Daily Archive: Monday, May 6, 2013

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica – Students of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona will face more than five per cent tuition increase for the next academic year.

CLEVELAND, (Reuters) – Three women believed to have been abducted years ago were found alive on Monday at a house in Cleveland, a short distance from where at least two of them were last seen, and police said a man has been arrested in connection with their disappearance.

After days  under police guard at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, a man charged in connection with the slashing death of his estranged wife appeared in the District “A” Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Bollywood playback singer Alka Yagnik (left) greeting President Donald Ramotar yesterday during a concert at the Providence stadium.

(Reuters) – FIFA executive committee member Chuck Blazer was provisionally suspended today, less than one month after he was accused of financial mismanagement in his role as general secretary of the CONCACAF confederation.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil plans to hire 6,000 Cuban doctors to serve in remote parts of the country where medical services are deficient or nonexistent, despite controversy over the quality of their training.

STOCKHOLM, (Reuters) – The catchy tunes, outlandish costumes and shimmering boots that made ABBA a global phenomenon all feature in a new museum dedicated to the band, but rumours the exhibition may presage a reunion by Sweden’s most famous export were quickly quashed.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the current strain of bird flu that is causing illness and deaths in China cannot spark a pandemic in its current form – but he added that there is no guarantee it will not mutate and cause a serious pandemic.

John L. Sampson, a New York state senator of Guyanese parentage and a former leader of the Democratic caucus, was taken into custody this morning by US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents following a public corruption probe, according to a spokesman for the FBI.

A 2012 survey for the Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) found that Guyanese have a life satisfaction level of 70.7% – higher than Trinidad and Jamaica – and a research paper on the findings said that while corruption victims report lower levels of happiness there was no evidence that perceiving a government as corrupt had an impact on the figure.

The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of pensioner Goberdhan Sukram, 71 years, of Miss Phoebe, Port Mourant, Corentyne, whose body was found in his home at about 1730h yesterday, with suspected wounds to the head.

(Jamaica Gleaner) One of Curaçao’s most popular politicians, Hemlin Wiels – a senior member of that country’s governing coalition – was gunned down on the Maripampoen fishing beach outside the capital, Willemstad, yesterday afternoon.

(Barbados Nation) Men’s Educational Support Association (MESA) chairman Ralph Boyce has hit back, accusing Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite of behaving “fundamentally foolish” in rejecting a call for  all children in Barbados to undergo DNA testing  at birth.

(Trinidad Express) Emergencies at public health institutions in this country are generally prioritised by gunshot wounds, stab wounds or arriving in an unconscious state.

(Trinidad Express) JACK WARNER will “keep his options open”, should the United National Congress (UNC) screening committee fail to select him to contest the Chaguanas West seat at the by-election.

(Trinidad Express) He got down on his knees and ‘romeo’-style Udit Narayan stole the hearts of his fans in song.

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – Russia said on Monday it was concerned the chances of foreign military intervention in Syria were growing following reports of Israeli air strikes around Damascus which were a source of “particular alarm”.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – Cuba has launched a legal challenge to Australia’s tobacco packaging laws at the World Trade Organization, the Geneva-based trade body said in a statement on Monday.

Last evening’s weekly seawall ‘lime’ was a shadow of its former self as the change in location attracted only a handful of patrons, as opposed to the hundreds who traditionally congregated along the Rupert Craig Highway between the Russian Embassy and Conversation Tree.

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry made a profit of $1.8B for 2012 compared to $1.3B in 2011.

The radio and cable licences controversially awarded by former president Bharrat Jagdeo shortly before he left office in 2011 should be withdrawn, says former PPP stalwart Ralph Ramkarran who suggested that the “public relations disaster” is bad for the government.

Guyana’s progress in implementing recommendations to strengthen anti-money laundering legislation will be examined later this month in Nicaragua and government’s tabling of amendments to the law is seen as rushed as Georgetown could face increased scrutiny and foreign investment could be affected.

The Ministry of Culture yesterday advertised a competition for the design of a monument for Indian Arrival Day, May 5.

After serving as the home of six Caricom Secretaries-General for the past four decades, Colgrain House, one of Guyana’s historic buildings, may never again serve this purpose and its ultimate fate remains unclear.

Jamaican patty franchise, Juici Patties will soon be coming to Guyana.

Xenophen Goliath lived up to his name and his reputation yesterday by powering NP Electronics to the team title as the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) inter-corporation/ministry/organization team tournament concluded at the National Gymnasium yesterday.

The 47-man national rugby squad continues to prepare assiduously for the NACRA senior men’s 15s Caribbean championships home game against Barbados on May 18.

In excess of 30 chiseled physiques will invade the Theatre Guild stage when the Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GABBFF) hold its annual Novices Championships dubbed ‘Muscle Invasion’ on May 12.

A 17-year-old Brazilian was yesterday killed in Lethem after he intervened in an argument.

On a night highlighted by close finishes Albouystown ‘B’ through second half goals defeated Kingstown two goals to nil as the 2013 Mackeson ‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Street Football competition continued at the Punt Trench and School Street Tarmac, Albouystown on Saturday.

Former New York State Senate Majority Leader John Sampson, who is being probed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for accepting a loan from convicted Guyanese businessman Edul Ahmad, this week became the latest politician snared in a long-running federal corruption probe, with charges expected against him this week, the Daily News has reported.

St. George’s High School powered by an Okeri Codrington double defeated Bishops’ High School 6-1 as the Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy continued at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue yesterday.

Secretary of the Guyana Cricket Board Anand Sanasie’s attempt to have a perjury charge against him quashed was rebuffed by acting Chief Justice Ian Chang recently who did not grant the orders nisi of certiorari sought by the accused.

CHESTER-LE-STREET, England,  CMC – Former Jamaica captain Gareth Breese’s unbeaten 41 was not enough to prevent Durham from slipping to a four-wicket defeat to Essex in the Yorkshire Bank 40 here yesterday.

Dear Editor, I am a teacher in need of your help.

Stabroek News apologises for the fact that in our Sunday edition of May 5 we published Guyana Lottery results from the previous week.

Dear Editor, As a dog lover, I understand Mr Calvin Benjamin’s grief over the loss (hopefully temporary) of his beloved pooch, ‘Pal.’

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Two-time Olympic 100 metres sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce clocked the second fastest time this year in the 200 metres, to snatch victory at Saturday’s Jamaica Invitational meet here.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – All-rounder Imran Khan produced a valiant half-century as Trinidad and Tobago stunned five-time defending champions Jamaica by three wickets here yesterday to reach the final of the Regional Four-Day Championship.

In the Stabroek News special supplement commemorating the 175th Anniversary of Indian Arrival in 1838, a byline was inadvertently omitted.

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s governing coalition extended its half-century rule despite its worst-ever performance in a general election, a result that exposes growing racial polarisation in the Southeast Asian nation and could undermine Prime Minister Najib Razak.

Dear Editor, Good seed paddy is essential for productive agriculture. There is a shortage of basic seed paddy at the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), Anna Regina, for rice farmers in Region Two.

BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, (Reuters) – Sean Williams smashed a career-best unbeaten 78 as Zimbabwe levelled their one-day international series against Bangladesh with a six-wicket victory yesterday.

Dear Editor, There’s a saying: “nothing happens nothing said,” but this is far from the story I’m about to talk about.

GENEVA (Reuters) – UN human rights investigators have gathered testimony from casualties of Syria’s civil war and medical staff indicating that rebel forces have used the nerve agent sarin, one of the lead investigators said yesterday.

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) – The surviving member of a neo-Nazi cell blamed for a series of racist murders that scandalised Germany and shamed its authorities goes on trial tomorrow in one of the most anticipated court cases in recent German history.

Dear Editor, The government’s plans to encourage economic growth through direct taxpayer investment in infrastructure are unconvincing, and will lead to higher costs for consumers and bigger financial burdens on the taxpayers.

(Reuters) – Orb, ridden by Joel Rosario and prepared by homebred trainer Shug McGaughey, won the 139th Kentucky Derby at a wet and muddy Churchill Downs on Saturday.

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela brushed off criticism from US President Barack Obama yesterday and maintained its accusation that an American detainee in Caracas is a spy pretending to be a filmmaker.

LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Floyd Mayweather showed little sign of ring-rust after a year out of the sport as he used sublime defence and a steady parade of right hands to dominate fellow American Robert Guerrero and retain his WBC welterweight championship on Saturday.

Dear Editor, I have been trying to find out how a shopkeeper in the interior may legally buy gold from miners in the region.

(Trinidad Express) Sir Anthony Colman’s multi-company Commission of Enquiry (CoE), which principally focused on the illiquid insurance company CLICO and the Hindu Credit Union (HCU), has cost taxpayers $36.2 million.

Our democracy here in the United States over the last two centuries has weathered the storms of war, economic depression, crime, drugs, corruption and scandal.

Politikles

As had been intimated by Minister Benn, the Public Works Ministry on Saturday announced the end of the popular Sunday seawall limes between Kitty Byways and the Ocean View Hotel citing damage to the embankment, garbage accumulation and the traffic hazard.

Interviews and photographs by Tifaine Rutherford Mindful of the current climate in the trade union movement, seeming discontent in many workplaces, particularly the public service and with May Day being celebrated, we asked the man and woman in the street for their views on this year’s Labour Day.

(Barbados Nation) The Men’s Educational Support Association (MESA) has thrown its support behind its chairman, under attack by Attorney General Adriel Brathwaite for suggesting that every child in Barbados should undergo DNA testing at birth.

By Jeremy Poynting Jeremy Poynting is Managing Editor of Peepal Tree Press We came to Guyana after four days at the Bocas Litfest in Trinidad and Tobago.

 Breezing out in James and Hogg Streets Albouystown on Saturday (Photo by Arian Browne)

Youths from Anglican churches across Guyana yesterday ended week-long Youth Mission activities with a rally and ceremony where Bahamian Priest Denrick Rolle urged them to strike a balance in their lives as they give back to society.

Dear Editor, I had the greatest privilege on Sunday last to attend the annual awards ceremony of the RHTY&SC at the fantastic and beautiful St Francis Community Developers building as I accompanied a friend who was to be honoured as a retired teacher.

(SportsDirect) – Joakim Noah had 24 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots to lead the injury-ravaged Bulls over the host Nets 99-93 in Game Seven to clinch their Eastern Conference first-round series.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Gunmen executed two sons of two prominent Mexican journalists in the northern city of Chihuahua, a spokesman for the state attorney general’s office said yesterday, and police found seven bodies dumped in a Mexico City suburb.