Articles published on Sunday, May 3, 2009
Chancellor (ag) Justice Carl Singh believes time limits for judicial decisions as set out in recent legislation can actually contribute to an increase in the chronic backlog of cases.
King betters personal best to take pole in Group ‘4’ It seems as though Andrew King meant business when he told this newspaper on Thursday that he was aiming to take back his lap record which was broken by Jamaican David Summerbell.
An entertaining innings of 85 from national middle order batsman Assad Fudadin guided New Line Cavaliers (NLC) to a three-wicket victory over Gizmos and Gadgets Georgetown Pitbulls in the final of the DJ Stress organized Twenty20 cricket festival at the Guyana National Stadium, Provi-dence late Friday night.
-Alpha gains walk over Reigning Kashif and Shangai football champions Pele Football Club (PFC) has launched a protest against the playing surface of the Plaisance Community Centre ground and the lights being used to illuminate the said venue, that is presently hosting the second annual Bakewell Buxton Stars organized Digicel/Mackeson Stout sponsored sweet 16 football tournament.
– letter found on Simels computer Before he pleaded guilty, drug smuggler Roger Khan had ordered a local associate to find persons close to a potential witness against him and either pay or threaten them to tell the witness not to testify.
Seven races on card Some of the country’s top horses and breeders will be at Alness Village on the Corentyne as the Ryan Crawford Memorial Turf Club stages a massive one day meet today.
Guyana and the Wider World Next in importance to the damaging effects of the global economic crisis on Caricom’s exports of goods and services, and possibly also public and private investment flows to the region, I predict that when the information is finally forthcoming, the contagion effects of the global crisis on the region’s financial sector will be the most devastating.
-over allegations of impropriety against him The Office of the acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh yesterday criticized Supreme Court Registrar Sita Ramlal over allegations of impropriety she has levelled against him about a court backlog reduction exercise, and accused her of approving an unjustified payment of half a million dollars to herself, “as a related disbursement of the backlog exercise.”
Ian on Sunday Running anything – whether it is a national government, vast state industry, world-circling multi-national, small family business, or private club – involves making choices.
Fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a two-flat three-bedroom house at Shieldstown, West Berbice around 6.30 pm on Friday, leaving a family of five homeless; the owner of the house is reportedly missing.
The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) sanctioned two new boxing gyms in Essequibo this past Friday, continuing with its venture to establish multiple gyms countrywide to develop the sport.
Takutu Bridge sees pinch on Brazil imports – Lethem feels the squeeze For years Lethem was the quintessential border town.
Nine years ago, a health setback ended Stephen Camacho’s 18 years as secretary/chief executive of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
International Viewpoint By Jonathan Powers Of all the words said and written about torture in the current debate very few have bothered to look up the history of the birth in 1984 of the UN’s Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
– after govt refuses to set timeline The PNCR-1G on Wednesday withdrew a motion to have community service introduced as a penalty for certain offences after it failed to agree with amendments proposed by the government, which sought to remove the timeline set for the legislation to be implemented.
– GDF stick up Pele Fruta Conquerors’ Manessah Primo produced a terrific double to lead his team to victory when action in the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Cellink Plus Premier League continued on Friday at the Tucville Playfield.
A Gardener’s Diary ( by John Warrington) At home in New Providence my own answer to the energy-sapping heat which we get from about 9am is to start work early (at approximately 5.30 am) when the air is like wine and really hard work is not a strain at all.
The View from Europe It is not easy to obtain accurate and up-to-date statistics on the value of the food that the Caribbean imports, whether to feed its own population or the many visitors who come to the region each year.
MIAMI (Reuters) – Dwayne Wade scored 41 points to lead the Miami Heat to a 98-72 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday and force a deciding Game Seven in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Police are investigating the suspected murder of twenty-year-old Naiomi Singh, of Morashee, East Bank Essequibo.
DERBY, England, CMC – West Indies team manager Omar Khan has confirmed that captain Chris Gayle’s late arrival for the opening Test has been sanctioned by authorities, but conceded it would not be the best preparation for the encounter which bowls off at Lord’s on Wednesday.
It was sweet revenge forthe Victory Royals when they defeated Dyna’s Ravens 56-54 last Thursday in Linden when the two clubs met in what was dubbed a grudge match at the McKenzie Sports Club hard Court.
Consumers Concerns ( Elieen Cox) Consumers living in the city of Georgetown and the towns of Guyana do not appreciate how fortunate they are to have backyards in which they can plant some vegetables and fruits.
A GDF soldier was last night in critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the face.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s flu outbreak appeared to be stabilizing yesterday but officials warned the unpredictable virus still threatened a global pandemic.
The Obama era Wayne Brown is a well-known Trinidadian writer and columnist who now lives in Jamaica.
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – American Floyd Mayweather Jr will come out of retirement in July and take on Mexico’s IBO world lightweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez in a non-title fight, the American said yesterday.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud told the media yesterday that the H1 N1 virus commonly known as the swine flu cannot be contracted from pigs or by using pig products.
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Big hitting from Abhishek Raut guided holders Rajasthan Royals to a three-wicket win over the Deccan Chargers with two balls to spare in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Port Elizabeth, yesterday.
The Guyana Rice Develop-ment Board (GRDB) is “seriously considering taking legal action” against more than 50 rice millers who owe the board some $149 million for services rendered.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The financial sector will make up a smaller part of the US economy in the future as new regulations clamp down on “massive risk-taking,” President Barack Obama said in an interview published on Saturday.
Health ( A weekly column prepared by Dr. Balwant Singh’s Hospital Inc.)
LONDON, (Reuters) – Goals from Ryan Giggs and Park Ji-sung gave Manchester United a clinical 2-0 win at Middlesbrough yesterday to extend their lead in the Premier League to six points with four games remaining.
Al Creighton’s (Arts on Sunday) Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo held a conference last week with a wide range of officials and practitioners in the country’s tourism sector, tourism industry and in some areas of culture at the Convention Centre in Lilliendaal.
COLOMBO (Reuters) – A pro-rebel website accused Sri Lanka’s military of killing 64 people yesterday by shelling a makeshift hospital inside the last scrap of land held by the Tamil Tiger guerrillas.
Farmers in St Ignatius were last week given assurances by the Ministry of Agriculture regarding assistance in the development of approximately 128 acres of savannah land for the purpose of crop farming.
ROME (Reuters) – Holder Novak Djokovic took advantage of Roger Federer’s slump after a rain break to win 4-6 6-3 6-3 yesterday and set up a Rome Masters final against world number one Rafael Nadal.
Dear Editor, As our lawmakers and leaders now seek to ensure that their retirement years are very, very comfortable, it may be a good time to bring to the fore the silent tragedy of pensioners in Guyana.
Chess (with Errol Tiwari)What is a grandmaster? Where did the term ‘grandmaster’ come from?
NAPLES (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who has compared himself to Jesus Christ and Napoleon, boasted on Friday that he was the world’s most popular leader.
The army band struck up the national anthems of Brazil and Guyana; the flags of the two nations were solemnly raised; earnest prayers were said; and two thousand people watched in eager anticipation as the Takutu Bridge, the new link between Guyana and its continental hinterland, was opened to the free flow of traffic for the first time.
KARACHI, (Reuters) – Former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Yousuf said on Saturday he had broken his ties with the unofficial Indian Cricket League (ICL) and was available to play for his country again.
Mary McDonald emerged the overall winner at the horticultural show held on March 28 and 29 at the Umana Yana, Kingston, Georgetown.
Pet Corner (Dr Stever Surujbally) Continued Tick infestation on the ear Throughout the year, it is possible to find ticks abounding on the ear flap (Pinna), and to a lesser degree in the ear canal (ticks do not wander deep into the ear canal).
NAIROBI (Reuters) – Somali pirates hijacked a Greek and a Ukrainian ship yesterday and a NATO warship briefly detained 19 pirates armed with high explosives after foiling an attack on a Norwegian tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
The Press Freedom Advocate Group – International PEN is calling on governments to do more to advance the cause of press freedom in the Americas, as the world celebrates World Press Freedom Day today.
Dear Editor, My wife, sister, two grandchildren and myself just returned from a peaceful, restful and enjoyable week in Guyana, but unfortunately our trip was marred by unpleasant experiences with Caribbean Airlines, including arrogance, rudeness, incompetence, hostility and disrespect for Guyanese.
