Daily Archive: Saturday, May 18, 2013

The police say that at about 1255h. today police ranks at a roadblock at Wisroc, Wismar, stopped and searched a mini-bus in which was found three motor cycles that had been brought into the country illegally through Lethem.

SEOUL,  (Reuters) – North Korea fired three short-range missiles from its east coast today, South Korea’s Defence Ministry said, prompting Western powers to urge Pyongyang to exercise restraint.

At about 0230h, Patrick Nurse, 54 years, was aroused by noise in his home at “C” Field, Sophia, and on checking was confronted by two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm, the police say.

More than five years after the Bartica massacre that claimed the lives of 12 men and sent shockwaves through the country, five men are set to go on trial shortly in the High Court sitting at Suddie.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Telecommunications Authority of T&T (TATT) will soon issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a third mobile telephone provider.

(Trinidad Express) The Ministry of Energy has launched its 2013 Trinidad and Tobago Onshore Bid Round for oil and gas exploration.

(Trinidad Express) The only Caribbean Airlines (CAL) director who wasn’t fired from the board yesterday says he’s very concerned about the financial health of the national carrier.

The Public Works Ministry is constructing two new groynes and rehabilitating an additional two groynes along the seawall stretching from Kingston to Camp Road.

Police have seemingly made a breakthrough in investigations into the shooting to death of police corporal Romein Cleto as a key suspect has been arrested and could soon make a court appearance.

Abickie Ferguson was yesterday granted the opportunity to begin a new chapter of her life when she was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter by a jury in the High Court.

The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday launched its newest initiative to curb corruptio n with the ipaidabribe.gy

Unpaid University of Guyana employees are to commence strike action if they are not paid salaries owed to them by Monday.

“Whether they are working or not there are cameras in place,” Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee posited yesterday on being questioned as to the relevance of the CCTV cameras that have been strategically placed in Georgetown with the aim of capturing criminal activity.

The Literacy Department of the Ministry of Education yesterday apologised to the teachers who have not received their stipends since January, stating that the delay was caused by unforeseen circumstances.

Bosai is scaling down its bauxite operations in Linden so that power can be utilized by the wider community as it takes steps to repair three faulty generating units.

HPS and Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon yesterday announced that Cabinet green-lighted a $100M contract for drainage works in the agriculture sector, and four other contracts at its May 14 statutory meeting.

Police Commissioner (ag) Leroy Brumell yesterday urged officers to go to their various divisions and use the tools they have acquired to be the best ambassadors of the Guyana Police Force they could be.

A man was remanded to prison on two charges of robbery under arms when he appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

A 26-year-old man appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer to the charge of possession of narcotics.

As Guyana moves to eliminate the use of persistent pollutants in keeping with the Stockholm Convention, government on Thursday endorsed the National Implementation Plan developed by the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board (PTCCB).

A flash flood may have played a major role in the collapse of a section of the St Ignatius Bridge, Region 9 which gave way under the weight of heavy equipment and the company to which the equipment belongs is likely to bear at least part of the cost of repairs.

With the introduction of the Bengal Aromatic Rice (BAR) that has been grown and produced in Berbice, Guyanese can now have their local version of the popular Basmatie Rice at a much lower cost.

Caricom foreign ministers have agreed that the Community needs to increase its participation in international bodies in order to continue to advocate for the interests of member states.

The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday said that the following motor bus routes have been defined by the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic (Road Service Licence) (Definition of Route) Order No.

The African Cultural Development Association (ACDA) and the Coalition of the 1823 Parade Ground Monument will celebrate the 201st anniversary of Georgetown tomorrow by hosting a Kreole Day at the Parade Ground from noon to 6 pm.

In excess of 75 cyclists including five females will vie for supremacy when the 31st annual Independence Three-Stage Road Race pedals off today in Berbice.

PANCAP and the Caribbean Network for People Living with HIV (PLH) and AIDS are hosting a workshop to equip 50 persons living with HIV (PLH) with the skills needed “to advocate for universal access to services and to apply the principles of community competence to prevention treatment and care.”

NEW YORK, CMC – Three-time Olympic gold medallist and four-time World champion Veronica Campbell-Brown will lead about three dozen Caribbean athletes in the Adidas Grand Prix here next week.

 (Reuters) – Czech Tomas Berdych snapped a run of 11 consecutive defeats by world number one Novak Djokovic to reach the semi-finals of the Rome Masters before Rafa Nadal was stretched to the limit against David Ferrer yesterday.

Canada has agreed to help Caribbean youth to gain greater access to post-secondary education through a distance learning partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI).

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) – Branislav Ivanovic made up for the heartbreak of missing last year’s Champions League triumph by heading a dramatic stoppage-time goal to lead Chelsea to a 2-1 win over Benfica in the Europa League final on Wednesday.

As part of its observance of World Telecom-munication and Information Society Day 2013, under the theme ‘ICTs and Improving Road Safety,’ GT&T has shown its support for safe road use with the donation of a quantity of BlueTooth ear pieces to the National Road Safety Council and the Guyana Public Transportation Association.

Three persons said to be close to murdered cambio dealer Totaram Mohotoo were being grilled by police up to late last evening and it is hoped that they can provide investigators with some leads.

Albouystown ‘B’ compliments of Melvyn Ross brace on either side of half time blanked Rasville ‘A’ 3-0 as action in the Mackeson ‘Keep your five Alive’ football tourney continued at the East Ruimveldt Community Centre Ground (California Square) on Thursday.

(BBC) The moment, when it arrived, was like so many of the other golden ones James Anderson has delivered to England cricket fans over the past decade: a rapid delivery, shaping away, taking the edge and caught in the slips.

Many of the teachers at schools in Moraikobai in Region Five are in acting positions because of the absence of programmes in their area to upgrade their qualifications to enable them to enter the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE).

Dear Editor, With reference to the letter published in the Wednesday May, 15, edition of the Stabroek News captioned ‘Long lines, poor organisation, unhealthy conditions at Licence Office in Smyth Street,’ I wish to express regret for the experience of the author and other members of the public.

The Supreme Court of Guyana in collaboration with UN Women yesterday inaugurated a two- day Domestic Violence Workshop for magistrates, court clerks and other court service providers, a release from Tagman media said.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – David Beckham could return to the United States as owner of a new club and his advisors have already held talks with Major League Soccer.

Dear Editor, The Stabroek News has once again exposed how biased it is on a political matter of national importance.

The preparatory work was put in, the confidence level is high and the national ruggers are ready for today’s NACRA senior men’s 15s Caribbean Championship game against Barbados at the Providence National Stadium.

Statisticians say that while travel and tourism were strongly related, they did not totally overlap.

Boom! And it seems like practically overnight the name Nuriyyih Gerrard is on everyone’s lips.

This week, we present a review on the five who were knocked out; why some should come back and projections on who might win the 2013 Guyana Star GT&T Jingle and Song Competition.

Dear Editor, My son and I booked a direct non-stop flight via Caribbean Airlines’ business partner, Titan Tours to fly to Guyana on May 3, 2013 returning on May 14, 2013 (E-Ticket 1062525184890).

(Cricinfo) Sunrisers Hyderabad gave themselves a lead over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the race for the final spot in the IPL playoffs with a comprehensive win over the troubled Rajasthan Royals, their sixth win out of seven home games.

LONDON, CMC – West Indies stroke-maker Ramnaresh Sarwan continued his patchy form as Leicestershire conceded first innings honours to Northamptonshire on the third day of their Division Two County match here yesterday.

Hi Everyone, I’m a huge fan of the Harry Potter series and Tolkien’s Lord Of the Rings trilogy, so last year when I read an article about Cuba mass planting the “Magic Tree”, I quickly wondered if it was the ‘tree of life’ Gandalf referred to in the Lord Of The Rings… just kidding!

Dear Editor, I am the father of Jafaar Seetaram, one of the accused in the murder of Albert Munroe.

Dear Editor, I’m sure many Guyanese and observers do not recall a time in recent history when the two largest representative bodies of the private sector in Guyana ‒ Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Private Sector Commission ‒ were so publicly unapologetic and vocal about their support for the budget presented by the Government of Guyana. 

LONDON, (Reuters) – Ross Taylor’s fluent 66 lifted New Zealand to 153 for four in reply to England’s 232 on a fluctuating second day of the first test at Lord’s  yesterday.

Sonia Noel’s latest collection, First Resort was the toast of St Lucia recently, where it was launched in conjunction with her new magazine makin style.’

(Billboard) – American Idol Season 12 winner Candice Glover says she is ready to go to work. 

Dear Editor, In the rice industry, the fair grading of farmers’ paddy is of paramount importance.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – The Organization of American States yesterday published a report calling for decriminalization of drug use and for greater coordination between nations in tackling the scourge.

Guyana’s premier fast bowler Ronsford Beaton says he hopes his selection for the 2013-2014 West Indies Sagicor High Performance Centre programme will pave the way for a call up to the West Indies team next year.’

Three of the eight shortlisted amateur boxers scheduled to travel to Cuba for a month-long training and competition stint next month will definitely wing out after Sterling Products Limited and the Guyana Police Service (GPS) agreed to stand the cost of their airfare.

Dear Editor, Reading the letter in the SN, May 15, about the writer’s experience at the Licence office on Smyth Street, brought back many uncomfortable memories to me (‘Long lines, poor organization… at Licence Office on Smyth Street’).

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Jorge Rafael Videla, an austere former army commander who led Argentina during the bloodiest period of a “dirty war” dictatorship and was unrepentant about kidnappings and murders ordered by the state, died yesteriday at age 87.

(Billboard) – Emeli Sandé was the big winner Thursday at the 58th Ivor Novello Awards, held in central London.

The Mustard Seed Contribution and Sports Centre, an affiliate of the Pepsi Sonics basketball Club, was officially launched as a non-governmental/non-profit organization on Thursday at the company’s High and Broad Street office.

Dear Editor, ‘F’ is the grade I would give to the GRA for service.

Tangle

Guyanese Purnash Durgaprasad, who is famous for being the first West Indian and only Guyanese to have participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa International, will perform at the Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Concert taking place on June 9, at the Guyana National Stadium.

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria,  (Reuters) – Nigerian warplanes struck militant camps in the northeast yesterday in a major push against an Islamist insurgency, drawing a sharp warning from the United States to respect human rights and not harm civilians.

Bermine thrashed Upper Corentyne by 70 runs while Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets trounced Port Mourant Karibee Rice by 50 runs as the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Universal DVD T20 first-division competition continued last weekend.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf yesterday defended her government’s record on good governance and transparency, following an independent audit that cast doubt on her anti-corruption efforts.

Dear Editor, I like the AFCs decision to withhold support for a critical bill which the government wants passed to ensure its international reputation and status is maintained.

The Indian Cultural Centre this afternoon presents the Bollywood classic Abhimaan from 5.30 pm at its Lot 67 New Haven, Bel Air, Georgetown location.’

(Jack Shafer is a Reuters columnist but his opinions are his own.)

Politikles

There is an ongoing national conversation on the topic of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) issues.

(Trinidad Guardian) The world recession and not mismanagement was responsible for the collapse of the CL Financial empire, former CL Financial chairman Lawrence Duprey says. In

FREETOWN,  (Reuters) – China Kingho Energy Group, one of China’s largest privately-owned energy companies, could spend between $6 and $10 billion on infrastructure projects in Sierra Leone over the next five years, its ambassador to China said.

The Rose Hall Town Athletic Club will stage a day of sprint events and a 5km road race on May 27 to commemorate Guyana’s 47th Independence anniversary.

Dear Editor, Recognising that the last effort on this subject (SN, April 26) may not have fully satisfied expectations, I sincerely hope that the accompanying table will put in clearer perspective the substantial differentiation between the sample of ‘public service’ jobs and those in the teaching hierarchy in the education system.

One of the many pleasures of the third annual NGC Bocas Litfest recently concluded in Port of Spain was the thrill of watching large audiences sitting rapt for an hour while regional writers and intellectuals discussed their literary influences, the idea of national literatures and the achievements and challenges of postcolonial historiography.

FREETOWN,  (Reuters) – China Kingho Energy Group, one of China’s largest privately-owned energy companies, could spend between $6 and $10 billion on infrastructure projects in Sierra Leone over the next five years, its ambassador to China said.

The African Cultural and Devekopment Association (ACDA) in collaboration with the Coalition of the 1823 Parade Ground Monument will tomorrow host Kreole Day at Parade Ground, Middle Street.