Articles published on Monday, April 5, 2010
Evidence used in foreign courts to convict Guyanese of offences such as drug trafficking could and has been used in local courts to move against their assets under the anti-money laundering law, Attorney-General Charles Ramson has said.
-despite El Nino Despite El Nino conditions, rice production has increased by an estimated 12,000 tonnes when compared to the same period last year, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud said.
The pastor at the centre of an exorcism of 14-year-old Sangeeta Persaud who subsequently died said he did nothing wrong and labelled newspaper reports surrounding the teenager’s death as “totally untrue”.
Relatives of a 20-year-old Presidential Guard, who died following an accident on the Nabaclis, East Coast Demerara Public Road yesterday morning are dissatisfied with what they said was the “laid back” treatment the man received at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).
An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) will appear before the court shortly charged with drinking while under the influence of alcohol.
Police are yet to arrest the taxi driver who struck and killed Ramona Harris on Friday night, a short distance away from her Diamond New Housing Scheme home.
A 43-year-old Kuru-Kuru, Linden/Soesdyke Highway man was chopped to death at Bamboo Landing, North West District on Good Friday.
Drying floors constructed in Region Two cannot bring immediate relief to farmers suffering as a result of the current El Nino conditions, former PPP/C MP and Region Two Regional Democratic Council (RDC) vice-chairman Heeralall Mohan says.
Guyanese architect Alfred France, whose work ranked among the most respected in the country, died three weeks ago in Canada following a period of illness.
Attorney General Charles Ramson is calling on a local consultant, who was hired to work on a judicial project, to retract public statements which he said were “unauthorised.”
The US$10B pledged in Copenhagen to assist countries vulnerable to climate change has not yet been realised, President Bharrat Jagdeo says.
A 28-year-old man is now a patient in the Burn Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was doused with hot water by his paramour.
A 19-year-old man died over the weekend reportedly as a result of drowning in a mined out pool not far from a mining concession in Arimu Top, Cuyuni where he had gone to take a bath after consuming alcohol.
Cheddie Bacchus reportedly stole a car yesterday from D’Urban Street and was intercepted a short distance away by police who shot him in the leg as he attempted to flee.
Guyana’s first ever Carifta swimming medallist Jessica Stephenson reproduced her 2008 performance to snatch a gold medal in the 200m breaststroke event on Saturday the first day of the 2010 Carifta Swimming Championships in Jamaica.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – In an amazing finish to the West Indies Under-15 Champion-ship yesterday, Trinidad and Tobago lifted the title after hammering the previously undefeated Guyana by 81 runs.
– drivers from two taxi services implicated Quick action by police ranks attached to the Tactical Services Unit on Saturday afternoon saw the apprehension of several persons believed to be involved in a robbery at the Phone Depot Store on Middle Street during which two men were assaulted and cell phones and other items stolen.
Police on Saturday recovered an unlicensed shotgun in a haversack that was dropped by a man acting suspiciously on Kiskadee Drive, East La Penitence, when he spotted a mobile patrol.
The New Line Cavaliers cricketers yesterday hoisted the winning trophy at the end of the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) competition held at the DCC ground, Queens-town.
Owners of businesses offering public accommodation such as guest houses, common lodging houses, bed and breakfast operations and hotels are being urged to ensure that their enterprises are properly registered with the Mayor and City Council.
Defending 1500m Carifta Games champion Jevina Straker made it back-to-back title win when she romped to victory in this year’s event at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex, Cayman Islands on Saturday.
President Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed the hope that Guyanese will find hope, strength and inspiration from the powerful Easter message that the victory at Calvary represents.
By Marlon Munroe National Coach Wincel Thomas is of the belief that many local amateur boxers lack the fundamentals of boxing to beat the Cubans and Russians.
The PNCR says it hopes that this year’s Easter celebrations renews relationships among citizens and restores the principles that would propel Guyana into a bright future, in its Easter message to the nation.
Guyana `s Under-15 girls team suffered mixed fortunes as the Caribbean Junior Table tennis Championships continued yesterday in Puerto Rico.
Tony Simon pedalled his way to a convincing victory yesterday around the outer circuit of the National Park when the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) held its `Easter Special` cycling event.
The Alliance For Change in extending warm Easter greetings to all Guyanese has noted that the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ is a reminder that “despite our calamities and difficulties we can be victorious if we persevere and keep our faith in Almighty God.”
Dear Editor, Opposition Leader, and Leader of the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) Robert Corbin, on March 27 made a bold and untimely announcement at the party’s General Council meeting, namely, that he had decided not to be the party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming general elections.
SEPANG, Malaysia, (Reuters) – Sebastian Vettel giggled and admitted he had sipped too much champagne when he addressed the media after storming to victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix yesterday.
The Mayor and City Council of Georgetown has noted that Easter is one of the most joyous days in the Christian community and also a time when persons reflect upon the life, teaching and sacrifice of Jesus, the Christ.
Dear Editor, Reference is made to a letter dated March 19 under the caption ‘A more aggressive NIS with incorruptible managers is needed’ (GC).
(BBC) Former England fast bowler Sir Alec Bedser has died at the age of 91.
Dear Editor, The Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI) is bent on breaking the laws with the continued support of the Government of Guyana and other players, who seem more comfortable giving support to the violations in as much as their body is independent of BCGI and the Ministry of Labour.
By Cathy Richards The Child Protection Agency (CPA) has issued a call for persons in Linden to open their doors to offer temporary foster homes for abused children in Region 10.
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica, CMC – Paul Stirling, Niall O’Brien and Alex Cusack scored half centuries for Ireland as Jamaica toiled for the entire second day of their three-day Jamaica Cricket Association Festival match at Chedwin Park yesterday.
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter signed by Peter Persaud in Stabroek News (‘The LCDS is not cast in stone and there will be ongoing consultations with Amerindian communities,’ April 2), and respond here to the six points – 1.
The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) says that no elections should be held in Guyana without constitutional reform for shared governance and citizens should not waste their energy or be sidetracked by the debate on who should be the next presidential candidate.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Two senior congressional Republicans yesterday declined to express confidence in Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele after revelations that the RNC spent $2,000 entertaining potential contributors at a sex-themed nightclub.
Dear Editor, The recent efforts in nabbing marijuana traffickers by the police must be commended.
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, CMC – Trinidadian Jehue Gordon delivered as promised, smashing his own 400 metres hurdles record to convincingly win the event at the 39th CARIFTA Games here last night.
Dear Editor, ‘Hint to Baniba mek Quashiba tek notice’ – Old Guyanese proverb.
BAGHDAD, (Reuters) – Three suicide bombers detonated car bombs within moments of each other in a coordinated attack on foreign embassies in central Baghdad yesterday, killing as many as 41 people and wounding more than 200.
(Kings XI Punjab 204 for 2 (Jayawardene 110*) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 200 for 3 (Gayle 88) by eight wickets) There were two captivating innings of contrasting styles on show at the Eden Gardens and, eventually, it was the precision of Mahela Jayawardene’s graceful strokes that helped Kings XI Punjab overcome the challenge set by Chris Gayle’s exhibition of bottom-handed power-hitting.
RANCHO MIRAGE, California, (Reuters) – The Tiger Woods circus rolls into Georgia amid much hype and speculation for next week’s U.S.
Dear Editor, It has been years now that anything economically significant has been achieved by Caricom.
President Bharrat Jagdeo speaking to the gathering at the opening of the Rupununi Rodeo, April 3.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexico’s war on the drug trade is futile even if cartel bosses are caught or killed as millions of people are involved in the illicit business, a senior drug chief said in an interview published yesterday.
Alissa Trotz is editor of the In the Diaspora column On Saturday the Stabroek News carried a small report on a Guyanese doctor trained in Cuba (one of a larger group of 64) who had been posted to the Lethem Hospital.
(Barbados Nation) Executive Chairman of CLICO Holdings Barbados Limited, Leroy Parris says he has nothing to hide.
This accident occurred on Saturday morning just after 9 near the junction of Sheriff Street and the East Coast Public Road.
To spend more than five minutes in a vehicle in Guyana is to realise that drivers here have contracted hornitis.
(Delhi Daredevils 184 for 5 (Collingwood 75*, Sehwag 35, Appanna 2-24) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore 147 for 9 (Kallis 54, Sangwan 3-22, Mishra 3-32) by 37 runs) (Cricinfo) Paul Collingwood outshone a glittering batting line-up to give Delhi Daredevils a big total, which their bowlers defended comfortably despite a late assault from Ross Taylor, who tried to sweep Bangalore to victory yesterday.
TIJUANA, Mexico, (Reuters) – A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck in Baja California, Mexico, yesterday, rocking buildings and panicking residents as far away as Tijuana and Los Angeles but there were no immediate reports of damage.
Dear Editor, I am referring to a statement made by Mr Robert Persaud, the Agriculture Minister when he visited Mabaruma, Region One on March 16.
LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Bernard Hopkins won a unanimous decision against fellow American Roy Jones Jr.
Stabroek News found out last week how the man/woman in the street planned to pass the long Easter weekend.
Dear Editor, GPL has redeemed itself by improving its customer relations.
BANGKOK – More than 50,000 protesters defied orders to leave the Thai capital’s main shopping district on Sunday despite threats of mass arrests, raising the stakes in the fourth week of street rallies against the government.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Local dancehall stars Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Mavado and Aidonia, as well as selector Ricky Trooper, are set to lose millions of dollars in earnings based on United States decision to revoke their visas.
The Upper Corentyne Chamber of Commerce elected a new executive body at its AGM held at the Guysuco Skeldon Estate two Sundays ago.
When a life like Sangeeta Persaud’s is lost so tragically to the country, the humdrum dilemmas of every-day life and the posturing of politicians seem so irrelevant and meaningless.
