Daily Archive: Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Articles published on Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Waiting on APNU

With the entire Republic looking forward with bated breath to the first sitting of the National Assembly, one has to wonder as to the reason why – at least according to President Ramotar – APNU has called for the postponement of the summoning of the august body.

ECLAC cites hung Parliament in projections

The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN-ECLAC) says growth in private sector credit is expected to be moderate as a result of the new parliamentary dispensation which it said may lead to uncertainty about government’s policy agenda.

Biker dies after Devonshire Castle accident

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 2030h on December 26, 2011, at Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast, and which resulted in the death of motor cyclist Gordon Coates, 38 years, of Henrietta, Essequibo.

PNP: No election money from gay groups

(Jamaica Observer) Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) yesterday declared that it had not received any funding from any gay rights organisation locally or overseas, and dismissed such claims as propaganda generated by the ruling Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).

Eight killed in T&T over holiday weekend

(Trinidad Express) With eight persons being murdered in separate incidents over the long Christmas weekend, Commissioner of Police Dwayne Gibbs yesterday expressed concern over the incidents but assured the police will continue to do all in their power to deal with such incidents.

Delon Colins

Fireman murdered at Alness

A 29-year-old fireman lost his life on Christmas Eve after he was shot by one of three gunmen who confronted him at the home of his girlfriend at Alness, Corentyne, Berbice during a robbery.

Jamal Gay

Caledonia AIA hammer NA United 10-1

Festive season action in the 22nd annual Kashif and Shanghai tournament continued on Christmas and Boxing Day’s at the Blairmont and Mackenzie Sports Club grounds respectively, with Mill Ballers, Caledonia AIA, Amelia Ward and Milerock securing victories of varying difficulties.

The LCDS does not call for the curtailing of mining and forestry

Dear Editor, It is with interest I read of the Monday, December 26 Stabroek News online article titled ‘Norway deal likely for review by new Parliament’with the views attributed to AFC leader Raphael Trotman who is reported as saying that “reviewing the LCDS to remove conditions that are excessively adverse to small miners and loggers are among the priority issues for the party,” and that the “opposition dominated new Parliament plans to review several deals and miners have in the past called for a percentage of land to be exempted from the Guyana-Norway deal since they feel they cannot meet the standards.”

Brilliant Bale keeps Spurs in touch

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Gareth Bale’s superb double enabled Tottenham Hotspur to narrow the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City and Manchester United to seven points with a 2-0 win at Norwich City  yesterday.

William Woolford

Mechanisms for secure diamond trading strong – Woolford

With the seeming loss of credibility of the Kimberley Certification Scheme nine years after its coming into being, there is less confidence in the market that diamonds are ‘clean’ but a former head of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) believes Guyana still has strong mechanisms for trading in the gem.

Xmas baby

Xmas baby: Nineteen-year-old Kendra Richmond of Perth Village, Mahaicony received a joyous Christmas present in the form of her first child; a healthy baby boy, whom she gave birth to on

Thilan Samaraweera celebrates his century in unique fashion.

Sri Lanka on top after 14 wickets tumble

DURBAN, South Africa,  (Reuters) – Sri Lanka, looking to square the three-match series 1-1, were in complete command after 14 wickets tumbled on the second day of the second test against South Africa at Kingsmead  yesterday.

Russia’s Putin under challenge

Prime Minister, and de facto dominant leader in the Russian political system, Vladimir Putin, must have been taken by surprise at the revolt against his regime following the recent parliamentary elections in the country.

Sears closing up to 120 stores as sales slide

(Reuters) – Sears Holdings Corp will  close as many as 120 of its Kmart and Sears discount and  department stores after its holiday sales slumped, sending its  shares sliding more than 27 percent to their lowest level in  three years.