Daily Archive: Saturday, November 19, 2011

Police say that at about 0645h. today, workers on a foreign registered vessel moored at the Demerara Shipping Company Wharf, Water Street, Georgetown, observed a haversack concealed under a built-in crane on the boat.

The police say they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 0220h today at Best Village, WCD, during which Rambharose Ramjewan, 52 years, along with his wife and daughter, were attacked and robbed by three men armed with a firearm, a hammer and a length of metal.

(Jamaica Observer) Four Members of Parliament (MPs) — two each from the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) and the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) — were yesterday ordered to pay a fine of J$10,000 each, or serve 30 days in prison, for breaches of the Parliamentary Integrity of Members Act.

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – President Desi Bouterse has criticized the Ministry of Zonal Planning, Land and Forest Management (RGB) harshly.

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Yesterday, judge Alida Johanns acquitted Edward van Wijk of complicity in the murder of Aviation Department head John Veira.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Transport and Works Minister Mike Henry has been stripped of the responsibility for the Jamaica Development Infrastructure Programme, JDIP.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – International Cricket  Council (ICC) President Sharad Pawar today joined the  Indian cricket board (BCCI) in dismissing former player Vinod  Kambli’s claims of possible corruption in India’s 1996 World Cup  semi-final loss to Sri Lanka.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – South Africa-born  former England all-rounder Basil D’Oliveira, once the subject of  one of cricket’s biggest controversies, has died at 80, Cricket  South Africa said today.

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) – The International  Criminal Court Prosecutor’s Office said today it had  received confirmation of the arrest of Muammar Gaddafi’s son,  Saif al-Islam, from Libya’s Ministry of Justice.

By Johann Earle Riot police were called out to a PPP/C meeting last evening at Stabroek Market Square, where three persons were arrested and others were forcibly removed after being accused of disruptive behaviour.

With nine days more to go for the general elections, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) last evening launched its party’s manifesto in New Amsterdam with promises of reducing poverty.

The Government of Guyana yesterday inked a $1B gold mining agreement with Guyana Goldfields Inc through which the company foresees 4,000 to 9,000 jobs being created for its Aurora, Region 7 project.

Two prominent New Amsterdam businessmen, allegedly held with 10.1 kilos (equivalent to over 22 pounds) of cocaine on Monday, were on Thursday charged with trafficking in narcotics.

Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr. Steve Surujbally yesterday denied that the voter education drive is behind schedule, saying that everything is going according to its plan as the date for elections nears.

Mocha Arcadia residents yesterday blocked the community’s only access road to protest its destruction by heavy duty machinery used for construction in several nearby housing schemes.

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) says it has secured a contract for a modern terminal for the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, according to a report in yesterday’s Jamaica Observer.

Three helicopters, travelling from Guyana to French Guiana, made an emergency landing in Coronie on Thursday.

The three external observer missions that signaled their intention to monitor Guyana’s November 28 elections have started their preparations.

The revised version of the laws of Guyana was yesterday launched on the lawns of Parliament Buildings and it was disclosed that after 40 years, Guyana’s law reports have also been compiled.

Giving more recognition to men’s achievements to boost morale and developing programmes that focus on the perpetrators of violence against women are among proposals by interest groups to address domestic violence.

By Treiston Joseph and Emmerson Campbell Three sprint triples were recorded at the 51st edition of the National Schools Athletics, Cycling and Swimming Championships yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence amidst drama, protests and a hunger strike. 

Two men, described by police as intoxicated PPP/C supporters who continuously disrupted an AFC political meeting at School Street, Zeeburg, West Coast Demerara, were on Thursday arrested by police and later released with a warning.

Dear Editor, Please permit me to comment on the letter titled ‘Why did Gecom change the polling day times?‘

Ranks attached to the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) yesterday found two grenades in the Le Repentir cemetery, while acting on a tip off that drugs and weapons were hidden there.

Guyanese and West Indies cricketer Tremayne Smartt has been slapped with a five-month ban by the ICC for a doping violation under Article 2.1 of the ICC Anti-Doping Code after she used a prohibited drug for an injury.

A Canadian man was yesterday found at the airport with cocaine in his luggage and has been admitted under guard at the hospital on the suspicion that he has ingested cocaine pellets.

Dear Editor, In Stabroek News, October 31, 2011, ‘NACTA polls put PPP in the lead,’ PPP pollster, Mr Vishnu Bisram, claims that the results of his latest poll show that “the PPP is polling 48%, followed by APNU 25%, AFC 8%, JFAP 1%, other parties less than 1%, and 17% undecided or no response.”

A man was yesterday handed a five-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of attempting to ship cocaine hidden in jeans.

Dear Editor, There should be some system in place for the spending of money on election campaigns by the various political parties as well as in relation to the allocation of state radio and TV time.

Cotton Tree Die Hard cricketers Jagdeo Persaud and Shazad Gafoor delivered outstanding performances when the 2011 New Building Society Second Division Cricket Competition continued over the weekend.

Seelall Parbhu, who allegedly shot his cousin Permaul Rampersaud dead on Sunday, was remanded to prison on Wednesday after being charged with manslaughter.

Dear Editor, This is a suggestion for pensions for senior citizens.

A Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara man is now dead, after he allegedly rode into the Canal No.

Guyanese football official Noel Adonis has been suspended for 30 days by FIFA over ethics violations in the  run-up to the world governing body’s presidential election  earlier this year.

VIENNA, (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog  board censured Iran yesterday over mounting suspicions it is  trying to develop nuclear weapons, but Tehran said the move  would only strengthen its determination to press on with  sensitive work.

The body of a hire car driver was early Wednesday morning fished out of the Demerara River, after he went missing from the Demerara Harbour Bridge while returning from a funeral.

(Reuters) – Mahela Jayawardene became the ninth  batsman to pass 10,000 runs in one-day internationals but could  not prevent Sri Lanka losing to Pakistan in the third game of  the series at the Dubai International Stadium yesterday.

Dear Editor, Guyanese will be asked on November 28 to make a decision that will determine whether we move forward at an accelerated pace under another PPP/C administration or whether we run the risk of reversing the social and economic gains made by the current administration since its assumption to office on October 5, 1992.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday concluded its Junior Officers’ Course at the Police Officers’ Mess Annex, Eve Leary with the presentation of certificates to the 21 participants and Police Commissioner Henry Greene addressing the officers and reminding them of their role as leaders.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Dale Steyn was the  architect of another Australian batting collapse as South Africa  ended the second day of the second test yesterday trailing by  just 30 runs with all 10 second-innings wickets intact.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Aluminium magnate Oleg  Deripaska gave a helping hand to fellow Russian billionaire  Roman Abramovich yesterday in a London court battle involving  three of Russia’s best-known businessmen.

CANBERRA, (Reuters) – Australia will impose  tough new penalties of up to 10 years in jail for match-fixing  and betting on fixed matches after a meeting of the country’s  national and state law ministers, Sports Minister Mark Arbib  said yesterday.

Dear Editor, In his November 14 letter entitled ‘UG students used their voices to demonstrate their frustrations,’ Dr David Hinds proffered that the University of  Guyana (UG) has been marginalized by the government.

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.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is commissioning its new $1.6B in-patient facility on Monday.

Hi Everyone, If you haven’t yet, then I urge you to pick up a copy of Barbadian Austin Clarke’s food memoir, Pig Tails ‘n Breadfruit: Rituals of Slave Food.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Norway’s Statoil   has agreed to buy a stake in an exploration block offshore  Suriname from Tullow Oil, adding to the list of  international oil companies entering what industry sources say  could be a major new production province in South America.

Defending champions Broad Street whipped Retrieve of Linden 4-0 but it was West Front Road who was the most clinical when they routed Plaisance 8-0 at the Albouystown Court on Thursday night.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to Prime News of November 16 and more particularly the item dealing with President’s College, in which news report it was alleged that David de Groot had said that he was appointed Chairman of the Board by Cabinet.

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BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Dilma  Rousseff approved yesterday the creation of a Truth Commission  to investigate human rights abuses committed in the period  during and leading up to its 1964-1985 military dictatorship.

MANILA, (Reuters) – Former Philippine President  Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was arrested yesterday for electoral  fraud, which carries a life sentence, at a Manila hospital,  preventing her departure from the country to seek medical  treatment.

The Hinterland Electrification Unit is almost ready to install the first batch of 1,000 solar panels in hinterland households, under its pilot project.

Police last evening said that they are still searching for perpetrators of last Wednesday’s attack at PPP/C political meeting held at Victoria, East Coast Demerara and also denied suggestions that the five victims were harassed by ranks at the Cove and John Police Station.

Police ranks removing a lantern post which was used by

Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces President Bharrat Jagdeo has announced a one-month bonus that will be made available after the officers go to the polls next Monday, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported yesterday.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Tyler Perry has caught no small amount of flak for casting reality TV star Kim Kardashian in his upcoming movie The Marriage Counselor.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Homicide detectives who  have reopened an inquiry into the death of Natalie Wood said yesterday the film star’s husband, actor Robert Wagner, was not  considered a suspect in the case.

Dear Editor, The Commander in Chief, Mr Bharrat Jagdeo, in a blunt act of desperation, suggested that APNU’s presidential candidate, Brig David Granger (rtd) is being nice to the members of the security forces because he wants their votes.

FATULLAH, Bangladesh, CMC – West Indies Women stormed to their third straight win of the ICC Women’s World Cup qualifiers, when they crushed minnows Japan by 10 wickets yesterday.

Getting to Region 1, Barima-Waini is now easier with the addition of the $50M Yakishuru Aerodrome to the country’s approved list of airstrips.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Haitian President Michel  Martelly yesterday launched a plan to restore the nation’s  armed forces, despite fears their revival could be divisive in  a country bloodied by past military coups and rights abuses.

An Agricola man yesterday appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine Beharry charged with assault and using abusive language.

In 1973 BBC radio broadcast ten conversations between the polymath Jacob Bronowski and his colleague George Steedman.

Politikles

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Film and television stars Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher said today they are ending their marriage after six years, breaking up one of the most widely followed May-December romances Hollywood has seen.

APNU voter education: At sometime around midday yesterday, APNU members set up tent by the Stabroek Market Square, close to the police mobile outpost to conduct their voter education campaign.

(Reuters) –The National Basketball Association (NBA) season may be in danger of  being wiped out by a bitter labour dispute already five months old but the big bucks will keep  rolling in for LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and a select few of the game’s biggest  stars.

(Jamaica Observer) Caribbean, Canadian and Mexican travellers will now have to pay a US$5.50 tax if they enter the United States by air or sea.

When I was in the Seventh Grade (about 12 or 13 years old), two male classmates came up to me and grabbed my breasts.

(Reuters) – Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has given birth to a girl, her father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan announced on Twitter on Wednesday.

Dear Editor, In this struggle to see a better Guyana shorn of corruption, cronyism, ethnic bias, extra-judicial killings and the infestation of a narco-economy, I have long examined our choices – even if it is with disappointment – and have never shied away from zooming in on a political movement that offers us a genuine opportunity to realise, together as a people, a better society.

(Barbados Nation) The umbrella body for parent-teacher associations is suggesting that the age of sexual consent be raised to 18.

(Trinidad Express) Almost one million—exactly 876,436 people—from 203 countries came to Trinidad and Tobago between July 2010 and June 2011, Minister in the Ministry of National Security Collin Partap said yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) Top CLICO executives, Karen-Ann Gardier and Ian Garcia, siphoned millions of dollars from the insurance company and transferred the funds to their private companies, Neal Bisnath, the legal representative for CLICO, said yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) Media bosses will be fined TT$150,000 and imprisoned for two years if they publish certain matters from the sufficiency (pre-trial) hearing, under the Indictable Offences (Preliminary Enquiry) bill, which was debated in the House of Representatives yesterday.