Daily Archive: Saturday, September 13, 2008

PNCR says not involved The AFC says there has been renewed talk about a third term for President Bharrat Jagdeo and the party is totally against this or an extension of his present term.

Benn says campaign to continue By Melissa Charles Several unoccupied structures near the Timehri fire station were demolished by the army and police yesterday as anguished residents watched.

US attorney Robert Simels can no longer contact drug accused Roger Khan. 

A 16-year-old boy was yesterday charged with the murder of 13-year-old Kavita Panday, whose lifeless body was found floating in a trench at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice on Monday.

– tells manufacturers it will boost Parliament Eager to meet the demand for greater accountability, Speaker of the House, Ralph Ramkarran is pushing for full-time MPs to strengthen parliamentary oversight.

-Santa Rosa school PTA – AFC says will help install some In the wake of the death of a student in a pit latrine, the Santa Rosa school PTA says it has been lobbying for years for modern toilets to no avail and the Alliance For Change (AFC) yesterday offered its assistance.

There has been a reduction in the cases of malaria in two Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) communities following the successful implementation of a project funded by two Canadian Rotary clubs and the Rotary Club of Demerara, in collaboration with the National Amerindian Development Foundation (NADF) and in consultation with the Ministry of Health.

– some patients sent home By Cathy Wilson Nurses at the Linden Hospital Complex and the Upper Demerara Hospital yesterday continued their protest action following the rape of one of their colleagues at the Wismar health facility.

– Lincoln Lewis Trade unionist Lincoln Lewis has labelled praises heaped on the Joint Services by political parties for taking out two of Guyana’s most dangerous criminals as an endorsement of murder.

With 17 games from Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the final Winston Stevens and 16 from team-mate Rudolph Collins, Titans emerged as the true “Titan” when the Burchmore Philadelphia Memorial dominoes competition came to a close Wednesday last.

The president and executives of the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) have joined the list of persons who have sent  congratulatory messages to Guyana and West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul on being named the International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricketer of the Year.

The Guyana Red Cross Society (GRCS) is increasing its HIV focus to include commercial sex workers among other vulnerable groups in an effort to scale-up its current work in the field.

Dear Editor, The Environmental Pro-tection Agency (EPA) is in receipt of your correspondence dated September 2, 2008 and its accompanying letter to the editor pertaining to dust emissions caused by Bosai bauxite operations in Linden (‘What is the EPA doing about chimney emissions in the bauxite industry?’

The Rose Hall Town Metro female cricket team on Saturday continued their dream debut in the Berbice Cricket Board of Control (BCBC) Under-15 competition when they took first innings points from Courtland Cricket Club.

Toolsie  Persaud Ltd  (TPL) on Wednesday  accused  the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) of  misleading and misrepresenting  the true position regarding the current industrial situation.

The new Morgan Heritage album, ‘Mission in Progress,’ casts the band as the would-be saviours of roots reggae.

Nothing to write home about It was thumbs down for the live broadcast announcing the 2008 nominees for Accolade – the Music Awards of Guyana on Wednesday night last and we’re hoping that it is not a sign of things to come.

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Education and the Government of Guyana have been boasting in recent years about improvements in the standard of education in the country and the amount of new schools that have been constructed or re-built.

Action in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Beharry Champion Cup sponsored 40-overs–a-side second-division competition continues this weekend with matches in both zones A and B around Georgetown.

It’s around the inner circuit of the National Park again for local cyclists today who will pedal off in keen rivalry for the 9th annual De Sinco Trading Limited Milkant sponsored cycling programme from 09:00hrs.

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Dear Editor, It is a matter of more than passing interest that there has been little or no public commentary by vital stakeholders on the observations made recently in Sunday Stabroek’s ‘Business Pages’ regarding the adequacy or otherwise of the performance of the Audit Office as reflected in the most recent Auditor General’s report.

A 51-year-old East Bank Berbice man died at the New Amsterdam Hospital on Monday from injuries he sustained in an accident on the Belle Vue Public Road.

The resurrection of football in the ancient county continues next week as the Corentyne All Stars Football Club in association with the Education Department, Berbice, will kick-off the Garrett Cup under-15 inter-secondary schools 2008 competition.

At 28 years old, Chandini Ramnarain like many of her peers has dreams but unlike some who may still be finding themselves, she is moving full speed ahead with reaching her goals.

Dear Editor, Your editorial ‘A poisoned chalice for Mr Obama’ (SN Sept 4) highlights the problems facing the American economy, the disastrous policies of the Bush administration and the challenges the new American president would face when he assumes office.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai in a message on the observance of Amerindian Heritage Day 2008 on Tuesday expressed pride in what she described as “the quantum leap” made by Amerindians in sustaining their  culture and noted the impact their  culture, people, achievements and communities are having  on the growing tourism sector of Guyana.

Second witness excused, no mention of bail Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday ruled that the second witness in the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the Oliver Hinckson matter could not give evidence after defence counsel Vic Puran objected.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle last week remanded to prison three teenage boys charged with attempted murder.

Guyana’s music industry, though growing, remains troubled with copyright issues, a deficiency of original, quality material, and the financial hurdles that stagnate studio recordings.

An explosive maiden half century from Andre Stoll followed by a fiery burst from national under-15 fast bowler Seon Daniels helped Demerara dominate a depleted Berbice team in a rain-ruined first day of their Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Clico sponsored under-17 two-day competition at the Wales Community Centre ground yesterday.

Dear Editor, Caricom countries have service-oriented economies, unlike Guyana which is seen as a major exporter of agricultural products to Europe. This

A hole in the ground, around which a wooden shed has been built and in which human beings dispose of their bodily waste, no matter how internationally accepted it is for sanitary disposal, is primitive.

Dear Editor, It is interesting to watch President Jagdeo stand up to the EU.

The Bobcat at work at Timehri yesterday on a structure belonging to Amber Hopkinson. 

New York-based Guyanese designer Roger Gary launched his Spring/ Summer 2009 Collection at New York fashion week, FashionHow International De-signers Show, which opened on Monday last at Devin Tavern, Tribeca New York.

Some air traffic controllers with the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority  intend to seek a hearing with President Bharrat Jagdeo on a number of issues affecting them, including monies they say are still owed to them from a previous dispute. 

– basketball and football matches same day Seven days of activities have been organized for the celebration of the Rose Hall Town 38th anniversary with a 30-mile cycle race tomorrow, riding off in two bunches, from Adventure to Rose Hall and simultaneously from New Amsterdam to Rose Hall.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday remanded to prison a 64-year-old constable accused of raping a 14-year-old girl.

-fire serviceInvestigations by the Guyana Fire Service have confirmed that the fire that claimed the lives of three girls and destroyed a dormitory at the Waramadong Secondary School was caused by a candle that was left unattended.