Daily Archive: Monday, May 28, 2012

SANTA FE, N.M., (Reuters) – Five-time world boxing champion Johnny Tapia was found dead in his Albuquerque, New Mexico, home at the age of 45, officials said today.

The police say that Ivelaw Duke, age 28 years, of Lot 73 Prince William Street, Plaisance, ECD, was arraigned today before Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown court on a charge of possession of a firearm without a licence.

Police in ‘E&F’ Division are probing the murder of Nimrod Paul, 36 years, a labourer of Watta Village, North Rupununi, which occurred about 19:30 hrs on May 26, 2012, at Seda Road, Wineperu Backdam, Essequibo River.

Police say that a post-mortem examination was today performed on the body of Shawn Nidal Watkins age 42 years, of Vergenoegen, EBE, by Dr.

Police in Division ‘A’, Georgetown, say they are investigating the circumstances which led to the fatal shooting of Nicholas Da Silva, age 45 years, unemployed, of no fixed place of abode at the G.N.I.C

The sugar corporation today blamed strikes, poor worker turnout and inclement weather for its low first crop output and urged the union and its members to work with it to improve the situation.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British leaders have no choice but to court powerful media barons such as Rupert Murdoch or risk savage press attacks which are “full on, full frontal, day in, day out,” former Prime Minister Tony Blair told an inquiry today.

BOSTON,  (Reuters) – Security experts discovered a highly complex computer virus in Iran and the Middle East that they believe was deployed at least five years ago to engage in state-sponsored espionage.

(Trinidad Guardian) Referring indirectly to the appearance of Michael “Sugar Aloes” Osuna at the People’s Partnership rally on May 24, former prime minister Basdeo Panday said: “Indians have lost their culture and self-respect by worshipping calypsonians who abused them for years.”

AMSTERDAM,  (Reuters) – Top international prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo, best known for pursuing war criminals, has been nominated as chief investigator at soccer’s corruption-plagued governing body, the head of FIFA’s governance committee told Reuters.

(Barbados Nation) Commissioner of Police Darwin Dottin is considering going to Government to have legislation drafted to deal with the “massive problem” of noise pollution.

(Barbados Nation) Guyanese living in Barbados joined others in the diaspora in celebrating the country’s Independence yesterday.

NOTTINGHAM, England,  (Reuters) – England raced to a series win over West Indies with a nine-wicket victory on the fourth day of the second test at Trent Bridge today after being set a modest target of 108.

(Trinidad Express) Former secretary general of the Commonwealth, Sir Shridath Ramphal QC, says the region should have been celebrating the 50th anniversary of the West Indian nation on May 31.

(Trinidad Express) Two security officers were shot late Saturday night in an incident at Santa Maria hotel at Bhagna Trace, Chaguanas.

(Trinidad Express) Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley has criticised United National Congress (UNC) deputy political leader, Dr Roodal Moonilal, for imputing that his wife, Sharon Rowley, had any inappropriate dealing in Calder Hart’s acquisition of property in Tobago with State funds.

A 38-year-old mother of ten  was on life support up to press time last night at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH)  after she was stabbed and hammered mercilessly by her partner at their Freeman Street, East La Penitence home yesterday morning.

A 36-year old man, who allegedly stole two pieces of metal from a Norton Street scrap metal dealer, was yesterday morning found dead aback the Princes Street incinerator in the city.

A 45-year-old father of three died before he could be pulled from a car which crashed into a ditch on Carifesta Avenue early yesterday morning and the driver has since vanished.

Preliminary investigations into the  fire that destroyed the building which houses G Bacchus Enterprises, formerly MFK Trading on Hadfield Street, indicate that it was electrical in nature and dozens of persons may now be on the breadline following the inferno.

The much-hyped concert featuring the son of the late reggae icon Bob Marley, Damian ‘Junior Gong’ Marley as part of the inaugural Food, Arts and Music Festival (FAM Fest) was a success with an estimated 20,000 persons in attendance.

The Bartica Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) had been dissolved and an Interim Management Committee (IMC) installed despite opposition by some residents at a Local Government Ministry enquiry held in the township in March.

AFC Chairman Khemraj Ramjattan says that the process and the criteria used in the allocation of land for officials at ‘Pradoville Two’ is one of the issues that will be probed when National Industrial, Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) officials are called before a parliamentary committee.

By John Richards A call was made on Wednesday for the provision of facilities and equipment, in particular computers, at Mahdia, since that community did not benefit from the One Laptop Per Family project.

Although deeply divided on several issues, residents of Kwakwani and other nearby communities united for Independence Day on Friday night.

A man who said that he had an unlicensed 9mm pistol and nine live rounds of ammunition for his protection and not to harm anyone  was jailed for  four years and fined $200,000 on Wednesday by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

The relatives of Judy Joseph say that they cannot accept that she died as a result of hypertension since too many things including why her pants and underwear were pulled down, are still unexplained.

There are now two approved bus routes between Guyana and Brazil and persons wishing to provide transportation services can apply to the Ministry of Home Affairs to do so.

Former Commissioner of Police, Laurie Lewis has been hospitalized at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) following complications related to his pre-existing kidney ailment.

NOTTINGHAM, England, CMC – A strife-torn final session on the third day here yesterday left West Indies yet again in shambles and with little or no hope of saving the second Test against England at Trent Bridge.

(BBC) Kolkata Knight Riders overcame defending champions Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in the Indian Premier League final in Chennai.

As part of a project to address the human rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgendered (LGBT), the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) has developed a draft Child Protection Policy meant to guide persons from the organisation in reporting cases of child physical and sexual abuse.

By Emmerson Campbell On a night when young bodybuilding stars from Georgetown showcased their talent, Kerwin Clarke shone the brightest on Saturday, clinching two titles at the Hugh Ross Classic (HRC) Committee open air show at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground.

PPP executive Ralph Ramkarran has called for the decriminalizing of same sex relationships saying that the present laws are archaic and that the society should be liberal in outlook and socially progressive.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Venus Williams tamed a plucky teenaged fan who once emailed her for playing tips while fellow American Andy Roddick found himself off target as he bowed out in the first round of the French Open yesterday.

President Donald Ramotar, Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh and Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon led the government team in discussions on international, regional and domestic issues with a group of International Relations academics from the University of the West Indies (UWI).

The Muslim Youth League/Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (MYL/ACIC) Computer School was officially reopened two Friday ago boosted by a donation of computers from the US Embassy.

BOSTON, (Reuters) – Point guard Rajon Rondo stepped up to save the day in the final minutes as the Boston Celtics held off the Philadelphia 76ers 85-75 in their decisive Game Seven on Saturday and advanced to the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat.

Kross Kolor records is adding its talents to the roster of artists billed for the ‘Showcase Guyana’ 2012 trade fair in Barbados next month.

NOTTINGHAM, England, CMC – Fast bowler Ravi Rampaul said yesterday West Indies had placed their confidence again in the pair of captain Darren Sammy and Marlon Samuels to bail the Caribbean side out of their latest crisis.

Stella’s Sisterhood of Support and Service (S4) Foundation appointed eight board members at its first board meeting held on Monday.

AMMAN/UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The U.N. Security Council yesterday unanimously condemned the killing of at least 108 people, including many children, in the Syrian town of Houla, a sign of mounting outrage at the massacre that the government and rebels blamed on each other.

Dear Editor, In October last year on the occasion of the 90th birthday of the recently deceased Philip Moore, the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) held an activity at his home in Berbice to thank the creator and our ancestors who combined to bless us with his indomitable presence for just over 90 years.

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, (Reuters) – When German Juergen Klinsmann took charge of the United States national team 10 months ago he promised to bring a change of style as well as results and if Saturday’s 5-1 win over Scotland is any measure his influence is bearing fruit.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds attended the African Diaspora Summit held last week in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Dear Editor, Firstly we must thank NCN for opening the door to views other than those perceived to be pro-PPP.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Tony Blair’s decision to openly court Rupert Murdoch to win power and ensure favourable coverage during his decade-long tenure as British prime minister will come under scrutiny when he faces a media inquiry today.

MONACO, (Reuters) – Australian Mark Webber won the showcase Monaco Grand Prix for champions Red Bull yesterday as Formula One celebrated an unprecedented six different winners from six races.

VIRGINIA WATER, England,  (Reuters) – Briton Luke Donald went to the top of the world rankings for the fourth time in 12 months after strolling to a seemingly effortless four-stroke victory in the PGA Championship at Wentworth yesterday.

CANNES, France, (Reuters) – Austrian director Michael Haneke won the Cannes film festival’s top honour, the Palme d’Or, yesterday with “Love” (Amour), his acclaimed tale of an elderly couple facing the inescapable, yet no less tragic march of death.

Dear Editor, I wrote a recent letter to the media expressing grave disquiet regarding the wanton destruction of our environment, particularly as it relates to our waterways in Guyana.

(Trinidad Guardian) There’s no stopping Rajesh Durbal from achieving his goals.

Editor’s Note: Following on the reprinting, in last week’s Stabroek News, of Rupert Roopnaraine’s essay on the late Philip Moore (which will also be forthcoming in Roopnaraine’s latest collection of essays with Peepal Tree Press, In the Sky’s Wild Noise), this week’s column carries a poetic tribute to Philip penned by elder Eusi Kwayana.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Fake electronic parts are widespread in key U.S.

Dear Editor, It was already anticipated that the PPP/C was going to attempt to use every possible legal and political manoeuvre in order to block parliamentary consideration of the pensions and other retirement benefits that former president Bharrat Jagdeo is scheduled to receive.

(Reuters) – Former 10,000 metre s world record holder Haile Gebrselassie failed to qualify for the London Olympics after finishing seventh at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games in Hengelo, Netherlands yesterday.

Photos by Anjuli Persaud This week we asked the man and woman in the streets about their lives in the areas of Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester, Corentyne.

Dear Editor, Over the past few weeks the reports in the daily papers seem not to have shocked us sufficiently to elicit outrage and concern about our young people and senseless violence.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Scientists have for the first time succeeded in taking skin cells from patients with heart failure and transforming them into healthy, beating heart tissue that could one day be used to treat the condition.

CHICAGO, Illinois,  CMC – Jamaican Shaun Bridgmohan won the US$125 000 Arlington Classic Stakes when he carried the favourite Silver Max to victory by two lengths in the co-feature at Arlington Park here Saturday.

Last week, residents of Demerara River communities took extreme measures to ensure that ships journeying to the Bosai bauxite plant didn’t go excessively fast or too close to the bank.