Daily Archive: Tuesday, July 21, 2009

– suffered years of abuse Unthinkable, bizarre and unforgiveable are only a few of the words which observers used yesterday to describe the manner in which a 55-year-old mother of four met her demise on Sunday night, after suffering years of domestic abuse at the hands of one of her children.

– after army recruitment uncovers scam Concerned about recent reports suggesting the circulation of fake certificates locally, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) intends to investigate to ensure the integrity of its documentation.

Guyana has been rated a Category 2 under the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) programme, which means that it does not comply with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards.

– vendors lose $millions An early morning fire, suspected of being electrical in origin, destroyed two stalls at Section K in the Bourda Green yesterday, leaving the owners facing millions of dollars in losses.

An overseas-based Guyanese who was shot by and killed by an undercover officer in Brooklyn just over a week ago was laid to rest yesterday amid concerns about the manner in which he died.

-but future still hazy, no common regional position There has been a reduction in the number of Guyanese being deported from Barbados, recent reports indicate, seven weeks after that country enforced an immigration policy which stirred region-wide debate about illegal immigrants.

Investigations into the fire that devastated the Ministry of Health on Friday are ongoing and while a string of questions linger about security at the building there have been no new developments.

– Lewis absent Social activist Mark Benschop and trade unionist Norris Witter yesterday appeared in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer charges of disorderly behaviour and resisting police arrest to which they both pleaded not guilty.

A man whose dog bit a woman was yesterday placed on $30,000 bail when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Investigations are still ongoing to determine where the piece of wreckage that was found by a fisherman at Hope Beach, East Coast Demerara two weeks ago came from.

The post-mortem examinations of the three victims of last Saturday’s murder/suicide are expected to be conducted tomorrow.

-Ali The Ministry of Housing and Water plans to have another 1,000 house lots available in the Onderneeming Housing Scheme by October this year.

– David Singh The Linden to Lethem road will have one of the biggest impacts on the forest and figures show that about two million hectares of forest will be lost through the project unless there is a framework to pay for and provide alternative development to what would traditionally occur along such a road.

A 33-year-old woman is now a patient at the Female Surgical Ward of the Georgetown Public Hospital after she was physically abused by her partner on Saturday morning.

– vendor threatens legal action A Linden vendor says he intends to take legal action against the Linden Town Council for removing property and cash from his mobile shop at Co-op Crescent, Mackenzie, even as the town continues its campaign against illegal vendors.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson remanded to prison a porter accused of converting a push-cart to his own use.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson remanded to prison a man who claimed that he was being falsely accused of break and enter and larceny because the virtual complainant (VC) disapproved of his relationship with his daughter.

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Medium pacer Darren Sammy snatched a five-haul but a superb, unbeaten near run-a-ball 96 from captain Shakib Al Hasan fired Bangladesh to an emphatic four-wicket win over West Indies in the second Test yesterday.

– Finance Minister Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh says that the government would welcome a debate in Parliament on the issue of the proposed sale of the minority shareholding in the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company Limited.

Six Guyanese have been honoured for their “sterling contributions” during the preliminary stages of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) as that body marked its 30th anniversary.

-Guyana’s Leon Johnson also named in squad BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Leading fast bowler Fidel Edwards and recently axed pacer Daren Powell were among a 30-man provisional squad named yesterday by the West Indies Cricket Board to prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – CARICOM’s chairman Barrat Jagdeo will attempt to broker a solution to the bitter impasse between West Indies Cricket Board and the West Indies Players Association, when he meets with the squabbling parties today.

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha said marriage officers should ensure that they comply with the law when solemnising marriages, in the wake of breaches found at the Registrar General’s office.

Paul Vieira hoping for good competitionSunday’s GMR&SC National Race of Champions, Round Two will see some 22 events with Guyana’s top drivers expecting to bring out their machines for a day of quality racing, according to newly-elected President of the Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) Aaron Bethune.

– CNA President Kathy Harper Hall By Tiadi Blair Caribbean Netball Association (CNA) President Kathy Harper-Hall says the future of netball is in the hands of women in the Caribbean if they wish to see the sport become more recognized by all in the region.

Barbados took the lead in the fourth annual Regional Blind Cricket tournament with a 10 wicket win over Jamaica yesterday at the Providence National Stadium.

There is nothing to indicate that there is a link between Rondell Williams’s murder and the criminal charges for which he had previously appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA) said it remembers late executive director Frederick Cox as a tireless and focused leader.

Hi-Stars and Vasco play to draw,  Netrockers come-from-behind to beat Coomacka The Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) , Stag Beer Sponsored ‘B’-League continued at the Bayrock ground at the week-end with Netrockers emerging as 4-3 victors over Coomacka while Hi-Stars and Vasco played to a one-all draw.

Fruta Conquerors and BK International Western Tigers moved on to the next round of the East Football Reunion Competition after defeating their opponents Bakewell Buxton Stars and Beterverwagting Football Clubs at the Plaisance Community Centre Ground on Sunday.

Dear Editor, As I read your editorial of Sunday, I could not help smiling ruefully to myself over the packaged appearance of the presentation.

Dear Editor, You were kind enough to publish a recent letter of mine (May 25, 2009) relating to the Guyana Forestry Commission’s administration of state forests as well as the Government of Guyana’s active efforts in pursuing direct benefits to be had from pursuing various programmes relating to climate change and forestry, or rather what were criticisms of both.

New Line Cavaliers, McGill Super Stars and West Demerara Mavericks name squadsNew Line Cavaliers, McGill Super Stars and West Demerara Mavericks have named their players for Saturday’s Digicel ‘D’ Bimmer Flex promotion Twenty20 tournament at the Uitvlugt Community Centre ground.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – David Beckham was ushered  away by security guards after he confronted fans who provided  an ugly reception for his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy home  ground for a friendly against AC Milan on Sunday.

Dear Editor, I am deeply saddened by the historic loss of the Ministry of Health building (also because it was one of the homes for QC from 1918 to 1951), and unequivocally condemn this dastardly act.

A man who allegedly attempted to murder another was yesterday placed on bail in the sum of $175,000 when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – A 12-year-old boy made his  first division debut in Bolivia, the youngest ever in South  America, and strikers called Gutierrez scored hat-tricks in  Chile and Colombia at the weekend.

Dear Editor, An article published in the Stabroek News on July 17 about PNCR MP Mervyn Williams resigning from the chairmanship of the party Region 3 Regional Committee because he was offended by racially insensitive remarks deserves comment.

Two men accused of robbing another with an ice pick were yesterday both remanded to prison when they appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – Honduras’ de facto leader came under increased pressure yesterday to hand power back to the ousted president with Europe halting economic aid and top Latin American officials warning of bloodshed if he does not back down.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao, fresh from  his victory over Ricky Hatton, will take on WBO welterweight  champion Miguel Cotto in November, the fight’s promoters said yesterday.

Dear Editor, Throughout the glory years of West Indian cricket, from the mid 1970s to the early 1990s, the West Indies Cricket Board appeared to be ‘playing’ a supporting role.

THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Bosnian Serb cousins Milan and Sredoje Lukic were convicted by the Yugoslavia war crimes tribunal yesterday of burning dozens of Bosnian Muslims alive in the country’s 1992-1995 war.

SION, Switzerland, (Reuters) – Lance Armstrong can  concentrate on winning the hearts of the French public after  team mate Alberto Contador asserted his authority on the Tour de  France by hammering the field in the first Alpine stage.

UNICEF has launched a special emergency kit to help meet the developmental needs of young children caught in emergencies.

Dear Editor, Frederick Kissoon is the only daily columnist in Guyana who takes on the President of Guyana almost as frequently as he deserves.

TURNBERRY, Scotland, (Reuters) – Tiger Woods’s  premature exit from the British Open, where he was bidding to  lift the Claret Jug for a fourth time, raised immediate  questions about his progress since returning from knee surgery.

(Antigua Sun) – Up to last weekend, operations at regional airline LIAT were not fully back to normal, following several delays and cancellations of flights late last week.

Dear Editor, I regret the significant loss suffered by the Ministry of Health as a result of arson.

LIMA (Reuters) – Peru’s Supreme Court convicted and sentenced former President Alberto Fujimori yesterday to 7½ years in prison for giving a $15 million bribe to his spy chief, the third time he has been convicted since returning from exile in 2007 to face a raft of charges.

Tuesday’s Economic Corner By Peter R. Ramsaroop Introduction: I have visited many areas that will be affected by the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). 

‘Duh lady does treat me nice, like de devil just get into me duh day’ A 48-year-old janitor accused of stealing $100,000 was yesterday placed on a bond to keep the peace for two years when she appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

ROME (Reuters) – Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s private life was back in the spotlight yesterday when a leading news group posted audio tapes and transcripts of what it said were conversations with a female escort.

– toddler, 20-year-old nursing gunshot wounds (Jamaica Observer) – A two-year-old boy in York Town, Farm Pen in Clarendon is this morning waking up with the sting of a gunshot injury, and perhaps the memory of a door being kicked in and the explosions and blood that followed.

Dear Editor, Anyone would have recognized that damage that would have befallen the PNCR after Mervyn Williams resigned as Chairman of the party’s Region 3 Regional Committee.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Andrew Flintoff bowled with  furious pace and sustained hostility yesterday to propel England to their first Ashes win over Australia at Lord’s since 1934.

Tracy Robinson is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Law, University of the West Indies.

Dear Editor, There will be times when our sports’ ambassadors suffer mixed fortunes at overseas meetings, but we must continue to give our full support at all times.

Minster of Home Affairs Clement Rohee and Commissioner of Police Henry Greene joined relatives of slain police officers to honour their memory at a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument for Fallen Heroes, Eve Leary on Sunday.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – R&B singer Chris Brown issued his first full public apology yesterday for assaulting his then girlfriend Rihanna, describing his loss of control as “unacceptable, 100 percent” and asking for forgiveness from his fans.

Ozama Street North Ruimveldt yesterday afternoon after rainfall during the morning hours.

The fatal crash of a Yemenia Airways Airbus in the Indian Ocean last month has renewed calls for stricter scrutiny of the safety standards of developing nations and their airlines.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Late strikes with the new ball  left Pakistan on 289 for seven at the close on the first day of  the third and final test against Sri Lanka yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) – A magistrate has reported one of his colleagues for alleged misconduct, and the matter is now in the hands of Chief Justice Ivor Archie.