Daily Archive: Monday, August 27, 2018

A 20-year-old East Canje, Berbice man was today unanimously found guilty of manslaughter at the High Court.

(Trinidad Guardian) Energy Minister Franklin Khan is sending a strong warning that Petrotrin’s current state of affairs has the ability to “bankrupt” the country, as he yesterday described the state oil company as coming to what is referred to in astrophysics as a “black hole”.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – Myanmar’s military carried out mass killings and gang rapes of Muslim Rohingya with “genocidal intent” and the commander-in-chief and five generals should be prosecuted for orchestrating the gravest crimes under law, U.N.

Labelling unemployment, teenage pregnancy and dropping out from schools as “big problems”, President David Granger yesterday said that there must be no denial of this and that several steps are being taken to remedy the situation.

Guyana Goldfields Inc will from September 1st 2018 lay off about 80 exploration employees from its Greenfields, Region 7 prospect as the company has scaled down work at that location and is focusing on basic exploration drilling in areas immediately contiguous to its Aurora gold mine.

What was supposed to be a routine early-morning walk for 58-year-old Ingrid Wilson to her son’s home yesterday turned into a nightmare after she was brutally attacked by three pitbull dogs that escaped from a neighbour’s yard.

After years of suffering from limited facilities, the Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) is set for a major upgrade which includes four laboratories.

Guyana’s male rugby outfit opened their America’s 15s Challenge campaign yesterday on the worst possible note. 

British High Commissioner Gregory Quinn has expressed the view that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is doing its job.

The Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) yesterday defeated the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) by an innings and 126 runs in the latest round of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA), GISE, Star Party Rental and Trophy Stall first division two-day match, played at the DCC Ground.

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday  insisted that he will not reconsider his rejection of the nominees for the posts of Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, while pointing out that President David Granger has not invited him to continue the consultation process as is required by law.

An all-round performance from Ronaldo Ali Mohammed helped Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) romp to an innings and 77-run win over arch rivals Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) when the Georgetown Cricket Association/ Noble House Seafood second division completion continued over the weekend at GCC.

ExxonMobil’s affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Ltd (EEPGL) has vacancies for 20 operations and maintenance technician trainees.

Guyana’s squash delegation participating in the ongoing Pan America qualifiers in the Cayman Islands came up with a couple of significant wins at the end of day one proceedings.

Mike Mangal, Patrick Prasad and Maurice Solomon emerged champions of their respective flights when the country’s top golfers took to the green in the annual Trophy Stall tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club (LCG) on Saturday.

Several Ituni residents received on-the-spot house lot allocations during a recent visit by Minister within the Ministry of Communities with responsibility for Housing, Valerie Adams-Patterson-Yearwood, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).

The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) yesterday called for national support for teachers in their battle for better wages.

Nineteen Cuba-trained doctors took the Hippocratic Oath on Saturday. The Department of Public Information (DPI) said that the doctors underwent six years of training in Cuba after which they completed a one-year internship here.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia,  CMC – Jamaica Tallawahs ended a three-game losing slide when they disposed of St Lucia Stars by 21 runs here Saturday night, pushing the embattled hosts further into strife and closer to elimination from the Caribbean Premier League.

As children living in Rosemary Lane, Tiger Bay prepare for a new semester they have once again benefitted from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and Guyana Police Force.

JAKARTA,  (Reuters) – China’s Su Bingtian was crowned Asia’s fastest man yesterday, justifying the hype surrounding him by winning the blue riband 100 metres sprint gold in an Asian Games record time.

Dear Editor, The sugar industry has for centuries provided many traumatic experiences for those who have lived and worked in it; to the extent that management, workers and the unions who have represented the latter have learnt to take stress for granted.

The New Hope, East Bank Demerara (EBD) man who was struck by a vehicle which was part of a Presidential convoy is currently receiving  treatment at the Woodlands Hospital.

(CPL) A record-breaking bowling spell from Mohammad Irfan proved in vain as St Kitts & Nevis Patriots chased down Barbados Tridents’ 147/6 to complete a six-wicket Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) victory despite the big Pakistan fast bowler conceding just a single run from his four overs Saturday night.

Retired head teacher, Debra Mootoo who was set ablaze by her husband after she refused to provide him with $500 to purchase alcohol last Monday is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery today.

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, (Reuters) – Pope Francis said yesterday he would not respond to a former top Vatican official who accused him of having known for years of allegations of sex abuse by a prominent U.S.

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium,  (Reuters) – Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel sped clear of first corner carnage to celebrate a commanding Belgian Grand Prix victory yesterday and trim Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One lead to 17 points with eight races remaining.

A half century from wicket-keeper/batsman Chemroy Kendall who produced a century stand with Leon Andrews helped Rome Athletics register a three-wicket win over Herstelling in the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association, second-division 40-overs tournament on Saturday at Young Men’s Christian Association Ground, Camp Street.

Dear Editor, Every now and again there comes along that rare individual, who epitomizes selfless service and continuing sacrifice; someone who does so with grace and dignity. 

(Reuters) – U.S. playwright Neil Simon, who became one of Broadway’s most prolific and popular playwrights as he combined humour, drama and introspection in works such as “The Odd Couple,” “The Goodbye Girl” and “Lost in Yonkers,” died yesterday at the age of 91, his representatives said.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The U.S. Open turns 50 this year and rather than easing towards old age, it will celebrate the landmark birthday by unveiling a $600 million facelift.

Dear Editor, I have read with keen interest and saw the Evening News and I am convinced that the malicious and vitriolic attack on Mr Gobin Harbhajan is meant to silence him in his fight against corruption perpetrated by officials and other members of the Alliance for Change (AFC).

The Regional Administration of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara and the private sector there are doing their part to ensure that children stay in school.

“Part of our mandate is to have meaningful engagements with our community and ensure that public trust is maintained.”

Dear Editor, As a concerned resident of Moruca. I would like to make those in authority at the regional and national level in the Ministry of Public Health aware of an act of gross neglect and blatant disregard to the code of ethics that encompass the nursing profession.

A new champion will be crowned in the Guinness Cage Streetball Championship after Leopold Street eliminated holders Ol Skool Ballers in the quarterfinal to setup a titanic clash with Sparta Boss for a place in the coveted finale.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.,  (Reuters) – A video gamer killed two people and wounded several others yesterday when he opened fire with a handgun at a tournament that was being streamed online from a restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, police said.

HARARE,  (Reuters) – Emmerson Mnangagwa urged Zimbabwe to unite behind his presidency yesterday, as he took the oath of office following a divisive election that U.S.

(Reuters) – Manchester City had to battle back from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Premier League newcomers Wolverhampton Wanderers who ruined the champions’ 100 percent record and gave them a real test at Molineux on Saturday.

Dear Editor, I had worked at GPHC for over 10 days seeing this patient’s husband looking very sad in the ward; his wife was diagnosed with obstructive jaundice.

If corruption is a disease, transparency is an essential part of its treatment.

Guyana’s table tennis teams had mixed fortunes on the opening day of the Caribbean Mini-Cadet and Pre-Cadet championships currently being played in the Dominican Republic. 

By Lear Matthews Lear Matthews is professor, State University of New York, Empire State College.

Dear Editor, I have seen a report in the Stabroek News, August 22nd concerning telecommunications matters reporting the CEO, Mr.

BARCELONA,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Insufficient cash is hampering a flagship international fund to help poor nations combat climate change, which is not working as fast and efficiently as the urgency of global warming requires, said former U.N.

Despite assurances, President Granger is yet to convene a press conference for the local media corps and to begin to hold them on a regular basis.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – A referendum vote on seven anti-corruption measures failed to meet quorum in Colombia yetserday, nullifying the results even though each of the measures, including a reduction in lawmakers’ salaries and term limits for public posts, got at least 99 percent support.