Articles published on Friday, May 15, 2009
Coming up with a template to address the social issues that contribute to chronic gang violence and twice-yearly meetings for the region’s drug enforcement heads to share intelligence, were two of the decisions taken as police commissioners ended their meeting here yesterday.
Retired judge Prem Persaud has criticized the decision by a magistrate in a recent case for reprimanding and discharging an unlicensed driver for Breach of Insurance and said that the decision reflects insensitivity to the particular offence and lack of knowledge of what the penalty should be.
The Joint Services yesterday confiscated over 50 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa (marijuana) following a raid at Loo Lands on the Demerara River during a reconnaissance mission code named ‘Operation Consolidation’.
-says plea bargaining mustn’t be used as political tool Calling the dropping of charges against Fidelity Investments shocking, the PNCR yesterday said it is clear that smuggling of polar beer took place.
A forklift operator died tragically shortly after 4 pm yesterday when he jumped off a Hyster forklift which was on the back of a lumber truck at Fair’s Rust, Mackenzie, Linden, as it was slipping but it landed on him.
A vintage batting display from 18-year-old Jonathan Foo brightened up the final day of the lone Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-19 trial match at the Police Sports Club (PSC) Ground yesterday.
A thirty-two-year-old man who broke into another man’s home and stole a DVD player among several other items was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
The curtains will come down on the Mr Toppers Six-a-side Indoor Hockey tournament this evening with the finals of the men’s first division, men’s second division and ladies competition at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall starting at 18:00 hours.
Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee yesterday told Caribbean police commissioners that private businesses must have a place in police reform as they are vital stakeholders but he warned that such partnerships are not without their dangers and challenges.
-Prashad hails launch The launch of the Matching Grant Initiative (MGI) last Friday will see improvements in small and medium-scale enterprises by enhancing their export capacity, Commerce Minister Manniram Prashad says.
By Tony Cozier In CHESTER-LE-STREET It might be the Test match ground nearer to the north pole than any other, with the corresponding chill in the air, but the opening day of the latest Test between the teams at the Riverside ground was the Antigua Recreation Ground, Kensington and Queen’s Park all revisited.
The Inter-Secondary School Impromptu Speaking competition continued on Tuesday with St John’s College winning against the Institute of Business Education (IBE).
The 2009 Busta Champion of Champions and Kool Kidz tournament will bowl off tomorrow with four matches.
-court hears On Monday a 22-year-old man who allegedly robbed a woman of a gold chain was remanded to prison by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson when he appeared before her at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Lall’s & Sons Workshop of Lot 8 A, Eccles, will take on the Floodlights team in a featured 25 overs softball match at the GCC ground, Bourda tonight.
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – An Australian government inquiry called after major news organisations boycotted international sports events in an access and rights row with sporting bodies has backed unfettered media freedom.
-not drilling until next year Groundstar Resources Limited’s interest in the Takutu Basin Petroleum Prospecting Licence (PPL) has been significantly reduced after the company entered into an agreement with Canacol Energy Limited.
MIAMI, Florida, CMC – Retired Trinidad and Tobago sprinter Ato Boldon says he is happy that Usain Bolt was not around during his track and field career.
A third form student at the Berbice High School may face expulsion for striking a female teacher on Wednesday as part of a reported prank.
CHICAGO, (Reuters) – Dealers across the United States reacted with a mixture of anger and sadness yesterday to word that bankrupt automaker Chrysler LLC plans to eliminate franchise agreements with them as part of its restructuring efforts.
BEIJING, (Reuters) – Two decades after his downfall and four years after his death, reformist Chinese leader Zhao Ziyang has broken the official silence on the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown, denouncing the killings of protesters as a “tragedy”.
DURBAN, (Reuters) – The Rajasthan Royals and the Bangalore Royal Challengers secured thrilling last over victories in their Indian Premier League (IPL) matches yesterday.
A 22-year-old welder was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer the charge of robbery.
Roti, pholouri mix already in Canada, US On the eve of the commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of its operations, the National Milling Company is seeking to break new ground by moving to secure markets for its flour and flour-based products in overseas markets.
PNCR Executive Aubrey Norton yesterday dismissed concerns raised by Dr Richard Van West Charles’ campaign about the party’s electoral process, in the run up to its upcoming biennial congress.
YANGON, (Reuters) – Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was charged yesterday with breaking the terms of her house arrest and faces up to five years in jail after an American intruder sneaked into her lakeside home, her party said.
(Reuters) – Indian Premier League results and standings yesterday. Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by two runs Bangalore Royal Challengers beat Chennai Super Kings by two wickets Standings P W L T NR PTS Delhi Daredevils 10 8 2 0 0 16 Chennai Super Kings 11 6 4 0 1 13 Rajasthan Royals 12 6 5 0 1 13 Deccan Chargers 11 6 5 0 0 12 Bangalore Royal Challengers 12 6 6 0 0 12 Mumbai Indians 12 5 6 0 1 11 Kings XI Punjab 11 5 6 0 0 10 Kolkata Knight Riders 11 1 9 0 1 3 * T denotes tied, NR no result Playing today Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, Bloemfontein (1430 GMT)
The main opposition PNCR is sounding alarm bells over the possible appointment of the integrity commission, saying that consultations are yet to be completed.
CHESTER LE STREET, England, (Reuters) – Ravi Bopara has experienced wildly contrasting fortunes in his fledgling England test career.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The top Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday got into a public dispute with the CIA over what she knew about harsh interrogation techniques in 2002, in the latest twist in a Washington political furor.
Dear Editor, I read the article ‘Agriculture Minister debunks Unamco discrimination charges’ (KN May 12) with interest.
The closure of the operations of Omai Gold Mines Ltd and the retrenchment of workers by the Aroaima Mining Company (AMC) have significantly worsened the economic outlook for Linden in recent years, according to Chairman of the municipality’s Interim Management Committee Orrin Gordon.
The charges of unlawful possession of arms and ammunition and harbouring a wanted man against Michelle Davis were dismissed at the Wales Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
CHENNAI, India, (Reuters) – India has increased its life insurance cover on its men and women’s cricketers on overseas trips following the attack on the Sri Lanka cricket team bus in Pakistan in March, Indian media reported yesterday.
To its considerable credit CGX has done much to keep hope alive as far as Guyana’s prospects for a commercially viable oil find are concerned.
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – Poor countries already suffering from the impact of climate change urgently need up to $2 billion to help adjust and cope, a new report submitted to the United Nations said yesterday.
Dear Editor, Many years ago the Transport and Harbours vessel serving the North West District used to leave every Monday at 1pm.
DENVER, (Reuters) – Chauncey Billups guided the resurgent Denver Nuggets to a first Western Conference finals since 1985 on Wednesday with a 124-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Dear Editor, Stabroek News letter writer Richard Duke would like to know why the Guyana Power & Light Inc (GPL) is giving so many short recurring blackouts (‘Why so many recurring short-term blackouts?’
Impasse The list of transgressions is short but appears to be impervious.
(Trinidad Express)In a bid to find out what went wrong at the country’s largest conglomerate, the Central Bank has quietly retained the services of ace forensic investigator Robert Lindquist to sift through the tangled records of financially troubled insurance giant, Clico, to determine whether it was a case of bad judgment or corporate malfeasance.
The police have completed their investigation into the death of an RK security guard and it is likely that an inquest will be ordered, a senior police officer has said.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Police arrested eight people yesterday suspected of sending drugs money to Jamaica in an international money laundering network, Scotland Yard said.
The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) is moving to boost the drainage capacity in Leguan, Region Three.
Dear Editor, The Minister for Forestry has signalled an intention to rescind part of the logging concession Timber Sales Agreement (TSA) 05/91 issued to Unamco Industries Ltd.
KAMPALA, Uganda, CMC – Organisers have unveiled a busy schedule for West Indies batting legend Brian Lara when he visits the country from June 6 to 13.
…in 40th anniversary year Higher standards of customer service, timely responses to market demand and price competitiveness are among the critical tools being employed by the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) to enhance the company’s profitability in an environment of competition according to its Chief Executive Officer Bert Sukhai.
(Jamaica Gleaner) – Several Jamaicans are said to be among 8 people arrested in the United Kingdom for their involvement in an international money laundering ring.
MUMBAI, (Reuters) – City authorities in Mumbai demolished the shanty home of a “Slumdog Millionaire” child star yesterday, forcing his family into the streets months after the Oscar-winning film shot him to global fame.
Two bid for airline Two offers have been made for Air Jamaica, a government minister has said.
Dear Editor, The circumstances of a multiple fatality accident which occurred on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway in the early morning of May 3, 2009 are not unlike a number of others which have occurred in the last 15 years and have made headlines in the print media.
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Test opener Phillip Hughes was among seven new players awarded contracts with Cricket Australia for the 2009-10 season.
Antonio Szala of 32 Lyng Street, Charlestown who was charged earlier this week with attempting to pervert the course of justice is not an employee of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit contrary to what was reported to the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court and reported in yesterday’s edition of the Stabroek News.
HOUSTON, (Reuters) – A former top aide to Texas financier Allen Stanford pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of obstructing an SEC investigation of an alleged $8.5 billion fraud.
The lack of awareness in the part if fisherfolk in the Caribbean regarding the possible impact of climate change on the viability of the sector is moving to the forefront of the intra-regional debate on the future of the industry.
The sum of money Guyana is expected to tap into for the next six years from the Rolling Continuation Channel (RCC) of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is US$43M and not US$63M as was reported in yesterday’s Stabroek News.
In an astonishing interview on Tuesday, West Indies cricket captain Chris Gayle said that he was no longer interested in the West Indies captaincy or Test cricket, suggesting that Test cricket was too mentally and physically draining.
KARACHI, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s legal challenge against the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to move the 2011 World Cup matches out of the country due to security reasons was rejected by the governing body yesterday.
‘I’m a single-parent (mom)’From St. Mary to Marcie And Minister ManickchandJust five days ago we joined the Americans and the world in observing or celebrating Mother’s Day.
(Jamaica Observer) – Karen Facey who tricked a Cayman national who she met via the internet, into believing that she was a beauty queen and a real estate agent and as a result collected $250,000, to buy an apartment, was remanded in custody when she showed up at the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
NAIROBI, (Reuters) – The heir to Kenya’s most famous white settler family received eight months in jail yesterday for shooting a black poacher in a case that has highlighted land and race tensions in the east African country.
Dear Editor, I refer to Mr Vishnu Bisram’s letter (SN May 11) titled ‘The Indian and African experience has been similar.”
GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 303’s trading results showed consideration of $136,717 from 12,777 shares traded in 5 transactions as compared to session 302 which showed consideration of $1,966,551 from 47,800 shares traded in 12 transactions.
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