Daily Archive: Saturday, March 8, 2014

The Ministry of Public Works and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority have launched an investigation into an incident that allegedly occurred at the Control Tower, Timehri a little after midnight – March 8, 2014.

At about 2300h last night, police say that Patricia Samaroo, 57 years, and her sister Annetta Samaroo, 45 years, were among other persons in their home at Fyrish, Corentyne, Berbice, when two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm, kicked open the door and entered the building.

(Trinidad Express) The doctor who performed a Caesarean section during which a baby boy’s head was sliced, penetrating his brain tissue, was yesterday suspended pending the report of an independent investigation.

KUALA LUMPUR/HANOI, (Reuters) – A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew went missing over the South China Sea on Saturday, presumed crashed, as ships from countries closest to its flight path scoured a large search area for any wreckage.

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has warned President Donald Ramotar of “grave defects” in the impending Commis-sion of Inquiry (CoI) into the death of party leader Dr Walter Rodney, which it says runs the risk of poisoning the political environment.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has sought to dismiss criticisms about the recently-established Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the death of Dr Walter Rodney, saying concerns about the focus of the investigation and the appointment of a lawyer who recently represented the government were irrational and unfounded.

A five-year study of coastal drainage in the aftermath of the 2005 Great Flood has recommended US$123 million in remedial work – including to the key East Demerara conservancy – but the government says it only has US$11 million at the moment.

Raun Johnson’s venom and Veerasammy Permaul’s wizardry were enough to place Guyana in the driver’s seat on day-one of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional 4-day round two match against defending champions Barbados yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

Under the theme “Inspiring Change”, the Women and Gender Equality Commission yesterday marked International Women’s Day 2014 with a call for the reform of the justice system to better help women.

SOPOT, Poland, CMC – The Caribbean will have a big shot at gold in the men’s and women’s 400 metres at the IAAF World Indoor Championships after securing five spots in today’s finals.

In anticipation of local government elections this year, the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) says the empowerment of women must start at the community level, where ordinary women are encouraged to become active and contest for seats outside of the political party system.

(Reuters) – The momentum Australia have gained from the recent hard-fought win against South Africa will carry the team to their maiden World Twenty20 title in Bangladesh, test captain Michael Clarke said yesterday.

Opposition party AFC yesterday called for the run off of long-delayed local government polls by August 1, while accusing the administration of spreading misinformation about the nation’s readiness.

Former West Indies cricketer Joe Solomon is expected to be in action today when the Maurice Solomon and Company Chartered Accountants Golf Tournament commences at the Lusignan Golf Club.

Local master drummer Curt Primo died on Thursday morning after what his relatives have described as the failure of staff at the Woodlands and Georgetown Public hospitals to treat his respiratory ailment with the urgency it deserved.

Olympian Britany van Lange, Hannibal Gaskin and Amy Grant were among the top performers when the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA) staged its first major meet of 2014 last weekend at the National Aquatic Centre.

The Guyana Police Force yesterday announced that up to the end of February this year, armed robbery had risen by 42% compared to the same period last year.

Enterprise Primary yesterday defeated Strathspey by 51 runs to win the Central East Coast district of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/Scotiabank Kiddy Cricket Festival played at the Enterprise ground, East Coast Demerara.

Alana Taylor, who police said had been wrongfully charged for armed robbery, was yesterday remanded to prison once again after the prosecution reported that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was unable to advise on the case because the file was incomplete.

Last lap: One of the final performances at the presentation of prizes for Mashramani 2014 winners, which was held yesterday by the Ministry of Culture at the Umana Yana, Kingston.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Jason Mohammed’s half-century, along with a resilient lower-order stand between captain Rayad Emrit and Yannic Cariah, bailed Trinidad and Tobago out of deep trouble on the opening day of their second round Regional Four-Day Championship match here yesterday.

Dear Editor, Congratulations to everyone belonging to the female class of the human species. 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Superstar batsman Chris Gayle believes West Indies have a realistic shot at defending their World Twenty20 title but admits the regional side will face a tough challenge.

A big, burly man, Kijana Lewis is surprisingly light on his feet on stage.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Defence Force notes an article published in the Wednesday, March 5 edition of the Stabroek News which reportedly quoted Lt Colonel (rtd) George Gomes, making comments on the workings of its Force Welfare Fund (FWF).

A labourer was yesterday jailed for two years for attempting to break into the mess hall of the Brickdam Police Station.

Dear Editor, I read with great concern a report in the local media that the Council of Legal Education (CLE) will not automatically place 25 UG Bachelor of Law (LLB) students at the Hugh Wooding Law School.

For Facilitating Partnerships with Business Support Organizations to spur the growth of entrepreneurship in Manufacturing, Services, Engineering & Construction,  the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce received an award.

In this little piece of paradise we call Guyana, we hardly depend on the tourism industry yet we have much to offer.

PRETORIA,  (Reuters) – Around 10 minutes after shooting dead his model girlfriend through a locked toilet door, South African track star Oscar Pistorius told a housing estate security guard “everything is fine”, his murder trial heard yesterday.

A mid-forties man died at the West Demerara Hospital after he slashed one of his wrists in a drunken rage while trying to force his way into his house to get his hands on his common-law wife on Thursday night.

Hi Everyone, I’m seeing red, but I’m not angry. On the contrary, I am quite delighted.

  The  EMPRETEC AWARD went to the Dutch Bottle Café for exemplifying the spirit of entrepreneurship through persistence and commitment resulting in continued business balance .

CAPE TOWN,  (Reuters) – From bar room brawler to test match troubadour, cricketing bad boy David Warner has made a swift transition into one of the sport’s extraordinary talents and brought a new dynamism to opening the batting in tests.

A Bell West, Canal No. 2 man is now hospitalised after he was chopped in the head during an attack by his girlfriend’s former partner.

Dear Editor, I was very humbled and privileged to chair a talk by Walter Rodney’s widow, Dr Patricia Rodney, at the Embassy of Guyana in Beijing last September on his rich legacy.

MOSCOW/SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine,  (Reuters) – Russia said any U.S. sanctions imposed on Moscow over the crisis in Ukraine will boomerang back on the United States and that Crimea has the right to self-determination as armed men tried to seize another Ukrainian military base on the peninsula.

(The Sports Xchange) -The San Antonio Spurs dominated the final quarter to beat the Miami Heat by 111 points to 87 posting their first win of the season over any of the other four teams with the best records in the NBA.

  For continuous investments in extending the range of building materials and maintaining high standards in manufacturing for more than 60 years, Gafsons Industries won an award.

The truck driver who was wanted for questioning in relation to the death of 14-year-old Andy Moti remained in police custody up to late yesterday afternoon, while an autopsy revealed that the teen had drugs and alcohol in his system.

Dear Editor, Rev Gideon Cecil must be astute enough to recognize nepotism when he sees it (‘The Caribbean Press must be commended,’ SN, March 6).

A post-mortem examination is to be performed on Monday on the body of Clifflon Orande Marks, the 22-year-old pastor’s son who died Thursday afternoon following a crash at Foothill, Linden-Soesdyke Highway.

QUITO,  (Reuters) – Latin American foreign ministers will meet next week to discuss the unrest in Venezuela that has left at least 20 dead and convulsed the South American OPEC nation, diplomatic sources said yesterday.

An Award was bestowed on Brass Aluminum and Cast Iron Foundry  in recognition of their innovativeness with the production of metallic products, and sustaining markets within the ambit of the CSME.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – South Africa expelled three Rwandan diplomats it linked to a raid on an exiled Rwandan general’s Johannesburg home, and Rwanda has retaliated by ordering out six South African envoys, officials said yesterday.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Veteran left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul has risen one place to third in the latest ICC Test batting rankings released on Thursday.

Dear Editor, Your news item in the Wednesday, March 5 edition, ‘Freed accomplice was 13 during Lusignan massacre –sources,’ has failed to capture some angles in the saga of Dwane Williams, the youth who confessed to being present at the Lusignan, Lindo Creek and Bartica massacres.

(Reuters) – Top seed Rafa Nadal will open his Indian Wells title defence against Radek Stepanek after the Czech overcame a poor second set to beat Denis Istomin 6-1 3-6 6-1 in the first round on Thursday.

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia, (Reuters) – A Malaysian court convicted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy and sentenced him to five years in prison yesterday, shattering his plan to take control of the country’s richest state and stoking political tension in the Southeast Asian nation following a divisive national election last year.

In recognition of its relentless pursuit of improved technologies that positively influence the conduct of business, The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) received an award.

A South Better Hope man is now on remand, after he appeared in court yesterday, charged with the theft of over $200,000 from a family friend.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s leading opposition group, PAC, expected to win a four-year presidential term next month, will drop the country’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2021, an official said.

Dear Editor, It is with consternation that I read of little Andy whose body was found in Foulis, and the 48 children found not attending school in the Sophia area.

A childhood dream of being a writer has now become a reality for Julia Kanhai, who recently published her first novel Backslider.

SANTIAGO,  (Reuters) – Chilean and French scientists have discovered a network of underground caves on a remote island in Patagonia that could provide valuable clues as to how continents were formed.

Last week, in a statement that quickly went viral, a Washington-based anchor for the Russia Today television network resigned on air.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has expressed concern about the political instability and tension in Ukraine and expressed the hope that there would be a return to normalcy and constitional rule within the shortest possible time.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – A hamstring injury will keep South African fast bowler Dale Steyn of out of the first two Twenty20 internationals against Australia in the next week, Cricket South Africa said.

LONDON/BOSTON, (Reuters) – A sophisticated piece of spyware has been quietly infecting hundreds of government computers across Europe and the United States in one of the most complex cyber espionage programmes uncovered to date.

Caribbean Container Inc received an award in recognition of contributions to the sustaining of  waste recycling for a greener environment.

Dear Editor, I read your reprint of the report in the Trinidad Express of Mr Nicholas Seucharran’s ultimate act of selflessness but could not understand your belittling enclosure of the word hero in inverted commas.

Within the last four years, around 2,000 young people were arrested and prosecuted for marijuana possession in Jamaica.