Daily Archive: Saturday, November 30, 2013

At about 1550h. today, police say Edgar Blackman, 19 years, of 9A Tucville, Georgetown, escaped from the ward at the GPHC where he was receiving medical treatment and was in police custody under guard pending investigations into robbery under arms.

Two hundred-odd members of the Guyana Defence Force, including civilian employees, received monetary incentives after being honoured as Best Soldiers/Workers and for 2013.

I have never thought of Shakira, Juanes and lesser-known artists as potential engines of Latin America’s economy, but newly released studies conclude that the region could grow more rapidly if it developed its so-called “creative industries.”

Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett was yesterday presented with the Grand Cross of the Order of the General Liberator of San Martin by the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Argentina Hector Timmerman.

Minister within the Ministry of Finance, Juan Edghill (right) handing over a laptop to a beneficiary of the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) programme at Tipperary Hall in Buxton.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A team of Jamaican police investigators is now in St Lucia conducting an independent probe into alleged extra judicial killings by members of the St Lucia police dating back to 2010.

(Jamaica Gleaner) History is expected to be created in Jamaica next week when internationally renowned Jamaican scientist Professor Henry Lowe opens the country’s first medical marijuana company.

The police say they are conducting investigations into the murder of farmer Molly James, 33 years, and her son Aaron James, 15 years, of Moblissa, Soesdyke/Linden Highway, which occurred at about 0030h.

WINDHOEK, (Reuters) – A Mozambique Airlines plane en route to Angola crashed in a game park in northeast Namibia killing all 34 people on board, Namibian police said on Saturday.

GLASGOW, Scotland, (Reuters) – At least one person was killed and 32 injured when a police helicopter crashed into the roof of a packed Glasgow pub, trapping many inside in choking dust and debris.

By Jeff Trotman Over 100 workers from the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) staged a protest march and rally yesterday to oppose the 5% wage increase government has announced for public servants, and they heard a call for continued militancy until the administration agrees to a higher payout.

The Georgetown Cricket Club is considering a proposal by a major corporate entity in Guyana to invest in the GCC Ground but a decision will not be taken until all of the club members are consulted and notified, says President Lionel Jaikaran.

A section of the race course facility at Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice was destroyed when the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) held a demolition exercise on Thursday.

Defending men’s first division champions, Hikers overcame a second half deficit to draw with the Young Men’s Christian Association of Barbados 6-6 when action in the  Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Hockey Festival continued on Thursday.

The signatures have been affixed, the die is cast, and the Boxing Day card at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground dubbed ‘The Linden Showdown’ is official.

Office of the President has criticised the Hydrometeo-rological Office over its failure to provide warnings in a timelier manner ahead of Wednesday’s flash flooding, which left most of the capital under several inches of water and saw millions in damages.

The Georgetown Football Association (GFA)/Banks Beer Knockout cup continues today at the Den Amstel Community ground with a doubleheader.

The Amerindian community of Isseneru has petitioned the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) asking for the application of measures to uphold its rights over both titled and traditionally-owned lands, in light of ongoing concerns about mining claims and what it calls the failure of the authorities to protect its rights.

(Reuters) – Gary Ballance struck a patient half-century against a Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI yesterday and declared he was ready for his test debut in the second Ashes match at Adelaide.

A Region One mother of nine is among two maternity deaths reported for the month of November, bringing the total for this year so far to 15.

SYDNEY, Australia,  CMC- The Trinidad and Tobago Invitational Under-16 team defeated India by 21 runs in their 50 overs match to qualify for the Bradman Foundation final in Australia.

By Desilon Daniels Harmful chemical fertilisers might soon be a thing of the past with new emphasis being placed on composting by the Georgetown Solid Waste Management Programme (SWMP).

A Wauna, North West District man was recently murdered in neighbouring Venezuela but the suspect, a Guyanese national, had to be released as the crime occurred in another jurisdiction and the police are yet to receive the relevant information.

The Guyana Beverage Company Incorporated and manufacturer of the Busta soda on Thursday put $1.5M into the 9th edition of the Essequibo Cricket Board’s (ECB) 50 overs-a-side cricket festival knock-out tournament set for December 13-15.

A Jialing company official was yesterday morning shot by bandits who robbed him of an undisclosed sum of cash and escaped.

(BBC) David Warner “crossed the line” with his comments about England batsman Jonathan Trott during the first Ashes Test, according to former Australia captain Steve Waugh.

The owner of an ‘A’ Field Sophia, house that was severely damaged by a fire on Thursday afternoon is accusing the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) of turning up to douse fire with a faulty hose.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC — Group champions Afghanistan and Ireland will meet in today’s final of the ICC World Cup Twenty20 qualifying tournament here after cruising through their semi-finals.

Businessman Narine Balram was yesterday charged with shooting at his wife and was later released on $100,000 bail.

ZURICH, (Reuters) – The fight against doping costs $300-400 million a year and sporting medical experts at a conference hosted by FIFA yesterday questioned whether it was value for money.

The second Guyana Visual Arts Competition was declared opened yesterday at Castellani House with a new category added for leatherwork artists.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Cruzeiro’s Everton Ribeiro has been named Brazil’s player of the year, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said yesterday.

In an effort to improve public awareness of and community participation in the Georgetown Solid Waste Management Project (SWMP), a media workshop, which saw the participation of several media houses from across the nation, was held yesterday.

Surida Nagreadi is the newest name on the local costume and fashion scene.

Earlier this week, I sat down with my young cousin helping him study for a literature test.

Calling the recent spate of gun violence “very worrying,” President Donald Ramotar has said he believes that the time has come for a review of the laws governing the ownership and use of firearms.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Overnight leader Adam Scott battled through the Sydney wind and rain for a mixed bag of a round of two-under-par 70 to take a two-stroke lead over Rory McIlroy at the halfway stage of the Australian Open yesterday.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd was fined $50,000 by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on Thursday for intentionally spilling a drink to delay a game.

Hi Everyone, Could it really be? In my research into our foods – where they came from, how we prepare and consume them – I came across some information that gave me an “ah ha” moment.

The Youth Coalition for Transformation (YCT) is supporting the call for the abolition of corporal punishment in schools and violence as a means of discipline in homes as it has resulted in children becoming cultured to use violence to solve conflicts and to exert power over those perceived to be vulnerable.

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The owner of a mechanic shop charged with receiving stolen car parts and the two men who allegedly sold them to him were all remanded to prison yesterday.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand,  CMC-Chadwick Walton scored a half century as the West Indies tour match against a New Zealand X1 ended in a draw here yesterday.

Witness

Dear Editor, The city is in an unacceptable condition, with garbage piled up in every community.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Australia seamer Peter Siddle sympathises with England batsman Jonathan Trott, who left the Ashes tour to deal with a stress-related illness, but said his team’s focus was squarely on winning and that they would not be dialling down the intensity.

Brian Leitch, called ‘Big Foot,’ is being sought by the police for questioning in connection with the murder of hotelier Joseph Alexander Jagdeo, who was found dead just over two weeks ago.

Financial analyst Christopher Ram says while there is justification for a higher denomination, a $2,000 note would have been a better idea and he also cautioned that with the imminent arrival of the $5,000 bill its inflationary potential is real although not certain.

Dear Editor, Just when I think I am beyond shock at the acts of cruelty meted out to the animal population in Guyana I am proved wrong. 

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – South Africa’s top anti-corruption watchdog says President Jacob Zuma should repay some of a $21 million publicly funded “security upgrade” to his private home that included a swimming pool and cattle enclosure, a newspaper said yesterday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) CHASE Fund chief executive officer, Wilford ‘Billy’ Heaven, was elected president of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) in a landslide victory over outgoing vice-president Milton Henry at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston yesterday.

Following its tradition of hosting an annual end-of-year production, Classique Dance Company and a few of its Friends present Spotlight next Saturday, December 7 the National Cultural Centre.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Ryan Giggs was the first graduate of the so-called ‘Class of ‘92’ to make his mark at Manchester United and on the day he turns 40, he is preparing for the weekend the same way he has for most of his life.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States has signed agreements with the Cayman Islands and Costa Rica to help those countries’ banks comply with an anti-tax evasion law starting next year, the Treasury Department said yesterday.

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has announced the introduction of the electronic billing (E-billing) service that will allow customers to access their monthly bills electronically.

Dear Editor, A press release of Sunday, May 12, 2013 adverted to the appointment of civilians to a newly established Department of Strategic Management, Guyana Police Force.

Miss India Worldwide 2013, Nehal Bhogaita from the United Kingdom is in Guyana!

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Australia paceman James Pattinson will make a tentative return to competitive cricket when he lines up for Melbourne club Dandenong this weekend, raising his hopes of taking part in the Ashes after being sidelined with a back injury.

Oldies but goodies and new productions will vie for accolades this evening at the National Drama Festival 2013 awards production billed for the National Cultural Centre.

Dear Editor, I refer to Mr Bisram’s letter in SN of November 28, speculating on the future presidential candidate of the ruling PPP.

Queen Street-Tiger Bay defeated Albouystown-A 2-0 in a group-H grudge match when action in the Guinness Greatest of the Streets Georgetown Zone continued on Thursday at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac on Hadfield Street and Mandela Avenue.

Harris Paints, one of the leading paint manufacturers in the Caribbean, opened a new, modern retail outlet in Rosignol, Berbice last week.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.,  (Reuters) – A smaller, paler version of Comet ISON may have survived incineration in the sun’s corona and may be brightening, scientists said yesterday.

The Global Friendship Foundation offers a taste of Cuba at its ‘Night in Havana’ tonight at De Impeccable Banquet Hall, Brickdam and Sandeman Place, Stabroek.

Last Friday, Qualfon Guyana Inc, a business process outsourcing and call center service provider, received the Foreign Investor of the Year award at the inaugural Regional Investor of the Year Award, held at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City, Belize.

MANAGUA,  (Reuters) – A Nicaraguan parliamentary committee on Thursday approved a constitutional change to remove presidential term limits, which could allow incumbent Daniel Ortega stay in power for years and has raised concerns about democracy in the country.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC- Jamaica’s Under-19 boys beach volleyball pair of Rojey Hutchinson and Shavar Bryan have qualified for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games after beating their Barbadian opponents in straight sets on Thursday.

Dear Editor, As I write Georgetown is under a deluge of water and rubbish; in fact, it is the latter that is the cause for the inundation.

The No. 69 Vikings ground in Upper Corentyne, Berbice will come alive today in what is expected to be the biggest cricketing event of the year in the area under floodlights.

OTTAWA, (Reuters) – Canada’s Liberals took a handsome lead in an opinion poll released yesterday, climbing ahead of both the ruling Conservatives and the left-leaning New Democrats, the second largest party in the current Parliament.

The Georgetown International Academy (GIA) hosts an art exhibition, ‘Art in Motion’ from Monday December 9 to Friday December 13.

Dear Editor, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) in its 2011 Manifesto under its ‘Governance’ section outlining its commitment to “ending ‘winner-take-all politics’” says it will pursue “At Local Government level, reintroducing village councils, retaining Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) and Regional Democratic Councils (RDCs) and introducing constituency elections at the RDC and NDC and village levels with a provision for individuals to contest those elections and for lower tiers to be represented at higher tiers.”

(EUR) Spike Lee has been known to upset the apple cart and shed light on social and political issues that some would rather not have disclosed.

Dear Editor, I’ve a dream that one day Guyana will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed ‘One People, One Nation and One Destiny.’

Politikles

Public confidence in our criminal justice system is most likely at a new low following the dismissal of the murder charge against cricketer Carlyle Barton.

Ever since the deregulation of the world’s financial centres in the 1980s, politicians and economists have puzzled over the inequality that has accompanied, and often undermined, the neoliberal vision that lies at the heart of globalization.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said a stricter wave of inspections for suspected price-gouging would begin today in an aggressive pre-election “economic offensive” aimed at taming the highest inflation in the Americas.

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC), in keeping with its ‘Pro-education and Anti-drugs’ Programme, on Tuesday donated the Best Student Trophy and other awards to the New Amsterdam Secondary School and revealed plans for its massive Christmas programme.

(Trinidad Guardian) Police and senior banking officials on Thursday  confirmed that bandits made off with TT$17 million in local currency and US$150,000 during the daring highway heist in Trincity, East Trinidad, on Wednesday, which left a veteran security officer dead.