Daily Archive: Thursday, April 21, 2011

GROS ISLET, St.Lucia,  (Reuters) – Leg spinner Devendra Bishoo claimed four wickets as the new-look West Indies beat Pakistan by seven runs in their Twenty20 international today.

Onan Orlando Thom of Old England, Upper Demerara, for whom a wanted bulletin was issued on March 11, 2011, for questioning in relation to abduction and robbery under arms, surrendered to the police at about 1500h today, a police release said.

GDF Lance Corporal Kurt Belgrave, 23 years of Cemetery Road, Lodge, Georgetown, today appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton charged with manslaughter committed on Colombian national Jose Arturo Castello Balcazar.

(Jamaica Gleaner) ‘I was forced to make this decision based on what was happening around me.”

A 20-year-old Guyanese remand prisoner was yesterday jailed for three months wounding a fellow female inmate who caught her having sex with a male prisoner.

(Barbados Nation) An internal investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a drug-related case file from the precincts of a magistrate’s court.

An elderly woman was found dead with her throat slit in her ransacked home on Tuesday evening, shocking neighbours in the Vryheid’s Lust North community, on the East Coast of Demerara.

On the back of significant increases in fuel, molasses, sugar and other input costs, Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) recorded an after-tax profit of $708 million for last year, 12.5 percent less than the $809 million recorded in 2009.

The AFC yesterday reiterated its concern at the use of state resources for electioneering purposes and reminded the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) of its constitutional obligations to ensure impartiality, fairness and compliance with the provisions of the constitution.

Claims by a Guyanese couple who were recently granted asylum in Canada that they were threatened after the husband refused a request by a government official to hack into the computers of leading members of the opposition and a newspaper columnist, should have been reported to the local police.

A  John Street, Lodge family yesterday counted themselves lucky after their neighbours put out a fire, suspected to electrical in origin, which partially destroyed their two-bedroom apartment.

The man accused of murdering Samantha Belle in March 2006 will be put on trial a second time during the next session of the Assizes after a hung jury returned to the courtroom, unable to reach a unanimous or near unanimous verdict.

The National Parks Commission will be charging a “nominal fee” for patrons who wish to take their vehicles – buses, cars, motorcycles – into the Botanic Gardens and the National Park on Easter Monday.

The Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) has given the green light to a Caribbean Pharmaceutical Policy (CPP) that is expected to ensure the Caribbean’s access to quality medicine at affordable prices, said a release from the CARICOM Secretariat at Turkeyen.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) and the Rice Producers Association (RPA) are encouraging all rice farmers to “take full advantage” of the present favourable weather for harvesting, a GRDB release stated.

Guyanese authorities are working closely with their counterparts in Jamaica in a case of human trafficking involving a native of this country and will ensure that the victim receives all the help needed, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security Trevor Thomas said yesterday.

A 12-year-old boy, of Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice, was rescued in the nick of time after he attempted to hang himself yesterday.

Toshao Doreen Jacobis of Tapakuma Village, on the Essequibo Coast, was yesterday elected Chairperson of the Indigenous Peoples Com-mission (IPC) during a special meeting at Parliament.

President Bharrat Jagdeo told Barticians that they will soon be given a chance to realise their dreams of home ownership when the Housing Ministry hosts takes its ‘one stop shop’ programme in the area.

A row has erupted over the postponement of an engagement between representatives of political parties at the University of Guyana with the AFC flaying PPP Presidential Candidate, Donald Ramotar for avoiding the “debate” while the PPP said Ramotar was never invited to any debate.

The Guyana People’s Partnership (GPP) said it has been intentionally left out of recent meetings planned for identified presidential candidates to detail their plans for the nation.

Jamal Barker, 19, who was allegedly found at a police roadblock with 480 grammes of cannabis, was remanded to prison on Monday by Magistrate Ruby Benn at the Blairmont Court.

Commentators Raymond Gaskin and Christopher Ram have announced the launch of a new television programme, “Keeping Them Honest with Gaskin and Ram.”

State-appointed Prosecutor Sanjeev Datadin made an application to have witness statements tendered as exhibits in the witness tampering matters for which CN Sharma, Tyrone Ali, Doodnaught Sharma and Raywattie Ramsawack have been arraigned.

The preliminary inquiry (PI) into the carnal knowledge charge against Chandra Narine Sharma was on Friday set for June 9 for continuation since the order which was previously granted to him by the High Court allowing him to seek overseas medical treatment has expired.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Regional governing body for cricket, the WICB, has granted Chris Gayle a no-objection certificate (NOC) to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League but says it is “disappointed” in the talismanic opener making himself unavailable for the Pakistan series.

Eddie Williams, the 18-year-old murder accused, who reportedly walked through the gates of the Georgetown Prisons on Camp Street on February 21, was on Tuesday brought before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton and remanded to prison on the charge of escaping from lawful custody.

Gros Islet, St Lucia – The West Indies team will be looking to make a winning start as they introduce several new faces to the international stage when they face Pakistan in the Digicel T20 International today.

The second of the Days of Interaction Programme for 2011 was held last Sunday at the Bartica Community Centre Ground, Bartica.

A young man was on Tuesday remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton on three charges of robbery under arms, reportedly committed in Georgetown.

The following is a statement from the Director of Sport, Neil Kumar, on the tragic passing of netball stalwart Shondell Samaroo The National Sports Commission, on hearing of the tragic end of Shondel Samaroo, went into complete shock.

Despite the fact that they have  progressed to the knockout out round of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championship, President of the Alpha United team Odinga Lumumba is of the view that their work has only now begun.

Hockey in Guyana faces an uncertain future due to a shortage of hockey grounds and unless this situation is urgently addressed it could be the demise of a sport that brought glory to this country over the years.

The National Trust, the National Museum and water affiliated agencies such as the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) on Monday hosted observances for International Day of Monuments and Sites under the theme “The Cultural Heritage of Water”.

Eon Andrews was retained as President when the United Minibus Union staged its first Triennial Delegates Conference last Sunday, at Transport House.

A new Mayor’s Cup knockout champion will be crowned tonight when Fruta Conquerors and Sunburst Camptown collide in the one million-dollar competition final at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.

An unemployed Agricola resident was yesterday placed on $35,000 bail after he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton on an assault charge.

Although the Police Ladies team cannot win the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/Brainstreet Under-15 championships, they delivered the soundest warning to the rest of the teams when they whipped Queen’s College at the Muslim Youth Organisation Ground yesterday.

BOSTON, (Reuters) – The Boston Celtics overcame an  inspired performance from Carmelo Anthony to beat the New York  Knicks and take a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series on  Tuesday, while Orlando and Dallas also grabbed victories.

The long-defunct veterinary laboratory at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara will soon be rehabilitated and transformed into a modern facility under the Inter-American Develop-ment Bank (IDB)-funded Agricultural Export Diversifi-cation Programme (ADP).

A member of the Reliance Community Policing Group was yesterday charged with the attack by a pack of dogs on a 14-year-old student at Adelphi, East Canje Berbice.

VALENCIA, Spain, (Reuters) – Real Madrid claimed  their first trophy under Jose Mourinho when Cristiano Ronaldo’s  dramatic extra-time winner secured a 1-0 King’s Cup final  victory over arch-rivals Barcelona yesterday.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Rohit Sharma belted a last ball  six to lift Mumbai Indians to a dramatic seven-wicket win over  Pune Warriors while Kerala Kochi Tuskers successfully defended a  small total to beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier  League  yesterday.

PARIS/MISRATA, Libya, (Reuters) – France promised  Libyan rebels yesterday it would intensify air strikes on  Muammar Gaddafi’s forces and send military liaison officers to  help them as fighting raged in Misrata, killing nine civilians.

Stakeholders have agreed on the text of the draft agreement on the establishment of a CARICOM Common Fisheries Policy, following eight years of sometimes difficult negotiations, the CARICOM Secretariat at Turkeyen said in a release.

MISRATA, Libya, (Reuters) – Two photojournalists —  Oscar-nominated filmmaker Tim Hetherington and Getty  photographer Chris Hondros — were killed yesterday after  coming under fire in the besieged Libyan town of Misrata.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith  Malinga will miss the three-test series in England which starts  next month.

Dear Editor, We refer to the article on your “Business Page” (page 12) of your edition of Sunday 17th April 2011, captioned `The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport – or the sporting ministry?

Two bandits, one of whom was armed with a handgun robbed a businessman of Bush Lot, Corentyne of over $2.2 M around 10 pm on Tuesday at Portuguese Quarters also on the Corentyne.

GROS ISLET, Pakistan, CMC – Pakistan coach Waqar Younis says he is pleased with the strides his side has made and wants his young unit to continue the development against West Indies.

The Bahamas remains resolute in its commitment to CARICOM, with the newly-accredited Bahamian ambassador pledging to explore avenues for closer participation.

AMMAN,  (Reuters) – Plain clothes security forces  toting Ak-47s deployed in Homs overnight, a witness said yesterday, as the central Syrian city defied a crackdown  following the killing of 21 pro-democracy protesters this week.

Dear Editor, What this government is getting away with under the pretext of a presidential immunity, the framers of the constitution, including Forbes Burnham, never envisaged or executed.

The Canada Caribbean Disaster Risk Management (CCDRM) Fund will fund disaster risk reduction projects in vulnerable communities preferably within the range of Cdn$25,000 to Cdn$75,000 and organizations are asked to submit proposals.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Egyptians living abroad will,  for the first time, be able to vote in parliamentary and  presidential elections due this year after the ouster of  President Hosni Mubarak, the cabinet said yesterday.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Legendary all-rounder Sir Garry Sobers has hailed the late Gerry Alexander as a “wonderful man”, while recalling his role in the famous Tied Test in Brisbane 51 years ago.

Dear Editor, The idea for OLPF was first started by an American engineer and entrepreneur who went to poor third world countries (Rwanda, Ecuador) and demonstrated how his cheap prototype computer costing US$100 could improve learning opportunities for kids in undeveloped societies.

Dear Editor, Some years ago I witnessed a dramatization of a poem called “Qui Papa”; here are a few lines.

Rudy Grant romped his way to victory in the final of the Men’s over 45 singles last Tuesday as the Macorp Open lawn tennis tournament continued at the Le Meridien Pegasus Tennis Courts.

SAN FRANCISCO,  (Reuters) – Apple Inc’s results  smashed Wall Street’s expectations after iPhone and Mac sales  scaled new heights while iPad supplies could not keep up with  roaring global demand.

With breast cancer identified as the leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the Caribbean, Permanent Representative of The Bahamas Dr Paulette Bethel told a recent UN session that women who play a critical role in development in many instances do not enjoy “the right to the highest attainable standard of health.”

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Cyberspace is likely to be a  key battleground for states in the 21st century but recruiting  those with the technical skills to fight there and retaining  their loyalty will be a tough task.

BERLIN, (Reuters) – Britain’s WBA heavyweight  champion David Haye and Ukraine’s WBO, IBO and IBF champion  Vladimir Klitschko have set their title fight for July 2 in  Hamburg’s football arena, Klitschko said yesterday.

Mental health will be among the priority concerns of the Caribbean region at the upcoming United Nations High Level Meeting on Chronic Disease Prevention in New York in September, CARICOM has reported.

Dear Editor, Eric Khadaroo’s letter on drug use at No. 78 Village (Stabroek News, April 19) should not go unsupported or be just another contribution to the letter columns.

(Trinidad Guardian) REDJet’s plans to fly from T&T on May 8 are in trouble.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) will host a mini athletics meet on Easter Sunday commencing from 09:00hrs at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.

The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the death of 57-year-old Mabaruma, Region One resident Eugene Thomas following complaints by her relatives that the doctor at Mabaruma delayed her referral to Georgetown, which may have resulted in her eventual death from a snake bite earlier this month.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Gold rallied above $1,500 an  ounce for the first time yesterday, extending this week’s  record run as investors hedged growing inflation risks and  bought into a broad commodities rally as the dollar slumped.

By Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI – India-Pakistan relations – a challenge at the best of times, and in the doldrums since the terrorist attacks on Mumbai of November 2008 – received an unexpected boost last month from an unlikely source: cricket.

Dear Editor, In this election season of lies, more lies and deceit, it is time to revisit some old truths.

CARACAS (Reuters) – An accused drug lord sitting in a high-security jail outside Bogota has become an unlikely symbol of friendship for Colombia and Venezuela whose rivalry for years mirrored Latin America’s deep ideological fissures.

At a symposium to mark the International Year of Forests earlier this week at the International Convention Centre, Liliendaal, President Bharrat Jagdeo boasted that Guyana has led the way in developing what he called the “economics of trees”, referring of course to the Low Carbon Development Strategy and its potential for raking in big bucks for the preservation of trees to be used in the country’s development.

A Jamaican couple who rolled in millions of pounds sterling while still accepting welfare benefits were on Tuesday convicted of money laundering in a London court.

The $40M Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara pump was recommissioned yesterday.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – Angry asylum-seekers torched an  immigration detention centre in Sydney yesterday, burning part  of it to the ground after Australian authorities denied some of  their requests for refuge, local media reported.

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Part one By Shammane Joseph Lately, there has been a lot of discussions about development of a permanent link between Guyana and Brazil, given the economic benefits to be derived.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – China has put its relations  with Latin America’s largest economy back on track by sending  Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff home with billions of  dollars in pledged investments, showing its economic clout and  easing, for now, Brazil’s concerns over trade imbalances.

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The Challenge Day to be hosted by the National Sports Commission (NSC) at the National Stadium will be on May 25 and not Easter Monday as was reported yesterday.

The Christian community is hosting a Good Friday service, ‘Atonement 2011,’ tomorrow in the Public Buildings compound.

Dear Editor, (Editor’s note: This letter was unfortunately truncated in yesterday’s edition and is therefore being reprinted in its entirety.)