Daily Archive: Tuesday, September 21, 2010

-cop among four accused conspirators Rawle Newton was yesterday charged with murdering two gold dealers at Bartica, while four others, including a policeman, were accused of aiding and abetting in the crime.

A man was stabbed to death at Puruni Landing, Mazaruni yesterday during an attack that his family says stemmed from an old misunderstanding.

A large gang of armed masked men invaded a Corriverton home on Sunday night, beating occupants mercilessly in a five-minute ordeal before escaping with cash and jewellery.

National coach Wayne ‘Wiggy’ Dover yesterday stated that he was confident of a Golden Jaguars victory this Sunday against Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors in the Kashif and Shanghai inaugural President’s Cup International Friendly encounter at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – Guyana will hope for a consolation win to cap off a wretched Champions League Twenty20 debut campaign when they face the unbeaten South Australia Redbacks today.

The couple accused of breaking labour laws during the employment of an Amerindian woman are expected to meet Chief Labour Officer (CLO) Yoganand Persaud as the investigation of the case moves forward.

– granted $300,000 bail A Buxton resident was yesterday charged with last Friday’s traffic accident that claimed the life of a 21-year-old woman and was released on $300,000 bail following a court appearance.

– gov’t The Government of Guyana has said in a statement that Kaieteur News’s Friday editorial and the PNCR’s press statement carried in Saturday’s edition of the Stabroek News voiced concerns about how one man was treated and ignores those of thousands of Clico policyholders who will be reimbursed through government’s plan.

– Rusal recruits three Three Kwakwani women were recruited from a group of about 30 who graduated from an eight-week course in Information Technology and Office Procedures, hosted by the Guyana Women’s Leader-ship Institute (GWLI) of the Ministry of Labour Human Services and Social Security.

Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud and the Guyana Mangrove Restoration Committee (GMRC) embarked on a rigorous mangrove planting exercise at Triumph, East Coast Demerara on Wednesday last even as the minister appealed for volunteers for the exercise.

–arson suspected A fire, late Sunday night at Mahdia, suspected to be an act of arson, completely destroyed a two-storey house leaving several people homeless.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said each individual is responsible for the realization of durable peace and its lasting benefits, in his address at a ceremony held to commemorate International Day of Peace, held at the National Park.

Dionne Stephens’ reputed husband, who reportedly hacked her to death at Vigilance last week, is still on the run.

Constitutional provisions here speak of equal opportunities for women with a string of legislation being enacted over the years to empower females on many levels; but indications of lower wages, persistent barriers to higher office and unabated violence against women point to the reality of gender equality being an unfulfilled goal in this country.

Minister of Commerce Manniram Prashad said the manufacturing sector will take centre stage at GuyExpo 2010, where particular focus will be placed on furniture makers.

CENTURION, South Africa, CMC – Victoria Bushrangers maintained their hopes of reaching the Champions League Twenty20 semi-finals when they beat hapless Wayamba of Sri Lanka by eight wickets yesterday.

Over 30 new doctors trained in Cuba underwent further training in emergency obstetrics and gynaecology and orientation exercises over the past week, the Ministry of Health has said.

West Indies under-19 pacer Keon Joseph conjured up a remarkable feat when he captured five wickets in five balls as the 2010 Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Tenelec Inc. 

Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud said the $174.4 million modern rice seed facility in Berbice is expected to be up and running in time for the first crop next year.

Yap Drepaul guided Night Crescendo to a narrow win over Message to take the feature B and lower class race when the Rising Sun Turf Club and True Friendship Committee staged their grand horse race meet at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice, on Sunday.

Some 30 secondary school teachers last week began training in the area of health and family life education (HFLE) as the Ministry of Education moves to pilot the subject in 30 schools.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Pakistan recovered from a  terrible start to their day to complete a spirited victory in  the fourth one-day international against England at Lord’s yesterday.    Their 38-run win with 3.5 overs to spare under the  floodlights in the day-night match squared the series at 2-2  with the final match scheduled for Southampton tomorrow.  

Customers of Kobelco excavators and the local dealer Associated Industries Ltd (AINLIM) of Ruimveldt were provided with after sales support last week through the visit of Carlos Paioletti, service engineer of Case New Holland (CNH), manufacturers of Kobelco and New Holland Construction equipment.

The Muslim Youth League of Guyana, the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman and the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex hosted their 7th Annual International Eid Fest at the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex on Sunday last.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s chaotic tour of  England degenerated into near anarchy on the morning of the  fourth one-day international at Lord’s yesterday, a match the  visitors went on to win by 38 runs.    The day began with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)  threatening legal action against Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)  chairman Ijaz Butt following provocative comments about Friday’s  third match at the Oval which the tourists won by 23 runs.  

The Special Land Use Committee (SLUC) is still considering the draft report on new mining rules and the process could likely be completed in the next three weeks, head of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), Frederick McWilfred said.

– tie break system fails to separate Taffin Khan and Omar Shariff in senior category Despite suffering two losses Sham Khan was able to capture the Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Topco Juices junior qualifying championships which ended on Sunday at the Keishar’s Sports Club.

Alonso Greaves was the winner of the Open 15-lap event of the Guyana Cycling Federation’s inaugural Cecil Anderson Memorial Cycle road race held Sunday morning around the outer circuit of the National Park.

(BBC) Batsman Yuvraj Singh has been dropped from India’s Test squad for their home series against Australia in October.

Young Achievers and Castrol Strikers volleyball teams eliminated their competition to book their spots in the final of the True Champions Volleyball Tournament (TCVT) when they won their respective semi-final matches Saturday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

After a gripping game one which Linden won 69-68, the overseas-based Guyanese players in New York once again clashed in their friendly series.

Dear Editor, Mr Desmond Trotman probably feels a bit annoyed that I referred to the WPA as a fringe element and definitely showed it in his libellous letter of September 17, to SN (‘WPA stands by its release on the accident involving Kellawan Lall’).

LOME, (Reuters) – An assistant coach of Togo’s  soccer team has been suspended for three years after he took a  group of imposters masquerading as the national side to play a  match in Bahrain, the country’s football federation said.  

UNITED NATIONS (Reu-ters) — Turkey and other US allies have been allowing Iranian banks with suspected links to Tehran’s nuclear programme to do business within their borders, frustrating Western countries trying to put a financial squeeze on the Islamic Republic, Reuters has learned.

The Lions Club of Bel Air will be hosting a fundraiser on Sunday  at the Carifesta Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, The Environmental Pro-tection Agency (EPA) would like to thank you for the opportunity to respond to the letter which was published in the Stabroek News by residents from Grove (‘Insanitary conditions outside lumberyard in Grove,’ August 6).

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former US President Bill Clinton hopes that pledges to help quake-devastated Haiti at his philanthropic “summit” this week will push governments to fulfil promises of billions of dollars in reconstruction.

Dear Editor, I am puzzled by your report in SN of September 18, of Dr Luncheon’s noting that “more spring tides have been forecast for November, and as a result the overtopping might recur.”

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Sep 20, CMC – Out-of-favour West Indies batsman Lendl Simmons kept up his superb form with a stroke-filled century when national trials for next month’s regional limited overs championship continued on Saturday.

Dear Editor, I take this opportunity to express my annoyance over the omission of a part of my letter which was published in Stabroek News on Saturday, September 11, under the heading ‘Does the President have to do everything?’

A relaxed vendor selling vegetables at Stabroek Market last week after the flood clean-up.

MOGADISHU (Reuters) – A suicide bomber blew himself up at the gates of the presidential palace in the Somali capital Mogadishu yesterday, wounding two soldiers in the latest attack on the Somali capital by al Qaeda-linked rebels, police said.

Dear Editor, It would appear that when one becomes a pensioner he/she is cast aside and only lives a day-to-day life until the ‘roll is called up yonder.’

LAGOS (Reuters) – It may share many of its words and basic grammar with English, but a perplexed look descends across the face of most newcomers to Nigeria the first time they are addressed in Pidgin.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Regional track and field chief Teddy McCook yesterday allayed fears that the CARIFTA Games could be cancelled for the first time in its near 40-year history.

Road works underway at Annandale, East Coast Demerara on Saturday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger  was charged by the Football Association yesterday of improper  conduct following the Premier League match at Sunderland.  

BOGOTA (Reuters) – A Colombian guerrilla commander for whom the United States had offered a $2.5 million reward was among more than 22 rebels killed in a weekend military assault on a jungle camp, authorities said yesterday.

Dear Editor, Well, thanks to National Communications Network Incorporated (NCN) for honouring the wishes of avid radio listeners—both at home here and overseas—by bringing back reliable audio web streaming of their Voice of Guyana.

TAMPA, Florida (Jamaica Observer) — Drug Enforcement Agent Daniel McCeaffrey, yesterday testified that he had no evidence that Reggae singer Buju Banton, was involved in illicit drug dealing.

BERNE, (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s Davis Cup future  was again the subject of debate following Switzerland’s 5-0  defeat by Kazakhstan and relegation to next year’s  Europe/African group.  

Dear Editor, While it is difficult to ascertain who the Central Committee members of the PPP will select as their presidential candidate, there nevertheless seems to be some consensus that Moses Nagamootoo has emerged as ‘kingmaker.’

Senior officers of the Guyana Police Force seem to make their strongest statements about the virulence of the illegal narcotics trade only after some tragedy has occurred.

Dear Editor, Guyana is probably the only country in the world where the winners of lotto games are not published.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – The Australian Commonwealth  Games Association (ACGA) said Sunday’s tourist shooting in New  Delhi will not change its Commonwealth Games plans.    New Zealand’s Prime Minister, meanwhile, remained confident  of his country’s participation in next month’s multi-sport  event.  

By Bernd Debusmann WASHINGTON (Reuters) – How do you reconcile the traditions of many Muslim immigrants with the freedoms and values of 21st century Western Europe?

Grenada gas leak Grenada’s Water and Sewerage Authority is investigating a chlorine leak in a small community in the north eastern town of Grenville.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York City activated 500 new subway cameras in heavily traveled stations in response to security threats such as the attempted bombing of Times Square, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said yesterday.