Daily Archive: Friday, May 6, 2011

The Guyana Sugar Corporation tonight said it has called in the Guyana Police Force to investigate irregularities which were detected in the personnel division of its Head Office operations.

PNCR presidential candidate David Granger today said that the police seemed clueless on how to tackle illegal firearms and the burgeoning amateur gangs and he described the daily crime situation in this country as “truly frightening”.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – One of Osama bin Laden’s wives  told Pakistani interrogators that the al Qaeda leader and his  family had been living for five years in the compound where he  was killed by U.S.

ABBOTTABAD/NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Extensive  surveillance of Osama bin Laden’s hideout from a nearby CIA safe  house in Abbottabad led to his killing in a Navy SEAL operation,  U.S.

BANGALORE, India, (Reuters) – Chris Gayle smashed his  second century of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season to set  up an 85-run win for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Kings  XI Punjab today.

(WIPA) Shivnarine Chanderpaul’s recent quarrel with Dr Hilaire, the inexperienced CEO of the WICB and the de facto leader of West Indies cricket, is very troubling.

There is something uniquely irritating about the high-sounding pronouncements and promises customarily made by Education Minister Shaik Baksh.

(Trinidad Express) Former government minister and People’s National Movement (PNM) stalwart, Kenneth Valley has died.

(Go Jamaica) An earthquake measuring 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale was felt on the eastern end of the island at approximately 4:29 am this morning.

(De Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO — Friday last week, President Bouterse was not invited to the traditional Queen’s Day-reception at the home of the Dutch Ambassador.

(De Ware Tijd) PANAMA CITY — Together with other countries in the region, Suriname is going to form a pact against illegal trade.

(Barbados Nation) REDjet is set to fly into Trinidad and Tobago from May 15.

(Barbados Nation) Farmers have been left with flooded fields, damaged crops and profits washed down the drain after heavy rains over the past few weeks.

KABUL, (Reuters) – Heavily armed Taliban fighters,  appearing in a video purporting to show frontline militants in  southern Afghanistan, have said the killing of Osama bin Laden  will inspire them to continue fighting until all foreign troops  have left the country.

Up to this week, gold declarations totalled 106,000 ounces—about a third of the target this year—but Chair-man of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Board of Directors Major General (rtd) Joe Singh expressed worry that some of the production is being smuggled out of the country.

Following the discovery of an apparent `channa’ bomb at the Timehri airport last evening, the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) today said that the bottle did not pose

To ensure the continuous availability of water for fire-fighting purposes in the city, the Fire Advisory Board has recommended the setting up of a special water main, with untreated water.

Private sector wage earners, particularly those in factories and urban commercial enterprises face unacceptable levels of exploitation resulting from employers’ preoccupation with profit and “a complete lack of concern” with the welfare of their workers.

West Indies gave their fans something they have been yearning for the longest time: a convincing win over a higher ranked team than themselves.

United States investors will be seeking once again to take the investment ‘temperature’ of the Caribbean when the region’s ministers sit down with high-rolling investors at the June 9 Invest-ment Caribbean Power Breakfast at the New York Marriot Marquis Hotel.

An ex-policeman, armed with a toy gun, was on Wednesday evening shot while resisting arrest at Cummings Park, Sophia.

Though West Indies lost the Digicel One Day International Series against Pakistan 2-3, they finished on a winning note, which according to captain of the side Darren Sammy is a boost of confidence for them heading into the Test Series.

The villages of Victoria and Cove and John on the East Coast of Demerara are poised to benefit from their involvement in the mangrove restoration project.

Georgetown, Guyana – A capacity crowd turned out yesterday to see the West Indies record a massive victory by 10 wickets over Pakistan in the fifth Digicel One Day International.

Normal Tendency Not since 1999 has the index of departures from Guyana risen to such noticeable heights. 

Suriname’s request to expand its maritime territory, which recently won approval, is not worrying, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkette, who noted that they are required to sit down with Guyana and conclude an agreement delimiting the maritime boundary.

The overseas-based Haynes Foundation made two significant donations to Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) and Robert Cadogan’s After School Basketball Programme recently.

For the month of  April 2011, 95,951,057 shares  valued at $33, 361,408, crossed the floors of the six stock exchanges across Caricom, with 63 stocks advancing,  23 declining and 35 remaining  unchanged. 

Orin Cornelius, who was allegedly set alight by his older brother, succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital on Tuesday.

In the wake of concerns expressed by the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) about difficulties being faced in attracting foreign direct investment  the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has published a report that points to the need for those countries to correct critical infrastructural weaknesses to remedy this.

LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Shane Mosley’s trainer Naazim  Richardson expressed confidence yesterday that his fighter  would land plenty of blows on WBO welterweight champion Manny  Pacquiao when the two men meet in the ring tomorrow.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Dallas left the defending NBA  champion Los Angeles Lakers on the ropes with a 93-81 road  victory that gave the Mavericks a 2-0 second round series lead.

An 18-year-old Bachelor’s Adventure resident was yesterday afternoon shot by police on patrol in the area, leaving relatives and residents outraged at what they alleged was an act of police brutality.

Since 1988, Burt and Vilma Denny has been demonstrating the kind of determination and resilience required to survive and grow in a local manufacturing sector that throws up its own fair share of challenges.

Dr. William Warren Smith, who officially assumed office as the fifth President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on May 1, was on Wednesday met and formally welcomed to Guyana by the Minister of Finance, Dr.

MADRID, (Reuters) – World number four Andy Murray  crashed out of the Madrid Open when he was beaten 6-4 6-2 by  unseeded

The Ministry of Agriculture has budgeted over $30M for wide-scale spraying to combat acoushi ants in hinterland and coastal areas.

When Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez faces the electorate in 2012, the stiffest challenge to his 13-year hold on power is likely to come from the private sector.

(Trinidad Express) More than 50 Air Jamaica employees have been let go from the airline.

The Guyana Shotokan Karate Club (GSKC), a member of the International Karate Diagaku (IKD) and an affiliate of the Guyana Karate Club (GKC),  held a grading session last Friday at the Malteenoes Sport Club (MSC) under Sheiki Shian Frank Woon-A-Tai.

The body of a man, suspected to be that of a homeless person, was on Wednesday discovered in Le Repentir Cemetery.

Providence Stadium, Guyana: Xaviee Smith can check one item off his bucket list as one of his many cricketing dreams was fulfilled yesterday at Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

The set target for the first rice crop is close to being achieved despite the effects of the La Nina weather phenomenon, Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud said on Wednesday.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) – Barbadians who are interested in securing work in the agriculture industry in the United States of America are a step closer to achieving that goal.

The third Day of Interaction for 2011 will be held at the Good Success Community Centre Ground from 9am tomorrow.

New Ambassador of Switzer-land to Guyana, Markus-Alexander Antonietti, has hailed the Guyana/Norway forest agreement as a model to be emulated worldwide.

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, – Foreign direct investment in Latin American and the Caribbean could grow by as much as 25 percent this year.

Rising international food prices could trigger an acceleration of inflation in several countries in Latin America and the Caribbean this year, highlighting the need for policies to protect the urban poor, according to a new study by Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

The Guyana Wado Ryu Karate Federation will stage its annual Karate championships on May 15 at the Banks DIH Sports Club at Thirst Park from 10am.

Jean Smith, who was an active member of the PNCR, the city council and in particular the trade union movement, died on May 1.

Dear Editor, In the KN of April 28 2011, the report indicated that the GPOC will close three (of its 6) Post Offices on the Essequibo Coast….Aurora,

(Jamaica Gleaner) Former Finance Minister Dr Omar Davies has again bemoaned the absence of information on the concession being sought by United Company (UC) RUSAL that operates Ewarton and Kirkvine alumina works in Jamaica.

Defending national female champions Rose Hall Town Metro defeated Tucber Park by 165 runs to go one up in the 2011 Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Millie Lewis Memorial tournament at the Area “H” Ground last weekend.

Despite the poor turnout at a community forum in Linden the organizers are satisfied that they have achieved their objectives to a great degree and a youth forum to be held soon is one of the developments in an ongoing programme.

Relatives of a Guyanese woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband in Barbados last year have expressed dismay at the manner in which court proceedings in the case are heading on the island.

Scottsburg United Cricket Club of Corriverton and Albion Community Centre are through to the semi-finals of the Ricks & Sari Agro Industries Under-13 Cricket Competition in Berbice.

(Jamaica Observer) DIGICEL CEO Mark Linehan has warned that continued increases in the charge for electricity could force many local companies to shut their doors in another five years.

(Trinidad Express) Farmers, irate over the bulldozed farmlands and crops, as well as the “arrogance” of Housing Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal, created a mob scene outside the Port of Spain offices of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) on Wednesday, calling on the Prime Minister to intervene in their situation.

Dear Editor, All of us create mental constructs to help to make our existence bearable.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Federal prosecutors have  narrowed their criminal case against Allen Stanford, the Texas  financier accused of running a $7 billion Ponzi scheme.

Dear Editor, As reported in the Guyana Chronicle on 05 May 2011, “Technical advisor to the Minister of Transport and Hydraulics, Walter Willis, .

(Trinidad Express) The local economy will register a third consecutive year of decline if the Government does not begin its infrastructure programme spending, Central Bank Governor Ewart Williams said on Thursday.

HYDERABAD, India, (Reuters) – Virender Sehwag  destroyed Deccan Chargers with a blistering 119 to engineer  Delhi Daredevils’ four-wicket victory in the Indian Premier  League yesterday.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Higher global oil prices are  squeezing economies and family budgets in the Caribbean, one of  the last regions in the world still struggling to bounce back  from the global financial crisis.

On Monday, a Honduran special appeals court panel annulled two charges of corruption brought against former President Manuel Zelaya after the coup that deposed him in June 2009.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Los Angeles Clippers forward  Blake Griffin, whose soaring dunks became staples of nightly  highlight shows, was named NBA Rookie of the Year yesterday  as the first unanimous choice in 21 years.

(Barbados Nation) Prime Minister Freundel Stuart on Tuesday announced that the long-overdue employment rights legislation should become a reality by the end of this year.

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Recently the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published a report which dealt with, among other things, some of the challenges faced by the world’s Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in attracting foreign investment.

It just had to be one of the early issues of this year’s elections campaign. 

The gathering at Wednesday night’s Pushpanjali to commemorate the 173rd anniversary of the

Dear Editor, I have just read Ravi Dev‘s piece on Phagwah, Chutney and the Rum Syndrome in the March 20, 2011 Kaieteur News.