Daily Archive: Saturday, September 22, 2012

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition standard bearer Henrique Capriles mocked President Hugo Chavez’s grandiose campaign pledges two weeks before the election, and vowed to fix voters’ daily problems if he wins.

BEIRUT, (Reuters) – The rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) has moved its leadership for the first time from Turkey to parts of Syria that are now controlled by rebels, the group’s commander-in-chief said today.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Australia reached the Super Eights at the Twenty20 World Cup today as opening batsmen Shane Watson and David Warner hammered quick runs to help win a rain-hit game against West Indies by 17 runs in Group B.

Three persons lost their lives tragically this morning when the car they were travelling in crashed into a sand truck at Relief, East Bank Demerara around 11am.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Suriname’s fishing grounds are being cleaned out on a large scale by dozens of Venezuelan and Guyanese boats while Suriname’s Navy cannot take effective action.

(Trinidad Guardian) Debt-burdened Caribbean nation Belize has won a 60-day reprieve from bondholders after paying a portion of its overdue US$23m debt interest.

(Trinidad Guardian) Director of Transparency International’s chapter in T&T (TTTI) Deryck Murray is commending Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for taking swift action to fire former justice minister Herbert Volney.

(Jamaica Observer) Having only a 42.85 per cent win record against Australia in International Twenty20, West Indies will have their work cut out when they meet the George Bailey-skippered men in their opening ICC World Twenty20 match today at the R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

(Jamaica Observer) With local boxing slowly regaining its vibrancy, Giomax Entertainment company and Stewart’s Auto Sales have combined in an effort to take the sport to another level with an exciting exhibition bout featuring the enigmatic veteran boxing star Roy ‘Superman’ Jones and streetfighter turned professional boxer, Kimbo ‘The Streetfighter’ Slice.

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo is establishing a foundation which will be operational from January 2, 2013.

(Trinidad Express) The police are investigating a report that the son of a Government Minister assaulted a 56-year-old man with a cutlass on Wednesday morning.

(Trinidad Express) Police discovered a suitcase containing approximately TT$1.2 million worth of cocaine at Piarco International Airport on Wednesday.

BENGHAZI, Libya, (Reuters) – The powerful Islamist militia Washington blames for an attack on its Benghazi consulate was swept from its heavily fortified bases in Libya’s second city in a mass popular uprising in support of the government early today.

(Trinidad Express) Former justice minister Herbert Volney said yesterday he offered his resignation to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and was shocked when he saw her on television Thursday night publicly announcing his dismissal.

-UK publishers still to be approached President Donald Ramotar yesterday said his administration is trying to resolve the controversy that has erupted over its decision to procure pirated textbooks for public schools in light of concerns by publishers.

Former Chancellor Justice Cecil Kennard yesterday took the oath of office as a member of the Commission of Inquiry into the July 18 Linden protestor shootings and he hoped for it to proceed smoothly so that its work can be completed within a reasonable time.

-shot hero mom after fighting bandit By Mandy Thompson Bibi Samaroo is a brave and strong woman in the eyes of her family after she fearlessly fought with an armed bandit during a late night home invasion on Tuesday, in which she was shot twice.

-legal background key qualification President Donald Ramotar yesterday defended the appointees to the governing board of the National Broadcasting Authority as the best candidates, while disclosing that a legal background was the main criteria used to make the selection.

–walkout over food aborts corporal punishment discussion Teachers in Georgetown yesterday aired mixed views about the automatic promotion of poor students but the absence of lunch stood in the way of the consultation going on to deal with the thorny issue of corporal punishment.

A man died on Thursday after he fell into a mining pit which was under water at Puruni, Region Seven.

The decomposing body of a man was yesterday morning discovered in his locked home at Mora Street, Vryheid’s Lust Squatting area, East Coast Demerara.

With $2 billion spent and about 75% of the channel for the Hope Canal completed, the Ministry of Agriculture anticipates that all works will be completed in the next nine months, by June 2013.

-Ramotar says future as general secretary up to party The PPP will welcome former longstanding party member Ralph Ramkarran back into its fold if he decides to return, according to President Donald Ramotar, who said that the party will always welcome him back.

-after flawed process After short-listing candidates to be interviewed for the post of Vice-Chancellor at the University of Guyana, the new council has decided that it will have to be redone since significant flaws were found in the initial process.

Partners for Peace and Development, in observance of International Day of Peace yesterday, expressed grave sadness at the death of Shaquille Grant who was shot and killed by members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on September 11, 2012.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC- West Indies captain Darren Sammy says his players are ready to take on Australia in their opening game of the ICC world twenty/20 tournament in Sri Lanka yesterday.

Scotiabank loan customers stand a chance of winning a brand new Mazda Axela in a promotion which will end next month.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) yesterday launched its internet service for smartphones, including Android and Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices, partnering with three retailers to bring the mobile internet experience when there is no hotspot availability.

By Emmerson Campbell Local cyclists Paul DeNobrega and Michael Anthony were yesterday commended by Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Dr Frank Anthony during a courtesy call on  the minister at his Main Street Office yesterday by the cyclists.

 – more interest in local investing  New Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Puran Mal Meena says some Indian companies have expressed interest in investing in the mining and agricultural sectors in Guyana and outlined a number of other potential areas for cooperation between the two countries.

A new generator set will be installed at Mabaruma in Region One, in light of the electricity problems faced by residents of the community.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka,  CMC- Former West Indies wicketkeeper, Deryck Murray, is recommending the use of two specialist spinners when the regional side meets Australia on today in their opening match of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Some $463M will be spent to carry out works on a section of the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) public road between Better Hope and Montrose, where work was previously undertaken by a defaulting contracting firm.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC- The most feared batsman in the shortest form of cricket, Chris Gayle, wants to celebrate his 33rd birthday with victory when West Indies play Australia in their opening match of the ICC Twenty/20 tournament today.

Cognisant of the impending threat of environmental degradation to Guyana’s rainforests, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the Canadian High Commission have vowed to continue supporting efforts being made by the University of Guyana’s Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry to reclaim Guyana’s mined-out sites.

After recognising the dormant state of basketball in the capital city, the Pepsi Sonics Basketball Club  aims to reenergise players and fans with their annual tournament which is dubbed Pepsi Sonics ‘Refresh your game’  basketball competition which begins next Friday at the Burnham Basketball Court.

A final battle for the remaining semi final spot in the New Building Society second-division limited-overs competition will see Everest Cricket Club battling Third Class today at Camp Road.

–via IPED, IIC partnership A videography training course for small business owners, which will offer 3D and advanced 3D animation is set to start next Tuesday, under the auspices of the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED), according to Narae Lee, of the Inter American Investment Corporation (IIC), which is funding the training.

Defending champion Patrick Prashad will be going all out to defend his crown at the Courts Guyana Inc.

The Youth Coalition for Transformation (YCT) is expected to broaden its outreach to youths in various communities after it received a donation of laptop and desktop computers from overseas-based Guyanese Sahaboob Yassin yesterday.

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – Coach of the Sagicor High Performance Centre team Graeme West said his side will face a bigger challenge, when they meet the Bangladesh A-Team in a four-day, tour match, starting today at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.

Marian Academy yesterday observed the 31st anniversary of International Day of Peace in a ceremony of offerings, tribute and praise at the school’s auditorium.

“For me [the crown] is like the key to open the pathway of new beginnings.

By Neil Barry Jr., The Carib Beer Heroes Cup winds down this weekend with just a single game between the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC)  and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).

-court hears A security guard was yesterday charged with larceny after being allegedly caught on tape stealing colognes from his employer’s store.

I have always considered myself a tourist in my own country.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC- West Indies captain Darren Sammy exuded confidence yesterday as his team put in their final preparations ahead of their opening match in the ICC World T20 tournament.

Dear Editor, In response to the caption carried in your letters column of September 18, 2012, captioned ‘Utility bills are delivered late in some parts of WCD,’ the Guyana Post Office Corporation would like to thank the customer for the complaint.

-court advises counselling Gary Semple, who yesterday admitted his guilt in the wounding of his ex-wife after finding another man at her home, will know his fate on November 1, when he is to be sentenced.

Dear Editor, As we continue to face the ugly realities of 2012 Guyana, I could not help but notice very prominent advertisements from the New Guyana School asking for staff.

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Brendon McCullum blasted the highest individual score in Twenty20 Internationals to fashion New Zealand’s comprehensive 59-run victory over Bangladesh in the Group D opener of the Twenty20 World Cup yesterday.

Hi Everyone, Have you ever had a meal at a restaurant and then tried to replicate it at home?

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – A Libyan Islamist militia was swept out of the eastern city of Benghazi in a popular protest against the armed groups that ran into the early hours of this morning, Reuters witnesses said.

A cook was yesterday released on self-bail after denying a property damage charge when she appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Dear Editor, The PPP likes to parade economic growth as if it contributes to it in any significant way when it doesn’t.

Makin’ Style, the latest addition to Sonia Noel’s fashion manoeuvres, offers a complete package that includes outfits, accents, accessories and accoutrements.

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has been given the approval to hire an additional 38 persons as assistant prison officers with effect from August, 2012, the Home Ministry said yesterday.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Luke Wright’s unbeaten 99 in 55 balls helped holders England crush Afghanistan by 116 runs in their Group A opener at the Twenty20 World Cup yesterday.

GENEVA (Reuters) – Arab countries proposed yesterday extending the mandate of UN investigators documenting war crimes in Syria and said that more experts were needed for the growing task.

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev offered rare criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s methods of dealing with business leaders yesterday, heightening speculation of a growing rift between Russia’s top two rulers.

Bibi Samaroo (centre) surrounded by her relatives at her hospital bed yesterday.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar Ezekiel Jackson arrives in Guyana today for his first visit to his birthplace since achieving worldwide fame.

Dear Editor, I bought a piece of land in Grove, Section A Block Y, New Housing Scheme on the East Bank Demerara valued at five hundred thousand dollars and the size of land given to me was 50 x 80 from the Ministry of Housing in 2006.

Maroon 5 notches its third No 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as “One More Night” lifts 2-1 in its lucky 13th week on the chart.

The National Milling Company of Guyana Inc. (NAMILCO) has donated $1M to help in the rebuilding of the St Joseph’s Mercy Hospital, after the fire that destroyed Colonna House two years ago, according to a statement released yesterday by Vic Insanally.

SABANETA, Venezuela (Reuters) – To understand why President Hugo Chavez may win yet another election in Venezuela next month, go and sit under the mango trees of Los Rastrojos or Sabaneta.

The Final Stretch:  Excavators are seen in the distance working on the last kilometre of the Hope Canal before meeting the East Demerara Water Conservancy.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Siberian tiger critically injured a man who jumped into the big cat’s den at New York City’s Bronx Zoo yesterday, retreating only after emergency workers scared it off with a fire extinguisher.

The Indian Cultural Centre will screen the film Road Movie today from 5.30 pm at its Lot 67 New Haven, Bel Air, Georgetown location.

ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC- The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has approved an increase in the number of male players who are to receive annual retainer contracts (ARC).

Dear Editor, This official announcement of no ‘lampy pampy’ pirating of textbooks is an indication that the Government of Guyana is indifferent to the values of a modern globalized economy and the sensitivities of societies in it.

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Oscar Ernest Llewellyn Hamilton A.A, who served as the personal physician to late former President Desmond Hoyte and late former First Lady Joyce Hoyte, has died Hamilton died on September 13, 2012, a week shy of his 85th birthday, according to the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), which said that he had a record of lifelong public service.

(Trinidad Express) The fiasco of Section 34 sparked widespread calls for two heads – the Attorney General’s and the Justice Minister’s.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Myanmar’s government says it is not worried opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will upstage the president during their overlapping US visits because they work together for democracy, just as Nelson Mandela did with South Africa’s last apartheid-era leader.

Dear Editor, The time has long past for NCN and the Guyana Chronicle to be put up for public auction.

Former president Bharrat Jagdeo is establishing a foundation which will be operational from January 2, 2013, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported last evening.

Beyoncé’s album ‘4’ nabs its fourth top 10 hit single on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week as “Dance For You” sashays 13-10.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC- Jamaica’s Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says athletes who represented the country in last month’s Olympic Games in London will be rewarded for their efforts.

 (Billboard) As he debuts as a guest (with 2 Chainz) on Juicy J’s “Bandz a Make Her Dance,” the Billboard Hot 100’s top debut at No.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Thirteen employees of the US Secret Service were entangled in a prostitution scandal in Colombia earlier this year but their actions did not compromise the safety of the president, a Department of Homeland Security investigation found.

A week used to be a long time in politics. In our day rival campaigns fight each other one news cycle at a time, constantly looking to wrong-foot the other side and force them into damage control.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – Jamaican entertainer Busy Signal was yesterday sentenced to six months in prison for one count of failure to appear in court in the Minnesota Court in the United States.

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter written by Mr Rajendra Singh captioned ‘The government must allow the GCB to carry out its functions’ published on September 17 in Stabroek News.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC– The man behind the global exploits of Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake says Jamaican coaches deserve a lot of credit for producing world beaters with scarce resources.

This week, a wife went to court for throwing the spectacles of another woman into a trench because her husband was rubbing the other woman’s face.

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