Daily Archive: Monday, October 8, 2012

MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has launched an investigation into match-fixing allegations made by an Indian television channel against international umpires.

Tiffany Peters is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to Forgery and Larceny by Clerk or Servant committed at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

President Donald Ramotar today congratulated Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on his victory at that country’s general elections on Sunday.

Malcolm Sonaram of Garnett Street, Albouystown was today charged with trafficking in narcotics, the police said. 

Hilda Beaton, 26 years, of Mon Repos, ECD, was today charged with murder allegedly committed on Sam Lall on October 02, 2012.

Police today said that Ricardo Ignatius Rodrigues c/d “Fatman” and Clive Lloyd King c/d “Bora” are wanted by the police for questioning in relation to the Unlawful Possession of Arms and Ammunition following a big arms find at Lethem.

The suspect in the murders of broom sellers Flory Pappiah and Jennifer Pooran, whose bodies were found in the backlands at Adventure, Corentyne, has died, police said.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has refused to dismiss a murder charge against Frank Errol Gibson and has instead ordered the registrar of the High Court of Barbados to fix the trial date in November.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Government has donated TT$2 million to the Catholic Church for the restoration of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Port-of-Spain.

(WICB) Colombo, Sri Lanka – The West Indies Cricket Board has showered the West Indies Cricket Team with praise following their sensational performance to win the International Cricket Council’s World T20 2012 title on Sunday night.

(Jamaica Observer) Two weeks after its release in the United States, Sean Paul’s fifth studio album Tomahawk Technique, has returned paltry numbers.

A Dutch newspaper is reporting that Joran van der Sloot, who is serving a 28-year-sentence for murdering a Peruvian woman, has impregnated a woman while imprisoned in Lima.

(Trinidad Express) Children  growing up in the world today face many unavoidable obstacles, but they are further handicapped by being forced into marriage at a young age, says president of the Hindu Women’s Organisation (HWO), Henny Charran.

(Trinidad Express) Plans to construct a nursery at the Women’s Prison in Golden Grove have received the thumbs-up from Inspector of Prisons Daniel Khan.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – Cricket South Africa (CSA) have dismissed claims their players instigated the text-message row that led to batsman Kevin Pietersen being dropped by England.

(Trinidad Express) A Chinese national was murdered in cold blood on Saturday night after he was shot once to the face by an armed bandit during a robbery at his workplace.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Outgoing Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene was named skipper of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) team of the World Twenty20 tournament today, one day after his side were beaten in the final by a rampant West Indies.

A 20-year-old Fourth Street, Alberttown mechanic was killed last night after he attempted to assist a police officer who was arresting a man in the community.

The string of events that culminated in a bystander being shot dead by the police on Friday night began with a 15-year-old at the wheel of a car who said that he and his three friends decided to  stop only at a crowded place for fear that police in a car chasing them were going to open fire.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC – Inspired by a swashbuckling knock of 78 from Marlon Samuels at a crucial stage, West Indies rolled over Sri Lanka by 36 runs to lift the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 title here yesterday.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Marlon Samuels turned up with more than just his best form in  yesterday’s World Twenty20 final against Sri Lanka.

-headmistress sleeping under steps The AFC yesterday picketed the Mahdia office of the Regional Executive Officer for Region Eight, Ronald Harsawack and says it intends to have him removed after hearing a litany of complaints from residents.

A stall on Bourda Green was damaged by fire on Saturday night, the second time in months that the owner has been hit by suspected arson.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Mahela Jayawardene stepped down as Sri Lanka’s 20-over captain after failing to lead his team to their maiden World Twenty20 title  yesterday.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC – West Indies captain Darren Sammy revealed Saturday that legendary former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd had written to the team pledging his support for yesterday’s World Twenty20 final against Sri Lanka.

-police response slammed A Corentyne man was shot by bandits and his wife badly beaten in a home invasion that lasted for more than half an hour with police taking over an hour to respond.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Leading West Indies to their first World Cup title since 1979 gave Darren Sammy a chance to hit back at his critics but the all-rounder preferred to forgive them and talk about a possible resurgence of cricket’s former superpower instead.

-Economic Committee still to be set up as deadline passes While the Technical Committee reviewing electricity rates in Linden has been making progress with five meetings held so far, the Economic Committee is at a standstill as the government and the Region Ten administration cannot agree on who should be its chairperson.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Jess Cameron’s show with the bat and Lisa Sthalekar’s all-round skills helped Australia retain the Women’s World Twenty20 title with a close four-run victory over England in the final  yesterday.

-rejected bidder awaiting results of gov’t review Even as Indian firm, Fedders-Lloyd, awaits the outcome of government’s review of the award of the specialty hospital contract, the Alliance For Change (AFC) is preparing to raise questions with subject minister Dr.

A  Haslington North, East Coast Demerara family was last evening pondering their next move after fire of unknown origin destroyed their home.

LONDON, (Reuters) – A turbo-charged start yielding two goals in the opening 15 minutes and a spectacular effort by Tom Cleverley led Manchester United to a 3-0 victory at Newcastle United in the Premier League  yesterday.

Chartered Accountant and attorney, Christopher Ram says that Minister of Finance, Dr.

Dear Editor, I should like to refer to the area around Stabroek Market – South to Lombard Street, East to the Avenue of the Republic, and North to GPO building as Confusion Square.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – Real Madrid came away with a point but failed to secure the victory they needed to trim the gap on leaders Barcelona when the outstanding Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo each struck twice in an attritional 2-2 draw in La Liga yesterday.

Following the expiration of the deadline for the submission of applications for television licences to the newly formed Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBS), a number of stations which had complied are still to have an acknowledgement from the Authority as to whether they could continue to broadcast.

The Muslim Youth Organization (MYO) Inter-Jamaat tape ball competition is set to bowl off on October 21.

Dear Editor, Delivering the feature address last week (Wednesday, September 26, 2012) at the launch of the Guyana Diaspora Project in New York, President Ramotar explained the deterioration of newly built roads and other infrastructure in Guyana as that which results from local contractors being “swamped” and unable to get materials on time and within their budgetary allocations.

Colin Ming staved off a strong challenge from Kassim Khan to win the second annual United Insurance Golf tournament Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Course.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s socialist President Hugo Chavez won re-election yesterday, quashing the opposition’s best chance at unseating him in 14 years and cementing himself as a dominant figure in modern Latin American history.

Secondary schools students interested in joining the US Embassy’s Youth Ambassador Program (YAP) for 2013-2014 are invited to apply now.

Dear Editor As the National Assembly prepares to deal with the legislation which discriminates against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Guyanese, we will be expecting strong and vocal opposition from religious groups – many of whom are normally silent on other matters of injustice in Guyana.

Alissa Trotz is editor of the In the Diaspora Column Last Saturday, October 6th, marked the 36th anniversary of the Cubana air disaster in 1976.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – China’s top telecommunications gear makers should be kept from the U.S.

By Iva Wharton The Georgetown Football Association (GFA) is moving to include other associations in its Banks DIH end of year knock out tournament says Kwabina Griffith, Vice President with responsibility for Technical and Tactical Development.

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to a recent article regarding the development of the Marriott Hotel and its impact to boost tourism, appearing in the Sunday Times on the 23rd of September 2012 (“CJIA expansion, Marriott Hotel will significantly boost tourism”). 

This week we spoke to attendees at last weekend’s Corriverton Town Day.

Politikles

Just when one thought it impossible that the police could slip further into the reckless use of firearms and unprofessionalism, law enforcers have been caught up in a shooting outside of a popular city establishment which has left bystander Mr Dameon Belgrave of Pouderoyen dead.

Introduction Another controversy in public procurement has erupted in recent weeks.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Antiguan police have confirmed that two people are dead following the crash of a Fly Montserrat plane at the V.C.

West Indies’ Chris Gayle jumps as his teammates watch after winning the World Twenty20 final cricket match against Sri Lanka in Colombo yesterday.

(Jamaica Observer) Yet another Jamaican woman has claimed that authorities in the Eastern Caribbean island of Barbados subjected her to degrading treatment so they could search her body cavities for illegal drugs.

Kishun Bacchus is a man of many firsts. Following his victory in the inaugural President’s Cup golf tournament last month, he accomplished another major feat when he shot a hole-in-one at the Lusignan Golf Course recently.

Dear Editor, The press has done a good job in ensuring Guyana remains a democracy.