
Daily Archive: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Articles published on Thursday, May 15, 2014


Parliament, March 15, 2014 – Part 1
Local gov’t polls vital to development – Canadian High Commissioner
The convening of local government elections is critical for the future development of the country, according to Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr Nicole Giles.

Shipping Association of Guyana Awards
Ian D’Anjou (left) receives his long service award from GRA’s Commissioner General, Khurshid Sattaur.

Shippers’ mirth

Shipping Association of Guyana Awards
Robin Muneshwer of Muneshwers receiving his award from Justice Sandra Kertzious.

Shipping Association of Guyana Awards
Mexican Ambassador Francisco Olguin (right) presents the award to Komal Singh (GAICO Engineering).

Shipping Association of Guyana Awards
Christopher Fernandes (left) receives his award from Desmond Sears Christopher Fernandes, retired Chief Executive Officer of John Fernandes Ltd.,
Police say they’re being made scapegoat in Belgrave case
The police force today defended its handling of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Dameon Belgrave by its ranks in 2012.
Crime gangs launder US$140 billion through sports betting – report
PARIS, (Reuters) – Criminals are using betting on sports events to launder $140 billion each year, a report said today, exposing a lack of effective regulation that allows match-fixing to spread.
Up to 21 dead, doctor says, as anti-China riots spread in Vietnam
HANOI, (Reuters) – More than 20 people were killed in Vietnam and a huge foreign steel project set ablaze as anti-China riots spread to the centre of the country a day after arson and looting in the south, a doctor and company officials said today.

Cops blasted -after ranks cleared of bystander killing
The police force yesterday faced new accusations of covering up to protect its own after the apparent bungling of its case against two ranks charged with killing a bystander during a wild pursuit in the city in 2012.
Detention room at NOC worse than Brickdam station -sources
A detention room, described as “worse than Brickdam Police Station,” exists at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) facility at Onderneeming, according to sources, who say it is used to discipline the juvenile inmates when they commit infractions.
Port Kaituma probation officer held on rape allegation
The Probation Officer attached to the Port Kaituma, Region 1 District is currently in police custody and is scheduled to be transferred to the city today as allegations of rape of a 13 year old have been levelled against him.
Court stays Sooba’s removal from City Hall
-temporary order blocks King from performing Town Clerk’s duties Carol Sooba yesterday secured temporary orders to suspend the decision by the Georgetown Mayor and City Councillors to oust her as Town Clerk and install Royston King in her place.

B/ballers banned!
Kumar stops b/ball teams from training at CASH; GABF president calls the situation an atrocity Director of Sport Neil Kumar yesterday told the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) that he was withdrawing with immediate effect permission for the GABF’s usage of the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) for its training of the various national basketball teams.
AFC against gov’t regulation of media – Nagamootoo
The AFC yesterday slammed calls by the ruling party for government regulation of the media, saying that it is a duty for the media profession itself.

Accused denies killing ex, dumping him in septic tank
-says ‘kindness’ landed her behind bars Desiree Jeffers, the woman accused of murdering her former partner and hiding his body in a septic tank, yesterday denied committing the crime while claiming that it was her “kindness” that caused her imprisonment so far.

Ministry of Sports to partner GFSCA for fourth Guyana Softball Cup
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports has thrown its considerable weight behind this year’s Guyana Softball Cup4.
Marking completed for Grade Six Assessment
The Ministry of Education has announced that the marking of the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) papers has been completed and it is on track to release the results by its Friday, June 27 deadline.

WBC champ Gonzalez calls Atwell a “dangerous opponent”
According to an article on the website of boxingscene.com on Tuesday, WBC featherweight champion, Jhonny Gonzalez (55-8, 47 KOs) labelled underdog contender Clive ‘The Punisher’ Atwell as a “dangerous opponent” ahead of their bout next Saturday.

Basil Rodrigues laid to rest
Educator and cultural icon Basil Cuthbert Rodrigues, 81, was yesterday laid to rest in his home village of Moruca in the north west following a short service at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Brickdam in the morning.

WIPA ‘Saddened but respectful’ over Sammy’s decision to quit
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- The West Indies Players’ Association (WIPA) said yesterday that it was “saddened but respectful” of the decision by Darren Sammy to quit test cricket hours after he was sacked as captain of the regional side.

Haslington guard dies after being hit by security van
An elderly North Haslington security guard lost his life early yesterday morning after he was struck down by a security van while he attempted to cross the public road in the East Coast Demerara village.

G/town coach Darcel Harris confident of victory
Darcel Harris, head coach of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) side said that he is confident his charges will claim the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) inter-association title, when the event commences on Saturday 17th in Linden.
NAREI finalising plan to revitalise coconut industry
The National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) is in the process of finalising a 2020 plan that will address replenishing the ageing coconut plantation industry as there is an urgent need to replant with improved varieties.
Brothers held over killing of North Pakaraimas boy
Two brothers are in police custody assisting with investigations into the stabbing to death on Monday of a fifteen-year-old in the North Pakaraimas, Region 9.

Coach says he expects good game from locals
-Guyana/Barbados rugby clash Coach Clinton Clarke and nine of the 23 players from the national rugby team departed on the first flight yesterday for Barbados ahead of their NACRA 15s clash with the host on Saturday at the Garrison Savannah.

Review of baton rape case may be done by next week
–Police Complaints Chairman Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) retired Justice Cecil Kennard has said that he is expecting to conclude reviewing the police file on the Colwyn Harding baton rape investigation by next Wednesday.

Man charged with disfiguring ex-girlfriend
-held after months on the run After being on the run for months, a man accused of disfiguring his former partner by dousing her with a corrosive substance was yesterday remanded to prison.

Guysuco Key Challenges -2
Introduction Historically the sugar industry developed in Guyana because of its favourable agro-climatic coastal features.

GPL to commission substation at Columbia, Mahaicony
A high-level team from the Guyana Power and Light told residents of Columbia, Mahaicony that they will soon benefit from an improved quality of electricity when the company commissions a new substation in the community.

Jury empanelled for trial of man accused of killing partner
A jury was empanelled yesterday for the trial of Kevin Verwayne, who is accused of murdering his partner in 2011 at Houston, East Bank Demerara.

Essequibo, President’s XI upset B/ce, Demerara
-GCB U19 competition By Delvon McEwan The Demerara under-19 team was again on the losing side in another closely contested match against the President’s XI as they were defeated with a ball to spare in the second round match of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-19 50 overs tournament, yesterday, at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Ground, Bourda.
15 repaired roads, NDC office commissioned at Enmore
Minister of Housing and Water Irfaan Ali recently commissioned 15 roads at Enmore and the rehabilitated Enmore Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) which were recently completed under the Commu-nity Roads Improvement Programme (CRIP).
Rebecca Low cruises on opening night of national junior squash c/ships
Rebecca Low crushed Jamila DaSilva 3-0 in their under-15 female divisional matchup when the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) Digicel sponsored national junior championships commenced at the Georgetown Club on Tuesday.
Thunder down Clippers with last-minute rally
(The Sports Xchange) – The Oklahoma City Thunder staged a remarkable last-minute rally to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-104 in Game Five of their Western Conference semi-final series on Tuesday.
Guyhoc Park man denies stealing police radio set
-item misplaced as cops confronted during attempted arrest Accused of stealing a police radio set, Guyhoc Park resident Ruel Chapman was yesterday granted a bail release after telling a court that he was charged with the crime after he helped lawmen to recover the item.
There is no law that gives Minister Whittaker authority to decide signatories to council’s accounts
Dear Editor, Please refer to an article which appeared in the Stabroek News of Tuesday, May 13, 2014, headlined: `Town Clerk standoff, verbal abuse and a bomb scare.’

CONCACAF insisting on hosting the 2026 World Cup
MANHATTAN, CMC- The governing body for soccer in North and Central America and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) is insisting that it should be allowed to host the 2026 World Cup tournament.
All documents on the LEAD project should be made available so the Guyanese public can make an informed decision
Dear Editor, Undoubtedly Guyana and the United States must each do their best to build friendly relations.
Drug possession accused says cops mistook him for dealer
An Albouystown man, accused of drug possession, yesterday told a city magistrate that he was facing the charge because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Narine’s KKK subdue Mumbai Indians
CUTTACK, India, CMC– West Indies spin sensation Sunil Narine helped to contain Mumbai Indians allowing Kolkata Knight Riders to pull off a six wicket victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) yesterday.
Recently passed law affirms right of city councillors to ensure qualified Town Clerk
Dear Editor, Laws are necessary for the orderly functioning of society.

File on shooting of teen with police complaints body
Chairman of the Police Com-plaints Authority (PCA), retired Justice Cecil Kennard yesterday said that he is in receipt of the file on 15 year old Alex Griffith who was shot by a policeman on April 30.
Vietnam mobs set fire to foreign factories in anti-China riots
HANOI/MANILA, (Reuters) – Thousands of Vietnamese set fire to foreign factories and rampaged in industrial zones in the south of the country in an angry reaction to Chinese oil drilling in a part of the South China Sea claimed by Vietnam, officials said yesterday.
Proof of income being sought by banks from signatories to the accounts of organizations
Dear Editor, Please permit me to raise the issue of requirements for signatories for opening accounts with the commercial banks with specific reference to organizations.
Two associations in battle to control boxing in Bermuda
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC-The Bermuda government says it is seeking the assistance of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in resolving a dispute between two bodies in the country who want to represent the interest of the sport.
Gov’t stymieing of LEAD project could have adverse impact on civil society
The Guyana National Council on Public Policy (GNCPP) says the PPP administration’s stymieing of the $300M USAID LEAD Project is akin to trampling on citizens’ rights to use lawful democratic means to empowerment.
Correction
In the article captioned ‘Town Clerk standoff, verbal abuse and a bomb scare…’ appearing in Monday’s edition of the Stabroek News it was erroneously stated that Office of the President Liaison Kwame McCoy had stated that the meeting was “illegal”.
Bahadur did not consider that violence on Indian women has more to do with other contemporary realities of Guyana
Dear Editor, In a recent conversation with one of the reviewers of Ms.
“Grace of Monaco” opens Cannes to tepid reception, eager fans
CANNES, France, (Reuters) – The glamour of Cannes and nearby Monaco are wedded on screen in “Grace of Monaco” that opened the 67th Cannes Film Festival yesterday, but while fans cheered Nicole Kidman and other stars on the red carpet, critics saw no marriage made in heaven.
Furious Turks heckle Erdogan after at least 274 die in mine disaster
SOMA, Turkey, (Reuters) – Furious Turks heckled Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and jostled his entourage yesterday as protests erupted in several cities over a coal mine disaster in which at least 274 people died, making it the worst industrial accident in the nation’s history.

Port security seminar
Representatives from the International Port Security Program, in conjunction with the Maritime Administration of Guyana, conducted a port security seminar on May 6-8, 2014, at the Regency Hotel.
Mr. Khan’s letter should galvanize Guyanese Indians to start looking at themselves and decide who they are
Dear Editor, I found the letter, `The Nigam concert and false consciousness’ by Romain Khan in your May 12, 2014 issue a splendid opportunity for scholars, commentators and politicians to comment on just who are the East Indians of this country, how have they evolved since their freedom from indentureship and what is the psychic content of these people.
Punk group Blondie marks 40th anniversary with new album
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Four decades after their debut, the 1970s pioneering New York City new wave and punk group Blondie released their 10th studio album, “Ghosts of Download,” on Tuesday to mark the anniversary.
Nigeria rejects swap of Boko Haram prisoners for schoolgirls -UK official
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria, (Reuters) – Nigeria’s president has rejected an offer from Islamist rebel group Boko Haram to exchange schoolgirls it abducted for imprisoned militants, but the government is open to broader talks with the rebels, a visiting British minister said.

Interview Waiver Program
Q: What is the Interview Waiver Program (IWP)? A: The Interview Waiver Program is a new procedure that allows non-immigrant visa (NIV) applicants who meet specific conditions to skip the in-person interviews to renew their visas.

The PPP/C is deaf to the public clamour for local government elections
Introduction: Stabroek News has invited the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance for Change to submit a weekly column on local government and related matters.
Problems at Wakenaam Cottage Hospital
Dear Editor, Presently there is a mortuary/parlour in front of the Wakenaam Cottage Hospital which operates without an attendant or cleaner.
Much of Jamaica bauxite levy earnings lost over four decades – official
(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica has earned approximately US$4 billion from the bauxite levy and other variants over the past four decades, but key players in the formulation of the tax say the absence of strict rules for its management meant the country has not gained nearly as much from its imposition as it might have.
One newcomer in T and T squad to play Argentina and Iran
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- One new comer has been included in the Trinidad and Tobago National senior squad preparing for two friendly international matches against Argentina and Iran early next month.
Six powers, Iran start work on drafting long-term nuclear deal
VIENNA, (Reuters) – Six world powers and Iran launched a decisive phase of diplomacy yesterday to draft a lasting accord that would curb Tehran’s contested nuclear activity in exchange for a phased end to sanctions that have hobbled the Iranian economy.
Venezuela opposition says talks with government “in crisis”
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition warned that talks with the government of President Nicolas Maduro are “in crisis” due to repression of student demonstrations and officials’ refusal to grant concessions that could defuse three months of street protests.
Ukraine holds talks to end crisis, rebels not invited
KIEV, (Reuters) – Ukraine’s interim leaders yesterday pushed a plan to allow the regions a greater say over their affairs, but the exclusion of separatists from round table talks cast doubt over whether the move could defuse the crisis.
Argentina says to raise child welfare benefits by 40 percent
BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Argentina will increase child welfare payments by 40 percent to $6.84 billion (55 billion pesos) a year for the country’s poor, President Cristina Fernandez announced yesterday.

Local Government Elections – when will the “will of the people” be allowed to prevail!
We call ourselves a “democracy” but are we? How can the fundamental principle of any democratic state…the right of communities and people to choose their own leaders be perpetually denied for nearly two decades, and we still consider ourselves a democracy?

Encountering each other
Our nation suffers from a world-record brain drain. This is our most fundamental crisis.
T&T Education Minister eyes e-textbooks
(Trinidad Guardian) The Education Ministry is starting talks with textbook publishers on having textbooks provided in electronic form, says Education Minister Dr Tim Gopeesingh.
As crazy as Smith’s book
Dear Editor, The following passage appeared in a letter published in Kaieteur News of April 3,,2014 under the caption “Sincere remorse……… forgiveness.”
Bolt not included in powerful Jamaican squad
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC– The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has not been included in a powerful Jamaican squad to the first ever IAAF World Relays scheduled for The Bahamas May 24 and 25.

Cartoon
Cocaine in, cocaine out
Local drug traffickers’ moves to put cocaine in everything they possibly could to get it out of the country to where it can earn big bucks in North America resulted in a tragic occurrence last week when four people died, including a child, after drinking what was suspected to be SSS Tonic laced with liquid cocaine.

Food for the Poor donates to Chest Clinic

Insel Air launched
East Coast Guinness Greatest of the Streets to kick off Saturday
The second annual Guinness Greatest of the Streets East Coast Edition will commence on Saturday 17th at the Haslington Market Square.
One Town Clerk for the north, one for the south
Dear Editor, With the ongoing saga at City Hall, where two Town Clerks are installed and with no resolution in sight (besides holding Local Government Elections), I humbly beg to suggest that the services of these two worthwhile persons be put to good use.

The Mystery of Guyana’s GDP growth rate
Recently several letter writers have questioned the veracity of Guyana’s GDP statistics, including the rate of growth of GDP.
Former T&T minister of the people questioned in sex probe
(Trinidad Express) Former minister of the People and Social Development Dr Glenn Ramadharsingh on Tuesday spent close to an hour being interviewed by detectives of the Central Police Station in Port of Spain.
Dr Hook bombs in Jamaica
(Jamaica Observer) UNWILLING to sit through another painful performance, patrons embarked on a mass exodus from the LIME Golf Academy in New Kingston at Sunday’s To Mom With Love concert, bringing it to an end after only two songs into headliner Dr Hook’s performance.

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