Daily Archive: Friday, July 3, 2015

BASSETERRE, St Kitts,  CMC – Guyana Amazon Warriors moved off the bottom of the standings while condemning St Kitts and Nevis Patriots to their third defeat, by strolling to an effortless seven-wicket victory in the Caribbean Premier League here this evening.

Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan today handed over eleven motor pick-up vehicles to the Guyana Police Force at a ceremony on the Tactical Services Unit Square, Police Headquarters.

The Guyana Water Incorporated today said that Minister in the Ministry of Communities Keith Scott paid a courtesy call on Regional Chairman, Region Six, David Armogan to discuss challenges within the Region regarding water service, housing allocations and other matters related to his portfolio within the Ministry of Communities.

The Ministry of Social Protection will be establishing a structured monitoring and evaluation mechanism for the Hugo Chavez Centre for Rehabilitation and Reintegration, the Mahaica Children’s Home and the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute.

In Barbados, President David Granger today briefed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon over Venezuela’s recent maritime decree that aims to appropriate maritime zones of Guyana and other Caricom countries.

The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Education, has brought together a wide cross-section of youths, and private and civil society members, for a two-day working session, aimed at advancing the process of finalising a National Youth Policy and discussing the broad themes of a National Youth Action Plan, GINA said.

The recent discovery in New York of a large amount of cocaine in shrimp from Guyana has left the revenue body here groping for answers on why its enforcement officers failed to detect it at the port of exit.

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar says her country is in full support of Guyana as it relates to recent decree made by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over most of Guyana’s exclusive economic zone, GINA reported this afternoon.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will no longer be attending the CARICOM Heads of Government Summit today, the Barbados Nation reported this morning.

KUALA LUMPUR, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Najib Razak slammed a newspaper report that said investigations into troubled state fund 1MDB have traced nearly $700 million of deposits into accounts that allegedly belonged to him, claiming it was a “continuation of political sabotage”.

President David Granger yesterday used his inaugural address to CARICOM Heads to denounce Venezuelan aggression against Guyana, piling pressure on the regional body to strongly condemn this country’s western neighbour whose President, Nicolas Maduro is expected at the summit today.

After an investment of six years and more than US$30M, the Giftland Mall at Turkeyen opened its doors to the public last evening.

Attorneys for interested parties in the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry (COI) have been asked to provide written submissions as the commission prepares for its final sittings but lead attorney for the commission Glenn Hanoman says that he is at a loss as to what he is being asked to do.

A woman was shot in her leg yesterday when she tried to fight off a robber, who attacked her onboard a minibus during a stop at Eccles, East Bank Demerara.

US Charge d’Affaires Bryan Hunt last evening said that despite the criticisms from skeptics, expanded cooperation between the US Drug Enforcement Administra-tion (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies will dismantle the drug flow in Guyana and that the two countries are exploring new avenues for collaboration.

A mother and her baby were rescued from a house that went up in flames at Castello Housing Scheme yesterday.

Guyanese Heeralall Sukdeo, who was held last week by US authorities after he went to uplift a shipment of shrimp in which cocaine valued US$12 million was discovered, on Tuesday appeared before Magistrate Judge Robert M.

Gangs of armed men robbed and brutalised two families on the Corentyne and the East Bank of Berbice at the start of the week and police have since held five men for questioning.

Two friends found themselves in court yesterday after it was alleged that they punched an associate and stole his $3.2M car.

Spiritualist Patricia Alves, who was previously convicted for killing a woman, was on Tuesday charged with the attempted murder of an elderly woman, whom she allegedly beat as part of a “spiritual cleansing” exercise.

Leon Lindo, the police officer implicated in a conspiracy to murder businessman Mohamed Khan, yesterday made an appearance in court but the police files were not ready for the proceedings to begin.

Three bandits robbed a Digicel store on Sheriff Street, Campbellville on Wednesday and one of the men was held a day later after being spotted in the vicinity.

(Barbados Nation) The Commonwealth Secretariat is moving ahead with plans to set up a Centre of Excellence for Small States.

A youth accused of wounding a man with the intention of murdering him was yesterday refused bail after being arraigned in a city court.

On July 1, the Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan visited the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) to meet with officials and advised “GWI is now within the purview of the new Ministry as a vital arm for the delivery of safe water service country-wide.”

Delroy Park, who is known to the police and the court was on Wednesday slapped with a charge of robbery under arms when he appeared at the Whim Magistrate’s Court.

Minister within the Ministry of Communities Keith Scott identified construction of schools and improved road and drainage networks, among other areas that can be enhanced to ensure a good life for members of the Recht door Zee community in Region Three.

As the Muslim world observes the month of Ramadan, the management of the Shaheed Orphan-ages is seeking financial assistance from members of the public to complete projects aimed at improving the quality of life for its residents.

Minister of Governance and MP Raphael Trotman on Friday assured members of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) that the new administration plans to collaborate with mining stakeholders to ensure the continued growth of the sector.

Minister of State Joseph Harmon says suggestions that the governing APNU+AFC coalition is falling apart is ridiculous, while insisting that the alliance is solid and is working together as a single unit.

Ralvin McLean, the Jamaican national who was charged last month with the attempted murder of ex-policeman Ravi Outar, has had the charged against him withdrawn.

Former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran will today launch his latest publication, a book titled Public Accountability at the Crossroads: The Guyana Experience at the Pegasus Hotel at 5.00pm According to a press release from Goolsarran, the book is a collection articles which he authored and were published weekly in the Stabroek News, under the theme ‘Accountability Watch’ during the period June 2012 to December 2013.

The Caribbean North Charities Foundation on Tuesday donated skin grafting equipment to the Burn Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in continuation of a relationship of support established more than a decade ago.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The man accused of killing a wealthy Washington businessman and his family and torching their mansion ditched his lawyer on Thursday in favor of the public defenders first assigned to him.

Government will honour several judgements made against Guyana by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), according to Minister of State Joseph Harmon, who says it will, however, first make efforts to determine whether reduced damages would be accepted.

GFF Normalization Committee Chairman Clinton Urling says that FIFA has been in contact with the entity regarding their complaint against St.

Following a string of defeats, the Guyana Amazon Warriors is expected to rebound against the Marlon Samuels-led St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in match six of the Hero CPL T20 tournament being played today at Basseterre.

Minister of Education Dr Rupert Roopnaraine has said government plans to nominate Professor Nigel Harris to serve as Chancellor of the University of Guyana (UG).

The joint membership of the UGSSA and UGWU view the lawsuit filed by UG Vice Chancellor against UGSSA president Dr Mellissa Ifill in response to a no confidence petition against him as “an attempt to bully and intimidate” and they say it will be vigorously challenged.

State attorney Diana Kaulesar yesterday urged a jury to find Anthony De Paul Hope and Ralph ‘Nick’ Tyndall guilty of murdering Colleen Forrester, while saying statements given by both men are inconsistent.

A clerk at the Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) was yesterday charged with stealing from his workplace due to what his lawyer said was an oversight.

Puran Brothers Disposal Inc says it wishes to inform the public that while it participated jointly with a partner in the bidding process for the construction and operations of the Haags Bosch Sanitary facility, it was later excluded from all aspects of the project.

The Roraima Bikers Club and the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) will gear up to make the annual CARICOM Day criterium event a “truly CARICOM” one from next year.

The Guyanese public will now have access to non-stop flights to Orlando, Florida from Surinam Airways at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on a weekly basis for three months.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Republic Bank has signed on as the official bank of the Hero Caribbean Premier League, organisers announced yesterday.

Dear Editor, I refer to an article which appeared in the Saturday June 27 edition of the Stabroek News captioned ‘US$4M security support from China to be adjusted.’

The pair of Anthony Downes and Jason Andrews yesterday won the first semi-finals of the Men’s Open Doubles to move into the division finals of the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Open Tennis Tournament.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The untroubled advance of the heavy hitters at Wimbledon was spectacular halted yesterday when twice champion Rafa Nadal was bundled out by German qualifier Dustin Brown who played the match of his life.

The Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) has donated a trophy to the Lachmansingh Primary School for its annual graduation and prize giving ceremony, after the school requested assistance.

(The Sports Xchange) – Dwyane Wade will remain in Miami after accepting a one-year, $20 million contract offer from the Heat, according to reports.

Queen’s College (QC) stunned one of the favourites of the 2015 Digicel Secondary Schools Championships, St George’s Secondary School yesterday at the Ministry of Education Sports Complex Ground to advance to the second round of the tournament.

MEXICO CITY, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Soca Warriors will clash with CONCACAF giants, Mexico, on September 4, in a friendly international which will beef up preparations for the Caribbean side’s 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign starting in November.

Dear Editor, Every secondary school student knows that the word ‘onslaught’ carries within its phraseology the connotation of an attack − a furious one.

SILVERSTONE, England, (Reuters) – Former FIA president Max Mosley has warned that Formula One risks serious difficulties unless it changes direction and cuts costs.

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, , CMC – Seamer Rayad Emrit made key strikes to spark a St Lucia Zouks collapse, as reigning champions Barbados Tridents clinched a 15-run victory in the tenth game of the Caribbean Premier League here Wednesday night.

Dear Editor, I got it from inside the local Freedom House at Lethem that the 9 Councillors on the RDC for the PPP are planning to move a motion of no confidence in the Regional Executive Officer, Carl Parker.

Mahaicony Technical Institute were crowned the new Region Five champs, downing holders Bush Lot Secondary on penalty kicks following a 1-1 score at the end of normal time when the 5th edition of the Digicel Secondary Schools Football Championship continued yesterday.

UTRECHT, Netherlands, (Reuters) – When five African cyclists stood on a podium in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum in front of Rembrandt’s masterpiece The Night Watch this week Douglas Ryder probably pinched himself.

Dear Editor, Raphael Trotman’s June 25 speech to the National Assembly spelt out a number of constitutional actions the government intended to take.

ZURICH/GENEVA, (Reuters) – The United States has asked Switzerland to extradite seven FIFA officials arrested in an investigation into a global bribery scandal at soccer’s governing body, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said yesterday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – New coach Trevor Bayliss has promised that an attack-minded England will fight fire with fire and will not be intimidated by Australia when the Ashes series starts next week.

Dear Editor, Within the past few weeks I have noticed that the current head of the University of Guyana, Professor Jacob Opadeyi, is coming in for some harsh comments from the UG unions.

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – Burundi’s parliamentary elections on Monday were not fair or free and human rights were violated, the United Nations said yesterday.

COTONOU, (Reuters) – French President Francois Hollande urged African leaders yesterday to respect their constitutional term limits amid concerns that some are prepared to risk political instability in order to cling to power.

EDMONTON, (Reuters) – An injury time own goal from England defender Laura Bassett put Japan into the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, setting up a title rematch with the United States.

Dear Editor, It is good to hear that the government will be looking to make available affordable houses to satisfy those who need them.

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – BP Plc will pay up to $18.7 billion in penalties to the U.S.

Dear Editor, A month ago a village elder from the Deep South Rupununi, sent me a video to post on the social media.

Havana, (Reuters) – Cuba has opened 35 Wi-Fi access points nationwide, offering unprecedented online access in a country that until now has restricted use of the Internet to an elite few.

Dear Editor, It is true, I googled it, and there is none.

ATHENS/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund delivered a stark warning yesterday of the huge financial hole facing Greece as angry and uncertain voters prepare for a referendum that could decide their country’s future in Europe.

As noted previously, cannabis as medicine has been used worldwide for centuries; there are records documenting its use dating back to as early as 2737 BC.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Australia’s selectors may be spared the headache of choosing who to leave out of the team’s pace bowling unit for the first Ashes test against England after Ryan Harris was withdrawn from a warmup match due to knee soreness.

VATICAN CITY, (Reuters) – Pope Francis sets out on Sunday to three of South America’s poorest and smallest countries, taking his message of solidarity with the downtrodden to prisoners, peasants, garbage pickers and indigenous people.

Dear Editor, My husband Robert Gates, was sentenced to 4 years in prison for contractual breaches.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazilian police arrested Jorge Zelada, former director of Petrobras’ international division, as part of an ongoing investigation into bribery and corruption at the state-run oil producer, prosecutors said yesterday.

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Argentina head into tomorrow’s Copa America final seeking their first major silverware in 22 years while hosts Chile aim to end a century-long jinx by winning the trophy for the first time.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry yesterday urged Venezuela’s government and opposition to find a “peaceful resolution” to their disputes before a Dec.

Dear Editor, The Paradise area has been without any landline and DSL connections from GT&T for a period in excess of a month.

It really was a bit of a co-incidence finding a batch of my “historical” notes on CARICOM, along with a related newspaper clipping of a few years ago.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Grammy-winning R&B singer Rihanna is the first artist to surpass more than 100 million cumulative digital singles, the Recording Industry Association of America said on Wednesday.

Waiting on the bus: Goats took over this Mocha Arcadia shed on Monday.

We, in Guyana and across the Caribbean, are quick to embrace our sporting heroes, cultural icons and other high achievers.

(Barbados Nation) The criminal case against three senior staff members of the Nation Publishing Company Limited was dismissed yesterday.

SILVERSTONE, England, (Reuters) – Double world champion Lewis Hamilton was handed one of the sport’s most prestigious trophies yesterday, only days after moaning about the poor quality of some of Formula One’s podium prizes.

Athletes get ready, the Ministry of Education’s Department of Sports will team up with the Athletics Association of Guyana to stage a pre-CARICOM Day relay meet at the National Park on Sunday.

Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre was filled to brimming with Kapoors from Bollywood’s First Family on May 10 when veteran actor Shashi Kapoor received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest honour in Indian Cinema.