Daily Archive: Sunday, September 25, 2011

Articles published on Sunday, September 25, 2011

T&T fishermen hit by curfew

(Trinidad Guardian) Maritime attorney Nyree Alfonso says the imposition of the state of emergency (SoE) will redound to fishermen’s benefit since they are victims of crime on land and sea.

Jamaican wind farm saved country J$229M in five months

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Wigton Windfarm in Manchester produced enough energy to save the country expenditure estimated at more than $229 million on the importation of oil during the first five months of fiscal year 2011-12, according to data released by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ).

‘Why did T&T state regulators fail to act over CL Financial?’

(Trinidad Express) Even as public hearings into the collapse of financial giant CL Financial continue to reveal a disturbing picture of corporate greed, reckless dealings, dishonesty and misconduct at the highest level of the country’s largest conglomerate, questions remain about the role of the state regulators and auditors on record, PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC).

Cain upsets Perry in Florida Republican straw poll

 ORLANDO, Fla., (Reuters) – Former pizza executive  Herman Cain surprised rival Rick Perry with an upset victory yesterday in a Republican presidential straw poll in Florida,  dealing a disappointing loss to the Texas governor two days  after a shaky debate performance.  

PPP/C alliance has cost TUF, says deputy leader

Deputy Leader and long-standing member of The United Force (TUF) Michael Abraham feels that his party has lost popularity because of its alignment with the PPP/C administration and believes that if the party is to join forces with another group it should be the AFC.

Chin checked: Pompey unsuccessfully tries to regain his composure after the vicious left hook in round two sent him sprawling to the canvas. (Orlando Charles photo)

Pompey fails chin check test

By Emmerson Campbell A vicious knockout by Simeon ‘Candy Man’ Hardy brought the crowd at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall to its feet on Friday last at the staging of the 18th edition of the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) ProAm Friday Night fights.

Norway releases US$1.1M to Guyana outside GRIF

Norway has released US$1.1M to Guyana outside of the Guyana REDD+ Investment Fund (GRIF) – the agreed mechanism for the disbursement of funds under the two countries forests’ agreement – in order to enable Guyana to meet its contractual obligations under the partnership.

Unraveling GuySuCo’s economic illogic

While, as the saying goes, there is very little to be gained from crying over spilt milk, the fact of the matter is that the large income transfers made by the EU to Guyana (averaging over 8 per cent of Guyana’s GDP at its peak in the 1990s) when the Sugar Protocol was in force until 2006, have left few positive economic legacies. 

When they laugh, you’re done

The progression of the prominent, the ones who appear before us as elected politician, social activist, business tycoon, etc, is intriguing for the different stages in the professional lives of these individuals. 

Syria bans imports to save foreign currency

AMMAN (Reuters) – Syria has banned most imports except raw materials and grains, local businessmen said yesterday, in a move to preserve foreign currency reserves as pressure grows from a popular rebellion and Western sanctions against Syria’s rulers.

Prize winners and other competitors at the conclusion of yesterday’s 11-race card.

Persaud carts off feature event

Robin Persaud carted off the 35-lap Schoolboys and Novices race yesterday when National cycling Coach Hassan Mohammed and the Unitech Awning ran off a successful 11 race cycling meet at the National Park circuit, Thomas Lands.

Attack on Yemen opposition camp kills 17

SANAA, (Reuters) – At least 17 protesters and soldiers were killed during an attack by government forces on an opposition protest camp in Yemen’s capital after President Ali Abdullah Saleh returned after a three-month absence, witnesses and protesters said  yesterday.

The Amaila Falls road project should be re-tendered

Dear Editor, The government needs to rescind the contract awarded to Synergy Holdings Inc, for the construction of the road leading to the site of the Amaila Falls Hydroelectric Project, and re-tender with the aim of securing a competent contractor to rectify the shortcomings as identified in the report by international consultants BBFL Caribbean Ltd and Earth Investigation Systems Ltd.

Miriam J A Chancy

A Haitian winner

Guyana Prize Chairman of the Jury Victor Ramraj in his official report commented on the excellence of the poetry in the Guyana Prize 2010 which prompted the panel to select a shortlist of six books. 

Colin Klass

End of an era

Colin Klass’ 26- month ban “from taking part in any football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other)” is probably the best outcome that he could have hoped for.

Pressure grows on Sarkozy over Karachi kickbacks

PARIS (Reuters) – A corruption investigation is circling closer to President Nicolas Sarkozy as a third ally comes under pressure in the so-called “Karachi Affair”, accused of alerting a friend in police custody to secret witness testimony.

Take your licks, but don’t talk

In Guyana, an unusually large proportion of felony prosecutors in the High Court in order to prove their case and get a conviction rely heavily on written or oral confessions obtained from the accused while he was in police custody.

Variegated Tinamou

The Variegated Tinamou (Crypturellus variegates) species was first identified from a specimen collected in French Guiana and is the larger cousin to the Little Tinamou. 

Mix Up come out tops

Mix Up Dominoes Club enhanced its growing reputation as the country’s number one dominoes team when they ran out winners of the Wild Bunch 27-team competition.

Education

Yet another Education Month rolled around on September 1, with yet another new theme; this time, “Transforming Guyana through Science and Technology in Education.”