Articles published on Thursday, July 24, 2008
Fourteen developing countries, including Guyana, have been selected as the first states to receive money for combating tropical deforestation and climate change from an initial US$82M partnership between those countries and nine industrialized states, according to a press release from the World Bank.
Fineman story came from two women on hijacked bus -police The police yesterday said that a man claiming to be the notorious `Fineman’ had told two women on the bus hijacked on the Aroaima Trail in June that he had killed “nine persons” at Lindo Creek and burnt their bodies.
Unity woman in fear after resident fires at house A Unity woman says that she fears for her life after a near-by resident boiling with rage, discharged rounds at her home on Tuesday night before threatening to kill her and the rest of her family.
The 13-year-old Charlestown girl who was reported missing last Saturday returned home last evening.
Health Ministry says never approached for permission Treatment with a common malaria drug could be the reason why residents of some Amerindian villages show high levels of resistance to a widely used class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones, despite never taking the drugs, a recently published study by Canadian researchers have said.
Courts says Ramesh Bhola is the grand prize winner in its ‘Ready Finance’ promotions.
Dear Editor, Cornelia Ida on the West Coast of Demerara is soon to have two ‘barber’ shops next to each other.
Digicel says Asaf Munilall is the first ‘Red Hot Summer’ winner in its latest promotion which will see ten scooters being given away.
Construction on the new Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security building is progressing with the foundation laid and work being done to frame curb walls and erect columns According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) press release about two weeks ago the foundation was laid for the US$3M building at Princes and High streets.
Dear Editor, I have noted comments made by President Bharrat Jagdeo, several letter-writers et al, to the effect that I and the Guyana Press Association (GPA) are part of the opposition forces and the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR).
Dear Editor, Reference is hereby made to a letter published in the Sunday Stabroek (20.7.08) under the caption ‘The 2006 list was bloated,’ and author-ed by Mr Desmond Trotman.
Dear Editor, The Government of Guyana needs to learn from the shortcomings of the previous government when acquiring aviation assets.
By Melissa Charles Town Clerk Beulah Williams has responded to the Auditor General’s (AG) report on discrepancies at City Hall, stating that neither she nor City Treasurer Roderick Edinboro exceeded their authority in any way.
As the Benschop Foundation continues its effort to reach out to single mothers and children, a team made its way up to Albion, Corentyne in Berbice and distributed a quantity of clothing, foodstuff, books, footwear and stationery.
Dear Editor, Reading the Guyana dailies one is prompted to ask the query as to whom does Guyana belong?
Police in Barbados are looking for a lone gunman who carried out the daring robbery on a restaurant and bar at Lower Bay Street, St Michael during which a Guyanese man was shot dead and the female bar owner injured.
Dear Editor, I refer to Andres Oppenheimer’s article published in the SN of July 19, ‘To your health: You can care for it abroad.’
Dear Editor, The recent increase in mini-bus fares by operators has indeed put a strain on the Guyanese travelling public, and for many of us it is unbelievable.
Caricom Secretary-General Edwin Carrington will again facilitate a meeting for the Community’s regional institutions to follow-up on recommendations made at the Barbados meeting held last July.
Dear Editor, Although Mr Imam Baksh in his letter of July 19, 2008 in SN, raises some good points, I must disagree with the caption ‘Common Entrance reform has been a failure.’
The Carifesta Secretariat is advising the public that items such as firearms, knives and other implements will be prohibited from Carifesta host venues.
-National Squash Coach Carl Ince gives the secrets to Guyana’s dominant year at the CASA Caribbean Junior Championships By Kiev Chesney The Guyana Junior Squash team was clearly the most successful team at the 2008 Caribbean Squash Area Caribbean Junior Champion-ships having captured the most individual titles and winning both male and female team events to convincingly wrap up their 16th overall title.
In an effort to alleviate the pressure faced by poultry farmers, Guyana Stockfeeds Inc, of Farm, East Bank Demerara, has announced a reduction in the price of its livestock feeds effective as of yesterday.
Dear Editor, On July 23, 2003, Members of Parliament were challenged when they had to consider outlawing discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation in the Guyana constitution.
Arts, fashion, drama and international artistes will comprise Linden’s contribution to Carifesta X when the community starts its roster of events at venues across the town during this month and August.
Dear Editor, I have read Mr Eusi Kwayana’s letter, ‘The phrase “elected dictatorship” was used in relation to the government’s veto of 39 EU micro-funded projects, not their delay’ (SN, July 22).
-Defending champions in must win situation in order to successfully defend title From Calvin Roberts in Barbados Compliments of Smalta, Cummings Electrical, Life-time Realty, P&P Insurance, Cellular Plus and Hanes (Guyana) Limited Defending champions Guyana find themselves in a must-win situation if they want to retain their West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)/TCL sponsored Regional Under-19 three-day title when the final round commences today.
Persaud promises motor racing fans a treat President of the Guyana Motor Racing Sports Club Vishok Persaud has promised motor racing fans a treat this Sunday when round three of the 2008 Motor Racing championships takes place.
One month after sealing a sponsorship deal with DDL, the Carifesta Secretariat has won support to the value of $10M from Banks DIH.
One month after sealing a sponsorship deal with DDL, the Carifesta Secretariat has won support to the value of $10M from Banks DIH.
Dear Editor, I am happy about the choice of helicopters purchased by the Government of Guyana.
– two dogs perish By Dianne Gonsalves An elderly Victoria resident yesterday escaped with minor burns to her arms after she had to be coaxed to leave her burning home by her nephew, a former fireman.
Dear Editor, Several defence forces around the world continue to operate the Bell 206 helicopter in the law enforcement, military and other roles.
The Future Star Cricket Camp which began last week at the National Insurance Scheme ground under the watchful eyes of Programme Coordinator Edwin Seeraj and coach Oswald Waldrond yesterday attracted president of the Georgetown Cricket Association Bish Panday.
A 36-year-old man, who allegedly robbed another of just over $220,000 worth of cash, jewellery and other items, was placed on $50,000 bail when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Dear Editor, I have been paying close attention to the Moseley ban and the forward and backward arguments about the ban.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF)-Guianas on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) to assist small and medium scale miners in improving their tailings management practices and said that there are some negative issues that must be urgently addressed.
– Gaskin and Jackson-sponsored national Open boxing c/ships postponed The scheduled third night of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) national open boxing championships at the National Gymnasium was knocked out by a blackout.
The International Criminal Court’s decision to pursue the indictment of President Omar Bashir – a serving head-of-state – for war crimes in Sudan’s brutal civil war has been widely criticised by diplomats and political analysts who fear that the threat of prosecution could derail the country’s fragile peace process.
Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday placed a man who allegedly stole over $700,000 worth of rice on $150,000 bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
– Regal XI turn tables Dare Devils XI thrashed Eccles Sports Club XI and Tradesmen XI in their first and third matches but Regal XI gave them a dose of their own medicine in their second match at the National Insurance Scheme ground when the Banks DIH 15-Overs Softball Tournament continued.
Remembering the glory days of West Indies cricket (Part 11) By Winston McGowan Ardent Caribbean cricket fans will never forget the period between 1980 and 1995.
The Guyana Relief Council (GRC) last week presented donations to eight families whose homes were destroyed by fires.
Dear Editor, I recall years ago I submitted a report to the Mirror newspaper in relation to a police attack on a group of sugar workers, among whom was a pregnant mom.
The labour ministry’s Central Recruitment and Manpower Agency (CRMA) has placed 878 persons in jobs for the year.
