Daily Archive: Friday, September 25, 2009

-fire chief warns Fire Chief Marlon Gentle yesterday announced that grassfires are on the rise, warning that the current dry weather conditions countrywide and the low level of water in canals could result in major catastrophes.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An experimental AIDS vaccine made from two failed products has protected people for the first time, reducing the rate of infection by about 30 percent, researchers said yesterday.

One of the two children badly burnt during a row between their parents at Angoy’s Avenue has accused her father of starting the fire that has disfigured her and a younger sister.

Office of the President Press and Publicity Officer Kwame McCoy on Wednesday filed libel suits against three media houses seeking over $150M in damages and has secured an injunction restraining them from further publication of materials that suggest he is engaged in acts of child molestation.

-students allege victimization The University of Guyana (UG) Council has recommended the sacking of a lecturer after students lodged a range of complaints, including claims of victimization and inappropriate behavior.

One of the persons that allegedly aided the Coast Guardsmen charged with the murder of Bartica gold dealer Dweive Kant Ramdass to steal the money that the businessman was carrying was granted bail at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Even as the country observes Child Protection Week, members of Red Thread and its network organization Grassroots Women Across Race yesterday engaged in picketing exercises in front of the Ministry of Human Services and other agencies in the city, calling for greater attention to be paid to protecting children in Guyana.

-hospitalized shooter under guard Two teenaged boys shot outside the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue on Tuesday night are to undergo surgery today to remove the bullets lodged in their bodies, while the alleged shooter who was badly beaten after the incident remains unconscious in intensive care.

– Says Shondell `Mystery Lady’ Alfred“Corinne might be an American Gladiator but I am a Guyanese fighter.”

The Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc (GuySuCo) says it views with dismay, attempts by persons unknown to disrupt operations at its Enmore and La Bonne Intention (LBI) factories within the past three weeks.

– Kashif and Shanghai says `not our tournament’ Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major, Co-Director of the Kashif and Shanghai Organization is distancing his group from the Inter-Pub Futsal tournament which concluded on Tuesday evening at the National Gymnasium with five persons being injured following a disagreement over a bet.

The Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited (GTM) has recorded a surplus of $180, 415,719 during the last year, an increase from the $165, 882,799 which was recorded the previous year.

The man who was wanted in connection with the chopping of a Yakusari, Black Bush Polder woman during a robbery on Saturday evening has turned himself in to the Whim Police Station in the company of his lawyer.

…Guyanese racquet wielder short on funding By Gary Tim New York (SMS) — For seven weeks she has been smashing forehands and backhands and top-spinning her way to ping-pong stardom in the USA – sure signs of a table tennis champion.

– Enforces new rules and regulation for fights With immediate effect the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) will be enforcing the regulations with respect  to reporting procedures for boxers and trainers contracted to participate in GBBC-sanctioned cards in accordance with international practices.

By Cathy Richards Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud has pledged to make representation for a trained school teacher to be deployed to Bamboo Landing.

LONDON, England,  CMC – Shivnarine Chanderpaul struck his third hundred in four innings for Durham yesterday, the same day that it was confirmed two fellow West Indians would play in the second division of the English County Championship next year.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The UN Security Council, at a summit chaired by US President Barack Obama, unanimously approved a resolution yesterday that envisaged a world without nuclear weapons.

Singh’s Confectionery on Wednesday handed over a cheque of an undisclosed sum to Stanford Solomon; co-promoter of tomorrow’s international boxing at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

Welcoming Norway’s willingness to contribute to funding Guyana’s climate change fight, the AFC held discussions on Thursday with a Norwegian delegation on crafting an action plan and the need to put transparent mechanisms in place when funds will be expended.

– questions claims that mercury use by miners has created widespread environmental damage Executive Secretary of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) Edward Shields has reacted cautiously to reports that the use of mercury in the gold mining industry is being phased out.

Dear Editor, Any civilized community should be justly concerned to create as much wealth as it can, to ensure that income and wealth are fairly shared; that every citizen has the opportunity to develop and realize their full potential; and that centres of private and public power are properly accountable.

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) – World leaders at the G20 meeting here yesterday were closing in on a statement calling for new restraints on banker pay, but would not endorse specific monetary caps, a deal-breaker for the United States.

The Hikers men teams showed a liking to the lights at Thirst Park by winning their matches in the latest round of action in the Banks DIH Night hockey tournament last Wednesday.

Dear Editor, My ward attends Saint Gabriel’s Primary School and is a pupil in Grade 1.

The United Associates Security and Domestic Services Inc may well be on the verge of complete collapse Long troubled by controversy associated with late payment of salaries to security guards, outstanding indebtedness to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) and the Guyana Revenue Autho-rity (GRA) and accusations of manipulating figures associated with the number of security guards assigned to state-owned sites across the country, the security firm United Associates Security and Domestic Services (UAS&DS) appears to be listing rapidly towards a standstill.

-court hears Colin Miller was yesterday remanded to prison shortly for allegedly threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend and later stabbing her in the foot.

A 17-year-old boy, who allegedly broke into a woman’s home and stole a quantity of jewellery among other items, was remanded to prison yesterday.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is ready to put his star power to work for President Barack Obama on the environment when his own term ends next year, the former movie actor said yesterday.

Following an action-filled competition last weekend, local golfers will return to the Lusignan course for the Torginol Paint-sponsored Stableford tournament tomorrow.

Dear Editor, Allow me to congratulate both you and your reporter for opening up a window through which we have been enlightened about life on the streets. This

Enough cannot be said about the significance of the creation of a permanent road link between Guyana and Brazil, particularly when one contemplates the economic potential for Guyana that reposes in access to the huge northern Brazilian market.

Dear Editor, For me it was heartening to read ‘Mitchell chalks up 100th consecutive local victory.’

The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) hosts world renowned orator Dr Munir El-Kassem to make speeches in a bid to further enhance Guyana’s ethnic and religious harmony.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council will meet today to discuss the political crisis in Honduras that has overthrown President Manuel Zelaya, a UN official said yesterday.

CENTURION, South Africa,  (Reuters) – AB de Villiers  scored an 70 to steer South Africa to a five-wicket win over New  Zealand in Champions Trophy Group B yesterday.

Glimmer of Hope In a few days, the fiscal year for many financial institutions in Guyana will come to an end. 

Dear Editor, The price for most grades of rice on the world market has been on the decline.

Berbice poised for victory going into final day A double century partnership between former West Indies player Narsingh Deonarine and Guyana middle-order batsman Homchand Pooran put Berbice within sight of a come-from-behind outright win over the Rest Team at the end of the penultimate day’s play of their four day Guyana Cricket Board sponsored Inter-County competition at the Demerara Cricket Club ground in Queenstown yesterday.

This is the fourth in a series of interviews with children who have been rescued by the Child Care and Protection Agency of the Ministry of Human Services being published in recognition of Child Protection Week.

A man who allegedly converted monies to his own use after receiving it for the purchase and export of seafood was granted $600,000 bail by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brandished at the UN yesterday Nazi-era documents on the extermination of Jews, dramatically rebutting Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s denial of the Holocaust.

A taxi driver was yesterday charged with beating and robbing a passenger of a quantity of jewellery, among other items.

By Marlon Munroe Essequibo were within sight of an upset win over Demerara on the penultimate day of their four-day Guyana Cricket Board sponsored Inter-County competition at the Anna Regina Community Development Centre ground yesterday.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The smell of hope has replaced George W.

Interior policing regimen inadequate to protect miners – Shields The upsurge of violent attacks on interior mining operations by armed gangs points to the urgent need for an increased security presence in interior locations, according to Executive Secretary of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association Edward Shields.

Dear Editor, I am prompted to reply to public statements made by Mr Norman Faria, Guyana Honorary Consul to Barbados condemning several positions I have taken on contemporary issues and more so those pertaining to Guyana.

What the jackass thinks Really because they’re black? I am a male donkey.

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez hopes to widen anti-US alliances when he hosts African leaders on a Caribbean island this weekend, but his radicalism and Brazil’s greater economic clout put limits on his appeal.

Dear Editor, Old dancing partners, with new faces, are making well-coordinated steps across the countries of Africa and Latin America.

Digicel yesterday contributed to the staging of this year’s GuyExpo, handing over a $1.

NEW YORK – A Colorado airport shuttle bus driver has been charged in New York with conspiring to carry out a bombing attack in the United States, accused of acquiring the same bomb-making chemicals used in the 2005 London transit attacks.

Jeffrey D. Sachs is Professor of Economics and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.

Residents of Hague, West Coast Demerara have expressed dissatisfaction over what they call an inconsiderate move on the part of the Ministry of Public Works to have a road in the area constructed of red loam and crusher run and are calling on the relevant authorities to have the road tarred.

Trinidad to push snooping law The Trinidad and Tobago government plans to introduce legislation to allow for the tapping of telephone conversations.

There is usually a fine line dividing overwhelming folly from extreme courage.

One of Guyana’s longest-serving  furniture manufacturers, A.H.&L Kissoon Ltd. has announced an initiative  aimed at reducing the number of plastic bags generated in the commercial sector in order to help arrest the consequences of irresponsible disposal.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad & Tobago will leave for Guyana today for two warm-up matches as they gear up for the Twenty20 Champions League in India next month.