Daily Archive: Friday, February 9, 2018

A 64 year-old pensioner yesterday violently attacked and wounded an employee of the Guyana Power & Light Inc.

In the presence of Brazil’s defence minister, President David Granger today signalled a desire for stronger defence cooperation with Brasilia in light of what he said was the “present situation in the northern coast of South America”, an apparent reference to the situation in Venezuela.

The Police say they are investigating the death of Orlando Flatts c/d ‘Orandy’ or ‘Rango’, 24 years, a taxi driver of Blue Berry Hill, Wismar, Linden which occurred about 12.30 this morning at Lot 74 Amelia’s Ward, Linden.

Government “inaction” would also form grounds for the declaration of force majeure by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) based on an amendment concluded in 2016 to the 1999 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA).

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate early today in approving a bill to end an overnight federal shutdown, sparing Republicans further embarrassment and averting serious interruption of the government’s business.

Minister of State Joseph Harmon yesterday signalled that Justice Kenneth Benjamin and Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards would likely be appointed to act as Chancellor and Chief Justice, respectively, in light of Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo’s withholding of his agreement for their substantive appointments.

Pastor Andrew Hannibale, the Founder of the Faith Deliverance Ministries, was sentenced to 40 years in jail yesterday for the rape of a minor.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has offered a no objection to the appointment of four persons, including three attorneys, as members of the Integrity Commission.

A 57-year-old ex-policeman was yesterday remanded to prison for the alleged rape of a child.

Georgetown’s Town Clerk Royston King yesterday said that the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) is yet to inform the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of its plan to develop a portion of land located behind Cummings Lodge to relocate squatters.

Edward Skeete and Nabadingi Gobin were yesterday morning freed of the murder of Ryan Clementson, who was reportedly shot near the Turning Point Snackette in Tucville in July, 2015.

The sod was yesterday turned for the construction of Guyana’s first oil and gas vocational training school.

The Chairman of Region Six, David Armogan on Wednesday blasted the New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council over the implementation of a 100% increase in rates and taxes within the township.

The GUYSONS Group of Companies has formed a joint venture with a Trinidadian company for the provision of oil and gas logistics services.

Government is working to strengthen border security so as to stem the flow of illegal weapons into Guyana from Brazil.

Dr. Jan Mangal as a qualified citizen of Guyana is free to make statements or offer opinions on the Petroleum Industry but those statements should not be interpreted as a representation of Government policy.

Minister of State, Joseph Harmon yesterday said that Cabinet has approved the appointment of Dr.

Defending champions Berbice will head into Saturday’s final of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Dave West Indian Imports Inter-County Under-15 tournament against Demerara, unbeaten, after defeating Essequibo by 62 runs at the Everest Cricket Club Ground, yesterday.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Jamaica Scorpions defeated Guyana Jaguars by 46 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method, in the day-night 20th match of the Regional Super50 at Coolidge Cricket Ground here Thursday.

An East Bank Berbice mother of two was placed on $50,000 bail when she was charged with child neglect yesterday at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court.

Defending champion Showstoppers, Hustlers, Rising Stars, Up Like-7 and ESPN, secured their berths to tonight’s round of 16 knock-out stage, when the group matches in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West Demerara/East Bank Demerara Zone concluded on Wednesday.

Despite scattered showers Demerara powered their way to a four-wicket win over the President’s XI, who remained winless in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/Dave West Indian Imports Inter-County Under-15 tournament, as they stormed into the final after Romel Datterdeen’s all-round heroics.

Accused child rapist Marvin Chesney walked out of the Berbice Assizes a freed man after his underage accuser opted not to testify at the trial.

With the prosecution closing its case yesterday, one of the three accused in the murders of Constance Fraser, 89, and Phyllis Caesar, 77, who were found dead in their South Road and Albert Street, Georgetown home last year, is expected to respond today.

A policeman was on Wednesday found guilty of assault and ordered to pay a fine of $10,000.

A gold miner was yesterday charged once again with the murder of a Brazilian national.

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) has announced this weekend’s fixtures for the GCA/NBS 40-Over Second Division competition.

The National Milling Company (NAMILCO) has donated $750,000 to the impending Corona Beer/Petra Organization Futsal Championship.

Cabinet is set to approve a new Council for the University of Guyana (UG) next week, according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Joe Deny missed out on three figures as Kent coasted to their third win on the trot with a comfortable 27-run victory over USA Cricket here Thursday.

Today, the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) is to lay a charge against Amir Ally who was arrested on Tuesday by ranks stationed at the Cheddi Jagan International Air-ort, Timehri in relation to cocaine in frozen fish, a source told Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, The response by Leader of the Opposition Bharrat Jagdeo to President David Granger’s nominees for the post of Chancellor and Chief Justice of the Judiciary is noted. 

(ESPNCricinfo) Besieged batsmen, violent turn, wicked offcutters, fielders around the bat, and a hail of dismissals.

The trial of the eight members of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Board of Directors, who are charged with failing to comply with a court order, continued yesterday with further evidence being given by Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) head Sydney James.

Dear Editor, Are we really serious about abuse of women? After attending the Junior Calypso Competition in Berbice it left me wondering in disgust as to why the Ministry of Culture and parents of the newly crowned Junior Calypso Monarch would support such vulgarity in his lyrics under the guise of double meaning.

Dear Editor, I did not know Councillor Junior Garrett prior to the local government elections (LGE) of 2016.

Save A Life Inc., a newly established charitable organisation comprising medical professionals, endeavours to offer sustained and effective healthcare services to vulnerable groups in Guyana.

Dear Editor, I went to the Anna Regina health centre to have my regular medical check-up on Wednesday 7th February 2018 about 9 am, but the centre was so packed with patients that I went away.

President David Granger last evening, received a courtesy call at State House from  Michel Hourcard and other executives of Total Exploration and Production Americas, a subsidiary of a French multinational company, which has its chief office in Houston, Texas.

CUCUTA, Colombia/BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Colombia and Brazil tightened border controls with Venezuela yesterday as both nations grapple with a mounting influx of hundreds of thousands of desperate migrants fleeing a worsening economic crisis.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Englishman Richard Pybus has made a shock return to West Indies cricket as high performance director, just over a year after leaving the post of director of cricket.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday that it had found no evidence of match fixing in the third Ashes test between Australia and England last year.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The Trump administration is considering making it harder for foreigners living in the United States to get permanent residency if they or their American-born children use public benefits such as food assistance, in a move that could sharply restrict legal immigration.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Former West Indies vice-captain, Kirk Edwards, stroked a half-century to guide Windward Islands Volcanoes to their first win of the Regional Super50 here Wednesday night.

A 19-year-old Mazaruni miner was on Wednesday placed on $75,000 bail for two break and enter charges.

Dear Editor, While we await a meeting with Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan, to update him on our work on the ground, The Caribbean Voice appeals to the Minister to use his position and influence to help bring about the following: * A registry of sexual offenders * Decriminalizing of attempted suicide * Mandatory counselling for attempted suicide victims and suicide survivors * Raising the age of consent to 18 * Making sexual abuse a non-bailable offence * Elimination of the charge of wandering * Re-establishment of the Gatekeepers’ Programme While we understand that all of these issues do not fall within the purview of the Minister we know that he can approach his cabinet colleagues, the respective line ministers, and that they can reach out to the opposition to ensure that each piece of legislation is bipartisan to prevent a recurrence of the situation relating to previous motion for the decriminalization of attempted suicide that was voted against by the government some time ago.

DHAKA,  (Reuters) – Bangladesh opposition leader and former prime minister Khaleda Zia was jailed yesterday for corruption but plans to appeal her five-year term, her lawyer said, as thousands of supporters took to the streets to protest her innocence.

Four Venezuelan nationals were each fined $30,000 on Wednesday for illegally entering Guyana.

BARCELONA, (Reuters) – Barcelona reached the King’s Cup final for a record fifth year in a row on Thursday with a 2-0 second leg win at Valencia in which Philippe Coutinho scored his first goal for the club as they secured a 3-0 aggregate semi-final success.

Dear Editor, I am a concerned citizen residing at 48 Princes and Russell Streets and I have been adversely affected by a series of events, which commenced on December 27th, 2017.

aPresident of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Warren Smith,  on Wednesday announced that the institution is making US$700 to 800 million available to help Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) recover from the impact of the 2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

MALE,  (Reuters) – The embattled president of the Maldives has sent envoys to friendly nations such as China, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to brief them on a political crisis in the Indian Ocean nation that spurred the imposition of a state of emergency, his office said.

Field Level Media: LeBron James capped his 64th career triple-double with an 18-foot, fadeaway jumper at the buzzer to lift the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 140-138 overtime victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Two men were on Wednesday charged for allegedly stealing a horse cart.

Dear Editor, The snub to the Advisor, the hollow explanation offered for the no-show of the featured speaker (was it a boycott?)

The repaving of Bourda Street by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure is progressing at a fast rate and is expected to be completed by the weekend.

Field Level Media: The Cleveland Cavaliers continued the revamping of their roster before Thursday’s trade deadline by acquiring shooting guard Rodney Hood from Utah and point guard George Hill from Sacramento in a three-team trade, according to ESPN.

Dear Editor, I take the opportunity to commend the multitude of investors who have swarmed Guyana this week for seeing through the infantile attempt at scaring them away via a wicked newspaper advertisement.

-GPL: British, Irish, Scandinavian, Jamaican If my regular readers discover that these comments are recycled from 2013 and last February (2017), they are absolutely accurate.

A 46-year-old Sophia man was on Wednesday fined $50,000 for stealing two rims The charge stated that Jose Hamilton on January 27th at Sheriff Street stole two 18-inch rims with tires valued at $100,000, property of Dale Mendonca.

(Trinidad Express) Erin fishermen continue the search for three men who went down with their pirogue on Tuesday night.

BANJUL,  (Reuters) – Gambia has rejoined the Commonwealth, the tiny West African former British colony’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, five years after its now exiled former authoritarian leader withdrew his country, calling it a “neo-colonial institution”.

(Trinidad Express) There are over 7,000 police officers in the Police Service, but 1,100 more are needed.

Government inaction now constitutes force majeure! Today we take up from Article 24 which deals with force majeure, the definition of which is set out in paragraph 2.6.

Dear Editor, There can be no doubt that the call for the removal of Mr Komal Chand from the position of President of GAWU that was orchestrated by Leader of the Opposition and General Secretary of the PPP, Bharrat Jagdeo, has proven to be most embarrassing for Mr Jagdeo, politically.

In the affairs of every individual, corporation, or country, the two concepts of dialogue and negotiation play a key role in ensuring progress and betterment at various levels of their existence.

NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE,  (Reuters) – In the two years since Washington lifted a 40-year ban on oil exports, tankers filled with U.S.

Field Level Media: Doug Pederson walked the parade route with the Lombardi Trophy in hand and offering hordes of fans lining the streets of Philadelphia a championship moment of their own.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) yesterday donated video conferencing equipment to the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) National Accreditation Council (NAC) A release yesterday from the Ministry of Education said that the equipment will aid the body in the execution of its mandate.