Daily Archive: Tuesday, April 17, 2018

  The suspect in the White Castle fish shop fire on Saturday has been released on bail and proprietor, Jermaine Langevine will temporarily operate on the parapet outside the premises as he awaits the Mayor and City Council’s (M&CC) approval for use of the Hadfield Street Avenue.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Prime Minister Theresa May apologised to 12 Caribbean nations today for immigration officials’ harsh treatment of people from those countries who migrated to Britain as children after World War Two.

Some of the Joint Services members being sought by the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the 2008 Lindo Creek killings are available and will give a “preliminary interview” tomorrow, the Guyana Defence Force said yesterday.

A 52-year-old Crabwood Creek accountant yesterday morning died while returning home from the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, after the car she was travelling in slammed into a parked truck along the Number 58 Village, Corentyne Public Road.

Ranks attached to the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) on Sunday night conducted an operation during which they unearthed several packages of marijuana, concealed and compressed in plastic wrap in a motorcar on Sheriff Street.

Lakeraj Fredericks, who was last year sentenced to 65 years in prison for the murder of his brother-in-law, was yesterday handed an additional 22-year sentence for the unlawful killing of another man.

Glenroy Joyce, the former clerk who was charged earlier this year with embezzling $2.6 million from John Fernandes Limited, had the criminal complaint against him discharged yesterday after the court learnt that there was an agreement to repay the funds.

Continuous rainfall and above normal high tides are being blamed for flooding in  sections of Georgetown yesterday.

United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, informed President David Granger that he had “chosen the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as the means that is now to be used for its solution.”

Presidential Guard (PG) were crowned champions of the fourth Police Commissioner’s Cup T20 Inter-Division competition Sunday after defeating Headquarters (HQ) by 48 runs in the final at the Police Sports Club ground, Eve Leary.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Renowned regional academic Professor Sir Hilary Beckles said it was critical cricket’s world governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC)  heeded the call of the Caribbean community, in helping to solve the governance crisis in West Indies cricket.

Ronald Balgobin, the driver of the bus that crashed along the Land of Canaan Public Road last Friday, resulting in the death of a woman, was yesterday charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

David A. Granger – (Founder and first Editor) President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana   Guyanese news magazines, historically, have had very short and fitful lives.

KOLKATA, India,  CMC – Andre Russell savaged Delhi Daredevils in a brief but brutal assault while West Indies teammate Sunil Narine provided his trademark brilliance, as Kolkata Knight Riders stormed to a 71-run victory in the Indian Premier League yesterday.

By Dr. David Hinds Any proper evaluation of the current government’s performance in office almost three years since its rise to power must be done against the background of the expectations when it came to power in 2015.

Two popular make-up artists, Lolita Callendar, known as ‘Lola,’ and Onika Pompey, were yesterday charged with harming each other in a recent fight.

Parts of the main access road for Pakuri (St Cuthbert’s) Village collapsed on Sunday night.

Defending champion Dave and Celina’s All-Stars suffered defeat on the opening night of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship, losing to Amelia’s Ward Russians on penalty kicks on Sunday.

By Lincoln Lewis The state of industrial relations in Guyana gives cause for considerable concern.

Chalk up the hands and test brute strength on Saturday when the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) stages its inaugural Bench Press Showdown at the 704 Sky Lounge.

By Clinton Conway In Guyana police is a good word to start a conversation with, or even better to begin an argument.

Following information that persons are illegally occupying new positions around the Marudi Mountain area, Director of Compliance at the Ministry of Natural Resources Derrick Lawrence yesterday warned Rupununi miners against reneging on agreements they would have made during the mediation of their dispute with mining company Romanex.

Bryan Leitch is likely to know his fate later this afternoon when a jury retires to deliberate on the case levelled against him by the state for the murder of hotel owner Joseph Jagdeo.

Baraka Garnett produced match-winning performances in the U19 boys category of the Guyana Hockey Board’s Developmental outdoor league last weekend to help Hikers defeat Joseph Warriors and Old Fort 1-0 and 4-1 respectively.

By Cleveland Sam “The Caribbean Examinations Council has successfully launched its Electronic Testing or e-testing service to the region.”

Gold medalist at the just concluded Commonwealth Games, triple jumper, Troy Doris could possibly compete here in two months.

Region Seven is the latest regional administration to report to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that it working with a staff deficit, including a shortage of teachers in the schools.

Renowned Guyanese jurist Dr. Mohamed Shahabuddeen SC, who served as the Attorney General of Guyana and a judge on the International Criminal Court (ICC) died on 17th February, in Canada, where he resided, and will be remembered for his contributions to the legal fraternity.

Dear Editor, (Out of respect for the office of the President, and because it was critical of the President, I sent the following amended letter to President Granger for any comments he may have had.

The EF Correia International Airport is a privately – operated Airport under a Lease Agreement with government entered into in November 2001, operating in accordance with the Civil Aviation Laws of Guyana and in compliance with all the International Regulations and standards governing an International Airport.

Agriculture Minister, Noel Holder last week spearheaded an outreach to Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and promised to assist farmers with the range of issues they raised.

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Finance notes with some concern the editorial that appeared in Monday’s SN ‘The invested signing bonus,’ and would like to disarm you of some of the very hasty conclusions that you have arrived at.

Rain prevented further play in what was panning out to be a gripping battle between defending champions Demerara and Berbice on day two of their Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire and Life Insurance/Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) U19 Inter-County three-day competition at  the Lusignan Community Development Centre ground, yesterday.

DAMASCUS/THE HAGUE,  (Reuters) – The United States accused Russia yesterday of blocking international inspectors from reaching the site of a suspected poison gas attack in Syria and said Russians or Syrians may have tampered with evidence on the ground.

Dear Editor, It is good that American Airlines (AA) will operate in Guyana from December and break the stranglehold Caribbean Airways (CAL) has on our necks.

The Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) defeated the Gandhi Youth Organization (GYO) by an innings and 189 runs on the final day of their Noble House Seafoods/Georgetown Cricket Association, two-day, second-division competition at the GYO ground on Sunday.

A team from the Cancer Institute of Guyana (CIG) recently return-ed from a visit to St.

By Dr Leyland Lucas Since assuming office, President David Granger has continually discussed the importance of entrepreneurship to the future development of Guyana.

LONDON/NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Commerce has banned American companies from selling components to Chinese telecom equipment maker ZTE Corp for seven years after breaking an agreement reached after it was caught illegally shipping goods to Iran, U.S.

The expansion of the Supplies Chain Management Complex, commonly referred to as the Diamond Bond is 25% completed.

Dear Editor, “Under the law, we can initiate parking meters in Georgetown, and we will.

By Neil  Genzlinger Wilson Harris, a Guyanese novelist and essayist who addressed themes of colonialism and cultural identity in weaving stories of history, fantasy, myth and philosophy, died on March 8 in Chelmsford, England.

(Reuters) – Pakistan have named four uncapped players, including the nephew of former captain and current chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, in their test squad for the team’s upcoming tour of Ireland and England on Sunday.

A 27-year-old plumber was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to escaping from the Prashad Nagar police outpost.

Essequibo and the Select XI’s second round match of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/ Hand In Hand Mutual Fire and Life Insurance three-day U19 tournament ended in a damp draw after rain washed out yesterday’s third and final day’s play.

Dear Editor, Recent articles in the press in relation to the behaviour of law enforcement officers have titillated me to again make another clarion call for the establishment of a Behaviour Science Unit in the Guyana Police Force.

The photography of Rex Lucas It is sometimes said that life imitates art and art portrays life.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer was forced yesterday to reveal in a New York federal court that Fox News personality Sean Hannity, one of Trump’s most ardent defenders, was also on his client list.

Dear Editor, In my previous letter on what Minister of Finance Winston Jordan can learn from African leaders like President Kagame, I outlined some positive developments on that continent.

BOSTON, (Reuters) – Japan’s Yuki Kawauchi and America’s Desiree Linden ended long droughts for their countries with stunning victories in a wet and windy Boston Marathon yesterday.

The six men who were apprehended by the police at a roadblock along Grove Public Road last Tuesday, shortly after an attempted break-in at Supply, East Bank Demerara are scheduled to appear in a city court today where they will face several charges.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – A decision looming before Brazil’s Supreme Court could free imprisoned former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva within days and deal the harshest blow yet to the South American country’s battle against corruption, prosecutors and judges say.

SRINAGAR, India, (Reuters) – Eight men accused of involvement in the rape and murder of an eight-year-old Muslim girl in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state appeared in court yesterday for the first hearing in a case that sparked nationwide outrage and criticism of the ruling party.

By Barrington Braithwaite The city we know as Georgetown rose to prominence from the mud flats of the Demerara river, the deepest of the three prominent rivers of the colony of Guiana.

Dear Editor, The citizens of Guyana have had over two years to analyze and critically assess the performance of the Granger-led administration.

MOSCOW, (Reuters) – World Cup hosts Russia will cooperate with a FIFA investigation into racist abuse directed at French players by Russian fans during a friendly last month, a Russian soccer official said yesterday.

Three men were each granted their release on $50,000 bail last Friday after they denied being found with a water pump, which is suspected to have been stolen.

SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – A U.S. federal judge ruled yesterday that Facebook Inc must face a class action lawsuit alleging that the social network unlawfully used a facial recognition process on photos without user permission.

Attorney At Law Roysdale Alton Forde has been installed as Grandmaster of the District Grand Lodge of Guyana, an integral part of the century-odd Freemasonry fraternity.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuba said on Monday it was bringing forward the start of the national assembly session where a new president to succeed Raul Castro will be selected and it will last two days.

By Elizabeth Drew Elizabeth Drew is a contributing editor to The New Republic and the author, most recently, of Washington Journal: Reporting Watergate and Richard Nixon’s Downfall.

GUATEMALA CITY,  (Reuters) – Guatemalans on Sunday voted to ask the top United Nations court to resolve its claim that it owns half the territory of its neighbor Belize, a dispute that dates back to Spanish and British colonial rule of the region.

(Reuters) James Harden delivered a virtuoso performance, aided significantly by a Clint Capela double-double, and the Houston Rockets survived Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series, earning a 104-101 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday.

Dear Editor, The allegations levelled against Region Four’s Enmore/Hope NDC for unaccounted funds following a fund-raising activity (SN, April 15) made shocking reading.

Banks DIH Limited Chairman and Managing Director Clifford Reis has been honoured for his unwavering support to the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Corporate Group over the past 20 years.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Scientists aboard a Greenpeace ship have documented the existence of coral in an area off the northern coast of Brazil and plans by French major Total plans to drill for oil should be banned, the environmental organization said on Monday.

It is high time that the Ministry of Education develop strategies to tackle the problem of drugs in schools Hardly anyone batted an eyelid when the Stabroek News reported on February 16th last that the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit of the Guyana Police Force has unearthed “a drug ring inside two Georgetown Secondary schools” and that following police investigations charges were expected to be laid “soon.”

President David Granger on Friday commissioned a play park at the Victory Valley Community Centre Ground located at Wismar, Linden.

It really ought not to have been this way. Successive political administrations, ignoring their own repetitive articulation of the virtue of safety and health at the workplace, inexplicably failed to practise what they continually preach resulting – by the admission of the present administration – in damage to the health of a still unknown number of workers at the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) to an extent that remains unclear.