Daily Archive: Wednesday, March 9, 2011

LONDON, (Reuters) – Around 20 squatters and Libyan  exiles today occupied a 12 million pound ($19 million)  London house said by local media to belong to Libyan leader  Muammar Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam.

At about 2.30 am today Zamal Mohamed, Bibi Kadir and Tazeena Ali, all of Diamond, EBD, and taxi driver Aakash Roopnarine of  Friendship, EBD were attacked and robbed by three men all armed with handguns.

Fire officials this afternoon managed to extinguish a fire that broke out in the ceiling of one of the cells in the Georgetown Prison before any major

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – West Indies bowlers Kemar Roach  and Sulieman Benn will be out to cause some damage to the Irish  batting line-up when they clash in their World Cup match in  Mohali on Friday.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – India has sounded an alert  over a possible militant attack on the cricket World Cup, a  government official said today, but he added that there  was no specific threat.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India overcame mid-innings  hiccups to beat the Netherlands by five wickets in a Group B  match today to maintain their unbeaten run in the World  Cup.

LONDON, (Reuters) – NATO Secretary-General Anders  Fogh Rasmussen said today the alliance was not looking to  intervene in Libya but its military was ready to respond to any  developments at short notice.

RAS JDIR, Tunisia, (Reuters) – Tanks of forces loyal  to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi closed in on the rebel-held  main square of Zawiyah today and their snipers shot at  anything that moved, rebel and resident sources said.

Well, he has said it. Releasing a statement in which he enunciated his willingness to continue to serve Guyana “in any capacity” and in which he sought to capture his patriotism, Robert Montgomery Persaud, current Minister of Agriculture has more than hinted – if one reads between the lines – that he has presidential ambitions.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – South African spinner Imran  Tahir’s participation in the high-profile World Cup match  against co-hosts India hangs in the balance after he suffered a  thumb fracture, Cricket South Africa said today.

DHAKA, (Reuters) – England drafted Chris Tremlett  into their World Cup squad today and were given a boost  by an upbeat Eoin Morgan after their preparations had been  thrown into disarray by injuries to two key players this week.

(BBC) The US Government plans to deport 700 people convicted of crimes back to Haiti before the end of the year.

(BBC) As the West Indies prepare for their next match against Ireland next week, three players with ancestral links to India have been visiting a school in the city of Chandigarh.

The application by some employees of  RUSAL subsidiary, BCGI to have the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GB&GWU) derecognised as the bargaining unit for workers has been denied by the Trade Union Recognition and Certification Board (TUR&CB).

PNCR presidential candidate David Granger says he is not going to respond “at this time” to the attack on his character by President Bharrat Jagdeo at Babu John, Port Mourant.

Vreed-en-Hoop Primary School yesterday proved to be the best of the best in this year’s Competition, hosted by the National Centre for Edu-cational Resource Develop-ment (NCERD) in collaboration with the Demerara Lioness Club.

Parents of the Mibicuri School are threatening protest action as an overflowing septic tank and a flooded playfield have created a horrid stench that has forced teachers to relocate classes from the building.

Police are finding it difficult to make a case against former Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys, after the Western Tigers midfielder whom he allegedly shot last week changed his story, saying that he doesn’t know who pulled the trigger.

A 49-year-old man accused of shooting at two women after being referred to by the call name ‘Deportee’, was yesterday remanded to prison after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

The company that wins the contract to supply computers under the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) programme will have to facilitate technical support, after sales service for the instruments and warranty enforcement when needed, according to the bid notice.

The Apoteri K-2 exploratory oil well being drilled in the Rupununi had surpassed two-thirds of its projected depth.

Nominations for the PPP Presidential Candidate have “more or less” formally been closed, the party’s General Secretary Donald Ramotar said yesterday.

Bakewell has indicated that it will soon have to increase prices for its  bread.

Relatives of the St Paul student who was injured when she was hit by a bus transporting school children are furious that the driver has since been released on bail.

In approximately six weeks Linden will be boasting  a brand new $7.8M  police outpost at Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, answering the cries of many residents who have been suffering at the hands of bandits amidst the feeling of insecurity in the area.

A 20-year-old man who admitted to having an unlicensed firearm and a quantity of ammunition in his possession was yesterday sentenced to three years imprisonment by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

Mon Repos goldsmith Mahendra Persaud was beaten with an iron bar and robbed by two men after he went to Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara (ECD) to buy raw gold.

Minister of Education Shaik Baksh said the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) will be expanding its quota for private school teachers and they will also be able to participate in the Continuous Professional Development programme offered by the National Centre for Education Resource Development (NCERD) Baksh, addressing a forum of private teachers, said the ministry fully supports the development and expansion of private schools as they play a vital role in the effort to boost literacy, modernise education and strengthen tolerance, a press release from the ministry stated.

UNESCO presented several pieces of office equipment valued US$4,200 to the Council for Technical Vocational and Education and Training (TVET) on Thursday to enhance its activities.

‘The thing is that a lot of people out here done know what happened with me and they all troubling me about it.

Barama’s Land of Canaan operation is expected to be back in business by the end of next month.

Police investigators are following leads that the theft of liquor led to the fatal beating of logger McLean Benjamin at Timehri and they are still grilling six persons who were taken into custody.

Relatives of the butcher who was struck down by a car on Monday evening are clinging to prayers for his safe recovery although doctors said his chances are 50/50.

Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud challenged rice farmers to export their crop directly to Venezuela and reap more benefits from the opening of new market opportunities, at an outreach exercise held last Wednesday.

Route 44 (Georgetown/Mahaica) bus operators remained on strike yesterday and vowed to stay off the roads until their call for a fare hike “is sorted out.”

KANDY, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Extraordinary hitting  with a cracked bat by New Zealand birthday boy Ross Taylor  helped his team pile on an amazing 85 runs in 3.4 overs to set  up a 110-run World Cup win over Pakistan yesterday.

Royston George, of 25 First Street, Diamond, East Bank Deme-rara was yesterday charged with larceny at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, which heard that he was identified by surveillance camera footage.

By Trieston Joseph Kwesi `Assassin’ Jones fresh from his upset win over Howard `Battersea  Bomber’ Eastman will match gloves with Cleveland Fraser on March 25.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka should seal their  entry into the knockout phase when they meet Zimbabwe in their  penultimate World Cup match at the Pallekele stadium tomorrow.

CHANDIGARH, India, CMC – West Indies speedster Kemar Roach says his outstanding bowling at the World Cup has come as a result of hard work and adjusting to the slower subcontinent pitches.

Nine students who reside at the Hinterland Students’ dormitory at Liliendaal, on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), were on Sunday evening

Organiser of the Biennial Hugh Ross Classic (HRC) bodybuilding competition, Hugh Ross disclosed to Stabroek Sport recently that he plans to stage another HRC this year on May 29, but the date proposed has to be sanctioned by the Guyana Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GABBFF).

The four men held after police found an unlicensed shotgun with cartridges at a Hog Island camp last Wednesday have been released.

What is the matter with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)?

National cricket coach Mark Harper is appealing to his players to give a better account of themselves in their upcoming Four-Day Regional match against the England Lions on Friday at the Guyana National Stadium.

The Guyana Fire Service, led by an unbeaten century from Keith Fraser, defeated Central Police Operational Youth Club (CPOYC) to gain revenge in the feature 20/20 return softball clash at the Scott Church ground, New Amsterdam, Berbice, last Saturday.

By Treiston Joseph The Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) is set to continue their track season with the National Youth and Junior Trials this week-end at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.

Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud on Wednesday met residents and farmers of Blairmont/Ithaca No.

President Bharrat Jagdeo has reassigned Jalallodeen Baksh to the post of Vice Chairman of Region Five.

Dear Editor, We have noted the interest that has been generated in the media in relation to the perceived insufficiency of details provided by the various executing agencies of the Government of Guyana for Procurement of Works, Goods and Services.

Dear Editor, The Guyana-Brazil border in Lethem is our high profile international road link with the Takutu Bridge, providing easy access to our giant neighbour.

Port Kaituma dredge owner and miner Andy Whyte, whose partially decomposed body was discovered at Massawini, is suspected to have been robbed of raw gold and the suspect has been released on station bail.

A 22-year-old man was yesterday sentenced to 14 days imprisonment after accepting that on March 7 at Georgetown, he stole a quantity of chicken gizzard and sausages valued $3,080 from Didco Trading Limited.

Dear Editor, Has anyone noticed that interest rates paid on local savings accounts are falling?

Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of a client, Michael Armstrong of Illuminat Barbados, to request a correction after his name was incorrectly quoted in your Stabroek Business editorial on March 4, concerning views on ICT development.

Dear Editor, The letters in SN on March 8 by Sasenarine Singh and Malcolm Harripaul merely support my contention that these men are trying to destroy the good name of President Cheddi.

Dear Editor, Our President clearly stated last year at the miners meeting that no lands in Guyana will be held up specifically for the LCDS, yet recent applications for mining blocks in the Rupununi have been denied on these grounds.

Dear Editor, Arif Bulkan’s brilliant piece ‘Would Cheddi have sold his house for $120 million?’

Dear Editor, A few nights ago I listened attentively to President Jagdeo as he delivered the feature address at the NSC awards ceremony.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama  and British Prime Minister David Cameron discussed a potential  no-fly zone for Libya yesterday, but both countries insisted  that any intervention must have broad international support.

Dear Editor, I wish to take to take this opportunity on the occasion of International Women’s Day to salute all the women of Guyana.

SANAA,  (Reuters) – Yemeni police opened fire on  protesters in the capital Sanaa yesterday, wounding at least 65  people demonstrating for an end to President Ali Abdullah  Saleh’s 32-year-old rule, hospital sources said.

THE HAGUE,(Reuters) – The U.N.’s highest court  ordered Nicaragua yesterday to keep its security forces away  from a disputed border region, ruling partially in favour of  emergency measures requested by Costa Rica.

Dear Editor,On my usual weekly community programme, ‘Live on TTS’, Ch 5 in Bartica, where residents call in and air their views on matters concerning the town and its environs, I do not allow politics to be discussed on my programme, only community affairs. 

Dear Editor, “Liberal Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.”

DHAKA, (Reuters) – A Bangladeshi court yesterday  upheld an order removing Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus  as head of the microlending bank he founded, a move his allies  say was prompted by a government

Honouring the elderly women:  In recognition of International Women’s Day, employees of the National Frequency Management Unit (NMFU) yesterday

Politikles

Amidst a flurry of critical press and other comment on Caricom’s fortunes before their Inter-Sessional Meeting in Grenada on the 25th and 26th of last month, our heads of government have once again said relatively nothing about the critical issues which concern the progress of regional integration in our area.

TEHRAN, (Reuters) – Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani lost his position as head of an important  state clerical body yesterday, a move which tightens the  hardliners’ grip on power.

Dear Editor, I was writing from abroad for a long time, but now I live and do business here – just to let my fellow SN bloggers understand.