Daily Archive: Sunday, October 24, 2010

Commander of Police E&F Division, Assistant Commissioner David Ramnarine confirmed at 8 pm that 30 minutes earlier police found Alicia McAlister who was reportedly abducted last night.

The Guyana Defence Force today issued bulletins for 103 deserters. The bulletins said that the individuals – including 10 women – have deserted from the army.

Dr Sheik Amir with 80 votes topped the recent Medical Council of Guyana elections for office bearers for 2010-12.

Following reports emanating from the Stabroek Market area and surrounding public transportation parks, Police in Georgetown have launched an operation on a twenty- four hour basis  aimed at clearing it of “undesirables” plying the area with the intent to pounce on unsuspecting citizens.

(Barbados Nation) Born on Christmas Day 1961, the same year that the Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow (many years later his mentor) became the Premier of Barbados, it was as if David Thompson was destined for great things and high office.

President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday conveyed condolences to the government and people of Barbados on the passing of Barbadian Prime Minister David Thompson.

– will hold consultation The main opposition PNCR yesterday delayed the adoption of procedures to identify its presidential candidate, opting to undergo a week-long consultation process with party members before making a final decision.

Introduction Last week’s column concluded the treatment of Guyana’s new National Accounts series and resumed the discussion on the impacts of the global crisis on the economies of Guyana and the wider Caricom region.

– Five wicket hauls for Bishun, Bourne, Ferrier and Barrington Spinners Totaram Bishun, Ranole Bourne, Deon Ferrier and Shemroy Barrington highlighted the second round of the Georgetown Cricket Association’s (GCA) First Division Heroes Cup with five-wicket hauls yesterday.

Seawall United scored an upset victory over Victoria Kings while Alpha continued down victory lane when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Super League continued on Friday at the Georgetown Football Club Ground.

Introduction Almost invariably in discussing recent mid-year reports which the Minister is required to present to the National Assembly under Section 67(1) of the Fiscal Management and Accountability (FM&A) Act 2003, I have made two broad prefatory comments.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC – World and Olympic sprint relay gold medalist Aleen Bailey is the 2010 winner of the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence.

It took a while, but now it is finally out in the open: the PPP government is running scared; the party is scared despite its built in majority, its facile bluster, and its utilization of state resources for suspect purposes. 

(Barbados Nation) Barbados has been plunged into mourning with the death of Prime Minister David Thompson.

Several persons were yesterday treated for minor injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital following a collision between two minibuses at the Camp and Lamaha Streets junction.

The in-word in West Indies cricket at the moment is “tough”.

Giacomo Leopardi, who was to become one of the greatest poets of his time, was born in 1798 on his parents’ estate near the small Italian town of Recanati in the dusty hills above the Adriatic sea.

On Monday, October 25, EU member states will review their common position towards Cuba.

Khain Singh with the maximum 16 games spearheaded `D’ Division to victory when the Guyana Police Force male and female Inter-Division dominoes competition continued recently.

Continued from last week Obtaining sexual activity by inducement, threat, deception 23.

For some people, living away from the capital may present a challenge but for the residents of Kuru Kururu, they are satisfied with life in their community and regard it as “a peaceful place to live where everyone gets along with one another.”

-repairs in 1998 had been done in six weeks by local companyBarama Company Limited (BCL) may have gotten the perfect excuse when its Land of Canaan boiler exploded to close its factory there and concentrate on its new northwest hub and the prospect of greater and more lucrative log exports.

Promoters of the upcoming All-Star Basketball Weekend received a significant boost from Giftland Office Max when they were presented with a number of trophies, basketballs and basketball nets at the company’s location on Water Street on Friday.

– suspect released The suspect in last Sunday’s armed robbery at Kaneville, East Bank Demerara has been released from custody even as the victims notice strange persons lurking in the area and continue to receive threats to their lives.

Continued from last week Tranquillizers Tranquillizers are drugs used to relieve anxiety, treat motion sickness, and sedate a dog for ease of  handling and treatment.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Carib-bean politicians were ex-pressing deep regret at the death of Barbados Prime Minister David Thompson, who passed away at his private residence following a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer.

LONDON, (Reuters) – U.S. open water swimmer Francis ‘Fran’ Crippen, a world championship bronze medallist, died during a Marathon Swimming World Cup 10km event in the United Arab Emirates yesterday, world governing body FINA said.

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif said yesterday he had withdrawn his appeal against a suspension for alleged spot-fixing next week in order to give his lawyers more time to prepare a detailed challenge.

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has expressed its condolence on the sad passing yesterday of the Prime Minister of Barbados David John Howard Thompson.

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (Reuters) – Gunmen sprayed bullets into a family birthday party in the violent Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, killing 13 people and wounding 20, authorities said yesterday.

Dear Editor, I was saddened when awoken by the news that Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados had died.

Among the most exciting developments in Guyanese art over the past quarter of a century has been the significant rise of Amerindian art. 

A 45-year-old Mahdia resident is suspected to have drowned after he fell into the Potaro River on Tuesday night while dipping water.

Stockholm, (Reuters) – World number two Roger Federer overcame an early break of serve to defeat Croatian Ivan Ljubicic 7-6 6-2 in the semi-finals of the Stockholm Open yesterday.

GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) – The Group of 20 major economies agreed yesterday to shun competitive currency devaluations but stopped short of setting targets to reduce trade imbalances that are clouding global growth prospects.

Two dozen chess players are fighting to gain a place in the National Championship. 

– after birthday drinks Two brothers, one celebrating his birthday, died on Friday after the vehicle in which they were travelling crashed into a lamp pole on the Leguan Public Road.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Goals by Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou helped Chelsea open a five-point gap at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers yesterday.

Dear Editor, Recently I was alarmed by the upsurge of rapid and expensive construction activities in the vicinity of the East Coast seawall in the Sparendaam area.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Nine Australian athletes face the possibility of two-year bans after returning positive tests for the banned stimulant methylhexaneamine in a recent raft of testing by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA).

As was related last week the story of El Dorado moved around the continent, and tended to linger in areas where Spanish geographical knowledge was vague.

Union President Komal Chand said setbacks at the Skeldon factory have been persistent enough for one to reasonably call for an inquiry into what is “going on there”.

TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Richard strengthened yesterday as it dumped rain on Honduras and was seen reaching hurricane strength before hitting Belize and Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula later in the weekend.

Dear Editor, Since the change made in your web page presentation of the daily paper, I have been having no end of trouble accessing your web page and having a continuous read of the news, letters, etc.

PARIS (Reuters) – The French government pledged yesterday to restore fuel supplies but unions dug in their heels at strike-hit oil refineries after the Senate approved the pension reform bill at the heart of the dispute.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy’s brief flirtation with Europe’s second tier Challenge Tour proved less than successful yesterday with the world number nine ending tied for 12th at the Egyptian Open.

Has someone taken the mangrove replanting initiative too far? This mangrove tree thrives in an old koker at Ogle, where some villagers say , water still passes when the tide is in.

The fallout of the Elections Com-mission’s recent difficulties in getting government approval for the release of funds has stoked concerns about the administration’s financial control over independent agencies and calls for the issue to be put to the court for a ruling.

There are two really persistent ‘bugs’ which trouble the gardener, or more correctly the plants in the garden. 

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – The death toll from a cholera epidemic in central Haiti topped 200 yesterday as the government and its aid partners doubled efforts to stop the disease from reaching the crowded, earthquake-ravaged capital.

Mid-morning Gordon Critchlow sits in a little room surrounded by paint tins; his only source of light is the open door. 

Dear Editor, We refer to your articles and letters published in Stabroek News and Kaieteur News on October 18 and 19.

VATICAN CITY  (Reuters) – Israel cannot use the biblical concept of a promised land or a chosen people to justify new settlements in Jerusalem or territorial claims, a Vatican synod on the Middle East said  yesterday.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – LeBron James and the Miami  Heat may be the centerpiece of the NBA’s three-ring publicity  circus, but it is the Los Angeles Lakers who experts feel are  poised to win another championship.

Ten years ago – and four years ago too, for that matter – presidential candidates for the two largest parties were a foregone conclusion.

Sore throats can be caused by bacteria or viruses. Most require no medical intervention, and will go away within two to three days.

Animal cruelty! This emaciated horse was pulling a cart loaded with wood along the East Coast Demerara public road at Good Hope in the hot sun yesterday when it suddenly collapsed as it could go no further.

Sterling silver is a beautiful precious metal that needs a little extra care to keep it shining.

Dear Editor, There seems to be a monumental misunderstanding between the government and GECOM as it relates to provisions that are crucial to the holding of general elections next year.