
Daily Archive: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Articles published on Thursday, May 14, 2009


Guyana to tap US$63M from global health fund
– under new six-year grant Guyana is expected to draw down some US$63 million ($12.6B) over the next six years from the Rolling Continuation Channel (RCC) of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, an indication that it has performed well with previous grants.
Expelled Brazil rice farmer looking to shift operations to Guyana
–reportedly has poor environmental record Paulo Cesar Quartiero, a large-scale Brazilian rice producer who is among a group recently ordered by the Brazilian Supreme Court to vacate the Indian reservation Raposa Serra do Sol, has alleged that the Government of Guyana has proposed to lease him land for 99 years.

Shawn Hinds granted bail over kidnapping of 13-year-old girl
Ex-police officer Shawn Hinds who allegedly kidnapped a 13-year-old girl was yesterday granted bail in the sum of $300,000 when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
CANU man charged with attempt to pervert justice in Colin Mack case
A 36-year-old man on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to the charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice when it was read to him by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Wife murder accused: ‘I can’t remember wah happen cause I deh drunk’
“I kill meh wife,” stated Ronald Charlie, the South Rupununi farmer who is accused of beating his wife to death last Friday.
JP charged over electrocution death
The Justice of the Peace whose electrified fence allegedly caused the death of a would-be thief, appeared in the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on Monday to answer to a charge of manslaughter.
Lindo Creek DNA results not likely anytime soon
–Jamaican lab ‘for special treatment’ The police and relatives of the Lindo Creek eight will have to wait much longer for the DNA results of samples taken of the burned bodies last year, as the Jamaican lab where they were sent is undergoing some changes.
Canadian drug runners still in custody
The four Canadian nationals, who were arrested early Tuesday morning after 9 kilogrammes (kg), 89 grammes (g) of cocaine was found concealed behind false walls in nine suitcases, remain in police custody and are expected be charged shortly.

Linden farmers on sweet pepper drive
Nine farmers from the Linden community yesterday received a quantity of sweet pepper seedlings from the Linden Economic Advancement Programme (LEAP).
Chintamani returned as city chamber head
Chandradat Chintamani has been returned to his post as President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) following Tuesday’s election, which saw a shake-up in the body’s Executive Council.
Gayle plays down story about quitting
CHESTER-LE-STREET, England, CMC – West Indies captain Chris Gayle yesterday played down media reports that he was about to quit Test cricket and captaincy of the Caribbean side.
Ian McDonald’s Selected Poems short-listed for Ondaatje Prize
Guyanese poet Ian McDonald is among a group of writers/poets who have been short-listed for the 2009 Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize.
Rifle tourney hits ammo snag
The West Indies full-bore championship currently in progress in Trinidad and Tobago has hit a snag as organizers grapple with the shortage of ammunition, according to officials of the Guyana delegation in the Twin Island Republic.

DCC loses to Preysal
Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) suffered their first loss of the 2009 West Indies Players Association (WIPA) T20 club championship when they went under to Trinidad and Tobago’s Preysal Cricket Club by four wickets at the Guaracara Park ground yesterday.
Man assaulted TV news anchor – court told
A thirty-three-year-old man yesterday denied assaulting the mother of his child to cause her actual bodily harm when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson.
President plugs Guyana forest model offer at UN
President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday took his offer for Guyana to provide the world with a model on how to address deforestation in a sustainable manner to the UN.

Inter-Ward Basketball Tournament
Charlestown/Albouystown and Plaisance advance Charlestown/Albouystown brushed aside Supply/ Soesdyke 70-41 while Plaisance shook off East/West Ruimveldt 84-61, as action in the Hits and Jams Television (HJTV) tournament continued on Tuesday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Kabakaburi gets $1M presidential grant
A $1M Presidential Grant was recently awarded to Kabakaburi to acquire a high-powered outboard engine to boost transportation services in the village.

Greene hits maiden ton
…as Alkins XI make strong reply A patient and maiden ton from Essequibo’s Herrell Greene enabled Alkins XI to reach 327-7 at the end of the penultimate day in the Guyana Cricket Board Under-19 three-day trial match at the Police Sports Club ground yesterday.

‘Zico’ aiming to revolutionize basketball in Linden
Long-awaited LABA AGM set for Sunday Known around the basketball arena as ‘Zico’, Abdullah Hamid will be running for President of the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA) when it holds its Annual General Meeting at the McKenzie Sports Club on Sunday.
East Demerara conservancy drainage included in $141M contracts
Five contracts amounting to more than $141 million for drainage in the problematic East Demerara conservancy and other areas were yesterday signed by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The captain sets the tone for his team
By Tony Cozier In CHESTER-LE-STREET Until Chris Gayle expanded yesterday on his previous day’s provocative comments on his future and that of the game itself, it seemed as if the West Indies would enter today’s crucial second Test under a captain who didn’t want to be captain in a form of the game that no longer interested him.
Forest products body seeking gov’t support to cope with current slump
The Forest Products Association (FPA) wants to meet with Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud to examine ways in which measures can be put in place to assist them in coping with challenges brought about by the current slump in the global housing markets which has directly impacted on timber export demands and pricing.
Flintoff feeds off healing power of Ashes incentive
LONDON, (Reuters) – Andrew Flintoff has no regrets about playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite suffering a knee injury that ruled him out of the first part of England’s busy summer.
Gerrard named England’s Footballer of the Year
LONDON, (Reuters) – Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was named England’s Footballer of the Year on Wednesday by the Football Writers’ Association (FWA).
NCN airs ‘modernized’ weather watch
The first “modernized” weather forecast on local television, according to GINA, was aired on the National Communications Network (NCN) last evening.
There must be justice for child victims of sexual violence now
Dear Editor, Kaieteur News (‘Rights of the Child Commission sworn in,’ May 9) reported President Jagdeo as describing the recent and ongoing protest by the Coalition to Stamp out Violence as “cheap” because the protestors “knew that the government had to take care of a busy Parliamentary agenda which included crucial security legislation, such as wire-tapping…” The report has not been denied.
We should have performance standards in relation to the public accessing services
Dear Editor, In your May 11, 2009 edition, you reported that the Auditor General’s Office is heading in the direction of performance audits that examine how wisely government money is being spent.
Chargers collapse hands victory to Daredevils
DURBAN, (Reuters) – Medium pacer Rajat Bhatia sparked a collapse by capturing four wickets as Indian Premier League leaders Delhi Daredevils beat the Deccan Chargers by 12 runs yesterday.
No need for concern over swine flu despite Cuba case -Ramsammy
Guyanese have no need to be concerned following the discovery of one case of the H1N1 flu in Cuba as that country is one that would take stringent precautions to ensure that the virus is contained, Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has said.
Mexico flu slowing, death toll not over 100
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – The H1N1 flu virus is making fewer people in Mexico sick and will likely cause no more than 100 deaths in the country, Health Minister Jose Angel Cordova said yesterday.
Gunmen rob Enterprise street ‘lime’
Two gun-toting bandits robbed six men at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara (ECD) late Tuesday night after reportedly committing the same act on a family at their home.
Letter was misunderstood
Dear Editor, In response to Rajendra Bissessar’s letter titled ‘Why are we arguing about who suffered more?’
Ferrari eye other competitions after F1 threat
MILAN, (Reuters) – Ferrari will race in other series if they quit Formula One at the end of the year and the fans will follow them, president Luca di Montezemolo said yesterday.
Indian Premier League result and standings
(Reuters) – Indian Premier League result and standings yesterday. Delhi Daredevils beat Deccan Chargers by 12 runs Standings P W L T NR PTS Delhi Daredevils 10 8 2 0 0 16 Chennai Super Kings 10 6 3 0 1 13 Deccan Chargers 11 6 5 0 0 12 Mumbai Indians 11 5 5 0 1 11 Rajasthan Royals 11 5 5 0 1 11 Bangalore Royal Challengers 11 5 6 0 0 10 Kings XI Punjab 11 5 6 0 0 10 Kolkata Knight Riders 11 1 9 0 1 3 * T denotes tied, NR no result Playing today Bangalore Royal Challengers v Chennai Super Kings, Durban, (1030 GMT) Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, Durban, (1430)
Have dividends ever been paid by the Linden Utility Services Co-op Society?
Dear Editor, I am a member of the Linden Utility Services Co-op Society Ltd, who still owns a property at 398 One Mile Hill Wismar.
We should not cherry-pick when it comes to right and wrong
Dear Editor, Rajendra Bisessar closed his letter appropriately captioned ‘Why are we arguing at this time about who suffered more’ (SN May 13) with the thought, “We do know however the history of the oppressor class as they own and control the media, the publishing houses, the TV stations etc, etc, and which they use to disseminate their ideas.
UN council voices grave concern over Sri Lanka
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council yesterday voiced grave concern for the first time over civilian deaths in Sri Lanka’s war and demanded that the army and rebels take urgent action to protect civilians.
Strauss and Gayle play down talk of friction
CHESTER LE STREET, England, (Reuters) – Rival captains Andrew Strauss and Chris Gayle played down reports of friction between them before the second test between England and West Indies starting today.
Ex-FBI agent criticizes harsh terrorism tactics
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Waterboarding and other harsh interrogation methods used during the Bush administration on terrorism suspects produced unreliable evidence and were ineffective, a former FBI agent told Congress yesterday.
How can anyone be satisfied with 13-0 and 7-0 defeats?
Dear Editor, I am extremely saddened and angry to have read in your newspaper that Director of Sport Neil Kumar said he was satisfied with the showing of the female team at this year’s Inter-Guiana Games.
Gunshots, tear gas in Laventille
(Trinidad Guardian) – Shots were fired and tear gas thrown as residents and police clashed at Picton Road, Laventille, on Tuesday.

Traffic HQ thief was chased on foot by cops – source
Keith Mitchell, who died shortly after being shot in the left thigh by a policeman last Friday, was chased on foot by two ranks to the empty lot in Anira Street where the incident occurred.
Lakers defuse Rockets to close in on series victory
LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers crushed the Houston Rockets 118-78 Tuesday to grab a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semi-final series.
Rio fugitive surrenders
(Trinidad Express) – Rio Claro‘s most wanted, Peter Garcia, the man police have blamed for single-handedly having Agostini Village under siege, surrendered to homicide detectives on Tuesday.
Why did Mr Ramkarran ignore the PPP’s past embrace of power sharing?
Dear Editor, The Speaker of Guyana’s National Assembly, Mr Ralph Ramkarran, is one of a handful PPP leaders who has steered clear of unnecessary partisanship.
Switch World Cup to Australia, NZ, says former ICC chief
KARACHI, (Reuters) – The 2011 World Cup should be switched to Australia and New Zealand because of the security situation and political instability in the Asian sub-continent, former ICC president Ehsan Mani said yesterday.
Jagdeo: Money from sale of GT&T shares to develop ICT sector
The money from the sale of government’s 20 percent stake in the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) Company will be utilized to develop the information communication technology (ICT) sector, says President Bharrat Jagdeo.
Slender lead for India’s Congress as voting ends
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The ruling Congress-led coalition was slightly ahead of the opposition Hindu-nationalist alliance as voting ended in India’s general election but both fell short of a parliamentary majority, TV projections said.
Guyana moves to secure Continental Shelf beyond 200 nautical miles
Guyana will by the end of August this year make its full submission to the United Nations on its entitlement to extend its continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles, pursuant to Article 76 of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
BBC Caribbean News in Brief
Referendum please The Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands has called for a referendum on the restoration of British rule.
Massachusetts sets tough fast-food menu rules
BOSTON, (Reuters) – Massachusetts approved the toughest statewide restaurant menu labeling rules in the United States yesterday, requiring major chain restaurants to display the calorie content of the food they sell.
A right to peace and quiet
Dear Editor, I have just returned to Guyana. I was out for the night of May 2, 2009.
Carrick’s winner leaves United on verge of title
LONDON, (Reuters) – Michael Carrick’s late strike earned Manchester United a 2-1 victory at Wigan Athletic yesterday to move within one point of a third consecutive Premier League title.

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Europe wasted 20 years since Cold War – Gorbachev
MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Europe has squandered the opportunity created by the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years ago for a new era of cooperation between East and West, former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev said yesterday.

Prime Minister
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds presents an award to Marjorie Arjune, a registered nurse and midwife in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the profession.
Sexy ‘Venus’ may be oldest figurine yet discovered
LONDON (Reuters) – A sexually suggestive Venus figurine with oversized breasts and thighs dates back at least 35,000 years and shows ancient humans had sex on their minds, researchers said today.
A killing time
At the end of last week, two more women lay dead.
James headlines first team all-star selections
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James continued to pile up NBA awards, adding a first team all-star selection yesterday to the most valuable player honours he claimed last week.

Ministry establishing 200 low-income homes in hinterland
The Ministry of Housing and Water is set to establish a housing scheme for 200 low-income families in the hinterland under the second Low-Income Settlement (LIS) Programme.
An ignorance of history
Dear Editor, I would like to add my voice of protest to the letter by Vishnu Bisram (The Indian and African experience has been similar,’ May 11) when he tries to equate the Indian indenture system to that of African slavery.
History This Week
Celebrating 100 years of public library service: a historical perspective of the National Library of Guyana By Ms.
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