NEWS
Griffith seeks judiciary support to take down criminals
Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith on Tuesday called on the Judiciary to play its role in the fight against crime, as public pressure mounts on his charges to catch repeat offenders and ensure they remain behind bars. Griffith’s statement came hours after the controversial Bail (Amendment) Act became law, giving police part of the legal framework they need to lock away known firearm offenders for up to four months at a time. Read more here…
Penal family living in fear
Five days after a mysterious shooter killed pensioner Harrilal Jagroop and critically wounded his daughter, a Penal family continues to live in fear. The killer left Jagroop’s one-year-old child crying in the blood-spattered house before escaping. However, video footage gathered from the scene has given police clues as to the identity of the killer. Read more here…
POLITICAL
Khan meets new NGC chairman Enill
Energy Minister Franklin Khan has met with new National Gas Company (NGC) chairman Conrad Enill. A former energy minister and minister in the ministry of finance in the Patrick Manning administration, Enill replaced Gerry Brooks as NGC chairman. Brooks resigned from this post on June 30. Read more here...
AG: Legislation will allow for a 'cooling off’ period
The anticipated Bail (Amendment) Act has gone into full force. The legislation became law on Monday after it was approved by the Office of the President, Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi confirmed yesterday. The controversial legislation became law hours before Cedric “Burkie” Burke, of Sea Lots man was taken into custody for a second time in a month. Read more here…
BUSINESS
How much longer will CBTT control CLICO
The Central Bank Act, at section 44D, gives the Central Bank the power “to assume control of and carry on the affairs” of financial institutions under its remit, where the Bank is of the opinion: a. that the interests of depositors, creditors, policyholders or members of an institution are threatened; b. that an institution is likely to become unable to meet its obligations or is about to suspend or has suspended payment; or c. that an institution is not maintaining high standards of financial probity or sound business practices. Read more here…
Damus goes e-commerce
Damus Roofing Systems, a local manufacturer and supplier of roofing and building materials, has launched an e-commerce website, which it dubs the first of its kind in the region. The company hopes that the new platform will assist it in growing exports beyond its local and regional markets. The e-commerce website, www.mydamus.com, was launched on Monday. Read more here…
REGIONAL
Jamaica57 (Part Four): Money ... The Root Of The Currency
In recognition of Independence Day, The Gleaner presents #Jamaica57. Part four of our four-part series, takes a quick look at the roots of the Jamaican currency: Like many cultures, the first Jamaicans, the Taino Indians, used the barter system trading commodities for other commodities. Although there was some gold on the island, the Tainos used it for decorative purposes. When the Spanish arrived in the 1490s and began to trade with the Tainos, they tended to use glass beads and other trinkets. Read more here…
Guyana to ‘light-up’ CARIFESTA XIV
The Guyanese contingent of 100-strong is currently working on refining its group performance to wow the crowd at the ‘Guyana Night’ showcase which will be held on August 18, as part of CARIFESTA XIV. The 14th edition of the biennial Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) will be held in Trinidad and Tobago this year. There, Caribbean countries will congregate in the Twin Island Republic to showcase their diverse cultures. Read more here…
INTERNATIONAL
President Trump to visit mass shooting sites amid criticism
The attacks in Dayton and El Paso left 31 people dead. President Trump spoke out on racism and hatred following the shootings but has been accused of stoking the same sentiments he sought to condemn. The Democratic congresswoman who represents El Paso said she would not meet him, urging him to understand that his words "have consequences" Read more here….
Afghan violence: Scores injured in attack amid US-Taliban talks
The explosion sent a large cloud of smoke into the sky and most of those wounded were civilians. The Taliban have claimed the blast, which comes amid peace talks between them and US. Both sides say there has been progress in the negotiations, which aim to bring a nearly 18-year war to an end. Read more here…
7th August 2019