Daily Archive: Saturday, May 9, 2009

-suspect on the run Another woman is dead after her former reputed husband allegedly slit her throat with a kitchen knife just after midnight yesterday at Ithaca, West Coast Berbice before turning it on her daughter and a niece and then escaping.

Digicel yesterday filed a suit to challenge the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) monopoly on international traffic to and from Guyana as the ongoing issue of liberalization in the telecommunications sector spilled into the courts.

A 19-year-old American citizen charged with the offence of trafficking in narcotics was yesterday remanded to prison when she appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

A 21-year-old man charged with the murder of taxi driver Rolston Bernard Henry appeared yesterday before Magistrate Yohhannseh Cave at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court.

The man who died shortly after being shot by police at an empty Anira Street lot, was identified yesterday morning as Keith Mitchell, by his relatives.

A Land of Canaan resident was admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital yesterday afternoon after a tree fell on him while mining in the interior on Thursday.

A man who was dressed like a cane cutter and carrying a cutlass yesterday  walked into a Western Union outlet at Matadeen’s business premises at Sheet Anchor, East Canje and robbed two employees of approximately $650,000.

When Hits and Jams Television stages their inter-ward basketball tournament tonight with a double header at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from 7:30 pm it will certainly be a case of many being called but few being chosen.

-set up clash with GDF in Sweet 16 final A new champion will be crowned tomorrow when the Bakewell Buxton Stars- organized Mackeson Stout/Digicel Second Annual Sweet 16 football tournament climaxes at the Plaisance Community Centre ground.

Islam Cares is starting a clean-up project to clear the Muslim section of Le Repentir Cemetery.

-Eve Leary: they were arrested for disorderly behaviour Having spent a few hours in the Brickdam lock-ups, Owen John now feels that he can endure anything. 

We are the champions! Race winners and runners-up from the just concluded GMR&SC ‘National Race of Champions round one’ pose with their trophies after last night’s presentation of prizes.

The Mexican government is willing to assist Guyana with information on the influenza H1N1 virus commonly known as swine flu which was first detected in the Central American nation.

The National Ophthalmology Hospital is set to start operations next month, a press release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said.

The Advisory Committee on Broadcasting  (ACB) recently sent two letters to CNS Channel 6 concerning their airing of ‘Papillon’ which had offended “against good taste and decency”, while ‘The Universal Church Hour’ broadcast had been making unsubstantiated claims about incurable diseases.

DOHA, Qatar, CMC – Jamaica’s Olympic double medallist Kerron Stewart logged another impressive sub-10 clocking and creamed the 100-metre field at the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix yesterday.

– finance minister tells Parliament …functions transferred from insurance commissioner to BoG Government sees the need for a single financial sector regulator, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh told Parliament during Thursday’s debate on the bill that will now see the Bank of Guyana (BoG) taking over the functions of the Commissioner of Insurance (CoI).

The PPP has condemned the killing of Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Security Head Clifford Peters, in the line of duty.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson granted a father of seven $75,000 bail when he appeared in court to answer to the charge of conspiracy to commit a felony.

Dear Editor, A few days ago Indians in Guyana celebrated or commemorated yet another anniversary to mark the beginning of Indian indentureship that began 171 years ago.

One half of Linden’s famous designing duo downed her sketch pad and tape measure and stepped from behind the curtains to stitch up the Miss Linden Town Week title and crown last Saturday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – West Indies captain Chris Gayle  conceded his team had lost the plot after a rash of dropped  catches and some feeble batting led to a 10-wicket defeat  against England within three days at Lord’s yesterday.

Hi Everyone, Twice each year I go through a phase where I find food unappealing.

Dear Editor, I refer to  Mr Malcolm Alli’s letter (Stabroek News May 2 titled ‘Town Clerk Elmo Mayer conceived the Liliendaal Pump Station Project.’

Dear Editor, A few weeks ago a letter was penned in your newspaper (‘Motorcyclists hired in the Rupununi by GECOM still awaiting payment’) regarding outstanding payments to contractors in the Rupununi for motorcycles that were hired during the registration exercise.

ROME,  (Reuters) – World number one Dinara Safina came  from behind to win an epic contest with Venus Williams 6-7 6-3  6-4 yesterday and set up an all-Russian final at the Italian  Open.

CIUDAD OJEDA, Venezuela, (Reuters) – Venezuelan  President Hugo Chavez sent troops to seize oil service  companies yesterday, tightening his grip on the oil industry as  low crude prices pinch the OPEC nation’s finances.

By Iana Seales With a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Guyana and a one off-exhibition that debuted to fairly good reviews last year, artist Damian Moore can be said to be ‘on his way’.

Dear Editor, I have read with great interest several letters in the press (by Dr Joyce Jonas, Mr Leon James Suseran, Mr Roshan Khan) concerning the continuing proliferation of noise pollution caused by speakers playing music at high decibel levels, and the immunity of the perpetrators from the law.

CLEVELAND, (Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers  crushed an injury-ravaged Atlanta Hawks line-up 105-85 on  Thursday to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference  semi-final series.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England winger Theo Walcott  lifted some of the gloom hanging over Arsenal yesterday when  the club announced the 20-year-old had signed a new long-term  contract.

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Allen Stanford spent a quarter  of a million dollars at a Las Vegas casino and now U.S. 

After a one-year hiatus Miss Guyana Universe is back and Guyanese may see 15 — the number is still to be decided — contestants face off on the National Cultural Centre stage come June 27.

Dear Editor, As stated by MA Bacchus in her letter of May 7, 2009 titled ‘The Former Presidents Bill is a travesty,’ Mr Jagdeo will be 47 years old if he demits office in 2011.

Dear Editor, I wish to express my thanks and gratitude to everyone responsible for giving my brother the opportunity to visit Cuba on the Miracle Mission to have his only eye looked after.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – The new H1N1 flu killed its  first patient in Canada, making it the third country after  Mexico and the United States to report a death from the virus  that has sickened more than 3,000 people in 27 countries.

For Love of Aidana Soraya opens this Thursday at the National Cultural Centre, following a cocktail reception from 7.30 pm to 8 pm.

EAST LONDON, South Africa, (Reuters) – The Delhi  Daredevils surged to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL)  after crushing the Mumbai Indians by seven wickets yesterday.

Dear Editor, Over five years ago I made a claim to the National Insurance Scheme for Survivors’ Benefit. 

(Reuters) – Indian Premier League result and  standings yesterday.   Delhi Daredevils beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets Standings                             P      W      L      T      NR     PTS Delhi Daredevils                            8          6          2         0           0           12 Chennai Super Kings                   9          5          3          0           1           11 Rajasthan Royals                          9          5          3          0           1            11 Deccan Chargers                           8          5          3          0           0           10 Bangalore Royal Challengers  9          4          5           0          0           8 Kings XI Punjab                             9         4          5           0           0          8 Mumbai Indians                            9         3           5           0           1           7 Kolkata Knight Riders                9         1           7            0          1           3 * T denotes tied, NR no result Playing today (GMT)    Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab, Kimberley (1030)    Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, Kimberley (1430)

TEHRAN, (Reuters) – Iranian President Mahmoud  Ahmadinejad yesterday officially declared his candidacy for a  second term in an election that is expected to pit him against a  moderate former prime minister.

At least, and at last, some gumption, some of the fight that had gone out of the West Indies as early as the first afternoon of the first Test when they spilled six catches and allowed England to break free from a precarious position.

Dear Editor, I am a 100% GT&T subscriber down to the bone, and I am very disturbed at the customer care service on 0801.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain’s ailing Labour government  suffered another blow to its authority yesterday when a  newspaper published details of expense claims made by Prime  Minister Gordon Brown and other ministers.

Guyanese music icon Eddy Grant will bring out his treasured ‘Ringbang Guyana Guitar’ when he entertains at the Indian Premier League (IPL) semifinals and final in South Africa.

Dear Editor, In order to fight our economic, social, cultural problems and promote and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, we must strive towards national unity.

LONDON, (Reuters) – A horse owned by Britain’s Queen  Elizabeth has tested positive for a prohibited substance, the  British Horseracing Authority (BHA) said.

(Jamaica Observer) – Reggae singers Julian Marley and Buju Banton are at odds over whether the world’s fixation on Bob Marley is hurting the growth of reggae music.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Four British soldiers have been  killed in a single day while on patrol in southern Afghanistan,  the Ministry of Defence said yesterday.

Dear Editor, The lady first came to British Guiana in 1952, and subsequently biennially up to 1973; further visits were in 1992, 1994 and 1997.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – Earl Fray, father of Stephen Fray, attempted hijacker, is expected to be charged with ‘negligence caused in the theft or loss of a firearm’ by the police.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus,  the musical brains behind 1970s pop supergroup ABBA, have  written their first new music together in 15 years.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Amy Adams is best known for her squeaky-clean persona in roles like the fairytale princess in Enchanted, her Oscar-nominated turn as a naive nun in Doubt and a young, pregnant woman in Junebug.

-Tarver rematch today Boxing fans can catch the action-packed light heavyweight rematch between Chad Dawson and Antonio Tarver  at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas  live on DIRECTV  today from 9:30 pm ET on Channel 524, a press release stated.

Taiwan chases Grenada funds Jilted Taiwan is demanding the immediate repayment of US$25 million owned by Grenada.

Dear Editor, I wish to refer to my letter which was published in Stabroek News on March 3, 2009 (‘Is it permissible to rear pigs in urban areas?’)

– Kenneth Rogoff is Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Harvard University, and was formerly chief economist at the IMF.

Ten films will be screened at the “European Film Festival 2009,” which begins on Monday at the Theatre Guild Playhouse, in Kingston.

Half a lifetime ago, the philosopher Marshall McLuhan popularised the idea of the global village.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Actor Kiefer Sutherland turned  himself into police on Thursday and was arrested and charged  with assault for headbutting another man at a swank party in  New York City.