injured.

After months of refusal, the government is today expected to release the much talked about contract it signed last year with oil major ExxonMobil and on which major questions remain to be answered.

Jermaine Savory, was last evening found guilty of murdering Melissa Payne, who was shot on the morning of November 5, 2008 on the Agricola Public Road, East Bank Demerara.

A man was yesterday remanded to prison charged with murdering French Guiana-based clothing vendor, Purcell Moore.

A 25-year-old Plaisance, East Coast Demerara resident died on Christmas Day, more than one week after he was stabbed in his neck during an altercation with a member of a gang who had targeted him for some time now.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) says while it agrees that measures published in Budget 2018 will certainly have a positive impact on local businesses, it believes that more could have been done to reverse the negative impact of the 2017 Budget.

If you are a fan of boxing then the place to be on ‘Boxing Day’ was the National Gymnasium.

A US federal judge is considering whether Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) should pay damages to a Connecticut woman injured in a plane crash in Guyana in 2011.

NELSON, New Zealand, CMC – Seasoned campaigner Kieron Pollard has pulled out of the West Indies Twenty20 squad for the three-match series beginning here tomorrow.

In what is being dubbed a patriotic battle for country pride, Venezu-elans will square off against Guyanese fighters on January 20 card which will also feature Elton Dharry, a world-class contender undefeated in his last 16 fights joining Dexter Gonsalves, Guyana’s current Lightweight champion, who narrowly lost a decision to world-ranked DeMarcus Corley in his last outing.

The Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GY-EITI) says that a decision will be taken next month on making a public statement in relation to the controversial singing bonus between the government and ExxonMobil.

A jeweller was early yesterday morning attacked and robbed of one gold chain valued $500,000 at a wedding house in Independence Boulevard, Georgetown.

The New Era Entertainment/ Mohamed Enterprise Futsal Championship, was jointly awarded to NK Ballers and Hard-Knocks/ Board Money on Tuesday, following a combination of heavy rainfall and crowd encroachment at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Hard-Court, Linden.

Pouderoyen secured the largest margin of victory in the inaugural GT Beer Yearend Football Championship, swamping Zeelugt 14-0 in their quarterfinal matchup, on Tuesday at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.

A north-west miner was yesterday read a murder charge. It is alleged that Navie Harris on December 20th at Waramuri Mission, Moruka River, North West, murdered R.

The Ministry of Public Health yesterday said that a phased implementation of the Tobacco Control Act is underway and next month will see an “aggressive” education and awareness campaign.

Dexter ‘De Kid’ Marques, Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry and Dexter ‘The Cobra’ Gonsalves will all be in action next month in warm up bouts with the ultimate goal of clinching Commonwealth and World titles later in 2018.

A review of the mining fiscal regime which would see the introduction of a mining rent has been recommended by a team from the IMF in a report submitted last month on petroleum taxation and revenue management.

The ‘Guyana Cup Rematch’ horse race fixture which was scheduled to run off on Sunday at the Rising Sun Turf Club has been postponed indefinitely.

Three persons are now nursing gunshot wounds about their bodies after a group of men reportedly attacked them at a wedding house in Hampshire Village, Corentyne, during the wee hours of Sunday morning.

LONDON,  CMC – West Indies have suffered minimal fallout from their one-day series whitewash at the hands of New Zealand.

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) will be looking to fill the position of Deputy Chief Constable in the new year says Mayor Patricia Chase-Green.

Having been shortlisted to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Power and Light Company, a former head of the Jamaica Public Service Company will this week be in the country to negotiate terms of a contract and possible acceptance of the post.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The acclaim for the goalscoring feats of Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane has been the deafening soundtrack to the festive football programme as even Arsene Wenger, manager of the club that let him out of their grasp, joined in on Wednesday.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – World number one Rafa Nadal’s preparations for next month’s Australian Open have suffered a blow after he was a late withdrawal from the Brisbane International tournament on Thursday.

The Mayor and City Council is  reminding all property owners that the amnesty on accrued interest will come to an end on the December 31, 2017.

PORT ELIZABETH,  (Reuters) – Zimbabwe were bowled out twice yesterday as South Africa swept to an easy victory by an innings and 120 runs as the inaugural four-day test finished inside two days at St George’s Park.

A 15-year-old girl is currently battling for her life in a city hospital after she was struck down on Christ-mas morning by an out-of-control car along the Tempe Village Public Road, West Coast Berbice.

The United States Government is partnering with a Corriverton-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) to continue its support to Guyanese youth, according to a release from the US Embassy.

Reuters) – India will need mental toughness as much as consistent performances with bat and ball if they are to record their first test series victory in South Africa, captain Virat Kohli said yesterday.

In an effort to assist Canje sugar workers who will be affected by the closure of the Rose Hall Estate, the Golden Om Dharmic Youth Organization has started to offer free counselling to the affected workers.

(Trinidad Guardian) The T&T Red Force has switched its focus from the cruel red ball to the familiar, and perhaps, favourite format of One Day cricket.

(Reuters) – Yaya Toure has reversed his decision to retire from international football and wants to help bring through the next generation of Ivory Coast players, the Manchester City midfielder has said.

Dear Editor,   A few days ago I was greeted by the welcome news that Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is the new head of South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC). 

Community Development Officers (CDOs), serving the South Pakaraimas and the North Rupununi were the recent beneficiaries of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) that will assist them in better serving communities in Region Nine, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.

Sand Creek will be the first of five villages to take advantage of an initiative between the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs and the Ministry of Business for the development of ecotourism.

Dear Editor, The recent landmark rulings in relation to No 40 and Seafield by Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George whereby President David Granger has been deemed to have acted unconstitutionally and unlawfully are cause for concern.

ISLAMABAD/SINGAPORE,  (Reuters) – General Electric’s flagship gas turbines ran into problems in Pakistan earlier this year, leading to delays and lengthy outages at three newly built power stations, according to several senior Pakistani officials and power executives.

(Barbados Nation) After an inauspicious year, it won’t be surprising if Jason Holder is sacked or resigns as captain of the Windies One-Day International (ODI) side.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Flows through Britain’s most important oil pipeline, Forties, have recovered to around half the normal rate, a trading source said yesterday, suggesting a steady return to normal operations after a rare unplanned shutdown.

Dear Editor, From time to time, government agencies take a public media beating at the hands of irate citizens, who have been subjected to either frustration or impropriety.

 (The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Tuesday’s National Basketball Association games: Suns 99, Grizzlies 97 Tyson Chandler slammed home an alley oop dunk off a Dragan Bender inbounds feed with four-tenths of a second left, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Memphis Grizzlies for the second time in six days with a 99-97 win on Tuesday night.

The Government of Brazil maintains that the 1899 arbitral settlement of the Guyana/Venezuela Border is final and must be respected.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Law Association’s Council will caucus tomorrow regarding a preliminary report on alleged matters involving Chief Justice Ivor Archie, who’s expected back from overseas this weekend.

Dear Editor, The editors of Staboek News find it editorially judicious to continue publishing misrepresentations and propaganda, of which they are fully well aware, of a known boastful supporter of the PPP, Vishnu Bisram.

(Peter Apps is Reuters global affairs columnist. The opinions expressed here are his own.)

The Private Sector Com-mission on Friday hosted what can be dubbed the largest Christmas party for the year in Region Six for the children and families of sugar workers who will be  affected at the end of the month once the Skeldon Estate is officially closed.

(ICC) New Zealand pace bowler Trent Boult has gained three places to reach fourth position in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Player Rankings after his team completed a 3-0 series victory over the Windies in Christchurch on Tuesday.

Two boys and one girl were delivered at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital early on Christmas Day 2017.

(Trinidad Express) Nermal “Massive” Gosein has called for a boycott of the 2018 Chutney Soca Monarch, saying the issue is no longer about his song “Rowlee Mother Count” but about the right to freedom of expression.

Dear Editor, The young lady who willingly and naively handed over twenty thousand dollars, from all appearances, to someone she did not know, was to my mind gullible; she was easy pickings (‘Caught in a foreign exchange scam’ SN, December 23).

(Reuters) – Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has used Manchester United’s late title meltdown during the 2011/12 season as a cautionary example to remind his team mates that there is no room for complacency in the Premier League title race.

On Christmas Day, a family of Reliance, Essequibo Coast took  Christmas cheer to  over eleven communities on the Essequibo Coast.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said yesterday U.S.

Dear Editor, I am spending the holiday season travelling around in parts of Europe.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Australia spinner Nathan Lyon grabbed two middle order wickets but Alastair Cook extended his innings past the 150 mark to push England to 360 for six and a 33-run lead at tea on day three of the fourth Ashes test yesterday.

Those Wales cane cutters who are denied their severance pay by the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc.

WELLINGTON,  (Reuters) – Israel’s ambassador to New Zealand on Wednes-day appealed to the pop star Lorde to meet him after she cancelled a show in Tel Aviv after appeals from activists for her to shun Israel as a protest against its treatment of Palestinians.

((Jamaica Gleaner) Barbados-born international singer, Rihanna, has called for an end to gun violence in her country after her 21-year-old cousin was shot and killed Wednesday night.

SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Brazilian police have arrested an alleged Mexican drug boss, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday, in a blow to one of the most powerful organizations in Mexico’s criminal underworld.

“Bye and bye make very long journey,  Cross Kalla-panee I shall go…” excerpt “Bengalee Baboo” satirical song, 19th century.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – An explosion at a grains terminal in Argentina owned by China’s COFCO International yesterday killed one employee, injured others and affected shipping activities from one of the world’s top food suppliers, the conglomerate said.

Dear Editor, I have tremendous respect for columnists and letter writers especially those who use their columns to promote a progressive world view.

In keeping with the holiday season, Minister of Social Protection Amna Ally on Friday, donated toys to the children residing at the Mahaica Children’s Home.

Towards the end of every year, dictionaries announce their word of the year.

(Reuters) – Manchester City’s relentless assault on English football’s record books continued on Wednesday as a Raheem Sterling goal earned them a 1-0 win at Newcastle United to extend their extraordinary record of successive Premier League wins to 18.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Actress Jane Fonda, who celebrated her 80th birthday last week, says that growing up she never expected to reach 30.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – Peru’s center-right President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski may reshuffle his Cabinet in coming days, after triggering an outcry by pardoning former authoritarian leader Alberto Fujimori, the prime minister announced on Wednesday.