Daily Archive: Saturday, March 29, 2008

Government yesterday announced that it had cut to zero the excise tax on diesel in an effort to ease the burden on consumers amid rising fuel prices worldwide, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said.

Cabinet was taken aback by Speaker Ralph Ramkarran’s decision to permit the moving of a controversial debt ceiling motion by PNCR-1G MP Winston Murray and had therefore ruled that Finance Minister Ashni Singh’s statement on it be made public.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in a statement yesterday refuted a report in the Kaieteur News that Tyrone Pollard called `Theodoris’ who was shot dead in Buxton a week ago by members of the Joint Services, was an ex-soldier.

Some special constables do not receive an annual bonus or commuted overtime while some do because what is paid by the government agencies hiring their services is inadequate.

Dear Editor, I read the half page ads which indicate that the National Milling Co.

Dear Editor, When I read your news account, “New proposal for DEA office here,” (March 27), I got the impression that the Guyana Government was the one seriously pursuing the US DEA to set up an office in Georgetown, whereas I previously thought it was the other way around.

Dear Editor, I wish to draw to the attention of the general public some important issues that are creating difficulties in the delivery of education in Region 6, East Berbice/ Corentyne.

Dear Editor, With the daily import and export of fresh produce and other products, along with vaccines and other medicines it is good to see that Government has constructed a cold storage facility at Timehri that will prevent spoilage of these valuable items.Our

Dear Editor, The current food crisis facing our country and the world especially the Caribbean is indeed worrying and I think it is now nationally accepted that we are heading for a global crisis.

Dear Editor, The perpetual rising hegemonic behemoth known as China has been on a modern day international crusade to assert its ever burgeoning status.

By Zoisa Fraser and Sarah Bharrat Last Easter weekend, Robert Hatcher and the Calypso Tumblers both former contestants on last year’s America’s Got Talent show, along with other local performers put on a smashing three-night performance at the National Cultural Centre The Calypso Fury Concerts aimed to entertain and amaze and its safe to say now that amaze us they did; the singing, acrobatic performances and dancing were all smoothly executed in style and beneath it all there was definitely lots of Guyanese flavour to make our chests swell with pride.

Dear Editor, The overtopping at Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast, Demerara must be assessed within the context of climate change.

Dear Editor, Zimbabwe goes to the polls this weekend to choose a new national assembly and President.

Justice Brassington Reynolds issued an arrest warrant in the High Court on Wednesday for a man who was allegedly part of a break-in and ammunition theft at the Guyana Defence Force 14 years ago.

The Ministry of Public Works has taken over work on the Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) access road after substantial repairs were started as a self-help project by stakeholders in the community.

Minister of Local Government Kellawan Lall handed over 35 HIV/AIDS billboards to the Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) of Regions Two, Three, Four and Ten on Wednesday at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre, a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release said.

The Georgetown Public Hospital said yesterday that a full investigation was conducted into allegations of physical and verbal abuse levelled against its medical staff in the emergency room and the findings will be released on Monday.

The Canadian Society for International Health (CSIH), officially relinquishing the Public Health Strengthening in Guyana Project (PHSGP), handed it over to the Ministry of Health (MOH) in a simple ceremony on Wednesday afternoon at the Canadian High Commission.

 Family entertainment With the exception of gospel shows, how many family concerts have been staged in Guyana in the last five years?

The backland clearing activity, which is part of the Joint Services’ Operation Restore Order, may only span from Enmore to Beterverwagting, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud said on Wednesday.

-vandalise office Thieves broke into the Bush Lot Secondary School in West Berbice between Monday night and Tuesday night and stole over $40,000 cash from the headmistress’s office, a landline telephone and school records.

President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) Colwyn King yesterday attended court for his assault and unlawful wounding cases after Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys on Thursday threatened to issue an arrest warrant for him if he didn’t appear.

-UK tour official Guyana has been hailed as a bird watching destination on par with world class locations such as Costa Rica, Jamaica, Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago.

A 30-year-old mason was remanded on two charges of possession of a gun and ammunition when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

Good times at snack-time  By Cynthia NelsonHi Everyone, When I was a little girl I relied on the kindness of a snack-lady.

Essequibo seals historic win Essequibo defeated Demerara on the second day of their scheduled three-day encounter yesterday at the Everest Cricket Club ground,to secure their first victory in a three-day game; posting 159 in their first innings then bowling Demerara out for 82 leading by77 runs.

Just over a year ago, Ital vendor turned singer, Redemption, was struggling to get an act on the same stage with local reggae stars, First Born.

National junior squash players Kayla and Keisha Jeffrey, enjoyed a commanding tournament run last weekend at the Ontario Open Junior Squash Tournament in White Oaks Ontario, Canada, where they swept aside their competitors to meet each other in the finals.

On April 19, the National Park will come alive when Wildfire Productions hosts its third big show, the Ignition Concert, which will have three international artists and several from the local scene.

-British High Commission Guyana is said to be better positioned to meet its obligations under the International Convention on Biodiversity after four years of wetlands assistance from the UK and institutions, the British High Commission said yesterday in a press release.

– court hears A 34-year-old businessman accused of shooting a 23-year-old mini-bus conductor following an argument at a nightspot was remanded to prison when he appeared at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.

Family may move to court for inquest As the relatives of Ramesh Sawh who was found hanging in the Enmore Police Station lock-ups in January continue to call for justice, their attorney Anil Nandlall says that he may move to the High Court since he has received no further word from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on whether an inquest will be held.

Paul Charles and Zandy Mc Rae, finalists in the Guyana Model Search have emerged as winners of the Donn Thompson Photo Shoot segment of the competition and will be contracted as the faces of Mariska’s Designs Guyana and Sacha Cosmetics Guyana respectively.

The Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Foreign Relations meeting to discuss the ‘Economic Partnership Agreement’ was deferred yesterday after the main speaker, Minister of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation Dr Henry Jeffrey did not show up.

The gigantic waves that pounded part of the lower East Coast last week were a sight to behold.

– after second statement provides time, place and details of meeting Sedition accused Oliver Hinckson has denied initiating a meeting with PPP/C Member of Parliament Anil Nandlall and insisted that the two discussed nothing that invited the privilege of a client-attorney relationship.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Rudy Insanally has indicated his intention to demit office but the details and timing are being finalized, Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon has announced.

Dear Editor, Up to the time Mr. Roger Williams and I had our last exchange on corporal punishment in the letter columns in August last year, eighteen nations had already abolished all forms of corporal punishment.

Magistrate describes case as ‘water fetched in basket’ The charges against the defendants in the $6M Buddy’s fuel bust were dismissed at the Providence Magistrate’s Court yesterday, ending more than two years of deliberations.

Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys on Thursday voiced his concern over police witnesses in the ammunition and firearm cases against ex-soldiers James Gibson and Oliver Hinckson not coming to court and he later issued a stern warning to the prosecution to have them in court on Monday.

Guyanese Jessica Stephenson captured Guyana’s first ever medal at the Carifta Swimming Championships when she swam her way to an emphatic victory in the girls’ 11-12 200 yard breaststroke on Thursday in Aruba.