Daily Archive: Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The bodies of two brothers who went missing on Sunday afternoon were fished out of the Demerara River at Linden yesterday just before midday.

The quiet community of Cottage, Mahaicony, which residents say has not seen a crime more serious than petty theft in decades, was left unsettled on Sunday evening when a teenager stabbed another to death after an argument about a mud-splattered vest.

A row, reportedly over $40, between two market vendors escalated yesterday and resulted in the stabbing to death of a young man.

– fire officers to take closer at earlier blaze Investigations into the cause of Sunday’s early morning fire have so far yielded one eyewitness who has provided information which suggests that the fire may have been deliberately set, a senior fire official disclosed yesterday.

By Alva Solomon The  agricultural and rural development conference hosted by the Belgium-based Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) concluded in Brussels on Friday last, with the final analysis being that in some African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries more than two-thirds of the poor still live in rural areas and are heavily dependent on agriculture for their livelihood.

The Caricom Secretariat said three agriculture ministries within the community are set to benefit from assistance to develop information and communication strategies to bridge the divide between policy-makers, the media and the public.

In a letter published in today’s edition (see page 7), columnist Frederick Kissoon called on the Editor-in-Chief of Stabroek News Anand Persaud to release correspondence between them on the subject of a letter written by Hemraj Muniram.

Ethnic and gender wage differences remain significant in Latin America despite recent economic growth and policies aimed at reducing inequality, according to a newly-released study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

– workshop on gender-based violence told Linden barbers and salon operators have expressed the view that traditional norms can play a role in today’s society towards reducing sexually transmitted diseases and sexual violence.

The long-awaited file on the trio accused of kidnapping the daughter of Pike Street businessman Beharry ‘Natoo’ Dookie was on Thursday released from the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and presented before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, some hours after the case had been called initially.

A 45-year-old husband accused of beating and threatening to kill his wife on their 21st wedding anniversary was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

A 30-year-old man who allegedly broke into a workshop and stole scrap metal valued $3 million was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee said CANU’s efforts at tackling drug trafficking, over the last 14 years is invaluable, at a function held in honour of the organization’s anniversary.

A 32-year-old miner who allegedly chopped his mother with a cutlass after she had reprimanded him about his anger issues was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

A 39-year-old vendor who had a quantity of firecrackers in his possession without a licence was yesterday ordered to pay a $10,000 fine or spend four months in prison when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Fire gutted the interior of the lower flat of a Garnett Street home on Sunday night and partially destroyed the upper flat leaving two families devastated and without shelter.

A Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara shopkeeper and her family are now counting their losses following a break-in at their home on Friday evening while the family of four went out to view the annual Diwali motorcade along the East Coast Demerara Public road.

Two persons appeared at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s court yesterday, charged with last Wednesday’s multi-million dollar robbery of a Bartica businessman and were remanded to prison.

-GTI’s Triston Joseph cops sprint double at North Georgetown’s Inter-Schools track and field meet Marlon Munroe National youth sprint champion Triston Joseph enhanced his growing reputation by comfortably capturing the sprint double yesterday to set the tone for Friday’s inter-zone championships and next month’s national championships during the  North Georgetown (District 11) inter-school track event at Camp Ayanganna ground.

The US Embassy will host a public forum on political reporting on Thursday.

DELHI, India,  CMC – Cape Cobras collapsed to a 30-run loss to Delhi Daredevils  yesterday but still finished second in League B and will now clash with red hot Trinidad & Tobago in the second semi-final of the Twenty20 Champions League on Thursday.

As Amerindians support the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), residents of Moraikobai in the Mahaicony River have called on government to assist with equipment and soil testing so they could diversify to large-scale agriculture.

Kingston, Jamaica: In front of an enthusiastic crowd of over 10,000 fans at the Kaiser Sports Ground in St.

-says Akeem Kanhai By Rawle Toney in Suriname Akeem Kanhai could have been living ‘the dream’ of taking his country to victory in his first outing as national youth captain.

Seventeen children attached to the Drop-in Centre recently had a chance to have fun and shop for themselves at Fogarty’s store.

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Pakistan captain Younus Khan  withdrew his resignation yesterday after the Pakistan Cricket  Board (PCB) said they wanted him to continue leading the  national side at least until 2011.  

Alpha United continues unbeaten march The marauding Alpha “the Hammer” United football team  received a scare from Rosignol United but continued its unbeaten march while the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) humbled Linden’s Bakewell Topp XX in two important matches of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Super League played Sunday.

Dear Editor, I write with respect to the ruling by the Honourable Chancellor of the Judiciary Carl Singh on Wednesday last as it concerns the National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU) and the granting of radio licences.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Two defeats in three league  matches have cut short Carlo Ancelotti’s honeymoon period as  Chelsea coach but his concerns pale into insignificance  alongside those of Atletico Madrid counterpart Abel Resino.  

Dear Editor, I am constrained to respond to a statement in Minister Manickchand’s lengthy letter to the editor entitled “I was clear that our sexual offences laws needed overhauling urgently to effectively address these types of circumstances” which was carried in your Saturday 17th October 2009 edition.

-Daren and Sherwin Ganga have wanted to visit the land of their ancestors for years, and now they finally have, as a family (Cricinfo)  “Amitabh Bachchan, Jeetendra, Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor…“ Daren Ganga reels off the names, in that lovely Trinidad accent, of actors from Indian movies he and his family used to watch every Sunday afternoon when he was young.

TEHRAN (Reuters) – The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards vowed yesterday to “retaliate” against the United States and Britain after accusing them and neighbouring Pakistan of backing militants who blew up six Guards commanders.

Dear Editor, One would have thought that with the implementation of the several cost-cutting exercises by GPL consumers would have by now been receiving a reliable and stable supply of electricity.

KINSHASA (Reuters) – The diamond industry’s Kimberley Process is failing due to a lack of accountability and follow-up, paving the way for an illegal trade that could see a return of conflict stones to world markets, campaigners said.

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – The de facto Honduran government relaxed curbs on protests and opposition media yesterday as crisis talks dragged into a third week with no deal on toppled President Manuel Zelaya’s return to power.

Winners of the Queen’s College Annual Lower and Upper School Boys and Girls Singles Tournament received their trophies for outstanding performance during the competition in the lower and upper school category.

Dear Editor, Mr. Anand Persaud, Editor-in-Chief of the Stabroek News still published a letter by Mr.

Court rules against new boundaries A proclamation of new constituency boundaries in St Kitts and Nevis was yesterday ruled invalid by the courts.

Rudoldph Mitchell warmed up for his marathon race/walk event later this month by coasting to victory in the William France-organized five-mile walk on Saturday.

Dear Editor, Within recent times this nation has had a rude awakening as to the lawlessness that accompanies the observances of some of our religious festivities.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A former US government scientist was arrested yesterday for attempted espionage in an undercover operation with FBI agents posing as Israeli intelligence officers, the Justice Department said.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Police in Rio de Janeiro could get 100 million reais ($58.3 million) from Brazil’s federal government to bolster the force after weekend drug violence claimed at least 17 lives and turned parts of the seaside city into virtual war zones.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The New York Times said yesterday it would cut 100 newsroom jobs through buyouts or layoffs as it tries to counter lost advertising revenue.

Dear Editor, I have read Minister Manickchand’s strident response (SN 17th Oct, 2009) to my comments as reported in the press, and despite the fact that she has totally misunderstood them, I will refrain from engaging in a public debate on the safety of young children left vulnerable and unprotected.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – Controversial dancehall entertainer Bounty Killer has found himself in another run-in with the law.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport/National Sports Commission (NSC) in collaboration with the Regional Democratic Council of Region Three successfully hosted a Day of Interaction last Sunday at the Goed Fortuin Community Centre ground, West Bank Demerara.

In picture: Sheron Smith hands over the packages to Lifeline’s Executive Director Bruce Whatley.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Madonna’s Manhattan neighbour has sued her co-op and the building’s management company saying the pop star’s habit of rehearsing with loud music is a nuisance for other residents.

Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Introduction: This is an updated column from a year ago given this issue was once again raised by the Mayor of Georgetown and the need for new revenues in order to improve the city. 

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil wants to forge a common position among all Amazon basin countries for a global climate summit later this year, the country’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, said yesterday.

Commissioner of Police Henry Greene admitted at the Guyana Police Force’s 170th anniversary awards ceremony last July that the rising rates of armed robbery with violence and robbery with aggravation continue to be “worrisome.”

Abigail McDonald was crowned champion at the Guyana Association of Scrabble Players (GASP) Diwali Scrabble Championship held Saturday at the  Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC).

Dear Editor, As I understand it the idea of the Low Carbon Development Strategy is:  “Guyana leaves its forest standing and rich nations pay us” Questions: How much forest are we going to invest in this project?