Daily Archive: Saturday, November 21, 2009

-on the run for drug trafficking By Oluatoyin Alleyne A bogus doctor, who was allowed to set up shop in Lethem for nearly two months and hire staff from the Lethem Hospital, has been outed as an alleged Venezuelan drug dealer on the run.

Researchers say they have discovered a new amphibian species here that can survive on land with no nostrils, lungs or legs.

The bandit who died in a shoot-out with private security guards at the East Ruimveldt Market on Thursday evening has been identified as Trevor McLean of Den Amstel who had also gained notoriety by fleeing from the Mazaruni prison in 2007.

A draft document from Guyana on the movement of private vehicles across the Takutu is currently under consideration by Brazilian authorities and how to handle stolen vehicles is also being addressed.

The education ministry is considering the introduction of a new literacy assessment to determine whether primary-level students meet the required standard to sit the National Grade Six Examination (NGSE).

Teachers at Queen’s College staged a sit-in yesterday, vowing to continue until their concerns about the appointment of retired Deputy Principal, Gem Rohlehr to the post of temporary Deputy Principal are addressed.

Angry Tiger Bay residents vented against the police yesterday after a shot fired at a man on Queen Street narrowly missed a toddler.

Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy is reporting an overwhelming response to the National Week of Testing which kicked off on Monday, and the campaign has been extended until tomorrow in an effort to accommodate sections of the population still desirous of getting tested.

Paying homage to an officer who was integral to the development of the Coast Guard Unit, the army yesterday renamed the facility the Guyana Coast Guard Ship (GCGS) Hinds.

Relatives of the man found dead in a reservoir earlier this week are upset at the way his body was treated after they discovered it was dumped in the non–functioning Le Repentir Mortuary, where it was partly devoured by animals.

By Marlon Munroe Berbice completed an emphatic seven-wicket victory over Demerara on the last day of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) senior four-day tournament that concluded yesterday at the Everest Cricket Club ground.

Plant Manager of TCL Guyana Inc (TGI) Mark Bender says that the local subsidiary of the TCL Group has never failed to meet the demands of the local cement market since operations began here in January 2007.

La Grange, West Bank Demerara farmer Safir Ali Warisali has been plagued by a different kind of pest, which he says has repeatedly looted him of his produce over the last eight months, A visibly-frustrated Warisali, 56, told Stabroek News that although he has made several repeated complaints to police, no effort has been made to arrest the assailant, whom he says is a “known troublemaker” and “freely roams the area on a daily basis.”

By Tony Cozier Every time it appears impossible for things to get any worse for West Indies cricket, they do.

BRISBANE, Australia, CMC – Rookies Adrian Barath and Travis Dowlin hit attractive half-centuries on Friday as West Indies launched their bid to save their four-day first class match against Queensland Bulls.

The recent passage of laws aimed at protecting the nation’s children has been commended by UNICEF’s Deputy Country Representative Rudi Luchmann, who says emphasis should now be placed on proper enforcement.

Britain’s Prince Charles has praised the leadership of President Bharrat Jagdeo in the climate change arena.

By Rawle Toney Following the announcement by former president of Riddim Squad Football Club, Eton Cordis that he will be taking the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) to court after he had been stabbed at the Tucville ground three weeks ago during a football match between Riddim Squad and Pele, the GFF is now threatening to suspend the club if the lawsuit goes through.

By Oluatoyin Alleyne Guyana is being represented at this year’s Miss World Pageant in South Africa by a 24-year-old, multi-talented young woman who sees herself as level-headed, is confident and is of the opinion that her strongest points in the contest are her talent and her charity work.

Former Local Government Minister Clinton Collymore has said the blocking of a drainage canal by M & M Snackette, opposite the Demerara Harbour Bridge, was never authorized.

Guyanese track star Aliann Pompey has been on the international circuit since 2000 and although she has not yet agreed to participate in the London Olympics she remains committed to representing Guyana at other imminent meets.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is searching for a soldier who was discovered missing during roll call at its Eteringbang base Tuesday morning.

Culture Box I’ve been told that I have invisible – to use the proper term – testicles.

Rangers SC of West Demerara and Essequibo’s Die Hard XI will clash in the final of the open category in the Mike’s Pharmacy countrywide softball competition today at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground.

The National Communications Network (NCN) is revamping its shortwave transmission system that will see the return of radio signals to interior locations and nearby countries.

Hi Everyone, Bunches of beautiful ripe, red Annatto can be found on the tree just outside the classroom where I teach.

The Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) is moving to fill the existing vacancies within the organization and has scheduled a special general meeting next week.

PHOENIX, (Reuters) – The U.S. government will audit  hiring records of 1,000 firms in agriculture, healthcare and  other areas to determine if they have illegal immigrants  working for them, authorities said yesterday.

Timehri Panthers and Grove Hi Tec hammer rivals Timehri Panthers, led by a Collis Messiah second half double, romped to a comfortable 3-0 win over Mocha Champs when rivalry in the Stag Beer East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Division One League continued Sunday last at the Grove playfield.

The Ministry of Education yesterday hosted an assessment and review exercise of its Education Strategic Plan (ESP) in order to ensure that its objectives are being achieved.

TEGUCIGALPA, Nov 20 (Reuters) – A Honduran television  station that backs deposed President Manuel Zelaya accused the  de facto government of interfering with its broadcast signal yesterday, replacing news programs with cowboy movies.

The fixation here with Jamaican stage shows continues next month when Synergy Promotions offers up a taste of the latest instalment of comic relief from the island, Like Father Like Son at the National Cultural Centre on December 6 and 7.

Members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) recently benefited from an “Integrity Training Programme” which dealt with impact of corruption or lack of integrity on the economy.

Defending champion Warren Mc Kay will be looking to defend his title when the 10th annual Diamond Mineral Water 50-mile cycle road race takes place tomorrow.

Dear Editor, I have been parking in the National Park since 1995 and do three or more laps walking as exercise.

The wider Guyanese public will now have an opportunity to meet Norris Mitter, the reoccurring character in the new Mori J’Von Comedy Jam, when  the show opens up to the public next Wednesday and Friday night at the National Cultural Centre.

LONDON, (Reuters) – A Briton who strangled his wife  during a nightmare because he believed he was attacking an  intruder, walked free from court yesterday after prosecutors  withdrew their case against him.

World governing body for football FIFA on Wednesday began their one week referee seminar which falls under their RAP programme at Zoom Inn Hotel.

The husband of the Eccles woman who was brutally chopped about her body with a cutlass was yesterday arraigned on an attempted murder charge.

Dear Editor, I saw my colleagues lamenting about LEAP’s continuity and whither goeth the programme after December 31, 2009.

AHMEDABAD, India, (Reuters) – Opener Gautam Gambhir  stroked his third century in as many matches and Sachin  Tendulkar recorded his 43rd test hundred to guide India to a  draw in the first test against Sri Lanka yesterday.

Dear Editor, Do you believe President Jagdeo? During this time where so many matters need redress he is promising law to ensure all taxis are painted in one colour.

Orin Favourite of South Cummingsburg, was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for break and enter larceny.

LUCKNOW, India, (Reuters Life!) – Shrews, beware: a  group of Indian husbands tired of being harassed by their wives  are demanding the local government create a male protection  society to address their grievances.

On Tuesday, Sidewalk Cafe screens the latest production from Linden resident, Michael James.

The Indian Film Festival concludes with Chokher Bali and Mr and Mrs Iyer on Wednesday and Friday at the Indian Cultural Centre in New Haven, Bel Air.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao’s desire to  take on Floyd Mayweather may not be enough to persuade the  American to climb into the ring for a dream fight against the  Filipino, promoter Bob Arum said on Thursday.

Dear Editor, The General Secretary – and presidential aspirant – of the ruling party must be congratulated on his flexibility.

Albert De Freitas, the accused in the October 25 River View, Ruimveldt shooting, was on Thursday granted bail by acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, after his lawyer made a successful application for bail.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Afghan President Hamid  Karzai is an “unworthy partner” who does not deserve a big  boost either in U.S.

Dear Editor, Ever so often one would see and hear the head of Go-Invest speaking about a number of projects going on stream.

Four persons were yesterday charged for a brutal brawl that culminated in an acid bath.

NEW YORK (Billboard) – Jay-Z earned his fourth No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart on Thursday with “Empire State of Mind,” his collaboration with Alicia Keys.

-regional four day tournament to be one round affair To accommodate renewed international competition for the West Indies ‘A’ team, the regional first-class tournament is to revert to one round from next season after a year of home-and-away return matches.

BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia will not be provoked into armed conflict with Venezuela despite the neighboring country’s aggressive rhetoric and its dynamiting of two cross-border pedestrian bridges, Colom-bia’s defense minister said yesterday.

HERAT, Afghanistan, (Reuters) – A suicide bomber in  southwestern Afghanistan killed 17 people yesterday, and an  Afghan lawmaker escaped a separate blast on the outskirts of  Kabul but five of his bodyguards were killed, officials said.

In the spirit of the festive season Cinderella Promotions will hold an evening of songs and poetry tomorrow at the Kingston Seawall Bandstand.

(Antigua Sun) – The 24-year-old Guyanese man who was convicted last month for uttering false documents to immigration officials is expected to be jointly charged with a Guyanese woman believed to be an accomplice.

Stacey Weaver (right) was admitted to the bar on Monday by Justice Roxanne George.

The IDB has approved a regional grant of up to US$2.25 million to support initiatives to increase political participation by women from Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dear Editor, Mr F Skinner’s letter (‘Wealth transforms and strengthens one’s position in the political process,’ SN, November 19) confirms we are walking a different path towards empowerment.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Middlesex have signed Australian Adam Gilchrist for next year’s Twenty20 campaign and hope to  recruit Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar as well, the  English county side said Thursday.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A former U.S. State  Department official and his wife pleaded guilty yesterday to  charges that they spied for almost three decades for the  Communist-led Cuban government.

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) – John Mayer is on track to debut at No.

A man was stabbed about his body and on both palms yesterday after he was accused of trying to steal a motor cycle.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Rain washed out the first  one-day international between South Africa and England without a  ball being bowled yesterday.

Dear Editor, After reading about the brazen attacks on two police stations and the supreme court just before  the alleged torture of a child by the police, one is led to wonder about the root cause of violent crime. 

New army recruits demonstrate unarmed combat before their graduation on Thursday.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The routine reopening of  India’s parliament has suddenly emerged as an awkward test for  the Congress-led government’s ability to push reforms such as  price deregulation in the face of opposition from its rural  base.

Nine million added to poverty list The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says an additional nine million people have sunk into poverty this year.

A few weeks ago, addressing the Queen’s College anniversary celebrations (in a blackout), Dr Roopnaraine asked his audience (and by extension all Guyanese) to “embrace the idea that the quality of our life is dependent on the quality of life of others.”