Articles published on Saturday, April 12, 2008
By Iana Seales President Bharrat Jagdeo last night ordered CNS Channel Six off the air for four months from midnight over an on-air licence infringement committed in February, a move that Sharma referred to as dictatorial, and one that sparked outrage on the television station last night.
By Heppilena Ferguson The battered body of 29-year-old Rawle Grimes with his mouth stuffed with cloth was yesterday morning discovered in Le Repentir Cemetery lying alongside his car.
A 24-year-old man is in the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) under police guard after being shot following a robbery at Joseph Pollydore Street yesterday.
Suspects held in Venezuela – sources Venezuelan authorities have reportedly arrested seven men who were said to be part of the gang that descended on Mango Landing on Wednesday; shooting two miners and beating several others while demanding gold.
In the first operation of its kind within the Caribbean, embryos from the Texel sheep were implanted into the wombs of local Black Belly sheep at the National Agricultural Research Instit-ute (NARI) farm at Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara yesterday.
Oliver Hinckson was once again remanded to prison as his court case took yet another turn with the prosecution asking that the charge of uttering seditious statements be put down indefinitely.
A 46-year-old North Ruimveldt man was yesterday taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) for further treatment after he sustained a gunshot wound on Thursday.
Dear Editor, The issues of intellectual property rights and the laws applicable to them in Guyana have become quite sore and there is some discussion which bears heavily toward the supposition that the mere enactment and enforcement of stringent modern laws will either completely eradicate the infringement of such rights or significantly reduce the practice.
The two men arrested by the police on Thursday in connection with the abduction of city businessman, Farouk Kalamadeen remained in custody last evening.
By Keisha McCammon She entered the Guyana Model Search competition for the experience and to have fun, contemplated dropping out, and never expected to reach the finals or win.
Six custom officials from various departments were in police custody up to last night facing allegations about their involvement in the Fidelity Investment polar beer smuggling scam that has triggered a bribery probe.
Dear Editor, I refer to the article published in the Stabroek News on the 5th April 2008 regarding the purchase of two Bell 206 helicopters by the Government of Guyana for the Guyana Defence Force.
Dear Editor, For the benefit of members of the public, the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) would like to respond to a letter titled “No tendering and no transparency in these purchases” (08.04.10).
The Mayor and City Council is advising citizens that its garbage collectors have withdrawn their services over pay therefore receptacles will not be cleared on Monday.
Team Guyana defended their home turf with honour yesterday, prevailing in the majority of their matches to emerge as the front-runners in session one of the Caribbean Junior, Cadet Championships held yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
By Keisha McCammon Michael Younge, at 19, is doing it all.
Model Search had it all For a show that was sold out and televised live across the country the Guyana Model Search sure did live up to expectations but there was one small problem.
Dear Editor, There is a lot of public promotion of the Ignition concert slated for April 19, 2008 in Guyana.
Carlton Anthony of Alness Village, Corentyne, won the first ever Charles and Ada Gordon Memorial Road race organized by the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC) last Sunday.
Guyanese Women in Development (Guywid) said it is inspiring to see two women from humble backgrounds attain prestigious posts in its congratulatory message to ministers Carolyn Rodrigues and Pauline Sukhai on their new roles at the foreign affairs and Amerindian affairs offices.
Nothing so sweet as sour By Cynthia Nelson Hi Everyone, A few weeks ago a regular reader of my column and blog asked me what a sour is, and the question made me pause.
Dear Editor, Congratulations to the Forum on Solidarity and Effectiveness for its pro activism in holding the political parties accountable to the rest of the larger society, particularly in the context in which significant affairs of the nation are in many instances taken lightly or completely ignored by the government and opposition political parties.
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDS) says Ramnaumi will be celebrated on Monday.
After a four-month suspension due to the rainy season, the Berbice Cricket Board organized 2007/2008 Isaac Bissoon First Division competition will resume today and will continue tomorrow.
By Calvin Roberts Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will clash in the final of the Cummings Electrical/Raymond Panday Memorial sponsored Georgetown Cricket Association second division final at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground from today.
Dear Editor, I would like to be advised on how to acquire an ID card if one resides overseas.
Three armed men walked into a Kitty hair salon on Wednesday night seeming to be customers but instead of requesting haircuts or trims they pulled guns and robbed the staff and customers.
The Central Immigration and Passport Office has so far issued over 15,000 of the new machine readable passports since the launching of the new document on July 13 last year.
By Mark McGowan An initial encounter with 19-year-old Rochelle Maxius reveals a confident, though reserved individual, with a pleasant personality and a truly captivating smile.
Dear Editor, I refer to your editorial captioned “Zimbabwe so far” (08.04.09).
By Calvin Roberts A fighting innings from the veteran Neil Barry enabled Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) to defeat East Coast in the Demerara zone final of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB)/ Carib Beer/ Pepsi sponsored national first division Twenty20 competition yesterday.
A father and daughter ballroom dancing segment has been added to this year’s Mother and Daughter Pageant, giving patrons something more to look forward to come May 10.
The production Testament, billed for this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, at the Theatre Guild Playhouse has been deferred to a later date because of the ongoing construction, which is at a crucial stage of completion.
Garth Wattley In Port of Spain Surely, it would be asking too much for West Indies and Sri Lanka to produce a repeat of the thrilling finale to Thursday’s first match of the Digicel One-day International series.
Dear Editor, A family owns a printer or just a small shop.
There has been no disruption of operations of Blue Wing airline here although one of its aircraft crashed recently in the interior of Suriname, killing all on board.
As the excitement for the much anticipated Ignition Concert billed for next Saturday reaches a climax, entertainment lovers will have several opportunities to win free tickets.
Dear Editor, So sorry to read about Mr Rupert Williams from East Canje and the “aches and pains” he has had to endure for the past two years or so, particularly as the medical doctors “don’t know what is wrong with him” and therefore, presumably, cannot recommend suitable treatment.
On Wednesday evening last, Guyanese who were of a mind to, could have tuned in to a local television channel to watch, along with millions around the world, the charity show ‘Idol Gives Back’ on Fox.
The police traffic department plans a stricter enforcement of speed limits along the roadways following its recent acquisition of 500 new radar guns.
London/Middlesex team to test local marksmen Guyana, the reigning Caribbean short range champions will test their preparation for this year’s regional championships over the next two days when they come up against the visiting London/Middlesex Rifle shooting team in two shooting matches at the Timehri Rifle ranges.
Dear Editor, This final term of the school year provides a perfect opportunity for many to improve the level of preparation of students entering secondary schools in September.
The Sidewalk Film Club presents The Motorcycle Diaries for viewing next Tuesday.
