Daily Archive: Saturday, July 3, 2010

A constable in the Tactical Service Unit was fatally shot while trying to apprehend a robber in Lamaha Springs last evening.

–had neck injury, autopsy finds A post-mortem examination (PME) performed on the body of Dacwan Sutherland, which was fished out of a Sophia trench on Thursday morning, revealed that he died as a result asphyxiation due to drowning compounded by compression injury to the neck.

-new housing scheme to be built Mahdia residents occupying the now devastated Arcade were warned two months ago of the dangers of their businesses being so close together and were urged to obtain at least two fire extinguishers each, Region Eight Chairman, Senor Bell says.

-second autopsy finds Months after Sangeeta Persaud’s death, the Ministry of Home Affairs has released the findings of a second autopsy which found that she died from acute meningitis.

A Middle Street businessman was admitted to the intensive care unit of a city hospital yesterday after he allegedly shot himself to the chin.

A relief fund for the Mahdia fire victims has been established by the Guyana Gold Miners Association (GGDMA) and so far $10M has been raised.

A man was shot dead by a city constabulary rank at Bourda Market last night.

Residents of the mining community of Mahdia yesterday morning woke up to face the stark reality of the major business places in the hill-top community in smouldering ruins but there was also a resounding defiance as captured in the words of one resident:  fire  “nah goin stop Mahdia from developing.”

-Region 8 Chairman Region 8 Chairman Senor Bell is urging more resources for the Mahdia Police Station, saying it currently lacks the manpower and the equipment needed to serve it and other interior communities.

Strangers are returning to ‘hang out’ at the Patentia Secondary School but now teachers are fearful of saying anything to them following threats, according to sources at the school.

DDL will be staging a number of activities to mark the first ever Demerara Rum Heritage Month, in recognition of the world renowned El Dorado rums it produces.

By Candace Phillips “While some people smoke and drink, I draw,” says artist Rachel Pollard, describing her passion for art.

The main opposition PNCR is advocating that all government owned vehicles be colour coded, so that citizens can know whether these vehicles are being used for official purposes or to further the private agendas of the government and political operatives.

It has been almost two weeks since garbage collectors suspended their services to the city and there are now over 200 mini-dumps throughout the city as persons seek to deal with their garbage pile-up.

Do you live outside Georgetown? Are you faced with the problem of having nowhere to go jogging?

– as last hope Ghana blows penalty JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Ghana striker Asamoah  Gyan’s penalty miss in the dying seconds of extra time against Uruguay yesterday cost the African side a place in the World Cup  semi-finals and broke hearts across the continent.

Duck Curry Competition Hi Everyone, For the past few years, The Guyanese Association of Barbados Inc (GABI) has held an annual Taste of Guyana event in celebration of Guyana’s Independence.

– Dutch come flying back to oust favourites PORT ELIZABETH, (Reuters) – Netherlands scored two  second-half goals from out of the blue to stun five-times  champions Brazil 2-1 yesterday and march into the semi-finals of  the World Cup.

-after Kwakwani collision Prime Minister Samuel Hinds yesterday urged motorists using hinterland roads to always exercise caution and not be fooled by the low traffic situation.

-party politicising tragedy, says Ali The Alliance For Change (AFC) has expressed concern that despite a $150 million investment by the government to provide water to Mahdia, none was reportedly available to fight the inferno which raged through the community’s main commercial centre on Thursday evening.

Argentina vs. Germany 10:00am (Guyana Time) Paraguay vs. Spain 2:30pm (Guy-ana Time)

-poultry producers The supply of chicken and eggs on the local market is expected to return to normal in four to six weeks, according to the Guyana Poultry Producers Association (GPPA).

By Marlon Munroe The Lady Jaguars stand on the threshold of creating football history if they beat Cuba today by two clear goals at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground.

Guyana’s next top models are hours away from being crowned and this year and a plus size model will also be singled out.

Dear Editor, Last Sunday (June 27) the Stabroek News carried an article authored by Andre Haynes entitled ‘CADRES poll sample not representative of national demographic profile,’ and we believe that this warrants a response which speaks to the methodological issues raised as well as to the circumstances that have given rise to the publication of this article.

By Tamica Garnett National chess player Taffin Khan yesterday rebounded from his opening day defeats to snatch two victories against the visitors while Shiv Nandalall secured his first victory over the foreign opposition as the  Guyana/FIDE International Rating Tournament continued   at the Guyana National Stadium.

-urge end to rights violations Several Guyanese on Thursday protested outside Guyana’s High Commission in Central London, calling for human rights violations here to end and genuine “justice” for Kelvin Fraser, the 16-year-old schoolboy who was fatally shot by a policeman on June 7.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – The former head of South  Africa’s police force was found guilty on graft charges yesterday, making him one of the most senior officials to be  brought to justice for corruption in the country.

Lesa-gayle Wee Tom of Jamaica has joined the line-up of beauties competing for the Miss Jamzone International title this year and already she being touted as a hot favourite.

Dear Editor, What little sympathy I might have had for the plight of the Georgetown city administration evaporated yesterday afternoon about 6 pm when I was handed a notice at my gate demanding payment of the general rate for 2010.

Unknown persons on Thursday night opened fire on a former Customs and Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) officer while he was driving and the reason behind the attack is unclear.

This afternoon, the Indian Cultural Centre hosts a screening of the much underrated cinematic gem Maqbool.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo  Chavez said yesterday security forces arrested a member of a  gang led by accused plane bomber Luis Posada Carriles and  suggested the El Salvadorean suspect planned to kill him.

By Donald Duff I had never seen him play but had heard and read about him.

Dear Editor, It has been a number of years since DDL issued bonus shares to shareholders, and one is left to wonder why. 

Quick thinking by Cummings Lodge residents saved a two-storey building from being seriously damaged by fire yesterday morning.

Two major golf tournaments will highlight CARICOM weekend at the Lusignan Golf Club with players showcasing their talent today and Monday.

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Reuters) – A U.S. judge yesterday  ordered three suspects accused of being spies for Russia in the  United States to be held pending trial, in a case that has  renewed political tensions between Moscow and Washington.

Unable to garner the corporate support he would have liked to fund recordings of his music, Rapper Gialiani though disappointed, says he is not discouraged and will kick off his own fundraising activities starting tomorrow.

The ‘Temperature’ is said to be at boiling point as Wildfire Entertainment (WE) wraps up preparations for tonight’s concert featuring Tarrus Riley and Gyptian.

The launch of GT&T’S Emagine broadband service was receiving a lot of positive feedback from subscribers yesterday- a day after glitches dogged its launch.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to the article ‘Office of the President asks ERC to probe SN, KN on race articles’ (SN, July 2).

KIEV – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Ukraine  yesterday that the door to joining NATO remained open even  though its new leadership has abandoned alliance membership as a  long-term goal.

CARACAS (Reuters) – Progress in arbitration cases and new filings are putting more pressure on Venezuela’s cash-strapped state oil company PDVSA, which faces having to compensate various firms for assets that were nationalized.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal almost looked  apologetic as he whispered words of consolation into Andy  Murray’s ear after he made sure yesterday that Britain’s wait  for a men’s Wimbledon champion would roll into a 75th year.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Serena Williams may have  preferred the devil she knows in the Wimbledon singles final,  but sister Venus is out, and the defending champion knows only  her best will be good enough against the wily Vera Zvonareva.

-gov’t, donors not tapping women’s potential CIDA’s Head of Development Co-operation Raymond Drouin says women have untapped potential that could be used to further trade and development, but governments and donor partners are seemingly unaware of this fact.

NEW YORK (Billboard) – Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” spent a fourth week at No.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Warren Buffett has donated  another $1.93 billion to five charitable foundations, the  third-highest amount since the investor began donating 99  percent of his wealth in 2006.

(Trinidad Express) – Local business leaders have listed unfair trade among key issues they want to see tackled by Caribbean leaders, who start a four-day summit in Montego Bay this weekend.

Dear Editor, I am appealing to the speedboat association to look into the unsafe and uncomfortable boats that ply the Supenaam-Parika route.

LEICESTER, England, CMC – West Indies-A were upstaged in the fourth match of the Tri-Nation Series yesterday, when Cheteshwar Pujara scored 114 to set India-A up for a 53-run victory.

A 19-year-old is fighting for his life after he was the victim of a hit and run last night.

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – After years of difficult  negotiations, the U.N.

The US Embassy will host an American Music Appreciation, featuring the Poetica Musica Ensemble at the National Library today, from 09:00 hrs to 10:30 hrs.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – Jamaican dancehall entertainer Adijah Palmer otherwise called Vybz Kartel turned himself in to the police yesterday morning.

Dear Editor, On June 14, 2010 a highly regrettable incident took place at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.

The Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) is still to locate the mother of Eon Shurland, who has been in its custody since late April.

Media hounds who have trailed the life of sexy Nollywood top actress, Ini Edo appear not to have given the actress a breather.

CHICAGO, (Reuters) – When 10 people were fatally  shot and 44 wounded during a balmy June weekend in Chicago, the  city was rebranded as a symbol of out-of-control urban violence  reminiscent of gangster Al Capone’s bloody reign in the 1920s.

Low growth The World Bank says that growth in the Caribbean region, excluding Haiti, will accelerate modestly to 3.2% in 2010.

Dear Editor, The British High Commissioner, Mr Wheeler, must be living in a fool’s paradise.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Officials have failed to woo Usain Bolt to the 2010 Commonwealth Games to be staged later this year here.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – South Africa have asked the  International Cricket Council (ICC) to take action against West  Indian Sulieman Benn for incidents in this week’s third and  final test in Bridgetown, Barbados.

BOGOTA (Reuters) – At least eight people were killed and nine wounded, including two policemen, in a drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in northwest Colombia, police and local media said yesterday.

Dear Editor, First of all,I have to commend GT&T for its new and innovative marketing strategy with regard to the ‘emagine’ billboards project.

Britain’s imperial misadventures in Afghanistan used to be known as ‘the forgotten war,’ a label well suited to the United States’ current undertakings in Helmland, Marja and Kandahar – until recently.  

(Reuters) – Teen idol Taylor Lautner stars as werewolf Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, a vampire romance film that sees him compete with bloodsucker Edward Cullen for the heart of a high school girl.