Daily Archive: Thursday, July 14, 2011

Guyana stayed on top of regional squash by claiming another overall title in the Digicel Caribbean Areas Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships today at the Georgetown Club Courts.

Roman Catholic priest Father Linus Wall has died in Scarborough, Canada.

Sacked Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) doctor Vishwamintra Persaud has been taken into police custody in West Berbice over allegations that he sexually molested a 13-year-old girl.

As Lethem remained without power at lunchtime today, a few dozen residents of the area joined members of the business community there this morning in an ongoing picketing exercise outside the offices of the Lethem Power Company.

(Trinidad Guardian) Finance Minister Winston Dookeran says while he would soon be seeking parliamentary and Cabinet approvals to pay Clico policyholders with balances over TT$75,000 in form of a twenty-year bond, the Government has failed to effectively explain the offer.

(Trinidad Guardian) Police Commissioner Dwayne Gibbs is a “toothless bulldog” who is only concerned about uplifting his image.

(Trinidad Express) “Is bullets like rain up inside of here, Mr Sandy.

PARAMARIBO – The New York-based international human rights’ organization “Human Rights Watch” is surprised by the anti homo-statements of BEP-Parliamentarian Ronnie Asabina and “hopes that the Surinamese government will strongly distance itself from these statements and will plead for tolerance of and non-discrimination against homosexuals.

The bodies of a man and his two children were yesterday discovered at a farm at Adventure, on the Essequibo Coast, following an apparent murder-suicide that left the community in a state of shock.

A miner was on Monday tied to a tree at 14 Miles, Bartica and beaten to death by three men, who were also armed with guns, after he was accused of having knowledge about a missing brush cutter.

A female relative has been identified as the mastermind of the armed robbery of businessman Malcolm Panday and his family at their Bel Air Gardens home on Tuesday, Well-placed sources told this newspaper that the breakthrough came during the interrogation of the six men held after the brazen attack.

Opposition political parties yesterday warned that holding a new round of Claims and Objections to facilitate registration could taint the upcoming polls, while saying the Guyana Elections Commis-sion (GECOM) appeared ready “to bend to the will” of the government and the ruling party.

Crime Chief Seelall Persaud has said that there is evidence to suggest that 14-year-old Shameeza Khubeer, who claimed she was abducted on Saturday, has lied.

Education Minister Shaik Baksh yesterday announced that the investment into schools to establish, or in some cases, refurbish computer laboratories is now worth $280 million.

Operations at the main laboratory of the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) were at a standstill for hours yesterday after fumes from an unknown source sent persons scampering from the room and it is expected to be closed for a few days as a number of specialists review the situation.

By Treiston JosephGuyana will feature in both the male and female finals of the team competition after outclassing their opponents yesterday in the Digicel Caribbean Areas Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships at the Georgetown Club Courts.

Teams have been appointed by President Bharrat Jagdeo and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assess the operations of a rice mill at Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara, which residents say has continually produced dust clouds over the past 10 years, enveloping their homes and causing them health problems.

A Jermaine Junior double strike and a Tyson McNaugton hat-trick enabled Government Technical Institute (GTI) and Waramadong Secondary to win  their respective quarter-finals matches 4-2 and 5-1 respectively yesterday vs Bygeval Secondary and Charity Secondary in the inaugural 2011 Digicel Schools football championships.

At 11pm yesterday, the border community of Lethem had been without power for over 24 hours, after the power company ran out of fuel.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies captain Darren Sammy says he deserves his place in the current side based on the strength of his bowling, and is eyeing a world top five spot for his side in four years time.

Ravendra Persaud, 17, who was found dead on a Mahaica Creek Road on Tuesday, died as a result of a fractured skull, a post-mortem examination has revealed.

Manager/Trainer of Barbadian boxer Miguel ‘Hands of Steel’ Antoine, Sam Layne said yesterday that his fighter is like fine wine as he gets better with each fight and as his fight date with Guyanese Cassius Matthews nears patrons can expect an improved Antoine.

Relatives of Terry Wayne Jack of Orealla are wondering why the policeman who was accused of shooting him dead was not taken to the Springlands Court where Magistrate Krishndat Persaud was sitting on Monday.

The Berbice Cricket Board last Thursday announced that it would be hosting the 2nd Annual Senior Elite Training Programme for 37 senior cricketers in the ancient county.

The Windsor Forest koker has still not been repaired. Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud, recently told this newspaper that the repairs would have been finished over the last weekend.

By Treiston Joseph Guyana, one of the dominant countries in the Caribbean Areas Squash Association (CASA) junior championships over the past ten years, has won  the last six overall titles at the prestigious event.

A 27-year-old man who allegedly broke and entered the business premises of another man and stole $660,000 was placed on $200,000 bail after he made an appearance before the Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine -Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Guyana will play hosts to the first ever women’s day/night match in the Caribbean outside of an International Cricket Council tournament, when West Indies face the touring Pakistanis in a Twenty20 doubleheader in September.

Oswald Singh, who fatally struck Rubena Hutson while riding a motorcycle, was yesterday placed on $250,000 bail by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

Trinidad Guardian) Drug cheats can expect to face the full penalty when the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) starts regular testing of players involved in regional cricket next season.

US citizen Diamond Boulware was on Thursday last sentenced to 42 months imprisonment for cocaine trafficking in Guyana and additionally was fined $9M.

The new executive of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) named their committees on Monday evening at their  first meeting and President Ramsey Ali and Secretary Anand Sanasie have been named West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) representatives.

Local table tennis player Nigel Bryan recently received sponsorship from FAB-STAR Pre-FAB Steel Buildings on Regent and Cummings streets to aid in his success at the upcoming games of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) from July 17-30 in Venezuela.

With its passage, a proposed amendment to the Caricom Community (Free Entry of Skilled Nationals) Act will see the widening of the categories of ‘skilled nationals’ eligible for free movement in the region.

A five-wicket haul from left-arm wrist spinner Totaram Bishun and a half century from Guyana player  Leon Johnson were the highlights of a quiet third and final day of the practice match involving the Guyana Under- 19 team at Everest Cricket Club (ECC Ground) yesterday.

The University of Guyana (UG) is providing a final opportunity for persons to apply for the 2011/2012 academic year, and online applications were reopened for one week beginning July 11 and ending July 17, a press release from UG’s Public Relations Division said.

A 19-year-old man who allegedly snatched a woman’s  gold chain and pendant  as she was walking along a city street was placed on $100,000 bail after he made an appearance before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court Tuesday.

Word coming out of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) yesterday said that it is looking forward to working with the new Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) that was elected last Sunday.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, CMC – Sprint superstar Usain Bolt has confirmed his presence for the DN Galan Diamond League later this month, in a return to the city where he suffered his last defeat.

PPP/C MP Norman Whittaker says the Amerindian Affairs and Home Affairs ministries have been engaged in registering the births of hinterland residents.

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Kamla Persad-Bissessar recently called on regional heads to consider it as imperative that the people of the Caribbean, particularly young people, be invited to participate in creating the future in the Caribbean community.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Veteran batsman Shiv Chanderpaul has praised rookie Kirk Edwards for helping him to his 23rd Test century in the third and final Test against India last Sunday.

Dear Editor, In spite of the problems faced by the residents, Meadow Brook Gardens is a beautiful place. 

The development of early childhood education in the Caribbean has been given a much needed boost with the launch of the Foundation for the Development of Carib-bean Children (FDCC) at a recent regional forum.

LONDON, (Reuters) – There will be a huge depth of  golfing knowledge amid the galleries of Royal St George’s this  week but even the keenest statistician might be hard pressed to  name the winners of the last 11 major championships.

LAVAUR, France, (Reuters) – Riders and organisers  need to sit down together to resolve the safety issues that have  marred this year’s Tour de France, according to seasoned  professional rider David Millar.

A 25-year-old man who was a member of staff at the Camp Street prison and who allegedly took cigarettes and narcotics into the jail was placed on $100,000 bail after he made his court appearance before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Dear Editor, Did the People’s National Congress government of the seventies and eighties institute banning and control of certain items as one of its means of punishing Indian-Guyanese?

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama  clashed with Republi-can lawmakers yesterday in a fierce  White House meeting on deficit reduction that left a deal in  question as the clock ticked toward a debt default.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Mark Cavendish defeated  fierce rival Andre Greipel to win the 11th stage of the Tour de  France yesterday and snatch the green jersey in the process.

Housing development planner Fazil Ramzan  last Thursday had the eight obtaining money by false pretence charges against him dismissed.

Dear Editor, I see that Mike Persaud wants to continue his fruitless argument about how wrong I am and that I want to twist history to suit myself.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Rupert Murdoch withdrew his bid  for broadcaster BSkyB yesterday, as outrage over  alleged crimes at his newspapers galvanized a rare united front  in parliament against a man long used to being courted by  Britain’s political elite.

Neal and Massy Service Limited (NMSL) yesterday launched its first ever Electronic Security/Safety Expo at their Ruimveldt Staff facilities.

Dear Editor, Your newspaper report of July 7 on Synergy and Fip Motilall’s dismal performance on the Amaila Falls Road Project refers.

SALTA, Argentina, (Reuters) – Venezuela stunned  Paraguay with two goals in the dying minutes to snatch a 3-3  draw and retain their lead in Group B at the Copa America yesterday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – News International chief  executive Rebekah Brooks was warned by police in 2002 about  serious malpractice and possible illegal activities by reporters  at a newspaper she edited, former British Prime Minister Gordon  Brown said yesterday.

CHICAGO,  (Reuters) – Red-hot food inflation that  has vexed policy makers around the world seemed to take a  breather last month, when corn and wheat prices tumbled on  reports that crop shortages were easing.

Dear Editor,Neil Adams goes simplistic in his letter titled ‘Power sharing is not appeasement for those who will not accept defeat’ (SN, July 6).

SANDWICH, England, (Reuters) – Players are being  invited to write messages in a Seve Ballesteros book of  remembrance at this week’s British Open, the Royal & Ancient  (R&A) organisers said yesterday.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Three bombs rocked crowded  districts of Mumbai during rush hour yesterday, killing at  least 21 people in the biggest militant attack on India’s  financial capital since 2008 assaults blamed on Pakistan-based  militants.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian antitrust  regulators gave their support yesterday to a deal that saves  the merger that created processed foods company Brasil Foods.

Dear Editor, The 87th International Cooperative Day Celebration 2011 was held at New Silver City Secondary School tarmac, Linden.

The West Berbice Private School Association was set up earlier this month.

A Detective Corporal yesterday testified as the preliminary inquiry (PI) into the murder of schoolgirl Neesa Gopaul continued.

Collision: the driver of this route 47 minibus [BMM 9403], his conductor and his passengers narrowly missed severe injury after it was

Dear Editor, Historically the Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the 18th century, then spread to the rest of Europe.

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Treasurer of the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) of Georgetown Mr Andrew Meredith confessed on Monday that he has been having difficulty sleeping and the reason for this is the poor state of the city’s finances.

Internet-driven technology continues to transform the world, and the new future rushes at the global village so fast that the old order comes crashing down with hardly any warning.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The United States Embassy in Kingston has revoked the visitor’s visa of Justin O’Gilvie, the former business associate of alleged drug kingpin Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke.

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