Daily Archive: Wednesday, March 19, 2014

The Commission of Inquiry into the death of Dr. Walter Rodney paid a courtesy call today on the Leader of the Opposition and representatives of A Partnership for National Unity, a release from APNU said today.

The three Caribbean jurists, Senior Counsel Seenath Jairam, Queen’s Counsel, Richard Cheltenham and Jacqueline Samuels-Brown who will be probing the killing of Dr Walter Rodney on Tuesday met with PPP/C General Secretary, and Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee (second from right) and PPP Executive Secretary Zulfikar Mustapha (right).

Newly-appointed Austrian Ambassador, Gerhard Mayer (left) today presented his Letters of Credence to President Donald Ramotar and reaffirmed his country’s dedication to deepen the cordial ties that Guyana share with Austria.

President Donald Ramotar (left) today received Letters of Credence from newly-appointed non-resident High Commissioner, Nasrullah Khan from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Guyana.

By the end of April, the Ministry of Public Works says that the traffic flow at one of the busiest junctions in the city – Regent and Camp streets – will be transformed and this will see faster movement of traffic and reduced waiting time.

(Trinidad Guardian)) Ten female students of the Mucurapo West Secondary School have been suspended for one week for their involvement in a fight outside the school last Friday. 

The Ministry of Labour, Human Services and Social Security has published a list of 212 co-operative societies which it says faces cancellation effective May 18, 2014 because of non-compliance with two key acts.

PRETORIA,  (Reuters) – South African President Jacob Zuma “benefitted unduly” from a $23 million state-funded security upgrade to his private home that included a swimming pool, cattle enclosure and amphitheatre, the public protector said today.

(Trinidad Express) Former FIFA vice- president Jack Warner has said a “witch- hunt” was being waged against Qatar.

An early morning fire swept through the Ministry of Health Annex at Liliendaal, East Coast Deme-rara yesterday, reducing the decades-old wooden structure to rubble and forcing dozens of health workers to be relocated.

Three persons are in hospital, one in a critical condition, after the plane they were aboard crashed around 11:15 am yesterday at Arau, Region Seven during takeoff.

A thirty-three-year old peacemaker was fatally shot when he intervened in an argument between two men at 14 Miles, Issano Landing and a man is currently in police custody assisting with investigations.

The police have finished their investigations into Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh’s car accident on Republic night and will be forwarding the case to the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) today.

Lurlene La Cruz and her four children who perished in last Friday’s arson at Port Kaituma were yesterday laid to rest.

FATULLAH, Bangladesh, CMC – Chris Gayle smashed a typically stroke-filled half-century as West Indies crushed England in their first official warm-up match of the Twenty20 World Cup here yesterday.

The partially decomposed body of a 61-year-old man was discovered at his home on Monday morning and the police suspect foul play.

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Clement Rohee says that former president Bharrat Jagdeo amassed his fortune through vigilant saving.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC-Jamaica are leading the field by a slender margin after the third round of matches in the Regional four-day West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) tournament.

A teenager last evening died and several others were injured when the Toyota Tundra they were travelling in crashed into a tree at Roden Rust, East Bank Essequibo.

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – With Chris Gayle in the house, there is always entertainment.

The withdrawal of domestic violence cases by victims should not stop the police from investigating, according to human rights activist Karen De Souza who also notes that there should not be any instances where reports of abuse are not taken at police stations.

Relatives of  the 53-year-old seaman Lilkumar (only name), who died on a ship en route to St.

(Reuters) – Hosts Bangladesh thrashed Nepal by eight wickets yesterday to climb to the top of qualifying Group A and boost their prospects of advancing to the super 10 stage of the World Twenty20.

(Barbados Nation) Desmond Haynes’ cries for justice have been answered with an apology and promise of a full investigation.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – New York Knicks basketball chief Phil Jackson said yesterday he wants to reshape the club into a more fluid, ball-sharing team and that Carmelo Anthony is part of the future plans.

Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh, will present this year’s budget in the National Assembly on Monday, March 24.

Twenty vehicles from the Ministry of Agriculture and the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) will soon begin using biofuel from a demonstration plant at Albion, GINA reported yesterday.

Manager of the Guyana team Alvin Johnson said that his side was not in any way worried about facing the Steven Jacobs led Combined Campuses and Colleges (CCC) in round four of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional four-day tournament, despite the all-rounder’s knowledge of his birth country’s  strength and weaknesses.

Dynas Ravens and Retrieve Raiders will contest the final of the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Road to Mecca national inter-club championships following semi-final wins on Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee yesterday said that the public needed better preparation for local government elections.

Bids were yesterday opened for the supply of steel piles to the Ministry of Agriculture’s   National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) for the construction of pump stations at Joppa, No.43, Eversham and Gangaram, Berbice and Lima in Essequibo.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- Injury has forced Trinidad and Tobago all-rounder Akeal Hosein out of the side ahead of their third encounter in the Regional four day tournament this weekend.

President of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) Alfred Mentor yesterday said that he had formally disqualified himself from being an executive member of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) after failing to attend three consecutive executive meetings.

University of Guyana Vice Chancellor Dr Jacob Opadeyi has secured a US$193,000 consultancy contract for digitization work at the Deeds Registry.

Copa Airlines has started to receive applications from prospective Guyanese employees for several positions being created locally in preparation for the airline’s start-up of service to Guyana on July 11, 2014.

BK Western Tigers overcame Buxton United 3-1 when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Premier League continued at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda on Sunday.

Chase Academy’s Sunil Logan was crowned the U18 singles champion, after he defeated St.

Three of the persons involved in the accident at Houston, East Bank Demerara on Phagwah day that claimed the life of a man are recuperating in private hospitals.

LONDON, CMC – Out-of-favour West Indies left-arm spinner Sulieman Benn will turn out for the Lashings All-stars World XI in the upcoming season, the club has confirmed.

The Guyana Foundation recently held two mental health workshops led by Dr Latchman Narain, a mental health professional and volunteer from Canada.

Qualfon Guyana defeated the Upper Level Barbers in the final of the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) Noble House Seafoods Corporate 15-15 cricket fundraiser on Monday at the MSC ground, Thomas Lands.

Stating that “two wrongs don’t make a right,” human rights activist Karen de Souza has defended Red Thread’s activism on behalf of 19-year-old baby sitter Fatima Martin, who was sentenced to 60 months in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting the infant child of a magistrate and her husband.

Dear Editor, Mr Anil Nandlall, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs needs to take his own advice to the media to “exercise care in what is published” (‘President consulting on appointments to JSC, other commissions –AG,’ SN, March 18).

Slingerz FC retained the Stag Beer West Side Mashramani Cup, edging arch rivals Den Amstel Porknockers 1-0 in the grand finale on Sunday at the Uitvlugt Community Development Centre ground.

Dear Editor, Recently some observers and political commentators have expressed concern and frustration over the apparent deadlock facing the Anti-Money Laundering/ Countering the Financing of Terrorism  (AML/CFT) legislation in Parliament.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Former Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo yesterday admitted to taking $2.5 million in bribes from Taiwan in exchange for continuing to recognize the country diplomatically.

Judges at a science fair at the Lachmansingh Primary School approved all of the projects displayed for entry into the Region Five exhibition to be held later this month.

(Trinidad Express) Cahill Energy, a Guernsey-based developer of clean-power plants, agreed to build a US$241 million facility in Barbados that will use waste to produce electricity.

Dear Editor, On Sunday, March, 16, about 10 am  I decided to go for my monthly dressing and medical  check-up at the Suddie Public Hospital.

Top golfer Mohanlall` Santo’ Dinnanauth produced a rare feat at the Lusignan Golf Club on Saturday but female golfer Shonella Webster emerged winner of the Hadi’s Worldwide Incorporated-sponsored Medal Play golf tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course.

Community policing groups (CPGs) are embarking on a number of initiatives this year aimed at curbing crime and fostering the spirit of volunteerism, CPG Coordinator Dennis Pompey said in his address at the recently held march past and rally to mark the 38th anniversary.

MOSCOW/KIEV,  (Reuters) – Defying Ukrainian protests and Western sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a treaty in Moscow yesterday making Crimea part of Russia again, but said he did not plan to seize any other regions of Ukraine.

KUALA LUMPUR, (Reuters) – An international land and sea search for a missing Malaysian jetliner is covering an area the size of Australia, authorities said yesterday, but police and intelligence agencies have yet to establish a clear motive to explain its disappearance.

Minister of Human Services, Jennifer Webster says the Caribbean Community recognises the impact the empowerment of women has on eradicating poverty and it continues to make significant strides towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) set for girls and women.

Dear Editor, This ruling PPP/C regime is not the PPP that Dr Cheddi Jagan founded on January 1, 1950; it is the total opposite.

Grove Hi-Tech crushed Herstelling FC by an 8-0 margin  with striker Joel Dick going on a five goal spree when the Stag Beer-sponsored East Bank Football Association division-one league continued at the Grove Community Playfield on Monday.

(Jamaica Observer) China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has announced a rebranding of its regional operations, including a name change to CHEC Americas, but says that its regional headquarters will remain in Kingston.

Dear Editor, I am a resident of Bush Lot Village, West Coast Berbice and I’ve been having problems with my landline telephone service for about two months now.

(Jamaica Gleaner) KINGSTON, Jamaica: Prosecutors yesterday outlined how a juror in the murder trial of popular entertainer Vybz Kartel allegedly made several attempts, including an offer of half-a-million dollars, to influence his colleagues to return a not guilty verdict.

SAVAR, Bangladesh, CMC- Brilliant bowling complimented a stabilizing innings from Stafanie Taylor as West Indies Women defeated South Africa Women by 52 runs in an encouraging start to their preparations for the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2014 yesterday.

The early morning blaze that engulfed the Ministry of Health Annex at Liliendaal yesterday.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s Congress yesterday requested a criminal investigation of opposition deputy Maria Corina Machado for crimes including treason in relation to her involvement in anti-government protests that have left dozens dead.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s government said yesterday it was breaking commercial ties with Air Canada a day after the airline suspended flights to Caracas citing the country’s civil unrest.

Dear Editor, Guyana enters the new decade with tremendous transformation opportunities in its energy sector. 

Politikles

(Barbados Nation) Government is selling the Barbados National Oil Company (BNOC), introducing a 20 cent cess on gasoline, and extending the tax on bank assets to all financial institutions, including credit unions.

The leaderships of the political parties in Guyana talk a good democratic game but do very little to enhance the democratic processes in their own parties; give local people more control over their own lives and over those who claim to represent them nationally. 

Grove Hi Tech brushed aside Herstelling FC 4-0 when the Trophy Stall/East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Under-15 League continued at the Grove Playfield on Saturday.

Caricom Heads met in St Vincent and the Grenadines for their 25th InterSessional meeting with a call from outgoing Chairperson Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar advising her colleagues of the necessity to “take the tough decisions and fulfil our obligations”; and incoming Chairperson and host Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves advising his colleagues that whatever the deficiencies of the Caricom Secretariat, “the implementation deficit has to be put squarely at the level of national governments.”