Daily Archive: Thursday, November 22, 2012

After almost five hours of fierce arguments between the government and opposition, Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman this evening ruled that a motion brought by Opposition Leader David Granger to gag Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee would be sent to the Privileges Committee for consideration and in the interim the minister would not be allowed to bring any motion to the House.

The Associated Press says that a helicopter crashed today in an upscale Bahamas resort, killing one US citizen and injuring at least three others.

(Jamaica Gleaner) It was a marathon session this morning when the judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) sat for a preliminary case management hearing in the Shanique Myrie case.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – R&B star Rihanna scored her 12th chart-topping single on the Billboard Hot 100 on Wednesday, as her seventh studio album “Unapologetic” raced toward a big debut after its release this week.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico,  (Reuters) – Former three-time world boxing champion Hector “Macho” Camacho is brain dead following a drive-by shooting in Puerto Rico, a doctor said on Thursday.

Salim Bacchus called ‘Black Salim’ of 139 Line Path ‘D’, Corriverton, Corentyne, Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the  New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court today after being charged with the murder of Police Constable 20682 Jirbahan Dianand on September 14, 2012, police said.

(Trinidad Guardian) Port-of-Spain mayor Louis Lee Sing is insisting there is no coconut vendors’ association, despite several releases being sent to the media signed by “Baldeo Babwah, president of the Coconut Vendors Association.”

KHULNA, Bangladesh,  (Reuters) – Marlon Samuels struck his fifth test century to move the West Indies towards Bangladesh’s first innings total at the close of the second day’s play in the second test today.

(Jamaica Observer) The People’s National Party’s (PNP’s) pre-election promise to review Jamaica’s buggery law has taken a back seat to the passage of more pressing legislation in the Houses of Parliament.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Approximately J$60 million has been spent by the Portia Simpson Miller administration to provide some of its ministers with new high-end vehicles since taking office almost a year ago.

(Barbados Nation) Leader of the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan, will be arriving in Barbados on Sunday for a week’s visit as part of the second phase of a Caribbean tour.

ADELAIDE,  (Reuters) – Michael Clarke blasted his second double-century in consecutive innings to drive Australia to a mammoth first-day total of 482-5 in the second test today as South Africa’s ailing pace attack was brought to its knees.

ISLAMABAD,  (Reuters) – Pakistan’s Taliban movement threatened today to attack Indian targets to avenge the country’s execution of Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the lone survivor of the militant squad responsible for a rampage through Mumbai that killed 166 people in 2008.

-Hits and Jams The Hits and Jams Entertain-ment Group yesterday announced that the management for R&B singer Chris Brown, who was scheduled to perform at a Boxing Day concert, has cancelled his appearance due to the protests over his visit.

-opposition The parliamentary opposition plans to use all possible legitimate measures today to pass a motion to gag Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee in the National Assembly.

Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday revealed the names of the four persons shortlisted for the post of University of Guyana Vice-Chancellor, noting that a choice would be made after the interview process which is to be concluded by month end.

The body of a 29-year-old fisherman was yesterday morning discovered in a drain with what appeared to be a laceration to the head.

Girl power must have been the theme on night two of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) Nationals Schools Track and Field, Cycling and Swimming Championships as four phenomenally talented girls stole the show on the track last night at the Guyana National Stadium.

-after beating housewife A masked man yesterday attacked a New Hope, East Bank Demerara housewife in her home, which he then torched, leaving the battered woman and her family with only the clothes on their backs.

A Corentyne man died while two others were injured after the car they were travelling in turned turtle on Airstrip Road, Mahdia, around 6:45 hrs as the men were heading to work yesterday.

By Chevy Devonish Bibi Shadick, who heads the board for the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA), yesterday assured that all broadcasters will be treated equally and in accordance with the law during her tenure.

-Barrington bags first national gold medal Two-time CARIFTA gold medallist Jevina Straker won the girls 800m Under 20 yesterday at the 52nd edition of the Guyana Teacher Union Track and Field Championship at the Guyana National Stadium.

The Board of the National Communications Network (NCN) has completed its probe into the financial irregularities at the state-owned broadcaster and the report is now in the hands of the President, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr.

KHULNA, Bangladesh, CMC – Debutant Abul Hasan stunned West Indies with an electrifying unbeaten century as Bangladesh produced an incredible rally on the opening day of the second Test here yesterday.

The Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) will no longer be providing services to Guyana, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr.

Junior Horatio says donation support for football and sport itself Delta Airlines is the latest entity to sign on to the 23rd edition of the Kashif and Shanghai end-of-year football tournament.

The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will be hosting two days of consultations with the private sector, parliamentary political parties and other stakeholders to discuss the eighth actuarial report, which has warned that the scheme is near a crisis stage.

Roger Samuels, who admitted that he had a history of stealing motor cycles, was yesterday sentenced to serve four years in prison after he confessed to his latest theft.

The People’s Progressive Party yesterday held a picketing exercise outside the United States Embassy in Georgetown to show solidarity with the Palestinian people in the wake of the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

X-rays had to be done yesterday on the legs of the Chinese man who was shot on Saturday evening when he rushed to the aid of his employer who was being robbed outside her Regent Street store.

The life of the late renowned Kathak dancer Indranie Lennartson Shaw (December 7, 1961 – October 25, 2012) was celebrated in dance at the National Cultural Centre on Tuesday.

By Iva Wharton The group stage of the Guinness in the Street tournament culminates tonight with the final eight matches being played at the Albouystown Basketball Court where it all started.

By Iva Wharton The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has replied to the Georgetown Football Association’s (GFA) letter seeking a resolution of the current impasse and has mandated that the GFA perform a number of actions before the matter is settled.

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs has committed $11M to build bridges over creeks to link several villages in Region Eight. 

The Georgetown Football Association (GFA) yesterday received two additional donations from Star Party Rentals and businessman Allan Newark for their end-of-year Banks Beer-sponsored tournament.

-gov’t has failed to set up Board since 2010 Workers attached to the Linden Enterprise Network (LEN) say they are being made to work without prompt payment at the end of every month, and are subjected to conditions that flout the labour laws.

— Noble House Seafoods second division competition By Neil Barry Jr.,

Greenwich Park Primary, West Coast Demerara (WCD) was awarded a trophy for the Most Improved Schoolyard yesterday at the Healthy School Competition award ceremony at Stewartville Primary, WCD.

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Ganga Persaud and a team of government officials pledged to follow up on a number of issues affecting residents at Wakenaam, including dilapidated roads and bridges, the erratic ferry service and a non-functioning morgue, during an outreach exercise there on Sunday.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice, broke her silence yesterday and defended her remarks on a September attack in Benghazi, Libya, that killed four Americans, including the U.S.

West Demerara District Three’s Miguel Williams leapt into the record books with his best attempt of 6.28m to win the boys under-18 long jump competition at the Rudolph Harper facility at the YMCA on Tuesday the first day of the 52nd annual Guyana Teachers’ Union National Schools Track and Field championships yesterday.

A team from St. Stanislaus College talked their way to victory in the finals of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry Ltd (GBTI) Inter-Secondary School Impromptu Speech Competition on Tuesday, outdoing their counterparts from St.

AINLIM, Marketing and Distribution (M&D) and Essequibo Branch have all advanced to the semi-finals while Bermudez and NMSS will battle to secure the final semis spot in the Neal and Massy Inter-Company 10-over Tapeball Cricket competition.

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – India secretly hanged the lone survivor of the Pakistan-based militant squad responsible for a rampage through Mumbai that killed 166 people, sparking celebrations days before the fourth anniversary of the assault on the financial capital.

Cece Winans and a 15-member troupe are scheduled to perform in Guyana on January 26 at the National Stadium as part of the Gospel Festival 2013.

CAIRO/GAZA,  (Reuters) – A ceasefire between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers took hold yesterday after eight days of conflict, although deep mistrust on both sides cast doubt on how long the Egyptian-sponsored deal can last.

A handyman was yesterday charged with stealing a necklace belonging to Dr Faith Harding, who was his employer.

The re-trial of Dwayne Jordan, who is accused of hacking his wife to death, will begin today before Justice Navindra Singh in the High Court.

SAKE/GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo,  (Reuters) – R ebel forces in eastern Congo vowed yesterday  to “liberate” all of the vast central African country as they began seizing towns near the Rwandan border and spoke of a 1,000-mile march to the capital Kinshasa.

Friends and family remembered actor Sherman Hemsley today at his funeral service in West Texas by showing video clips of his best known role as George Jefferson on the TV sitcom “The Jeffersons.”

Former Marketing and Sales Manager of the Guyana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) Carl Leca was discovered dead in his home on Monday morning.

Dear Editor, In a letter in Stabroek News on Monday, November 19, Mr Rakesh Rampersaud responded to Swami Aksharananda’s Diwali Day affirmation that “Worship of the Goddess will remain hollow and dry until we break out of our double standard,“ in which he asks Hindus to think about violence against women and girls.

Dear Editor, I am having trouble understanding the following facts: Lethem has had little or no power for several days now due to a faulty generator plunging the community there into complete chaos.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – After years of defeats at the ballot box by President Hugo Chavez, Venezuela’s opposition supporters used to say the only thing worse than him was their own incompetent leaders.

A former employee of Banks DIH was yesterday charged with stealing over $1M in items from the company.

ADELAIDE,  (Reuters) – The disappointment at home generated by South Africa’s failure to win the first test against Australia showed how much “respect” the team had won since attaining the top ranking, according to Proteas captain Graeme Smith.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – She won Oscar gold for her uncanny performance as Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, but Helen Mirren’s latest portrayal finds her as the power behind the throne — or, more precisely, the director’s chair.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has condemned the use of motor vehicles for purposes not covered under their registration category and is continuing its enforcement activities to ensure that motorists comply with the law.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The Archbishop of Canterbury accused his Church of England of being wilfully blind to the attitudes of modern British society yesterday after it voted ‘no’ to women bishops, a triumph for its traditionalist minority.

Dear Editor, As one who is quickly approaching the age for my NIS pension, I wish to ensure that the National Insurance Scheme is vibrant and well. The

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Sri Lanka selectors have packed their test squad full of pace bowlers as they expect to encounter seamer-friendly conditions when they travel to Australia for a three-match series starting next month.

Dear Editor, The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs has the prerogative to apply his interpretation of the constitution and advance arguments in defence of his cabinet colleague, but this prerogative must be challenged at the point when he decides he is going to insult the intelligence of citizens.

A 17-year-old girl who allegedly had marijuana in her possession for the purpose of trafficking was remanded to prison yesterday when she appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

LONDON, (Reuters) – British researchers have come up with a new body scanning device that gives accurate measurements and could boost online clothes shopping.

Kenny Rock, accused of assaulting his common-law wife, had the charge against him dropped on Tuesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Caribbean ministers with responsibility for families, human resources, youth, social services and social and community development met over two days in Barbados—Tuesday and yesterday—to focus on ending sexual violence against children by the use of integrated region-wide strategies.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – Lakers coach Mike D’Antoni took charge from the sideline for the first time on Tuesday as Los Angeles leaned heavily on their defense to earn a gritty 95-90 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – Retired leaders in China’s Communist Party used a last-minute straw poll to block two pro-reform candidates from joining the policymaking standing committee, including one who had alienated party elders, sources with ties to the leadership said.

How could a ship with goods from Guyana end up in Malaysia with US$7M worth of cocaine?

Dear Editor, Sultan Mohamed states “Inevitably federalism will become the correct solution to ensure African people run their own affairs just as it would ensure others do the same.

A man accused of assault was released on his own recognisance by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on Tuesday after he denied the charge.

A taxi driver was released on self bail over the use of abusive language when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) Former chief justice and former chairman of the Caribbean Court of Justice Michael de la Bastide yesterday criticised the British Privy Council, saying it decided the case involving the amnesty given to the Jamaat-al-Muslimeen on the “wrong premise” and it focussed on the “wrong man”—the President.