Daily Archive: Wednesday, November 16, 2011

At about 1415h. today, the police responded to a report of break and enter on the home of Sales Manager of Trans Pacific Auto Sales, Dinesh Singh at Block ‘Y’, Golden Grove, EBD.

Police today said that Elon Azore called `Fudgee’ is wanted for questioning in relation to the murder of Dennis Richard on 2008-08-07.

PPP/C Executive member Clement Rohee today played down Dr Henry Jeffrey’s endorsement of opposition coalition APNU saying that he was just returning home.

The Director of Public Prosecutions earlier this afternoon recommended that the suspect in Sunday’s shooting to death of Permaul Rampersaud be charged with manslaughter.

  The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has accused Georgetown Mayor Hamilton Green of attempting to extort vendors in exchange for protection during possible elections unrest—a charge that the Chief Citizen has denied.

Guyanese model Amanda King leaves for Shanghai on Tuesday having placed among the top three at the Elite Caribbean model competition in Trinidad and Tobago on November 12.

No one who has been following the scrapping between the government and the opposition political parties on the matter of campaign access to NCN can pretend to be surprised by the fact that the “highly anticipated” live presidential debate did not come off anyway.

(Trinidad Express) Over one billion dollars that should have been returned to CLICO depositors as a result of their shareholding in Methanol Holdings (Trinidad) Ltd (MHTL) was instead diverted away to other companies.

(Trinidad Express) Government is not insensitive to the plight of victims of sex crimes, Justice Minister Herbert Volney said yesterday as he sought to justify the clause of the DNA bill that allows for a DNA sample to be taken from an alleged victim of sexual assault without consent.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says if allegations of racial discrimination at the Tunapuna Hindu School prove to be true, they are “totally unacceptable” and “will not be tolerated”.

(De Ware Tijd) NIEUW NICKERIE – “The government is very concerned about the recent fire in Nickerie that reduced two big stores to ashes and damaged other buildings.

(De Ware Tijd) THE HAGUE – The Bouterse regime is a very complicated factor for the Netherlands.

(Barbados Nation) A woman is appealing to Barbadians and the Guyanese community for financial help in getting her sick sister overseas for urgent medical attention.

KOLKATA, (Reuters) – India marched steadily  towards victory after enforcing the follow-on despite an  improved batting performance by West Indies in the second  innings of the second test at Eden Gardens today.

The incumbent PPP/C yesterday expressed dissatisfaction with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)’s voter education programme ahead of the November 28 polls, and urged that the body improve on its efforts especially in targeting first time voters.

The father of Permaul Rampersaud, who was shot dead by an intoxicated cousin on Sunday night, is adamant that it was an accident and that there was no intention to harm his son.

Former Foreign Trade Minister in the PPP/C government Dr Henry Jeffrey has endorsed opposition coalition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) saying that this is the grouping that comes closest to his demand for radical constitutional change that would lead to shared governance.

Dexter Johnson, who was shot by members of a gang on Monday, yesterday said that he fears for his life since his attackers’ sole intention was to kill him.

By Johann Earle Home Affairs Minister and senior member of the PPP Clement Rohee last evening warned residents of Montrose on the East Coast of Demerara to be wary of party exile Moses Nagamootoo, calling him a snake and a liar, and he roasted the Alliance For Change (AFC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU).

Police yesterday issued a  bulletin for Randy Morris, called “Remey”, who is wanted for questioning in connection with Robbery Under Arms committed on Kenneth Joaquin.

Moses Nagamootoo last night urged residents of Enmore to “reject the old and vote for the new” at the upcoming elections, while accusing the ruling PPP/C of betraying the legacy of late president Cheddi Jagan.

By Emmerson Campbell   Nathaniel Giddings and Regina John stormed to victories in the boys and girls open 10km road races yesterday on the first day of competition of the 51st annual National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships.

A 31-year-old father of two  who was arraigned on three counts of robbery under arms and possession of firearm and ammunition charges was yesterday sentenced to  a total of 20 years imprisonment after he changed his not guilty plea to guilty but will serve only four years.

The media produced “disproportionate and inequitable” coverage of the government and political parties in October, according to the Guyana Elections Commission’s Media Monitoring Unit (MMU), which also cited the Kaieteur News for printing racially divisive information.

By Emmerson campbell District 11’s (North Georgetown) Ronaldo Rodrigues and Brittany Van Lange dominated the boys and girls under- 21 feature events yesterday, winning four gold medals each at the 51st National Schools Swimming Championships held at the brand new National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal.

A 40-year-old mechanic died on the spot yesterday after he was struck by a speeding minibus while riding a Yamaha motorbike along Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt.

Goals from Captain Kenwyne Jones and Slovakia-based wing/forward Lester Peltier in the 59th and 65th minute respectively, propelled Trinidad & Tobago to a consolation 2-0 over Guyana, in the final Group B 2014 World Cup Qualifier, at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, last evening.

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is expected to submit a report on its investigations into the July 31 Caribbean Airlines crash-landing within the next few weeks.

Former First Lady Varshnie Singh is not entitled to a “First Lady’s pension”  since the law only provides for such a pension to be paid to a widow,  Permanent Secretary within the Office of the President (OP) Dr Nanda Gopaul says.

Skeldon Community Centre registered their first victory in seven matches when they upset pre-tournament favourites Albion Community Centre in the latest round of the 2011 Tenelec Inc First Division 50-Over Cricket Competition in Berbice over the weekend.

The Fountain National Academy says local embalmer Claude Alfonso Merriman recently completed over 100 contact hours of specialised embalming and reconstructive training as part of its education seminars for professional embalmers around the world.

(Reuters) – U.S. basketball players filed a proposed class action lawsuit against  the National Basketball Association (NBA) yesterday alleging antitrust violations, casting  further doubt over the fate of the entire 2011-12 season.  

Subscribers of telecommunications provider Digicel are now able to access BlackBerry App World applications on their smart phones.

KOLKATA, India, IANS/CMC – West Indies were left battling to save the second Test yesterday after VVS Laxman and skipper MS Dhoni plundered centuries on the second day to put India in command.

Women were last evening urged at a forum organised by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) to play leading roles in the upcoming general election as a first step in ensuring that their social and economic concerns are addressed.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – A nervy 17-run, last wicket stand between Sunil Narine and Nelon Pascal steered West Indies A to a tense win over Bangladesh A on the final day of the second and final four-day “Test” yesterday.

Dear Editor, In 1964 I was eligible to vote.  At that time as now I was visually impaired. 

The Merundoi movement is still hopeful that it can have a discourse among the presidential candidates and is making a last minute effort to ensure that all of the invitees show up.

By Emmerson Campbell “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier, heavyweight boxing gold medallist at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and world  heavyweight boxing champion from 1970 to 1973 lost his battle with liver cancer last Monday, but his legacy will forever be in the hearts of boxing buffs.

Dear Editor, During October 2011, the Government of Guyana (GoG) offered for sale Treasury Bills valued at $3 billion, which indicated that the Ministry of Finance was running out of funds to meet its obligations, particularly since anticipated budgetary appropriations made earlier in the year have not materialized thus far.

The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has added 15 new computers to its assets which will improve the services it provides to the public.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – A judge upheld New York City’s  right to evict Occupy Wall Street protesters from a park yesterday after baton-wielding police in riot gear broke up a  two-month-old demonstration against economic inequality.

Dear Editor, Many commuters in Guyana for many years have been experiencing transportation difficulties both going to work and returning home in the evening.

A micro- and small enterprise development project identified by the Guyana Government has gotten clearance for funding under the Norway forest protection deal and US$127,476 has been allocated for the preparation of project proposals Government has identified the development of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and providing alternative livelihoods to vulnerable groups as a key component of the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS).

North Essequibo Warriors and Hotel Tower West Demerara Cavaliers secured wins in the opening round of the Essequibo Zone in the nationwide 11-team Carib/Pepsi Twenty20 Big Smash competition at the Anna Regina Community Center Ground on Sunday.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – If Trinidad and Tobago Sports Minister Anil Roberts had his way, national football coach Otto Pfister would be out of his US$50 000 per-month job.

Dear Editor, The editorial of Stabroek News on November 14, captioned, ‘The dubious Grow More Food campaign,’ was clearly written by an uninformed person who has sought to do nothing but misrepresent the actual progress being made within the agricultural sector.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has informed the government that it has rejected the 8 percent pay increase for public servants this year as the final position on the matter, while also indicating its displeasure over what it termed the “arbitrary imposition” of the increase.

HONG KONG, (Reuters) – Canada-listed  Sino-Forest Corp said an independent committee found no  evidence of fraud at the Chinese timber firm following  allegations from short-seller Muddy Waters it had exaggerated  its assets, although the committee also said it had been unable  to verify the company owned all of its forests.

AMMAN,  (Reuters) – Syrian army defectors  attacked an intelligence complex on the edge of Damascus last night, in the first reported assault on a major security  facility in the eight-month uprising against President Bashar  al-Assad, activists said.

(Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova  was voted WTA’s Player of the Year on Monday following a season  in which she claimed her debut grand slam title, steered the  Czech Republic to Fed Cup glory and shot up 32 places in the  world rankings.

Dear Editor, For this upcoming general election four political public meetings have been held in the village of Success on the East Coast of Demerara, so far.

Keith Doris, who was acquitted last week in the murder of Mahaicony shop owner Rambarran Singh, reappeared yesterday before Chief Justice (Ag) Ian Chang and was granted bail over charges of armed robbery and wounding with intent.

(Trinidad Guardian) US Attorney General Eric Holder is coming to Port-of-Spain tomorrow for a face-to-face, closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Holder

LONDON, (Reuters) – The U.N.-backed carbon  offset market needs an overhaul as it lacks transparency and is  vulnerable to bribery and collusion that threaten efforts to  help developing nations cut their growing carbon emissions,  researchers in Britain said.

Gavin Lewis, Jeremy Miller and Andre Lopes hardly broke a sweat to defeat their opponents on Monday night when play continued in the Pegasus Open tennis tournament.

Dear Editor, Following comments made by Mr Carl Greenidge at the funeral service of his long-time friend and colleague Mr Winston Murray, Mr Manzoor Nadir, the man who is supposed to keep people in work, wrote the Caricom Secretary General Mr Edwin Carrington effectively seeking the sacking of Mr Greenidge from his position as Deputy Senior Director in the Caricom Secretariat’s Office of Trade and Negotiations.

As the preliminary inquiry (PI) into the treason matter against Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Major Bruce Munroe, his wife Carol Ann Munroe, and ex-soldier Leonard Wharton continued yesterday, Lieutenant Colonel Sydney James was further cross-examined by attorney-at-law Nigel Hughes and was re-examined by Shalimar Ali-Hack, Director of Public Prosecutions.

Dear Editor, Yes, there is a groundswell for change and rebirth in Guyana.

SKN Leewards Times yesterday reported that a Guyanese man has been jailed for seven years with hard labour for larceny.

PARIS/ROME, (Reuters) – France came under heavy  fire on global markets yesterday, reflecting fears that the  euro zone’s second biggest economy is being sucked into a  spiralling debt crisis.

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(Trinidad Express) Caribbean Airlines Ltd (CAL) chairman George Nicholas is boasting that despite recent troubles, the national airline not only raked in TT$200 million in profits, but is also putting money back into the country’s coffers.

(Reuters) – Doctors and nutritionists have long  recommended avoiding all animal fats to trim cholesterol, but  Danish researchers say cheese may not be so bad, and probably  shouldn’t be placed in the same category as butter.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Tuesday donated two washing machines and dryers to the

Politikles

In November 2005, I was scheduled to make a statement in parliament but had to go to the hinterland.

Scores of spectators flocked Main Street on Thursday evening to usher in the Christmas spirit at the 11th annual Courts Christmas Tree Light-up.

It seems that the real shock that has hit the larger countries of the globe now facing economic turmoil, is the continuing nature of the economic crisis that came on in December 2007.

Dear Editor, Monday’s Guyana Chronicle reported that at a rally in Stewartville, President Jagdeo stated very clearly for all to hear that the law would deal fully with anyone found inciting violence at this time of elections.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – The interim committee  running Sri Lankan cricket was dissolved by Sports Minister  Mahindananda Aluthgamage yesterday with elections likely next  month.

(De Ware Tijd) NIEUW NICKERIE – On Monday evening, an enormous fire reduced two businesses on the corner of Emma- and Maynardstraat to ashes.

(Trinidad Express) A violent fracas broke out yesterday among alleged rival gang members and new participants of the Housing Development Corporation’s (HDC) Colour Me Orange project.