Daily Archive: Monday, August 2, 2010

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Two Islamist militants were  found guilty today by a federal jury of plotting to bomb  New York’s John F.

Two friends died when their car smashed into a utility pole and then plunged into a canal at Leonora, West Coast Demerara (WCD) on Saturday night.

-bullet grazes victim, another beaten The police are investigating an armed robbery during which two UK–based Guyanese men and two females were attacked and robbed by three men armed with handguns on Saturday night while travelling along the East Bank of Demerara (EBD) public road.

Minutes after a gunman robbed a minibus conductor he was chased and subsequently nabbed in a Station Street, Kitty yard by police and public-spirited citizens.

By Candace Phillips Calls for unity and an appeal for support to ensure the survival of Afro-Guyanese culture were sounded as spiritual and cultural activities ushered in Emancipation Day here.

A temporary bridge which was constructed along the Ituni/Kwakwani trail two weeks ago after a part of the trail washed away is beginning to sink and residents in the area are calling on the authorities to address the issue.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson on Friday placed two men, who were allegedly found with counterfeit US currency in their possession, on bail in the sum of $300,000 when they appeared before her at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – The Cuban government, trying to  create more productive employment, will allow more Cubans to  work for themselves and hire their own workers, President Raul  Castro said yesterday.

Dear Editor, I am surprised by the sentimental reactions to the position taken by the AFC to rule out an alliance with the PNCR.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Jonathan Foo played the innings of a lifetime to trump memorable bowling from Ashley Nurse, as Guyana were crowned inaugural champions of the Caribbean Twenty20 Championship, following a one-wicket victory over Guyana in the Grand Final on Saturday.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Floods caused by a week of  heavy rain have killed more than 1,000 people in Pakistan’s  northwest and rescuers battled yesterday to distribute relief to  tens of thousands of people trapped.

Dear Editor, The word “pest” refers to any unwanted plants (weed), animal (e.g.

Numerous Guyanese turned out at the National Park where the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) hosted its Emancipation Day cultural programme and exhibition yesterday.

Dear Editor, ‘The entrenched political ruling class’ – the higher ups in the PNC and PPP/C – have created an aura of ‘pre-eminence’ over the past 10+ years; and a culture of entitlement or inevitability over the past 50 years, and are fighting hard to keep it.

Telecommunications services provider, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) says that over the last two weeks, its installations have come under increasing attacks from persons, either intent on causing maximum disruption to services, or simply, theft.

By Donald Duff Congratulation are in order for the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) whose junior national team once again dominated the annual Caribbean junior championships which ended recently in the Cayman Islands.

SRINAGAR, India, (Reuters) – At least nine people died  in Indian Kashmir yesterday in clashes between pro-independence  protesters and police, officials and witnesses said.

Dear Editor, How will NCN explain the latest travesty it has bestowed on Guyanese sports fans, specifically cricket fans? 

MICOUD, St Lucia, CMC – Barbados beat Guyana by seven wickets in their third round match of the TCL Group West Indies Under-19 One-Day Trophy at the Beauchamp Playing Field yesterday.

A resident of Sand Creek Village in South-Central Rupununi is blaming the police for not acting professionally, resulting in him not being able to get justice for the theft of sheep worth over $2 million nine months ago.

KABUL, (Reuters) – The Netherlands began pulling its  2,000 troops out of Afghanistan yesterday after a political row  brought down the Dutch government in February and as other  Western nations review their future roles in the war.

Dear Editor, As Guyana progresses into the next decade of new political leadership the incoming head of state must be well equipped to handle some truly colossal issues.

DUBAI/RIYADH, (Reuters) – Over a million BlackBerry  users face being cut off from key services in Saudi Arabia and  the UAE after authorities stepped up demands on maker Research  In Motion for access to encrypted messages  sent on the smartphone.

BUDAPEST, Hungary,  CMC – Mechanical problems forced British driver Lewis Hamilton out of contention as Red Bull’s Mark Webber won the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday, to snatch the lead in the Formula One drivers’ standings.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A mixture of horror, fury and disgust has greeted a video clip showing a man being fatally shot by a group of policemen while he was subdued and lying on the ground.

-talks being held with Jet Blue, American Airlines Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Manniram Prashad says he is particularly happy to partner with Bikerfest 2010 while Government fully endorses the activity that is billed for August 15 at the National Park, the Government Information Agency reported.

THEN: GUYANA’S AFRICAN PRESENCE In offering any commentary on the African – Guyanese history, development – or – lack-of-it – achievements and challenges in business, some historical context has to be attempted. 

(Trinidad Express) The proposed appointment of retired Justice of Appeal Mustapha Ibrahim, who was announced on Friday as the chairman of the commission of enquiry into the 1990 coup attempt, has been “reviewed in consultation with the learned judge”, Attorney General Anand Ramlogan stated on Saturday.

VIENNA, (Reuters) – Prosecutors have found secret  accounts in which the late Austrian right-wing leader Joerg  Haider hid as much as 45 million euros ($59 million), the  Austrian magazine Profil reported yesterday.

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Former Pakistan captain and senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf has been summoned out of  retirement to join the team for the rest of their series in  England, the Pakistan Cricket Board said yesterday.

A twenty-four-year-old man who was arrested by police last weekend in connection with the murder of Dacwan Sutherland, whose body was found in a Sophia trench, has been released as there is no “substantive” evidence linking him to the crime.

Dear Editor, My visit to the just concluded 2010 NACRA/CAC Rugby Tournament was well worth the effort and gave me an in-depth understanding of the sport.

As Caribbean nationals (a group of women and men) whose stays in Guyana have in the past ranged from two decades to two years, we are constantly surprised by how differently Guyana sees itself compared to how the rest of the Caribbean sees it, yet how similar we all are in a wider sense.

Dear Editor, Your front page caption of July 26, ‘AFC says no to alliance with PNCR’ attracted me to read the inside story, which explained that it was a party decision not to have alliances with either the ruling PPP/C or the PNCR as political organizations in their exploration to form a new opposition for the 2011 elections.

Desmond Caesar was remanded to prison when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court for allegedly being found with a quantity of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.

(Reuters) – Pakistan’s 10 lowest test innings totals  after they were bowled out for 80 in their second innings on the  fourth day of the first test against England at Trent Bridge  yesterday.

I call him “Kraws” but you know him as Ken Corsbie, Guyana’s premier storyteller/comedian who celebrated his 80th birthday recently, and I’m touched that so many of you got in touch with him on that occasion.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s dreams  thriller “Inception” ruled the North American box office for a  third weekend yesterday, fending off three middling newcomers  led by the Steve Carell comedy “Dinner for Schmucks” at No.

(Jamaica Observer) Special Corporal Jerome Cummings was killed on Langston Road in St Andrew yesterday morning.

(Barbados Nation) The Mighty Gabby  returned to competition after a two-year hiatus to snatch the 2010 Pic-O-De-Crop monarchy at Kensington Oval.

President Jagdeo’s iteration of plans to equip poorer households with a laptop will no doubt be subject to intense dissection by critics and supporters alike.

Interviews and photos by  Cathy Richards Wilbert Adolph, Bus driver/ Kwakwani Resident- `Right now in Kwakwani the conditions are not nice especially when we talk about the roads there is not a good road in Kwakwani Park.

NOTTINGHAM, England, (Reuters) – James Anderson’s  inspired swing bowling helped England skittle Pakistan for a record low of just 80 and wrap up a huge 354-run victory in the  first test at Trent Bridge yesterday.

Dear Editor, Across North America, close to 4000 perfectly healthy people annually die from choking on food.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters Life!) – Grammy-winning R&B  singer  Alicia Keys, 29, has married her long time boyfriend,  rapper and record producer Swizz Beatz, Us Weekly magazine  reported yesterday.