Daily Archive: Wednesday, March 5, 2014

NORTH STAND, Antigua,  CMC –England defeated West Indies by 25 runs in the third and deciding One Day International (ODI) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium today Scores: England 303 for six (Root 107, Buttler 99, DJ Bravo 3-60) West Indies: 278 all out (Ramdin 128, Bresnan 3-45, Broad 2-58)  

At about 0630h today, the body of a 14- year- old male known as “Andy”, and who is reported to be of no fixed place of abode, was found on the roadway at Foulis, ECD.

Civil society organisations and western missions today again urged that all political parties work together for the staging of local government elections by August 1 this year.

The Lamaha Gardens playground which residents are engaged in a battle to retrieve after a controversial sale more than a year ago was undervalued by around $175M.

Dwane Williams, a former co-accused in the Lusignan massacre, was turned into a state witness because at the time of his arrest he was just 13-years-old, knew the inner workings of the Rondell ‘Fineman’ Rawlins gang and was the only eyewitness to the crime that police have been able to identify, sources say.

A mini-bus conductor was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned for the almost three-year-old murder of elderly Robb Street pharmacist, Harold Rachpaul.

The Donald Ramotar administration is still not sold on APNU’s proposed amendments to anti-money laundering laws, which the main opposition argues are justified by the failure of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to file more than a single report on suspicious activity in  five years.

Three families are now homeless after an early morning fire in Number 72 Village, Corentyne gutted their homes on Friday.

The Guyana Legion on Sunday elected a new executive body in the presence of labour representatives following a walkout by the old body.

As she recovers in a hospital bed at the Georgetown Public Hospital Female Surgical Ward, a day after her husband tried to kill her before he ended his own life, Tamika Miller heard warnings.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has issued a $30M libel suit against  the Kaieteur News, its proprietor and editor-in-chief  over alleged defamatory and misleading statements carried in the “Dem boys seh” column published on February 28 and March 2, 2014..

The Lord Bishop of Guyana, Reverend Cornell Jerome Moss, DD is currently confined to bed rest and strict medical care after being discharged from the Intensive Care Unit of a Bahamian hospital where he first sought treatment in December.

The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) recorded its first conviction for the year when Camille Marcus was ordered to pay a $150,000 fine after she pleaded guilty to being in possession of illegal gasoline when she appeared in the Charity Magistrate’s Court.

Jermaine Joel, who admitted to dumping garbage along a city street and later fleeing from a constable who tried to arrest him, will be spending the next two years behind prison walls for his crimes.

Japan is providing US$2.9M in non-project grant aid to support economic and social development in Guyana.

Work is expected to begin soon to repair several toilets at the University of Guyana’s Turkeyen Campus.

Citizens Against Rape (CAR) is hosting a march titled ‘Rising Against Rape’ on Saturday, March 8th  from the Umana Yana, to put a spotlight on the “rape culture” in Guyana and develop strategies to arrest it.

Services for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday dominated the opening of tenders at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB).

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is offering to restore water service to customers who had been disconnected free of cost, once they have started repayments, particularly via the company’s ‘Wallet Friendly Payment Plans.’

The new revised Laws of Guyana were on Friday officially presented to the Chancellor of the Judiciary, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the legal fraternity.

Jason Fraser, the supervisor shot during an attempted robbery at the Shakers Mexican Grill and Bar more than a month ago, says he was discharged from the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) without ever being informed that the bullet that struck him was still lodged in his back.

By Delvon Mc Ewan The Queen’s Baton relay is a reminder to the Commonwealth family of the Queen’s commitment and role as head of the Commonwealth.

Helena Primary School defeated Zealand Primary to become champions of the Upper East Coast zone of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket Festival played yesterday at Fairfield ground, Mahaicony.

An Albouystown man will spend two weeks in jail after he admitted to slapping his partner twice while he was under the influence of alcohol.

Government’s Chief Whip Gail Teixeira and main opposition APNU executive member Joseph Harmon will today decide on a date for talks on amendments to the Broadcasting (Amendment) Bill before it is read for a second time.

Through grant assistance from the Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP), Japan is providing a grant of US$104,236 to the New Amsterdam Special Need for Life Foundation for the construction of a sign language school to assist hearing-impaired persons in Region 6.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC –Captain Dwayne Bravo has appealed for more runs when West Indies take on England in the third and deciding One- Day International (ODI) here today.

General Manager of Air Services Limited (ASL) Annette Arjoon-Martins yesterday assured that passengers were not jeopardised when one of the company’s Britten Norman Islander’s door opened up during a flight to Kamarang on Monday.

Female golfer Shonel Webster captured first prize in the ECI Engineering Services sponsored one-day golf tournament held last Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Club course.

Guyana Police Force spokesman Ivelaw Whittaker says that another person was arrested in connection with the murder of Donna Taylor, who was found dead with her throat slit in her backyard at Agricola last month.

Dear Editor, Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), the nation’s supplier of water and sanitation services, wishes to respond to the Stabroek News editorial Thursday, February 27, titled ‘Water, water everywhere.’

Two communities in Port Kaituma were without electricity up to yesterday after a large generator used to supply power stopped working when the power company ran out of filters.

(The Sports Xchange) -The Miami Heat, led by a franchise record 61 points from forward LeBron James, extended their winning streak to eight games, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats 124 points to 107.

Chairman of national cricket selectors Rayon Griffith yesterday praised the efforts of the Guyana team which staged a courageous fight-back against Jamaica in the first round of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional four-day match at Sabina Park.

Dear Editor, With respect to a letter to the editor by Mr Ganesh Mahipaul which was published in the Stabroek News of February 20, 2014, under the caption ‘Does a police officer need a valid driver’s licence to drive on the country’s roads?’

A joint workshop for magistrates and state and police prosecutors attached to the DPP’s Chambers was held on February 8, 2014 at the Guyana Police Force Officers’ Training Centre.

The body of an unidentified East Indian man was yesterday found in a trench outside of the John Fernandes Limited terminal on Mandela Avenue.

Dear Editor, We have all seen how ready the National Assembly was to mandate conditions for restoring the government subvention to Critchlow Labour College, a subvention denied by the PPP government since 2007.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – He was seen as a brash, arrogant and aloof South African but no one can dispute the impact Graeme Smith had on the world stage as he became the most successful captain in test history.

Dear Editor, The recent swirl of opinions in the media over the use of pesticide and fertilizer usage on Rupununi mega-farm highlights the fact that there is widespread misunderstanding because of the impact it could have on the environment.

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin delivered a robust defence of Russia’s actions in Crimea and said yesterday that he would use force in Ukraine only as a last resort, easing market fears that East-West tension over the former Soviet republic could lead to war.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has announced a programme of activities in March to observe the death anniversaries of late former Presidents, Dr Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan.

CAPE TOWN,  (Reuters) – Graeme Smith made three in his final test innings as South Africa slid towards a heavy defeat at the close on the fourth day of the series-deciding third test against Australia  yesterday.

(Reuters) – Shahid Afridi bludgeoned the Bangladesh bowlers during a 25-ball 59 to script Pakistan’s highest ever run chase as his team beat the hosts by three wickets with one ball to spare to set up an Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka.

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Norman Whittaker along with a team of officers on February 28, visited the three municipalities of Region 6 to meet with their respective councils on the projects proposed in their respective 2014 budget estimates.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Exposure to second-hand smoke in childhood causes irreversible damage to children’s arteries – increasing their risk of heart attacks or strokes when they grow up, according to a large international study published yesterday.

An $8.5M health post was recently commissioned in Maikwak, Region 8 by Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker.

Dear Editor, If one should research and visit the archive of Stabroek News letters to the editor, one can read that from 2012 to date just about eight letters were written to the editor and published by this newspaper regarding a large stinking chicken pen in Chateau Margot.

Dear Editor, The PPP desperately tries to present itself as the voice of the poor and the working class. 

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Egypt’s armed forces chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi signalled yesterday that he will run for president, saying he cannot ignore the “majority” of Egyptians who want him to do so, state news agency MENA reported.

Vizion Sports and Entertainment Agency in collaboration with the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) will commence their Caribbean Interclub football matches today at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda.

Dear Editor, A very interesting letter in the Stabroek News of Jan 31, 2014 under the caption ‘Members of parliament should give up their salaries for six months and live on $35,000 a month’ endorsed by 12 persons caught my attention. 

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday said whistleblower protections apply not just to publicly traded companies but also to subcontractors that do business with them.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – Leeward Islands opened their campaign with a 79 run win over Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) on the final day of their first round WICB Regional Four-Day tournament here  yesterday.

Dear Editor, “What’s so disappointing is that the two major ethnicities in Guyana have far more in common than there are differences.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC- Former West Indies captain, Sir Richie Richardson, is encouraging the youth in Antigua & Barbuda to emulate the achievements of cricket legends who were knighted here last Friday.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela geared up yesterday for commemorations of socialist leader Hugo Chavez’s death despite continued protests against his successor that have shaken the OPEC member and threatened the legacy of “El Comandante.”

(Trinidad Express) In the ultimate act of selflessness a 26-year-old Tabaquite man died on Monday, after rescuing two children from drowning in Mayaro.

  Queen’s Baton: St Stanislaus College students having a relaxing time waiting for the passage of the Queen’s Baton on Monday.

Dear Editor, I would like to send a message to all employers who may be having problems with their employees in that they feel these are not contributing enough to their business.

BEIJING, (Reuters) – China will “declare war” on pollution, Premier Li Keqiang said yesterday at the start of the annual meeting of parliament, with the government unveiling detailed measures to tackle what has become a hot-button social issue.

The regime may feel that the sovereignty of the Guyanese people can only be violated by foreigners, but in this it is mistaken, and no one will take its cry of national sovereignty seriously if it is itself seen as a violator of the sovereignty of its own people.

We do not feel the need to explain what might appear as an editorial preoccupation with events in Ukraine.

A Wakenaam man was on Monday placed on $10,000 bail by Magistrate Sunil Scarce over an abusive language charge.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Jerome Taylor, the Jamaican pacer who has returned to first class cricket after prolonged injury, says he is confident he can perform better than the effort that earned him a five wicket haul against Guyana.

The Special Parliamentary Committee on the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism AMLCFT (Amendment) Bill is slated to meet again today but Chairperson of that committee Gail Teixeira says that there has been no indication from the opposition that they have changed their position.

(Trinidad Express) All the soca songs say wine down low and jam on a bumper, and while masqueraders eagerly follow these instructions, Port of Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee finds their behaviour “vulgar and reprehensible”.