Articles published on Saturday, May 15, 2010
-ministry says it took over ‘inadequate’ facility President Bharrat Jagdeo has ordered a review of the currently inoperable Supenaam ferry stelling, following charges by the construction company that modifications done by the Ministry of Works led to its current state.
–cops thwart attempt to postpone burial Bridgette Gangadin, who was allegedly killed by her husband, was laid to rest at the Good Hope Cemetery yesterday, following funeral services at the homes of her parents and in-laws.
-judge criticises police investigation Hafeez Khan, who had been accused of murdering his friend Anthony ‘Pumpkin’ Waldron, was found not guilty yesterday.
Commissioner of the Guyana Lands and Surveys Commis-sion (GLSC) Doorga Persaud says that an application for state lands at Manarabisi by Presidential Advisor Odinga Lumumba was received and approved during the PNC administration.
President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday called on all Guyanese to embrace “a green economy,” which he said is key to transforming the country into one of the richest economies in the world, on par with the US.
This weekend the compound of St Joseph Mercy Hospital is expected to be a hive of activity as a massive clean-up exercise of the burnt section of the institution will be conducted by staff.
A Kitty fruit vendor was granted $100,000 bail yesterday after pleading not guilty to a charge of robbery with aggravation.
A minibus driver was released on $75,000 bail after he was charged with conspiring to commit a felony yesterday.
A man was yesterday remanded to prison by acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson on a charge of fraudulent conversion.
A woman was yesterday charged with inflicting a sound thrashing on her 70-year-old mother with a piece of wood and fracturing her hand.
-Corbin Opposition leader Robert Corbin yesterday said the recent call by the United Kingdom and other countries at the UN Conference in Geneva for an independent probe into the “phantom squad” and human rights abuses here vindicates the PNCR’s advocacy and the work of the joint opposition parties.
Several Berbicians recently benefitted from free eye tests and spectacles when the East Canje Lions Club (ECLC) and the New Amsterdam Lions Club (NALC) held a clinic at the den at Adelphi, Canje.
The Ministry of Culture yesterday handed over copies of the Guyana Classics books to secondary schools.
The official vehicle of Trinidad and Tobago’s opposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar, who is the prime ministerial candidate of the coalition People’s Partnership, was hijacked yesterday, prompting new security measures to address her safety.
The West Demerara Regional Hospital has completed an internal investigation into the death of Waheeda Haroon-Basil, who died last Thursday after giving birth at the facility.
Tuschen hire-car drivers plan to raise fares on Monday citing the atrocious roads in the Tuschen New Housing Scheme which they say damage their vehicles.
GROS ISLET, (Reuters) – Magical Michael Hussey smashed three sixes in four balls to inspire Australia to a remarkable three-wicket win over holders Pakistan in the last over of yesterday’s Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in St Lucia.
– Whipple preparing rugby squad to deliver a whipping By Floyd Christie Head Coach of the West Indies rugby team and National Rugby Technical Director, Joe Whipple, is on a four-day visit to Guyana to conduct and coordinate practice sessions and fitness programmes for the national squad at the National Park in preparation for the upcoming Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Games.
-NDIA The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) has accused the Region 4 Chairman Clement Corlette of attempting to cover up rather than accept its responsibility for negligent management of the Garden of Eden koker that broke on Wednesday.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – While LeBron James contemplates where he will play next season, speculation is rampant on the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ two-time league MVP.
-during robbery attempt In a daring attempted robbery, gunmen yesterday afternoon barged into the office of a city doctor, hit him several times to the head and left those who witnessed the violent display terrified.
The Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) will be hosting the 2010 International AIDS Candlelight Memorial – Guyana Vigil tomorrow evening in front of the St.
MADRID, (Reuters) – Seventh seed Jelena Jankovic failed to handle the blistering shots of outsider Aravane Rezai or the unseasonably cold temperature as she slumped out of the Madrid Open at the quarter-final stage yesterday.
In an effort to raise funds to send a child overseas for surgery to fix a dislocated spine, the Kool Runnings Family of Enmore will stage a six-a-side, five-overs softball cricket competition at the Enmore Community Centre ground on May 26 (Independence Day).
GROS ISLET, (Reuters) – Pakistan coach Waqar Younis refused to blame his side after they were on the receiving end of an astonishing Australia fightback in yesterday’s Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in St Lucia.
Linden is slated to benefit from a number of projects totalling in excess of $47.5M, most of which are to be executed manually by residents of 12 community development groups (CDGs) throughout Region 10.
GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – West Indies women’s quest for a spot in the World Twenty20 Championship final finished in disappointment yesterday, when they slid to a 56-run defeat to New Zealand.
Magistrate Ann McLennan on Wednesday remanded Brazilian Antonio Francis to prison after he failed to pay a $65,000 fine for simple larceny.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – An audience of more than two million people has been glued to Caribbean radio and television sets as they followed the ICC World Twenty20 Championship, according to an estimate by regional host broadcaster, the Caribbean Media Corporation.
GROS ISLET, (Reuters) – Australia captain Michael Clarke said yesterday’s remarkable three-wicket triumph over Pakistan in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in St Lucia proved his side could win from any position.
By Candace Phillips It was a night of elegance and frolic that showcased the loving bond between mother and daughter as Supa Stylistics held the 19th Annual Mother and Daughter Pageant last Saturday at the National Cultural Centre.
-after almost 5 years in jail Nigel Kissoon on Wednesday walked out of the Christianburg Magistrates’ Court a free man after having served four years and 10 months in prison charged with five offences.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – A shoving match broke out yesterday at the weigh-in for this weekend’s title fight between WBA super lightweight champion Amir Khan of Britain and challenger Paulie Malignaggi of New York.
Culture Box Why is the West Indies cricket team continuing to torment its fans in such cruel fashion?
Hi Everyone, The Swiss Roll, like the Pau I wrote about a couple of months ago, is another one of those outstanding treats that was frequently offered at cake sales back in the days of my growing up.
The Guyana Police Force yesterday issued wanted bulletins for two men, who are being sought for questioning in relation to attempted murder and narcotics trafficking.
BOSTON, (Reuters) – The Boston Celtics scored a stunning playoff upset on Thursday with a 94-85 win over a top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers team that had been heavily favoured to win the franchise’s first NBA championship.
By Sara Bharrat At 18, Darren Anthony Mc Almont isn’t just dreaming of what he wants to be tomorrow.
Two men snatched $50, 000 during a robbery at the Hilton Chinese Restaurant on Thursday, minutes after they posed as customers and ordered food.
DOHA, (Reuters) – Jamaica’s Asafa Powell recovered from a poor start to take the plaudits in the men’s 100 metres at the opening Diamond League meet in steamy Qatar yesterday.
By Marlon Munroe The dye has been cast for the fourth installment of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control/Guyana Amateur Boxing Association Pro Am boxing card billed for May 28 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from 20:00 hours.
Dear Editor, I am a prisoner of New Amsterdam female prison.
Two employees of the Pomeroon Oil Mills were yesterday afternoon robbed at a Better Hope, East Coast Demerara business entity while making a delivery.
Dear Editor, A landed proprietor (name provided) has taken me to court for the fifth time now in relation to a seven-acre plot of rice land located at Aurora on the Essequibo Coast.
National calypsonians Young Bill Rogers and Precious Pearl were among several persons whose poems were selected and published in this year’s edition of the Guyana Annual.
The Albouystown-Charlestown superstars, who are currently the undefeated champions of the Mackeson National Super Ward Basketball Championships, is slated to face their toughest competition yet when they go up against the celebrities of the championships tonight at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
US-award winning Guyanese artist Jorge Bowenforbes, will later this month host an exhibition depicting pre-Independence images of Guyana.
When Sonia Noel officially launched the new season of Model Search three weeks ago, she also rolled out the other instalments which are being promoted as “bigger, better seasons”.
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) will launch an Elite Training Programme to facilitate senior cricketers in the county on May 23 at the Albion Community Development Centre ground.
Dear Editor, “The trade union movement is dying,” said the GTUC President at last the May Day celebration, according to Stabroek News of May 2.
Wendell Meusa maintained a slim lead in the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) Keishar’s/FIDE qualifying tournament following play on Wednesday.
BANGKOK, (Reuters) – Thai troops and rioting anti-government demonstrators clashed again early today, intensifying a violent political conflict and turning Bangkok’s commercial district into a bloody battlefield.
All members of the public are invited to see Page 3 at the Indian Cultural Centre, New Haven, Bel Air today from 5.30 pm.
Dear Editor, Last Wednesday an officer from the Ministry of Education barged into the Vryman’s Erven Secondary School.
The International Pharmaceutical Agency (IPA) Group of Companies has come on board for the annual National Sports Commission (NSC) three-stage cycling event.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The once sheltered children of the late Michael Jackson have become Internet sensations after home-made videos of two of his three children playing up for web cameras were leaked and appeared on YouTube.
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan legislators voted on Thursday to clamp down on foreign exchange trading, while President Hugo Chavez threatened to close financial brokerages, which he accuses of undermining the bolivar currency.
Dear Editor, Even grudgingly, your detractors must give your paper credit for your exposes on shoddy work done throughout Guyana with taxpayers’ money.
MANILA, (Reuters) – Benigno Aquino’s convincing performance in this week’s Philippine presidential poll point to a smooth transition over the next six weeks, but the outgoing administration could cause some headaches.
WASHINGTON/PORT FOURCHON, La., (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday slammed the companies involved in a massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill as BP Plc readied a siphoning system to contain a growing environmental disaster.
Defending champions Leonora girls and Meten-Meer-Zorg boys’ were recently crowned winners of the West Coast Demerara (WCD) zone of the Seeraj Construction Company AL Sport and Tour Promotions Schools Windball Competition.
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Kremlin chief Dmitry Medvedev yesterday said the Brazilian president was unlikely to succeed in his last ditch attempt to prevent further sanctions against Iran by mediating with the Islamic Republic.
Dear Editor, Stabroek News on April 29 carried an issue of the Guyana Review which had on its front page, a captioned article, ‘Robert Corbin: A political career at the crossroads.’
(Reuters) – Thought you knew all there was to know about the Twilight movies and their stars?
Athletics fans can expect some thrilling performances tomorrow as the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) hosts their International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Athletics Day Championships at the Police Sports Club ground.
HAVANA (Reuters) – A Cuban appeals court threw out a 20-month jail sentence for a dissident journalist yesterday and ordered her to pay a small fine instead, a ruling she said was a win for opponents of Cuba’s communist government.
MADRID, (Reuters) – President Nicolas Sarkozy slammed his fist on the table and threatened to pull France out of the euro at a meeting of European leaders deciding Greece’s aid package last Friday, according to Spain’s El Pais newspaper.
(EUR) – Macy Gray is claiming that prejudice still exists within the music industry, particularly against African American artists who perform outside of the traditional black music genres.
Dear Editor, In this modern world, flying somewhere is still a thrill and the aeroplanes we use are amazing machines, carrying us and our belongings wherever we desire to go on our planet.
NEW YORK (Billboard) – Eminem scored his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart on Thursday as “Not Afraid” became just the 16th song to debut at the top in the tally’s 52-year history.
MUMBAI, (Reuters) – India’s ban on imports of Chinese telecommunications equipment over spying fears underscores deep mistrust of its neighbour but is unlikely to derail cooperation between the world’s two fastest growing economies.
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) Special Events Committee has organised a one-day cricketing clinic for junior cricketers in the ancient county.
Rights group and churches weigh in There have been more calls for Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding to resign.
Dear Editor, The phenomenon of anger seems endemic to our social fabric in Guyana.
A clutch of voters registered to a small flat inhabited by a single lady (and her cat)?
