Daily Archive: Monday, June 22, 2015

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Rapper Sean “P. Diddy” Combs was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon at the University of California Los Angeles on Monday, college law enforcement authorities said.

Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin today met with members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), at the Ministry’s boardroom (formerly Ministry of Tourism), South Road, Georgetown.

In the wake of several deadly mining pit collapses, the government today announced that it has convened an inquiry into the matter.

A delegation from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs today met with President David Granger at the Ministry of the Presidency.

The police say they are conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Premraj Bhola, 20 years, and Alan Solomon, 19 years, both of Belle West, Canal No.

At about 2230h. last night, the police say that Raghunandan Persaud, 24 years, of Non Pariel, ECD, was involved in an argument at Non Pariel during which he was allegedly beaten about his body with a piece of wood by another man.

The police say that investigations are being conducted into a fatal accident that occurred at about 1900h.

At about 2050h. last night, the police said that cane harvester Nandlall Ragnauth, 48 years, of Kortberaad, EBB, went to the home of his reputed wife’s mother at No.

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo was a no show for his court case at the Whim Magistrate’s Court this morning and one of his attorney Murseline Bacchus told the court that he was ill and asked for an adjournment.

A capacity crowd at the Leonora Sports Facility witnessed two-time defending champs Slingerz FC seal their third consecutive Stag Beer West Demerara Knockout Cup, dismantling Ann’s Grove 5-0 last night.

The new government is unlikely to proceed with the Amaila Falls Hydro-power Project (AFHP), President David Granger has said even as he noted that there is still serious interest in hydropower and they want to gather more information before making a final decision.

Travis Rudder, a man who was accused of murder and other crimes was gunned down execution-style early yesterday morning.

The sources of funding for the construction of the Georgetown Marriott Hotel are being examined and government is yet to make a decision on the future role of the State in the venture, President David Granger has said.

Former President Bharrat Jagdeo is expected to be the Leader of the Opposition whenever the PPP/C takes up its 32 seats in the 11th Parliament, sources say.

The European Union (EU) has insisted on a number of measures before the release of $5.8 billion (€25 million) –frozen under the previous administration – for sea defence and the sugar sector including for government to show that funds released previously were utilized in a transparent manner.

Venezuela’s recent claim on Guyana’s maritime territory is a “legal absurdity” and US oil firm ExxonMobil will continue to work as scheduled, President David Granger has said.

The bill to cap the benefits of former presidents which will be tabled in the National Assembly on Thursday differs little from the one passed in 2013 but not signed into law by then President Donald Ramotar except that it increases the amount for utilities to $75,000 per month.

A 33-year-old motorcyclist from Unity, Mahaica had his life snuffed out yesterday after a car ran over him.

Commentator Christopher Ram says another round of bailouts for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is unsustainable.

Come April 23, 2016 Bartica will attain the status of a town in keeping with a promise made by President David Granger during his election campaign, GINA reported.

Vendors at the Kitty Market say they are fed up of the deteriorated condition of the historic structure and are hoping that the situation will be finally addressed.

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is inviting persons who have been trained in electoral processes to indicate whether they are available to attend further training as it relates to Local Government elections.

Over 100 coconut farmers in the Pomeroon have been offered training and tools to combat the red palm mite.

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure has advertised for a series of works to desilt drains in the capital city.

Guyana has no plans at least in the short term to ban the use of Roundup, according to Suresh Amichand, senior inspector at the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals (Control) Board.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Rain ruined what was shaping up to be an enthralling contest, forcing a washout and leaving St Lucia Zouks and Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel to share honours in game two of the Caribbean Premier League at the Beausejour Cricket Stadium here yesterday.

Dear Editor, The results of the election on May 11 and the new joie de vivre of the populace have brought a new reality and perspective, buoyed no doubt with genuine hopes and positive aspirations just as the 1992 election did when Cheddi Jagan assumed the presidency.

Under-12 top seeds Joshua Kalekeyzi and Sarah Klautky topped their opponents in their respective Boys and Girls Open Singles category on the second day of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Tennis Open Tournament, yesterday at the GBTI Recreational Facility at Bel Air.

Dear Editor, By naming July as the month for the holding of Indigenous village council elections, the Minister of Communities has prompted us to examine the letter of the law as laid down in the Amerindian Act 2006.

Horace Burrowes will be at the helm of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) for the next four years.

Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Chairman of National Selectors and Guyana Jaguars Assistant Coach, Rayon Griffith is satisfied with the new make-up of the team and is confident that they can repeat last season’s honours and successfully defend their Professional Cricket league (PCL) Four-Day title.

Dear Editor, In February 2002 out of concern for the degeneracy in our society a decision was taken to start a national conversation on rights and the rule of law.

Dear Editor, Could the relevant authority please inform drivers as to when the traffic lights at the Diamond junction will be reinstalled to regulate traffic there?

Dear Editor, There is a change in the air. People are guarded and watchful, but appear less jaded, and a shade more buoyant.

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, CMC – Defending champions the Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands were to contest yesterday’s final of the men’s Caribbean Basketball Championships after romping to convincing victories in their respective semi-finals here Saturday.

MONCTON, Canada, (Reuters) – Brazil were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup yesterday after suffering a surprise 1-0 defeat to a battling Australia in the round of 16.

Dear Editor, The Caribbean Community is currently characterized by acute unemployment, underdevelopment and heavy indebtedness, with poverty levels among the lowest in Latin America.

DHAKA, (Reuters) – Bangladesh left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman haunted India again with career-best figures of six for 43 to lead his team to a first ever one-day series victory over the twice world champions yesterday.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Captain Kieron Pollard starred with bat and ball as Barbados Tridents made a winning start to the defence of the Caribbean Premier League crown with a convincing 49-run victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors here Saturday night.

SPIELBERG, Austria, (Reuters) – Nico Rosberg won the Austrian Grand Prix for the second year in a row yesterday with his championship-leading Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton losing out at the start and having to settle for second.

Dear Editor, While it must be that the relevant processes have been initiated, concerned citizens would be anxious to see the new parliament deal, as urgently as possible, with a number of governance issues, amongst which would be:i) The restructuring of the Public Service Commission, with particular interest in whether it is a requirement that it acts as the Police Service Commission as well ii) Restoration of the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions to its constitutional status, which would require its reporting direct to Parliamentiii) Reinforcement of the statutory reporting relationship of the Audit Office of Guyana to the Public Accounts Committee of Parliamentiv) Ensuring active review of the operational status of the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission, and its statutory reporting relationship to the new Ministry of Investment and Business v) Review of the Teaching Ser-vice Commission with the objective of its substantive restructuring vi) Appointment of a task force to review the objectives and related work programmes of: a) Guyana Livestock   Development Authority b)   National Agriculture Research and Extension Institute c)   Guyana School of Agriculturevii) Conduct the widest possible consultation concerning the competencies and skills existing amongst former GuySuCo executives in agriculture, factory and human resources operations, and their availability viii) Initiation of comprehensive research of all donor-funded projects over the last decade with a view to:a) evaluating the implementation status, agency by agency b) the completion, or otherwise, in proportion to expenditure to be reconciled with agreed funding c) identification of the relevant staffing involved, related compensation, and current status, if any.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Argentina’s Cristina Fernandez will step down as president in December, but her influence may remain strong enough to impede investment-friendly reforms in Congress if her ruling party wins legislative elections in October.

Dear Editor, I have noticed that Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) and the Guyana Rice Producers’ Association (RPA) two arms of the PPP have suddenly found a voice after both of these industries which they controlled for decades were billions of dollars in debt.

(Reuters) – Yasir Shah claimed seven second innings wickets in a spectacular display of leg-spin bowling to destroy Sri Lanka as Pakistan crushed the hosts by 10 wickets in the first test to go 1-0 up in the three-match series at Galle yesterday.

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Chilean authorities declared an environmental emergency for the Santiago metropolitan region for today, forcing more than 900 industries to temporarily shut down and about 40 percent of the capital’s 1.7 million cars off the roads.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Ministry of Education is partnering with Singapore’s National Institute of Education to facilitate the training of a cohort of mathematics teachers from Jamaica.

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Thiago Silva and Roberto Firmino scored either side of halftime to fire Brazil to a 2-1 win over Venezuela at the Copa America yesterday, sending the five-times world champions into a quarter-final meeting with Paraguay.

Iman Khan is a graduate of the York University BA (Hons) programme in Political Science and Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the MA programme in Political Science and International Development Studies at Guelph University, Canada.

SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Security researchers have many names for the hacking group that is one of the suspects for the cyberattack on the U.S.

LONDON, (Reuters) – A global group of government anti-money-laundering agencies said that financial institutions have not done enough to police suspicious financial activity by officials at soccer’s global governing body FIFA, and cautioned banks to step up scrutiny.

UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington, (Reuters) – Masters champion Jordan Spieth clinched his second successive major title in thrilling style with a one-shot victory in the 115th U.S.

MEDELLIN, Colombia (Reuters) – Jessica Quintero awakes drenched in sweat and instinctively grabs for her AK-47 assault rifle.

Dear Editor, Having been granted judgment against one of my tenants at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on 23rd April, 2015 for rental and possession, the necessary court documents were applied for and prepared for the execution of the writ on the defendant.

Dear Editor, I know that Dr Roopnaraine, a veteran educationist, is the perfect pick for Minister of Education in this new government.

The new Administration has announced that it is reviewing the performance and efficiency of publicly owned entities, statutory bodies, projects and activities financed by or through public funds.

Dear Editor, On 7th November, 2014 the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with support from over 175 countries proclaiming the 21st June as the International Day of Yoga.

Interviews by Rae Wiltshire and photos by Arian Browne and Rae Wiltshire The Guyana Police Force has moved to implement parallel parking on Robb and Regent streets, saying that it will reduce congestion.

For every occurrence of rain-fuelled flooding in Georgetown there are manifestations in various other parts of the country and particularly in the communities nestled along the Abary, Mahaicony and Mahaica creeks.