Daily Archive: Friday, March 26, 2010

President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday said that a final attempt would be made to conclude the reform of the local government system, before the holding of the long-delayed elections.

A 28-year-old Haslington, East Coast Demerara resident was last night rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was shot in his home village under unclear circumstances.

– media invited but shut out President Bharrat Jagdeo while singing the praises of call centre Qualfon during a visit to the company’s Beterverwatging location called for more Guyanese to invest in such businesses since the cost of bandwidth will soon be a fraction of what it is at present with two fibre optic cables being brought to these shores.

A  Brazilian miner was shot dead during an armed robbery at his mining camp located at Black Water Backdam, Cuyuni River, on Wednesday morning.

Gunshots rang out on Norton Street yesterday afternoon when police opened fire on a man on a bicycle who ran and hid in a yard and was only found after relentless searching by several heavily armed ranks.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said he believes Tuesday’s grenade attack on the home of the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) head was sparked by the excellent work that is being done to catch fuel smugglers.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the source of employment for many of our citizens. 

Two men, suspected to be involved in an attempted robbery at Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice (WCB) were sentenced to three years imprisonment after pleading guilty to possession of narcotics.

The power company is now implementing what it terms a modern Customer Information System (CIS), which will allow the immediate allocation of any payment made against an outstanding balance at any of its nine network commercial offices and the timely processing of bills.

Tamayo De Mendonca, a Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) cashier, was yesterday slapped with two additional charges of larceny by a clerk when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson.

Several of the farmers who have been asked to vacate their farmlands in order to facilitate the construction of the Hope/Dochfour canal are still awaiting compensation for the crops that they had on the farmlands.

– but Demerara Estates had to cut back, GuySuCo says The Guyana Sugar Corporation said yesterday it has succeeded in planting substantial quantities of new cane despite the prolonged drought but the Demerara Estates have had to cut back on their re-planting programme.

This year’s rodeo promises to be the biggest, offering a variety of opportunities for an anticipated 10,000 visitors, Chairman of the Rodeo Committee John Matedo has said.

The Guyana Table Tennis Association has received donations in aid of their trip to Puerto Rico to take part in the 5th Caribbean Pre-Cadet Championships from March 27 to April 1.

– driver allegedly aided and abetted A 16-year-old boy accused of having carnal knowledge of a 15-year-old girl and a 30-year-old chauffeur who allegedly aided him, were granted bail when they appeared at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s court on Wednesday.

By Marlon Munroe President of Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United FC Odinga Lumumba has confirmed that Bath Estate FC of Dominica will not be competing in Group-D of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) club championships scheduled to begin tomorrow at the Georgetown Cricket Club ground at 16:00 hours.

By Marlon Munroe The Shondel ‘Mystery Lady’ Alfred/Corrine ‘Sexy Panther’ De Groot rematch will finally materialize on May 2 after Alfred signed her contract yesterday at the Duke Street office of Presidential Adviser on Empowerment and head of Mc Neil Promotions, Odinga Lumumba.

A notorious gang dubbed the ‘Skeldon Crew’ is creating havoc in the New Amsterdam Prison, resulting in fear for the prison authorities stationed there.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson sentenced a West Coast Berbice man yesterday to one year imprisonment for escaping from lawful custody while he was at the Kitty Police Station.

Eight bouts on the card tonight By Marlon Munroe Stanza two of the Friday Night Fights sanctioned by the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) and the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) is expected to produce eight power packed bouts in the amateur and professional ranks at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall tonight.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Cricket Development Committee (CDC) will be hosting a one-day workshop for managers and potential managers this Sunday at the GCB Secretariat from 8:45am.

Police have issued a wanted bulletin for a 32-year-old man in connection with trafficking in narcotics.

The bauxite union’s Acting General Secretary Leslie Gonsalves said that his union, which represents workers of the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI), will intensify its struggle as it fights for the rights of fired workers and against perceived attempts by the administration at union busting.

National all-rounder Davanie Sewnarine will lead Demerara in the upcoming 50-over Inter-County tournament set for April 11, after selectors named a 14-woman squad on Tuesday.

Dear Editor, I do appreciate, or at least did at one time like, a good farce, the type fashioned to offer light public entertainment in theatres and playhouses the world over. 

PNCR Leader Robert Corbin says that his party is vigorously opposed to recent suggestions that the law regarding casino gambling should be amended to allow Guyanese the freedom to patronise local casinos.

East Demerara has called up a 26-man squad for the second phase of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Male Under-17 Inter-Association Tournament that continues this Saturday at Georgetown Football Club (GFC) Ground.

Three men of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam were taken into custody on Wednesday evening following a series of joint services operations which commenced in ‘B’ Division this week.

Dear Editor, As a society that wants to become a caring one we must do more for the elderly.

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi  and former test skipper Younus Khan have challenged recent  punishments by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Says legitimizing illegal Suriname cross-border trade should be taken seriously Commercial and trade relations between Guyana and neighboring states should not be sacrificed on the altar of territorial controversies and Guyana should seize whatever feasible opportunities to strengthen relations with contiguous countries, according to Chairman of the Private Sector Commission Captain Gerry Gouveia.

Dear Editor, Please allow me to respond to the letter headlined `Tenured employment of Crops and Livestock employees to be ended’ by Mr.

Business Editorial Whoever was responsible for bringing the Guyanese business community and the large Brazilian business delegation from the state of Roraima together earlier this week  – and we understand that it was a Go-Invest initiative – ought to take a bow.

– aims to achieve optimal output by installing new equipment The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is undertaking a seven-month study to update its sewerage master plan as the city’s demographics have changed since the last plan was drafted in 1995.

ORLANDO,  (Reuters) – After 20 wins in over two  decades on the PGA Tour, Davis Love III should not need any  advice about his game but a quiet word in his ear has helped  him rediscover his form.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago all-rounder Imran Khan, widely tipped to be named in the West Indies A team next week, made history here Tuesday when he smashed the highest score in domestic Twenty20 cricket.

Dear Editor, I wish to respond to a letter penned by Mervyn Williams regarding the reorganization of the extension service within the Ministry of Agriculture `Tenured employment of crops and livestock employees to be ended’ in yesterday’s Stabroek News.

Nearly two years after he disappeared, family members of Shane Maxius still believe that “he is still somewhere out there alive” and have renewed search efforts for the labourer.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – West Indies assistant coach David Williams wants to see better pitches prepared throughout the region, especially with the World Twenty20 Championship looming next month.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) recognised the service of 66 employees with awards when it held a function to mark its 10 anniversary recently at Customs House.

Dear Editor, I wish to put on record my great appreciation and respect for a gentleman of excellence, our Honourable Prime Minister, Mr.

By Jacquelyn Hamer In the course of my enquiries into aspects of small business development in Guyana the outcomes of which I have been using as a basis for publication of occasional columns in this newspaper I learnt of the existence of the Guyana Small Business Association (GSBA) which, I was advised, has been serving as an umbrella organization for small and micro-sized local businesses  for some time.

The Environmental Community Health Organisation (ECHO) is calling on the relevant stakeholders to educate the public on the effects of El Nino and to provide support where necessary.

The business community in the Brazilian state of Roraima is making no secret of its interest in strengthening business ties with Guyana and the 50-member mixed business delegation that travelled overland from northern Brazil to engage the Guyanese business community earlier this week provides the first major indication that the Brazilians are keen to take advantage of the prospects that have been opened up by last year’s commissioning of the Takutu Bridge.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies batsman Shiv Chanderpaul has remained unmoved in the latest ICC Test Player Rankings released yesterday.

Dear Editor, In relation to the feature on Mon 22nd March on the old bakery chimney, having played cricket at 7 years in the Perreira’s yard – west of Bedford Methodist – 1945, at the end of WWII – let me add some comments.

Global Competitiveness Report The 2009/2010 Global Competitiveness Report prepared by the World Economic Forum, has cited high taxation, crime and theft and corruption as ‘the three “most problematic factors” associated with doing business in Guyana.

HAVANA (Reuters) – A replica of the 19th century slave ship Amistad, made famous in a Stephen Spielberg movie, sailed into Havana Bay yesterday with US and Cuba flags flying side by side in a hopeful display of friendship.

Dear Editor, GECOM Chairman, Dr. Steve Surujbally’s declaration that GECOM cannot and must not be held responsible for the delay of Local Government Elections, (“Delay in Local Government polls not financially feasible,” SN, March 25), may not not entirely true if GECOM, as an independent entity charged with responsibility for preparing and staging elections in accordance with its constitutional mandate, could have taken legal steps during Dr.

Indramattie Boladass’s relatives say they are determined to get justice for her and have now sought the help of Red Thread to ensure that the matter is fully investigated as it should have been initially.

(Cricinfo) Sachin Tendulkar was the rudder, Shikhar Dhawan provided propulsion, and they combined for a 92-run opening partnership which charted Mumbai Indians’ course for success at the Brabourne Stadium.

Dear Editor, Our politicians have a lot to learn from their U.S

(Cricinfo) Royal Challengers Bangalore David Warner exploded at the top and Kedar Jadhav provided a fiery finish to charge Delhi Daredevils to a strong 183, which they defended with relative ease.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The head of UN peacekeeping said yesterday he wants a full investigation of an ambush of UN-African Union peacekeepers in Sudan’s conflict-racked western Darfur region.

– integrity office reads riot act against corrupt businesses, consultants in several Latin American countries Cases of fraud and corruption inquiries involving projects funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have more than doubled over the past five years according to the recently released 2009 Institutional Integrity Report prepared by the Bank’s Office of Institutional Integrity (OII).

Andrew Vigilance and Hassan Murray were granted bail in the amount of $75,000 each when they made their second appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday charged with attempting to break and enter a house.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican yesterday angrily attacked the media over its reporting of sexual abuse of children by priests, saying there was an “ignoble attempt” to smear Pope Benedict “at any cost”.

CARACAS (Reuters) – The head of a pro-opposition TV station in Venezuela said he was detained at an airport yesterday for criticizing President Hugo Chavez’s government during an international media forum.

Dear Editor, The Personnel Manager of RUSAL and former chief labour officer Mr.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 348’s trading results showed consideration of $1,938,424 from 174,070 shares traded in 14 transactions as compared to session 347 which showed consideration of $3,109,381 from 101,222 shares traded in 13 transactions. 

A man who claimed he did not escape but paid police officers to let him out of the Reliance Police Station, yesterday appeared in the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court and was remanded to prison.

LONDON, CMC – Usain Bolt has now become the source of a fierce battle between two of Britain’s leading television broadcasters.

(Nassau Guardian) – A male teacher accused of having unnatural sex with two male students at the Eight Mile Rock High School made his first appearance before a magistrate on Wednesday following his extradition from New York.

Dear Editor, Vidyaratha Kissoon hits out at hatemongers in the Sunday Stabroek of March 21st, with the startling assertion that human beings are a sort of “polysexual.”

GENEVA (Reuters) – A UN report that found aid for Somalia had been diverted to militants has caused funds to dry up even though the allegations are unsubstantiated, the top UN humanitarian official for Somalia said.

Frankly Speaking…By A.A. Fenty – respect homosexuals’ rights! Yes I’ve decided to step out of my depth briefly today.

On Wednesday, the Organization of American States re-elected the Chilean politician, José Miguel Insulza, and the Surinamese diplomat, Albert Ramdin, as Secretary General and Assistant Secretary General respectively for the next five years.

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, (Reuters) – LeBron James  led Cleveland to an eighth consecutive victory on Wednesday,  scoring 38 points in the Cavaliers’ 105-92 win over the New  Orleans Hornets.

(Prepared by the Guyana marketing Corporation and published by Stabroek News Business as a public service)