Daily Archive: Friday, April 29, 2011

Police said today that a suspect in a Montrose robbery was held in a canefield.

The police say they are investigating an incident that occurred at about 0130h today at Good Hope, ECD, where  businessman Ramdat

In the wake of his letter to WICB executive Ernest Hilaire which threatened action to clear his name, the board today said Guyanese star Shivnarine Chanderpaul remains a valued member of the team.

Jagdeo Ramnarine, popularly known as Narine, died on the spot after he was struck down by a minibus on the Strathspey Public Road, East Coast Demerara, today around 7am.

Minister of Water Irfaan Ali today condemned the recent destruction of pipelines by miners operating along the road towards the Salbora Creek, Mahdia.

(Barbados Nation) Close to 300 employees at the NCO Financial Services (Barbados SRL) will be on the breadline at the end of May.

(De Ware Tijd)  PARAMARIBO — 25% of the old-fashioned machine park of the rice sector can be renewed shortly thanks to a financing package of Surmac LLC for US$ 2 million.

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO — Suriname’s territory has been extended by 350 sea miles on top of the exclusive 200- mile zone every country bordering with sea is entitled to.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain’s Prince William and  Kate Middleton married at Westminster Abbey today in a royal  occasion of dazzling pomp and pageantry that has attracted a  huge global audience and injected new life into the monarchy.

Investigators in Suriname and Guyana believe they have crushed a major trafficking ring that operated between the two countries, following the recent seizure of a large quantity of cocaine in Suriname and several arrests.

Police have arrested a second man in relation to the murder of businessman Bedi Ramjeiwan, who is believed to have been relieved of a bag with money as well as a quantity of gold jewellery.

The government yesterday used its majority to send a motion by the AFC on campaign financing to a special select committee, after effecting an amendment that MP Sheila Holder said gutted it of its original intent.

A 26-year-old labourer of Fryish Village, Corentyne is nursing gunshot injuries to his right thigh after two gunmen opened fire around 11:45 pm as he was returning home from work.

President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) Charles Da Silva was chopped to the head during a robbery on the Liliendaal seawall yesterday morning.

Retired education specialist, Lindener Dr Walter Kyte believes that there are still opportunities within the education system to develop a long-term programme, with accountability being its main hallmark, and positively impact the lives of students and teachers.

Lennox Wayne, called ‘Two Colours,’ who was recently held by police for questioning, says that the police are harassing him to aid in the capture of “high-profile” criminals.

Three prisoners were injured on Wednesday during separate incidents at the New Amsterdam Prison on Wednesday, Director of Prisons Dale Erskine has said.

Seon Marshall, who along with Al Wilson was accused of the September 5, 2009 murder of Jamal Clarke, was yesterday discharged of the offence

The Office of the President is inviting bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Supply of Computer Based Training Software and Online Evaluation for its One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) Project.

Earlier this week, at least 25 stores on Regent Street, Georgetown were closed following the performance of the final rites of Indian spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Activist Mark Benschop on Wednesday cross-examined Anthony Carto, the man he is accused of assaulting during a recent protest.

Kelvoughn Niles, who was on Wednesday charged with unlawfully assaulting two police corporals and resisting arrest on Easter Monday, told the court that he was a victim of police brutality.

With just two days before the arrival of the Pakistanis for the Digicel home series with the West Indies, fresh turmoil among members of the GCB executive has surfaced,  prompting Registrar of the Friendly Societies Kareem Abdul-Jabar to convene a meeting “to clarify the allegations”.

Attorney Waldron last week made oral submissions to the court on behalf of his client Mark Reid, who is accused along with Ravi Mangar of tampering with witnesses in the carnal knowledge matter for which CN Sharma has been charged.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Penetrative bowling from Ravi Rampaul and Devendra Bishoo was upstaged by a typically resolute, unbeaten 62 from Misbah-ul-Haq that guided Pakistan to a series-clinching, three-wicket victory over West Indies in the third One-day International yesterday.

The body of Troy James was discovered in a trench flowing under a bridge at the head of ‘A’ Field, Sophia yesterday morning James, who residents described as mentally ill,

West Indies and Guyana middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has taken umbrage at WICB CEO Ernest Hilaire’s comments about players lacking discipline and application, made during a Line and Length interview as a defence for the new-look Regional team.

Dale Fredericks was on Wednesday charged with breaking a woman’s finger during an argument.

When the preliminary inquiry (PI) into the treason matter against Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Major Bruce Munroe, his wife Carol Ann Munroe and ex-soldier Leonard Wharton continued yesterday, Quincy Critchlow again took to the witness box and continued his testimony.

The deadline for submission of Income, Property, Corporation, and Capital Gains Tax Returns is tomorrow, Saturday, April 30.

Odinga Lumumba, president of Guyana’s number one team Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United, has gotten the nod from the Georgetown Football Association’s (GFA) constituents to challenge president of the GFF Colin Klass at the upcoming elections on May 27.

Keirre Henry was outstanding in the quarterfinal of the inaugural Ricks & Sari Agro Industries Under-13, Two Innings Cricket Competition organized by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) at the Blairmont Sports Ground, Berbice.

The man who drowned at Itaballi on Sunday has been identified as 22-year-old Kurt Andrew Thornhill.

Even as investor interest in Guyana’s gold mining industry seems set to grow further following last week’s gold price hike that took the precious metal through the US$1,500 an ounce barrier, the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) is expressing concern that “some difficult issues” could impact negatively on the industry’s ability to take advantage of the new record prices.

The Guyana Prison Service (GPS) welcomed 21 new recruits into the system after they completed an eight-week Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) at the Prison Training Centre at Lusignan.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Lionel Messi will one day  be regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, said  Argentina coach Sergio Batista after watching his two-goal  Champions League display for Barcelona against Real Madrid.

Dear Editor, A few weeks ago, as I was paying my bill in advance, I asked a Digicel Representative if the Blackberry that I had bought from them was stolen and I gave them the  IEMI number, if they could find it when the unlawful holder activated the phone.

STOCKHOLM,  (Reuters) – Former high jump world  record holder Patrik Sjoberg has shocked Swedish athletics by  revealing that his coach and stepfather Viljo Nousiainen  sexually abused him as a young boy.

A 41-year-old labourer was yesterday remanded when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to face a charge of simple larceny.

Director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Andrew Downes has called for more financing and other incentives to encourage entrepreneurship, innovation and the growth of micro and small businesses as part of the overall effort to advance the economies of the region.

Dear Editor, Reference is being made to an article written by Mr.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.,  (Reuters) – Tornadoes and  violent storms ripped through seven Southern states, killing at  least 295 people and causing billions of dollars of damage in  some of the deadliest twisters in U.S.

Gold is a remarkable metal. Over time, it has sustained its importance as a store of value, its price at any given point in time being determined by factors such as inflation, interest rate volatility, fluctuations in the value of the dollar, currency-related crises and international political tensions that threaten to have economic implications.

MIAMI,  (Reuters) – The Miami supporting cast helped  the Heat survive one final run from the Philadelphia 76ers to  hold on for a 97-91 victory on Wednesday that advanced them to  the next round of the NBA’s playoffs.

The preliminary inquiry (PI) into the murder of schoolgirl Neesa Gopaul was on Wednesday adjourned to May 9.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Another resolute innings from Kraigg Brathwaite was overshadowed by an undefeated hundred from Shaiman Anwar that led United Arab Emirates A-Team to a six-wicket victory over West Indies Under-19s yesterday.

Dear Editor, Allan Fenty, the Stabroek News columnist of “Frankly Speaking”, needs to distinguish between Fenty the columnist and the Fenty hired by Guyenterprise to produce an advertisement on behalf of a client, Air Services Ltd.

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The U.S. envoy to the  United Nations told the Security Council yesterday that  troops loyal to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi were increasingly  engaging in sexual violence and some had been issued the  impotency drug Viagra, diplomats said.

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The first consignment of goods from Haiti shipped under a temporary non-reciprocal preferential basis with other CARICOM member states arrived in St.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Manoj Tiwary’s unbeaten  half-century and three wickets from Iqbal Abdulla helped Kolkata  Knight Riders to a 17-run win over Delhi Daredevils in the  Indian Premier League (IPL) yesterday.

A 22-year-old was on Wednesday remanded when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to face a charge of simple larceny to which he was not required to plead.

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica,  (Reuters) – Former Costa  Rican President Miguel Angel Rodriguez was sentenced on  Wednesday to five years prison in a bribery scandal at the  state telecommunications company.

Oddity The Stabroek News of April 18, 2011 contains a comment on the performance of the sugar industry that was attributed to Mr.

Dear Editor, Incivility refers to our lack of civil behaviour – our general lack of good manners – of professionalism at work and a seeming lack of awareness that this poses any kind of problem for anyone.

TRIPOLI/TUNIS, (Reuters) – Libya’s two-month civil  war spilled over the border into Tunisia, provoking outrage in  the western neighbour, while rebels in Misrata said only NATO  could halt the bombardment of the besieged city.

The Guyana Greenheart Autistic Society is hosting an Autism Awareness and Fundraising Fair to raise money to pay the salaries of teachers at the school for autistic children.

Dear Editor, At the last Statutory Meeting of the Region Two Regional Democratic Council (R.D.C)

For the week ended April 27 2011, 8,409,346 shares,  valued at $1, 867,405, crossed the floors of the six stock exchanges across Caricom, with 27 stocks advancing,  14 declining and 80 remaining  unchanged.

The Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) has said that with the implementation of new security measures, its district offices will commence payment

When Jethro Warner arrives in Canada early next month to attend the May 8 -14 SIAL Agricultural Trade Show uppermost in his mind will be securing a toehold for his products in the North American market.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – A row between Barcelona and  Real Madrid which erupted after Wednesday’s Champions League  semi-final first leg escalated yesterday when the pair filed   complaints with UEFA.

JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israel said yesterday a  Palestinian unity deal would sabotage prospects for peace and  stemmed from panic by Hamas and Western-backed President Mahmoud  Abbas over popular uprisings in Syria and Egypt.

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Dear Editor Permit me a few lines to highlight the good work of local television station and its sponsors, BTV Channel 2. 

Nateram Ramnanan has a preference for being referred to as ‘Juice Man’.

TOKYO,  (Reuters) – Japanese consumer electronics  giant Panasonic Corp said it would cut another 17,000  jobs and close up to 70 factories around the world over the next  two years in a bid to pare costs and keep up with Asian rivals.

By Treiston Joseph Stephan James emerged as a rough diamond at the  Carifta Games in Jamaica last weekend when he showed much promise in the 400 metres sprint.

Dear Editor, It was good to see a report on the current internal auditing workshop on “Audit Report Writing” and “Interviewing Techniques” in the newspapers.

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The Guyana Fire Service (GFS) recently launched a two-week fire-fighting training session for first responders, to equip them with the skills needed to combat the growing challenges they face in executing their duties.

Dear Editor, It is a curiousity that the Guyana Teachers’ Union should feel elated about having ‘negotiated’ a 5% annual increase on existing Teachers’ salary scales, when their Public Service counterparts have been involuntarily receiving the same level of increase over the past several years, without representation, or even, in instances, not working to earn it.

The signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between CARIFORUM and the EU has enhanced the opportunities for regional co-operation, particularly in the private sector, said Ambassador Gail Mathurin, Director-General, Office of Trade Negotiations (OTN), CARICOM Secretariat.

For many it would probably have been one great yawn but this morning would also have found many Guyanese and West Indians, probably older rather than younger, glued to their television screens, watching the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

BRUSSELS,  (Reuters) – European farmers could lose  more than 3 billion euros in annual revenue by 2020 under any  free trade deal between the European Union and Latin America’s  Mercosur region, a study for the EU’s executive showed.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 405’s trading results showed consideration of $6,553,266 from 349,414 shares traded in 21 transactions as compared to session 404 which showed consideration of $610,850 from 31,690 shares traded in 5 transactions. 

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The People’s Progressive Party has extended deepest sympathy to the followers in Guyana and abroad of Sri Satya Sai Baba who passed away on Sunday,

Since I’ve decided not to vote for anybody to lead me, I certainly have to abide with other people’s choice.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Left-wing groups and  lawmakers close to Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez burned  effigies of top officials yesterday to protest the  extradition to Colombia of a suspected senior rebel leader.

Guyana Bible Society

The Under-15 One Day Cricket Tournament being held by the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) continued yesterday at the Demerara Cricket Club Ground.