Daily Archive: Thursday, November 3, 2011

Articles published on Thursday, November 3, 2011

CANU makes cocaine bust in Berbice

A Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) operation in Berbice today netted 40 kilogrammes (82 pounds) of cocaine and five suspects including a Canadian national have been held, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said this morning.

Cuba set to allow buying, selling of homes

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cubans will be able to buy and  sell houses for the first time in more than five decades in a  long-awaited reform that legalizes what many have done for  years but also restricts how much property they can own,  state-run press said today.

Police confront Oakland protesters with tear gas

OAKLAND, California, (Reuters) – Police in riot gear  clashed with protesters in Oakland in the early morning hours  today, firing tear gas to disperse demonstrators  lingering in the streets after a day of mostly peaceful rallies  against economic inequality and police brutality.

The Under-20 Lady Jaguars goal-scorers. (Left to right) Otesha Charles, Captain Ashlee Savona, Tessa Edwards and Elysia Prasad. (Orlando Charles photo)

Lady Jaguars hammer Antigua 7-0

The Under-20 Lady Jaguars romped to a convincing 7-0 victory over Antigua and Barbuda in the opening Group D qualifying round at Uitvlugt Community Centre Ground yesterday for the 2012 Under-20 World Cup next year in Uzbekistan.

Bishoo thrilled to play his part

MIRPUR, Bangladesh, CMC – Devendra Bishoo continued the impressive start to his international career, when he finished with career-best bowling, leading West Indies to a 229-run victory in the second Test against Bangladesh yesterday.

 Mohammad Amir

Others involved in cricket fixing, says agent

LONDON, (Reuters) – Sports agent Mazhar Majeed pleaded  guilty to spot fixing charges and told a British criminal court  that a fourth unnamed Pakistan cricketer was involved with  former captain Salman Butt in corrupting the sport, the Press  Association reported yesterday.

Robert Badal

Robert Badal endorses AFC

Businessman Robert Badal yesterday endorsed the Alliance For Change (AFC) to lead the next government, calling the party “the most credible option” to take the country forward.

Ramotar should agree to a presidential debate

Dear Editor, Guyanese voters should know where the candidates and/or political parties stand on the various issues such as jobs, rebuilding industries, creating a safe and dynamic business environment education, resources development, UG (better funding and facilities including the need for a radio station), the roles of science and technology, research and development, human rights, the freedom of information act, freedom of the press and independent public institutions.

Azim Bassarath

TTCB launches plans for cricket supremacy

(Trinidad Express) The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) has approached the Ministry of Sport for funding to facilitate the preparation of the men’s senior team for the 2012 regional season, which gets underway in early January with the Caribbean Twenty20.

Tucville man remanded over Cuyuni cocaine

A 33-year-old Tucville resident who allegedly had 61.1 grammes of cocaine in his possession in the Cuyuni for the purpose of trafficking was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court.

Lionel Messi

The sky’s the limit for goal-machine Messi

MADRID, (Reuters) – Lionel Messi is 34 goals short of  becoming Barcelona’s all-time top scorer after netting a  hat-trick in the Champions League on Tuesday, and the only real  question left is when he will achieve that accolade and not if.

November 28 marks a defining moment for Guyanese

Dear Editor, There comes a time in the life of every individual when one is called upon to take a stand, and the choice made decides whether that person is resolved to shed the confines of the familiar but inhibiting and reach out for change, new and perhaps a bit discomfiting but certainly exhilarating and imbued with tremendous possibilities.

Benjamin Netanyahu

Reuters World News Highlights

CANNES, France – The leaders of Germany and France told  Greece yesterday it would not receive another cent in  European aid until it decides whether it wants to stay in the  euro zone.

Investigating trees

In the wee hours of Sunday morning this week, amid heavy rain and high winds, an Ite Palm tree fell on Buffer Dam, North-East La Penitence smashing a small one-bedroom home, killing a five-year-old girl and bringing untold grief to her family and relatives.