Articles published on Thursday, May 31, 2018
(ESPN) A star-studded West Indies line-up proved too powerful for their World XI counterparts on an entertaining if one-sided evening at Lord’s, as a quartet of cameos from Evin Lewis, Marlon Samuels, Denesh Ramdin and Andre Russell set up a hefty 72-run victory in the one-off Hurricane Relief T20 Challenge.
GRAND ANSE, Grenada, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The onset of hurricane season this week could prove disastrous for Caribbean nations that were slammed by storms last year and are still struggling to rebuild in the face of funding shortfalls, said regional leaders.
(Trinidad Guardian) Three US residents have been sentenced for illegally purchasing 36 guns and smuggling them into T&T from Atlanta, Georgia.
The Corentyne boat owner who was remanded over two robberies on the sea in 2015 and 2016, was yesterday charged with the murder of a fisherman in the horrific April 27, 2018 piracy attack off of Suriname.
Former Ministry of Agriculture engineer Hanniel Madramootoo was arrested yesterday morning upon his arrival at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri and later charged with defrauding the Government of Guyana.
Two prison officers, who were held earlier this week for narcotics possession were yesterday remanded to prison after they denied the allegation.
A 50-year-old businessman and his son were yesterday charged jointly with the murder of Brain Dwarka, the young labourer who was stabbed early Sunday morning while attending a barbecue at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara.
Rawle Munroe, the man who is accused of stabbing ex-soldier Edward Beveney during a confrontation over a bicycle on Independence Day was yesterday charged and remanded to prison.
Government’s handling of the Amerindian Land Titling (ALT) process is not about money but it is about time, personnel and equipment, Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sidney Allicock told a parliamentary committee yesterday, acknowledging that only a quarter of the money available has been spent.
The mounting gas prices around the country spurred picketing action by bus drivers and conductors from Route 42 (Timehri/Georgetown) who are pleading with the authorities to grant them an increase of $20 on their fares.
The People’s Progressive Party has lambasted Government “on the despicable and unconstitutional alteration of Guyana’s national flag” hoisted at D’Urban Park to mark the nation’s 52nd Independence anniversary as “intent on trampling” on Guyana’s national symbols.
An Eccles, East Bank Demerara business couple and two other individuals are now traumatised after five bandits invaded their home and tied them up before carting off over $1M in valuables.
A Leopold Street carpenter was yesterday remanded to prison over three armed robbery charges and allegedly discharging a loaded firearm.
Two-time International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 (WT20) Champions West Indies will have an uphill task when they face a star-studded World XI today in the Hurricane Relief T20 challenge at Lord’s.
Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan on Tuesday signed a Technical Assistance Grant with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) for the infrastructural enhancement of the University of Guyana’s library.
LONDON, CMC – West Indies intend to play today’s high-profile Twenty20 International against the ICC World XI at full throttle, in spite of the fact the match will serve as a fund-raiser to help with hurricane relief in the Caribbean.
The High Commission of India in Guyana has announced that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GOI) is organising for the first time ever, a special Know India Programme (KIP) for the elder generation to visit India and reconnect with their roots.
Guyana is set to host its first Business-to-Business Trade Exhibition on September 19-22, 2018, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported yesterday.
Space Gym has stepped up to the platform to help shoulder the load of strong man Carlos Petterson’s quest to break records at the 16th NAPF North American Powerlifting Championships set for Mexico City, Mexico next month.
Cabinet has noted the award of a $119M contract for the construction of a “proper” bridge at Moruca in Region One, Minister of State Joseph Harmon announced last week.
Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Chief Nigel Hinds says that the core of the Guyana team for the 2018 CBC Championship in Suriname will feature in the International Tour of Barbados from June 8th-10th.
It is possible that more could have been done to alert the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) about the issues encountered during the local operation of the aircraft at the centre of Cuba’s recent fatal plane crash, according to Chairman of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Board of Directors Lawrence London.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the sexual harassment of female referees by match officials and administrators, has not been attended by any official in approximately 12 days.
Last week Wednesday, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) together hosted an integrity workshop for officials from various Government of Guyana ministries and agencies.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Captain Dinesh Chandimal warmed up nicely for next week’s start of the three-Test series against West Indies with a hundred, on the opening day of Sri Lanka’s three-day match against CWI President’s XI yesterday.
Paul Pierre, of Kwebanna Village, Waini River, Moruca Sub-region, Region One (Barima/Waini) has been re-elected for a second term as toshao.
Dear Editor, In 2007 after decades of begging this government to help them develop their landlocked states of Amazonas and Roraima, a delegation of Brazilians came to Guyana to discuss the deep water harbour, the highway from Brazil and hydropower.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – High-ranking officials of the United States and North Korea met in New York late yesterday in the first of two days of talks about the future of Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme and a possible summit between U.S.
(Reuters) Greatness loves company, and Steve Kerr believes the Golden State Warriors are perfecting that very approach to team-building.
Guyana Goldfields Inc. has announced that it has signed an open pit contract mining agreement with an overseas company and is targeting commencement of underground development for the fourth quarter.
LONDON, CMC – While historic Lord’s will offer the perfect stage for today’s Twenty20 International between West Indies and the ICC World XI, there is only one player likely to provide the box office aura the occasion demands.
KIEV/MOSCOW, (Reuters) – A dissident Russian journalist reported murdered in Kiev yesterday dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday during a televised briefing by Ukrainian state security about the killing, which they then said they had faked.
Dear Editor, The GAWU has seen Dr David Hinds’ response to our letter which appeared in the Stabroek News under the title `Why can’t GAWU acknowledge that this gov’t took the brave decision to confront the sugar problem?’;
Another protest has been planned against the Mae’s Schools for midday today, following the school’s release of a statement in which it denied engaging in discriminatory behaviour against a student of Amerindian heritage during the culture day activity last week.
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter published in your newspaper on May 30, 2018 titled, `Say no to the gay pride parade,’ by Bernice Walcott.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Caribbean hotel chain Sandals Resorts will sponsor West Indies for today’s Hurricane Relief Twenty20 International against the ICC World XI at Lord’s.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel flew to Caracas yesterday for his first foreign trip as head of state, a show of solidarity for Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro, whose controversial re-election this month has drawn condemnation in the West.
Dear Editor, Please allow me to express my thoughts and feelings about being a citizen of Guyana at this point.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani believes the embattled organisation has turned the page on the corruption scandals of the past through a strong collective effort by regional associations, and says the focus will remain on uniting the confederation.
A man was yesterday cleared of charges of raping a 13-year-old.
RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – A 72-hour strike by Brazilian oil workers halted refineries and rigs yestreday, union leaders said, a new blow to President Michel Temer on the heels of a trucker protest that has strangled Latin America’s largest economy for over a week.
(Jamaica Observer) The Windalco bauxite company, majority-owned by the Russian company UC Rusal, is now facing an uncertain future as both local and overseas banks are allegedly refusing to do business with the company.
An autopsy performed on the man accused of impregnating his 13-year-old stepdaughter has confirmed that he ingested a poisonous substance.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Movie producer Harvey Weinstein was indicted yesterday on charges of rape and a criminal sexual act, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said, the first case to emerge from a slew of sexual misconduct allegations against him.
Dear Editor, The world is coming to an end. For those bracing in resistance to anticipated religious teachings about to be foisted on them, I comfort by saying: Think again, as I am talking about the changing domestic political world.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Islamic terrorist group ISIS is virtually dismantled, but a warning has been sounded for Caribbean nations to be on the lookout for members of that and other radical organisations moving in to regroup or expand.
A 37-year-old construction worker was yesterday placed on $75,000 bail for allegedly assaulting a police officer and obstructing justice.
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, CMC – Haiti felt Lionel Messi’s fury as he warmed up for the next month’s World Cup by firing Argentina to a dominant 4-0 victory in a friendly international here Tuesday night.
Poor work: Despite being repaired just a little over three months ago, the two bridges on the southern end of Cemetery Road in the city are already starting to show signs of deterioration.
Cast out of the Manager’s residence a few months after testifying against the abuse of Indian immigrant workers, the courageous former house servant Narrain would chose to finally walk away from his indentured contract.
MANAGUA, (Reuters) – Nicaragua’s main business lobby yesterday urged President Daniel Ortega to hold early elections to steer the country out of weeks of deadly protests that have seriously undermined the former Marxist guerrilla leader’s long hold on power.
The Guyana Prison Service Inmates Survey, conducted as part of the Citizen Security Strengthening Programme, has confirmed that a number of prisoners have grown up surrounded by violence.
Dear Editor, The Amerindian Action Movement of Guyana is calling on the administration of the Mae’s private school in Subryanville to apologise to the Amerindian child it ethnically discriminated against because the child wore his cultural attire as part of the school’s observance of Guyana’s Independence celebration.
PARIS, (Reuters) – World number one Simona Halep fought back after a slow start to beat American Alison Riske 2-6 6-1 6-1 in a rain-delayed French Open first-round match yesterday.
The reopening of the Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union Limited (GPSCCUL) has been postponed to Monday, reportedly to facilitate the availability of the Ministry of Social Protection’s Chief Co-operatives Development Officer (CCDO).
