Daily Archive: Saturday, January 23, 2010

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – International rescuers  today pulled a 24-year-old Haitian man alive from the  rubble of a collapsed hotel in the capital Port-au-Prince, 11  days after the earthquake that devastated the city.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Rescuers pulled two  barely alive survivors from the rubble of Port-au-Prince yesterday as hungry and homeless Haitians clamoured for food, which  was slow in arriving 10 days after the massive earthquake.

-PNCR The main opposition PNCR yesterday said a recent campaign against party leader Robert Corbin is part of a plan by a group of “political power-seekers” who have approached its members to establish an alternative political party.

Canadian oil exploration company Groundstar Resources Inc expects to start drilling for oil in the Rupununi in May.

-raps cop for carelessness The pregnant fruit vendor who was accidently shot in the back by a policeman during a chase on Thursday is calling for the appropriate punishment to be meted out to the rank for his carelessness.

A city businessman was left in shock yesterday when three armed gunmen attacked him in front of his Bel Air Park home and relieved him of $5M before fleeing in a car.

The PNCR is calling on the Auditor General to undertake an immediate audit of the financial operations of those ministries to which sums were “unilaterally voted” by the government in the last sitting of the National Assembly.

-Caricom Caricom has about 36 medical personnel on the ground assisting with the relief efforts in Haiti, Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Jeremy Collymore says, as the Community continues its relief efforts to the earthquake ravaged state.

Dewayne Hunte, 27, of Patentia, West Bank Demerara, was yesterday granted bail in the sum of $60,000 when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for allegedly obtaining money from a man by pretending that he was in the position to get him a Guyana passport.

– court told Devon Higgins, called ‘Shortman,’ was remanded to prison after he was allegedly caught disposing of marijuana.

-GAWU Conciliatory talks between the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) over Annual Production Incentive (API) award for sugar workers for 2009 were deadlocked on Monday.

-exports down, domestic use up The Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) is preparing to undertake an enlarged scope of activities, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud says.

The Linmine Secretariat said repairs to the Mackenzie/Wismar Bridge are likely to continue for another 10 weeks.

The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) recently commissioned several tilapia ponds in Region 7 that are to benefit farmers from the Lower Mazaruni and Cuyuni areas.

-as summit opens Guyanese men were yesterday urged to accept their roles in society, at a leadership summit that opened at the National Cultural Centre.

Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton yesterday remanded a man for allegedly being found with a quantity of cannabis in his possession.

Magistrate Ann McLennan fined two brothers a total of $190,000 for four traffic offences when they on Tuesday appeared in the Christianburg Magistrates’ Court.

FOURSQUARE, Barbados, CMC – Brandon Bess distinguished himself with career-best figures, but had to share the spotlight with Wavell Hinds, as reigning champions and leaders Jamaica recovered from an early stumble against Guyana in the WICB regional first-class championship yesterday.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) issued a public appeal last evening for assistance in the investigation of the murder of school teacher Luciana Bhagwandin, whose body was found on a dam in Harlem, West Coast Demerara on January 10.

-$100,000 winner-take-all Ravens/Pacesetters clash on tonight The last time the two teams met Ravens outclassed the Courts Pacesetters by 17 points (88-71) to take the GABA Open Knockout First Division tournament last year.

A CARICOM Electoral Observer Mission will be in St. Kitts and Nevis for the country’s general elections scheduled for Monday.

-apply early, urges Anthony Minister of Culture Frank Anthony yesterday issued an appeal for prospective participants in various Mashramani competitions to send in entries early.

West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards faces the prospect of another year out of the game following spinal surgery in Jamaica three weeks ago to remove a herniated disc.

Philip Fernandes and most of the executives of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) were returned to office along with two newcomers following the GHB’s annual general meeting Thursday evening at the Georgetown Cricket Club pavilion.

The US is continuing to partner with authorities in Haiti to accelerate emergency relief, according to acting chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy Carol Horning, who yesterday said Washington is not in control of the devastated island.

Regulation signs are among several features which will be added to the Linden–Lethem road as the administration plans to improve the stretch of road linking Guyana and Brazil.

As the excitement continues to build up on the local golfing circuit, players will be looking to blaze another 18 holes tomorrow in the Stag Beer sponsored Medal Play tournament at the Lusignan Golf Course.

By Marlon Munroe The sudden passing of junior sprint queen Roxana Rigby plunged the athletics fraternity in deep shock and mourning yesterday.

In an effort to strengthen openness, transparency and accountability with a wider range of stakeholders, the International Development Agencies (IDAs) will be hosting a reception on Tuesday with Government members, Members of Parliament, civil society and other relevant partners.

Food For the Poor (FFP) and the Roetheli Lil’ Red Foundation recently completed an $88.8M housing and sanitation project that will benefit 280 residents of Siriki, a small village located along the Pomeroon  River in Region 2.

says Rawle Toney The last time I checked, basketball in the city was governed by the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) and not Courts Pacesetters.

CABINDA, Angola, (Reuters) – African teams must put  more trust in their managers to succeed at the highest level,  Ivory Coast coach Vahid Halilhodzic said yesterday.

Government’s recent criticism of Dr Janette Bulkan is in order to ensure that the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Guyana is preserved, according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Dear Editor, The recent incidents of police shootings of unarmed civilians in very crowded areas has caused us much anguish.

– eyes gallery, greeting card company By Alva Solomon His achievements on the international scene attest to his passion for art and speak volumes about his talent; now he has returned home to showcase them and to show those in the field that they can do the same.

Dear Editor, I remember the present Dr Janette Balkan, formerly of the Amerindian Studies Unit, University of Guyana.

Almost two months have passed since the brutal murder of local actor Joel Fraser and police say that despite finding no leads they are still working hard on the investigation, even as the dead man’s mother expressed disappointment at the police’s response thus far.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Former West Indies coach David Moore has been confirmed as head coach of the national cricket team, the Bermuda Cricket Board has announced.

Dear Innovative Store Owner, You may or may not exist but whether you do or not, I am yet to meet you.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to Labour Minister, Mr Manzoor Nadir’s comments in the article ‘Nadir dismisses charges of dereliction of duty in bauxite strike’ (Stabroek News January 20). 

The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday announced changes in the prison system aimed at keeping young, first–time offenders away from hardcore criminals.

CAVE HILL, Barbados, CMC – The Windward Islands, led by three wickets apiece from left-arm seamer Kenroy Peters and off-spinner Shane Shillingford, took an early grip of their third round WICB regional first-class match against hosts Combined Colleges & Campuses at the Three Ws Oval yesterday.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – A brilliant innings of 99 from Sherwin Ganga rescued Trinidad and Tobago from the brink of disaster on the opening day of their WICB first-class match against Barbados at Kensington Oval yesterday.

Dear Editor, The suggestion by the AFC to offer sanctuary on Guyanese soil to Haitians in distress must be supported.

Part 1 Hi Everyone, Food manufacturers the world over, invest a lot of money in designing and creating labels for their food products.

President of the International Association of Suicide Prevention Dr Brian Mishara recently spearheaded a local training session on suicide prevention, which is the second intensive health sector initiative in two months to build capacity for its mental health programme.

GT&T yesterday launched its 2009/2010 directory dubbed an “extremely wealthy storehouse of information”, which not only sees the inclusion of some 15,000 new landline customers but also an increase in the number of businesses advertising.

Dear Editor, Some sixty odd years ago Dr Jagan and the PPP had a choice in foreign relations – either the United States of America representing capitalism or the Soviet Union representing communism.

DALLAS, Texas, CMC – Joshua Clottey, who stopped Barbadian Christopher “Shaka” Henry back in 2004, faces the toughest test of his career in March when he meets reigning pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.

HOVE, England, CMC – Following his recall to the West Indies team for the upcoming one-day tour of Australia, English county club Sussex has moved quickly to sign West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Smith for their defence of the Twenty20 Cup.

Musician Dave Martins has recorded an inspirational song for Haiti which he will debut tonight at a benefit concert at Princess Hotel for the earthquake devastated country.

Dear Editor, I recently read an article in Stabroek  News on January 14 about AFC leader Mr Raphael Trotman saying the Government of Guyana should “seriously consider” offering to assist in the re-settlement of survivors from the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) on Wednesday handed over prizes to winners of a poster competition held as part of the 2009 Tourism Awareness Month activities.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – When U.S. President Barack  Obama launched a fight with Wall Street by announcing a new  plan to limit banks’ size, the man standing at his side was  former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Kim Clijsters’s fairytale return to grand slam tennis came to a shuddering halt at the Australian Open yesterday just as Justine Henin’s own comeback started to gather momentum.

(EUR) Actor Denzel Washington hit screens everywhere on a journey across a post-apocalyptic United States, protecting the last copy of a very important book – a very good book, if you will.

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, (Reuters) – China hit back at  U.S. criticism of Internet censorship and hacking yesterday,  warning that relations between the two global heavyweights were  being hurt by a feud centred on web giant Google.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Animal rights group PETA has used the image of Michelle Obama without her consent on a new poster that praises the US first lady for not wearing fur, the White House said on Wednesday.

Dear Editor, Now that the authorities have placed traffic lights in the vicinity of the Diamond New Housing Scheme and have done so by widening the road, the vendors who were there have gone over to the north end of Grove and are competing with the horse carts for the same space where there is horse dung and urine.

Still no decision on penalty for police surgeon Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy is ‘taking his time’ to give a decision in the case of the doctor who is facing suspension for his actions in the treatment of a teen boy who was tortured in police custody.

Health Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy said the probe ordered by the President into the death of Dr.

Dear Editor, Maybe truth is finally finding currency in governance in Guyana.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India and Pakistan are  trading diplomatic barbs over cricket in the latest setback to  efforts to improve relations between the two nuclear rivals,  who have had strained ties since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – After being bombarded with criticisms about its tardiness in signing an extradition warrant for Tivoli Gardens’ strongman, Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, the government is again embroiled in a major extradition controversy with the United States government.

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United States and  United Nations signed an agreement yesterday clarifying the  world body’s responsibility for coordinating the international  relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti.

-City warns The Mayor and City Council has registered disappointment over the continued dumping of waste at illegal sites, compromising waterways and creating unsightly heaps.

Dear Editor, “The Eighth Report to the US Congress on the operation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act prepared by the Office of the United States Trade Representative has, briefly, but rather pointedly, drawn attention to the protracted delinquency of the Government of Guyana in the matter of creating an adequate legal framework for the protection of intellectual property.”

Responding to a “highly sophisticated and targeted attack on our corporate infrastructure originating from China,” Google recently warned that it had begun to “review the feasibility” of its business dealings with China.

Jamaica awaits cleric Jamaica is preparing for the arrival of Abdullah al-Faisal, a radical muslim cleric that Kenya is reported to have deported.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain raised its international  terrorism threat level to ‘severe’ — its second highest level  of terror alert — from ‘substantial’ yesterday, Home Secretary  (interior minister) Alan Johnson said.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, (Reuters) – LeBron James continued  his reign over the Los Angeles Lakers, recording 37 points as  the Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a 93-87 victory to sweep the  season series against the defending NBA champions on Thursday.

Next Tuesday, Sidewalk Café will screen the 2009 film Veronika Decides to Die.