Daily Archive: Monday, February 11, 2019

Police in ‘A’ Division on Saturday last conducted several cordon and search operations in the Division’s Number Two Sub-Division.

(Jamaica Observer) The People’s National Party (PNP) yesterday expressed shock and sadness at the killing of former Councillor Marjorie “Madge” Morris in St Thomas.

Local seafood exporters are expected be refunded Value Added Tax (VAT) applied on zero-rated exports following a court case filed by Pritipaul Singh Investments (PSI) which subsequently reached a settlement with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) that will see the company being refunded $246.4 million for 2017. 

The police have obtained legal advice to charge the student accused of making bomb threats that forced the cancellation of classes at the Turkeyen Campus of the University of Guyana (UG) and she is expected to appear in court today.

A seven-year-old is currently battling for his life at the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was involved in an accident in Albouystown.

Representative of the List for the APNU+AFC coalition Harold Lutchman is adamant that he cannot make decisions on who is on the list of candidates for the alliance but believes that the upcoming General Elections will see lists void of dual citizens.

Wakapoa in Region Two, Pomeroon-Supenaam now boasts a newly constructed wooden bridge outfitted with steel rails and solar lights through a project done by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure at a cost of $19 million.

Jonathan Ramkellawan and Basdeo Lallchan, the two men who were hospitalised after a Guyana Police Force vehicle transporting the Police Com-missioner collided with their truck late last month, have been discharged and are recuperating at their respective homes.

Women from the Rupununi village of Shulinab are drying mangoes and other fruit which previously used to go to waste.

A Coroner’s Inquest is slated to begin by early April to determine culpability in the almost one-year-old fatal shooting of three men, who the police had said were robbers, along the Kingston seawall, in Georgetown.

An American accused of forging a will, claiming it was issued by the Ministry of Legal Affairs, was granted bail on Friday, after the charge was read to him at a city court.

A security guard who intervened in an altercation between two brothers was yesterday morning taken into police custody and is assisting with investigations after he allegedly shot one of the men who was reportedly attempting to attack him at the Meadowbank wharf.

In an effort to expose Guyana’s children to the new oil and gas sector, its opportunities, and the responsibilities that will come with being an oil producing nation, the Department of Energy is currently in discussion with the Ministry of Education to include applicable content in its new curriculum.

An eighteen-year-old Duke Street resident was last night rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed in his chest.

A fire suspected to be of electrical origin, ravaged an unoccupied house at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara, on Friday evening.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – England have taken complete control of the third Test against the West Indies at the end of the second day’s play, thanks mainly to the bowling exploits of speedster Mark Wood and spinner Moeen Ali.

A tragic incident at a Sunday school in October last year, has snatched the sight from one eye of an East Canje Berbice minor, leaving his parents to turn to the public for advice and help.

Gold Is Money, Back Circle, Sophia, North Ruimveldt and Showstoppers maintained their perfect records, when the 2nd edition of the Magnum Mash Cup Futsal Championship, resumed on Saturday at the National Gymnasium.

The Ministry of Business has completed final discussions with the National Road Safety Council on the Code of Conduct for minibus operators, which is expected to be launched on Friday.

The Ministry of Natural Resources on February 5th signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU), cementing its relationship with the National Toshaos Council (NTC) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

An unbeaten half century from Guyana Jaguars skipper, Leon Johnson, helped his side defeat the Jamaica Scorpions by seven wickets on yesterday’s final day of the seventh round Cricket West Indies Regional Four-Day encounter at the National Stadium, Providence yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) So­ca su­per­star Machel Mon­tano last night said his chant­i­ng of Hin­du de­vo­tion­al songs dur­ing a re­cent per­for­mance was not meant as a dis­re­spect to any­one and apol­o­gised to any­one who was of­fend­ed by it.

Responding to concerns from Queenstown residents about vending spots being situated at the entrances of properties, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) says that the demarcation was done in error.

One day after placing sixth on the inner circuit of the National Park, Paul DeNobrega took his talents to West Demerara yesterday and sprinted away with the spoils of the R&R International 40-mile road race.

EL CALLAO, Venezuela,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s most successful financial operations in recent years have not taken place on Wall Street, but in primitive gold-mining camps in the nation’s southern reaches.

(Trinidad Express) A LABOURER has been held in connection with the shooting death of Parliament clerk Mariana Moonisar.

The Ministry of Business is working assiduously to open the Belvedere Business Incubator Facility at Belvedere Industrial Estate, Region Six by March.

Berbician, Romello Crawford brought his talents to the city Saturday and sprinted to victory in the feature 35-lap event of the R&R International multi-race programme at the National Park.

Dear Editor, It is now over two weeks since the shooting at my house.

Lindeners travelled from near and far to witness the Carib Soca Monarch semi-finals on Saturday and were not disappointed, after a night of upbeat performances, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).

A brilliant all-round effort by skipper Dwayne Adams single-handedly propelled host Everest over the defending champions the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) by 16 runs in Saturday’s lone New Building Society (NBS) second division 40-overs tournament.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Britain should be ready to use military force to support its global interests after Brexit, defence minister Gavin Williamson will say today, adding that the boundaries between peace and war are becoming blurred.

(Trinidad Guardian) The mur­der toll now stands at 62 fol­low­ing two more mur­ders on Sat­ur­day night.

Dear Editor, The Epilepsy Foundation of Guyana (EFG) will be observing International Epilepsy Day today and we wish to extend greetings to all those in Guyana who live with epilepsy or have a loved one who is affected by epilepsy or seizures, or what is commonly known as ‘Fits’ in our country.

(Trinidad Express) Calypsonian Cro Cro (Weston Rawlins) is being slammed on social media for a new song he penned following an incident last month.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Talks on border security funding collapsed after Democratic and Republican lawmakers clashed over immigrant detention policy as they worked to avert another U.S.

Dear Editor, More than two years have passed since the robbery on November 9, 2016 at the Rohees’ place of residence at Eccles on the East Bank of Demerara.

A Caribbean Steering Committee was established last week following a Skype meeting which comprised 10 of the 15 Presidents of the Region’s amateur boxing associations. 

A Mabaruma miner was on Friday fined $70,000, after he admitted to wounding a shopkeeper with a broken bottle.

ROSEAU, Dominica, Feb 10, CMC – An astounding bowling performance from Rahkeem Cornwall and Quinton Boatswain coupled with a dramatic batting collapse by the Windward Island Volcanoes, saw the Leeward Islands Hurricanes complete a dramatic win on the final day of their seventh round match in the Regional Four-Day Championship here Sunday.

(Trinidad Express) ANSA McAL, Trinidad and Tobago’s largest conglomerate by assets and profits, has put in a bid to acquire the T&T operations of the Bank of Baroda, which is owned by the government of India.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Theresa May has rejected the idea of targeting a customs union with the European Union, pouring cold water on hopes from some that she could shift her Brexit policy to win over the opposition Labour Party.

Dear Editor, Vocal public advocacy for a cause or political party has an upside rarely talked about; it brings you into contact with many who share similar views and passion.

After explaining himself to a city court, a 48-year-old man was granted bail, after he was accused of falsely obtaining a sum of money for his own purposes.

By Raffique Shah As a 24 year old lieutenant in the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment during the Black Power riots of the 1970s, Raffique Shah led a mutiny to deny the government use of military against the mass movement.

A Cuban woman who admitted to overstaying her permit in Guyana, was on Friday fined and ordered deported to her country of origin.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Captain Jonathan Carter struck a magnificent career-best hundred as Barbados Pride defied the odds to pull off an exhilarating run chase and upset Trinidad and Tobago Red Force by four wickets here yesterday.

The delivery of the decisions by the Chief Justice demonstrates the independence and integrity of the Judiciary in protecting the Constitution and upholding the rule of law.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The Democratic chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee said yesterday he was concerned that Special Counsel Robert Mueller may not be investigating President Donald Trump’s ties to Deutsche Bank AG .

Dear Editor, I write to thank and compliment Mr Statia for his letter of explanation on the ASYCUDA system.

Friday’s press conference called by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was further evidence that this high constitutional body has allowed itself to be subverted by the government with the express intention of delaying general elections and further thrusting the country towards a constitutional crisis.