Daily Archive: Saturday, August 7, 2010

-cops link dead robber to Cobra Troy Collymore, called ‘Nellie,’ was yesterday declared “clinically dead” by doctors,  as a result of the gunshot he sustained to the head during a robbery at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara.

Lethem has been hit by a fuel shortage as fresh supplies have yet to reach the border community while efforts are ongoing to effect repairs on sections of the Linden to Lethem trail.

Alleged terrorist, Adnan el-Shukrijumah, who has Guyanese citizenship, is the new head of al-Qaeda global operations, a US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) official has told the Associated Press (AP).

Sojo Nedd, 24, of Queenstown, Georgetown, was sentenced to four years imprisonment after she was found guilty of  narcotics trafficking yesterday.

The body of an unidentified man was found in the Lower Kara Kara creek in Linden early yesterday morning.

-education ministry Over 130,000 school uniform vouchers have been distributed ahead of next month’s reopening of schools, according to the Ministry of Education.

…as training programme launched A training programme which seeks to impart a skill and personal development techniques to forty “at-risk” youths from Sophia was launched at the Pattensen Community Centre yesterday afternoon.

The PNCR last evening launched a month of activities commemorating the 25th death anniversary of party founder and Guyana’s first executive president LFS Burnham with a call for the membership to stand united.

-Jagdeo Guyana’s inaugural Inter-national Building Expo kicked off yesterday at the National Stadium at Providence, and President Bharrat Jagdeo said it could move many Guyanese closer to realizing the dream of owning their own homes.

Police are questioning three men in connection with Wednesday’s execution of businesswoman Leriea Bristol and according to a senior officer they are not being treated as suspects.

-says it must insist on answers from gov’t The Private Sector Commission (PSC) must demand answers from the government about its proposed investment in the Marriott Hotel rather than offer support for an initiative which will crowd out the private sector, Pegasus CEO Robert Badal says.

STOCKHOLM, (Reuters) – Tyson Gay handed world and  Olympic champion Usain Bolt his first defeat in 15 100m finals at the Diamond League yesterday.

The Colgrain Pool has been out of order for nearly three weeks now after its filter tank was punctured and it is anticipated that the pool will be out of use until next month.

Performing for a mixed audience can be difficult, but one man has been doing just that and has spent the last two decades singing for hours, thrilling audiences around the country.

By Marlon Munroe The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) yesterday responded to an article in Friday’s Trinidad Guardian which stated that the WICB was seeking a percentage of the money Guyana will receive for participating in the upcoming Airtel Champions League tournament in South Africa next month.

When you’re late for work 6 days every week it’s more than likely that you’ll miss a few flights in your lifetime or at the very least annoy otherwise very nice airport staff.

Remanded prisoner Bishram Emmamudin, who threw a book at Magistrate Geeta Chandan Persid-Edmond while she was presiding in the New Amsterdam remand centre last year, was yesterday fined $25,000 with an alternative of three months imprisonment.

Hi Everyone, I love corn. I particularly like fresh corn, as it is more versatile.

Sue Hai Feng used the oldest recorded chess opening the Giuoco Piano to grab his first two wins of the Challenges of Youth Empowerment tournament which continued yesterday at the American University of Peace Studies on Sheriff Street.

Secretary of the Alesie Guyana Rice company Salim Jairam was yesterday arraigned on fraud charges at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, after being accused of misusing rent that was collected on behalf of another man.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Sport Minister Dr. Frank Anthony has defended Guyana against criticism they will be poor regional representatives at the lucrative Twenty20 Champions League in South Africa next month.

Lennox John, the proprietor of the Ashmins Store, was yesterday charged with allegedly beating his wife.

By Orin Davidson It was a triumph sweeter than anything before it in a long, long time.

The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre will commence discussions on The West on Trial and persons are being encouraged to get involved in Guyana’s history when the first two chapters of the book are discussed next Thursday.

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha will be hosting the Lil Champs of India at a grand show to be held at the Starlite, East Coast Demerara tomorrow.

Dear Editor, Although the information did not come from the Bureau of Statistics, we nonetheless thought we would mention that your figure for the Jan-June production of rice in the Stabroek Business article of August 6 captioned ‘January-June rice production up 8.4%’ has an error.

The Ministry of Education yesterday announced that it is embarking on a “robust” marketing and recruitment drive to reverse the decline of male teachers.

The African Cultural and Education Association (ACEA) in Essequibo will be hosting a Damon’s Memorial Day of Sport and Family Fun Day on  August 11 at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground.

Digicel and Lucky Dollar have poured their support into the Kennard Memorial Turf Club (KMTC) Post- Emancipation horse race meet on August 15 at Bush Lot, Corentyne.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s foreign minister  will attend the inauguration of Colombia’s incoming president,  Juan Manuel Santos, today, signalling a thaw between the  Andean neighbours after relations broke over leftist rebels.

Dear Editor, As to the “mechanism” by which a PPP presidential candidate is to be elected, Mrs Janet Jagan has spoken.

BONN, (Reuters) – U.N. climate talks have moved  backward rather than forward toward a hoped-for deal later this  year as nations make slow progress on pledges to cut greenhouse  gas emissions and add more proposals to the working document.

Hits & Jams Promotions is promising Guyanese an “explosive affair” during their popular summer break with the traditional Miss Jamzone pageant being a thing of the past since it will not only be Guyanese faces gracing the stage, but the faces of contestants from seven other Caribbean countries.

The unidentified man who was found floating in the canal between Vlissengen Road and Irving Street, near Church Street three weeks ago was given a simple burial at the Good Hope cemetery yesterday.

Rohan Sarjoo was reelected president of the East Bank Demerara Cricket Association (EBDCA) on Wednesday evening when the association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Providence ground.

LA PAZ, (Reuters) – Bolivian army officials say they  have started training civilians to use firearms to defend the  country, mirroring a similar programme by Venezuelan President  Hugo Chavez, who has built a militia network in recent years.

Dear Editor, I have to first admit that I do not watch TV, and the only reason is that my experience has taught me that there is very little that may interest me on our TV stations and that includes the regular newscasts.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The arguments over whether several  emerging nations can effectively hack BlackBerry devices give a  rare glimpse of the shadowy world of state electronic  surveillance already changing politics, espionage and business.

The third annual Wakenaam Night, hosted last Saturday in Region 2, attracted a huge-turnout and Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Indranauth Haralsingh said such activities help to promote domestic tourism.

BEIJING,  (Reuters Life!) – China’s culture minister  took aim at the country’s booming broadcasting and publishing  industries yesterday, saying much of what they produced was  “vulgar” and “kitsch”.

Dear Editor, Race relations are not an issue in everyday life in Guyana.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Suriname’s Central Bank Governor  Andre Telting died yesterday of an apparent heart failure just  before he was to relinquish the job due to a change of  government in the South American nation.

Miss Trinidad and Tobago Elizabeth Robinson Elizabeth Robinson considers herself a woman of class, grace and exquisite charm and as a result is confident in her ability to shine at the Miss Jamzone International 2010 pageant.

International Pharmaceutical Agency (IPA), under its ‘Universal’ brand, has thrown its support behind the  Inter-Market indoor football competition.

Vergenoegen, designated as this year’s Emancipation village by the African Cultural Development Association (ACDA), has not been able to host many activities to celebrate the 172nd Emancipation anniversary.

Dear Editor, I have taken notice of your article in the Guyana Review of July 29, captioned ‘The Hemisphere: Suriname’s strongman or statesman.’

DAR ES SALAAM, (Reuters) – Eighteen Tanzanian children  drowned when their crowded boat capsized in strong winds on Lake  Victoria, a regional official said yesterday.

(ABC news) Some stars are never completely comfortable shooting sex scenes.

ASUNCION, (Reuters) – Paraguayan President Fernando  Lugo has lymphoma, but an early diagnosis means there is a good  chance the cancer can be treated successfully, his doctors said  yesterday.

The R. Bassoo and Sons Limited-sponsored Golf tournament will be played today at the Lusignan Golf Course following a break for last weekend’s Emancipation activities.

Star actress, Mercy Johnson Ozioma aka. Mercy Johnson, speaks about her life, the movie industry and other issues Q: You have played different roles in the Nigerian movie industry to the extent that your fans don’t know the kind of person you are.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados is outlawing smoking in public places from October 1.

Dear Editor, As a Guyanese, I feel elated to note that President Bharrat Jagdeo has hosted a dinner to honour the great village of Buxton on its 170th anniversary. 

BIRMINGHAM, England, (Reuters) – England took control  of the second test at Edgbaston yesterday reaching 112 for two  when bad light ended play on day one after Pakistan earlier  slumped to 72 all out and their lowest-ever test total against  England.

This sample house, part of the Buddy’s Housing Project exhibit, was a hit with visitors at the Housing Ministry’s International Building Exposition, which opened yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

Six months ago, in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, a convoy of SUVs and trucks pulled up in front of a house party.

HOUSTON – BP said yesterday the cement seal on its crippled  Gulf of Mexico oil well was holding and a relief well to  permanently plug the ill-fated borehole was on track to reach  its target in mid-August.