Daily Archive: Friday, December 19, 2008

Violent death for Stanleytown man A 22-year-old Stanleytown man was discovered dead outside his home early yesterday morning, with marks of violence about his body; his relatives believe he was murdered.

–Judge dismisses application for stay US wanted man Barry Dataram was yesterday set free after Justice Charles Ramson dismissed an application for a stay of execution of a Full Court order, filed by the state.

-hospitalised at Fort Wellington A Number 22 Bel Air mother and two of her four children were doused with a flammable liquid and set alight around 1 am yesterday.

-children escape A 45-year-old man was burnt to death in a fire that engulfed his Lot 32 A Sussex and Ketley streets home yesterday afternoon while his four children managed to escape unhurt.

–joint survey reveals The infant and under-five mortality rates have dropped by 17% and 25% respectively, the results of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) have revealed and Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said this was a sign that investments in the social sector were paying off.

The Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has instructed the police to conduct further investigations into the fatal beating of Ardell Haynes over a week ago, and then return the file for additional advice, Crime Chief Seelall Persaud said yesterday.

Hairdresser was being counselled by Help and Shelter British High Commissioner Fraser Wheeler yesterday donated four computers to Help and Shelter to aid in their fight against domestic violence.

Residents of Ithaca, West Berbice who suffered flooding and losses to their crops and livestock when the sluice door collapsed at around 2 am on Monday felt it was as a result of negligence.

The main opposition PNCR yesterday called for government to give immediate approval to existing applications for the extension of broadcast signals to Region 10, in keeping with a judgement on the issue.

Former Region 4 Chairman Alan Munroe has been identified as the new co-chair of the Joint Task Force on Local Government Reform.

– promoter Rawle DaSilva, promoter of the Purification Reggae Concert featuring Jamaican artistes, Capleton and Queen Ifrica along with Guyanese Natural Black said his show has not been banned by the Home Affairs Ministry, and is on as scheduled.

The husband of Shenese Richardson-Austin, who was fatally stabbed earlier this week by masked gunmen who entered her West Ruimveldt home, has been released from police custody.

The Mayor and City Council has lauded Nigel’s Supermarket for using biodegradable bags in an effort to protect the environment.

Plans in train for ‘tasteful’ hotelOne of Georgetown’s most attractive state-run reception facilities, Duke Lodge, has passed into private hands with the recent acquisition of the property by the Roraima Group of Companies.

Officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are expected to inspect electronic material seized from the office of witness tampering accused, Robert Simels, to ascertain whether the information contained was privileged or could be used in the upcoming trial of Simels, his former client, drug accused Roger Khan and his assistant, Arianne Irving.

This picture of shoppers casually strolling by a sizeable pile of garbage – taken by Stabroek News photographer Aubrey Crawford last Wednesday at the corner of Camp and Regent streets, close to a building site – illustrates the unspeakable folly (or perhaps downright callousness) of minds that remain oblivious to the threat of flooding that hangs permanently over Georgetown.

Caricom Secretary-General Edwin Carrington says it is vital to develop a Regional Tourism Brand to lessen the impacts of the global economic downturn as tourism is a critical driver of the Region’s economy.

Flooding Less than two weeks after the start of the predicted heavy rains both the government and the various local authorities across the country have slipped into an emergency mode.

Courtney Benn Contracting Services recently delivered 25 completed deck plates for immediate use on the Demerara Harbour Bridge.

Dear Editor, I wish to reply to a letter by Mr Ashraf Ghani in the Stabroek News on Monday, December 15, captioned ‘Rice lands flooded because of faulty drainage.’

Dear Editor, In recent days, several cops have been indicted in NY for abuses committed on civilians in Brooklyn and Manhattan. 

By Andre Griffith The primary business pursuit of Internet Cafés is facilitating international voice calling, in order to do which the cafés utilise Internet connections from a number of providers who provide international connectivity. 

The St Francis Community Developers HIV prevention programme recently donated sport gear to the Orealla/Siparuta communities in Region Six.

US Ambassador John Jones recently handed over US$33,000 worth of building materials to Habitat for Humanity.

Alpha demolish Cougars 10-1 -Conquerors survive Lethem Defending champions Alpha United hammered Cougars of Berbice 10-1 when the annual Kashif and Shanghai year-end football extravaganza continued at the Plaisance ground on Wednesday.

PSC Chairman lashes out at reckless garbage disposal in city Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Captain Gerry Gouveia has lashed out at what he described as the “reckless and indiscriminate garbage disposal culture” among some of the city’s commercial houses.

Dear Editor, The People’s National Congress Reform has taken careful note of the increase in activity to attack the PNCR and its leadership, including the call for the resignation of its Leader.

The Dharm Shala yesterday held its annual Christmas party for children.

Dear Editor, Last week I had an issue with Laparkan which, although it has been resolved to my satisfaction, I still think the public needs to be aware of.

Why only now? This canal in the Sherriga area, Enmore was being cleaned on Wednesday.

There is a familiar figure among the travelling entourage of support staff with the West Indies team in New Zealand.

PSC also anticipating early end to telecoms liberalization talks The prevailing tax regime in Guyana continues to be a major disincentive to the continued growth of the private sector and public/private sector engagements on tax reform will be at the very top of the PSC’s agenda in 2009 according to Commission Chairman Captain Gerry Gouveia.

Dear Editor, GT&T’s recent move to block all VOIP resources on the internet could be considered just another attack on the freedom and rights of the Guyanese people.

Courts’ Stash of Cash competition continues to produce millionaires. On Wednesday it was Devon France’s turn as he collected a cool $1.5M in the briefcase contest on Main Street.

The local operations of MACORP at Providence on the East Coast Demerara have “chipped” in to support the current flood alleviation effort with a loan of five 320DL Caterpillar excavators to some of the agencies that are part of the national response to the present flooding occasioned by heavy seasonal rains.

Sol Guyana says in light of the reduction in gasoline prices its customers need only buy $2,000 worth (or multiples thereof) of V-Power gas for a chance to win Ferrari model cars.

Christmas past in Parliament -And Pay The Darn Bonus! Obviously it’s that time of year.

Western Tigers, Camptown, Blue Berry Hill and Eagles on show tonight By Rawle Toney It will be a Linden versus Georgetown double header at the McKenzie Sports Club ground (MSC) in Linden this evening as the Kashif and Shanghai (K&S) tournament continues.

Regional leaders this week ensured that they are not going gentle into the close of the year, with a mind-spinning round of summitry in Costa do Sauípe in the Brazilian state of Salvador.

Chanderpaul tipped to win Guyana/West Indies and Durham prolific middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a favourite to win the annual Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) cricketer of the year award set for tonight. 

– Jorge G. Castañeda, former Foreign Minister of Mexico (2000-2003), is a Global Distinguished Professor of Politics and Latin American Studies at New York University.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 282’s trading results showed consideration of $117,700 from 12,000 shares traded in 3 transactions as compared to session 281 which showed consideration of $173,825 from 17,000 shares traded in 6 transactions.

More than 200 children were feted at a Christmas party the Sophia Literacy Project held at Congress Place on Saturday.

Dear Editor, I reject the contentions of the letter written by Ms Melanie Morrison, captioned ‘Mr McAllister was properly withdrawn from Parliament,’ that was published in the Stabroek News on December 16.

The presentation of prizes was held yesterday for the winners in the annual Fogarty’s U-turn to win contest.