Articles published on Saturday, March 12, 2011
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, (Reuters) – Andrew Strauss and Shakib Al Hasan’s men were stranded for almost four hours at the stadium after Bangladesh’s stunning World Cup win over England sparked wild celebrations in the streets of Chittagong.
The West Indies Cricket Board this afternoon said that Trinidad and Tobago batsman Runako Morton and Leeward Islands all rounder Tonito Willett are expected to take no further part in the WICB Regional 4 Day Round 5 match at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain following their arrest by police.
(Trinidad Guardian) Sir Anthony Colman, QC, has made it clear that that while his Commission of Enquiry will make findings and recommendations, it cannot order compensation “even if it finds that financial loss has been due to the fault of particular individuals, companies, firms of government bodies.”
(Trinidad Express) Ungrateful monsters! This is how several Nigerian doctors described the person who shot and killed their colleague, Dr Chudi Ezezue, in the yard of his 22 Ninth Street, Barataria apartment late Thursday night.
RAS LANUF, Libya/CAIRO, (Reuters) – Arab countries appealed to the United Nations to impose a no-fly zone on Libya as government troops backed by warplanes fought to drive rebels from remaining strongholds in the west of the country.
SAN FRANCISCO/SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Tsunamis triggered by Japan’s devastating earthquake that prompted evacuations on the Pacific coast of North and South America caused flooding as far away as Chile today, but damage was limited.
The body of an East Bank Demerara contractor was this morning found in Le Repentir Cemetery with two gunshot wounds to the back.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – A hat-trick of wins has broadened the smile on West Indies skipper Darren Sammy’s face but tougher tests await his team in the remaining World Cup Group B assignments.
CAIRO, (Reuters) – Arab states must intervene in Libya or risk unwanted foreign intervention, Oman’s foreign minister told an Arab League meeting today.
A twenty-eight-year-old Guyanese man was sentenced to 45 years in jail yesterday for killing a fellow Guyanese in Connecticut, according to Republican-American.
NAGPUR, India, (Reuters) – South Africa, needing 13 runs off the last over, broke the hearts of a partisan crowd by pulling off a thrilling three-wicket win over co-hosts India in the World Cup today.
David Granger, the PNCR presidential candidate has summed up President Bharrat Jagdeo’s character attack on him as the PPP/C engaging in diversionary tactics to conceal its 18-year record in office, and he is preparing for sustained attacks as the elections approach.
SENDAI, Japan, (Reuters) – Thousands of people fled the vicinity of an earthquake-crippled Japanese nuclear plant after a radiation leak and authorities faced a fresh threat today with the failure of the cooling system in a second reactor.
With intense rainfall expected over the next two days, rice farmers are advised that there is a high risk of flooding, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud has said, but despite this Guyana is expecting another year of high production.
TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japan confronted devastation along its northeastern coast today, with fires raging and parts of some cities under water after a massive earthquake and tsunami that likely killed at least 1,000 people.
Former Linden swimming champion Onan Orlando Thom is wanted by police for questioning in relation to abduction and robbery under arms.
Minister of Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud told Kwakwani farmers that government is taking steps to help them to expand and develop the agriculture sectors in Region Ten in order to boost their livelihoods.
Autopsy results have shown that the New Jersey-based Guyanese couple found dead in Brooklyn on Wednesday died of gunshot wounds to the head.
The Executive Committee of the People’s Progressive Party met again yesterday as it moves closer to selecting its Presidential Candidate for upcoming national elections.
The main opposition PNCR yesterday said it had no political engagements with the AFC and has dismissed reports of recent meetings as false.
Mohali, India, (Reuters) – Kieron Pollard hammered a swashbuckling 94 and then returned to take a stunning catch to script West Indies’ 44-run victory over a brave Irish side and brighten the team’s World Cup quarter-final prospects yesterday.
The ball got rolling on day one of the Youth Basketball Guyana Challenge Series yesterday afternoon at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall with a series of one sided matchups when some of Guyana’s best high school teams took centre court.
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has been meeting with political parties on preparations for this year’s general and regional elections.
The West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) continues to be beset by early morning water shortages, limited staffing and buildings badly in need of rehabilitation and patients say they are the “real losers” since they have no choice but to endure the situation.
A city businessman is at his wits’ end after burglars yesterday attempted to break into his stall at Bourda Green for the second time in as many weeks.
Guyana will have a chance to defend its men’s team title in the Cayman Islands for the fifth International Powerlifting Federation (IPF)/North American Powerlifting Federation (NAPF)/ Caribbean Powerlifting Champion-ships if the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) can solve its cash flow problems.
CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, (Reuters) – Bangladesh tail-enders Shafiul Islam and Mahmudullah became the toast of the nation yesterday after steering their team to a stunning two-wicket World Cup win over England.
Minister of Home of Affairs Clement Rohee recently told the top brass of the Guyana Police Force that he was concerned about the conditions of some police lock-ups and he singled out the East La Penitence facility.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Leeward Islands bowlers hit back late in the day to restrict Trinidad and Tobago after a late innings rally saved them from a complete batting collapse on the opening day of their fifth round, Regional First Class Championship clash here yesterday.
A month after being commissioned, the Westminster Multipurpose Centre is still to be put to use and it is already falling apart.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Liam Sebastien marked his return from injury with tidy off-spin bowling that gave Windward Islands a slight edge over Barbados in the WICB Regional first-class championship yesterday.
Operations at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court were briefly hindered yesterday because of intermittent power outages.
SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, CMC – Opener Omar Phillips stroked an enterprising half-century to brighten an otherwise dour outing, as weather ruined the opening day of the fifth round Regional First Class Championship match between Jamaica and Combined Campuses and Colleges here yesterday.
This year the IDB expects to provide over US$500M to help Latin America and the Caribbean prepare for emergencies caused by natural disasters of severe or catastrophic magnitude.
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Hydroment Service is urging residents in vulnerable low lying agricultural and residential communities to take precautions to avoid flooding and water accumulation as the La Nina weather phenomenon persists.
Thomas Schuller~Götzburg is the new Plenipotentiary Representative of Austria to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
The inaugural Len’s Craft Optical/Sunburst Orange Juice Under-15 League for city teams which was set to kick off today at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) Ground was postponed due to the consistent rainfall which put the venue under water.
A bill for the granting of custody, contact and guardianship of children as well as maintenance rights was passed by the National Assembly on Thursday evening.
MIAMI, (Reuters) – Chris Bosh stepped up to help the star-studded Miami Heat snap a five-game losing streak with a 94-88 win over the two-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.
Approximately 50 workers attached to the Region 10 Regional Administration are likely to receive their salaries for February before the end of next week, after steps were taken to expedite payment following an armed robbery at the RDC office three weeks ago.
There was disappointment for both the Guyana and English Lions cricket teams as the first day of their West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Four-Day match was washed out due to the consistent overnight rainfall and early morning showers at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, yesterday.
Deje Dias got the better of Steven Xavier on Wednesday night when the Kool-Aid Junior Skill Level Tournament continued at the Georgetown Club.
Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud has voiced disappointment over the way in which the Guyana Police Force has been handling the issuing of firearm licences to farmers who have been complaining bitterly about their problems with wild animals.
Thirty-six-year-old Rajan Tiwari sees himself as the guy who had raw talent slapped all over him then was told to make the best use it.
Acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on Thursday sentenced a man to six months imprisonment, after he admitted to assaulting his ex-girlfriend because she refused to rekindle a relationship with him.
A teenager who said that he forged a drivers’ licence to earn a living as a driver in order to provide for his mother and two younger brothers was yesterday remanded to prison by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
With the Caribbean Netball Association (CNA) Under 16 Jean Pierre Championships less than a month away, the Guyana Netball Association (GNA) has already begun to contemplate the tedious task of gathering funds to facilitate a team to attend the event which is scheduled to be held in St Kitts.
One day soon I expect an enraged minibus conductor to come in search of me.
Hi Everyone, if you like Raisin Bread, then be prepared to love Antigua’s Raisin Bun.
Three men accused of stealing a pre-paid meter and other items from the Guyana Power (GPL) and Light Co.
North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) cross country representatives Doretta Wilson and Hezron Pedro will miss the National Youth and Junior Championships scheduled for today and tomorrow at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.
Oswald Banes, accused of breaking into the storage bond of his former employer and stealing a quantity of copper and aluminium, was on Thursday granted $100,000 bail by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
Inclement weather yesterday caused the postponement of the official handing over by GT&T of four permanent mounted chess sets to the Guyana Chess Association.
Dear Editor, Indigenous people, and many others of Guyana also, feel that there is something sacred about burial grounds and funerals.
Chirren
Dear Editor, I would like to bring to your readership’s attention that in 1998, when I gave up my seat as a PPP parliamentarian and resigned from the PPP, calling publicly for reforms in our constitution and new politics for this country and in the PPP also, not one of the present agitators for “change” who were in the PPP at that time ever opened their mouths to support my positions.
In observance of the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day on Monday last, the Documentation Centre at the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has mounted an exhibition of portraits celebrating the achievements of several women in the country.
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) with sponsorship from the National Communications Network Inc.
The Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry hosted a ceremony on Monday to recognise the sterling contributions of Denise Dias, Founder of the Alicea Foundation and the Mothers in Black towards safer roadways.
The annual pre-Phagwah Mela and Bazaar which is hosted by the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha is on today at the Dharmic Sanskritik Kendra in Prashad Nagar.
Dear Editor, Like most Guyanese at home and abroad, I was shocked numb when I read your news story, ‘Jagdeo attacks Granger, Trotman,’ (March 9), and while the attack on the AFC’s Raphael Trotman does not really make political hay seeing he is not on his party’s presidential ticket, it is the President’s diatribe against Mr Granger that has piqued my interest.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Exiled former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide will return to his homeland within days, according to a spokeswoman who said yesterday the return is unrelated to Haiti’s upcoming presidential election.
Next Friday, March 18 is the deadline for entries to the Guyana Festival of Musical Arts, which will be held from April 26 to 30 at the National Cultural Centre and any entries after that date will attract a late fee.
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) along with Peter Lewis of Associated Construction Service launched an Under-23 male cricket tournament and a female limited-overs tournament last Saturday at State House, New Amsterdam.
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports is promoting social interaction through sports with a series of activities this year, commencing with an Inter-Ministry Domino competition to be held today at the Carifesta Sports Complex (CSC).
Up and coming local gospel artiste Ryan Hoppie is currently in Jamaica performing at the week-long gospel event, Elasha Spring Fest where he is expected to share the stage with international gospel singer DJ Nicholas.
MADISON, Wis, (Reuters) – Wisconsin’s governor signed into law yesterday sweeping limits on collective bargaining rights for public sector workers that have ignited a national debate over unions as other states weigh similar curbs.
The Guyana Relief Council (GRC) on Thursday made presentations to three families who were the victims of recent disasters that damaged their homes.
Dear Editor, One of the daily quotes carried by Stabroek News reads, “To betray you must first belong” – Harold Philby.
TRIPOLI/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said yesterday the United States and its allies are “tightening the noose” on Muammar Gaddafi, but Libyan rebels said their three-week-old insurrection could fail without a no-fly zone.
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security on Tuesday unveiled a portrait of the late Minister within the Ministry of Education Dr Desrey Fox in honour of her contributions to Guyana.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A top White House aide told Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh yesterday the United States welcomed his steps to resolve the political crisis in Yemen and urged opposition groups to heed calls for talks.
Ansa McAL Trading Ltd yesterday launched of its ‘Carib Domination’ promotion, which will see hundreds of Guyanese winning over $20 million in prizes.
The team which is contracted by Animal Planet follows closely behind a British Broadcasting Corporation team which visited Guyana recently to film a 10-part series called Retracing the Steps of Sir Walter Raleigh.
Dear Editor, Joey Jagan’s letter, ‘Was never under consideration for presidency of Guyana,’ (SN, March 9) affords me the opportunity to contrast Dr Cheddi Jagan’s politics with his contemporaries of the Caribbean, and show how he was responsible for the PNC being in office for 28 years.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Force were forced to come from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Bermuda’s Dandy Town in the first leg of their Caribbean Football Union Club Championships at BAA Field on Thursday night.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States and Colombia yesterday failed to resolve labor and violence concerns blocking approval of a bilateral free trade agreement and other trade legislation but agreed to meet again soon for more talks.
The two lucky winners of the ‘Get Fit with Courts’ promotion yesterday received their prizes at a ceremony in the gym section of Courts Guyana Inc, Main Street.
SAN FRANCISCO/QUITO, (Reuters) – Thousands of people fled their homes along the Pacific coast of North and South America yesterday as a tsunami triggered by Japan’s massive earthquake reached the region but appeared to spare it from major damage.
Dear Editor, Robert Persaud, the Minister of Agriculture, has made tremendous progress since he took office in September 2006.
The political carnival which frustrated the government’s recent attempts to pass a “hanging bill” in the Trinidadian parliament had little to do with a serious debate of the issues, constitutional or otherwise.
(Jamaica Observer) Attorney General and Minister of Justice Dorothy Lightbourne, yesterday withdrew a statement she made about People’s National Party (PNP) attorney KD Knight at the Dudus/Manatt Commission of Enquiry on Thursday.
Persistent overnight rain fall and early morning showers forced the Mayor’s Cup Knockout Tournament double header which was scheduled for the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) Ground last night to be rescheduled to a later date.
LOS ANGELES (Billboard) – UK pop singer Adele led the US pop album chart for a second week on Wednesday, days after logging a sixth week at No.
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