Daily Archive: Saturday, August 11, 2018

(BBC) Trinidadian novelist Sir VS Naipaul, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature, has died at his home in London aged 85, his family have said.

(Reuters) – Federal authorities today  were seeking to learn what drove an airline worker to steal an empty airplane from Seattle’s airport in a security scare that caused the scrambling of U.S.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today denied making a derogatory remark about Amerindian persons. 

Following the suggestion by Working People’s Alliance (WPA) executive member Professor Clive Thomas that Guyana should commit a percentage of its oil revenue to direct cash transfers to citizens in order to combat poverty, the party has vowed to lobby government to adopt and implement the policy.

Although saying he supports conditional transfers to citizens, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has cast doubt on Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Executive Professor Clive Thomas’ suggestion of introducing cash transfers for every household from expected oil revenues, while dismissing it as a ploy for the 2020 general elections.

Short-drop Route 42 (Georgetown-Timehri) minibus operators plan to strike during rush hour on Monday to protest their removal from their long-time park at Russell Square, Stabroek.

The Guyana Teacher’s Union (GTU) has officially informed the Ministry of Education of its intention to strike, starting on August 27th, over failed salaries and benefits talks.

Despite a rise in some categories of robberies, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday said it has recorded a 5% decrease in serious crimes at the end of July, 2018, compared with the same period last year.

As a gesture to mark their one-year anniversary as Honda Distributors in the Caribbean, the management of Rose Ramdehol Auto Spares, in the presence of Amazon Warriors players, Shimron Hetmyer and Chris Green, made a sterling contribution of school supplies to the Shaheed Orphanage in Georgetown, yesterday. 

Radha Sukwah, the 46-year-old woman who police say confessed to killing her partner, Pomeroon farmer Deonarine, at his home last Friday, has been charged with manslaughter and released on $400,000 bail.

All roads will lead to the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue tonight,  when Sparta Boss battles Tiger Bay in the finale of the GT-Beer ‘Keep Ya Five Alive’ Futsal Championship.

Accused child molester Otis Pearson, also known as ‘Otisha,’ has been committed to stand trial in the High Court for causing a 14-year-old boy to perform a sexual act on him.

As the cycling season continues to gain momentum, beverage giants, Ansa McAl, through their non-alcoholic brands, Lucozade and ICool have collaborated with National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohammed, to bring the inaugural run of the brands’ 11-stage cycling programme today.

An aviation officer was yesterday granted bail after he was charged with causing the death of a pedestrian by dangerous driving.

It has been just over a decade since Rayon Griffith played his final first-class match for Guyana which ended with a five-wicket loss against Barbados. 

Vending is continuing as per normal at the Stabroek Market wharf despite the recent collapse of a section of the roof as the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) continues to prepare a portion of the council’s reserve, west of the Public Buildings, to relocate vendors.

The Guyana Court of Appeal on Thursday dismissed an application filed by the Attorney General (AG) to stay an order issued by Chief Justice Roxane George SC compelling him to bring the Judicial Review Act (JRA) into force by July 31st.

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has named its team that will represent Guyana at the Caribbean Schoolboys and juniors boxing championships set for Guyana next weekend.

Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs has advised Members of Parliament (MPs) that criticism of the character or actions of the Speaker are impermissible, whether done inside or outside of the National Assembly.

Dear Editor, The National Accreditation Council (NAC) seeks to provide additional information on the services it offers. 

St. Lucia Stars will have their hands full when they come up against a Guyana Amazon Warriors on their home turf, the Providence National Stadium this afternoon in the fourth match of the 2018 HERO Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

Dear Editor,  I refer to two articles published in the Guyana Chronicle and Stabroek News on Friday, August 10, 2018, under the respective captions – `No evidential basis for cash payouts – President Granger’ and `No evidence to support proposal for cash payouts from oil money – Granger’.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Jimmy Anderson showed he remains a deadly proposition in English conditions taking 5-20 as England bowled out India for a miserly 107 on the second day of the second test at Lord’s.

The report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the murders of eight miners at Lindo Creek in 2008 raises “troubling questions” about the roles of the police and defence forces at the time, according to President David Granger.

National Men’s Open Tennis Champion Anthony Downes has returned from St, Vincent where he was successful in attaining his International Tennis Federation Level 1 certification.

Non-Governmental Orga-nisation the Caribbean Voice yesterday launched its third annual anti-suicide campaign, for which Minister of Social Cohesion Dr.

Dear Editor As can be expected Dr. Henry Jeffrey in his ‘Future Notes’ of SN August 8, raised the bar in relation to recent discussion on cooperatives and their relevance as an engine of growth at this juncture of an economy virtually threatened with an overflow of oil and gas.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Colombia will ask the United Nations to designate a special envoy to coordinate humanitarian aid for the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants flooding into countries around the region, the foreign minister said yesterday.

ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan told Turks yesterday to sell their gold and U.S.

Recently a photograph of two boys participating in the Annual Skipping Competition was posted on Facebook by Jermaine Arthur and it caught the attention of quite a number of persons in the media including well-known photographers.

Hi Everyone, Do you always put potatoes (aloo) in your meat curries, whether chicken, beef, pork or mutton?

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – The leader of one of Cuba’s largest and most active opposition organizations was charged yesterday with attempted murder after being held incommunicado for a week in eastern Cuba.

Cabinet has given its no-objection to the award of multimillion dollar contracts for the extensions of three Region One schools and the supply of uniforms for Indigenous students.

HARARE, (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, filed a court challenge yesterday against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s election victory, halting Mnangagwa’s planned inauguration tomorrow.

Dear Editor, I know Professor Clive Thomas to be a patriot who has over the years championed the cause of our people.

Guyana ended their CONCACAF Girls U15 football championships on a positive note, mauling Curacao 6-0 yesterday at the IMG Academy, Florida, USA.

Dear Editor, I have noticed that Clive Thomas has started an interesting debate around the concept of cash transfer of potential oil revenues and I must confirm that I agree with the general thesis of Mr.

LONDON, CMC – West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor struck her first half-century of the Blast Twenty20 tournament in a strong all-round performance as she helped fire Western Storm to an emphatic 76-run victory over Lancashire Thunder.

There are no words to express how it feels to move through a European city during Pride Week.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – A United Nations human rights panel said yesterday that it had received many credible reports that 1 million ethnic Uighurs in China are held in what resembles a “massive internment camp that is shrouded in secrecy.”

With more than half of all local businesses operating without licences, Finance Min-ister Winston Jordan has said that the amendment to the tax law that was passed on Wednesday will allow for provisional licensing of small business owners, which is expected to bring them in the tax net. 

BOGOTA,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Costa Rica’s top court has ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a decision seen as a win for gay rights activists and welcomed by the country’s new president.

Dear Editor, Reports are that President Granger is searching for an “un-bribable” Top Cop. 

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Both Barbados and Jamaica expectedly recorded comfortable victories against the Leeward and Windward Islands respectively on the final day of play in the second round of matches in the Regional Under-19 Championship here on Thursday.

FREDERICTON, New Brunswick, (Reuters) – Four people, including two police officers, were killed in a shooting in eastern Canada yesterday in the latest eruption of gun violence across the country that has led to calls for weapons bans in cities.

Dancers performing last evening at the Umana Yana at a blessing ceremony for CGX’s next exploration well prospect in the Corentyne Block, offshore Guyana.

Former Georgetown Mayor Ranwell Jordan has died. He was 79. Jordan, who served as Mayor from 1995 to 1996, died on Thursday.

Seven stunning and vivacious ladies will grace the stage tonight at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) for the Miss Emancipation Pageant.

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United Nations General Assembly approved yesterday the appointment of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet as the world body’s new human rights chief.

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) yesterday said that there has been no change to the fare structure for water taxis.

NEW DELHI,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – After more than a year of being put through their paces – learning to scale buildings, defuse bombs and rescue hostages – India’s first all-female commando team started work on Friday, breaking a traditionally male bastion.

Laramade Musical Theatre Troupe last Saturday wrapped up a one-month musical theatre workshop that saw a number of children in attendance for the month of July during which they were taught theatrical skills in singing, dancing and acting.

On Wednesday, media critics were thrown into a frenzy when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors announced three key changes to upcoming ceremonies.

There is no limit to what the mind can conceive. Fantasies are experienced daily by many if not most people.

SASOD reps meet Georgetown Mayor: Two representatives of the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) met with the Mayor of Georgetown Patricia Chase-Green (centre) on Thursday to discuss a new partnership to conduct Gender and Sexual Diversity Training with city councillors, city constables and City Hall staff who interface directly with Georgetown’s residents.

The defamation lawsuits against Infowars founder Alex Jones and his subsequent removal (“de-platforming”) from Apple, Facebook, Spotify and YouTube vividly illustrate what is at stake in the battles over who gets to determine the tone and content of America’s public sphere.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Andrew Holness has ordered the suspension of the practice by ministries, departments, and agencies to prohibit persons wearing sleeveless attire from entering government buildings.

Dear Editor, Several interesting suggestions have been advanced in the media on how to utilize the anticipated oil and gas money.

Second Secretary in the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Brazil,  Abdelrahman Abdulla Almaazmi (right) , paid a Courtesy Call on Minister Catherine Hughes on Wednesday 8 August. 

Indigenous Heritage Month was officially launched under the theme ‘Proud of our Indigenous identity – celebrating in unity’ at the Umana Yana on Thursday.

Several children aged four to twelve from Belle West, West Bank Demerara are  equipped with improved literacy skills after completing a five-day literacy camp.