Daily Archive: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

The man who was arrested after the killing of Jason Bowen, who was strangled during a suspected robbery on Church Street, was yesterday charged with the crime and remanded to prison.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain’s departure from the European Union was thrown into chaos today after parliament rejected Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s swift timetable to ratify his exit deal, prompting him to halt the legislation while he awaits word from Brussels.

(Jamaica Observer) Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt, along with Glenford Christian, founder and chairman of Cari-Med Group of Companies, will be bestowed with the 2019 International Humanitarian Award this Friday, October 25 in New York City.

(Trinidad Express) Danah Alleyne witnessed the autopsy of her companion Keone Paryag who was killed from a gunshot wound to the leg in a stand-off with police on Friday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Despite seven of 19 Jamaican police divisions being under a state of emergency (SOE), murders and shootings are still higher as at October 19 this year than for the corresponding period in 2018.

The Police say that Delon `Demon’ Morgan who is wanted in connection with the murder of miner Deon Stoll was arrested at a road block on the Cove and John Public Road, East Coast Demerara at about 5.45 am today.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau retained power in an election yesterday, but his Liberals were reduced to a minority, making governing with the rival New Democrats and other left-leaning parties all but certain.

(Trinidad Guardian) Pas­tor Dave Neaves ap­peared in court yes­ter­day for al­leged­ly sex­u­al­ly as­sault­ing a 13-year-old girl.

(Jamaica Observer) They never got the chance to finish their last conversation due to a faulty phone.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Former Prime Minister P.J. Patterson has been discharged from hospital seven days after he was admitted with injuries received in a car accident at his Norbook, St Andrew home.

(Trinidad Guardian) A 14-year-old girl, who is be­lieved to be a vic­tim of hu­man traf­fick­ing, was among 22 fe­males de­tained at a ‘Se­cret Sun­day’ pool par­ty bust­ed by of­fi­cers of the Spe­cial Op­er­a­tions Re­sponse Team (SORT) af­ter mid­night on Sun­day.

(Trinidad Newsday) Princes Town MP Barry Padarath advised his political opponents to attack him if they wish, but not his baby daughter, giving Newsday his take on last Friday’s row in the Standing Committee of the House of Representatives.

(Trinidad Guardian) A Val­sayn busi­ness­man and his son who were both de­tained in a raid by po­lice of­fi­cers from the Spe­cial Op­er­a­tions Re­sponse Team(SORT) at La­dy Chan­cel­lor Heights, Port-of-Spain ear­ly this morn­ing are ex­pect­ed to be charged for the pos­ses­sion of a firearm and am­mu­ni­tion.

Guyana yesterday opened its first Drug Treatment Court (DTC), which acting Chancellor Yonette Cummings-Edwards said could serve as a vehicle to lead persons who are grappling with substance abuse disorders away from the prisons to a place of recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

A 22-year-old fisherman was fatally stabbed outside his Met-en-meerzorg, West Coast Demerara home on Sunday evening and a fellow villager who is said to be responsible is being sought by the police.

Police believe an East Canje, Berbice man drove his car off of the Timehri Wharf early yesterday morning, resulting in his death.

As the police widen their investigation of the robbery attempt outside of El Dorado Trading that left gold miner Deon Stoll dead, they have managed to secure court approval to further detain the seven persons who were taken into custody.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Karen Cummings yesterday met separately with United States (US) Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch and the Ambassador of the European Union (EU), Fernando Ponz Cantó and electoral assistance and ongoing co-operation were on the agenda.

Two men, who the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) had said were caught with 94 lbs of suspected marijuana at Parika during last week were yesterday remanded to prison after they were charged with possession of narcotics for trafficking.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has released a detailed response to the third draft of Guyana’s Local Content Policy (LCP) for the oil and gas sector in which they argue that a Local Content Dialogue Commission (LCDC) should be established as the formal mechanism for oversight of the policy.

Pepsi Hikers and GBTI GCC Tigers emerged as the 2019 first-division winners at the conclusion of the GTT National Indoor Hockey Championships Sunday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

The partly decomposed body of a man known only as `Fulla’, with a plastic bag tied over his head, was found in a trench at Patentia, West Bank Demerara yesterday morning.

The battle lines have been drawn and teams participating in the annual Prime Minister’s T20 Softball Cup are getting ready to take the field for yet another highly competitive tournament.

A rape accused was yesterday released on bail after he was charged with the crime.

Transport Sports Club (TSC) recorded an innings and 29-run win over Bel Air Rubis at the Queen’s College Ground in the latest round of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA), Noble House Seafoods, second-division, two-day competition at the weekend. 

Ahead of the upcoming Guyana Open, the country’s best golfers took to the Lusignan Golf Course last weekend where Patanjalee `Pur’ Persaud won the Citizen’s Bank Cancer Awareness title Saturday while  Guillermo Escarraga dominated the field Sunday in the Banks DIH Classic.

A 34-year-old man died on Sunday morning after the fuel tanker that he was operating overturned along the Buck Hall, Tapir Trail while he was transporting fuel to the Aurora Gold Mine (AGM).

Lower Corentyne’s victory over Essequibo in the previous round has now left the two teams neck-and-neck as they press for the SBF Petroleum/ Cricket Guy Inc.,

Dear Editor, The Mayor and Councillors  of the City of Georgetown  wish to advise the general public that it has not made any decision on the way forward relating to the parking meter project.

A young man was remanded to prison yesterday after he was charged with four armed robberies, which saw the theft of three motorcycles from their respective owners.

The Ministry of Natural Resources has responded to yet another social media post which targets Minister responsible for youth, Simona Broomes.

TORONTO,  (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau held on to his job in yesterday’s election, securing his spot as one of the world’s few high-profile progressive leaders, but tarnished by scandal and with his power diminished.

Fruta Conquerors U20 was crowned the Limacol Football Champion, defeating Santos 2-0 on Sunday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, There it is. Again. In the straightest, most easily understood language.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Newly-appointed West Indies white-ball captain, Kieron Pollard, is reassuring the region that insularity in selection will be eradicated during his tenure.

The Board of Directors of the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) was appointed by President David Granger, as opposed to the Prime Minister, and is therefore legally constituted, according to Chairman Leslie Sobers.

LA PAZ, (Reuters) – Bolivia’s electoral board released new data late yesterday that showed President Evo Morales had enough votes to win the hotly contested election, sparking allegations of fraud from the opposition and angry clashes in the streets.

Dear Editor, In reading Monday’s editorial in Stabroek News, titled `Unconstitutional gov’t and cash transfers’, I was reminded of a remark Desmond Hoyte once made at a party exec meeting.

LONDON, CMC – West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell and off-spinner Sunil Narine snatched top price at Sunday’s draft for next July’s inaugural The Hundred but veteran T20 star Chris Gayle missed out after being snubbed by the eight franchises.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a potentially perilous ratification of his Brexit divorce deal in the British parliament after the speaker refused to allow a vote on it yesterday.

SANTIAGO,  (Reuters) – Thousands of Chileans poured into Santiago’s central squares yesterday to protest high living costs after a weekend of looting, arson and clashes with security forces killed 11 people and prompted President Sebastian Pinera to declare the country “at war” with vandals.

Director of Children’s Services and Head of the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA), Ann Greene has called for laws to be instituted against bullying to protect LGBTQ+ youth, according to a release from the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD).

Dear Editor, It was reported in SN on October 15, that a speeding police car travelling southwards on the East Bank Demerara (EBD) roadway collided head-on with a vehicle travelling northwards in the vicinity of Friendship Village killing five persons including the driver of the police vehicle.

CULIACAN, Mexico, (Reuters) – Mexico jumped into action yesterday in the wake of a cartel assault that freed Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s son in a northern city, sending in special forces to patrol the town and asking U.S.

(Reuters) – Boeing Co may have to book billions of dollars in additional charges related to its parked 737 MAX jets, brokerages said yesterday, citing fresh uncertainty over the time frame for lifting a safety ban imposed after deadly crashes.

A man has been sentenced to two years in jail for stealing his employer’s jewellery, which he was later seen wearing in the profile photo he used for his WhatsApp account.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India subjected South Africa to the ignominy of a follow-on and were two wickets away from inflicting a series whitewash on the visitors after dominating day three of the third and final test in Ranchi yesterday.

RIO DE JANEIRO/SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil has collected more 600 tonnes of oil from its northeastern beaches since Sept.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Donald Trump yesterday exhorted fellow Republicans to get tougher and fight for his presidency, saying the Democratic-led U.S.

The Guyana International Petroleum Exhibition (GIPEX), which is scheduled to host its second expo here next month, says no taxpayers’ money will be used for the event and that rates for participating companies which are 100% Guyanese are subsidized.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Bermuda have a day to regroup after a third successive defeat left their hopes of securing a place in next year’s ICC T20 World Cup hanging by a thread, following a 45-run Qualifier defeat against Kenya here yesterday.

Dear Editor,   One of my colleagues, just out of school after the CAPE exams had the following experience with GECOM.

By Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI – Until recently, Indians had gotten used to taking economic growth for granted.

By Shlomo Ben-Ami TEL AVIV – US President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to withdraw American troops from Syria, clearing the way for a Turkish offensive against the Kurds, is an unconscionable betrayal of a strategic ally.

CLEVELAND,  (Reuters) – Four large drug companies could resume talks yesterday to try to reach a $48 billion settlement of all opioid litigation against them, after agreeing with two Ohio counties to a $260 million deal to avert the first federal trial over their role in the U.S.

Guyana imports $10.9 billion in snacks.

(Trinidad Express) Businessmen driving luxury cars were among the 20 men taken away from the “$500 a night” apartment complex where 22 females, some children, were found in a police raid shortly after midnight.

Minister of Citizenship, Winston Felix, on Saturday, reiterated the importance of birth registration to residents of Khan Hill, Barima-Waini (Region One) , a statement from the Ministry of the Presidency yesterday said. 

(Reuters) – Bangladesh’s cricketers will be on an indefinite strike until a list of demands are met by the country’s cricket board (BCB), skipper Shakib Al Hasan said yesterday, putting next month’s tour of India in doubt.

Dear Editor, October 20th marks the 99th birth anniversary of former Executive President and co-founder of the People’s Progressive Party, Janet Jagan.