Daily Archive: Tuesday, October 8, 2013

President Donald Ramotar (right) last evening at the opening of the Jagan Dental Centre on Lamaha and Light streets.

Dr Clive Jagan addressing the opening of the Jagan Dental Centre at 11 Lamaha and Light streets last evening.

An investigation is currently underway at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after more than $4M could not be accounted for during a recent audit.

(Barbados Nation) Monday’s fatal shooting of entertainer Irvin Fatman Weekes has raised new concerns about the senseless violence in Barbados.

(Barbados Nation) Banking officials were busy yesterday tabulating accounts as they investigated what’s being described as the biggest automatic teller machine (ATM) breach in Barbados.

(Trinidad Express) After a month of treatment, doctors are still unsure what caused chutney singer Rajin Dhanraj to end up unconscious and unresponsive at hospital.

A popular Hampshire businessman was gunned down in his home yesterday around 7 pm by armed bandits who also chopped his wife and shot her father before escaping reportedly with millions in cash and jewellery.

A 22-year-old mason was late yesterday afternoon gunned down a short distance from his home and his relatives are saying that his death could have been avoided had the ranks at the Sparendaam Police Station taken their complaints seriously.

Newly-sworn in Commis-sioner of Police Leroy Brumell yesterday promised to work with all stakeholders to take back the streets and communities from criminals, while also identifying the modernisation of the force as a top priority.

In spite of challenges with our extensive borders, government has been working hard to establish measures and to partner with Caricom member states to advance the country’s fight against terrorism, according to Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee.

A man was shot in his leg yesterday outside the Wizz Electronic Store on Alexander Street, Kitty after going to the rescue of his employer who was attacked and robbed by two armed men.

A post-mortem examination performed on Jewanlall Deonarine, who was discovered dead at Black Bush Polder on Saturday night following an attack, revealed that he died from shock and cerebral haemorrhage with fractured skull.

West Indies opening batsman Leroy Lugg’s marauding half-century yesterday led his team to a six-wicket trouncing of Bangladesh in the opening game of seven match One Day International series at the Providence national Stadium.

Local police have requested information from their Venezuelan counterparts through Interpol following reports of the shooting to death of a father and son in the Spanish speaking country, according to crime chief Seelall Persaud who said that they are awaiting a response.

The family of Christine Dutchin, the young mother who recently died weeks after delivering a dead full-term foetus via C-section, is accusing the Georgetown Public Hospital of not giving her proper care and contributing to the deterioration of her health after she opted for discharge.

The Kashif and Shanghai (K&S) Organization is prepared to fight a legal battle with the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)if this year’s 24th edition of the K&S tournament has to be played parallel to the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) competition.

Katherina Roshana was on Sunday night crowned Miss Guyana Universe 2013, triumphing seven other beauties in the local pageant, held at the Pegasus Hotel Poolside.

The annual schools table tennis tournament sponsored by telecommunications provider Digicel in collaboration with the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is set to serve off next month.

A Guyanese residing in Nevis, St Kitts’ twin island, died on Friday night last after he was struck down in an apparent hit and run.

Legal action has been taken by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) to repossess four core houses at Bath, West Coast Berbice because their intended occupants have not occupied them.

Riddim Squad defeated Milerock 2-0 in the opening game of the inaugural Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Premier League competition on Sunday at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground in Linden.

The PPP wants the establishment of a special body to monitor and regulate the local press and is accusing some sections of a blackout of coverage of the party and its government.

Habitat for Humanity Guyana (HfHG) yesterday recognised World Habitat Day during a short ceremony which saw the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company making a donation of $1 million and the Ministry of Human Services pledging $50,000 towards the organisation’s initiatives, HfHG National Director Rawle Small yesterday said that 15 years ago the United Nations deemed the first Monday in every October

Enmore Community Centre Cricket Club (ECCCC) on Sunday scored a nine-wicket win over Mahaica Sports Club in a match of the inaugural ECCCC/Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company, limited overs competition at the Enmore Community Centre ground to reach the

The country is still waiting for President Donald Ramotar to decide on whether he will assent to four local government bills but in the meantime there is a difference of opinion on whether they were passed unanimously with the Speaker of the National Assembly saying aye but two PPP ministers differing.

Residents, fed up with the state of a roadway being built to link Oronoque and Port Kaituma central, North West District (NWD) yesterday protested and vowed that they will continue until they get some positive response from the Regional Administration.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) overcame Silver Shattas 2-0 when the inaugural Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Premier League commenced on Sunday at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground in Linden.

Alexander Williams, who police say was found wearing a $500,000 chain he had minutes earlier stolen from another patron at GuyExpo, is now a remanded prisoner.

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) is scrambling to ensure that enough funds are acquired for Friday’s booking deadline for the men and women’s teams to compete in this year’s NACRA Sevens championships in the Cayman Islands in November.

Dear Editor, Mr Ralph Ramkarran, SC, has recently advocated for the total abolition of trial by jury, that is, trial by one’s peers, in all criminal matters (Sunday Stabroek, October 6).

A clothing vendor was on Friday remanded to prison for allegedly having a quantity of cannabis in her possession.

The disciplines of cycling and rugby yesterday received timely sponsorship from the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) to aid in upcoming tournaments to the tune of $400,000 and $1M respectively.

DELHI, India, CMC- Trinidad and Tobago captain Denesh Ramdin says a lack of batting firepower at the death overs and injury to bowler Rayad Emrit contributed to their semi-final defeat to Mumbai Indians at the knock-out stage of the Champions League T20 on Saturday.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC- Two newcomers have been included on a 22-man Trinidad and Tobago squad for a Friendly International against New Zealand at the Hasely Crawdford Stadium next Tuesday.

United Centre is celebrating its first anniversary with daily giveaways and a grand prize of two VIP tickets to see Rihanna live in concert in November.

The Guyana and Trinidad Mutual Fire and Life Insurance Companies (GTM), has launched a new branch, Samlall’s Agency, at Montrose on the East Coast Demerara.

Dear Editor, As indicated in our letter of September 5, 2013, the Demerara Distillers Limited carried out a detailed review and investigation of the issue(s) raised relating to the soot problem in Diamond and hereby attach the report on our findings for your information: “Demerara Distillers Ltd.

LISBON, (Reuters) – The fierce debate on who is the best Portuguese player of all time that erupted when Cristiano Ronaldo overtook Eusebio last month to go second on the country’s list of top marksmen is far from being settled.

DUBLIN, Ohio, (Reuters) – A marathon week of rain delays and birdie hunting at Muirfield Village Golf Club ended with yet another United States victory at the Presidents Cup, once again raising questions about the relevance of the biennial team competition.

Dear Editor,   I was fortunate to be at the Fairfield Pavilion (Richmond Hill, Queens) two weeks ago to hear President Donald Ramotar deliver a major speech which can only be characterized as a campaign speech.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC- Newcomer to the senior West Indies cricket team, Sheldon Cotterell is to undergo a medical examination tomorrow which would decide if he travels with the regional side for its upcoming tour of India.

A West Ruimveldt man was yesterday arraigned on a charge of stealing a vehicle mirror, two days after being held following a police chase.

The employee of a shoe store was yesterday accused of having in his possession ½ gramme of cocaine and a smoking utensil.

HAMILTON, Bermuda,  CMC — National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas and West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara will be among the celebrities who will play in the Pro-Am golf tournament preceding next week’s Grand Slam of Golf at picturesque Port Royal, the PGA of America announced yesterday.

Dear Editor, A few days ago, you carried an editorial on the financial state of the NIS as was reported by its Chairman, and suggested that it may need a blood transfusion.

After numerous unexpected delays the first shipment of fertiliser from Venezuela has finally arrived and is currently docked at the Friendship Wharf, East Bank Demerara.

Dear Editor, The Bartica-Parika speedboat service is in chaos. A turn system was implemented by the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and everything was going fine.

(Cricinfo) Australia arrived in India hoping for a hat-trick of ODI series wins here but are aware that they have arrived with perhaps the least experienced side of the past two decades.

Dear Editor, I have been a resident of Melanie Damishana on the East Coast Demerara for about seven years now, and I as well as other residents have a problem with the condition of the streets.

CAIRO (Reuters) – Suspected militants killed six Egyptian soldiers near the Suez Canal and fired rocket-propelled grenades at a state satellite station in Cairo yesterday, suggesting an Islamist insurgency was gathering pace three months after an army takeover.

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff demanded yesterday that Canada explain a media report that said it spied on Brazil’s Mines and Energy Ministry, and she called on the United States and its allies to stop spying over the Internet.

BASINGSTOKE, England,  (Reuters) – Blatant foul or theatrical dive? Penalty kick or yellow card?

Dear Editor, My good friend, Dr Tarron Khemraj (TK) has apparently undergone an epiphany.

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine President Cristina Fernandez will undergo surgery today to treat a head injury, sidelining her ahead of a key mid-term election and at the apex of a bitter court battle with some of the nation’s creditors.

(Reuters) – Looking back is a waste of time, as far as Roger Federer is concerned.

(Jamaica Observer) – The harsh economic times have forced many inner-city shopkeepers to become more creative in pricing basic food items to suit the pocket of their strapped-cash customers.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Five home-based Jamaican footballers were leaving here yesterday to joined their foreign based team mates in the United States ahead of their must win CONCACAF World Cup qualifier on Friday.

CAPE TOWN,  (Reuters) – Former South Africa one-day international captain Johan Botha has had doubt cast on the legitimacy of his bowling action for the third time in his career and will have to undergo biomechanical analysis.

Last week, an official of the Chinese Embassy in Georgetown made the rather interesting revelation at a forum organized by the Guyana Manufacturers and Services Association (GMSA) to the effect that some enterprises in China advertising themselves as suppliers of Chinese goods were in fact con artists who dupe buyers into making full or partial ‘up front’ payments for goods then simply fail to deliver.

SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgarian customs officials said yesterday they had detained a Venezuelan, whose embassy said he worked for the sports ministry, carrying 407,000 euros in undeclared cash through a Sofia airport.

(Barbados nation) –  Barbados is ranked No 1 in the Caribbean when it comes to information and communication technology (ICT) development for 2012 to 2013.

Dear Editor,   There is no place for profiling (by religion or ethnicity) on Caribbean Airlines (SN, Oct 4) or on any other carrier or in any society.