Daily Archive: Wednesday, June 12, 2013

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Police today said that at about 1740h today, Raquel Joseph, 22 years, of Old Road, Timehri, was killed when she ended up in the path of the propeller of a single-engine Cessna 172 aircraft that had just landed at the Ekereku Airstrip (Cuyuni/Mazaruni).

Police today said that 11 men have been held over the murder of Brazilian national Maria Jose Assis Bazerra,47 years.

The police today said that constable Dorwin Pitman who died in Sophia while chasing an escaping prisoner succumbed to cardiac arrest.

The Private Sector Commission today said it was deeply disturbed at the proposed 26.7% hike in electricity rates and called on the government, GPL and the opposition to hold talks on restoring $5.2B in funding that was intended for key capital works.

MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – Two Bollywood families have broken their silences over the suicide of starlet Jiah Khan after police arrested actor Suraj Pancholi in connection with his girlfriend’s death last week.

CAPE TOWN,  (Reuters) – Anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela was responding better to treatment in hospital this morning after a “difficult last few days”, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma said.

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Attorney General Anand Ramlogan have agreed to hand over their electronic devices to the police team investigating the e-mail scandal but with conditions. The

The Ministry of Home Affairs today said that residents who have been affected by noise coming from Seeta’s Bar on Station Street and the White Castle Fish Shop on Hadfield Street will get relief shortly.

(Reuters) – Australia batsman David Warner has been dropped from the team’s Champions Trophy match against New Zealand for an alleged physical altercation with an England player, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.

A letter sent by an attorney representing Chief Election Officer Gocool Boodoo has called on the elections commission not to conclude its deliberation on whether his contract is renewed until his performance appraisals for 2012 and 2013 are completed and this led to a deferral yesterday of a decision on his fate.

A Brazilian national was yesterday afternoon discovered dead in a clump of bushes at Jumbie Backdam, Mahdia with her hands tied and it believed that she was beaten.

An eleven-year-old boy died last month after he was reportedly beaten with a cricket bat while at school and his relatives are accusing the school of dragging its feet on the investigation.

Wherever you travel on the Essequibo island of Wakenaam, the cry for better quality roads, water, drainage systems and healthcare seems universal among residents, some of whom have resided on the island their entire lives.

A woman testified yesterday that she saw her sister’s ex-boyfriend stabbing her mother in their bedroom at Zeeburg four years ago.

Due diligence for the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project is at an advanced stage, according to Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh.

Police Commissioner (ag) Leroy Brumell on Monday assured that police are conducting investigations into the June 1 acid attack on Mala Persaud even as the woman says that she is getting no help or assurances from the police.

A team from the Mayor and City Council  (M&CC) is scheduled to meet with officials from the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) today to discuss the council’s electricity debt which is over one billion dollars.

The court yesterday found that a prima facie case has been made out against Colin Jones and Clayton Westford in the matter of the burning of the Ministry of Health’s building in 2009 after hearing no-case submissions.

Surajnauth Ramlochan, Chairman of the Wakenaam NDC says that the grass on the island’s airstrip and its shoulders helps to prevent erosion.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed the Baramita police to exercise zero tolerance for drug offences and has tasked the village council with identifying persons to be trained as rural constables, to increase security in the village.

LONDON, CMC-West Indies, undermined by slow left-arm orthodox bowler Ravindra Jadeja, crashed to an eight wicket defeat against India in their Group B match of the Champions Trophy yesterday.

A taxi driver accused of chopping another taxi driver on his arm was placed on $80,000 bail when the matter was heard in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

With just over seven weeks to go until the inaugural Caribbean Premier League kicks off, CPL Limited is pleased to announce the signing of its first franchise agreement on behalf of Guyana.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Sprint Icon Usain Bolt returns to competition tomorrow a week after losing to American Justin Gatlin in the 100m.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett says Government is still awaiting clarification from the Chinese Ambassador here on the exact nature of the financing for regional development projects announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting with Caribbean leaders two weeks ago.

The Pepsi Sonics Basketball Club is concerned over the state of basketball in Guyana especially female basketball.

Scotiabank has announced four winners in the first draw of its ‘Build a Home’ promotion in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

From Orin Gordon at The Oval in London Kapil Dev, over a modest lunch at the table next to mine, sized up India’s chances of chasing down 233.

The executive committee of the Scout Association of Guyana (SAG) was re-elected to serve another term when the association held its 103rd Annual General Meeting last Thursday.

The second edition of the Stabroek Warriors Sports Inter-Market Futsal competition was officially launched at a simple opening ceremony at the Giftland Office Max Main Branch, 13 A Water and Holmes Streets, South Cummingsburg Georgetown yesterday.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is urging importers of refrigerants to take steps to obtain the required permits to avoid penalties as it is intensifying its campaign to ensure that importers comply with the restriction placed on the importation of ozone depleting substances.

Winners of the Rotary Club of Stabroek’s 2012 and 2013 national Peace Poster Competition were honoured last Wednesday at the Pegasus Hotel.

An Okeene Fraser double on either side of halftime inspired Pele FC to a 2-1 defeat of Amelia’s Ward United as

Guyana’s first World Boxing Championship promoter Carwyn Holland is now Guyana’s first SAMBO Instructor.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is calling on the government to take urgent steps to address the depressed conditions residents of Barnwell North are being forced to endure and to provide potable water to the area and instal a pump at the outfall koker of the Number Three canal.

Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on Monday granted $100,000 bail to a labourer who said that he watered plants in his yard unknown to him to be cannabis.

The competitions committee of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) took advantage of a slight improvement in the weather last weekend which allowed Albion Cricket Club to record two emphatic victories in the Universal DVD T20 first division competition.

Dear Editor, In a Sunday Stabroek article of June 9, Dr Clive Thomas ‒ and probably most Guyanese ‒ expresses the opinion that electricity generated by hydropower, although it will not come cheap, is indispensable for Guyana’s economic transformation and development because of the country’s dependency on oil and other challenges.

Experiment in the making? This concrete structure was last week placed on top of the seawall opposite Bel Air Springs.

ISTANBUL, (Reuters) – Turkish riot police fought running battles with pockets of protesters overnight after storming a central Istanbul square in a show of force that risked ratcheting up tensions almost two weeks after anti-government demonstrations began.

First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar and the staff of Freedom House on Saturday joined in celebrating the 93rd birthday of Edmund Forde of Buxton, East Coast Demerara.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The State Department said yesterday it was investigating allegations of sexual misconduct by overseas staff including a report that an ambassador patronized prostitutes after a leaked memo said the agency had ignored the misbehavior.

 (Reuters) – After a number of upsets, normal service resumed in Asian World Cup qualifying yesterday with Australia, South Korea and Iran securing key victories which left them on the verge of joining Japan in reaching Brazil.

Dear Editor, ‘GuySuCo executive chairman likely to earn $2.5M a month’ (SN, June 11). 

The US Embassy partnered with the Ministry of Health to host a blood drive that saw a total of 34 pints of blood donated by Embassy staff and staff from other diplomatic missions and international organisations.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal believes he still has a very long way to go before he can match or overtake the record haul of 17 grand slam singles titles amassed by his great rival Roger Federer.

Road? Craters yesterday on the Montrose main road.

Consulting firms from around the world yesterday submitted technical proposals to the Ministry of Tourism to prepare  Guyana to sell its brand internationally.

Davteerth Anandjit, president of the East Coast Umpires Association is claiming that he never signed a document which was submitted to the Parliamentary Special Select Committee with respect to the Guyana Cricket Administration Bill 2012.

ANTIGUA, Guatemala,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will press for reform of the 35-nation Organization of American States and back a broad approach to tackling drug-related violence at OAS meetings this week, a senior U.S

Dear Editor, Amongst the Pepperpot published on May 26, 2013 are four “Requests for Expressions of Interest” – all related to: Fourth Road Project (West Coast Demerara Road Improvement) The respective half-page advertisements are for the following consultancy services in respect of a project funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) in the sum of US$34.4 million.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted yesterday to begin consideration of a White House-backed bill to overhaul the U.S.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC-Matches scheduled for Jamaica’s Sabina Park in the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will still be played there despite the collapse of a deal to install floodlights at the popular Caribbean venue in time for the tournament, organizers have announced.

Dear Editor, As a journalist I always believe that a few facts help a story.

(Jamaica Observer) Government has formed an alliance with a group of ‘ethical hackers’ as part of efforts to beef up the country’s resistance to cybercrimes.

Downed cables: Power cables were pulled down by a truck in Robb Street yesterday.

VATICAN CITY,  (Reuters) – Pope Francis has acknowledged the existence of a “gay lobby” and a “stream of corruption” in the Vatican, according to reports in Catholic media not denied by the Vatican.

Due diligence for the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project is at an advanced stage, according to Minister of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC- Coach of the Trinidad franchise team for the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Gordon Greenidge says his club’s batting lineup is one of the strongest in the tournament.

Lean on me: This power pole is leaning on the fence of the water pump station in Well Road, Better Hope.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s election council said yesterday an audit of the results of presidential elections in April confirmed President Nicolas Maduro did win by 1.5 percentage points, despite opposition claims that the vote was stolen.

Dear Editor, Within the past weeks, four very significant contributions have appeared in the press that are intricately related to each other: ‘The rise of inequality,’ by Christopher Ram (Sunday Stabroek, May 19); ‘Ministry pushes for early access to nursery education,’ (KN, May 19); ‘Unhappiness at Independence,’ by Henry Jeffrey (SN, May 29); and ‘Democracy and inequality in Guyana’ editorial (KN, May 29).

(Jamaica Observer) The Jamaica Manufacturers’ Association (JMA) on Monday told Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister AJ Nicholson to step aside or start singing a different tune on the trade dispute between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil’s preparations to host this month’s Confederations Cup deserve high marks, despite criticism over everything from delayed stadium projects to chaotic ticket delivery, the sports minister said on Monday.

Hot on the heels of his visit to our part of the world, and particularly to Mexico, a member of the North Atlantic Free Trade Area (NAFTA), Chinese President Xi Jinping flew to California, this time for consultations with the acknowledged leader of that zone, the United States.

I think that with the following statement by Mr. Ravi Dev, the discourse between us about the relevance of federalism to Guyana has come to an end.

A toast to Guyana-Russia relations: Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (left) looks on as Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Russian Ambassador Nicolay Smirnov shared a toast at Russia Day celebrations last night.

SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – Three of the largest U.S. Internet companies called on the U.S.

Dear Editor, On the morning of June 5, while I was cleaning my parapet, I observed men and women clothed in protective gear clearing the entrance to Merriman Mall, which over time has become the dumpsite for people living in or outside Bourda. 

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO –It seems that Minister Ramon Abrahams of Public Works may have lost his magic when he resigned yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) Sea Lots accident victim Ryan Rampersad’s skeletal frame has a number of bed sores, he is 98 per cent paralysed – he can only move his eyes to look at a picture of his two young children.

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