Daily Archive: Friday, December 9, 2011

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic says it is perturbed by the recent attacks on the homes of leading party and government officials.

Delegations from A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) met yesterday to begin discussions on a framework of cooperation in the National Assembly where the parties together hold the majority, a statement from the joint opposition said today.

(Trinidad Express) Cuban President Raul Castro yesterday lashed out at developed countries, saying they have been of no help to Cuba and small islands in terms of dealing with climate change and the global economic meltdown.

(Jamaica Observer) Hilary Jardine, one of Jamaica’s motorsport founding fathers, has resigned as president of the Jamaica Race Drivers Club (JRDC) after six years at the helm.

(Jamaica Observer) The sister of incarcerated Klansman gang boss, Tesha Miller, was shot dead in the hotbed community of Spanish Town yesterday.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 2100h last night on the Agricola Public Road, EBD, and which resulted in the death of motorcyclist Orlando Deward, 25 years of Eccles, EBD.

At about 0845h. yesterday police say that the remnants of a broken and unlit molotov cocktail were found between two motor vehicles on the premises of Buy Me Auto Sales, Garnett Street, Kitty.

The police say they are conducting investigations into an incident that occurred at about 0015h.

(Jamaica Observer) Dancehall artiste Gaza Slim has been charged by police with conspiracy to pervert the court of justice.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Hundreds of students turned out for school at St.

Twelve persons including attorney-at-law James Bond and former army chief-of-staff Edward Collins and US citizen Fitzroy Corlette, were charged today with taking part in an illegal procession and speaking at a meeting without giving notice.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Andrew Holness, has revealed that the United States Government provided surveillance assistance to the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) through the presence of an aircraft over Tivoli Gardens during the May 24, 2010 operations in the West Kingston community to serve a warrant on convicted drug lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke.

(Barbados Nation) Duty Free Day was launched today in Bridgetown to the delight of thousands of shoppers.

(Barbados Nation) It’s settled. Barbados’ jobless rate is officially 12.1 per cent.

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – ‘Robert Ameerali has not lined his pockets at KKF [The Chamber of Commerce].

The Home Affairs Ministry says it did not instruct the use of rubber bullets against APNU protesters on Tuesday and out of “deep concern” it yesterday called in the police top brass to discuss the issue.

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has handed over electronic copies of the Statements of Poll to the contesting political parties after coming to an agreement on Tuesday to do so at the agitation of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU).

By Frances Abraham Photos by Anjuli Persaud The ultra-modern Shell service station at Bel Air Park was officially commissioned last evening and President Donald Ramotar said that he was optimistic that Guyana would soon become an oil producing country.

The parents and teachers of Nismes Primary School are calling on the relevant authorities to fill a huge pond that is in front of the school and to also maintain the yard/playfield that is in a deplorable state.

The question of who will become the Speaker of the National Assembly when Parliament is convened will have to be settled by consensus, government official Gail Teixeira says.

Politician Odinga Lumumba has been sued for $200,000 following a polling day incident that left a Presiding Officer with injuries to her back and an Electoral Assistance Bureau (EAB) observer with a damaged cell phone.

The Guyana Police Force says it is informing the general public that approval has been given for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) to hold a march around the streets of Georgetown today commencing at 1500h from the Square of the Revolution

Police have completed investigations into an incident at the Camptown Community Centre where a man was caught holding a ballot box and are awaiting advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Ansa McAl, local distributor of Stag beer, yesterday stated that its ‘Stag: Crown Your Community’ promotion in no way targets children and dismissed claims that beer drinking results in other social ills.

Hikers and national livewire Robert France aided in a fitting opening to the seventh Diamond Mineral Water International Hockey Festival at the National Gymnasium yesterday when his team cooled down Supernova 12-1.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) has strongly condemned the “unwarranted and brutal shooting” of citizens engaged in a peaceful protest on Tuesday and questions if it had been sanctioned by newly-sworn in President Donald Ramotar, the Commissioner of Police and government officials.

A man and his wife were on Saturday viciously beaten by armed bandits in the presence of their 12-year-old daughter during a home invasion and robbery.

A day after the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation issued a statement denying that it propagates the policies of any political party, a picture surfaced on the social network Facebook of co-director Kashif Muhammad wearing a PPP/C jersey.

After a month-long trial, the fate of murder accused Travis Rudder lies in the hands of the jury who will deliberate after the case is summed up on Tuesday.

 INDORE, India, (Reuters) – Virender Sehwag (219)  blasted the highest individual score in 50-over cricket to  secure India’s comprehensive 153-run series-clinching victory  over West Indies in the fourth one-dayer yesterday.

Sean Williams was yesterday placed on $10,000 bail after he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer the charge of threatening behaviour.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Former captain Daren Ganga has been dropped from the Trinidad & Tobago team to take part in next year’s Caribbean Twenty20 Championship, beginning on January 9 in Antigua.

President Donald Ramotar on Wednesday met with executive members of The United Force (TUF), as he continued his engagement with opposition parties.

(Reuters) – FIFA’s head of security believes games at  this year’s U.S.-based

Devon Ford scored a brilliant hat-trick to lead Banks DIH Football Club to victory over Grove Hi Tech in the East Bank Demerara Football Association first division final sponsored by Coca-Cola at Thirst Park ground last Wednesday.

Newly appointed Minister of Agriculture Dr Leslie Ramsammy has told heads of departments and agencies under the ministry’s purview that he aims to make research and development the focal point of the sector.

The enhancement of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri to transform it into a regional hub for air transport is part of government’s efforts to integrate the aviation sector into the region, according to Transport Minister Robeson Benn.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – West Indies assistant coach David Williams has been made a senior national selector.

The Linden Fund Trust (LFT) has announced the start of an eight-week assessment of non-governmental organisations/ community service organisations (NGO/CSO) in Region 10.

Harripersaud Goolam believes his journey up the professional ladder at the Diamond distillery from washing vats to shift foreman reflects the progress of manufacturing alcohol in Guyana.

INDORE, India, (Reuters) – The 10 highest  one-day international totals after India reached their best ODI  score of 418-5 against the West Indies yesterday.

President of Cuba Raul Castro Ruz says his country will never forget the brave step in 1972 by the then four independent member states of CARICOM to establish diplomatic relations with their fellow Caribbean state.

INDORE, India,  (Reuters) – The 10 highest one-day international  innings after India’s Virender Sehwag scored 219 against the West Indies in the  fourth ODI match yesterday.

CARICOM officials responsible for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) met in Grenada last week Thursday and Friday to discuss proposals for a regional broadband policy that would facilitate greater internet access.

MADRID, (Reuters) – The most dangerous team  without the ball, counter-attack kings Real Madrid, host lords  of possession Barcelona tomorrow  in a titanic  clash of footballing philosophies.

The ministers of Housing and Agriculture met with residents of Parika, Naamryck and Ruby, East Bank Essequibo to advance plans for road and other developments.

A 55-year-old man was on Monday placed on $50,000 bail after he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell to answer the charge of simple larceny.

The Georgetown Chamber Chorus is hosting its annual concert titled ‘Teach the World a Song’ on Sunday at the St George’s Cathedral.

Dear Editor, Now that some of the elections’ debris seems to be settling, I thought it might be a good time to review Vishnu Bisram’s pre-elections poll findings and compare these with how the electorate actually voted on November 28.

Dear Editor, As far as I know, an ex-president of Guyana does not have a constitutional role in the country.

The Inter-American Develop-ment Bank (IDB) has approved a US$15 million loan for the Social Protection Support Programme in Suriname  which will boost the government’s efforts to enhance the effectiveness of spending on social protection programmes.

The new service station

VENICE, Italy,  (Reuters) – UEFA president Michel  Platini reiterated his opposition to goal line technology on  Thursday, saying it would only be needed once every 40 years and  could lead to “video refereeing”.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia’s cricket governing  body will recommend its entire board step down in accordance  with an independent review that criticised its structure as  being riven with conflicts of interests.

Dear Editor, May I offer my congratulations to Donald Rabindranauth Ramotar on being elected the 7th President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana at the 2011 General Elections. 

Dear Editor, Tuesday, December 6, 2011 will go down as a dark day in the political annals of Guyana.

(Reuters) – A week, as former British Prime  Minister Harold Wilson once quipped, is a long time in politics,  though New Zealand captain Ross Taylor and his young team have  also discovered that it also applies to test cricket.

From left Saskia Hardt, the wife of the US Ambassador; British High Commissioner Andrew Ayre; US Ambassador D Brent Hardt and Stanley Ming at the Christmas party put on by the Russian business community at the Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday.

DURBAN, South Africa, (Reuters) – Support grew  yesterday for an EU plan to agree a global climate change pact  with binding targets by 2015, after poor nations vulnerable to  climate change forged alliances with developed countries.

President Donald Ramotar says that he is committed to working with the other parties in the Parliament to forge ahead with the development of Guyana’s oil and gas industry.

(Trinidad Guardian) As the trade union movement prepares for a mass demonstration on Friday, Central Bank Governor Ewart Williams said yesterday that he does not expect the industrial unrest to continue into 2012.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s trade and industry  minister faced pressure yesterday to explain his personal  wealth, becoming the latest and one of the most high-profile  members of President Dilma Rousseff’s cabinet to be targeted by  the media over alleged ethics breaches.

Dear Editor, Here we go again. Why does the leadership of the PNC continue to drag their followers through a never ending emotional rollercoaster ride without telling them the truth? 

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, (Reuters) – Batsman  Younus Khan warned Bangladesh to get ready to face yet another  onslaught from Pakistan’s feared spinning attack as the teams  got ready for the two-test series that begins in Chittagong today.

A man riding a big bike last evening collided with a bicycle and both of the men suffered severe bruises after they slid along the East Bank Public Road at Agricola.

Uncle Frost and the Snow Maiden at the Christmas party put on by the Russian business community at the Pegasus Hotel on Wednesday.

Dear Editor, Today we are hearing that people are marginalised, people are discriminated against, people are being denied jobs after they have gotten a university degree, etc.

BRUSSELS – European Union leaders agreed on new fiscal rules  enshrining tougher budget discipline yesterday, an EU official  said, after the European Central Bank doused hopes of dramatic  action on its part to arrest the euro area’s debt crisis.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Wednesday sought to assure media practitioners who have come under attack from Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) platforms in Manchester and Portland that his Government supports democracy and freedom of speech.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho wants to prove  there has been a shift in the balance of power towards his Real  Madrid side when the La Liga leaders host bitter rivals  Barcelona in the opening ‘Clasico’ of the campaign tomorrow.

This bridge at Lamaha Park which leads into Festival City has been in a state of disrepair for some time and residents are calling on the relevant authorities to fix it.

(Jamaica Observer) One thousand jobs will be created when the Convergys Corporation opens its first call centre in Jamaica next year, Dr Christopher Tufton, the minister of industry, investment and commerce, announced on Wednesday at a press briefing in Kingston.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – National Basketball  Association (NBA) players and owners ratified a new collective  bargaining agreement yesterday, formally ending a five-month  lockout and ensuring the season will start on Christmas Day.

KINSHASA,  (Reuters) – Election authorities in  Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday delayed the  announcement of a winner in the country’s presidential election  for the second time this week, citing the need to cross-check  results.

Dear Editor, During the heat of the campaign when we were speculating about the margin the PPP would win by, some people said the PPP would get no less than 60% of the votes.

Seven Seas made “a substantial financial contribution” to the Periwinkle Cancer Club of Guyana from the proceeds of a promotion it held during Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Dear Editor, Last Sunday, while driving to church, as I approached the junction at Mandela Avenue and the East Bank Highway, one of two young girls who were selling newspapers, attempted to cross the road, causing me to ‘brakes up.’

President Donald Ramotar would be forgiven for thinking that his term at the head of a minority government has not got off to the most auspicious of beginnings, with some worrying signs in the immediate aftermath of the elections.

A President by Lottery? | I’ve persuaded myself to make this two–cents contribution to the 2011 post – elections era as it is unfolding.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, (Reuters) – Grammy winning country  singer Kenny Rogers says he feels like he gets to celebrate  Christmas for more than a month, as opposed to just a day or  two for most everyone else.

Politikles

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – ‘All hen houses are full right now.

DUBAI,  (Reuters) – A swashbuckling finish  yielding five birdies in six holes catapulted Rory McIlroy up  the Dubai World Championship leaderboard yesterday as he  seized the early initiative in his European money-list battle  with Luke Donald.