Daily Archive: Saturday, June 2, 2018

The pride parade, which started late, saw a march from Parade Ground at Middle Street, Georgetown to the Square of the Revolution.

The LGBT Parade saw a march from Parade Ground at Middle Street, Georgetown to the Square of the Revolution.

A number of local organisations have banded together to provide aid to Venezuelans who are seeking refuge here from the crisis in their country.

(Jamaica Observer) Four young men were yesterday shot dead during a firefight with police from the St Catherine South Division in Cressa Lane, Old Braeton.

Ahead of a planned pride parade today organised by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) community, a section of the Christian community has voiced its objection and called on the David Granger administration to publicly declare its position on homosexuality and the decriminalisation of gay sex, including buggery.

Two more Guyana Geology and Mines Commission workers (GGMC) passed away last week, purportedly due to kidney failure and the Guyana Civil Servants and General Workers Union (GCS&GW) says it is awaiting further information on whether mercury poisoning contributed to their deaths.

The United Minibus Union yesterday said it is seeking to engage with government on how best to move forward amidst rising operational costs, including gas prices.

The State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) is working along with regional administrations to ensure that budgetary funds are properly spent and accounted for.

Transgender sex worker Otis Pearson, popularly known as ‘Otisha,’ was yesterday charged with sexual activity with a 14-year-old boy.

Equipment for a port security identity card system was yesterday handed over by the United States to Guyana and it was revealed that MARAD’s compliance with international standards has seen an increase from 58% to 84%.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – All-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall continued to press his case for senior selection with a polished unbeaten half-century as the three-day tour match against Sri Lanka ended in a tame draw here yesterday.

International Hockey Federation (FIH) coach Shiv Jagday, will visit local shores from tomorrow to conduct training sessions for coaches and national players.

In keeping with several recent rulings declaring the method used by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) to recoup taxes from commercial entities as being correct, the Guyana Court of Appeal on Tuesday ruled that 2J’s General Store remains liable for the more than $9 million in taxes being claimed from it.

Just as he predicted, Elton ‘The Guyanese Gladiator’ (TGG) Dharry has continued his march up the world bantamweight rankings following his victory last month.

A month after its last deadline passed, Guyana Stores Limited (GSL) has seemingly still made no payment on the over $3.8 billion in taxes owed to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Attorney-at-law Gaitree Ramona Rookhum was last Friday reelected as President of the Guyana Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) and used the occasion to highlight the non-confirmation of acting Chancellor of the Judiciary Yonette Cummings-Edwards and acting Chief Justice (CJ) Roxane George-Wiltshire SC.

Anna Regina Multilateral Secondary School (ARMS) marked their name as the first school to qualify for the semifinal of the 2017/2018 Guyana Cricket Board/ Demerara Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited/ National Sport Commission/National Secondary School Cricket League (GCB/DMLAS/NSC/NSSCL) after defeating Essequibo Islands Secondary.

The Kitty Roundabout is expected to be officially declared open on Monday, according to Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson, who says last minute work is being done to prevent drivers from “taking shortcuts.”

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – Test batsman Jermaine Blackwood and all-rounder Raymon Reifer have been named in a West Indies A squad for a Tri-Nations Series in England later this month, as selectors continue to fine-tune their plans for next year’s World Cup.

With a focus on building women and youth entrepreneurship and mobilising investment, the Guyana Green Economy and International Small Business Summit and Expo was launched yesterday.

(Reuters) – England ended the first day of the second test against Pakistan at Headingley yesterday in a strong position, bowling out the tourists for 174 before reaching 106 for two by the close.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – With only one mother having won Grand Slam titles over the last 38 years, Lindsay Davenport hailed Serena Williams for delivering a “powerful message” that shows it is possible to “pursue personal goals even when you’re a mum”.

Six contracts, valued at over $650 million, were awarded to contractors last month for maintenance of the Rockstone-Mabura, Kurupukari-Annai-Lethem and the Linden-Ituni-Kwakwani roads.

Plaisance Secondary and Presidents’ College secured wins in the U19 and Girls division respectively when the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) ‘Regional Conference’ continued yesterday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump, in a complete reversal, said yesterday he would hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12 in Singapore in the latest twist in the high-stakes diplomacy over eliminating Pyonyang’s nuclear arms programme.

Deonarine Bhihari, the man who is accused of murdering an Enmore man 18 years ago and then going on the run, was yesterday charged with the crime and remanded to prison.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro went out on a limb to support a truckers strike that paralyzed Brazil and forced the government to reinstate costly fuel subsidies, and the strategy may have helped his chances of beating one of several pro-business reform candidates in October’s election.

OAKLAND,  (Reuters) – The Golden State Warriors overcame a 51-point effort from Cleveland Cavaliers’ star forward LeBron James before dominating in overtime to seal a thrilling 124-114 Game One triumph in the NBA Finals on Thursday.

A city magistrate yesterday dismissed the charge against 77-year-old taxi driver John Haynes, who was indicted earlier this year for causing the death of a vagrant by dangerous driving.

Dear Editor, On an almost weekly basis, the independence of the Judiciary is being tested. 

OAKLAND, (Reuters) – Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue has said their 124-114 deferat by the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the NBA Finals on Thursday was painful but provided valuable insights into how to dethrone the defending champions.

For many, receiving a dismissal letter from one’s place of employment would cast instant doubts of their next move.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – Spanish socialist Pedro Sanchez was catapulted to power yesterday, taking over as prime minister from veteran conservative Mariano Rajoy, who lost a no-confidence vote in the wake of a corruption scandal.

A Timehri youth was yesterday sentenced to one year in prison by a city court after he admitted to breaking and entering a house.

Charges against a brother and sister, who were accused of firearm, ammunition and narcotics possession last year, were dismissed yesterday after the police failed to prove its case.

Dear Editor, The first ten years of our post-independence period was one of great hope and great ambition for all those patriots and visionaries who thought that Guyana, having been released from the shackles of colonialism, might create a society in which the rising generations could achieve a good life within a cooperative society.

Hi Everyone, Have you ever been in to a supermarket and noticed a round bright fluorescent orange sticker stamped on various packaged food items?

HARARE,  (Reuters) – A play that was banned by Robert Mugabe about a 1980s government crackdown in which rights groups say 20,000 civilians were killed has been performed in Zimbabwe for the first time.

(Reuters) The NBA’s “Last Two Minute Report” released Friday revealed a missed call on Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green that would have sent LeBron James to the line with the chance to put the Cleveland Cavaliers ahead late in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.

(Barbados Government Information Service) The Government of Barbados yesterday announced a multi-pronged plan to address critically-low levels of international reserves, unsustainably high levels of public indebtedness, poor growth and major failings in public infrastructure and social safety nets.

The body of Mikey Allen, the man who fell off a jet boat on Wednesday afternoon at the Bartica Stelling, has been recovered.

I have had the song “Walking Trophy” by Hood Celebrity, real name Tina Pinnock, on repeat for the last two to three weeks.

AMSTERDAM,  (Reuters) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday said it has dropped a long-running territorial dispute between Malaysia and Singapore by mutual consent.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – World number three Alexander Zverev saved a match point before completing a comeback to beat Bosnian Damir Dzumhur 6-2 3-6 4-6 7-6(3) 7-5 in the third round of the French Open yesterday.

Dear Editor, Why is it, may I ask, that the GTT customer care representatives annoy us with the meaningless introduction, “Thank you for choosing GTT?”

(Jamaica Observer) NEGRIL, Westmoreland — Two women were among four people killed in a bizarre, two-motorcycle collision on the Sheffield main road here on Wednesday night.

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – Cuba and the United States are making the re-establishment of postal services permanent after a trial run, the state-run Cuban News Agency reported yesterday, as cooperation in some areas inches forward despite a chill in relations under the Trump administration.

TEGUCIGALPA,  (Reuters) – Anti-corruption groups in Honduras yesterday condemned a decision by the country’s highest court to strike down a government arm created to work with the Organization of American States’ (OAS) anti-graft mission.

Auditor General Deodat Sharma has set a September deadline to complete his investigation of the controversial billion-dollar D’Urban Park Development Project.

PARIS, (Reuters) – France underlined their World Cup credentials with their three forwards all involved in the goals that secured an impressive 3-1 friendly victory over Italy yesterday.

Dear Editor, One wonders whether even the relevant decision-makers are aware that the current Local Government Commissioners are the first appointees since the Municipal & District Councils Act of 1969 was passed, and provided for such appointments.

With the month of May and the celebration of the 180th anniversary of the arrival of Indians to Guyana just behind us, Nachle Designs launched its first line this year, ‘Flowers Bloom’.

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc said on Friday it will remove the ‘Trending’ topics feature that compiles popular news from its social network, as it seeks to ensure users see news from trustworthy and quality sources.

A month ago, at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, the comedian  Michelle Wolf made risqué jokes about Donald Trump.

The Bar Association of Guyana on Tuesday launched the 2017-2018 edition of its law journal, ‘The Bar Association Review’ (BAR) at the Cara Lodge Hotel.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Surrey’s 19-year-old all-rounder Sam Curran was handed his first England cap yesterday after Ben Stokes was ruled out for the second test against Pakistan at Headingley.

GRAND ANSE, Grenada, (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Caribbean countries should dive into the “blue economy” to exploit marine resources, giving their economies a much needed boost, while protecting coastal eco-systems, economists said.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Basketball Federation is at a sweating point not a breaking point.

What is it that draws us to nature-based survival tales? Is it a weird sort of schadenfreude where we find it thrilling to watch someone we do not know experiences things we probably could not face?

The damage to many children begins when they are very young.

Swiss Neo soul singer/songwriter Alina Amuri has set foot in Guyana for the first time to feature scenes of Guyana in the making of two music videos ‘Cope with It’ and ‘Daughter’, two singles from her latest album ‘Chasing Traces’.