Daily Archive: Thursday, May 12, 2011

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A pivotal moment in the  long, tortuous quest to find Osama bin Laden came years before  U.S.

Wesley Lancaster who is accused of stealing a quantity of items from the Chinese Garment Store which was gutted by fire at Linden on Sunday was today remanded to prison when he made his appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

(Trinidad Express) The global shortage of medically trained practitioners is making it difficult for this Government to fill vacancies within the health sector, says Health Minister Therese Baptiste-Cornelis.

(Jamaica Observer) An investigation has started into the disappearance of almost 42 pounds of gold (scrap jewellery) from the Half-Way-Tree Police Station where it was being kept as evidence in relation to a pending trial in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court.

(Jamaica Gleaner) On the anniversary of Bob Marley’s death yesterday, SiriusXM’s reggae-music channel, The Joint, began a five-day tribute series to the music icon.

Bloomberg is reporting that Texan financier Allen Stanford is scheduled to go on trial on September 12 in Houston on charges he led a US$7 billion investor fraud.

St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Denzil L. Douglas was not injured when his vehicle was involved in a four car accident while on his way to work yesterday morning, a release from his office said last night.

MUNICH, Germany, (Reuters) – A German court sentenced  John Demjanjuk to five years in prison today for his role  in the killing of 27,900 Jews at the Nazi death camp Sobibor.

In a letter today to Stabroek News and Kaieteur News, Prime Minister Sam Hinds defended businessman Fip Motilall over his trading of the licence for the Amaila Hydro Plant to Sithe Global.

PNCR presidential candidate David Granger faced the business community yesterday promising to tackle crime, overhaul the education system and revive the economy if he wins the presidency later this year, but he was also forced to address yet again questions about his involvement in the 1973 elections.

Police are on the hunt for a gunman who fatally wounded a 53-year-old shop owner      at Mowasi Backdam, Konawaruk in Region Seven.

The lorry driver accused of causing the death of Quincy Vibert Kelman following an accident on Mandela Avenue on Sunday night was yesterday admitted to bail in the sum of $300,000.

Police on the Essequibo Coast were yesterday searching for four young men who escaped from the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) facility at Onderneeming on Monday evening.

The handiwork of persons with disabilities came to the fore yesterday when the Open Doors Centre in Sophia showcased their talent at an Open Day.

The apparent mechanism by which any REDD funds accruing to Amerindian communities would be spent—essentially through approval by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs—is “inappropriate,” according to a Norwegian report which described it as “a rather paternalistic system.”

Garbage collection is expectedly to resume in the city shortly as City Hall is expected to honour its financial obligations to garbage contractors, who have withdrawn their services over overdue payments.

The PPP yesterday said that former Office of the President (OP) staffer Dr Randy Persaud was arrested by members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) for “no apparent reason” and it condemned the local press for publishing misleading accounts of the incident.

Almost a week after a freshly made “channa bomb” was found in a washroom at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, authorities are yet to determine how it ended up there and for what purpose.

Local Non-Governmental Organisa-tion (NGO) Monique’s Caring Hands Support Centre has launched ‘Soca De Vote,’ a project aimed at informing and empowering citizens with the knowledge that will enable them to participate effectively in the upcoming elections.

Government is well on its way to completing the appropriate framework for the liberalisation of the telecoms sector, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said on Tuesday.

A Japanese national and a local man were jailed on Tuesday after they were found guilty of cocaine and ganja trafficking by Magistrate Krishndat Persaud at the Springlands Court.

Over the next five days of the first Digicel Test match against Pakistan, West Indies captain Darren Sammy will undergo a series of tests at the Guyana National Stadium.

The preliminary inquiry (PI) into the charges levelled against William Light for the murders of Cedrick Blackman and Ann Cham-A-Koon continued on Tuesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court before acting Chief Magistrate

A man accused of robbing another man at knife-point on South Road was on Tuesday remanded by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

MANCHESTER, (Reuters) – FIFA president Sepp Blatter  wants the vote-selling scandal which has damaged attempts by  world soccer’s governing body to clean up its image to be sorted  out by the time he stands for re-election on June 1.

Two siblings accused of assaulting each other were on Monday placed on self-bail by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Manchester United fans will be  delighted by the twist of fate that could see their team secure  a record 19th top-flight championship on Saturday, the same day  Manchester City appear in the FA Cup final.

A labourer was on Tuesday remanded when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where a charge of simple larceny was levelled against him.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Fatigue had been the biggest  reason for the premature exit from the playoffs by the NBA  champion Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star guard Kobe Bryant said yesterday.

Less than 24 hours after he was severely burnt in a fire at his Enmore, East Coast Demerara home, three-year-old Tony Ramlogan succumbed early yesterday morning.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, (Reuters) – South African Tim  Clark said yesterday he is not going to let a nagging elbow  injury get in the way of defending his Players Championship  title this week at the TPC Sawgrass.

The police have issued a wanted bulletin for an Albouystown resident whom they say is wanted in connection with narcotics trafficking.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Combative players union, WIPA, has slammed comments by UWI Cave Hill principal Sir Hilary Beckles describing former captain Chris Gayle’s brand of leadership, and has called for his immediate resignation as a West Indies Cricket Board director.

A post-mortem examination performed on the remains of the Kilcoy cane-harvester who died last Thursday after a severe beating proved that he died from acute peritonitis and ruptured stomach.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Allegations of physical assault against incumbent president Paul Campbell have marred the build-up to yesterday’s Jamaica Cricket Association elections.

Bridgetown, Barbados – The WICB yesterday announced that former West Indies captain Carl Hooper has been appointed Batting Coach at the Sagicor High Performance Center.

Police on Tuesday arrested two men after destroying two marijuana fields and several kilogrammes of dried marijuana at Millie’s Hide Out Backdam, Linden-Soesdyke Highway.

Regal Stationery and Computer Centre over-35 males 20/20 and females open 10/10 Softball Cricket Tournament organized by the Guyana Softball League in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport continued last Sunday at various venues.

The President and Executive Committee of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) yesterday extended congratulations to Devendra Bishoo on his selection to the West Indies team for the first Test Match at the National Stadium, Providence beginning today.

AMMAN, (Reuters) – Syrian tanks shelled residential  districts in two towns yesterday and at least 19 people were  killed across the country, rights campaigners said, as President  Bashar al-Assad’s forces fought to crush a seven-week uprising.

Scottsburg United of Corriverton defeated Blairmont on first innings points last Sunday at the Blairmont Community Centre Ground to book their spot in the final of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB)/Ricks and Sari Agro Industries Under-13 cricket competition.

By Treiston Joseph The second edition of the President’s/Jefford Track and Field Classic had its official launching yesterday at Digicel’s head office on Fort and Barrack Streets, Kingston.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A Republican who sits on the  Senate Armed Services Committee viewed the death photos of  Osama bin Laden yesterday and said the pictures — some  gruesome — leave no doubt the al Qaeda leader is dead.

TRIPOLI, (Reuters) – Libyan rebels said they took  control of Misrata airport in heavy fighting with Muammar  Gaddafi’s forces yesterday, seizing large quantities of  weapons and munitions in a major victory in the besieged city.

Dear Editor, A young man was stranded in Lethem for over three days without money and sought financial assistance from a relative on the coast.

The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) in association with Olympic Solidarity will be hosting a FIBA level one coaching clinic from May 23-30 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, according to a GABF release  yesterday.

Dear Editor, On Tuesday I was bitten by a centipede (a 7” monster), an experience I will never like to re-live.

Police yesterday said they had arrested the prime suspect in Friday’s night armed robbery on Mandela Avenue during searches and raids on 25 buildings The police, in a release, said that the suspect was arrested while the police conducted searches and raids in the city and its environs.

St John’s, Antigua – Following widely reported public comments from Chris Gayle and Jerome Taylor pertaining to injuries sustained by them and their treatment and care, the WICB reviewed all systems and protocols pertaining to injury management of players.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Hedge fund founder Raj  Rajaratnam was found guilty on all 14 counts of insider trading  in a sweeping victory for the government and a vindication of  its aggressive use of phone taps to pursue Wall Street crimes.

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The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) said five local producers of indigenous processed foods are in Canada to participate in the annual SIAL-11 agricultural trade show in Toronto.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The International Cricket  Council’s rule-making committee recommended unanimously yesterday the adoption of the Decision Review System (DRS) in  all international matches.

CHICAGO/LONDON,  (Reuters) – An experimental vaccine  helped monkeys with a form of the AIDS virus control the  infection for more than a year, suggesting it may lead to a  vaccine for people, U.S.

Dear Editor, The right of asylum is an ancient juridical notion which can be traced back to the Greeks and the Egyptians.

(Jamaica Observer) Prime Minister Bruce Golding on Tuesday announced that 10,000 jobs will be slashed from the public sector over the next five years under a rationalisation programme that will save the country between J$40 billion and J$50 billion over the period and improve efficiency and productivity.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Ireland’s hopes of competing at  the 2015 World Cup were boosted yesterday when the world  governing board’s cricket committee recommended a qualifying  competition for the 50-over tournament.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters Life!) – Bob Marley’s battle  with cancer ended in a Miami hospital 30 years ago on  Wednesday, bringing to a premature close the life of reggae  music’s most important standard-bearer.

I Didn’t Qualify for the Tourist Visa, What Now? This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions applicants ask when refused a Tourist Visa at the U.S.

Dear Editor, I am constantly being agitated to say something, ever since the announcement of Guyana’s decision to observe and celebrate the UN declaration of the year of people of African descent.

Police on Tuesday recovered an unlicensed 12-gauge shotgun while conducting a search on the No.

The police are seeking Mohamed Enan Hussein Ramzan known as Raj Persaud and Imran; and Macksood Khatweeb called “Makie” or “Tiger” for questioning

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Foreign aid, education and  health programs would faced the steepest spending cuts in the  coming fiscal year under a spending plan released by  Republicans in the U.S.

It was revealed this week that immigration officials in Trinidad and Tobago had been seeking and finding illegal Chinese immigrants who are being used to provide free labour at casinos, supermarkets, restaurants and private members’ clubs.

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(Trinidad Express) Fired government senator and minister Mary King wants an independent investigation to be conducted on her behalf.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul stands out as a great Guyanese, joining the long list of sportspersons who escaped the poverty of small-village rural living to conquer the world.

JAIPUR, India, (Reuters) – Chris Gayle kept up his  red-hot form with an unbeaten half-century to steer Royal  Challengers Bangalore to a nine-wicket victory over Rajasthan  Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) yesterday.

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