Daily Archive: Saturday, June 20, 2009

A few years ago, the photo editor of Vanity Fair magazine wrote a remarkable book about the photographic record of the September 11 attacks.

RICHMOND, Va., (Reuters) – Texas billionaire Allen  Stanford, three associates and a top Caribbean regulator were  indicted on fraud, conspiracy and obstruction charges in an  elaborate $7 billion pyramid scheme to bilk investors, U.S. 

Says 26 Guyanese were rounded up in one raid An undocumented Guyanese couple in Barbados heard a knock on their door early one morning and then the intruders used a crowbar to wrench it open and soon after they found themselves among others enduring the long wait before being put aboard the next plane back home.

Marlon Braithwaite, the man who allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend Sharmin McKay causing her death, appeared before the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

By Tiffny Rhodius Last Friday when Scotiabank announced its finalists for the Change-Maker Challenge contest, Roma Singh’s essay proposal was the only one from Guyana that made it to the shortlist and now she’s hoping her marketing platform finds favour with the judges.

Amidst several glowing tributes about his numerous political contributions, former government minister and PNC general secretary Ranji Chandisingh was yesterday remembered by his son Yuri as a dedicated family man who was “an excellent father”.

President of the Guyana Public Service Union Patrick Yarde  says  the union is celebrating  its 86th anniversary at a time when government’s  conduct, anti-working class policies and practices  constitute  an unfortunate period in the country’s  history.

The murder trial of Arshad Ali, who allegedly set fire to a One Mile, Parika home in May, 2006, commenced before Justice James Bovell-Drakes last Monday and has been adjourned for the defence to continue cross-examination of the chief witness.

Two young men, who allegedly unlawfully assaulted a mentally challenged man, were yesterday both remanded to prison when they appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Alvin Bhola, who was on the run since August 25, 2007 when he and 17 other inmates broke out of the New Amsterdam prison was recaptured at around 12:30 am yesterday at a house at Number 69 Village, Corentyne.

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee on Thursday announced that legislation for breathalyzer testing was in place with effect from June 8.

A woman was yesterday granted $200,000 bail in the High Court after she had been remanded to prison by  Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on the charge of trafficking in narcotics.

-Neither Pa nor Parent Although I am not too enthusiastic about these special singular one-shot “days”, I can have no difficulty with the celebration of the responsibility and joys of fatherhood.

Ashanti Shultz is currently on trial before Justice William Ramlal for the murder of a hospital porter, who she allegedly shot on Main Street during September 2007.

-ethnic relations body report An Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) investigation has found that there is no proof that a doctor at the Georgetown Public Hospital physically abused or used racial slurs to Charmain De Mendonca, an accident victim as she had alleged.

-says crumbling infrastructure also to be addressed New University of Guyana (UG) Vice-Chancellor Pro-fessor Lawrence Carrington says the institution needs an overhaul of its academic structure and administrative framework, in order for it to be fully compatible with contemporary patterns of administration.

By Cathy Richards The Linden Legal Aid Centre is calling for extensive support for abused and exploited children as it seeks to establish a child-friendly space while counting also on the commitment from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to provide appropriate furniture and computers.

Kwame Rumel Jobronewet, the 66-year old United States-based Guyanese who disappeared  following a visit to a family home in Buxton is still missing and relatives want the police to work harder on the case.

Three suspected bandits, who robbed a ‘B’ Field Sophia minibus conductor and his passenger on Wednesday night, have been arrested.

A 21-year-old man, who allegedly threatened to stab a young woman with a pair of scissors if she didn’t allow him to rob her, was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

A 32-year-old man yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer the charges of resisting a police officer, using indecent language and expectorating.

A 21-year-old horse cart operator yesterday appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer the charge of unlawful and malicious damage to property.

-leads to easy  Sri Lanka victory LONDON, England, CMC – Angelo Mathews’ crippling first-over burst of three wickets and a pivotal unbeaten 96 by Tillakaratne Dilshan propelled Sri Lanka past West Indies by 57 runs yesterday and into tomorrow’s ICC World Twenty20 final.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Organisers announced yesterday morning the cancellation of the first ever Caribbean Games in Trinidad and Tobago next month, blaming the spread of Swine Flu for the decision.

The UK Department for International Development (DfID) has established a Trust Fund for 5 million pounds at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) to assist Caricom and Cariforum states to boost growth and reduce poverty through trade and regional integration.

Child Protection Services has rescued Mary Sandy’s two-month-old baby following her death by accident on Wednesday, and is currently monitoring her other three children who are temporarily in the custody of a neighbour.

KARACHI,  (Reuters) – Pakistan’s run to the final of  the Twenty20 World Cup has helped lift the mood in the country  following months of suicide bombings, militant attacks and  economic hardships.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports yesterday opened up the doors of its  new resource centre for sports located at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

(BBC) Brilliant batting from Claire Taylor and Beth Morgan saw England produce a stirring fightback to stun Australia in the Women’s World Twenty20 semi-finals.

The National Blood Transfusion Service has set its target for this year at 8,000 units of blood, which is 1,000 more than the level set and attained last year, as 70% of the units collected by the department came voluntarily from the public.

LONDON, (Reuters) – World number one and champion Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal from Wimbledon led to a major reshuffle in the men’s draw yesterday.

The Georgetown City Council recently received two new vehicles valued $3m.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Hosts South Africa, who  started the Confederations Cup so slowly even own their fans  almost fell asleep with boredom, could set the vuvuzelas blaring  even louder today.

Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon has announced that Guyana will host the 18th Meeting of the Council of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency (CDERA) in June.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Days before Allen Stanford’s  business empire came crashing down in February, the top  regulator in the Texas billionaire’s Caribbean banking base of  Antigua and Barbuda blithely declared that his flagship bank there  had passed a “satisfactory” test.

A 27-year-old minibus operator on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, accused of tendering a forged driver’s licence.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is to sign a contract on Tuesday with a team from Brazil for the maintenance of the army’s flagship GDFS Essequibo.

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic,  CMC – Jamaican sprint marvel Usain Bolt has declared himself ready for the Jamaica National Track and Field Championship, after his fine win at the Ostrava Golden Spike IAAF Grand Prix meeting on Wednesday.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – The final vote on a bill aimed  at letting popular Colombian President Alvaro Uribe seek a  third term next year was postponed yesterday, decreasing  chances it will pass in time to allow him to run.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Egypt’s players returned from their shock Confederations Cup win over world champions Italy to find some of their hotel rooms had been burgled, South African police said yesterday.

The Guyana Defence Force has confirmed that Second Lieutenant Duane Rigby was dishonourably discharged from the force for being out of barracks beyond 18:00 hrs on the day two soldiers died following a boat mishap in the Cuyuni River.

VIENNA, (Reuters) – Colombia’s cocaine production  fell to its lowest in a decade last year as demand declined and  crackdowns reaped rewards, but rose in Bolivia and Peru, the  U.N.

There were piano, violin, trumpet, sax and pan. There were solos, duets and choirs; singing and dancing and even a bit of theatre.

OSLO, (Reuters) – A 13-year-old Norwegian girl is in  hospital with serious injuries after a bizarre road accident in  which she was dragged 4 km (2.5 miles) under a car before being  discovered, still conscious, and rescued, police said yesterday.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Police Force is responding to a letter published in the Stabroek News of April 30, 2009, under the caption ‘Not such an innocent prank.’

Eleven ‘flowers in bloom’ will show their true colours come September 22 when the Miss Guyana Talented Teen pageant is held.

– US study NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Active compounds in green tea  may slow down the progression of prostate cancer, researchers  reported yesterday.

– outbreak of H1N1 virus cited President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) K.A.

Dear Editor, We are in the season of the heavy rainfall, but it seems as if the Anna Regina Town Council are just talking without taking action.

Culture box – Rush of music to the soul If there’s anything that makes us wax sentimental it’s music.

Dear Editor, I should like to thank you for your article of May 17, 2009, explaining the origin of Conversation Tree.

Lady Jaguars down Turks and Caicos select team five nil 5-0 Guyana’s national female football team put on a spectacular performance last evening to beat the Turks and Caicos (T&C) select team by five goals to nil in their opening game of the 2009 Turks & Caicos Football Festival.

Tastes Like Home – Fond recollections as I eat Hi Everyone, Have you ever sat down to a meal and as you are eating, you think of others – be they family or friends – that you think might enjoy the meal and wish that they were there to share it with you?

Dear Editor, As I write these few lines Shri Prakash Goosai would have been cremated  after hundreds of speeches  had been made and thousands of Bhajans sung world-wide over the past 48 hours in honour of this great Guyanese.

Dear Editor, Recent comments by the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) and the Federation of Independent Trades Union (FITUG) on the report by Ms Gay McDougall, United Nations Independent Expert on Minority Issues, comprised personal attacks and superficial denial.

Wicketkeeper Anthony Bramble will lead the Guyana Under-19 team at this year’s regional youth tournament set for Jamaica next month but hopes for a title triumph will rest on the shoulders of the experienced Jonathan Foo and the supporting cast.

(Antigua Sun) – The police are investigating two homicides that occurred within hours of each other on Thursday; the first was in All Saints and the second in Fort Road.

Olympia Small-Sonaram returns to her comfort base with a steamy swimsuit line which she has designed for a pre-Glamorous show on June 26.

This new stairway and ramp was commissioned at the East La Penitence Post Office last week.

One Republic, the pop rock group which first made headlines with the hit “Apologize”, that broke long-standing records for both legal digital downloads and radio spins hits the stage for DIRECTV & Cityvibe’s concert series this weekend on Channel 999.

Gafsons Industries Limited donated nine, 450-gallon water tanks and fittings to the University of Guyana (UG) to boost water supply at the Turkeyen Campus.

-weather permitting Permitting that the weather holds up, football fans will be in for a football treat this weekend with matches in different age groups and categories which include Under-11, Under-17, First Division and Premier League with all matches scheduled to be contested at the Tucville Playfield and Camptown grounds.

(Trinidad Express) – The outrage continued on Thursday night in a country still reeling from the murder of ten-year-old Tecia Henry, with the discovery of another dead girl–suspected shot and body dumped at the roadside in Central Trinidad.

Dear Editor, You may have heard your kid singing that song praising mothers for all their laborious work and granting them unconditional love.

(Antigua Sun) – A full emergency was declared at the airport on Thursday evening after the starboard engine of a cargo plane burst into flames while going down the taxiway.

The fourth week of Painting the Spectrum 5: SASOD’s Film festival continues at the Sidewalk Café on Monday with a special evening of poetry and prose readings, musical tributes and readings from the play Beautiful Little Lies by Judith Rudakoff.

Dear Editor, As is customary, the Senior Supervisors’ Club held a simple ceremony on June 4, 2009, for the official opening of its recently covered billiards table.

– Jeffrey D. Sachs is Professor of Economics and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.

-as India arrives in C/bean KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC – Fresh from being dethroned as ICC World Twenty20 champions, India arrived Thursday for their four-match One Day International (ODI) series against West Indies starting next week.