Daily Archive: Saturday, June 5, 2010

A boat builder was kidnapped Thursday night by armed gunmen from his mother-in-law’s home at Jacklow, Upper Pomeroon River and the motive is unclear.

Single parent women who are interested in starting a small business can now access a micro-loan at the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) with the launch of the Women of Worth (WOW) programme yesterday, which aims at financial empowerment.

Kaveena Ramnauth, 10, of Adventure on the Essequibo Coast and former student of Suddie Primary School drowned yesterday, while helping her family to clear a rice field.

Three men armed with shotguns invaded AMCAR cabbage boat Lady Christine on Wednesday, robbing its crew of cash and rations in the latest of a series of attacks that may force the company to shut down its operations here.

An armed bandit was shot several times yesterday when he attempted to hold up a businessman in Section K  Campbellville.

-raps media for sensationalism There has been a reduction of violence in schools over the past year, according to Education Minister Shaik Baksh, who is accusing the media of sensationalising the issue.

-calls for revival of ‘boy army’ to teach discipline Outgoing assistant commissioner Paul Slowe yesterday urged young members of the police force to be faithful to the justice system, warning that lawlessness would reign if lawmen take the law into their own hands.

Steps are being taken to address the city’s financial woes particularly as it relates to money owed to the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) and city workers but if all fails, there is prayer, Georgetown Mayor, Hamilton Green said yesterday.

The only bit of drama at last night’s weigh-in at the Princess Hotel was the pawing between Gwendolyn `Stealth Bomber’ O’Neil and Veronica Blackman.

The decomposing body of a man was discovered in his East La Penitence home yesterday.

Labour Minister Manzoor Nadir on Thursday defended his handling of the impasse between the GB&GWU and the RUSAL subsidiary, BCGI, telling the National Assembly that it was dealt with “rationally and impartially.”

Guyana-born boxer Troy Ross will tonight take on Steve Cunningham for the International Boxing Federation (IBF) cruiserweight title in Mecklenburg, Germany.

-Annual Independence TT tourney serves off The National Sports Commission (NSC) commenced its Annual Independence Table Tennis Tournament yesterday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall with preliminary round matches in the 10 years and under boys’ categories.

Newly accredited Ambassador of Finland to CARICOM H.E. Mikko Pyhälä has pledged support in building the region’s resilience to natural disasters through the development of technologies that could provide “real time data” of impending hurricanes and floods.

Both Courts Guyana Inc. and Ansa McAl have jumped on board the upcoming ‘Deadly Encounters’ championship boxing event as co-sponsors.

–PNCR urges gov’t Given the liquidator’s rejection of Clico (Guyana)’s US$34M investment in Clico (Bahamas), the PNCR has called on the Bharrat Jagdeo administration to say when it will honour its commitment to the affected policyholders and contributors of the company.

The Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) second annual Topco Juice Chess Tournament, organized by the Guyana Chess Federation, gets underway today at Kei-shar’s Sports Club from 2pm.

By Candace Phillips The road to the Miss Moruca crown has not come without its fair share of pain for Taryn Abrams.

Head of National Industrial and Commercial Investment Ltd (NICIL) Winston Brassington was back in Linden on Monday to formalise the selling off of several plots of lands which fall under the purview of the Linmine Secretariat/NICIL.

The much-anticipated 2010 Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) Open Tennis Tournament is set for June 11 – 25 at the GBTI courts, Kaieteur Road, Bel Air Park.

A sinewy man with a bright blue scrap of spandex stuck between the cheeks of his rear end can be a mighty distracting sight when you’re trying to bench press your first 70 pounds.

A drug trafficker was yesterday jailed for eight years and fined $60 000 after admitting he had cocaine and ganja for trafficking.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – West Indies selectors are expected to name a replacement this weekend to join the A team in England after fast bowler Nelon Pascal was called up for the first Test against South Africa.

Hi Everyone, If you’re anything like me, when it comes to eating certain foods, you negotiate and bargain with yourself.

The Walter Rodney Anniversary Commemoration Committee yesterday announced a month of activities to mark the 30th death anniversary of Rodney with a focus on finding the relevance of Rodney’s works and teaching to the present.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The connections of the horse  that wins today’s $1 million Belmont Stakes may not be the  only ones struggling to contain their emotions when the final  leg of the Triple Crown is over.

-apologise for wrongful detention The police force’s anti-crime unit is currently pursuing a gang headed by a man known only as ‘Cobra.’

UNITED NATIONS/SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – South Korea  took its dispute with North Korea to the U.N.

KABUL, (Reuters) – Afghan tribal elders and  religious leaders agreed yesterday to make peace with the  Taliban, handing President Hamid Karzai a mandate to open  negotiations with the insurgents who are fighting foreign  forces and his government.

The University of Guyana on Tuesday announced that it will be offering an Associate Degree in anthropology from September.

Accused murderer, Troy Green was never assaulted by any police rank during investigations into the killing of Bibi Rafeena Saymar, the police said yesterday.

Designer Andrew Harris has named a Barbadian male model as the face of his clothing line following a recent media blitz to find someone who best represents the brand.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Fast bowler Nelon Pascal and off-spinner Shane Shillingford are poised to make their West Indies debuts after being named yesterday in a 14-man squad for next week’s first Test against South Africa.

VENICE, La., (Reuters) – BP began capturing some oil  spewing from its ruptured Gulf of Mexico well yesterday as  President Barack Obama warned the company against skimping on  compensation to residents and businesses hurt by the 46-day-old  spill.

CARDIFF, Wales, CMC – Following a successful campaign in Bangladesh last month, West Indies A will launch their tour of England and Ireland today when they clash with English county Glamorgan in a three-day first class match.

Dear Editor, It was with deep consternation that I read in the June 2 edition of SN, Water Minister Irfaan Ali’s statement, “that despite the discovery of dead fish, the water in the Lamaha Canal is safe.”

The Guyana Fashion Weekend (GFW) committee has announced that auditions are to be held next month and the theme for this year continues along the ‘going green’ concept from two years ago.

The University of Guyana on Tuesday announced that it will be offering an Associate Degree in anthropology from September.

By Orin Davidson Frustration in West Indies cricket is at an all-time high.

– Jagdeo President Bharrat Jagdeo said the absence of an international an agreement to achieve and finance the desired cut in greenhouse gases remains a major obstacle in the management of climate change.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters Life!) – Nearly 15 percent of all  new marriages in the United States, twice the number from 1980,  are between partners of different races or ethnicity, according  to a new report.

Dear Editor, I was at the headquarters of the United National Congress (UNC) in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago (TT) on election night as vote-counts arrived, making its leader, Mrs Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the new prime minister.

Tomorrow, the Guyana Music Teachers Association annual concert, ‘Musicians on Stage’ will be held at the Marian Academy Auditorium, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, The fiasco of the Amaila project keeps going down that infamous creek without a paddle with every utterance from this government.

A man was remanded to prison by Magistrate Hazel Octive Hamilton yesterday on illegal possession of a gun and matching ammunition.

OSLO, Norway, CMC – Jamaican sprint icon Asafa Powell clocked a wind-assisted 9.72 seconds yesterday to sweep the 100 metres at the Bislett Games, the third meet of the lucrative IAAF Diamond League.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – A passion for locally brewed  Polar beer was one of the few things that bound Venezuelans  together in the politically fractious country — until now.

The SASOD film festival, Painting the Spectrum 6, continues at Sidewalk Café next week with the programme “Coming Out Stories” which features stories of people who confront their sexuality and then let family and others now.

The general manager of a mining camp was placed on $150,000 bail yesterday when he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged with embezzling from his employer.

MONTEVIDEO, (Reuters) – Uruguayan President Jose  Mujica has listed nothing but a 1987 Volkswagen Beetle worth  $1,920 in a sworn statement detailing his assets.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – The government has been pressed to pick up the tab to bury the casualties of last week’s Tivoli Gardens incursion.

Dear Editor, Our country Guyana is one of great and majestic beauty.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers produced a sizzling, physical display at both ends of the court to overpower the Boston Celtics 102-89 in  Game One of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a go-getter. She’s a fulfilled actress, musician, mother of four lovely children and wife to a man she fondly calls ‘honey boy’.

NEW YORK (Billboard) – Usher maintained his perch atop the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for a fourth non-consecutive week on Thursday with “OMG,” featuring will.i.am.

A baker who was charged with loitering was placed on a bond to keep the peace by acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday.

Dear Editor, I believe that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), as a party and as the PPP/Civic government, is sincere in its desire to forge genuine links and work with the African Guyanese sector of the  society.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Rafael Nadal powered into the  French Open final with a commanding straight sets victory over  surprise semi-finalist Jurgen Melzer  yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) – A 38-year-old mother of three is seeking legal action and calling on the relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate an incident on Wednesday in which she was bitten about the body by two pitbulls.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Nine Turkish activists killed in  an Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid ship were shot a total of 30  times and five died of gunshot wounds to the head, Britain’s  Guardian newspaper reported yesterday.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Left-arm spinner Kavesh Kantasingh is poised to make his Trinidad and Tobago debut while batsman Lendl Simmons will get another chance to impress West Indies selectors, after both were named in a 13-man squad to face South Africa in a two-day match starting tomorrow.

Dear Editor, I can empathise with my colleague Mr Rafiq Khan who wrote so emphatically about the abolition of the ceremonial opening of the Criminal Assizes (‘The ceremonial opening of the Criminal Assizes… should be abolished’ SN, June 3).

Call for education review There has been a call for a review of the Caribbean’s education system to better address the needs of students.

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) – Oprah Winfrey will be among the five women honored with this year’s Minerva Awards by California First Lady Maria Shriver.

BANGKOK, (Reuters) – Military-ruled Myanmar is  seeking to develop a clandestine nuclear programme with the  intent to produce a nuclear bomb, according to an investigation  by an exiled anti-government group.

(Jamaica Observer) – The Japanese government on Thursday handed over a grant of US$2.65 million to the Jamaica Social Investment Fund to bolster the Jamaica Community Crime and Violence Prevention Programme.

Nearly 50 days after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig caught fire and sank, it is becoming clear that the scale of the crisis was underestimated from the beginning.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Sweden’s Robin Soderling wore down  Czech Tomas Berdych 6-3 3-6 5-7 6-3 6-3 yesterday to reach the  final of the French Open for the second year in a row. 

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Midway through a news  conference to lambaste the Obama administration for dragging  its heels on approving a plan to fight a massive oil spill on  Wednesday, Louisiana Gov.

Dear Editor, Having just returned from the People’s Republic of China, where I witnessed a deepening cultural sensitivity, human dignity coupled with unprecedented social and economic progress, I am saddened by the behaviour of sections of our population, worsened by the near silence and inaction by our leaders of state and civil society.

COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka is hoping to use the glitz of a Bollywood awards ceremony to emerge from the devastation of a quarter century war and re-build its image among global travellers as a serene, sun-bathed Indian Ocean island.

–provided rules adhered to Provided that its concerns are legitimately attended to, the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GB&GWU) has agreed to participate in any poll at the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI).