Daily Archive: Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Regional airline REDjet is expected to expand its fleet by this year end and it today sought to explain several hiccups with its service in which hundreds of passengers were affected.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Maria formed in  the Atlantic today while Hurricane Katia churned up the  surf along the beaches of Bermuda and the eastern United  States, the U.S.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1230h.

Police say that at about 1.15 am today a man was alerted by the barking of dogs at his home at Seafield Village, WCB, and on checking saw two men stealing two horses from his brother’s yard nearby.

Police say that at about 10.30 last night, mini-bus driver Daniel Subramani, his wife Taranella Subramani and their two children were in hammocks at their home at Helena No.

Almost four  months after  the  May 20th gruesome slaying of Verone Pattoir at Lot 42 Mudflat, Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, hire car driver   Sevak Rampersaud called Suresh, has been charged with her killing.

Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon in 2005 had reportedly told US Embassy officials that he preferred “sanctions other than prosecution” against drug lords.

(Jamaica Observer) The Victoria Jubilee Hospital implemented a procedural security change yesterday in response to last Saturday’s frightening incident in which a mentally ill patient infected with HIV/AIDS went into the maternity hospital’s nursery and breastfed another woman’s week-old baby.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaican police yesterday refused to commit to a criminal probe against Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, the west Kingston drug lord who pleaded guilty to narcotics and firearm-related charges in the United States (US) last week.

(Trinidad Express) An investigation has been launched into an alleged threat by members of the Jamaat-al-Muslimeen against the lives of People’s National Movement (PNM) Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley and Senator Fitzgerald Hinds.

(Trinidad Express) Government spokesmen have told the Opposition PNM that the state of emergency was called because a Colombian drug gang wanted to kill members of a Trinidad and Tobago drug gang, following the TT$22 million drug bust at Piarco.

Barbados coast guard head confirms WikiLeaks chat (Barbados Nation) World whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has suggested there was “internal corruption” in the Barbados Coast Guard (BCG), and that a new commander was drafted in two years ago to “clean house”.

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – On Monday evening, 42-year-old Anthony Eersel was robbed by two men of his golden necklace and wallet.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados is entering agreements worth Bds$15.7 million with the People’s Republic of China for economic and technical projects in several areas of cooperation between the two countries.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – A powerful bomb placed in a  briefcase outside the High Court in New Delhi killed at least 10  people and wounded 61 today in an attack authorities said  was claimed by a South Asian militant group linked to al Qaeda.

The US Embassy in George-town believed that drug kingpin Roger Khan might have had compromising information that if released could “spell the end” of Bharrat Jagdeo’s presidency.

Management of the Good Hope Cemetery has expressed regret at the shallow grave burials recently discovered and has accepted liability for what has happened, according the Public Relations Officer of the Georgetown Public Hospital Alero Proctor.

The presidential candidate of The United Force (TUF) Valerie Garrido-Lowe yesterday secured an injunction against her party colleagues Manzoor Nadir and Ismail Muhammad preventing them from interfering with her functions.

Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine–Beharry yesterday ordered the prosecution to launch an investigation and have medical examinations conducted  following claims by lawyers representing six armed robbery accused  that the men were forced to confess to the crime while being subjected to various forms of abuse.

A deteriorated body was discovered three weeks ago at the Bath Settlement sea shore, at West Coast Berbice and relatives of Basmattie Anantram, who disappeared since June 8, are convinced it is her.

Nations University introduced an MBA Programme which will be done in partnership with the Australian Institute of Business on Monday, when it also officially launched its new school complex.

Former US Ambassador Roland Bullen in 2006 strongly believed that his life was under threat by drug kingpin Roger Khan and the embassy wrote to Washington for further security assistance after one of Khan’s bodyguards was seen opposite a building where the ambassador was having a meeting.

Region 4 education officials and parents of students attending the Golden Grove Secondary School will meet today to discuss needed building repairs, which have forced its temporary closure.

Calls by National Insurance Scheme (NIS) inspectors, for charges to be laid against businessman Omprakash ‘Buddy’ Shivraj and workers accused of holding an inspection team captive and assaulting them, have been ignored.

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is expected to submit a report today on its findings into last month’s gate crashing incident at Ogle airport along with recommendations regarding the use of fuel at the airport.

US-based Guyanese businessman Ed Ahmad may likely face more mortgage fraud charges, US prosecutor Alexander Solomon told Judge Dora Irizarry yesterday when the accused made an appearance before the judge in New York for a status conference.

Police yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for Ossafi Kobena Sparman in relation to the murder of Daniel Higgins and his son Daniel Higgins Jnr.,

A woman who was charged for procuring females in Guyana to become prostitutes was yesterday placed on $1M bail after she appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

A series of irregularities in the payment of old age pensions have been discovered and the police and members of the Auditor General’s Office and the Accountant General’s department have been called in to investigate.

Reconstruction of sections of the St Joseph Mercy Hospital is set to start on September 19 with Dyrock Constructions undertaking work on the Materials Management Building and Rafik and Sons Construction working on renovations in the north wing.

Police are investigating an armed robbery, which took place yesterday morning in the vicinity of Saffon and Sussex streets, Charlestown, during which taxi driver Andrew David was attacked and robbed by three men, one of whom was armed with a handgun.

Kuntiedai Singh’s driver’s licence has been suspended, pending the determination of a causing death by dangerous driving charge that she is currently facing.

A $130 million primary school under construction in the new Diamond/Grove housing scheme is expected to be completed before the start of the next academic year, the Ministry of Education has said in a press release.

The government has given the go ahead for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Kaburi Village road, under the Amaila Falls Hydroelectric Project, Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon announced yesterday.

President Bharrat Jagdeo’s visit to Iran in January, 2010 was seen by the US Charge d’ Affaires here as a new willingness to alienate the US and alignment with anyone who could provide money, preferably without strings.

A man who told the court “she slapped and choked me so I hit her” was on Monday placed on $40,000 bail after he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court.

Two Russian nationals were on Monday remanded to prison after they pleaded not guilty to being in possession of a firearm and ammunition without licence after they appeared before Magistrate Sueann Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court.

Mark Prince was on Monday accused of being part of a gang that stole $7M in items during a home invasion at West Berbice.

Two second half strikes from Vurlon Mills helped  Guyana’s Golden Jaguars secure a 2-1 victory over Bermuda in their second group B match of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, at the Providence National Stadium last evening.

Middle income, low middle income and low income house lots were distributed to 500 applicants last Friday at a One Stop Shop at the Uitvlugt Community Centre, Region Three.

Two men were on Monday remanded to prison on charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking, cultivating a prohibited plant, and unlawful weapons possession, after they appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – World champions Spain and Italy completed the formalities of qualification for Euro 2012 yesterday, Netherlands are as good as through and England are in a commanding position to secure a place in next year’s finals.

Following the August 14 death of Muritaro toshao Lester Flemming, Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai and other officials of the ministry and Region 10 officials visited the riverain community and held discussions with residents and the village council that saw the selection of a successor.

By Emmerson Campbell Manager of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) team which participated in the annual Bigi Bergi four stage road race in Suriname over the weekend Brian Allen said yesterday that while the team could have done better in the team events the individual performances of the cyclists were commendable.

(BBC) Andy Murray must wait until 1600 BST today to resume his US Open campaign after heavy rain meant the entire day nine schedule was cancelled.

Father Thurston Riehl, of St Sidwell’s Anglican Church, said the church has an important role to play in providing guidance to the next generation.

Fruta Conquerors and Riddim Squad lead Groups A and B respectively as the Milo Under-23 Football tournament hits the second half of the round robin battle this afternoon at the Tucville Playfield.

Four vehicles were involved in two accidents at the junction of Thomas Lands and J.B.

(BBC) New world 100m champion Yohan Blake is keen to show Jamaican rival Asafa Powell his true worth at  today’s Diamond League finals meet in Zurich.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies Under-19 head coach Roddy Estwick has hailed the success of the recent training camp staged at the High Performance Centre here.

No arrests have been made in connection with the death of fish vendor Phulmattie Rami, police spokesman Ivelaw Whittaker said on Monday.

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter published on September 5, 2011 in the Guyana Chronicle titled ‘Wikileaks exposes real Glenn Lall’ that mentioned my name.

A 67-year-old man was on Sunday evening fatally struck down by a speeding car along the Stanleytown Public Road, New Amsterdam, Berbice.

(BBC) Captain Alastair Cook’s unbeaten 80 led England to a seven-wicket win over India in the second one-day international for a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Dear Editor, I just would like to pen a short letter to register my disappointment over the quality of reporting by your sports writer Mr Marlon Munroe.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Barack Obama,  facing waning confidence among Amer-icans in his economic  stewardship, plans to lay out a $300 billion job-creation  package tomorrow, CNN reported, citing Democratic sources.

Dear Editor, I thank you for the tribute to Mr Rachpaul in your editorial of Thursday, August 25. 

Twelve members of the Black Hawk Martial Arts Management Network are now eligible to compete in the World Championships, which will be held in Canada from November 16 – 17 following their participation at the Pan Caribbean Championships in Trinidad.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil vowed yesterday to  defend its domestic industry against unfair competition and  slapped import tariffs on select Chinese steel products.

Members of the Ruimveldt Parent Support Group said they face severe discrimination when travelling with differently-abled children and that they needed a building to provide services to these children and their parents, during a meeting with Prime Minister Samuel Hinds on Sunday.

(Trinidad Express) Selwyn “Robocop” Alexis, who appeared in court on Monday charged with murder six days after his arrest, is claiming that “politics” was the reason for his arrest, detention, and prosecution.

KHOMS, Libya,  (Reuters) – Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi  deployed special squads which held suspected opponents in  shipping containers, tortured them for information about  insurgent networks and disposed of their bodies in unmarked  graves in a campaign to smash the revolt against his rule.

Dear Editor, For over ten years I have been trying unsuccessfully to have the powers that be in the City Hall remove a bush truck business next to my residence in Anira Street.

A minibus operator who robbed another of $60,000 was yesterday placed on $70,000 bail after he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

By Marlon Munroe and Iva Wharton Police were called in yesterday after over $1M in cash and other valuables went missing from the Guyanese cricketers’ dressing room during their match against Trinidad & Tobago at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground, Bourda.

Dear Editor, I wish to take this opportunity to salute our Amerindian brothers and sisters on the occasion of Amerindian Heritage Month.

(Trinidad Express) The passage of the new DNA Bill in Parliament will allow the Government to take DNA samples from persons detain-ed and possibly solve crimes that have remained a mystery for years, says Justice Minister Herbert Volney.

Trinidad got off to the perfect start in their preparation for the Champions League Twenty20 tournament in India later this month, by clinching a convincing 56-run win over Guyana at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground, Bourda, yesterday.

MONTEVIDEO,  (Reuters) – Uruguay will apologize to  Haiti and compensate an 18-year-old Haitian man allegedly raped  by Uruguayan U.N.

Politikles

 OSLO, (Reuters) – Norway is blocking payments of 300  million crowns ($55.2 million) in aid to Afghanistan until  issues surrounding the collapse of the country’s biggest private  lender, Kabulbank, are resolved, a Norwegian newspaper said yesterday.

“You can’t win a political campaign without momentum.  With momentum, campaigns roll to victory, without it, they linger into defeat. 

GRENVILLE, Grenada, CMC – West Indies Women drew first blood in their four-match Twenty20 International series against Pakistan, winning a low-scoring, rain-ravaged encounter by a run here yesterday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – James Murdoch knew more than  three years ago that phone-hacking at News Corp’s News of the  World went beyond one “rogue” reporter, the newspaper’s former  legal chief said yesterday, in an attempt to shift the blame  back to the top of the media empire.

Dear Editor, I think everyone will agree with me that some members of parliament and ministers of the government are not performing to the best of their ability in their respective regions and ministry.

As the tussle between the insurgent forces and the Gaddafi administration nears its end, Western minds will be turning more decisively to events in Syria where the minority Alawite administration is using its security and military resources to withstand the persistent and geographically widening popular demonstrations against its rule.