Articles published on Sunday, April 5, 2009
– still a lot of work to be done Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran says parliamentary reform has been yielding greater political cooperation, although there remains a great deal of work to be done.
More than 35,000 vehicles have crossed the Berbice River Bridge since its opening three months ago with an increase following the reduction of toll charges from March 1 on certain classes of vehicles.
– father slams police inaction A city businessman had reportedly threatened Alicia Foster shortly before she was brutally gunned down and though this was passed on to the police along with the description of the men who had abandoned her car, her father said, they failed to act.
– judge grants protective order to prevent misuse US national security documents are expected to be used against the accused in the John F Kennedy (JFK) International airport terror plot trial and presiding judge, Justice Dora Irizarry yesterday granted a protective order to ensure that the information does not get into the wrong hands.
More than a month after an elderly UK-based Guyanese was found dead in his D‘Urban Backlands house, police have failed to make a breakthrough in the case though four persons including employees were held and questioned.
“I am so happy to see you,” were the first words that escaped Noelina Prospere-Medor’s lips when Stabroek News visited her yesterday at the Palms Geriatric Home.
– restates commitment to national unity While reiterating a continued commitment to forging national unity, leaders of the ruling PPP yesterday denounced attempts to portray the late former president Janet Jagan as someone who stood in the way of reconciliation.
Stacey Chandra, a student of Queenstown Community High School, sustained serious stab wounds following a knife attack last evening while she was on her way home.
A French geologist who was working in the interior died after a pit reportedly caved in, trapping him underneath the debris.
Speaker says will step down in 2011 Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran has said he will not be seeking the post after the next general elections in 2011.
No decision has been taken on filling the vacancy on the ruling PPP’s Executive Committee following the passing of late former president Janet Jagan.
Local professional golf coach of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) Basil Sukhram passed away yesterday at the age of 54.
– regional chairman Chairman of Region Nine (Upper Takutu /Upper Essequibo) Clarindo Lucas says infrastructural work is ongoing in the light of the impending opening of the Takutu Bridge.
– national male and female youth teams to play overseas President of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Chetram Singh on Friday night told those gathered at the Waterchris Hotel and Bar for the farewell dinner held in honour of the national female under-19 and male under-15 teams that a unique achievement will be recorded on their departure.
THERE was one obvious reason for the disappointing climax to an otherwise heartening Digicel series for the West Indies at the Beausejours Stadium on Friday.
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – India were closing in on their first test series victory in New Zealand since 1968 as they extended their lead to 233 runs at the close of play on the second day of the third and final test yesterday.
Professor David Dabydeen recalls late former president Janet Jagan an engaging woman with a passion for politics and a love of the arts, in a tribute to her.
Both Pele Football Club and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) recorded victories in the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Milo Under-21 competition yesterday.
Basketball promoters have been complaining recently about the high rent which is being charged by the National Sports Commission (NSC) for the use of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH).
Strengthened Alpha faces Tempete in return fixture today Thompson to step up as coach after a no show from Mervyn Wilson Guyana’s Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United will face Haiti’s Tempete Football Club in the return fixture of this year’s Caribbean Football Union (CFU) club championship today in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
CMC – West Indies’ loss to England in their five-match One-Day International series on Friday did them no favours, as they remained stagnant in eighth spot in the ICC one-day rankings.
– UG communication centre The University of Guyana’s Centre of Communication Studies said “Guyana has lost a writer and stateswoman of incomparable qualities” in its message of condolence on the death of former president Janet Jagan.
CMC – Injury from a vehicular accident has ruled Jerome Taylor out of the second season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which opens on Saturday, April 18.
KINGSTON, Jamaica,CMC – Narsingh Deonarine became the first batsman to crest 1 000 runs in regional first class cricket when he stroked an attractive half-century on yesterday, but Guyana still faced a difficult first innings battle against Jamaica in their 13th round WICB Regional four-day contest.
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Too many of my good friends are overwhelmed with work which prevents them living more peaceful, varied, interesting and fulfilled lives.
The issue of climate change has been obscured by the global financial crisis For the last week, the world has watched as the leaders of its twenty most powerful nations (the G20) have met to try to agree a co-ordinated response to the global economic crisis.
Janet Jagan, OE, October 20, 1920 – March 28, 2009 Janet Rosalie Jagan, née Rosenberg, former President of Guyana, died on March 28 aged 88.
The new Theatre Guild By Paloma Mohamed The Theatre Guild of Guyana founded in 1957, is the oldest theatrical and performance facility in Guyana and among the oldest in the Caribbean.
Considering Obama’s America Wayne Brown is a well-known Trinidadian writer and columnist who now lives in Jamaica.
STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) – NATO named Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen as its next leader yesterday, averting a damaging split with Turkey at a 60th anniversary summit marred by rioting protesters.
The names of streets should not be changed Wait a minute!
PRAGUE (Reuters) – US President Barack Obama will call for the elimination of all nuclear weapons across the globe, in remarks today he hopes will lend credibility to his message in atomic disputes with Iran and North Korea.
Chess The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others.
A Gardener’s Diary You will all know the flowering shrub called Mussaenda (Mussaenda erythrophylla), at least most of you will.
Dear Editor, We are very disturbed after reading the articles in the Kaieteur News and Stabroek News dated Thursday, April 2, 2009 about the 38-year-old Vreed-en-Hoop mother of four who was allegedly killed by her lover.
BINGHAMTON, NY (Reuters) – Authorities identified the gunman who killed 13 people and himself at an immigrant services center on Friday as Jiverly Wong, 41, a Vietnamese immigrant who had taken English classes there.
Dear Editor, I am responding to an article captioned ‘Jamaicans fail to show for drug trial after granted bail —Home Affairs Ministry lambastes courts’ contained on page 3 of the Stabroek News dated March 27, 2009.
Pet Corner Conclusion The dog with impaired vision I keep explaining to anyone who would listen that dogs have a pronounced sense of hearing and an acute sense of smell.
OSLO (Reuters) – An ice bridge which had held a vast Antarctic ice shelf in place for hundreds of years at least shattered yesterday and may herald a wider collapse linked to global warming, a leading scientist said.
Those who have said Mrs Janet Jagan’s passing marks the end of an era are not mistaken, although that does not mean there will be any fundamental realignments in the political firmament in the immediate term.
Dear Editor, I would like to add my voice to those who have offered condolences on the passing of Janet Jagan.
Health By Dr Pankaj Kshatriya, MD (Physician) Many people who smoke, suffer from breathing problems and lung cancer.
