Daily Archive: Saturday, September 25, 2010

Ten beauties from different parts of Region Two will vie tonight for the title of Miss Essequibo 2010 at a pageant being held at the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground.

Hi Everyone, I could not believe it – the cornbread did not taste good!

-Trotman floats opposition election boycott Opposition parties yesterday continued to call on the administration to agree to an international investigation into the actions of the ‘phantom squad,’ saying it should be eager if it has nothing to hide.

While being cognisant of the loss of the Arawak culture, Basil Rodrigues believes that if interventions are made, the spiral can be stymied so that this culture can be passed on to youths.

– in face of growing condemnation Facing mounting public condemnation for making racially offensive comments about their former maid, John and Cynthia Singh yesterday apologised to the Amerindian community and the wider Guyanese society, saying that the remarks were made out of “frustration.”

– as winding down begins Chief Justice (ag) Ian Chang yesterday re-issued the liquidation order for Clico (Guyana) following a minor error in his original ruling.

– Berbice cops say on alert Berbice Divisional Commander Steve Merai on Thursday expressed concern about the high-powered semi-automatic rifle that was part of an arms cache seized by police earlier this week, but stressed that police are on top of the situation.

I am not sure when my preoccupation with my identity began but it has become an integral part of my life.

-lawyer alleges police brutality Timothy Sampson, who was allegedly arrested with a cache of high-powered weapons including an Uzi semi-automatic rifle, was yesterday arraigned at the New Amsterdam Magistrates’ Court on charges of unlawful possession of firearms and resisting arrest.

Sandra Alli’s death has now become “a full police investigation” and her post-mortem was rescheduled to Monday morning, a social worker said yesterday.

There is only so much available in the media today about Guyanese music and the wider culture and that leaves us wanting something more substantial.

Steven Piggott, charged with two counts of armed robbery, was remanded to prison on Thursday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, which heard that he returned stolen articles to one of the victims after realising he knew her.

-one pleads guilty to gun possession The two men who were saved by police from angry mob after robbing an Industry family were yesterday charged with robbery-under-arms and possession of a firearm without a licence.

Former World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion Andrew “Six Head” Lewis was yesterday released on $10,000 bail, after he pleaded not guilty to the unlawful assault of another man.

The National Gallery will host a discussion on the subject, ‘Meanings in Amerindian Art’, next Wednesday at 5 pm, at its Castellani House premises, Vlissengen Road, Georgetown.

Police last evening issued a wanted bulletin for Raymond Fraser, who is being sought for questioning in relation to a series of armed robberies and the recent cache of arms found in Berbice, which included two AK 47 rifles stolen from the Guyana Defence Force.

-schools’ debate to spotlight tobacco, alcohol dangers The National Tobacco and Alcohol Debating Competition 2010, which will focus on raising awareness of the problems of tobacco and alcohol use among school children and seek to empower them to make positive decisions, was launched yesterday in the boardroom of the Ministry of Health.

Police have arrested a man who is suspected to have struck and killed a miner at the Vigilance Railway line on Thursday before fleeing the scene.

Satyajit Ray’s 1961 film Teen Kanya (Three Daughters) will be screened at the Indian Cultural Centre, 5 New Haven Bel Air, today at 5:30 pm.

Mori J’Von comedy jam will syndicate its comedy series with an official launch tomorrow, nearly a year after the satirical sketches were first unveiled at the National Cultural Centre (NCC).

Dave Martin and the Tradewinds will be inducted into the 2010 Sunshine Awards Hall of Fame next month when recognition is paid to outstanding performers and groups in the Caribbean region.

Artist and poet Jorge BowenForbes has resettled in Guyana and hopes to attract public interest in his watercolour paintings.

-Persaud By the end of the second crop, rice production is expected to increase by more than 10,000 tonnes for this year, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud said.

Magistrate Krishndat Persaud on Thursday sentenced a labourer to eight years imprisonment after he admitted to trafficking in cocaine and possession of marijuana.

Ever since her entry into the industry, she has introduced a fresh wave of youthful innocence, professionalism and quality acting that instantly made her one of the female actress that Nollywood producers trip for.

-as prices hit all-time high As gold briefly hit an all-time high of US$1300 per ounce yesterday, the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) called on miners to increase production and declarations.

A Berbice farmer is now in custody after police recovered a 9mm pistol on his farm on Thursday evening.

The Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GB&GWU) is threatening to proceed on industrial action if the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI) does not come to the bargaining table with an appropriate proposal.

Seon Hetmyer guided the Berbice Under-23 team to a narrow victory over the Demerara Under-23 team to lift the Colin Wiltshire lien trophy at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground yesterday.

The Education Ministry in collaboration with Laparkan Holdings last Friday re-launched the teacher-of-the year award, two decades after it was abandoned due to a faulty selection process.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Marquee all-rounder Dwayne Bravo says he will clear the air shortly on why he turned down a central retainer contract from the West Indies Cricket Board.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – The star-studded Miami Heat can comfortably handle being the most hated team in America and might even exceed their lofty expectations, club president Pat Riley said Thursday.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) has   joined forces with the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation for the inaugural President’s Cup International Friendly match between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago scheduled for tomorrow at the Guyana National Stadium.

Now down to 15, the Junior National basketball team will move their preparations to a more competitive level when they meet Ravens Basketball Club’s Division One team in the first of a series of warm-up matches at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

A two-goal deposit from Shaka Gill spearheaded GCC ‘A’ hockey team to victory over Hikers in their first division match-up on Wednesday night in the Banks Night Hockey Tournament at the Thirst Park Ground.

KHANTY-MANSIYSK, Russia, CMC – Caribbean teams had a rough day at the 39th World Chess Olympiad on Thursday with Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago all suffering heavy drubbings.

DURBAN, South Africa, CMC – Suresh Raina produced a scintillating innings to fire Chennai Super Kings into the final of the Champions League Twenty20, with a convincing 74-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore yesterday.

-Pakistan team returns to quiet reception KARACHI, (Reuters) – The Pakistan Cricket Board  (PCB) is considering legal action against England batsman  Jonathan Trott after his clash with Pakistani bowler Wahab Riaz  before the fourth one-day international at Lord’s, a board  source said yesterday.

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez said yesterday there was no chance of fraud in tomorrow‘s parliamentary election despite complaints from some of his foes about an unfair system.

Dear Editor, Having read the letter from Mr Hafiz Rahman (‘Bluetooth ad is unsuitable’ SN, September 23), it is quite clear that he is very narrow minded to even entertain such thoughts.

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan yesterday released a Chinese trawler captain at the centre of a fierce row with China that has threatened ties between Asia’s two biggest economies, officials said.

LONDON, (Reuters) – British boxing authorities  stripped former world champion Ricky Hatton of his licence to  fight on Thursday and fined him 20,000 pounds ($31,320) for  bringing the sport into disrepute through drink and drug abuse.

(Trinidad Express) A senior British national employed with the Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (SAUTT) was on Wednesday dismissed after he circulated a “disrespectful and disturbing” email regarding members of the local police service.

CHANDIGARH, India, (Reuters) – Australia will  require a proper plan to negate the threat posed by India’s  left-arm pace bowler Zaheer Khan and off-spinner Harbhajan Singh  in the forthcoming two-test series, vice-captain Michael Clarke  said on Thursday.

A Reading Tent, organised for primary schools across Region Five, was held yesterday at the Lachmansingh Primary School to promote the techniques being used to teach students to read.

Dear Editor, I am not a dedicated sports fan, but I do try to keep abreast of sports in my beloved Guyana, because I believe that Guyanese sportsmen and women have tremendous talent, and given the opportunity they could make Guyana a country to talk about worldwide.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – US President Barack Obama yesterday condemned as hateful and inexcusable suggestions by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that the US government may have been behind the September 11, 2001, attacks.

HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba’s economic reforms began taking shape yesterday as the government said it would allow or expand private enterprise in 178 activities ranging from watch repairs to massages, to help assure the survival of socialism.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Indian Premier League stars Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard have been included in a 14-man Trinidad and Tobago squad for next month’s regional limited overs championship.

Dear Editor, The residents of East Bank Berbice find themselves in a very unfortunate situation, one that threatens their very livelihoods.

LONDON (Reuters) – India’s Commonwealth Games debacle shows the risk of such high profile sporting events — there are limited benefits if you get it right but a vast investment and political downside if it all goes wrong.

MIAMI (Reuters) – Criminals abducted a bank teller from his home, strapped explosives onto him and forced him to rob a Miami bank where he works, authorities said yesterday.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Former Dutch star Ruud Gullit has trumpeted the strength of the Holland/Belgium 2018/2022 World Cup bid, following a meeting here with powerful FIFA vice-president Jack Warner earlier this week.

Dear Editor, We Guyanese have important work to do.  I write this letter first to support the AFC, Mr Trotman and Mr Ramjattan in their quest for leadership of Guyana.

This article was received from Project Syndicate, an international not-for-profit association of newspapers dedicated to hosting a global debate on the key issues shaping our world.

TAMPA, Florida (Jamaica Observer) — Jamaican Reggae singer Buju Banton will have to wait until Monday to know his fate as the 13-member panel of jurors have yet to come to a decision.

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Pakistani all-rounder Rana  Naved said he was hopeful that his 12-month ban from cricket  could be lifted after a meeting with cricket board chairman Ijaz  Butt yesterday.

Dear Editor, Our National Cultural Centre is a place where Guyanese can go to for live entertainment, whether it is dance, music or theatre.

Last month, Nicholas Negroponte, leader of the One Laptop per Child Foundation and founder and former chairman of the Media Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, warned his audience at a technology conference that printed books would be “dead” within five years.