Articles published on Saturday, May 2, 2009
– Aubrey Armstrong tells GTUC rally The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) yesterday sounded the need for “change” in the labour movement and one of the featured speakers called for unity in the face of the “perfect storm”.
…federation can’t ‘wait indefinitely’ President of FITUG, Carvil Duncan yesterday preached a different kind of trade union unity, urging workers who fall under the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) to join FITUG now, as there might come a time when this was no longer possible since the federation would not “wait indefinitely”.
A 51-year-old Parfait Harmonie man was fatally stabbed in the neck yesterday after he intervened in a matter “concerning the burning of DVDs”, police said in a press statement last night.
The Anti-Money Laundering Bill was passed with the full support of the National Assembly on Thursday night having spent almost two years in a Special Select Committee.
Oil explorer CGX has put its Corentyne joint venture process on hold for at least a few months, according to BNamericas which cited a webcast by the company’s President Kerry Sully.
The National Library’s Champion Readers Competition got underway on Monday when participants from the central and branch libraries received their books for the preliminary round.
More than 70 participants who attended a regional workshop on the Development of National Anti-Drug Strategies and Plans in Castries, Saint Lucia have been urged to combine both supply and demand approaches within any policy framework to fight illicit drugs and drug trafficking in the Caribbean.
Sunil Singh, a 31-year-old Herstelling, East Bank Demerara man, was stabbed in the vicinity of his heart last evening after he attempted to solve a family dispute.
Atlantic Tele-Network, parent company of Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company, has reported a “slight pickup” in wireless subscribers in the first quarter this year.
Some six months after the Beech King Air N87V aircraft went missing in the Cuyuni area with three passengers there has been no sighting of it but digital photographs taken of the area where the plane was suspected to have gone down are still been reviewed.
A 37-year-old woman was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital early yesterday morning after sustaining several stab wounds.
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has expressed concern over the safety of passengers who utilize the motor vessels (MV) Malali and Kimbia to travel to their respective destinations.
Defending champions Sunburst Camptown and last year’s runner-up Guyana Defence Force (GDF) advanced to the semifinals of the Mackeson Stout/Digicel sponsored Bakewell Buxton Stars organized Sweet 16 football tournament, following quarterfinal victories on Thursday night.
A description of Gem Rohlehr-Vogt as a person passionate about life is an apt one.
Laparkan has announced a special offer for shipment of boxes and small packages by both ocean and air freight.
LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Ricky Hatton weighed in two pounds heavier than challenger Manny Pacquiao as the Briton was roared on by cheering fans on the eve of today’s IBO light-welterweight fight.
Culture Box We have no problem shopping at Bourda or at any market for that matter.
The Parika woman who jumped from her verandah to escape from bandits was yesterday discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).
Tastes Like Home Hi Everyone, Do you taste when you eat?
DURBAN, (Reuters) – A fine all-round performance by Yuvraj Singh was not enough to prevent Kings XI Punjab slumping to an eight-run loss against the Bangalore Royal Challengers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) yesterday.
– Dookhoo President of the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) Ramesh Dookhoo on Thursday called for expanded trade between Guyana and the USA, in light of statistics that show that trade from Guyana to the US is on the decline.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, (Reuters) – Louisiana Derby winner Friesan Fire was the new on-track favourite for today’s $2.2 million Kentucky Derby, supplanting morning line front-runner I Want Revenge.
Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson on Thursday heard a tale of accusations and counter-accusations after which she placed two men on $75,000 bail each on a robbery with violence charge.
“Classic El Dorado – Art in Motion” has had a successful showing in Jamaica, the Shape Custom Creations family has reported.
The National Park was transformed in a ‘daggerin’ zone’ last Saturday when Jamaican Dancehall group RDX visited Guyana compliments of King Scorpion and Guinness promotions.
The culmination of Linden Town Week on Sunday will include the presence of two Jamaican DJ/singers, Tony Matterhorn and Fire Links, as they are both set to perform at the Mackenzie Sports Club ground.
-to battle Uprising for top honours A Brandon Joseph double for the Fruta Conquerors was just what the doctor ordered to get his team into the final of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Coca Cola Under-15 Competition, when they defeated Santos at the Tucville Playfield yesterday.
In boxing they say that size really doesn’t matter, it’s what you can do with your gloves and this statement will be put to the test when Holland’s Entertainment Promotions (HEP) stages a card entitled ‘Foreign Invasion 2’ at the Mckenzie Sports Club ground in Linden on May 5.
The 18th annual Mother and Daughter Pageant takes to the stage of the National Cultural Centre next Saturday night under the theme ’18 Love Roses… Coming of Age’.
Water supply to President’s College has been restored, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) has told the Government Information Agency.
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has expressed wishes for a speedy recovery for Opposition Leader Robert Corbin.
Guyana voted most disciplined team KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jean Pierre Trophy winners Jamaica collected the bulk of the team awards as the Caribbean Netball Association’s Under-16 championship ended Wednesday night at the Leila Robinson Courts.
A 28-year-old man, who said he had used the cash he got from selling a television set for a man to pay for his son’s funeral expenses, was remanded to prison on Thursday when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
DERBY, England, CMC – Jamaican fast bowler Jerome Taylor announced his presence with a three-wicket burst and all-rounder David Bernard produced a strong all-round performance to enhance his Test claims, on the second day of West Indies’ tour match against the England Lions yesterday.
LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Ricky Hatton’s trainer Floyd Mayweather Snr has shrugged off rumours of discord in the British fighter’s camp, saying he was happy with the build-up to today’s 12-round title bout.
The People’s National Congress Reform is calling on the authorities to conduct a thorough and professional investigation into the shooting of the Judicial Manager of CLICO (Guyana) Maria van Beek.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexico voiced hope on Friday it might be getting control of an outbreak of a new flu strain that has killed up to 176 people there, shut down large parts of the country and raised fears of a global epidemic.
Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton on Thursday remanded to prison a man, who allegedly robbed another man of a gold ring and band at gunpoint, and later discharged a loaded firearm at another man.
STUTTGART, Germany, (Reuters) – Italian Flavia Pennetta caused an upset by beating third seed Jelena Jankovic 2-6 6-4 6-4 in the Stuttgart Grand Prix quarter-finals yesterday.
JAKARTA, (Reuters) – Indonesia’s top graft-buster was named a suspect and a mastermind in a murder case yesterday, dealing a blow to the agency that’s played a key part in President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s fight against corruption.
Dear Editor, As a Guyanese living in Canada for over 30 years, I was extremely pleased to read of the return of the Guyana Music Festival.
-occurred in Venezuela The contamination of Guyana Power & Light (GPL) fuel at Anna Regina in January, which resulted in massive power outages in that area and damaged engines, was caused by salt water, sand and fibres from brooms used to clean the tanks in Venezuela where the fuel was purchased.
HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Allen Stanford, the Texas billionaire facing civil fraud charges, attempted to turn himself in at the federal courthouse in Houston on Thursday, but was turned away because there is no warrant for his arrest, his lawyer said.
-Clinton WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Iran and China are making “disturbing” gains in Latin America and Washington can no longer afford to shun leaders from nations like Venezuela and Bolivia, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said yesterday.
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter by Mayor Green in SN (April 24) captioned ‘Keeping the city drained during heavy rainfall is a complex and costly exercise.’
Ministry cautions against non-essential travel to Mexico In the event that there is an outbreak of the Influenza A (HINI), ‘swine flu’ in Guyana the West Demerara Regional Hospital will be used for surge capacity and to quarantine infected patients, a statement from the Ministry of Health said on Thursday evening.
ABU DHABI, (Reuters) – A maiden five-wicket haul by Doug Bollinger and a century from captain Michael Clarke powered Australia to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan yesterday and an unassailable 3-1 lead in the one-day series.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The maker of the widely sold Hydroxycut weight-loss supplements is recalling 14 products after reports of liver damage and one death, U.S.
Dear Editor,The Ministry of Agriculture is heartened by the comments of Stabroek Business contained in their editorial under the caption ‘Agriculture: Seizing the moment, grasping the opportunity’ (April 24).
Retired Chancellor Kenneth George, who passed away last month, was remembered as an ordinary man who was elevated to the heights of the legal profession because of his clear vision, and a focused and searching mind.
(Reuters) – Indian Premier League results and standings yesterday. Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs Bangalore Royal Challengers beat Kings XI Punjab by eight runs Standings P W L T NR PTS Deccan Chargers 5 4 1 0 0 8 Delhi Daredevils 5 4 1 0 0 8 Mumbai Indians 6 3 2 0 1 7 Kings XI Punjab 6 3 3 0 0 6 Bangalore Royal Challengers 7 3 4 0 0 6 Chennai Super Kings 6 2 3 0 1 5 Rajasthan Royals 6 2 3 0 1 5 Kolkata Knight Riders 7 1 5 0 1 3 * T denotes tied, NR no result – – Playing on Saturday Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals, Port Elizabeth (1030) Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils, Johannesburg (1445)
ROME, (Reuters) – Top seed Rafael Nadal overcame fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-3 6-3 at the Rome Masters yesterday while Roger Federer beat German qualifier Mischa Zverev 7-6 6-2 to book a semi-final with holder Novak Djokovic.
A fire of unknown origin ravaged a two-storey wooden house at Bagotville, West Bank Demerara on Thursday morning leaving four homeless.
Dear Editor, Clement Rohee’s letter of April 30, 2009, in which he sought to castigate me for presenting a “blatant misrepresentation of the truth” provided much entertainment, but on more sober reflection, is cause for deep worry.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan police using rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons broke up a march by unions and political parties opposed to President Hugo Chavez yesterday in the latest clash between the government and critics.
…questions need to be answered regarding TT$5 billion deficit (Trinidad Express) Both the Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) and the CLICO Investment Bank (CIB) are now the subjects of forensic audits.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The new virus that has killed as many as 177 people and spread globally is a mongrel that appears to have mixed with another hybrid virus containing swine, bird and human bits, U.S.
Dear Editor, I am so happy that both Ms Jonas and Ms Shah have highlighted the ridiculous dress code in place for persons visiting government buildings.
Acknowledging Guyana’s vulnerability to the contagion of the current global financial crisis, President Bharrat Jagdeo told workers that government would remain alert to any possible fallout and engage the labour movement in solving problems that may affect them.
CHICAGO, (Reuters) – The Chicago Bulls stunned the Boston Celtics 128-127 in a triple overtime thriller on Thursday, sending the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series to a deciding seventh game.
(Trinidad Express) One Caribbean Media posted a TT$89.6 million after tax profit last year in an increasingly difficult regional and global economic environment.
King racing for lap record “My focus on Sunday is to take back my track record,” said Guyana’s ace driver Andrew King as he prepares for tomorrow’s National Race of Champions at the South Dakota Circuit, which also marks the opening of the 2009 racing season.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Carol Ann Duffy was named Britain’s Poet Laureate yesterday, the first woman to hold the royal post in its 341-year history.
Dear Editor, My, my, this government is rather rich, to spend $10M not on a commercial air carrier but on a chartered flight to take Opposition Leader Mr Corbin to New York.
The global economic crisis being experienced around the world is a challenge that Guyanese workers will “no doubt have to face”, the PPP/C said in its May Day message.
– Jamaican millionaire tells how he did it (Jamaica Gleaner) If you walked past Garfield Plunkett on the road or in the corridors, you would hardly be able to tell that he is a millionaire.
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds led the Deccan Chargers to a six-run victory over the Bangalore Royal Challengers in the Indian Premier League Twenty20 final at the Wanderers yesterday.
Dear Editor, The Swine Flu epidemic which is affecting Mexico has triggered some advisory health warnings globally and locally, but I am concerned if we have to press the red button to wear face masks.
KINGSTON, (Reuters) – The Jamaican man who tried to hijack a Canadian charter aircraft in Montego Bay last month has been charged with robbery, assault and other offences, police said yesterday.
HARARE, (Reuters) – Zimbabwe’s new unity government is broke and cannot meet union demands for higher wages, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said yesterday.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Paul Collingwood, who stepped down as England one-day captain last year, was named yesterday to lead the Twenty20 side in next month’s World Cup.
“As we celebrate this May Day, let the workers and leaders of the labour movement of Guyana resolve to focus on the best interest of their members and strengthening the movement for the challenges of the future,” the PNCR has said.
The travails and injustices meted out to Guyanese workers are monumental.
AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) – A Dutchman who tried to drive his car into a bus carrying Queen Beatrix at a royal parade died from his injuries yesterday.
Courts Guyana Inc on Thursday made three charitable donations. A TV and a DVD player were presented to the St Ann’s Orphanage while a gas stove went to the St Joseph Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Arm and a fridge/freezer to the Queenstown Health Centre.
HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Ron Artest scored a game-high 27 points as the Houston Rockets crushed the Portland Trail Blazers 92-76 on Thursday to advance to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in over a decade.
Dear Editor, Local government elections are crucial for Guyana’s democracy, wellbeing, and even for the reputation of the present government and opposition parties.
(Trinidad Express) A meeting between CL Financial chairman Lawrence Duprey, the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank was postponed on Thursday because Duprey could not travel to Trinidad and Tobago in time.
A hundred days is not enough time to assess the likely prospects of a second baseman, or a running back, but that has prevented no one from large verdicts on Obama.
