Daily Archive: Saturday, July 20, 2013

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – An Indian court today sentenced six men convicted of the gang rape of a Swiss woman to life in prison, in one of several recent cases that have fueled a public outcry over the high rate of sex crimes in India.

LONDON, UK, J CMC – Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting has rated former West Indies captain Brian Lara ahead of Indian Sachin Tendulkar as he feels the Trinidadian enabled the regional side win more matches.

Sharma Solomon, Chairman of Region 10 is one of three new members of the Central Executive of the PNCR, according to a release today from the PNCR.

(LIAT press release) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, 2013 – Regional airline LIAT today announced that it would shortly commence scheduled services to and from the Ogle International Airport in Guyana.

Failed presidential ambitions and a quest to remain relevant are behind the attacks by Ralph Ramkarran on the PPP which the party today said it expects to continue even as it said his exit after nearly 50 years of membership was “inexplicable as it was sudden”.

The Ministry of Agriculture today said that the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is over Guyana and this is likely to remain for the next 24 hours.

President Donald Ramotar has dubbed the opposition’s rejection of a bill and motion dealing with the Amaila Falls Hydroelectricity Project is an “act of terrorism against the development of Guyana” and said that their actions place the project in jeopardy.

The parliamentary opposition APNU and the AFC yesterday defended their decision to withhold support for the government amendment and motion billed as crucial for the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, saying the Donald Ramotar administration failed to address major doubts about the project’s viability and offer clear support for the re-tabled local government reform bills.

Guyanese are largely either tolerant or accepting of homosexuals, though most believe that being homosexual is a matter of choice, according to a recent study by Caribbean Development Research Services Inc (CADRES), a regional political consultancy firm.

A new species of poison dart frog has been discovered by scientists during a study to determine the impact of tourism on biodiversity in a tract of the Iwokrama Rainforest.

The Ministerial Order providing for a 40-hour work-week and a minimum wage of $35 000 conflicts with other laws, may be illegal and should be repealed, former Chief Labour Officer Mohamed Akeel has said.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, CMC – West Indies pulled off a tie, from the brink of defeat, in a thrilling finish to their third ODI against Pakistan at the Beausejour stadium yesterday.

Outages experienced around Georgetown and along the East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Thursday were as a result of the weather system, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) said yesterday, laying to rest speculation that the company’s distribution system was to blame.

Heavy winds sent the roofs flying off two homes at Britannia, West Coast Berbice, on Thursday morning, terrifying occupants and leaving homeowners counting losses.

After nearly a two-year-long wait, the Guyana Cricket Board is pleased that Guyanese were treated to international cricket as tourists Pakistan battled the West Indies in two one-days at the Providence National Stadium on Sunday and Tuesday.

The extractive industry sector (EIS) can be integrated with Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) but issues remain that need to be tackled, according to a paper produced by Conservation International.

A forum is being organized to discuss the current socio-economic, political and cultural condition of the African Guyanese community, which is seen as being “in crisis.”

For the second time in a few months, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) has been approached about several derelict buildings that have been identified as far back as 2009, as being fire hazards and threats to life and property, but no definite position has been taken by the M&CC.

Are you a turfite? Are you a real F.A.N. of the Sport of Kings?

Heart disease tops the list of non-communicable diseases, which account for over 70% of all deaths in Guyana and the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) is working to raise awareness about the importance of early treatment and making lifestyle changes to reverse the trend.

The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) will be transformed into a serious battleground for chiselled physiques tonight when the Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding Fitness Federation (GABBFF) stages its annual National Senior Bodybuilding Champion-ships.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday expressed disappointment at the opposition’s rejection of a bill and debt motion that would have facilitated the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, saying that it should not be linked to governance issues.

Fashion designer Debra Allen, determined to make a name for herself in Guyana, launched out into the deep with an explosive fashion display at the Upscale Restaurant on June 29, featuring seductive lingerie and nightwear, which were the talk of the town.

CANBERRA,  (Reuters) – Australia announced tough new measures to stem a dramatic increase in refugee boats from Indonesia yesterday, with a deal to send all boat arrivals to Papua New Guinea (PNG) for assessment and eventual settlement.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Australia collapsed for 128 against some aggressive off-spin bowling from Graeme Swann yesterday to concede a first-innings deficit of 233 on the second day of the first Ashes test against England at Lord’s.

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has announced the appointment of Nigel Mark Baptiste as Chairman of its Board of Directors.

(Jamaica Observer) MONTEGO BAY, St James — There are indications that former IAAF World 100m champion Yohan Blake has called it a day on his injury ravaged season.

LIAT airline has cancelled flights LI 773 from Barbados to Guyana and LI774 from Guyana to Barbados effective immediately because of operational reasons.

AMMAN,  (Reuters) – Israel and the Palestinians have laid the groundwork for resuming peace talks after an almost three-year stalemate, U.S.

SAN CRISTOBAL, Mexico, (Reuters) – Mexico could legalize marijuana within the next five years, stripping brutal drug cartels of a major source of income, former President Vicente Fox said yesterday.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has begun its preparation for the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers (WCQ) which will be held from August 19-26 in the Dominican Republic.

People’s food preferences make for healthy and sometimes heated debates when it comes to choosing where to eat in Georgetown.

GULLANE, Scotland,  (Reuters) – Wily Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez led the way and Tiger Woods ground out a second-round 71 to stay right in the mix as the British Open turned into a dogfight at Muirfield yesterday.

The Georgetown leg of the “Premium Cues Showdown” Pools tournament slated for tomorrow at Buddy’s Pool Hall on Sheriff Street, is set to feature at least 40 pools players aiming to reach the grand finals scheduled for July 28 at Stabroek Sports Bar, above Idiho Restaurant on Brickdam.

Hi Everyone, Since we’ve been baking sweet cookies for the past two weeks, I thought that it is time that we add something savoury to the table.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Joe Biden called Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff yesterday to try to smooth tensions caused by allegations that the United States spied on Brazilian Internet communications, Rousseff’s office said.

Two men were on Wednesday sentenced to life in prison in Antigua for the three-year-old murder of Guyanese butcher Rondel George.

A Coroner’s Inquest into the death of two-month-old Daquan Shepherd is being conducted by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

LE GRAND BORNAND, France,  (Reuters) – Chris Froome had his maiden Tour de France title within reach yesterday after the Briton survived the 204.5-km 19th stage and Alberto Contador’s camp conceded defeat.

Ranks of the Police Narcotics Branch on Thursday found a white salt bag with over two kilogrammes of cannabis in a yard at King Edward Street, Albouystown.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Three Egyptians were killed during clashes between supporters and opponents of deposed President Mohamed Mursi late yesterday, after thousands rallied in Egyptian cities demanding the reinstatement of the Islamist leader.

SSignal Productions is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the 1763 Berbice Slave Rebellion and the 175th year of Emancipation, with a Jazz and Soul Concert billed for the Umana Yana on August 5.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, CMC-West Indies women will face the New Zealand Ferns in three One Day Internationals (ODI) before engaging New Zealand and England in a Tri-Series Twenty20 competition in October.

  Producer/director Collette Jones-Chin has just concluded the Young @ Art Summer Programme which she organises and manages annually.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Former world 800 metre champion Caster Semenya is likely to miss next month’s world championships in Moscow after being left off South Africa’s provisional list of 30 athletes released yesterday.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Tickets for the 2014 World Cup will cost some 10 percent more than in South Africa in 2010, with the dearest ones for international fans selling for $990 and the cheapest for $90, officials from FIFA and Brazil’s organising committee said yesterday.

(Reuters) – World champion Asbel Kiprop’s relentless pace proved too much for his rivals, including Mo Farah, as the Kenyan clocked the fastest 1,500 metres time since 2004 at the Monaco Diamond League meeting on Friday.

A woman was yesterday charged with making a false declaration on a passport application form after a 10-year-long investigation.

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Youth disappointed young people on July 17th  as no official showed up at a youth consultation to engage youths on the formation of a National Youth Council for Guyana.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – The former head of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency said he is aware of hard evidence that Huawei Technologies Co Ltd has spied for the Chinese government, the Australian Financial Review newspaper reported yesterday.

Dear Editor, From all appearances the Ministry of Education (MOE) continues to place ‘new wine in an ancient wineskin.’ 

Hits and Jams Entertainment (HJE) has announced two more events for this year’s Jamzone Summer Break.

FRANKFURT, (Reuters) – Former Manchester City goalkeeper Bert Trautmann, who famously broke his neck in the 1956 FA Cup final, died yesterday at the age of 89, the German Football Federation (DFB) said in a statement.

PANAMA CITY/MIAMI,  (Reuters) – When a North Korean ship carrying Cuban arms was seized last week in Panama on suspicion of smuggling drugs, Cuba first said it was loaded with sugar for the people of North Korea, according to a Panamanian official familiar with the matter.

Three men were yesterday sentenced to do three months of community service and fined $5000 each after they pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis.

MONACO, CMC- Trinidad & Tobago’s Jehue Gordon won the men’s 400m hurdles of the IAAF Diamond League Herculis meeting in Monaco yesterday.

DETROIT,  (Reuters) – Michigan Governor Ricky Snyder and Detroit’s emergency manager Kevyn Orr sought yesterday to assuage residents’ concerns over the city’s bankruptcy proceedings while acknowledging that a lengthy court battle awaits.

Dear Editor, I was a faithful GT&T user. My first cellular phone was GT&T and I remained ‘true to the blue’ from then.

WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – Former Australia coach John Buchanan has stepped down as New Zealand’s director of cricket with immediate effect, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said yesterday.

(Billboard) – Bob Marley breaks into the top 10 on Billboard’s Social 50 chart for the first time this week.

A man and woman found with 30 grammes of cannabis at their Broad Street, Charlestown home were yesterday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Hand-in-hand: These two children were wading through the floodwaters at Light Street, Alberttown between Third and Fourth streets yesterday.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC – Grenada suffered a setback in its bid to advance to the next round of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament.

A father and son were among three men yesterday remanded to prison on narcotics cultivation and trafficking charges.

(Billboard) – Justin Timberlake says he was not aware of the existence of the sexual assault awareness foundation bearing the same name as his latest single, “Take Back the Night.”

Dear Editor, This nonsense must be stopped. I am talking about the bushy house lot next to my house at Blairmont.

(Trinidad Express) A father and two of his children were stabbed to death at their home at Ackbar Trace, South Oropouche Thursday night, by a man who was later shot and killed by police when he attempted to kill a third child.

Minister of Agriculture Dr Leslie Ramsammy recently met with the Tapakuma village council in Region Two and representatives of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) to discuss plans to expand the cassava industry and restart operations at the village’s cassava processing factory.

A striking photograph of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the alleged Boston Bomber, appears on the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine.

(Reuters)- Disgraced batsman David Warner’s hopes of playing in the third Ashes test looked slim yesterday after he failed in both innings of Australia A’s tour match against a Zimbabwe Select XI in Harare.

(Trinidad Express) Appeal Court justice Wendell Kangaloo, who suffered extensive injuries in a crash on the Churchill Roosevelt Highway in May last year, died yesterday.

I was heartsick for days after hearing the verdict from Florida in the George Zimmerman case.

AFC MP Trevor Williams has submitted a series of questions to Culture Minister Dr Frank Anthony about the operations of the Caribbean Press publishing house, for written answers at the upcoming sitting of the National Assembly next Thursday.

The Food Policy Division of the Ministry of Health will be observing Nutrition Awareness Week with a health fair on Main Street and several workplace programmes aimed at focusing attention on the importance of making healthy food choices.

Heavy rainfall yesterday morning left many city streets like literal streams, such as this section of Quamina Street between Camp and Waterloo streets.

Dear Editor, Can Guysuco please explain why the notice below was given such restricted publication, thereby restricting the possible range of responses?

(Billboard) – For the first stop of Jay Z and Justin Timberlake’s co-headlining ‘Legends of the Summer’ stadium tour in North American, the pair’s packed-to-the-hilt concert at Toronto’s Rogers Centre before 45,000 people had this remarkable ease about it.

Hong Kong,  (Reuters) – Late kung fu superstar Bruce Lee may be an international icon, but he is still not the complete local hero in Hong Kong.