Daily Archive: Friday, January 28, 2011

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak  refused today to bow to demands that he resign, after  ordering troops and tanks into cities in an attempt to quell an  explosion of street protest against his 30-year rule.

Wycliffe Smith, known as ‘Tarzan,’ was yesterday charged with the murder of Brazilian miner Armando Da Silva at Moco Moco Mountain Foot, Central Rupununi.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – The headquarters of the ruling  National Democratic Party were ablaze in Cairo on Friday night,  shortly after a curfew came into force, live footage carried by  Al Jazeera television showed.

He graduated from the Dr DY Patil Dental College and Hospital in Mumbai, India.

Caribbean Bishops have agreed to consider the setting up of a regional trauma response team capable of a quick reaction to the numerous natural disasters which beset the region.

The governor general will not retract the pardon given to 23-year-old Guyanese national Rosaline Conway, who has since filed a legal challenge against the authorities’ move to deport her, according to the website CaribArena.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The move by Egyptian authorities  to seal off the country almost entirely from the Internet shows  how easily a state can isolate its people when telecoms  providers are few and compliant.

(BBC) Health officials in the Dominican Republic say contaminated lobster has given cholera to dozens of guests who attended a lavish wedding.

(BBC) Grenada’s Prime Minister Tillman Thomas has labelled as ‘strange’, a suggestion from the Jamaican leader Bruce Golding that Kingston opt for its own court of appeal, instead of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

(BBC) Dominica and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly tackle the problem of drug trafficking.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Local organisers have made a  last-ditch effort to have Kolkata’s Eden Gardens reinstated as  the venue for the high-profile India v England World Cup match.

There is no evidence of widespread corruption of mines officers, head of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) William Woolford says.

Five men and a juvenile who according to the police were nabbed with a quantity of ammunition and explosives at Camp Groomes on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway were today remanded to prison after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The administration’s establishment of ‘Pradoville 2’ signals that the country’s elite have given themselves the right to claim lands as they see fit, PNCR-1G Shadow Housing Minister Aubrey Norton charged yesterday in the National Assembly.

Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon was this morning admitted to the Georgetown Public Hospital after complaining of back pains.

More than two months after police issued a wanted bulletin for Mark Gobin he appeared yesterday before the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court arraigned for murder.

The two sisters who were shot on Wednesday evening during a domestic dispute in Quamina Street in the city remained in critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) today as the police continued to hunt for the assailant.

Ronald Ford, a teacher of Fort Wellington Secondary School was refused bail when he appeared at the Weldaad Court today before Magistrate Roby Benn on charges of sexual abuse of a 14-year-old female student.

Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy yesterday took international agencies to task for using wrong data to compile reports on Guyana, while saying that the practice disrespected the country and undermined the efforts of local health workers.

Police have issued a bulletin for a man who they say is wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of Constable Igriss Bobb-Blackman.

An East Bank Demerara (EBD) man is wanted by police in relation to a case of abduction.

A fire yesterday gutted a house in Eden Street, Tucville, leaving three persons homeless.

A man accused of fraudulently converting 22 of 44 computers to his own use instead of selling them all and returning the cash to the owner was on Monday placed on $100,000 bail after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The region needs a major thrust forward and while the rebuilding of the new Haiti will create opportunities in virtually all areas, the challenge is for CARICOM investors to take advantage of these opportunities, says P.J.

Essequibo police have arrested two suspects who are assisting with investigations in connection with the hurling of a channa bomb at the Mohanroops’ family home, at Bamboo Dam, Sparta, Essequibo Coast, early Tuesday morning.

A baby girl died on Monday as a result of a congenital heart defect at the Georgetown Public Hospital and the mother is now seeking to move on although she says it’s hard to deal with the loss.

PNCR-1G parliamentarian Keith Scott on Wednesday accused the PPP/C administration of failing to deliver the means for workers to live with “dignity” despite the billions of dollars being spent annually in the name of development.

A man accused of threatening to beat his reputed wife and children because he could not find the TV remote was yesterday freed of the charge after his wife indicated to the court that she no longer wanted to proceed with the matter.

Nizam Ali, the liquidator for Globe Trust and Investment Company Limited (GTICL), is in the process of settling with large depositors and based on funds recovered the payout is likely to be around 5% across-the-board.

The ‘Break the Silence, Stop the Violence’ movement against domestic violence continues met in New York last week to plan this year’s agenda, even as it continues to seek justice for victims.

In the wake of a shortage of plywood, David Persaud Investments Ltd has responded to a call to import plywood in order to alleviate a chronic shortage caused by  Barama Company Limited’s production problems.

Three men appeared at the Christianburg Magistrate’s court on narcotics charges on Wednesday and one admitted to the charges and was jailed for three years while the other two were remanded.

The Caricom Secretariat joins with the international community in condemning the terrorist attack on the Domodedovo Airport in Russia earlier this week.

A 45-year-old man was remanded to prison when he appeared at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court yesterday on two charges of sexually abusing two minors.

Several gunshots were discharged at a parked, unoccupied vehicle in the Lodge Housing Scheme early yesterday morning.

A man who admitted using the road in a careless manner was yesterday fined $20,000 or ordered to spend two weeks in prison after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The two sisters who were shot on Wednesday evening during a domestic dispute in Quamina Street in the city remained in critical condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) yesterday as the police continued to hunt for the assailant.

Ray Edinborough, accused of stealing a pair of jeans from a city boutique, was yesterday charged with simple larceny when he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

RK’s Security firm recently presented a Toyota Mark II vehicle to its executive manager in honour of his dedicated service.

Design and Construction Services Limited (DCSL) was unable to provide a comprehensive audit on the construction of two Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) hostels at LBI and Anna Regina due to the “inconsistent and conflicting” information provided by the Board.

ST. GEORGE‘S, Grenada, CMC – Minister of Sport Patrick Simmons is calling for regional governments to collectively discuss the situation of this year’s CARIFTA Games.

The current resurfacing of the National Park circuit is nearing completion, with less than one quarter of the circuit still to be done.

HYDERABAD, India, CMC – Mithali Raj is disappointed that India Women were unable to play any Tests during their recent series with West Indies Women.

Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday placed Claymont Tyndall on $20,000 bail, after he denied a charge of threatening behaviour.

Tonight the fourth annual Fruta Conquerors organized Namilco Football Festival will conclude with what is expected to be a thrilling double header at the Tucville Playfield where Santos and Alpha United will play for top honours.

LONDON, CMC – Ravi Bopara admits that he has to score heavily in the WICB Regional first-class championship if he is to have a regular place in the England team.

The finals of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)-hosted 2010 New Building Society (NBS) Limited 40-Over Second Division cricket competition is set for Sunday at the Cumberland Cricket Ground, Berbice.

“Part of the problem has to do with the fact that there is a heavier representation from the service sector than the manufacturing sector in the GMSA.

From left, Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Chairman of the Ethnic Relations Commission Juan Edghill join in prayers at the 3rd anniversary of the Lusignan massacre in the village last night.

The executive committee of the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) met with Sport Minister Dr.

Dear Editor, I wish to bring to the attention of the general public some of the many deficiencies persons face at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

“I believe that in a country such as ours, service providers in the information technology sector have to be more than merchants.

PUIGPUNYENT, Spain,  (Reuters) – A depressed Alberto  Contador was holed up in a luxury Mallorca hotel yesterday as  the Tour de France champion set about coming to terms with a  one-year ban for failing a doping test.

A businessman with whom this newspaper talked earlier this week spoke eloquently for the numerous ‘bottom-house’ manufacturers who have survived and even grown over the years without succeeding in realizing the level of expansion that would set them on a path to real entrepreneurship.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, (Reuters) – Former American  hurdler Edwin Moses was honoured with a career World Fairplay  Award yesterday in recognition of his work on promoting  drug-free and amateur sport.

Dear Editor, These days technical workers who earn between $35,000 and $45,000 per a month and are posted to a region where commodities are expensive and the cost of living consequently high, continue to earn enough only to feed themselves.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Kolkata’s Eden Gardens has been  dropped as the venue of the high-profile India v England match  at next month’s World Cup due to delays in renovation work, the  International Cricket Council (ICC) said yesterday.

Dear Editor, The President is alarmed about a foreign mission’s “vested” stake in the upcoming elections.

Ms Jaya Manickchand, counsel for Mr Shyam Nokta says Mr Nokta has been working in the Climate Change Unit of the Office of the President without remuneration.

Refrain Except for the drums being beaten by the administration itself, the budget announced for the 2011 fiscal year is not producing any bacchanal. 

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Activists geared up for the  biggest protests yet today to end Egyptian President Hosni  Mubarak’s three-decade rule, while demonstrators fought security  forces into the early morning hours in the eastern city of Suez.

Manager of the Trinidad and Tobago cricket team Omar Khan has come in for praise from president of the T&T Cricket Board (TTCB), Azim Bassarath.

Part TwoPart One of this three-part series was printed in our issue of Friday January 14, 2011 Part 1 in this series of articles on the GCSP and Promoting the Services in Guyana published in last week’s Stabroek Business, (January 14, 2011) gave a broad introduction to the formation of the GCSP, which had its origins in an advisory Task Force established by MOFTIC in 2003 in regard to external trade negotiations for the external sector.

The behind-schedule repair works being carried out at the Colgrain swimming pool are expected to be completed within a month’s time, according to Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS), Alfred King.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Former South African  President Nelson Mandela is recovering from a collapsed lung and  could be released from hospital as early as today, a source  close to Mandela told Reuters yesterday.

Dear Editor, I would want to encourage all Guyana to take a minute’s silence with the families of Lusignan who lost their loved ones on January 26, 2008 in a massacre. 

Dear Editor, KFC near Stabroek Market is swiftly losing ground as one of the eateries tourists would like to visit.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Former South Africa batsman  Herschelle Gibbs is giving away items of kit and medals from his  controversial career via Twitter.

TUNIS, (Reuters) – The Tunisian government ditched   loyalists to its ousted president yesterday — a move which  won backing from the powerful labour union and could help defuse  protests which have inspired people across the Middle East.

The introduction of the new Starr XFinity Vehicle Video Surveillance System is consistent with Starr Computers policy of applying technology to the resolution of particular challenges facing the Guyanese society, its CEO Mike Mohan said.

MACAU/HONG KONG, (Reuters) – Macau casino magnate  Stanley Ho has sued family members in a bid to recover billions  of dollars of assets in another bizarre U-turn to a feud over  the ailing tycoon’s empire.

– housing boom a major boost, CEO says Fibre Tech Industrial Plastics is aiming to assume a position of leadership across the Caribbean in the manufacture of fabricated countertops, the company’s Chief Executive Officer Somat Ali told Stabroek Business in an interview earlier this week.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Wednesday expressed frustration at the media’s repeated questions about the appointment and subsequent resignation of Reshmi Usha Ramnarine as director of the Strategic Services Agency (SSA).

Dear Editor, I have perused the National Budget with my primary focus being what it contains for indigenous communities.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – An inspired Novak Djokovic  shocked defending champion Roger Federer in the Australian Open  semi-finals yesterday to leave the Swiss without a grand slam  title for the first time in eight years.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka have named their World  Cup squad of 15 players to meet the West Indies in a one-day  international series originally scheduled for November but  abandoned due to bad weather.

Dear Editor, I write to congratulate India on the occasion of her 62nd Republic Day which was celebrated last Wednesday, Jan 26, in the capital of Delhi with a colourful parade of the country’s rich cultural diversity, its scientific and technological prowess, and the might of its military, all of which were on full display on the magnificent Rajpath. 

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 392’s trading results showed consideration of $2,973,537 from 237,248 shares traded in 14 transactions as compared to session 391 which showed consideration of $1,017,509 from 66,961 shares traded in 9 transactions. 

PHOENIX,  (Reuters Life!) – In a brazen attempt  reminiscent of a medieval siege, Mexican smugglers tried to use  a hefty catapult to hurl drugs north over the U.S.

Significant sectors of Venezuelan society, including the combined opposition, civil society, academia, non-state media and the Episcopalian Church, have reacted strongly to the package of laws, including the Enabling Law granting the President special powers to rule by decree for 18 months, passed last December by what was effectively a lame-duck National Assembly.

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