Daily Archive: Saturday, December 22, 2018

ExxonMobil has paused seismic activities on the Stabroek Block after members of the Venezuelan military approached one of the vessels subcontracted by the oil giant to work in Guyana’s territory.

Governing coalition partner the Alliance for Change (AFC) today said that it has expelled Charrandas Persaud over his vote in favour of yesterday’s no-confidence motion against the government.

President David Granger, this morning, said the Government of Guyana will abide by the stipulations which have been imposed on it  following the passing of the no-confidence motion last night in the National Assembly.

DHAKA, Bangladesh,  CMC – West Indies defeated Bangladesh by 50 runs in the final Twenty20 International of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here today.

(Trinidad Express) How did five men escape from the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) in Wallerfield on Thursday?

While declaring last evening that APNU+AFC felt “betrayed” by the actions of its Member of Parliament (MP) Charrandas Persaud, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo says that the government has accepted that it lost the motion of no-confidence brought against it by the PPP/C and the relevant constitutional provisions will kick in.

After seven hours of perfunctory debate the National Assembly descended into bedlam last night when Government Parliamentarian Charrandas Persaud voted in favour of a no-confidence motion brought against the government he represents.

After enabling the collapse of the APNU+AFC government last night, Parliamentarian Charrandas Persaud told media operatives that he will die with a clear conscience.

Given that fresh general elections will have to be called within the next three months following the passing of a motion of no-confidence against the government, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo said last evening that the process to select the PPP/C’s presidential candidate may now have to be fast-tracked.

A 28-year-old shop owner is now dead and two of her friends sustained injuries following an early morning accident along the De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara (WCD) public road yesterday.

The Guyana Trades Union Congress last night said that the motion of no-confidence passed against the government is evidence that democracy is at work and while the decision would not be favourable to all it is lawful and binding.

APNU+AFC supporters say they are confident that the coalition will once again be re-elected to office next year after the no-confidence motion that was tabled by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo was passed leaving dozens of their supporters in tears last night.

West Indies find themselves in a familiar situation, facing the distinct possibility of losing the T20 series heading into the final of the three-match series 1-1 against Bangladesh today.

Junior Cricketer-of-the-Year, Kevin Sinclair, has set his sights on breaking into the Guyana Jaguars team after an outstanding 2018.

A day after sending a matter back to the High Court for a retrial over Justice Navindra Singh’s failure to advise a jury on considering the question of self defence raised by a murder accused, the Guyana Court of Appeal yesterday remitted another one for the same reason.

The police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating two men who are wanted for questioning in connection with the almost three-month old murder of Sherwin Apple, one of the two suspects in the rape of a Linden teen that was recorded and went viral on social media.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – As Australia prepares to play a first test at Melbourne since a docile pitch was given a “poor” rating a year ago, two of the side’s pacemen are expecting a journey into the unknown against India but are hopeful it can produce a competitive match.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Former Australia captain Steve Smith said yesterday he had not been involved in planning to tamper with the ball during the Cape Town test against South Africa but took responsibility as a leader for failing to put a stop to it.

Deeming a 47-year sentence imposed by Justice Navindra Singh against a man who had pleaded guilty to the unlawful killing of two Charlestown residents back in 2010 as being excessive, the Guyana Court of Appeal yesterday reduced the sentence to 26 years.

UK High Commissioner to Guyana, Greg Quinn this morning urged calm on all sides following last night’s motion of no-confidence against the APNU+AFC government which will see fresh elections being held in three months.

LeBron James’ recent comments about how it would be “amazing” to play with New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis have upset general managers around the NBA, according to an ESPN report.

There are a couple of obvious realities about squash in Guyana. For starters, it has a small following.

A joint charge against three teenagers accused of stabbing a man to death at Leopold and Lombard Streets last month, was withdrawn and separate charges instituted.

So far for this year, 2319 persons from all ten administrative regions have been accommodated at the Indigenous Residence on Princes Street.

The New Opportunity Corps (NOC) were crowned the champions of the South Essequibo Cricket Committee T20 Chairman’s Cup recently after beating Jaguars Sports Club in the final by 33 runs in a low-scoring affair.

A 39-year-old vendor was yesterday released on $200,000 bail at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court after he denied that he attempted to murder a bus driver.

Dear Editor,  The WPA is not surprised by the public condemnation and criticism of Minister Volda Lawrence, given the volatile nature of her unfortunate remarks at the recent PNCR regional conference.

If there were an award for table tennis club of the year, it would surely go to the Titans Table Tennis Club (TTTC) for its exceptional contribution to the sport in 2018. 

Guyana’s embassy in Geneva has started discussions with the World Health Organization (WHO) on putting in place a public health programme to tackle cancer, one of the biggest killer diseases in Guyana and the Caribbean, Minister of Foreign Affairs Carl Greenidge says.

The Regions’ best middleweight amateur boxer, Desmond Amsterdam has been busy recording victories in and out the ring. 

Dear Editor, Recently, I attended the Liza Phase 1 Supplier Development Forum 2018 organised by the Centre for Local Business Development and ExxonMobil (Guyana) to find out how Guyanese businesses could get a piece of the pie in our nation’s oil and gas sector.

No.73 Young Warriors, No. 72 Cut  and Load and Radha Krishna Foundation Academy all won their round three matches of  the Trophy Stall Port Mourant/Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) U19 limited overs competition last Saturday.

The People’s Republic of China has donated $6.2 million in medical supplies and equipment to the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC).

Dear Editor, I was glad to read SN’s editorial of Wednesday 19 December, 2018 on Parenting Decisions, along with the complementary letter about the choice of higher education for one’s child.

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) – WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0 LIVERPOOL 2 Liverpool will spend Christmas on top of the Premier League after goals from Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk earned them a 2-0 win at Wolves yesterday, opening up a four-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Fly Jamaica Limited has been awarded US$4.2 million in damages for breach of contract against ADS Global Limited, the company that operated the airline’s call centre from 2012 to 2014.

Dear Editor, During my limited spare time, my favourite thing to do is to watch a television programme “Crime Watch”.

One person was yesterday arrested as the police continue to investigate Thursday’s shooting at Agricola which claimed the life of 34-year-old Kacey Da Silva.

Dear Editor, It was reported in the media on December 19, 2018 that President Granger pardoned three female prisoners as a demonstration of his Christmas spirit. 

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is pleading with the population to educate themselves on the difference between decriminalisation and legalisation of marijuana, saying they are not the same.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. government was to begin a partial shutdown at midnight last night after Republican senators failed to muster the votes needed to approve $5 billion that President Donald Trump wants for a border wall fiercely opposed by Democrats.

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Skipper Carlos Brathwaite he said he hoped West Indies could be at their best for today’s decider, after conceding they were not up to scratch in Thursday’s 36-run defeat in the second Twenty20 International.

A mother of two was yesterday placed on bail after she allegedly attempted to bribe a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officer to cover-up her brother’s previous convictions on a character certificate.

(Trinidad Guardian) Heritage Petroleum Company Limited says it has plugged what it says was a minor oil spill in the Gulf of Paria which occurred on Thursday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The Supreme Court yesterday dealt a setback to President Donald Trump by refusing to allow his administration to implement new rules prohibiting asylum for people who cross the U.S.

BRISBANE, Australia, CMC – West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor extended her excellent form in the Women’s Big Bash, conjuring up a Player-of-the-Match performance to fire Sydney Thunder to a comfortable six-wicket win over Hobart Hurricanes and propel them top of the standings.

Dear Editor, As an outcome from the 2001 Constitutional Reform Process, the authority of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) was strengthened and the discretion of the President in judicial appointments was removed by the substituting of the word “shall” for “may” when it comes to him following the recommendations of the JSC. 

Scotiabank’s agreement to sell its operations here to Republic Bank of Trinidad provides the best long-term solution for customers in Guyana and the two financial entities will seek to provide a smooth transition for customers and employees, a senior Scotiabank official has said.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian prosecutors leading the so-called “Car Wash” probe yesterday charged 42 people for their role in an alleged corruption scheme involving a construction contract for state-run oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro in the state of Bahia.

Dear Editor,  As ACDA continues to fulfill one of  its original stated objectives of  working to bring about a cultural revival of our traditional values while working on self-improvement it will this year at Kwanzaa be launching its “Drums for Village Programme”.

The best thing about any incarnation of Spider-Man has always been his normalcy.

The sudden resignation of US defence secretary James Mattis is another depressing milestone in President Trump’s chaotic misrule.

LONDON, England, (Reuters) – London’s Gatwick Airport reopened yesterday after a mystery saboteur wrought 36 hours of travel chaos for more than 100,000 Christmas travellers by using drones to play cat-and-mouse with police snipers and the army.

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Captain Carlos Brathwaite was fined a hefty 40 per cent of his match fee after West Indies and hosts Bangladesh were slapped with fines by the International Cricket Council, for slow over-rates during the second Twenty20 International on Thursday.

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has announced  an extension to Water Street in  Georgetown, the Department of Public Information reported.

Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin on Thursday morning stepped out of his office to meet store owners and vendors plying their trade along Regent Street in Georgetown.

We have been advised to be watchful around Georgetown during this season.