Daily Archive: Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Minister of State Joseph Harmon this afternoon said that Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo today successfully underwent heart by-pass surgery in the United States.

Kerwin Cordel DosSantos c/d Buffy, 24, a labourer of East La Penitence Squatting Area and George Hope c/d Gregory, 24, of HUU Freeman Street, East La Penitence were today charged with murder in the course or furtherance of a robbery committed on Shawn Nurse c/d Fabulous, police say.

Police ranks in ‘A’ Division during a 10-hour operation which concluded at 3 this morning at Kurukururu, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, arrested six persons as part of a crackdown on carjackers.

A housewife who was about 4 pm  yesterday stabbed multiple times about her body by her husband at the Charity Water Front, Essequibo Coast, underwent emergency surgery and is presently in a serious condition at the Intensive Care Unit of the Charity Hospital, police say.

(Trinidad Guardian) Youth triumphed over experience at the Calypso Monarch competition on Sunday night as 24-year-old relative newcomer Helon Francis beat out a host of veteran calypsonians to claim his first crown.

The first public hearing to discuss the proposed rate changes by Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) saw fierce opposition yesterday from the citizenry, who called for the utility company to produce a record of its accounts before proceeding any further.

A porter was fatally stabbed by his drinking partner during an argument at Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo on Sunday night.

A 17-year-old of Canal Number Two Polder, West Bank Demerara, was electrocuted after a live wire fell on him on Sunday night and the Guyana Power and Light Inc.

The police are investigating the alleged rape of a special constable at a city hotel last Saturday morning.

After losing a challenge to stay a ruling compelling her to commit Regan Rodrigues to stand trial for the murder of political activist Courtney Crum-Ewing, Magistrate Judy Latchman yesterday committed him to be tried for the crime.

The trial of Kevon Alfred, who is accused of murdering 75-year-old remigrant Joyce Lewis, will commence tomorrow morning before Justice Navindra Singh at the High Court in Georgetown.

Former Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall yesterday filed an action in the High Court challenging government’s decision to deposit the US$18M bonus received from Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, CNOOC Nexen Petroleum Guyana Limited and Hess Guyana Exploration Limited into a Bank of Guyana account.

  Minister of Public Telecommunications Cathy Hughes announced yesterday that the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) will be issuing a commemorative stamp to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of late President Cheddi Jagan.

Ranks stationed at the La Grange Police Station are being accused of neglect of duty by human rights activist Akola Thompson, who says that her calls for help after a drunken ex-spouse showed up at her house and began harassing her went unanswered.

The Guyana Jaguars pounced on a weak United States of America (USA) team to register a significant seven-wicket win at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Club ground, Antigua yesterday.

(Field Level Media) Lou Williams scored 20 points to lead seven Clippers in double figures as Los Angeles beat the Brooklyn Nets 114-101 Monday night at Barclays Center in New York.

A miner and a mason were yesterday remanded to prison after being read separate charges for alleged possession of cannabis for trafficking.

Joseph Stewart, 68, who is accused of breaking a woman’s arm, was yesterday granted his release on $100,000 bail by a city court after he denied the charge.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – Jamaica Scorpions defeated Leeward Islands Hurricanes by 148 runs, in the day/night 28th match of the Regional Super50 at Coolidge Cricket Ground here yesterday.

Dear Editor, I am very concerned about the indiscriminate use of fruit ripening agents in Guyana. 

Dear Editor, In what Solid Waste Director, Mr Walter Narine dubbed a conversation rather than a consultation, several Kitty residents boycotted the meeting scheduled for 5pm on Friday 2nd February 2018 and held their own discussions on the roadside.

Sunday’s Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) elections will be overseen by an officer  of the High Court.

A West Coast Berbice goldsmith, who offers door-to-door service was shot at  Canefield Settlement, East Canje Berbice  after a lone gunman attempted to rob him sometime after 5 pm on Sunday.

Dear Editor, When the PPP/C government started an ICT fibre optic cable from Brazil, Guyanese were elated.

Jack Mangal was yesterday freed of a rape charge after Justice Simone Morris-Ramlall upheld a no-case submission made by defence attorney Maxwell McKay.

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will enter its first round of the 2018 season on February 25 when it hosts the inaugural Patrick Forde Memorial Open.

Despite the controversy surrounding the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB), it is hosting an Inter-Zone Competition to select a 14-man squad ahead of the Inter-county under-17 tournament which is being  organised by the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB).

Hundreds of Guyanese attended the 2018 Digital Wealth Creation Summit last Saturday at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, where they were told that their skills are critical to mainstream businesses.

Dear Editor, The Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID) is gravely concerned about the inability of law enforcement authorities to arrest violent crime in Guyana.

Dear Editor, I read that agreement has been reached on the names submitted for the Integrity Commission. 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Barbados Pride disposed of Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by 32 runs here late Sunday night, to complete the preliminary round double over their arch-rivals and return to the top of Group A in the Regional Super50.

Several hundred rice, cattle and cash crop farmers say that a decision by Hope Estate Coconut Industries Limited, on the East Coast of Demerara, to triple the rental fee for lands is too burdensome and some have indicated their intention to move to court if the new charge is imposed or any attempt is made to evict them.

Three Venezuelan nationals were yesterday fined and ordered deported after they pleaded guilty to entering the country illegally.

Dear Editor, I write with great disgust and terrible disappointment about the operations of the Guyana Power & Light Incorporated.

LONDON (Reuters) – Harry Kane’s 32 goals in all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur this season have lifted him to the top of Europe’s scoring charts, but his claim to being the most lethal striker on the continent is set to face its sternest test yet today.

FLORENCE HALL, Jamaica,  CMC – Test wicketkeeper Shane Dowrich was closing in on a fifth first class hundred after producing a valiant rescue effort, to save West Indies A on the second day of the opening four-day “Test” against England Lions.

PRETORIA/JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – South Africa’s African National Con-gress party executive committee has decided to “recall,” or remove, President Jacob Zuma as head of state, a senior ANC source told Reuters yesterday, after a 13-hour meeting of the party’s top leadership.

The Guyana Police Force’s Fallen Heroes Foundation distributed almost $900,000 on Friday as part of its continuous support to the families and children of law enforcers who died in the line of duty.

Dear Editor, The media recently reported on the consolidation of key youth programmes and organizations into the Guyana Youth Service (GYS) and the subsequent offering of a standardised education and training curriculum as measures to significantly improve youths’ marketability and prospects for gainful employment.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Following a lengthy meeting yesterday to deal with the issue of the Prime Minister’s decision to place the acting chief justice on probation, the island’s judges have released a declaration on the separation of powers, judicial independence and judicial accountability.

(Reuters) – Roger Federer will be highly motivated to reclaim the world number one ranking for the first time in more than five years when he plays at this week’s ABN Amro World Tennis event in Rotterdam.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed slashing of funds for diplomacy and foreign aid faced immediate resistance in Congress yesterday, as some of his fellow Republicans joined Democrats in opposing cuts to what they see as essential “soft power” spending in the face of global threats.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Some film critics are calling it the best Marvel movie so far; others say it’s a correction after years of neglecting minority talent in Hollywood.

Dear Editor, I refer to an article in the Kaieteur News captioned, ‘Regionalism and national Development’ dated Sunday, January 28, concerning President David Granger’s remarks at the Second Meeting of the National Regional Development Consultative Committee on January 19.

(Reuters) – Australia captain Steve Smith won his second Allan Border Medal yesterday, becoming the fifth player to claim the country’s highest individual cricket honour more than once.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Brazil will not block Venezuelans from entering the country through the border in the northern state of Roraima, but has launched a task force to organize the flow and provide resources for cities and states dealing with the refugees.

(Reuters) Amid violent protests and calls for a ban, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Padmaavat” released in Indian theatres last week to a mostly positive reception from audiences.

Dear Editor, I note Nowrang Persaud’s letter on Saturday, 3rd February, 2018 in your paper.

 (Trinidad Express) A teenager was stabbed to death during an altercation in Chaguanas yesterday.

When I read that British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a minister of loneliness, my first reaction was to laugh.

(Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors yesterday announced charges against five former Venezuelan officials accused of soliciting bribes in exchange for helping vendors win favorable treatment from state oil company PDVSA, the latest case to stem from a $1 billion graft probe.

(Barbados Nation) ST JOHN’S – LIAT, The Carib-bean Airline, remains committed to serving the region and its needs.

LISBON, (Reuters) – The video replay system (VAR) being trialled in various leagues around the world ran into more controversy on Monday when the Portuguese federation (FPF) said it had been wrongly used to disallow a goal at the weekend.

In everything but title, Jacob Zuma is no longer President of South Africa.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – U.S. singer Vic Damone, a crooner who found fame in the 1940s and 1950s, has died at the age of 89, his family said on Monday.

Dear Editor, Those ministers of government who attempt to lecture the citizens of this country on the virtues of ‘nationalism’, should ensure their brains are engaged before they put their mouths into gear.

A 4.5 million cubic metres water reservoir at Nappi in the Rupununi was on Saturday handed over to Region Nine and is expected to relieve drought conditions.