Daily Archive: Monday, February 24, 2014

Police Officer, David Lindo, crashed his vehicle into a section of the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) on January 29, 2014 which caused over $200,000 in damage, the Ministry of Public Works said today.

(Trinidad Guardian)  – Soca star Machel Montano has partnered with New Era, a global lifestyle brand, to launch five exclusive caps that will be sold during 2014 Carnival.

(Jamaica Observer) Jamaica will this year join a virtual tidal wave of countries across the globe in decriminalising ganja, forerunner to the establishment of a medicinal marijuana industry estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

(Jamaica Observer) ST JAMES, Jamaica — Jamaica’s multi Olympic and World Championships gold medallists Veronica Campbell Brown has been cleared to resume her track and field career OBSERVER ONLINE has learned.

KIEV,  (Reuters) – Ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich was on the run today, possibly somewhere in southern Ukraine, hunted by police for “mass murder” linked to the revolt against his rule in which scores have been killed.

`Shelly G’ performing for the Digicel band yesterday

The Xcite band

Region Three’s float  showing part of the historic Fort Island

Xcite revellers

Facing a Friday deadline for passage of amendments to anti-laundering legislation to avoid being referred to a global watchdog, government is working on two tracks for opposition support which will include a public statement on the long-delayed procurement body.

Region Four’s entry

A fitness display from the Ministry of Labour

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh was around 9 last night involved in an accident with a taxi, leaving both vehicles badly damaged and two persons hurt.

Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) requirements for anti-money laundering legislation are only a “floor” and the country is free to amend the law in order to strengthen it beyond what exists, CFATF adviser Roger Hernandez told a parliamentary committee on Friday, according to APNU’s spokesman Carl Greenidge.

Chancellor of the Judiciary, Carl Singh says that former Court of Appeal judge Rabi Sukul did not inform the Office of the Chancellor of any outstanding complaint against him.

Party goers with Hits and Jams-Qualfon

An East Coast Demerara woman was yesterday busted by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit on an outgoing flight to the United States with over two kilograms of liquid cocaine disguised as Guyana rum.

Part of Region 10’s procession

The Honest Illusion Band

Bornion Guyana Incor-porated (BGI) has completed the construction of a shade house along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway to act as a nursery for rubber plants.

The Regional Democratic Council Region 10

The government will step up its engagements with Linden. Presidential Advisor Gail Teixeira made the announcement on Wednes-day at a Town Hall meeting in Linden on the anti-laundering bill.

Ministry of Tourism celebrants

Frustrated with the deplorable condition of the East Bank of Berbice (EBB) road, residents are planning to stage another protest this year if government does not keep its promise to construct one.

By Desilon Daniels   Whether they were standing, sitting, or camped out in tents, thousands of Guyanese turned out yesterday to celebrate the country’s 44th Republic Day anniversary celebrations.

A part of Region 3’s procession yesterday. Region 3 chose to depict not only its agriculture (shown) but also a structure showing Fort Island

The Ministry of Health’s giant condom sent a message

The Guyana Government and the European Union (EU) engaged in discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual concern on February 19 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – West Indies made use of a solid opening partnership between Dwayne Smith and Kieran Powell to beat Ireland by four wickets in their one-off One Day International at Sabina Park yesterday.

Hits and Jams-Qualfon’s crew

DUBAI, UAE, CMC – Nicolas Pooran blasted a century for West Indies Under-19 but not enough to avoid a five-wicket defeat from Australia in the quarter-finals of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under 19 Cricket World Cup here yesterday.

The Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) will be holding its Biennial Elections in the next few weeks and Chairman of the Upper Demerara Branch Jermaine Figueira is confident that he will win the post of General Secretary.

The Guyana Power and Light (GPL) has planned a major overhaul of its No 1 Wartsila engine at Anna Regina from Thursday which will cause a number of scheduled power outages.

The Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security

(Reuters) – Veteran NBA player Jason Collins signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets yesterday, making him the first openly gay athlete on a team roster in any of North America’s four major professional sports leagues.

Narayan Ramdhani won the U19 and U17 boys’ singles titles when the National Sports Commission annual Mashramani age group tournament concluded last weekend at the Queen’s College badminton courts.

Secretary General of the Caribbean Community Ambassador Irwin LaRocque on Wednesday commended Canada for its role as an exemplary global leader in development assistance.

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ float `Queen of the Rainforest’

Dear Editor, I thank Mr Rockliffe (`Land-grabbing on the parapets’ SN Feb 19, 2014) for reminding me of my civic duty.

Dear Editor, Relief of any kind should be expeditiously rendered. In a 2013 move which delighted mortgagers the PPP/C government allowed relief on the interest paid to lending institutions by making it deductible from personal income for taxation purposes.

The Lions Club of Georgetown D’Urban Park recently commissioned a community learning centre in collaboration with the Festival City Youth and Parent Organisation (FCYPO), as part of its humanitarian activities to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Shemar Britton upset national men’s singles champion Nigel Bryan on Saturday to win the men’s singles title as the National Sports Commission sponsored Mashramani table tennis tournament ended at the National Gymnasium.

The Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ Spirits presentation

Dhieranidranauth Somwaru was Saturday returned unopposed to head the Guyana Cricket Umpires Council (GCUC) at the organisation’s biannual general meeting at the Georgetown Cricket Club.

US Secretary of State John Kerry has extended 44th republic anniversary greetings to Guyana on behalf of President Barack Obama and the people of the United States.

Dear Editor, The Cuffy 250 Committee joins the rest of Guyana in commemorating our country’s 44th anniversary as a republic.

G.T. Beer

Ministry of Amerindian Affairs revellers

Dear Editor, What is happening in the Guyana Police Force will not stop until it is completely overhauled.

Barring rainy weather, the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) will definitely run off its National Senior Championships today at the Eve Leary ground.

Dear Editor, Permit me space to voice the concerns of a few athletes over the AAG’s selection of the South American Games team. 

(The Sports Xchange) – ——- -Guard Kemba Walker had 31 points, eight rebounds and five assists as the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Memphis Grizzlies 92=89 on Saturday.

Honest Illusion supporter

The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) will host its annual Novices Championships on April 6 at a venue to be announced subsequently.

Dear Editor, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of the late Jasmine Norton who was employed as a supervisor at Kuru Kuru Co-operative College on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway.

                      The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s take on folklore yesterday

Dear Editor,     The alleged sexual assault on Colwyn Harding, which has received corroboration from independent medical examinations, has naturally given rise to written and verbal protests. 

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, (Reuters) – Dale Steyn produced a ferocious spell of fast bowling to inspire South Africa to a crushing 231-run victory over Australia in fading light on day four of the second test yesterday.

Photos by Arian Browne                This family travelled all the way down from Linden to partake in yesterday’s Mashramani celebrations

(Jamaica Observer) Jamaica can potentially earn US$800 million (J$85.6 billion) annually from exporting Sea Island Cotton, according to expert estimates.

(Trinidad Guardian) Five days after Kesav Ragoo, 20, survived an accident which claimed the life of soldier Junior La Barrie, he and one of his friends were burnt to death after the car in which they were travelling crashed and burst into flames near their Freeport homes on Saturday.

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, (Reuters) – Australia captain Michael Clarke conceded his side were outplayed with bat and ball after they slumped to a 231-run defeat by South Africa in the second test yesterday.

Dear Editor, When we look at life and the portion that has been allotted to us we feel cheated, sometimes discontented and unworthy.

Photos by Arian Browne                  The Ministry of Education’s float “The Legend of the Dutchman” wowed hundreds during yesterday’s Mashramani celebrations

Don D. Marshall is Senior Research Fellow at the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies at the Cave Hill, Barbados, Campus of the University of the West Indies To engage in a re-reading of Caribbean offshore financial centres (OFCs) is to encourage difficult dialogues. 

KIEV,  (Reuters) – Ukraine’s interim leadership pledged to put the country back on course for European integration now Moscow-backed Viktor Yanukovich had been ousted from the presidency, while the United States warned Russia against sending in its forces.

Photos by Arian Browne                    The Ministry of Tourism’s float “Keeping Culture Alive Through Folklore” depicted Guyanese folklore including the Moongazer, Massacooramaan and Ole Higue through the use of fibre glass, steel, and sequins.

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, (Reuters) – South Africa achieved something in the second test that would have been beyond most teams, said captain Graeme Smith after his side’s 231-run win over Australia yesterday.

Photos and interviews  by Dacia Whaul Yesterday, we asked the man/woman in the street what they thought about Mashramani 2014 which was celebrated under the theme `Cultural Folklore, Celebrating 44’.

Dear Editor, I found it interesting that Charity will be improved in appearance to enhance tourism.

Justice Sukul’s disbarment by the Bar of England and Wales earlier this month and his subsequent resignation have raised important questions here about the functioning of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) which the public has every right to pose.

On 16 January 2014, the Minister of Finance presented to the National Assembly the 2012 annual report of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL).

LONDON,  (Reuters) – A 110-year-old woman believed to be the oldest survivor of the Holocaust and who endured the ordeal partly through her passion for music, has died in London, her family said yesterday.

(Barbados Nation) Central Bank Governor Dr Delisle Worrell has recommended that Government scrap the Value Added Tax as a source of revenue since it is complicated, has hurt the tourism industry and is basically “a mess”.