Guyana News

(Reuters) – In 2009, federal investigators finally arrested Houston financier R.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak has said in a broadcast interview that he and fellow host Vanna White were drunk when they taped some early episodes of the show, but that he is too old for that now.

(Barbados Nation) Chief Executive Officer of REDjet Ian Burns has denied that its future was in jeopardy and it needed an $8 million injection to keep operating.

Canadian mining company, Reunion Manganese forecasts an investment of US$250 million at its Matthew’s Ridge project with commissioning of the manganese mine slated for mid-2014 despite challenges with poor infrastructure, shortage of skills and red tape.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 0750h yesterday  at Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke/ Linden Highway, and which resulted in the death of pedal cyclist Ronville Roberts, 55 years of Kuru Kururu.

The police say they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 1920h.

Lecturers of the University of Guyana along with members of the public protesting on the University’s Turkeyen Campus over the firing of lecturer Freddie Kissoon and other matters affecting them.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – There was no title at stake and no trophy to lift but Rafa Nadal’s victory over Roger Federer in the Australian Open semi-finals today added another glorious chapter to the greatest rivalry in tennis.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday granted an application for special leave to Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) allowing it to challenge a report on the region’s trade in cement undertaken by Caricom’s Competition Commission.

(Jamaica Observer) Despite its toxicity, the colourless, odourless carbon monoxide will form the basis for a new treatment to be tested among sicklers in Jamaica, and if found to be successful, could lead to a better life for sickle cell patients worldwide.

(Jamaica Observer) SALEM, St Ann — The Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) swerved off course yesterday when it failed to start as the highly-touted work programme Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller was set to launch here.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Controversial legislator Everald Warmington wants to see an end to the public paying for accommodation, chauffeurs, gardeners, helpers and secretaries for retired prime ministers and governors general.

ADELAIDE, (Reuters) – Rampant paceman Peter Siddle took five wickets as Australia bowled India out for 272 before extending their lead to a dominant 382 runs by the close of play on third day of the fourth test today.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is to meet with President Donald Ramotar tomorrow to further discuss issues related to the national budget and is optimistic that the two parties would be able to reach a compromise on issues such as the reduction in VAT and increases in public sector wages.

The University of Guyana Students Society (UGSS), the University of Guyana Workers’ Union (UGWU) and the university’s senior staff association will begin a picketing exercise on the Turkeyen campus today to protest the recent dismissal of lecturer Freddie Kissoon.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is calling on Dr. Roger Luncheon to resign his post as Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Presidential Secretariat for what it called his attempts at misleading the nation on whether the Government can back out of contracts signed during the last term.

David Armogan was yesterday elected Chairman of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Six and promised to work faithfully to improve the lives of the people although he said he could not “wave a magic hand” and transform the region.

Newly-elected Region Ten Regional Democratic Council (RDC) chairman, Kuice Sharma Solomon, has called for an end to partisan politics and urged all residents to join in the work of developing the region.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) shared the spoils of the Region 8 (Potaro/Siparuni) Regional Democratic Council election capturing the Chairmanship and Vice-Chairmanship respectively yesterday.

Clement Corlette was re-elected Chairman of Region 4 and Genevieve Allen was elected Vice-Chairman, after Regional Democratic Council (RDC) elections yesterday.