Child Protection Week in Guyana came to a close recently. During the Week, planned events, awareness programmes, exhibitions, lectures and fun activities were held across the country to sensitise the populace and to raise awareness about the causes and effects of child abuse, as well as preventative measures. A call was made for the public to assist in reducing child abuse and child sexual abuse which, the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA) said, are on the increase. Director of the Agency, Ann Greene reported that from January to July…
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Gambhir back in Test squad after 2 years
– Ishant replaced due to prolonged illness Opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has returned to India’s Test set-up two years after playing his previous international. He was called up for the remaining home Tests against New Zealand in place of the injured KL Rahul. Rahul had injured his right hamstring during the first Test in Kanpur, while running between the wickets. Also, fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who missed the first Test with chikungunya, will not play the second Test either as he is yet to recover fully. Uncapped Haryana off spinner…
Read MoreWoman fined for attempting to smuggle ganja into Police lockup
A woman was on Wednesday fined for attempting to smuggle cannabis to her brother who is in the lock ups at the Brickdam Police Station. Rachel McClair, 22, of Ruimveldt, Georgetown, pleaded guilty to the charge when she appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. It is alleged that on September 27, 2016, at the Brickdam Police Station, she attempted to traffic two grams of cannabis. The court heard that on the day in question, the defendant approached a Police Constable and gave him a box…
Read MorePublic Health Ministry to reduce gaps in delivery of service
The option of reintroducing Regional Health Authorities is being explored by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). The ministry is working to narrow gaps in healthcare delivery in Guyana and has noted that Regional Health Authorities are necessary if there is to be more control over financial resources. Director of Regional Health Services (RHS) at the ministry, Dr Kay Shako, explained that re-introducing the health authorities can have a direct impact in rolling out efficient healthcare delivery in the regions. She said they would be responsible for the health sector…
Read MoreMisbah: The future is day/night tests
Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan Test captain, has urged the cricketing world to embrace the concept of day-night Test “quickly”. Pakistan are set to play their first-ever pink-ball Test in Dubai against West Indies next month, from October 13 to 17. Pakistan have also agreed to a day-night Test against Australia in Brisbane in December. The debate around the pink ball and day-night Tests has been on for more than five years, and the PCB was perhaps the first board to show a keenness to host a day-night Test; it proposed to…
Read More‘Terribly embarrassing’ if Windies don’t get automatic WC qualification – Dujon
Jeff Dujon, the former West Indies wicketkeeper, has said it would be a “terrible embarrassment” if West Indies were unable to qualify automatically for the 2019 World Cup. West Indies are currently jostling with Pakistan for the final automatic qualification spot in the one-day rankings ahead of the series in UAE, which starts on Friday. If Pakistan can repeat their 3-0 scoreline from the T20 series in the ODIs, they will jump ahead of West Indies into eighth place. The cut-off for qualification is September 30, 2017, with the ODI…
Read MoreNJ train crash: Governor Cuomo says commuters should expect major delays to NYC
The following is a statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on the Train crash in Hoboken, New Jersey: “At approximately 8:45 a.m. this morning (Thursday), a New Jersey Transit train originating in Spring Valley, NY collided with the platform at the Hoboken Train Station in New Jersey. The train was carrying a large number of New Yorkers. While we are still learning more about the accident, recent reports indicate that at least 65 riders were injured and one person has been tragically killed. “The state is working closely with New…
Read MoreI was always confident, says debutant Williams
ABU DHABI—Fast bowler Kesrick Williams said making his international debut in a series West Indies had already lost, had no bearing on his approach. Playing in the third and final Twenty20 International here Tuesday, the right-armer produced a superb spell, taking two for 15 from his four overs, as West Indies slumped to an eight-wicket defeat to suffer the embarrassment of a 3-0 whitewash in the series. The right-armer said though West Indies had already surrendered the series, it was still important to make the most of the opportunity. “I…
Read MoreDrug-addict father arrested over son’s brutal murder
The Annandale, East Coast Demerara (ECD) man who allegedly fatally stabbed his son during an altercation on Wednesday night has been arrested. According to reports, the man dealt his son, Mahesh Chand, a porter of Annandale, ECD, two stab wounds. This publication was told that around 23:30hrs on Wednesday, the father who is believed to be a drug addict,was harassing his wife for money to purchase cannabis. After hearing the commotion, the young man woke up and gave his mother G$200 to give his father. According to reports reaching this…
Read MoreAB de Villiers ruled out of Australia tour
South Africa’s captain AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the home ODI series and away Test series against Australia because of a persistent elbow injury. He will have surgery early next week and will need eight to ten weeks of recovery time. “AB has failed to come through his fitness test this morning,” Mohammad Moosajee, SA team manager said. “Although the physio strapped his elbow while he was batting and he did have some relief with some shots, the elbow pain has not gone away completely. “When the…
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