Daily Archive: Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Saving Seeds, an art exhibition displaying art work by staff members of the Division of Creative Arts, University of Guyana in observance of the 50th anniversary of the institution has been opened.

Saving Seeds, an art exhibition displaying art work by staff members of the Division of Creative Arts, University of Guyana in observance of the 50th anniversary of the institution has been opened.

Saving Seeds, an art exhibition displaying art work by staff members of the Division of Creative Arts, University of Guyana in observance of the 50th anniversary of the institution has been opened.

The trial of Samuel Cornelius who is accused of murdering his classmate in 2012, began today in the High Court.

The ribbon to the brand new state-of-the-art billion-dollar Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory being cut yesterday by Sophie Makonnen, the country representative of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1430h.

(Jamaica Gleaner) St George’s Grenada – Following a thrilling opening weekend for the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2014, Chalak Mitra Group (CMG) has been announced as the new franchise owners of reigning Limacol CPL champions Jamaica Tallawahs.

MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Twelve people were killed today and up to 120 injured when a Moscow underground train derailed between two stations during the morning rush hour, the Emergencies Ministry said.

Gecom Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally yesterday dismissed a series of concerns raised on Saturday by the three PPP/C appointed commissioners about the electoral body’s readiness for local government elections (LGE).

An Agricola youth was yesterday shot dead moments after he snatched a bag of money from a licensed firearm holder who was at the time making a purchase at Ramchand Auto Spares on Sheriff Street.

After years of serial unsolved crimes, the investigative capacity of law enforcement is expected to be boosted with the opening of the long-awaited Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Luiz Felipe Scolari has resigned as Brazil manager after the hosts suffered two of their worst defeats in World Cup history, the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation said yesterday.

Kwakwani Secondary solidified their status as the leading secondary basketball institution, claiming three out of a possible four national titles when the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) schools festival concluded on Sunday.

Guyana’s six-man powerlifting team will all return with medals from the North American and Caribbean Powerlifting Championships which concluded on Saturday in St.

Bryan Joseph, coach of the National Under-17 football team is optimistic of his charges’ chances ahead of their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-17 Championship campaign.

Five employees who were accused of stealing over $1 million in spare parts from BK International were released on bail yesterday after a charge of larceny was read to them in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.

On the back of recent sublime form, Team Alanis’ Paul DeNobrega continued his victorious ways on Sunday.

A separate trial is being sought for the police corporal jointly charged with Cadet Officer Franz Paul with attempting to pervert the course of justice in the April 30, Alex Griffith shooting.

The Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA) has the manpower and the technical know-how to react to environmental disasters, Natural Resources Minis-ter Robert Persaud has said.

Team Guyana suffered mixed fortunes, winning six while losing three matches on the opening day of the 2014 Caribbean Junior Squash Championships in Hamilton, Bermuda on Sunday.

Chairman of the Essequibo Paddy Farmers’ Associa-tion and the body’s secretary were yesterday slapped with additional charges when appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Charity Magistrate’s Court.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says that more research and analysis is needed to determine whether the decline in the Region Six population could have ramifications for future political support of the party.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene will retire from test cricket following the home series against South Africa and Pakistan, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.

Charlestown teen, Ron Collins was yesterday sentenced to 56 months imprisonment after pleaded guilty to armed robbery.

Sums expended to cater to former president Bharrat Jagdeo under the 2009 Former Presidents (Benefits and other Facilities) Act are not excessive, PPP General Secretary Clement Rohee said yesterday.

Fly Jamaica representatives have confirmed that passengers who had been stranded in Guyana since Friday departed the country on Sunday evening.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Veteran left-hander Shiv Chanderpaul remains the highest-ranked West Indies batsmen in the ICC Test batting rankings.

Dear Editor, There is an old saying in Guyana when people show up late for a function, job interview, appointments: “Better late than never,” and they joke about another Creole adage they use, “This is Guyanese time.”

Just a month after the Georgetown Public Hospital’s Emergency Medical Service began operations, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Ron Morris found himself delivering a baby en route to the hospital.

Police are still to make an arrest in the murder of Lusignan teenager Ashmini Harriram and according to Crime Chief Leslie James it is “an active investigation”.

Bush Lot Secondary were crowned Region Five champions, edging Mahaicony Technical Institute (MTI) by a 4-3 score line when the Digicel National Secondary Schools u-18 football tourney continued yesterday at the Mahaicony Community Centre ground.

TCL Guyana Inc is advising the public that it has increased the price of its Portland Pozzolan Cement by 8.7% from July 8.

Corentyne cane farmers face ruin because of the poor performance of the Skeldon factory and the high financing charge for loans from banks.

Dear Editor, Ambassador Hardt’s public urging of the Government of Guyana (GoG) to hold long overdue elections has met with a lot of condemnation from official government sources, and notably from retired AG Charles Ramson and Justice Duke Pollard.

Accused of stealing a gold chain, mother of 9, Jocelyn Pickett was placed on her own recognisance when she appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reduced the ban imposed on Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson from 18 months to six months.

For the second consecutive year, Guyana is hosting the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency (CULP) Programme as part of a longstanding partnership between the Florida National Guard, the US Army Cadet Com-mand, the US Embassy in Guyana’s Security Coop-eration Office and the Guyana Defence Force.

BENGHAZI/TRIPOLI Libya (Reuters) – The United Nations yesterday pulled its staff out of Libya where at least 13 people have been killed in fighting in the eastern city of Benghazi and in Tripoli, forcing the closure of the international airport.

Dear Editor, It appears that the Bureau of Statistics’ recently released census figures are being used as an open invitation for power-sharing calls.

SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, CMC – Brad Barnes spanked the first century of the Regional Under-17 Championship as he skillfully guided Jamaica to a six-wicket win over Leeward Islands here yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) High Court judge Justice Frank Seepersad has delivered a landmark ruling supporting transparency in actions of the State in the expenditure of public funds.

Dear Editor, The contrast in the practice of diplomacy between one and that of the majority begs the question: If every country were to get itself involved in each other’s internal affairs what would the world be like?

Police have received information that murdered Groete River resident Osmond Fiedtkou was last seen in the company of a man days before his body was found, according to Crime Chief Leslie James.

Food for the Poor Guyana has embarked on a stationery drive to help equip primary school students with basic tools they need, in time for the new school term.

Dear Editor,   Kaieteur News on July 8, reported extensively on the commissioning of the $91M floodlights project at the Albion Sports Complex in Berbice.

Guyana and 13 other Caribbean nations are set to benefit from an agriculture co-operation agreement between Mexico and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) that will train 150 technical personnel from the region in priority areas for agricultural development.

GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Egypt has proposed a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza that would start today, ending a week of cross-border warfare, and be followed by talks to prevent further hostilities.

Dear Editor, Since the letter of July 11, 2014 to SN one discovers that the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has recognised many of the deficiencies referred to, concerning the current mis-management of road traffic and mis-utilisation by ‘traffickers’ in this country.

The Mayor and City Council City Constabulary Department is celebrating its 177th anniversary with a week of activities, including a drill display at the City Hall compound today.

LONDON (Reuters) – British Foreign Secretary William Hague announced his surprise resignation last night ahead of a closely-fought national election next May as part of Prime Minister David Cameron’s biggest ever reshuffle of top government jobs.

The US Embassy recently facilitated a week-long workshop on auditing management systems aimed at strengthening port security, in partnership with the US Coast Guard and MARAD.

Dear Editor,   The situation in Gaza is becoming extremely volatile with an increasing number of deaths.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – The 2014 World Cup provided an unmatched level of football, outstanding individual moments, shocks, some controversy and it all took place in stadiums packed with knowledgeable and passionate fans.

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flew to Haiti yesterday for what he called a “necessary pilgrimage” to promote efforts to alleviate a cholera epidemic that has killed thousands and has been linked to the UN’s own peacekeepers.

Dear Editor, National unity is an absolutely critical prerequisite to any country’s development.

Dear Editor,   I am very sorry to learn of the reported health condition of Mr Navin Chandarpal.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – England and India will take a fresh look at their spin options for the second test at Lord’s after tail-enders exposed the limitations of both pace attacks in the drawn first test at Nottingham.

Dear Editor, The Caribbean Premier League is here. And since The Caribbean Voice strongly believes in the multi-sectoral approach to dealing with suicide and related issues, we strongly urge the CPL organizers, Limacol, cricketing authorities and the Minister of Sport, Dr Frank Anthony, to capitalize on this sports festival to get the messages out there.

IVREA, Italy (Reuters) – Economic decline takes many shapes. In the northern Italian town of Ivrea, it looks like the abandoned, overgrown tennis courts where the employees of electronics giant Olivetti SpA once played.

LA PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES, France, (Reuters) – Italian Vincenzo Nibali tightened his grip on the Tour de France yesterday, reclaiming the yellow jersey with a solo victory on the 10th stage as his main rival Alberto Contador crashed out.

In May this year a small group of Canadian businessmen came to Guyana to examine the prospects for increasing the volume and variety of local farm produce and agro-processed goods being imported into Canada.

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (Reuters) – The United States deported a group of Honduran children yesterday in the first flight since President Barack Obama pledged to speed up the process of sending back illegal immigrant children from Central America.