Daily Archive: Saturday, June 26, 2010

Opposition leader Robert Corbin yesterday said he is not interested in contesting the 2011 general elections as the presidential candidate for an opposition alliance or for the PNCR.

Verging on three weeks after the police shooting to death of schoolboy Kelvin Fraser highlighted security concerns at the Patentia Secondary School, a guard is still to be provided.

The results of a recent audit undertaken by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) could see a new carrier flying in, to serve the Toronto route.

-pornography, prostitution rampantSexual abuse by teachers, parents and guardians and other adults has been identified as the major cause of growing incidents of inappropriate behaviour by school-age children and Linden leaders are fighting to address it as well as a range of social ills plaguing the community.

Caribbean territories are examining sustainable management of the region’s dolphins and flying fish, which are both under threat due to over-fishing.

Concerned over a recent spate of abuses allegedly committed by members of the Guyana Police Force, the Executive of the Police Association has been visiting stations across the country to sensitise ranks about their conduct and responsibilities.

-loss of confidence cited Members of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) at their last meeting expressed the view that the board’s treasurer should stand down as it appeared that he had lost the confidence of members in handling its financial affairs.

Two Brazilian miners were shot on Thursday morning after telling a man that they had no job to give him.

A major part of the two-day fifth Annual Pan Caribbean Business Coalition (PCBC) Forum on HIV/AIDS was centred on what assistance insurance companies in the region could be given to better assist persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and in the end it was concluded that more data is needed to better assist the companies.

-police outreach hearsPolice have continued their outreach visits in West Berbice and recently met with residents between Tempee and Number 28 Village who said marijuana trafficking is “destroying” the youths in the area.

Disease control and other related functions are practically non-existent at Guyana’s border with Brazil, where the Port Health Authority (PHA) office remains mostly closed.

-were not contacted about complaints University of Guyana student Ganesh Mahipaul says he and other students who accused lecturer Evan Radhay Persaud of victimisation were not approached by the committee set up to probe the complaints and he referred to its findings as “compromised.”

Ravi Ramlall, the businessman who was shot by a lone gunman early Thursday morning, said yesterday he was baffled about the motive of the attack.

A man was remanded to prison yesterday by acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson when he appeared before her charged with indecent assault.

Deochand Bikhari, 42, of Cumberland East Canje was yesterday fined $25,000 for dangerous driving, after he pleaded guilty before Magistrate Omeyana Hamilton at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

An East Canje garbage-man who allegedly exhumed the body of a dead woman in March was yesterday fined $40,000 or an alternative of six months in jail, after he pleaded guilty to the charge of exhuming a corpse.

The preliminary inquiry in the witness tampering charges against Ravi Mangar and Mark Reid commenced yesterday before Magistrate Geeta Chandan Edmond.

proceedings against ministersAFC MP Khemraj Ramjattan has received permission from Speaker of the National Assembly Ralph Ramkarran to move a motion to have ministers Irfaan Ali and Dr Ashni Singh disciplined over a controversial $4B supplementary allocation to the Housing Ministry earlier this year.

-cuts, bruises fuel family’s suspicion As investigations continue into the death of Tirbawaniepersaud Totaram of Grant 1805 of Crabwood Creek, Corentyne several persons have been questioned and sent away.

The life of a 50-year old East Bank Demerara (EBD) truck driver was snuffed out in an accident at the Houston EBD bypass yesterday afternoon.

Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy has disclosed that a decision has been taken for the historic New Amsterdam Hospital building to be demolished.

– relatives not confident cops will probe carefully How did Jamal ‘Radio’ Beete end up in the George Street house dead and why?

CARICOM’s Ministerial Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) is supporting a proposal for Haiti to have non-reciprocal access to regional markets for some goods for a three-year period.

By Tamica Garnett The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) has selected six overseas-based Guyanese and one home-based athlete to represent Guyana at the track and field division of the Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Games to be held in Mayaquez Puerto Rico from the 22 – 28 July.

The True Champions Volleyball Tournament which will serve off on July 17 at 10 am at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall and end September 18  was officially launched yesterday in the Boardroom of Guyoil Company, Kitty, by the official sponsor of the tournament, Tradewind Tankers.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Former World 100 metres record holder Asafa Powell and World and Olympic 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser head the list of athletes down to participate at this weekend’s Jamaica Trials.

The National Milling Company of Guyana Inc. (NAMILCO) presented the prizes for their seventh annual CARICOM  Day `Wheat Up` 70 miles cycle road race to the organizers of the race, Roraima Bikers Club yesterday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. lawmakers hammered out  a historic overhaul of financial regulations yesterday, handing  President Barack Obama a major domestic policy victory on the  eve of a global summit of world leaders.  

– says Dale Richards Bridgetown, Barbados – Recalled opening batsman, Barbadian Dale Richards, says that he views his latest opportunity with the West Indies Test side as a case of “nothing to lose”.

Sonia Noel’s fashion franchise, Guyana Model Search and its spin-offs have grown into calendar events here and she believes it has something to do with the increasing focus on local initiatives such as going green and pushing the country’s food campaign.

DAMASCUS, (Reuters) – President Bashar al-Assad will  make a rare visit to Latin America aimed at extending Syria’s  diplomatic reach after emerging from Western isolation, and  attracting investment for his country’s ageing infrastructure.

We had not been to the National Cultural Centre for a ‘few mornings’ so last week Friday’s outing to see Puppy Love was to be a treat.

Top junior cyclist Neil Reece will spearhead the Flying Ace Cycle Club’s team to the National Road Race championships scheduled for tomorrow.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Iberian neighbours Spain  and Portugal avoided the humiliating fate of fellow European  soccer powers Italy and France to reach the last 16 in yesterday’s  final games of the World Cup group stage.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – The first tropical depression of  the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season neared storm strength in the  western Caribbean yesterday as it took aim at Mexico’s Yucatan  Peninsula, the U.S.

Hi Everyone, By golly I think I’ve got it. Finally, a meatball recipe that suits my taste perfectly – in texture and flavour.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Defending champion Roger Federer  joined the party yesterday but American warrior John Isner’s  Herculean efforts finally caught up with him as his surreal  Wimbledon adventure came to an abrupt and weary end.

Giftland Office Max and Farfan and Mendes Limited on Thursday confirmed their sponsorship of the National Schools Basketball Festival (NSBF) when they contributed basketball apparel and financial support towards the staging of the fifth annual tournament which will be held at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from June 27 to July 5.

KIGALI, (Reuters) – A journalist working for a  suspended Rwandan newspaper was shot dead by an unknown gunman,  police said yesterday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) — Jamaican gang leader Christopher “Dudus” Coke pleaded not guilty yesterday to US charges that he ran a massive drug ring in the Eastern US from his Caribbean stronghold.

Dear Editor, Sisters, Patentia, Wales are all communities on the left or east bank of the Demerara River.

While organisers have not yet chosen the local representative for the Miss Jamzone pageant this year at least one regional participant has already been selected and she is from St Lucia.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – The police are moving quickly to seize the assets of at least 20 suspected gang lords who are believed to have amassed massive fortunes through a life of crime.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) in conjunction with the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) will  host the Guyana/FIDE International Rating Tournament at the Guyana National Stadium from the July 1 – 5.

TORONTO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz  Inacio Lula da Silva will skip the Group of 20 leaders summit  in Toronto this weekend to deal with the aftermath of severe  flooding in northeastern Brazil that has killed 51 people.

Starting June 2, Ziggy Marley’s new single “Africa Land” has been offered as a free download throughout the continent of Africa and for the duration of the World Cup to commemorate unprecedented event.

Dear Editor, I read with interest, your article in SN June 23, at page 13 captioned ‘US stands by trafficking in persons report.’

The Rose Hall Town and Youth Sports Club (RHTYSC), on Thursday launched its annual Busta Champion of Champions limited overs cricket tournament  at the  Guyana Beverages Company office at Diamond, East Bank Demerara.

(Trinidad Express) – A man who was a state witness in a murder trial at the San Fernando Supreme Court was shot dead at his home on Thursday.

Uruguay vs. South Korea  10:00am United States vs. Ghana  2:30pm

On June 8, Walt Disney records released a new album with a twist: classic Disney songs newly recorded by a cross-section of top reggae musicians.

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, (Reuters) – Potential Egyptian  presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei led thousands of people  yesterday in an anti-torture protest that analysts said was  significant for joining disparate groups in a common cause.

In an effort to develop and promote boxing in the interior regions, the Minister of Culture Youth and Sport, D.

Dear Editor, The SN news article, ‘Peter Ramsaroop says quit AFC because of “undemocratic” nature,’ (June 24), which followed closely on the heels of a related article, ‘Ramsaroop leaves AFC,’ (KN, June 22), vividly captures the picture of Mr Ramsaroop, as a man who started out on his return to Guyana brimming with patriotism, professionalism and political potential, but whose judgment as a political play-maker is now being subjected to scrutiny and questioning.

(Trinidad Express) – Rape accused Jason Martin has been charged with contempt of court for throwing a shoe that hit his attorney on the head during a High Court hearing on Tuesday.

GDF pockets $50,000 first prize The Guyana Defence Force Athletics Club added $50, 000 to its revenue base after accumulating 65 minutes to win the 10-kilometre Olympic Day Run/Walk/Jog event on Sunday.

HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO (Reuters) – US and British leaders yesterday pressed other rich nations to live up to their aid promises as they seek new ways to help poorer nations even though their own budgets are squeezed.

Dear Editor, Words cannot express my feelings about the hardship teachers, nurses and students travelling across the Berbice Bridge experience, especially those from central Mahaicony, and West Coast Berbice.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Africa’s strong growth  will continue at a rapid pace and investors and business can not  afford to ignore the continent’s potential which goes far beyond  commodities, according to a McKinsey Global Institute study.

Dear Editor, I was made to understand that the Legal Aid Clinic (LAC) renders service to members of the general public who have been charged for criminal offences, or with people with civil matters who cannot afford an attorney-at-law.

Designer Deryck Moore is infusing fashion into the Car and Bike Show slated for today at Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast, promising a show hotter than anything on four wheels.

BRIDGETOWN, Bridgetown, CMC – West Indies will go in search of a series-levelling victory against South Africa when the third and final Test bowls off here today.

The SASOD Film Festival, Painting the Spectrum 6, concludes next week at the Sidewalk Cafe in Middle Street.

OTAVALO, Ecuador,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President  Hugo Chavez yesterday said Colombia’s next president, Juan  Manuel Santos, should end U.S.

Twenty years ago, Professor Errol Miller of the University of the West Indies popularized the notion that the Caribbean was ignoring a “marginalization of the black male” and that thousands of “men in crisis” needed a boost for their dwindling self-esteem lest they become even more dysfunctional.

Heavy rain pounds DomRep Much of the Dominican Republic remains under red alert as a tropical weather system dumps heavy rain on the country.