Daily Archive: Thursday, December 15, 2011

In a nod to the novel parliamentary configuration thrown up by this year’s elections results, the government and the opposition are to exchange lists of priority issues.

If the Home Affairs High Command did not give the go ahead for the police to fire rubber bullets at protestors during what we are told was an illegal if peaceful post-elections protest then just who did  becomes an interesting question.

The Guyana Police Force is informing the general public that approval has been given for the Youth Coalition for Transformation to hold a march around the streets of Georgetown tomorrow, Friday December 16, 2011, commencing at 1530h.

Former Commissioner of Police Winston Felix says that Commissioner of Police Henry Greene should do the honourable thing and tender his resignation following allegations of abuse levelled against the top cop this week.

(Trinidad Express) Trinidad-born journalist Davan Maharaj has been appointed editor of the Los Angeles Times.

(Trinidad Express) Two houses and a car were firebombed last night as gang violence erupted on the streets of Beverly Hills, Laventille.

(Jamaica Observer) International reggae recording artiste Shaggy will be spreading some Christmas cheer when he appears on the NBC’s Today Show, with hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb on Monday, December 19.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The big green machine being ridden by recently crowned champion jockey Andrew Holness has surged into the lead, gaining six percentage points in the past month, as the party most likely to win the December 29 general election.

(Barbados Nation) Political scientist Peter Wickham says the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) faces a “political crisis” and could very well be considered a party in denial.

CANBERRA, (Reuters) – Cricket risks killing the goose  that lays the golden egg if it disrespects fans by scheduling  too many meaningless international matches, former India captain  Rahul Dravid has said.

PARIS, (Reuters) – A judge declared French  former president Jacques Chirac guilty today of misusing  public funds, in a political graft trial that made history by  producing the first conviction of a head of state since Nazi  collaborator Marshal Philippe Petain in 1945.

West Front Road and Back Circle will clash in the final of the 2011 Guinness-in-the-Streets tournament tomorrow, after both sides recorded similar 1-0 semi-final victories in their respective matches at the National Park Tarmac on Tuesday evening.

“Let God be the judge,” Police Commissioner Henry Greene yesterday said in response to the abuse complaint filed against him by a woman, even as the AFC leadership called for his interdiction pending the outcome of the matter.

By Iva Wharton Winston George is the first track and field athlete locally to qualify for the 2012 Olympics in London.

The joint opposition parties – the Alliance For Change (AFC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) – have established two sectoral working groups in the areas of governance and the economy and are scheduled to meet with President Donald Ramotar today.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – Australia will hold a training camp for their struggling batsmen before naming the side for the opening test against India on Dec.

By Emmerson Campbell The resurfacing of the National Park circuit which is a major locality for cycle races as well as the groundbreaking success of the Guyanese team at the Inter-Guiana Games in Suriname in winning the cycle road race are among the highlights this year, says  national cycling coach Hassan Mohamed.

Bandits fatally shot Kuru Kururu miner Cleveland Smithet because they were not satisfied with the amount of raw gold that he and others handed over during the robbery at Five Star Backdam on Tuesday, according to police.

BOLTON, England,  (Reuters) – The bruises were still visible on Amir Khan’s face  yesterday when he said he was confident of agreeing a rematch with Lamont Peterson after controversially losing his WBA super-lightweight and IBF light-welterweight titles to the American last week.

A father is dead and another man is injured after a pre-dawn crash at Second Avenue, Bartica yesterday.

The Guyana Police Force believes that property crimes are being committed by ad-hoc groups, as it says organized and structured criminal gangs have been dismantled.

The Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (GPC) and Bakewell became the latest corporate entities to donate to the Kashif and Shanghai organization for their ongoing 22nd annual tournament.

The AFC is currently examining a preliminary report on the verification of the statements of polls (SOPs) released by the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom).

By Iva Wharton The Georgetown Football Referee Association was officially launched on Sunday at the Georgetown Football Club Ground (GFC) and President Otis James said that the body’s focus is on the continued development of the sport.

CENTURION, South Africa, (Reuters) – South Africa are looking to rediscover their ruthless streak in the home test series against Sri Lanka, captain Graeme Smith said  yesterday.

Some 40 APNU supporters last night picketed outside Duke Lodge, owned by businessman Gerry Gouveia.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad & Tobago Cricket Board President Azim Bassarath said that he was opposed to the West Indies Cricket Board’s decision to play Regional first-class matches at only international venues.

Police say they are well-geared for the hectic Christmas season both in Georgetown and other parts of the country.

Dear Editor, As Guyanese are wont to say, some people “test your faith.” 

YOKOHAMA, Japan,  (Reuters) – Barcelona are still buzzing from their clasico victory over Real Madrid as they bid to complete a perfect year by winning the Club World Cup, midfielder Andres Iniesta said  yesterday.

A 41-year-old man who allegedly snatched a gold chain worth $80,000 from a woman was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer the charge of larceny from the person.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – Australia’s number one tennis player Bernard Tomic says he is being harassed by a policeman after being stopped for dangerous driving, or “hooning” in local parlance, in Queensland at the weekend.

Dear Editor, A changing political culture is indeed with us. This new political culture is influencing our politicians to act and think differently so as to reach out to the population and their constituency.

A 19-year-old man who allegedly snatched a cellular phone from a woman was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

BERLIN,  (Reuters) – WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will fight Britain’s Dereck Chisora on Feb.

Dear Editor, I am pleased to read (SN, Dec14) that AFC`s executive member Khemraj Ramjattan is reported as saying that his party is supportive of APNU`s call to have a tripartite budget committee, calling it a wonderful idea which would enhance transparency.

Inspector A. Alexander was judged to be the ‘Best Cop’ over the past year as the Guyana Police Force yesterday recognized 57 of its members for commendable performances.

(Reuters) – The Denver Nuggets have re-signed free agent center Nene, a model of consistency since overcoming injury and cancer, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said  yesterday.

Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best and Chinese Ambassador Yu Wenzhe on Tuesday inked a military aid agreement valued US$785,163, the GDF said in a press release.

Dear Editor, Everall Franklin is no longer with us and I offer my condolences to his entire family.

Dear Editor, Now that the elections are over and life is getting back to normal, it is time for us to examine the way forward. 

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC – One of the island’s leading volleyball players died unexpectedly on Tuesday.

Two men yesterday appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer the charge of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence.

NEW YORK CITY, CMC – Kirani James has vowed to keep the Spice Isle of Grenada on the World map with strong performances next year.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian  prosecutors sued Chevron Corp, the No.

The Ministry of Human Services will be moving to improve its monitoring and evaluation of child-welfare programmes to ascertain those that work and make adjustments where necessary, according to newly-appointed Minister, Jennifer Webster.

Dear Editor, One of the reasons given for the recycled and reshuffled ministers in the present cabinet is that the President’s choice is limited to the PPP/C list of candidates.

CAIRO – Rival Islamist groups sought more gains in the  second round of Egypt’s parliamentary election yesterday,  with liberals also fighting for a voice in an army-led  transition that began with the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak.

Bishops’ High School was announced the winner of the recently-concluded Secondary Schools’ Science and Technology Quiz 2011 competition when the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) hosted an award ceremony in the conference room of the Ocean View International Hotel on Tuesday afternoon.

Dear Editor, I refer to the headline in your newspaper on Tuesday, ‘Councillors favour 33% pay hike; 8% for workers.‘

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – Cricket Australia will revert to a panel of experts to decide man of the match awards after Doug Bracewell failed to win a public vote despite bowling New Zealand to victory in a test match in Hobart on Monday.

Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert Persaud said on Tuesday that  although the ministry he now heads is new and government is working on creating the ministry, things are settled and the necessary preparations for continued investments are in place.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela will extradite  one of the region’s most-wanted drug traffickers to the United  States today, a Venezuelan government source said.

Dear Editor, Heaven forbid, but the administration of cricket in Guyana at the national level cannot get any worse than it is at the moment.

 Installment One Hundred Twenty-Three The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Georgetown welcomes applications to visit the United States. 

LONDON, (Reuters) – Desperate British students,  faced with rising costs on the back of government austerity  measures, are turning to prostitution, gambling and other  dangerous pursuits to fund their studies, support workers and  student leaders said today.

Dear Editor, I am pleased to learn from three of your news stories (SN Dec 9, 11, 13) that a new airline service (EZ Jet) will debut at Timehri from this Friday morning with a daily service except for Wednesdays.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A penetrative spell of fast-medium bowling from Shakeel Turney set Barbados Under-13s up for a five-wicket victory over Trinidad & Tobago Under-13s in the Inshan Ali One-day Trophy Series on Tuesday.

Spreading Christmas cheer: Scotiabank carollers last evening took Christmas cheer to

Some time during the morning of Monday this week, Rawletta Onika Greaves of Scotsburg Corriverton went to visit her father’s aunt, a regular practice of hers, according to reports, and ostensibly her mentally-ill father as well, since he resided at his aunt’s home.

Dear Editor, While four-lane highways are built elsewhere, the road from Rose Hall Canje to Gangaram is being reduced.

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$3M jig: Courts customer Deonauth Deodat (second from  left) won the

Living in this country could be such a beautiful experience. The natural environment of breezy warmth, the sunny weather bathed in lush tropical rains, the leafy greenery and fertile land – these offer a lifestyle of tranquil beauty, of a quietude of the soul.

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Suspended President of the Dominica Football Association Patrick John has taken legal action against retired FIFA Referee Ibrahim Brohim for comments on a local radio station.

Scotiabank carollers at the

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Buried deep in American  Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a striking asset — a  town house in one of London’s most expensive residential streets  that property experts say could be worth up to $30 million.