Daily Archive: Sunday, October 24, 2010
Articles published on Sunday, October 24, 2010
Marie Kirton
Majorie Wade
MABEL BARKER
Laura Gwendolyn
Joy Welch
Geoffrey Smith
Bernadine Shannon
Belle Haywood
Update 3: Linden police find missing girl
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.
Updated: See photos of 103 army deserters
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 Amir tops Medical Council elections
Dr Sheik Amir with 80 votes topped the recent Medical Council of Guyana elections for office bearers for 2010-12.
Cops in drive to rid Stabroek Market area of `undesirables’
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.
The life of David John Howard Thompson
(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.
Jagdeo offers condolences to Barbados
President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday conveyed condolences to the government and people of Barbados on the passing of Barbadian Prime Minister David Thompson.
PNCR delays decision on process to choose presidential candidate
– 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.
The global crisis and capital inflows
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.
Heroes Cup…GCC, GNIC lead on first innings; DCC and MSC locked in tense struggle
– 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.
GFF National Super League…Seawall upsets Victoria Kings; Alpha continues smooth run
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.
Mid-year report and the Debt party (no pun intended)
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.
Bailey wins Courtney Walsh award
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – World and Olympic sprint relay gold medalist Aleen Bailey is the 2010 winner of the Courtney Walsh Award for Excellence.
GECOM ads – one government subterfuge to be fiercely resisted
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 in mourning: PM Thompson is dead
(Barbados Nation) Barbados has been plunged into mourning with the death of Prime Minister David Thompson.
Several treated after two minibuses crash at Camp and Lamaha junction
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.
Tough yes, but WICB needs to be fair and balanced
The in-word in West Indies cricket at the moment is “tough”.
Despair and redemption
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.
Europe should do more to find ways to engage Cuba
On Monday, October 25, EU member states will review their common position towards Cuba.
Singh leads ‘D’ Division to win
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.
The Sexual Offence Act 2010
Continued from last week Obtaining sexual activity by inducement, threat, deception 23.
Kuru Kururu
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.”
Boiler incident may have given Barama excuse to close plant
-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.
Giftland on board with All-Star Weekend
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.
Kaneville robbery victims still receiving death threats
– 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.
The use and misuse of pet medication
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.
Region reacts to death of Barbados Prime Minister
(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.
World bronze medallist Crippen dies in World Cup race
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.
Asif wants more time to prepare appeal
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.
PNCR expresses condolence on passing of Barbados Prime Minister
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.
Gunmen kill 13 at birthday party in Mexico
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.
Saddened by passing of Prime Minister Thompson
Dear Editor, I was saddened when awoken by the news that Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados had died.
The rise of Amerindian art
Among the most exciting developments in Guyanese art over the past quarter of a century has been the significant rise of Amerindian art.
St Lucian drowns at Mahdia
A 45-year-old Mahdia resident is suspected to have drowned after he fell into the Potaro River on Tuesday night while dipping water.
Federer survives early service break to win in Stockholm
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.
G20 inks pact to avert trade war, seals IMF power shift
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.
Juniors compete in National Championship
Two dozen chess players are fighting to gain a place in the National Championship. Among
Two brothers die, friend injured in crash
– 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.
Chelsea stretch lead at top, Spurs held
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.
Properties near the Sparendaam seawall are too close to the defences and drainage reserves and show little regard for neighbours
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.
Australian authorities confirm nine positive tests
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).
Historical snippets:Walter Ralegh and El Dorado
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.
There should be an inquiry into the Skeldon factory – Chand
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”.
Richard to become hurricane, closes in on Belize
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.
Problems with SN web page
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.
French pension law nears adoption, unions fight on
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.
McIlroy finishes down the field at second-tier event
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.
Mangrove in koker
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.
GECOM, gov’t snafu over finances should go before the court – stakeholders
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.
Keep the little horrors on the back foot
There are two really persistent ‘bugs’ which trouble the gardener, or more correctly the plants in the garden.
Haiti cholera toll tops 200, quake camps at risk
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.
Gordon Critchlow: sign painter
Mid-morning Gordon Critchlow sits in a little room surrounded by paint tins; his only source of light is the open door.
Barama is fully committed to restoring the boiler system
Dear Editor, We refer to your articles and letters published in Stabroek News and Kaieteur News on October 18 and 19.
Vatican synod ends with criticism of Israel
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.
LeBron’s Heat in the spotlight but Lakers lurking
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.
Terra incognita
Ten years ago – and four years ago too, for that matter – presidential candidates for the two largest parties were a foregone conclusion.
Domestic Violence
How to relieve a sore throat
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!
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.
How to clean Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is a beautiful precious metal that needs a little extra care to keep it shining.
Government and GECOM should meet
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.
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