Daily Archive: Monday, August 10, 2009

Region Nine businesspersons, who have been allocated land in the Lethem Commercial Zone, are optimistic as they move ahead with establishing a range of enterprises and they have called for the border community to be declared a duty-free zone.

Cramped quarters, overflowing toilets, stale hot air, crying children, no food and water and a broken engine transformed what was supposed to be a part of a family vacation into a horror trip.

…but never followed through Kathleen Mo-A-Lin made numerous reports to the Kitty Police Station about her abusive husband Alfred Etwaroo, who murdered her and killed himself on Saturday, relatives said yesterday, but she never had charges instituted against the man.

– WICB-WIPA Mediation concludes first phase with little progress GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Mediator Sir Shridath Ramphal expressed disappointment yesterday that more agreement had not been reached during the preliminary stages of  discussions to resolve the bitter dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) over payment and contracts.

Alonzo `Zo’ Greaves powered his way to yet another mainstream victory when he took home the feature 25-lap event at the Roraima Bikers Club, Kashif and Shanghai organised cycle meet in Linden yesterday.

Oliver Barnes of Great Diamond walked away with a brand new multi-million dollar BMW following the first draw of Digicel’s much-publicised Bimmer Flex promotion on Saturday.

-several hurt after mini-bus, SUV collide Two persons escaped with minor injuries yesterday afternoon after their car plunged into a trench at Providence, East Bank, not far from the police station.

Patrick Prashad returned to winners’ row when he won last Saturday’s Demerara Mutual sponsored Medal Play Golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Club.

Dear Editor, The cost to rent an 8X8 booth in the Annex building at the National Exhibition Centre, Sophia is $60,000 from the tentative dates September 24th to September 29th. 

A 54-year-old man, in an attempt to make peace in a dispute, was stabbed twice by a relative on Saturday night.

– Former West Indies speedster disagrees with decision of TTCB to boycott WICB AGM Former West Indies fast bowler Colin Stuart is not in agreement with the decision by the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) to boycott the annual general meeting (AGM) of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

CROYDON, England, CMC – Barbadian ex-Test pacer Pedro Collins and South African Andre Nel were the standout bowlers for Surrey as their County Championship Division Two match ended yesterday.

A 27-year-old man was lucky to escape with his life after he was shot at by another man, who had blocked the road, forcing his vehicle to stop.

England Justin Langer has told Cricinfo that he bitterly regrets the fact that a dossier he compiled on the England team has been leaked to the press.

-Corlette says no need for any change The Region Four Regional Democratic Council (RDC) has made no effort to correct or rebuild the flimsy $1.1M Bobby White Street, Bee Hive North Bridge which was constructed last December.

Ramesh Sawh was found hanging by his jersey in the lock-ups at the Enmore Police Outpost in January 2008, and a Coroner’s Inquest has found that a police constable on duty at the time was criminally concerned due to procedures not being followed.

Dear Editor, Many rice farmers are buying fertilizer from some of the East Coast mills on credit.

Hikers Hockey Club are the 2009 Farfan and Mendes first division men’s hockey champions following their 3-0 victory over Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC)  Friday afternoon in the penultimate fixture which gave them an unassailable  lead in the competition with one match remaining.

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Agriculture nursery at Charity has a shortage of plants for sale, unlike the what obtained previously.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted today on the body of Brendon Charles, the Kaneville man who was discovered dead in the area early Saturday morning and the police are trying to find out more about a man who had visited his home hours before the killing.

MAPUTO, (Reuters) – Madagascar’s feuding leaders said  on Sunday they had agreed a power-sharing deal and would hold  elections on the giant Indian Ocean island within 15 months.

HYDERABAD, India, (Reuters) – England pulled out of the badminton world championships in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad yesterday, citing a “specific terrorist threat”.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said yesterday that two defeated presidential contenders should be tried  for inciting unrest after the disputed poll, and one of the  candidates said on his website detainees had been raped in jail.

– Australia gain momentum with massive win LEEDS, England,  (Reuters) – Australia will ride a wave  of momentum into the Ashes decider following their crushing win  over England in the fourth test yesterday.

Dear Editor, SN seems far too eager to revel in the quagmire, where Guyana has finally ended up at this time.

(Trinidad Express) A full-fledged investigation has been launched into the discovery of seven firearms, a large quantity of ammunition and illegal narcotics stashed in the ceiling of the St Joseph Police Station.

Malaria still a challenge – health worker The community of Isseneru, located on the Mazaruni River in Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) has seen significant development over  the years and residents there are anticipating further progress.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Pakistan clinched a second  consolation victory in the fifth and final one-day international  against Sri Lanka yesterday but the hosts still won the series 3-2.

(Trinidad Express) Hard times back home caused a 32-year-old Guyanese former policeman to come to this country, in order to make a living.

Dear Editor, A poll conducted by the North American Caribbean Teachers Association in Trinidad finds that Opposition leader Basdeo Panday is extremely unpopular among voters who want him to step down as Leader of the Opposition Indian-based UNC.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Colombia yesterday released 11  Ecuadorean troops a day after they were seized in Colombian  territory at a time of heightened tensions between the Andean  neighbors, authorities from both countries said.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez  yesterday ratcheted up a spat with Colombia over a U.S.

Although President Bharrat Jagdeo may be constitutionally barred from seeking a third term as President of the Republic, nearly half of the population would still like to see the President re-elected for another term according to opinions obtained from a nationwide poll conducted by the North American Caribbean Teachers Association in July.

CARY, North Carolina, CMC – Guyana’s Gregory Richardson joined Jamaican Nicholas Addlery and Randi Patterson, of Trinidad and Tobago, as scorers this weekend in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) First Division.

LUANDA, (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary  Clinton pressed Angola yesterday to do more to fight corruption  during a two-day visit to the oil-producing country aimed at  bolstering ties between the two nations.

Dear Editor, Of recent we have been hearing grumblings from government quarters about the kind of reporting coming out of the Simels’ trial in the United States of America.

TEGUCIGALPA, (Reuters) – The de facto rulers of  Honduras snubbed the head of the Organization of American  States yesterday and cancelled a planned visit for talks on the  crisis caused by a coup in June.

In The Diaspora Part II Alissa Trotz is the weekly editor of the In the Diaspora Column A few weeks ago we carried a column, Stop the Slaughter, by Luke Daniels, a British-based Guyanese domestic violence counselor, which was published the week we learned of the alleged murders of Ramattie Deonauth by her son, and Rajpattie Jagroop by a man who had been spurned by her daughter.

Lights along the Vreed-en-Hoop to Parika road could be a reality in the near future as the Ministry of Public Works and Communications has invited bids from contractors to install these.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Bill Clinton  said yesterday he would lead an international trade mission of  private investors to Haiti in October to pursue energy and  other development amid signs the nation is stabilizing.

Dear Editor, As the startling revelations at the Robert Simels trial continue, our government officials continue to deny all ties with Roger Khan.

By Dave Martins Wherever you’re living, there’s something wrong, and everywhere you go there are things that could be done better.

KABUL, (Reuters) – Insurgent violence and threats have  hurt preparation for Afghanistan’s Aug.

Lindener Rudolph Mitchell won back-to-back races over the week-end to move to within four wins of a record 100 consecutive race walk title triumphs.

(Trinidad Express) Beleaguered Port of Spain insurance giant CLICO has had its financial strength downgraded by a prominent United States ratings agency.

A 62-year-old Brazilian, who reportedly drowned, was found at Arimu, Cuyuni River on Friday.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Next year’s soccer World Cup  will have a major impact in building racial harmony and  stimulating future economic growth in South Africa, organising  committee chief Danny Jordaan said on Tuesday.

PESHAWAR, Pakistan, (Reuters) – The United States said  yesterday the evidence was “pretty conclusive” that Pakistani  Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud is dead, while a senior Taliban  commander denied reports of infighting among its leaders.

The stark issue that faces President Jagdeo and his government following the months of revelations from courts in New York is simple: good governance.

Dear Editor, The PNCR commitment to transparency has to be made manifest in all spheres, especially as these relate to the upcoming biennial Congress.

This week on What the People Say, members of the Community-based Rehabilitation Programme (CBR) commented on the challenges that differently-able people are faced with and what they would like to see for the way forward.