Daily Archive: Friday, September 2, 2011

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – A Chilean air force plane  disappeared near the Juan Fernandez islands in the Pacific  Ocean with 21 people aboard today and was presumed to have  crashed, authorities said.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – A criminal gang capable of  smuggling 10 tonnes of cocaine a month for Mexico’s bloody  Sinaloa cartel has been dismantled following the arrest of 36  suspects, Colombian authorities said today.

NEW ORLEANS, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Lee  threatened the Louisiana coast today with torrential rains  and flooding and shut nearly half of U.S.

President Bharrat Jagdeo today said that his decision to appoint Henry Greene as Police Commissioner was made after the US refused to provide information on a five-year probe which it said tied Greene to drug trafficking.

(Trinidad Guardian) Acting on a tip-off, heavily-armed Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) officers went to the Gasparillo Police Station yesterday, seizing a cellphone and a quantity of cash from Selwyn “Robocop” Alexis.

(Jamaica Observer) Controversy surrounded the final Caribbean Motor Racing Championships (CMRC) race in Barbados, which started after 6:00 pm in night-time conditions, raising concerns regarding the safety of competitors.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaican swim coach Nathan Brown has been charged in connection with Saturday’s robbery of Empire Supermarket in Cross Roads, St.

DAEGU, South Korea, (Reuters) – Jamaica’s Olympic  champion Veronica Campbell-Brown held off the challenge of  American Carmelita Jeter down the home straight with a storming  finish to win the women’s world 200 metres title for the first  time today.

(Barbados Nation) Embattled Barbados football officials David Hinds and Mark “Bob” Forde are no longer in The Bahamas.

With the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) saying that Police Commissioner Henry Greene “benefited from the proceeds of drug trafficking,”  – a charge he denied – the US, UK, Canada and EU mission chiefs here urged the government against going ahead with his appointment.

(Barbados Nation) Regular flights have resumed at low cost carrier REDjet, but there is a delay today.

A twenty-one-year-old University of Guyana (UG) student was this morning murdered by bandits, who attacked him and his girlfriend as they sat in his car parked next to the seawall.

US Ambassador to Guyana Roland Bullen in 2006 considered the Guyana Government so compromised by Roger Khan that he told Washington nothing would be done about him and the envoy cited the drug lord and a former official of the government as being instrumental in the infamous phantom squad.

(Trinidad Newsday) Seventeen Chinese and five Guyanese nationals along with a Public Transportation Services Corporation (PTSC) security guard and a man wanted on an outstanding warrant, were arrested during an early morning exercise along the Beetham Highway yesterday.

In the first half of this year, the country achieved real economic growth of 5.9%, according to the Mid-Year Report tabled by Minister of Finance, Dr.

The leadership of The United Force (TUF) dissolved into further confusion yesterday with meetings of rival executives seeking to depose its Presidential Candidate, Valerie Garrido-Lowe and Chairman Ishmail Muhammad.

Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) yesterday said that it discovered in excess of 3000 used condoms which caused a massive blockage at the corner of Sixth and Light streets Alberttown on Wednesday.

Sport Minister Dr. Frank Anthony yesterday chaired the first meeting of cricket’s top brass with the aim of setting up an Interim Management Committee for the game and in a statement the ministry said that the deliberations were “quite productive”.

The last of several dozen Caribbean Airlines (CAL) passengers, who were still stranded at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) yesterday, were expected to leave the airport today for the United States.

An elderly woman died on Wednesday after she was struck down by a vehicle being driven by a police constable.

Guyana will commence the historic journey to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when they tackle Barbados tonight at the National Stadium at Providence.

Santos Football Club looked unstoppable as they romped their way to a 5-0 win over Beacons Football Club last Wednesday in the 2011 under-23 Milo Football Tournament.

PNCR-1G Councillor Dexton Copeland was yesterday barred from a statutory sitting of the Region 10 Regional Democratic Council because of disorderly behaviour.

DAEGU, South Korea, CMC – Jamaican Melaine Walker failed in her title defence as American Lashinda Demus stormed to a world-leading time to win the women’s 400 metres hurdles at the World Championships yesterday.

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) yesterday announced that it has taken the decision to decommission all National Identification Cards issued before October 2009.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has dubbed the new broadcast law “defensive and ill-considered,” saying that it makes the PPP/C administration appear to be reluctant to divest its monopoly over broadcasting.

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – A tame batting effort saw West Indies Women plunge to their first defeat in their four-match One-Day International against Pakistan Women, going down by three wickets at Arnos Vale here yesterday.

National cyclist Geron Williams made the most of his six-month stay in the United States where he was training and also competing in various events.

Two adults accused of assaulting a schoolboy were yesterday each admitted to bail in the sum of $10,000 by Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Government is seeking $2.6B in extra provisions including $500M for the Amerindian Development Fund and $209M for severance payments to former Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) Diamond estate workers as well as $200M for a housing fund for teachers.

Nicola Ramdyhan failed to move past the quarterfinal rounds of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) under-13 development tournament in Suriname when the tournament continued last Wednesday.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Roger Federer and Serena  Williams both swept into the third round of the U.S.

Murder accused Dwayne Jordan yesterday said that on the day his wife was killed, he found her with another man who then viciously attacked him.

DAEGU, South Korea, (Reuters) – Jamaican Usain Bolt  returns to the Daegu Stadium yesterday with a second chance to  put his stamp on the 13th world championships five days after  his 100 metres debacle.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has  expressed “grave concern” that the government “still cannot competently protect its fishermen from pirates on the high seas.”

Dear Editor, I wish to make clear the history of Caribbean Aviation Maintenance Services Limited (CAMS) becoming a designated fuel handling agent at Ogle Airport, for the benefit of the public.

Almost two weeks after a letter issued by the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC) raised concerns about restrictions on the export of logs, stakeholders continue to debate how to ease the shortage of lumber and the impact it is having on housing construction and other sectors.

Dear Editor, I sat at home and observed for three-four days, as I have done from time to time over the years,   a coloured misty-like mixture of dust and smoke being discharged into the atmosphere from a towering metal chimney changing colour from pink-brown to gold-brown to peachlike to rust-brown.

The brother of businessman Harry Jodhan, who was robbed of $4M by two men during an armed robbery at the Conversation Tree Access Road  on Tuesday evening  has refused to cooperate with the police as the investigations into the incident continued yesterday.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Former boxing champ and  Olympic gold medalist Oscar De La Hoya says he is battling  addictions to cocaine and alcohol and seeking to rebuild his  relationship with his wife after being unfaithful.

“Our Culture Our Heritage Our Life: A Fusion of Indigenous Diversity” was the theme chosen as Guyanese countywide began commemorating Amerindian Heritage Month. 

More than 30 local businesses are expected to participate in the Third Caribbean-China Economic Forum scheduled to take place in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago from September 12 to 13.

Dear Editor, The following comment appeared on Demerara Waves below a picture of pickets protesting the charging a young man for allegedly showing the middle finger to a presidential convoy.

GALLE, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Off spinner Nathan Lyon  dazzled on his international debut by capturing five wickets as  Australia bowled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 105 runs in their  first innings of the opening test yesterday.

DAEGU, South Korea, (Reuters) – After putting her  life on ice for two days, defending champion  Allyson Felix eased  into the final of the women’s 200 metres at the world  championships yesterday.

The upbeat soundings among international banks and investment companies regarding the likely movement in the price of gold in the short to medium term are manifested in predictions ranging from US$2,000.00 an ounce by year end to one particular prediction of US$5,000.00 an ounce in the foreseeable future.

Dear Editor, This letter is a sincere appeal to all of our religious, youth, business, civil and political leaders to pause and take stock of the clear decline in our cultural condition.

A teenager arraigned on two counts of armed robbery and a larceny charge was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

LCDS

DAEGU, South Korea, (Reuters) – Former world 100  metres record holder Asafa Powell has decided he will not run in  the Jamaican relay team at the Daegu world championships, his  agent said yesterday.

Dear Editor, There is a businessman (name given) on the Goed Fortuin Public Road, WBD, who operates a car service.

A 34-year-old woman accused of stealing electricity was yesterday admitted to bail in the sum of $20,000 when she appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

No effort The disclosure on migration emerging from the Wikileaks cable appearing in the daily newspapers might well explain the lack of urgency on the part of the current administration to create the conditions for faster private sector jobs in Guyana. 

The NDC office at No. 54 Village, Corentyne, Berbice was on Wednesday night broken into and two security guards attacked by armed bandits, who carted off $50,000.

Dear Editor, September marks the fourth month since the Lethem Power Company (LPC) decided to institute a reduced electricity supply to Lethem and its environs on the grounds that it was difficult to get a reliable supply of fuel for its generator due to the rainy season and the deteriorating GT-Lethem road.

TRIPOLI,  (Reuters) – Muammar Gaddafi urged his  supporters from hiding to fight on as Libya’s new interim rulers  met world leaders yesterday to discuss reshaping a nation torn  by 42 years of one-man rule and six months of civil war.

The Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club as part of its cricket development programme on Sunday would be hosting a one-day 20/20 tournament at the Port Mourant Cricket Ground.

At about 03:45hrs yesterday, ranks of a mobile police patrol stopped and searched motor car PNN 3252, along Annandale Public Road, ECD, during which an unlicensed .38 special revolver

The growth of the local information technology sector and its application to other key areas of national development including health, education and the economy must be attended by a commensurate enhancement in Guyana’s capacity to service and repair equipment and to provide other forms of support to the sector, Chief Executive Officer of Starr Computers Mike Mohan told Stabroek Business in an interview earlier this week.

The Bakewell Softball Tournament organized by the Guyana Softball League continued last Sunday with matches in the open and over-40 categories at various grounds.

Dear Editor, Limited as my exposure has been to Clem Seecharan’s authorship, ie, to Sweetening Bitter Sugar, I have been an admirer of his scholarship.

MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Modern states should not restrict  Internet freedoms, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said yesterday, apparently trying to dispel concerns the government  might crack down on dissent ahead of elections.

The Golden Jaguars and the Bajan national team are scheduled to clash for three days of exciting football beginning today through to Sunday.

Two hundred and ten of the 229 Caribbean Airlines passengers who were forced to make the JFK International Airport their home since Monday finally arrived in Guyana yesterday morning with some of them facing more woes as all their luggage was not on the plane.

Dear Editor, It was with no small amount of amusement that I saw, at last, the shortlist for the Guyana Prize for Literature 2011.

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – A Chinese tycoon who plans to  build a resort on an isolated patch of land in Iceland said on  Wednesday that there were no political motives behind the  project, after its strategic location raised security concerns  in the island nation.

Experts analyst are predicting that the sustained surge in the price of gold will persist for some time to come.

For some, their minds, psyches and vocabulary heavily influenced by foreign lifestyles and development, the Guyana “summer” is at an end.

Mc Watt double winner at Guyana Prize for Literature awards

The Berbice Cricket Board in order to  expose younger players to a higher level of cricket has organized a series of 40-overs cricket matches between the Berbice Under-21 team and their counterparts from Georgetown and the East Coast.

Fingers

Dear Editor, It is now known to all that football in Guyana is now class in the absence of Klass.

Carina Car

There has been widespread condemnation of the massacre of 52 people at the Casino Royale, in Monterrey, Mexico, on August 25.

Officials

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Singer Marc Anthony yesterday denied rumours that secret affairs with other women  broke apart his marriage to “American Idol” superstar Jennifer  Lopez earlier this year.

(Antigua Observer) St. John’s Antigua- Thirty-seven-year-old Sherwin Carty, also known as “Baah Bastini” of Guyana, appeared in court yesterday for the first time since police cast an island-wide dragnet for him in connection with an August 18 kidnapping in Ottos.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 423’s trading results showed consideration of $139,632 from 11,636 shares traded in 7 transactions as compared to session 422 which showed consideration of $15,539,530 from 240,942 shares traded in 13 transactions.