Articles published on Sunday, March 22, 2009
– govt slams ‘extremely offensive’ report Warning that ethnic divisions entrenched in society could escalate into violence, the United Nations Independent Expert on Minorities has urged the Guyana government to take urgent steps towards national reconciliation, including the establishment of an open dialogue on inclusive governance.
– can impede fight against HIV Minister of Health Dr Leslie Ramsammy unequivocally expressed his disagreement with the Pope’s view on condom use at a press conference held yesterday, as he discussed the Pope’s visit to Africa.
Supreme Court Registrar Sita Ramlal is being investigated by the police for allegedly falsifying documents in an application to the US embassy pertaining to an adoption.
Only three of the eight young children who lost their mothers in four separate violent incidents in the last two months are receiving counselling and relatives of the others are appealing for help.
A 40-year-old accident victim is extremely grateful that he still has both his legs, after medical officials at the Georgetown Public Hospital reportedly began operating on the wrong leg instead of the injured one.
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said it has detained AWOL soldier Desmond Semple Jnr, who was reported missing after he was picked up on Friday by men in civilian clothing, in keeping with force regulations governing soldiers who are deserters.
President Bharrat Jagdeo has handed over documents to Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham, as proof of Clico Guyana’s $6.9 billion (US$34 million) investment in Clico Bahamas.
A former policeman was questioned in connection with the 2007 execution style killing of Dave Hescott and almost two years later he is still considered a suspect in the case, says Crime Chief Seelall Persaud.
The PNCR has expressed sadness at the death of journalist and commentator Lorimer Edward Joseph Alexander, also known as Lorri Alexander, who passed away on Thursday at the St Joseph Mercy Hospital after a period of illness.
An elderly man was yesterday morning crushed to death by a ‘bush truck’ at First Avenue Bartica in the vicinity of Relaxing Hotel and CBR Mining; the truck driver is in police custody.
Police are still looking for the person/s behind Thursday’s brutal slaying of a 30-year-old Sheriff Taxi Service driver who was left to die on Sussex Street after being shot in the head.
The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) will hold an auction in October for claims in the Roraima Basin, following the discovery of significant gold deposits there.
As a result of Monday’s massive drive to ensure that all motorists, including those in the public transportation system, obey the traffic laws, police have charged 125 minibus drivers with operating without a road service licence.
Guyana and the wider world Recap In last Sunday Stabroek I had started a discussion on what I described as the “crisis of credibility” facing actions by the government and its functionaries on economic matters.
A 30-year-old Friendship Canal, Lower Pomeroon River man died on Monday after being struck in the head by a tree branch while clearing a plot of land for mining purposes.
The View from Europe (David Jessop is the Executive Director of the caribbean Council for Europe) Observe closely how volatile public opinion is becoming in Europe and the United States.
Chanderpaul cops another record On Friday evening International Cricket Council’s 2008 Cricketer of the Year Shivnarine Chanderpaul collected his fifth Sportsman of the Year award from acting president Samuel Hinds at the National Sport Commission annual awards ceremony held at the National Cutural Centre.
International Viewpoint By Jonathan Powers When two years ago I talked about the Taliban to the now fallen military President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, and suggested he talk to them more and fight them less he reacted as if the thought had never passed through his head before.
Cozier on Sunday LESS than a week ago, the troubled face of West Indies cricket, for so long wreathed in the wrinkles of on-field mediocrity, administrative ineptitude and uncompromising player power, at last wore the smile of success and optimism.
Eleven-year-old Andrew Pratt, known as “Ron”, of 826 Section C, Block Y Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara, has been missing since last Friday.
By Rawle Toney Linden’s Victory Valley Royals and Georgetown’s Dyna’s Ravens will contest the final of this year’s Next Level Entertainment (NLE) basketball tournament this evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
Ian on Sunday In Guyana education some time ago deteriorated to the point where parents had little confidence that the formal system would or could produce results.
The Guyana Police Force yesterday completed its final day of deliberations at the Annual Police Officer’s Conference, with the resolve to step up crime fighting through training, reduce traffic accidents and boost community policing.
Latin View By Andres Oppenheimer Will El Salvador become another Venezuelan-Cuban peon in the region, tilting Central America further to the left?
Three persons have been arrested and are expected to be charged shortly over a suspected armed robbery which occurred last evening at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – No doubt still reeling from the dreadful mix up that cost them the opening game, West Indies will face a stern test of their character when they oppose England in the second One-Day International of the Digicel series today.
– boost welfare unit The Ministry of Education recently held a meeting with over 100 education stakeholders to identify factors that contribute to absenteeism that will inform the work of a soon-to-be established committee to address the issue.
Health A weekly column prepared by Dr Balwant Singh’s hospital Inc.
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Australia ended the third day of the third test on 102 for two, still trailing South Africa by 340 runs with eight wickets remaining in Cape Town yesterday.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Joel Garner believes that the West Indies Players’ Association is blindly leading the players down a dangerous path without understanding the full ramifications of its actions.
The Government of Guyana has described as “deliberately misleading and mischievous” a report carried in yesterday’s edition of the Kaieteur News which was captioned “Unacceptable Standards at Presidential Suite”, and which commented on the services provided to persons viewing cricket from that stand during the ODI game between England and the West Indies played on Friday at the Providence Stadium.
Consumer Concerns The Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on an application by Guyana Water Inc for tariff consolidation.
Docol recently donated a full cylinder of medical oxygen to the Ruimveldt Children’s Home and Care Centre for children who suffer from respiratory conditions.
Arts on Sunday Satire has been a major part of western theatre from the beginning of its history when European drama developed in ancient Greece.
SYDNEY, Australia, CMC – Despite West Indies’ fifth place finish at the ICC Women’s World Cup, all-rounder Shanel Daley says she is extremely proud of what the inexperienced Caribbean side have achieved.
CRAB HILL, Barbados, CMC – Runako Morton continued his love affair with the Barbados bowling, when he plundered his 12th first-class hundred for Leeward Islands in the WICB regional four-day competition yesterday.
Dear Editor, Once again I’m asking myself if anyone out there is actually listening to what the people are saying.
TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said yesterday US President Barack Obama’s offer of better ties was just a “slogan,” but pledged Tehran would respond to any real policy shift by Washington.
The Obama era Wayne Brown is a well-known Trinidadian writer and columnist who now lives in Jamaica.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama yesterday stepped up his weeklong defence of much-criticized Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, saying he would not accept his resignation even if it was tendered.
Trev Sue-A-Quan is the author of two books on Chinese immigration in Guyana − Cane Reapers and Cane Ripples.
HAMILTON, New Zealand, (Reuters) – Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid safely guided India to a comfortable 10-wicket victory over New Zealand on the fourth day of the first test at Seddon Park yesterday.
Dear Editor, The English political essayist and critic Walter Bagot (1826-77) claimed that: “A parliament is nothing less than a big meeting of more or less idle people.”
Dear Editor, I have long been an ardent supporter of almost any form of sport.
Pet Corner Some miscellaneous problems Continued The popping eyeball This problem is often associated with certain breeds (Pugs, Spaniels, Boston Terriers, etc).
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Jason Mohammed stroked a solid half century to beef up Trinidad and Tobago’s batting against the Windward Islands on the opening day of their 11th round WICB Regional match yesterday.
NAPLES (Reuters) – More than 100,000 people marched in Naples yesterday in one of the biggest anti-mafia rallies in recent years to commemorate the victims of organised crime and demand an end to its stranglehold on southern Italy.
Dear Editor, Much has been said about an airstrip on Leguan.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli police dispersed crowds of Palestinians yesterday as they held celebrations in Jerusalem marking the start of the city’s tenure as the Arab League’s “capital of Arab culture” for 2009.
Amid all the excitement about the Roger Khan case and the Clico fiasco, one item of news slipped by virtually unnoticed.
Chess with Errol Tiwari Almost fifty years ago, the average age of a chess player was about 35 years.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Masterminded by their bowlers, runaway leaders Jamaica were already closing in on first innings points against Combined Campuses and Colleges on the opening day of their WICB Regional four-day clash yesterday.
