Daily Archive: Tuesday, April 30, 2019

An unidentified male who shortly after robbing a chef at gunpoint, pointed his weapon at an armed security guard, was fatally shot, the police said today.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Erik Prince – the founder of the controversial private security firm Blackwater and a prominent supporter of U.S.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido today made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro, and violence broke out at anti-government protests as the country hit a new crisis point after years of political and economic chaos.

WASHINGTON/NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump directed officials to toughen rules for asylum seekers yesterday, including by introducing a fee for their applications and barring those who entered the country illegally from working until their claims are approved.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Trinidadian recording artiste Fay-Ann Lyons, in her song Girls, sings, “Carnival is woman, carnival is girls, girls, girls”.

Three months after La Bonne Intention (LBI) resident Kallicharran Sawak succumbed to injuries he allegedly sustained while in custody at the Sparendaam Police Station lock-up, three men, including two Venezuelan nationals, have been charged with his murder.

Canadian mining company Guyana Goldfields Inc. has reached a settlement with a group of shareholders who had been seeking to take control and will be appointing two independent directors, while two long-serving ones will step down, the company said yesterday.

Three weeks after an arrest warrant was issued for Diamond nightclub owner Freeman Fordyce, who was set to face charges for the trafficking of Venezuelan women, he appeared before a city court yesterday and was remanded to prison.

Two taxi drivers were yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with having possession of 237 pounds of cocaine found hidden in pepper sauce.

The United States Embassy yesterday strongly condemned last Friday’s motion in the National Assembly expressing sympathy on the passing of convicted terrorist plotter and former PNCR Member of Parliament, Abdul Kadir, triggering an attempt by the government to limit the damage.

An individual has come forward and admitted to firing shots during a private event at the Lusignan Golf Club on Easter Sunday, police commander of ‘C’ Division Calvin Brutus told this newspaper yesterday.

A study of the Ministry of Public Health’s procurement system by United States Agency for International Development (USAID) specialists has determined that it is at the second level of maturity in a five-tier system.

Representatives of the majority-state-owned Brazilian oil company, Petrobras yesterday presented a five-year strategic plan for Guyana’s oil and gas industry, which includes technical assistance, export and import services and training, according to a statement from the Department of Public Information (DPI).

The Maternity Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) will be undergoing a $50 million expansion to increase bed capacity and provide isolated areas for specialized maternity needs.

The Guyana National U17 Team departed local shores yesterday to make their debut in the CONCACAF U17 football championships from May 1-16 at the IMG Facility, Bradenton, Florida.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the longest public service strike in Guyana’s history, the Public Service Union (GPSU) yesterday registered its dissatisfaction with the current state of industrial relations, including the continuing failure to respect collective bargaining in the negotiations of salaries.

GCC Bingo Spartans, Saints, Hikers Cadets and Old Fort Ballerz recorded the largest margin of wins on the resumption of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) sponsored Bounty Paper and Solo Drink under – 20 and second division leagues at Saints Ground at the weekend.

 Former NBA player Jermaine Taylor, who recently wore his coaching and mentorship cap at the youth hoops basketball clinics in Georgetown and Linden, says he is impressed with the local talent showcased.

The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) is aiming to reduce malaria cases by 30% this year, Permanent Secretary Collette Adams said yesterday.

Less than a week after a case was made out against three of the four men charged with the murder of Bourda Market vendor Troy Ramalho, Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan committed them to stand trial in the High Court.

In a bittersweet end to the Berbice Cricket Board-organised (BCB) Beacon Foundation T20 tournament, Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets were crowned champions after defeating Albion by five wickets Sunday at the Albion Community Centre ground.

The 2019 Hand-In-Hand Insurance company sponsored Under-19 Inter-County tournament will bowl off today at two venues with the Select Under-17 once again featuring in the tournament as preparation for the Regional competition.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – A U.S. combat veteran of the war in Afghanistan who prosecutors say plotted to detonate multiple nail bombs at a Los Angeles-area white nationalist rally, seeking to cause mass casualties, was arrested in an FBI sting operation, federal prosecutors said yesterday.

Following reports that persons have been contacted through a Facebook page claiming to be that of the housing minister, and engaged on the possibility of purchasing land or housing units from CH&PA, the agency has issued a fraud alert to warn the public against the malicious act.

A West Ruimveldt woman was yesterday afternoon held at the Eugene F Correia International Airport, Ogle after she allegedly attempted to smuggle a quantity of cocaine that was strapped to her thighs.

Very soon the leaders of Cricket West Indies (CWI) will sit down to design new strategies and programmes to chart the way forward for West Indies cricket.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – A multinational anti-narcotics operation led by Colombia has seized up to 94.2 tonnes of cocaine in the past 105 days worth some $3.2 billion, President Ivan Duque said yesterday Joint operations involving 18 countries from Latin America and Europe as well the United States and Canada took part in the seizure of the cocaine as well as 26.7 tonnes of marijuana valued at $133.7 million, Duque said.

Fitness Express is once again doing some heavy lifting for decorated powerlifter, Carlos Petterson-Griffith.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – Peru deported more than 40 Venezuelan migrants for concealing they had criminal records or for residing illegally in the country, the interior minister said yesterday, in the first large expulsion since hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans fled to Peru to escape their country’s economic crisis.

Former judge Jainarayan Singh Jr has lost a $50 million lawsuit that was initiated under the former government for pension, gratuity and other benefits that he said had been owed to him.

The post-mortem of Guyana’s recent rugby struggles started minutes after their 5-19 loss to Guadeloupe on Saturday and looks like it will continue in the forthcoming days, weeks and months.

(Reuters) – Lawyer Michael Avenatti, known for his battles with U.S.

A group of fishermen have planned a protest today in hopes of getting protection from pirate attacks that they say are occurring in the Waini area of Region One.

Two men were yesterday remanded to prison after they were accused of stealing $1 million in cash and items from a city store.

Guyana Jaguars all-rounder Christopher Barnwell recorded yet another match-winning performance abroad, this time in the TT Cricket Board National League Premiership two-day competition to guide Alescon Comets to a final round five-wicket win over league winners PowerGen on Sunday.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – John Singleton, who made his directorial debut with the acclaimed film “Boyz n the Hood” about young men struggling in a gang-ridden Los Angeles neighbourhood, died on Monday at the age of 51, his family said, days after he suffered a stroke.

Dear Editor, From the very beginning of the PPP/C’s time in office a new airport was identified as important if we were to make use of our great tourism potential.

Commissioner of Police Leslie James yesterday met with School of the Nations Director Dr Brian O’Toole, who was shot in January in an attack at his home, for a discussion on the ongoing investigation.

Gold is Money will match skills with Bent Street today in the grand finale of the inaugural Stag Beer Easter Futsal Championship at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue. 

Dear Editor, I just read an online article published by the Guyana Times under the caption: `Son, son-in-law of senior Region 9 official get millions worth of contracts.’

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The number of measles cases in the United States has reached a 25-year peak, propelled by the spread of misinformation about the vaccine that can prevent the disease, federal health officials said yesterday.

A donation of five guitars to the Minister of Social Cohesion by Gaico Construction and General Services Incorporated, inspired by a similar donation made by the minister himself, will go toward preserving music and storytelling culture in indigenous communities.

(Trinidad Express) The three people found dead in a pick-up truck parked on the shoulder of the highway near the Golconda Interchange in San Fernando yesterday, have been identified.

(IPL) Sunrisers Hyderabad consolidated their fourth position in the VIVO IPL 2019 standings after they defeated Kings XI Punjab by 45 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium last  night.

Dear Editor, “Nrityageet has followed a path of diversity through dance, and Guyanese of all ethnic origins share and perform Indian dance of different dance styles…” The writer can attest to having experienced the first performance by Nrityageet at Queen’s College and becoming a devotee throughout the years, including those when the group performed at the Chinese (Cosmos) Sports Club – an interlude omitted in the article published in SN of Saturday 27, 2019.

TEGUCIGALPA,  (Reuters) – Anti-riot police fired tear gas and protesters threw Molotov cocktails during a mass demonstration in the Honduran capital against government proposals for health and education reforms that critics say would lead to privatization and job losses.

Popular makeup artist, Lolita Callender, known as ‘Lola,’ was yesterday charged and placed on $60,000 bail after being arraigned on conspiracy charges in a British Virgin Islands court.

The Guyana Water Inc (GWI) yesterday said that workers have replaced the broken 20-inch transmission line on Church Street and customers were able to access water during the wee hours of Monday.

(Trinidad Guardian) There are now many ques­tions as to what ex­act­ly hap­pened at Singh’s Liquor Store at Bournes Road in St James which re­sult­ed in a 14-year-old boy, a pupil of St An­tho­ny’s Col­lege, be­ing fa­tal­ly shot, while his friend land­ed in a crit­i­cal con­di­tion at hos­pi­tal af­ter he was al­so shot by a busi­ness­man yes­ter­day.

 Former champion the Guyana Defence Force [GDF] and newcomer the Guyana Police Force [GPF] recorded wins in Season #4 of the GFF Elite League on Sunday at the Eve Leary ground.

By Daron Acemoglu CAMBRIDGE – Around the world this May Day, policy proposals that would have appeared radical just a few years ago are now on the agenda.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s indigenous women have been overturning tradition to step into the spotlight and lead an international push to defend their tribal land rights, which are up against the greatest threat they have faced in years under right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro.

The Trump administration has embarked on a major public relations offensive to counter China’s growing influence in Latin America.

Dear Editor, The APNU+AFC coalition must be commended for passing a motion in the National Assembly honouring the late former PNCR parliamentarian, Abdul Kadir, describing him as “a great man, a stalwart, a bold and courageous man”.

Mr. Julian Edmonds, the Head Coach of Guyana’s CARIFTA Games team that brought away a record 10 medals (four gold, two silver and four bronze) from the recently concluded 48th staging of the event in the Cayman Islands is perfectly correct.