Daily Archive: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Articles published on Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Scenes from Lawrence Williams’ funeral on Saturday
Scenes from Lawrence Williams’ funeral on Saturday
Scenes from Lawrence Williams’ funeral on Saturday
Scenes from Lawrence Williams’ funeral on Saturday
Scenes from Lawrence Williams’ funeral on Saturday
Lockups escapees jailed for two years
Murder accused, Randolph Marks and Steve Bacchus were sentenced to two years in jail today after they pleaded guilty to escaping from the holding cell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Monday.
Eastman targets the ‘Bus Boy’ in Contender Series
(Jamaica Observer) Howard ‘Batter Tea’ Eastman, one of the major attractions at the 2014 Wray & Nephew Contender Boxing series, will head into the second quarter-final bout of the series seeking win number two against Kevin ‘Bus Boy’ Hylton at the Chinese Benevolent Association tonight.
UWI boots professor over gay sex statement
(Jamaica Gleaner) The Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) has expressed disappointment over the termination of Professor Brendan Bain as the director of the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training (CHART) Network.
Egyptian court sentences ousted leader Mubarak to three years jail
CAIRO, (Reuters) – An Egyptian court today sentenced ousted president Hosni Mubarak to three years in prison on charges of stealing public funds.
Lockups breakout seen as planned
There is evidence to suggest that Monday’s breakout from the lockups at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court Complex – which resulted in one escapee being shot dead – was planned after prisoners realized that the metal bars and mesh on a ventilation window were not properly secured.
Young NA mother knifed to death
A young mother was fatally stabbed at Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam on Monday evening and the father of her infant baby, who later tried to end his own life, is accused of committing the brutal attack.
Nearly 20 Qualfon workers hospitalised
Nearly 20 Qualfon workers were hospitalised yesterday afternoon after falling ill at the company’s Plaisance Call Centre, following a suspected heat build-up after a power outage.
PNCR to sell Sophia land
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has struck a deal with a local company to sell two acres of its land around its Congress Place headquarters at Sophia for around $70 million.
Analyst Dep’t warns of counterfeit Head and Shoulders, Olay
The Government Analyst Department yesterday warned of counterfeit Head and Shoulders, Pantene Pro V and Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 products on the local market.
Uitvlugt estate workers striking over dismissals
Some field and factory staff attached to the Uitvlugt sugar estate are striking to protest the recent dismissal of co-workers but the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is holding firm on its decision, saying the sacked workers were let go for serious misconduct on the job.
Notorious escapee charged over Black Bush armed robbery
The second accused in an armed Black Bush Polder (BBP) robbery, Vinod Gopaul, 24, who was captured during a police operation on Sunday evening was remanded to prison yesterday.
School denies mother’s claim of assault on sons by teacher
The Swami Purnananda Secondary has denied allegations by a Mahaicony Creek mother who said her two sons were beaten by a karate teacher at the school.
Probe launched into alleged beating of Camp St inmate by prison guards
By Desilon Daniels The Guyana Prison Service has launched an investigation into the alleged beating of a prisoner after he set a mattress on fire in order to draw attention to his medical condition.
Unilateral bridge toll cut will undermine public-private partnerships -PSC
The Private Sector Com-mission (PSC) has noted the motion passed by the National Assembly to lower the Berbice River Bridge toll and says that any unilateral imposition of this will erode investors’ confidence in future public/private partnerships.
NCN appoints new CEO
The National Communications Network In- corporated has announced that Molly Rampersaud-Hassan has been appointed as its CEO, effective from Tuesday.
Rohee defends Berbice bridge tolls
PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee has defended the arrangements for the Berbice Bridge tolls, while saying the opposition-led parliamentary motion for their reduction is a “direct intrusion on a private investment” that is aimed at scaring the investors off.
Father of five accused of snatching gold band
Hosea Barker, a father of five, was yesterday charged with snatching a $160,000 cricket band and a city court heard that he was nabbed after the victim ran after him.
Unemployed No.41 man loses home to fire
A 56-year-old unemployed man of No. 41 Village, West Coast Berbice has been left homeless after his two-bedroom wooden house was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning.
Teen charged with robbing trainee cop in seawall hold-up
An East La Penitence teen, accused of robbing a trainee policeman and a woman at knife-point on the seawall, was placed on bail yesterday when he appeared before a city Magistrate.
Food for the Poor donates to West Dem communities
Food for the Poor (Guyana) Incorporated (FFP), donated two hundred and twenty-six, 5- gallon pails of paint to a number of poor residents of Onderneeming Phase 2, Parfaite Harmonie and Bell West, West Bank Demerara, Region 3, on Friday 16th May 2014.
Bartica mechanic charged with shooting friend
An 18-year-old mechanic, accused of shooting his friend in the thigh during a tiff, was yesterday remanded to prison.
GABA blows out B/ce in Inter Association B/ball
The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) blew-out the Berbice Amateur Basketball Association (BABA) 116-42 when the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Inter-Association tourney continued at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Sunday.
Boy, 17, gets community service
A 17-year-old was yesterday sentenced to do a year of community service while being advised to “turn over a new leaf” after he was found guilty of unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition.
Vendor denies snatching chain
A vendor was on Monday remanded to prison on a charge that he snatched a chain and pendant.
Alpha United clinches GFA second division league
Alpha ‘the Hammer’ United clinched the Stag Beer sponsored Georgetown Football Association (GFA) second division league title, crushing Santos by a 4-0 score line on Sunday at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ground on Vlissengen Road and Carifesta Avenue.
Edghill, Britton win U18 titles
Chelsea Edghill claimed the under-18 Girl’s title, defeating Priscilla Greaves 3-0 when the 2014 edition of the National Sports Commission (NSC)/Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Independence tourney commenced on Friday 16th to Sunday 18th.
More sponsors on board for Guyana Festival
Caribbean Airlines Fly Jamaica, Suriname Airways, and TravelSpan are among airlines that will be offering special travel packages for this year’s Guyana Festival, according to Minister of Tourism Irfaan Ali.
Former Curacao PM held for questioning on money-laundering
A former prime minister of Curacao was arrested and ordered held yesterday for questioning in a money-laundering probe, the Associated Press reported.
GUYTRAC support for UCCA T20 competition
The Guyana Tractor and Equipment Inc. (GUYTRAC) has once again thrown its support behind Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) which will be staging a T20 knock out competition for the Upper Corentyne area.
Guinness Greatest of the Streets quarter finals on today
The quarterfinal and eventual semi-final rounds of the second annual Guinness Greatest of the Streets East Coast tourney will commence today at the Haslington Market Tarmac.
Twins drown in Jamaica flood
(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica — The family of Brandon and Brayden Jones are asking for privacy at this time as they come to terms with the tragic loss of the nine-year-old twin boys.
Best buyer gets T&T Clico
(Trinidad Guardian) The Central Bank on Monday confirmed a Sunday Business Guardian exclusive story that the Government is planning to dispose of Clico’s traditional portfolio—life insurance, health coverage and long-term annuities—as part of the resolution strategy for the financially strapped insurance company.
Johan Da Silvia wins GNRA Pistol Shoot
In another display of excellent marksmanship, Dr. Johan DaSilva came out victorious in last weekend’s Practical Pistol Shoot organized by the small-bore section of the Guyana National Rifle Association (GNRA), held at the Timehri Ranges.
UCCA mini-softball competition set for Independence Day
The Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) will be hosting a mini soft ball five-overs-per-side knockout competition on Independence Day at the No.
Mr Alexander confused `Parliament’ with `National Assembly’ in his questioning of the non-assent to local government bill
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter written by Mr. Vincent Alexander `Enlightenment needed on dissatisfaction over bill pertaining to Local Government Commission’ in the May 18 Sunday Stabroek.
I was arrested at Triumph for a protest against garbage dumping, police showed no interest in going after perpetrator
Dear Editor, Last Saturday (17th May) I was a guest of the Police at the Beterverwagting Police Station for just under an hour.
Sammy helps Hyderabad seals crucial win over RCB
HYDERABAD, India, CMC-Sacked West Indies Captain Darren Sammy conjured up a late innings salvo to ensure Sunrisers Hyderabad complete a seven wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) yesterday.
Realization of the business value of Occupational Safety and Health is the first step towards ending workplace accidents
Dear Editor, We have read so many articles in the media about workplace accidents around the various regions, including the tragedies of workers falling from buildings under construction in Georgetown.
Bombings kill at least 118 in central Nigerian city of Jos
JOS, (Reuters) – Back-to-back bomb blasts killed at least 118 people and wounded 45 in the crowded business district of the central Nigerian city of Jos yesterday, emergency services said, in an attack that appeared to bear the hallmarks of the Boko Haram insurgents.
Cummins looking to Bangladesh series for redemption
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Fast bowler Miguel Cummins is hoping to find success in the upcoming West Indies A series against Bangladesh, after a poor regional first class season for Barbados.
KKK whips CSK by eight wickets
KOLKATA, India, CMC- Sunil Narine’s Kolkata Knight Riders powered to an eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings with two overs to spare in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here yesterday.
Customs Officers are always on duty at Moleson Creek
Dear Editor, Please permit me the space in your newspaper to respond to a letter that appeared in the Wednesday May 14, 2014 edition of the Stabroek News.
Time has come to expand resources of Police Complaints Authority
Dear Editor, The recent excesses committed by members of the Guyana Police Force has brought the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) which is tasked with the responsibility of investigating criminal wrongdoings by members of the force under scrutiny.
My decision not to renew GECOM contract was unrelated to PAC hearing
Dear Editor, I am responding with much hesitation to the article captioned `Deputy CEO Calvin Benn opts not to renew contract with GECOM’, which was published in the Chronicle newspaper of April 23, 2014.
Spurs silence Thunder with Game One win
(Reuters) – San Antonio Spurs made the most of home court advantage as they delivered a superb offensive display to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-105 on Monday in Game One of the Western Conference finals.
Yesu Persaud launches autobiography
Van Gaal in a hurry to put Man United back on top
(Reuters) – Louis van Gaal wants to put Manchester United back top of the English game as soon as possible, he said yesterday after being confirmed as the Premier League club’s manager.
All is not politics
Underlying the political culture of all countries is the view that morality is different in private life and politics.
Modi will be a resounding success for ordinary Indians because he has their overwhelmingly support
Dear Editor, It was quite interesting to observe the views of the contribution of May 19th, 2014 in the SN “In the Diaspora column”.
Trinidad’s opposition consolidates
After a hectic campaign that took on the proportions of a general election exercise, the People’s National Movement consolidated its acceptance of Dr Keith Rowley, functioning in an acting capacity since the indisposition of Patrick Manning, as the new leader of the party.
Politikles
NBA formally charges Clippers owner, sets June 3 hearing
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) stepped up its drive to oust Donald Sterling as owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, formally charging on Monday that his racist remarks damaged the league and paving the way for fellow team owners to decide his fate next month.
Ecuador delegation discusses Venezuela situation
The ongoing issues surrounding the administration of the Nicolas Maduro government in Venezuela were among the main topics discussed by the Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino when he met President Donald Ramotar, today.
ATN team visits President
President Donald Ramotar (left) meeting ATN’s President of International Operations, Paul Bowersock while Guyana Telephone Telegraph (GT&T) Company’s Chief Executive Officer Radha Krishna Sharma (second from left) and ATN Vice President for Government and Regulatory Affairs Douglas Minster look on.
Caricom foreign ministers meeting here
Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has assumed the chairmanship of Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR), which is currently holding its 17th Meeting at the Guyana International Conference Center (GICC), Liliendaal.
Governor Lawrence Williams (Thank You)
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