Daily Archive: Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu dances during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) show in Toronto June 25, 2011.

BRIDGETOWN,  (Reuters) – India fast bowler Ishant  Sharma captured two wickets in four balls today to  briefly put the squeeze on West Indies during a rain-shortened  second day of the second test in Barbados.

Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon has confirmed that Brazil is taking longer than usual to respond to the proposed posting of Local Government Minister Kellawan Lall as Ambassador to Brasilia saying today the delay is the longest in recent years.

The police say they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 1220h.

At about 1955h yesterday, police said taxi-driver Carlton Jerrick, 50 years of North East La Penitence, Georgetown, was attacked and robbed of his motor car at Meadow Brook Gardens, Georgetown, by two men whom he had picked up as passengers.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Roger Federer’s dreams of a  seventh Wimbledon title were shattered by an extraordinary  comeback from Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who won an epic  quarter-final 3-6 6-7 6-4 6-4 6-4 today.

Two of Suriname’s most wanted criminals, including a Guyana-born man, were last night seriously injured during an operation by the neighbouring country’s Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and another man was mortally injured.

The Guyana Power and Light company is aiming for 24-hour power supply to the Essequibo River islands of Leguan and Wakenaam.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The United States Embassy in Kingston has finally responded to Prime Minister Bruce Golding’s allegation that its officials were, among other things, “belligerent and aggressive” in diplomatic talks relating to the extradition request for accused drug kingpin Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Senator Dorothy Lightbourne has been dumped from her post as justice minister and attorney general, making her the biggest casualty of the long-anticipated reshuffle of the Bruce Golding Cabinet.

Bollywood actress Genelia D’Souza arrives on the green carpet during the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in Toronto June 25, 2011.

BRIDGETOWN,  (Reuters) – Indian batsman Suresh Raina  has been fined 25 percent of his match fee for showing dissent  at an umpire’s decision during the first day of the second test  against West Indies, the International Cricket Council (ICC)  said today.

(De Ware Tijd) Political key figures are allegedly trying to appropriate considerable pieces of land.

Government yesterday staunchly defended the evaluation process for the first tender for the supply of computers for the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project and said that Giftland OfficeMax was disqualified because it submitted a “counterfeit” Lenovo computer sample.

A two-year-old boy died today when he grabbed onto a live wire, part of the illegal wiring taking electricity into his home.

The Intraserv bus service between Lethem and the coastland has ended and might only be restarted if the trail is upgraded.

Photographer Delano Williams, who is accused of causing the death of Sewcharran Persaud Ugraj while allegedly driving under the influence, was yesterday admitted to bail in the sum of $350,000 by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

Joyce Tang last saw her son six months ago when he left for the goldfields of the North West District.

Three armed bandits tied up a fisherman at sea around 2 am yesterday before going to his home at Cromarty Farm, Corentyne and robbing his family of almost $1M in gold jewellery.

Buxton residents yesterday decried the poor response from ranks at the Vigilance Police Station to reports of crimes coming from the community.

Parents and schoolchildren yesterday picketed at the Rosignol Stelling to highlight their disapproval over the removal of the pontoon which was replaced with a speedboat.

The teenaged girl, who police said staged her own kidnapping, was yesterday admitted to bail in the sum of $120,000 after appearing before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

A robbery was foiled on Monday night when a would-be thief was dealt several chops about his body before being taken into custody.

A seamstress of No. 12 Village, West Coast Berbice said she was humiliated after the police went to her home on Saturday and took her to the Fort Wellington Station because she demanded payment for her work.

Guyanese businessman Desmond ‘DA’ Alphonso arrived in Guyana yesterday on a chartered flight from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), from where he was deported on a conviction of harbouring wanted criminals, after living there for the past 40 years.

As the floodwaters at Kwakwani recede, there are growing concerns about extensive damage to the waterfront roads being traversed by heavy vehicles.

Truck driver Godfrey Austin, who was involved in the accident at Matthew’s Ridge, North West District, on Sunday, during which three persons were killed, was taken back to the scene by ranks yesterday.

The proposed International Centre for Biodiversity Research (ICBR) and Low Carbon Development (LCD) to be established here should have direct input in the policy-making process and its research can be applied for development planning in Guyana.

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds has lauded the opening of the Kalyan Centre and Shopping Plaza as a place where devotees can practice their religion and persons can learn about Hinduism.

Guyana will soon have its first “comprehensive” Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI) Strategic Plan in the coming months, placing more focus on diseases which have been overshadowed by HIV/AIDS.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Another dramatic top order collapse saw West Indies tottering at the close after they had earlier toppled India for a disappointing 201, on the opening day of the second Test here yesterday.

CARICOM is bestowing its 10th Caribbean Community Triennial Award for Women on UWI Deputy Principal and gender professor Dr Violet Eudine Barriteau.

Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and incoming Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr Denzil Douglas says the regional body has made significant strides in the fight against HIV and AIDS, besides other solid achievements in the health sector.

By Treiston Joseph The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to pull out of the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) elections leaving just one constituent of the GCB that being the Essequibo Cricket Board able to attend  the upcoming meeting.

Minister within the Ministry of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran presented a pick-up truck to Region One to boost the delivery of health care in all the villages.

Defending regional Under-15 champions Trinidad and Tobago will come up against Guyana in the opening match of the regional Under 15 championships on Saturday at the Inshan Ali ground in Preysal, Trinidad.

LONDON, (Reuters Life!) – When the Wimbledon tennis  championships got under way at the All England Club in the  1900s, refined-looking competitors wore boater hats, long  sleeves, neatly pressed trousers and floor length dressers.

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has appointed a new health coordinator to boost the delivery of its services in all the administrative regions.

LONDON, (Reuters) – When Rafa Nadal seeks refuge in  a towel or an angry Andy Murray mutters to himself, they are not  just amusing the Wimbledon crowd with their quirky habits but  honing their “peak performance state”.

Early childhood care and development will be explored from all angles at a four-day regional forum now ongoing in St Vincent and the Grenadines, a press release from the CARICOM Secretariat at Turkeyen said.

Chairman of CARICOM’s Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) Samuel Condor has urged the United States not to forget their friends in the region as that country moves closer to election mode.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Two years ago, Victor Ortiz  seemingly had the world at his feet, charming fans with a  1,000-watt smile outside the ring and electrifying them with  his explosive fighting style between the ropes.

Dear Editor, GWI wishes to express gratitude to your publication for highlighting the complaint made by Mr Charles Conway in the Stabroek News of Wednesday, June 22, 2011.

The Ministry of Health has said the hydroclave system, which processes biomedical waste from medical facilities in the city, has been installed but is not yet fully operational.

Dear Editor, In the ‘Stella Says’ article of June 25, Stella Ramsaroop sets out the responses gleaned from the three presidential candidates on the following question: “Tell me what is your view of older men who seek out girls under the age of 18 for sexual relations?”

RALEIGH, North Carolina, (Reuters) – Disgraced  Olympic and world 400 metres champion LaShawn Merritt has been  cleared to compete in August’s world championships, USA Track &  Field (USATF) said yesterday.

CGX Energy Inc has appointed David Christian to its Board of Directors.

Dear Editor, A letter caught my attention in the Stabroek News edition of Saturday, June 25 authored by Karl Singh (‘The response of the regional administration to the Region 9 flood was timely and unprecedented’). 

BERLIN, (Reuters) – Reigning WBO, IBF and IBO world  heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko promised Briton David  Haye would be a better person after he was through with him in  their title fight on Saturday.

The US Army band State of the State and the Guyana Defence Force Military Band will be holding a public performance tomorrow afternoon, on the northern lawn of the Public Buildings, Brickdam.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela and Cuba released  new photographs and video footage of President Hugo Chavez yesterday in an effort to stop speculation the socialist leader  was seriously ill after undergoing surgery in Havana.

Dear Editor, Permit me to respond to a letter written by Rafiq T Khan and published in the Thursday, June 23 edition of the Stabroek News under the caption ‘What is the rationale behind the bureaucratic nonsense at the GRA?’

LONDON, (Reuters) – A fiery opening spell from fast  bowler James Anderson allowed Alastair Cook to celebrate his  first home match as England’s one-day captain with a thumping  110-run win over a shell-shocked Sri Lanka at the Oval yesterday.

The Canadian High Commission has announced a change in the procedure for persons visiting the mission.

Dear Editor, Whereas in the past drivers had to renew their driver’s licence every year, now a driver is given a driver’s licence that is valid for three years and is renewed on his or her birth date.

Mike Gayadin shot a net 67 to win last Saturday’s inaugural (Canada/America) Can AM Challenge Medal Play golf tournament sponsored by overseas members of the Lusignan golf Club.

KABUL, (Reuters) – At least 10 Afghan civilians were  killed when suicide bombers and heavily armed Taliban insurgents  attacked a hotel frequented by Westerners in the Afghan capital  late yesterday, Afghan officials said.

During a simple ceremony, the winners of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Inter-Association Tournament Under-17 Competition, Georgetown, were rewarded by their association at the SleepIn Hotel.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – French Finance Minister  Christine Lagarde yesterday clinched the top job at the IMF,  keeping the international lender in the hands of a European at  a time of growing concern over a possible Greek debt default.

Dear Editor, Proudly we are once again being featured as a top eco-destination to see and visit.

Deborah Ann Pereira-Collins was yesterday remanded to prison on a charge that she attempted to mail almost one kilogramme of marijuana, which was hidden in a box of cornflakes and a tin of milk.

TRIPOLI/AMSTERDAM,  (Reuters) – Libya’s Muammar  Gaddafi could fall within two to three months, the International  Criminal Court’s prosecutor said yesterday, as rebels sought to  build on a gradual advance towards Tripoli.

Giftland’s Office Max outfitted the three Guyanese female players selected for the West Indies Team which will compete in a few weeks time in the Cayman Islands.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs Pauline Sukhai presented two ATVs to Taushida and Rukumuto villages, during an outreach exercise in the Region Nine community on Thursday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Maria Sharapova powered into the Wimbledon semi-finals with an awesome display every bit as spectacular as the thunder claps that rattled the All England Club yesterday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Annual funding for research and  development (R&D) in the fight against malaria has quadrupled  over 16 years, generating the strongest pipeline of potential  treatments in history, according to a report yesterday.

Dear Editor, Again, I must apologise for responding to the message sent by the photograph of the GuySuCo’s CEO in Stabroek Business of June 24, 2011.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexico has increased  security spending six-fold in the past five years but  carjackings, kidnappings and other violent crime are rising  steadily, an independent study showed yesterday.

TOKYO, (Reuters Life!) – Women around the world feel  stressed and pressed for time, but women in emerging markets are  more stressed than their sisters in developed nations — and  Indian women say they are the most stressed of all, according to  a survey published yesterday.

After her People’s Partnership government’s recent celebration of one year in office, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has undertaken a reshuffle of her Cabinet, in the midst of pressures from various sides of the political and economic arenas.

HONG KONG, (Reuters) – The International Cricket  Council (ICC) yesterday retained the 14-team format for the  2015 World Cup, succumbing to pressure from non-test playing  nations who will have four representations in the elite 50-overs  tournament.

Stuart Kaufman, speaking of extreme cases of ethnic violence, suggests that politicians can only stir up ethnic discontent if there is some historical experience to support their positions.

(Jamaica Gleaner) With Jamaica getting ready to celebrate 50 years of political independence from the United Kingdom next year, most Jamaicans are of the view that the country would have been better off had it remained a colony of Britain.

Dear Editor, It has been over four years (30.4.07) since I submitted my appeal with all records of ontributions to NIS (NIS # -056295). 

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