Daily Archive: Saturday, October 29, 2011

An unusual October snowstorm in New York today has resulted in Caribbean Airlines having to divert one of its flights from JFK International Airport to Buffalo.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil’s popular former  president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was diagnosed with throat  cancer today, casting doubt on his political future in  Latin America’s largest economy.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 2345h.

(Trinidad Guardian) After 40 years in politics, Patrick Manning, the man who served this country as Prime Minister four times, yesterday announced that he will bowing out of politics for good at the end of this parliamentary term. At

(Trinidad Guardian) Former prime minister Patrick Manning admitted yesterday that he made mistakes during his 40 years in politics as he apologised to all the people he hurt or disenfranchised during his tenure, saying he was not perfect. At

KABUL, (Reuters) – A suicide car bomber killed 13  American troops in the Afghan capital Kabul today, the  deadliest single ground attack against the NATO-led force in 10  years of war in Afghanistan.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Up to late last evening, the Mandeville police were working relentlessly to solve the murder of eight-year-old Sadie McLean during an early-morning incident in Manchester.

(Barbados Nation) The money spent by Prime Minister Freundel Stuart and his official delegation to go Down Under is not a waste and could actually save taxpayers at least a million dollars in the long run, a senior Government minister says.

ST LOUIS, (Reuters) – The St. Louis Cardinals  completed their magical comeback season by beating the Texas  Rangers 6-2 in a deciding Game Seven to clinch the World Series  on Friday.

PERTH, Australia, (Reuters) – Australian airline  Qantas left tens of thousands of passengers and nearly  20 world leaders in a lurch today after it grounded its  entire fleet due to an bitter dispute with airline unions.

The first shipment of 5,000 laptops for the government’s ambitious One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) initiative arrived in the country yesterday and the first recipients should receive their notebooks by next Friday.

Son of the late presidents Cheddi and Janet Jagan, Dr Cheddi (Joey) Jagan Jr, yesterday formally endorsed the PPP/Civic, clarifying however that he will be a part of the civic component of the party.

An East Coast Demerara fish vendor yesterday survived an apparent execution attempt that resulted in a bullet being lodged in his head.

Former leader of The United Force (TUF), Manzoor Nadir, is now on the list of candidates for the PPP/C, and says he is no longer part of TUF.

Guyanese Donald Nero, who admitted to participating in the early stages of a plot to blow up John F.

An army sergeant is the latest detainee in the investigation into a plot to steal a quantity of grenades from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) training base at Tacama, Berbice River.

Former President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) Colwyn King was yesterday committed to stand trial in the High Court

The body of missing thirteen-year-old Ronaldo Henry, who was believed to have drowned in the Demerara River on Wednesday, was recovered yesterday.

The father of Shafeena Imran, who was stuck down by a speeding car and killed on Thursday, is appealing for justice.

The PPP has a transparent leadership process, its campaign manager, Robert Persaud, said yesterday in response to accusations made by former member, Moses Nagamootoo, that the party’s internal elections were rigged.

Former leader of The United Force (TUF), Manzoor Nadir, is now on the list of candidates for the PPP/C, and says he is no longer part of TUF.

Guyana has secured 16 of the 28 awards that will be given out to the region’s top performers in the recent Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC).

Minister of Education Shaik Baksh has announced that Guyana recorded a 97% pass rate in Information Tech-   nology (IT) in the Caribbean Secondary Education Council (CSEC) examinations and it may soon be a compulsory subject for students.

By Emmerson Campbell The Thirst Park Banks DIH Limited ground is set to ignite tonight when the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) stages its six-fight card dubbed ‘Thirst Park Explosion.’

New York-based Golden Jaguars Kevin Beaton and Devon Millington will have a chance to showcase their skills at a higher level for the Caribbean All Stars against top United States Soccer

Finally, after 11 days of action, the 36th West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) one-day tournament, which started in 1976, will see pre-tournament favourites Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica clash in today’s final, a day/night encounter at the Providence Stadium.

President Bharrat Jagdeo has awarded four persons on their achievements and outstanding contributions to the social, democratic and scientific development of Guyana.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Ultra-cautious batting by opener Tharanga Paranavitana and former captain Kumar Sangakkara in fading light edged Sri Lanka back into the second test against Pakistan as the pair reached 88 for one at the close of play on the third day yesterday.

The Ministry of Education commissioned a $16.4M modern nursery school at ‘C’ Field, Sophia on Monday, in keeping with its plans to make nursery education compulsory.

By Emmerson Campbell Alexis Williams helped the Natural Sciences faculty in a major way by winning the 400, 800, 1500 and 3000-metre races at the University of Guyana’s annual Inter Faculty track and field championships yesterday at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF)

Twenty Universities from Canada, the US, the Caribbean and the UK gathered at Nations University on Thursday for the first International Education Fair in Guyana.

The Upper Corentyne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCCI) has mounted three billboards to promote abstinence among school-age children in the Upper Corentyne area.

Singer and songwriter Rudy Grant has taken issue with NCN radio, but more specifically 98.1 fm over the poor exposure his new song “Like Oprah” has been getting.

By Iva Wharton Digicel Guyana yesterday announced that it was preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for another three years as the main sponsor of the National Schools Swimming, Cycling and Athletics championships.

Last Saturday, October 22, The Scene learned through a source that Miss Guyana World, Arti Cameron, was in New York still without a visa to the United Kingdom, where she was to represent Guyana at the Miss World pageant, the final of which is billed for Earl’s Court, London on November 6.

Dhaka, Bangladesh — Darren Bravo is yet to register a big score on the ongoing tour of Bangladesh, but the left-hander remains upbeat that he can deliver a major innings in today’s second Test match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

A Linden cancer awareness group plans to close a month of observances with a ‘run-walk-jog’ around central Mackenzie tomorrow.

Hi Everyone, Let me start with a cliché – with apologies to all English teachers the world over – “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” 

Murder accused Cyon Collier yesterday declared that he is “innocent of this charge,” when he opted to give an unsworn statement from the dock as his trial continued before Justice Winston Patterson.

Oliver “Ollie” Camps, the embattled president of the T&T Football Federation (T&TFF) has quit his position with immediate effect after a 19-year reign.

PERTH, Australia,  (Reuters) – Leaders of the  Common-wealth group of mostly former British colonies today  took tentative steps to tighten up on human rights abuses by  members, but have still to address tougher measures some warn  the group must take to remain relevant.

PERTH, Australia, (Reuters) – Centuries of British  royal discrimination came to an end yesterday after Commonwealth  leaders agreed to drop rules that give sons precedence as heir  to the throne and bar anyone in line for the crown from marrying  a Roman Catholic.

DURBAN, (Reuters) – Australia shone with bat and ball to beat South Africa by three wickets to claim a 2-1 series victory after the third one-day international (ODI) at Kingsmead yesterday.

Dear Editor, “I want to say to all who are gathered here and Guyana as a whole, I believe if Jesus Christ who I serve was in Guyana and he had to vote, he would have voted for the PPP/C” – Bishop Juan A Edghill speaking on the evening of Sunday, October 23 at Lusignan, East Coast.

An East La Penitence man, who allegedly sold narcotics to an undercover police officer, was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Dear Editor, Bishop Edghill reportedly claimed that Jesus would “vote for the PPP/C.”

Local poet, Aaron Blackman, popularly known as ‘Ras Aaron’ is set to launch a collection of poems in which he pays special tribute to Guyanese and former West Indies cricket icon Clive Lloyd.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) launched its ‘Wear Yellow’ campaign yesterday urging everyone to support the Golden Jaguars as they embark on their quest to top Group B when they face Trinidad and Tobago on November 11 at the Guyana National Stadium.

An Anna Catherina man was placed on $500,000 bail yesterday after he denied a charge of embezzlement from his former employer before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai met with officials from the IAST and Trent University of Canada at Mainstay, Region Two to discuss possible areas of collaboration, in keeping with a Letter of Intent agreement recently signed by the two entities.

TUNIS, (Reuters) – The leader of the Islamist party  which won Tunisia’s first free election appealed for calm in the  town where the “Arab Spring” began, accusing forces linked to  the ousted president of fanning violence there.

Berbice business enterprise A. Ally and Sons has continued their support for junior cyclist Neil Reece by presenting him with a monetary award for his outstanding performance at the recently-concluded Inter-Guiana Games.

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – Haiti is wooing Asian  manufacturers, and its own diaspora, to inject investments and  funds into the economy and create jobs to drive a recovery from  last year’s earthquake, the foreign minister said on Thursday.

Dear Editor, Please allow me the opportunity to respond to the letter of Mr Kwame Mc Coy that appeared in Stabroek News on October 19 (‘By virtue of the key role he played in the education of soldiers, David Granger bears some responsibility for the ballot box killings’) and in KN, October 15, in reply to my letter in SN on October 14 (‘We need to have the true story of what happened in Guyana’) and in KN.

Magistrate Sueannna Lovell yesterday placed a Wismar, Linden resident on $100,000 bail, after he was charged with robbery under arms.

The curtains are set to be drawn today when the Prisoners in Concert events culminate in New Amsterdam at the prison service facilities in the ‘Ancient County’.

Ryan Berkley, who emerged as a runner up to Neilson Nurse in last year’s Most Promising Designer award at Guyana Fashion Weekend (GFW), made a huge comeback this year to cop the award

MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – Batsman Suresh Raina and spinner Harbhajan Singh have been axed from India’s 15-man squad for the first test against West Indies next month, the national cricket board said yesterday.

Dear Editor, I appreciate the fact that you published my letter in your Wednesday, October 26, 2011 edition.

A man yesterday pleaded not guilty to the charge of simple larceny when he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

MARRAKESH, Morocco, (TrustLaw) – Campaigners yesterday accused governments at a major U.N.

Dear Editor, In these increasingly tense days, perhaps some levity is appropriate. 

Amanda King and Niketa Barker have been selected as Guyana’s representatives in the Elite Model Look hunt for the next Caribbean face from among some 50 model-hopefuls who showed up for last Tuesday evening’s casting at the Pegasus Hotel.

A miner, who allegedly robbed a woman while she was returning from a birthday party, was yesterday remanded to prison after by Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

GENEVA, (Reuters) – Mexico’s hardline fight against  drug gangs has driven violence to levels higher in than many war  zones but the role the United States plays in arming these  brutal cartels appears exaggerated, independent arms researchers  said on Thursday.

(Trinidad Express) Six police officers involved in the shooting deaths of three people in Moruga three months ago have been arrested by their colleagues in connection with the incident.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday announced that all new admissions of female surgical patients will be warded in the new in-patient facility.

TAMPA, Fla., (Reuters) – U.S. authorities arrested  22 people in Florida yesterday, including pharmacists and  doctors, in a crackdown against prescription drug abuse that  officials say is the nation’s fastest growing drug problem.

Within the last three weeks, there have been reports of women being assaulted, both verbally and physically, while participating in politics.

Dear Editor, The political parties contesting the national and regional elections have submitted their respective list of candidates.

Cellink Berbice made a winning start to this year’s Inter-County Under-17 tournament with a solid half century from Shemroy Hetmyer at the Wakenaam Community Centre ground yesterday.

(BBC) – India’s superhero film Ra.One, billed as the most expensive Bollywood film to date, was released on Wednesday to coincide with the Hindu festival of Diwali.

(Yahoo OMG)  Beyonce has only been 30 for three weeks, but it’s already her “best birthday year ever,” the songstress told Yahoo’s OMG!

God what do you make of Bishop Edghill’s comment

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Arab ministers said yesterday they  had sent an urgent message to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad,  calling on him to end seven months of violence against civilians  following the killing of 40 pro-democracy demonstrators by  Syrian forces.

(Trinidad Express) Trinidad and Tobago’s Anya Ayoung-Chee has won Project Runway.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds on Tuesday commended the National Archives of Guyana for its dedication to recording the nation’s history, at the launch of National Archives Week 2011.

Dear Editor, As a donor to Food for the Poor (Guyana) Incorporated, the Non-Governmental Organisation which is successfully rendering its services to help comfort the poorest of the poor in Guyana, I realise that this organisation cannot be evaluated only by its name.

Tank owner(s) given ultimatum

Guyanese athletes, Winston George and Adam Harris, were eliminated yesterday after the preliminary rounds of the 200m at the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Miss Guyana World

Every schoolboy knows that a week is a long time in politics – but we often fail to reflect on the truth in this truism.

(Barbados Nation) The bulk of work permits issued by CARICOM states in the past ten years went to foreign nationals.

(Trinidad Express) Cricket legend Brian Charles Lara was yesterday honoured by the University of the West Indies, St Augustine, and conferred with a Doctor of Laws for his outstanding contribution to cricket and country.