Articles published on Thursday, January 19, 2012
A Muslim scholar attached to the Turkeyen Masjid, who was recently accused of sexually molesting four boys, aged 4 to 10 years old, has since been arrested and released on station bail; he has also been sent on leave, while investigations are ongoing.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department named eight individuals and entities today as drug traffickers, including a Guatemalan drug lord believed to be one of the most prolific Central American narcotics traffickers, and banned Americans from having any dealings with them.
LILONGWE, (Reuters) – Malawi’s president has ordered police to arrest anyone who attacks women wearing trousers or miniskirts after several females were stripped by mobs angry at their non-traditional dress.
(Reuters) – Eastman Kodak Co, the photography icon that invented the hand-held camera, has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to shrink significantly after a prolonged plunge for one of America’s best-known companies.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Texas Governor Rick Perry dropped out of the race for the 2012 Republican U.S.
In a history making moment, the army today announced the promotion of Guyana’s first female Colonel, Windee Algernon, who has been elevated in rank from Substantive Lieutenant Colonel, in accordance with Part III Section 16 of the Defence Act Chapter 15:01, of 1977.
The Caribbean Media Corporation is reporting that Prime Minister Tillman Thomas this morning confirmed that Joseph Gilbert has been fired as minister of environment in his Government.
President Donald Ramotar this morning said doing more to strengthen the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will depend on economic growth and he warned the army to ensure that it gets value for money in its procurement.
DHAKA, (Reuters) – The Bangladesh army has foiled a coup planned against the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, a military spokesman said today.
Several Hope, East Coast Demerara farmers say that ongoing work on the Hope Canal has seen some of their crops destroyed and the authorities are mum on compensation promised.
The man implicated in the murder of 32-year-old Rushelle Rodney has since contacted the woman’s relatives and reportedly took responsibility for the crime and also indicated that he is in Suriname.
Acting on a tip-off, agents attached to the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) and the GDF Coastguard yesterday morning intercepted a Trinidad-bound fishing vessel with a quantity of cocaine and marijuana.
The government diverted almost all of the money it received in Phase One of the Global Fund for work specifically with men who have sex with men (MSM) to other programmes, according to a new study, which also found that existing programmes here for the vulnerable group are small scale.
A woman is alleging that she was shot in the left arm by a police rank who mistook her for a bandit as she was taking a bath on her verandah at Sparendaam Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara, on Tuesday evening.
A miner accused of being a marijuana trafficker was on Tuesday remanded to prison by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (CMC) Ruthless fast bowling from Tino Best and Fidel Edwards positioned them and wonky batting ushered Barbados to an eight-wicket victory over Sussex Sharks on Wednesday, virtually sewing up a place in the semi-finals of the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament.
Members of the Isseneru village council on Monday met with Amerindian Affairs Minister Pauline Sukhai to address the continued operations of a mining company in the Mazaruni community that was issued with two cease work orders, but will have to await a court decision on the situation.
The father of Vishnu Santiee testified yesterday that he had seen and recognized two men who were involved in killing his son in 2005, but had not testified to this during the preliminary inquiry in the magistrate’s court.
A Republic Lecture Series is among the new activities on the Mashramani calendar that is intended counter criticisms that government-planned events for the national celebrations are too “wine-up” focused, according to Culture Minister Dr Frank Anthony.
A cattle farmer of Alness, Corentyne who says he was shot early Christmas morning was yesterday charged with the Christmas Eve night robbery and murder of Berbice fireman, 29-year-old Delon Collins.
In spite of the recent success of sprinters Stephan James and Jevina Sampson, their training has been less than perfect since they have no alternative venue than the sub-par track at the National Park.
Toxins from decaying worms are believed to have been responsible for an outbreak of gastroenteritis in the Upper Mazaruni community of Chinoweing in November last year.
The ruling party’s unwillingness to compromise on the nominee for the speakership left no room for any negotiations, AFC Chairman Khemraj Ramjattan said yesterday.
Members of the Tuschen Community Policing Group yesterday apprehended a man wanted in connection with the murder of Afrozie ‘Lizzie’ Ali, whose nude body was discovered in the cemetery at Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo on Sunday.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Serena Williams said before the start of the Australian Open that even with just two warm-up matches under her belt she was ready for Melbourne.
Persons who would like to attend the University of Guyana (UG) but who do not have the required CSEC/GCE qualifications can register to write the Entrance Examination on January 27, at both the Turkeyen and Tain campuses, the university said yesterday.
Sergeant Deon Lindo and Police Corporal Dave Persaud, two police officers who were accused of assaulting proprietor of White Castle Fish Shop Jermaine Langevine and two of his employees, had the charges against them dismissed yesterday after the complainants declined to proceed with the case.
The 17-year-old implicated in the murder of Orin Anthony Forde appeared at the Mahaica Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday last and was remanded until January 24.
By Emmerson Campbell Captain of the local Sevens rugby team Ryan Gonsalves says that the Las Vegas tournament next month will allow the team to face elite competition as an essential warm-up ahead of the HSBC Sevens World Series in Hong Kong from March 23 to 25.
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) says it expects to benefit from enhanced command and staff functions after senior and junior officers completed training courses at the Jaguar Lecture Hall, last Friday.
Coach of the Police Youth Club and the Guyana Police Force, Lyndon Wilson, has made a case for being named National Sports Commission Coach-of-the-Year when the award ceremony comes up in March, following his recent accomplishment in securing his second Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) Coach-of-the-Year award.
President Donald Ramotar lauded Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud as a religious and national leader who is able to blend Guyana’s religious and cultural needs, at birthday celebrations held for him at Shree Krishna Dharmic Mandir on Monday evening.
Dear Editor, In a press release of Jan 16, Winston Brassington, Head of the Privatisation Unit attempted to justify the government’s action in terminating the contract of Fip Motilall’s Synergy Holdings Inc to construct the access road to Amaila Falls, but this debacle will end up being the most costly and messy project ever undertaken in Guyana.
The police have apprehended a man believed to have snatched a haversack with cash belonging to businesswoman Chandrawattie Ali at Parika, East Bank Essequibo.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal’s creaky knee, Alejandro Falla’s leg cramps and Andreas Beck’s bad back created discussion and a sniff of controversy as most of the main contenders safely reached the Australian Open third round on Wednesday.
A woman accused of assaulting a mother while she was holding her four-month-old baby in her arms, causing the child to fall, was yesterday admitted to bail in the sum of $100,000 after appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
Dear Editor, Regards and a blessed 2012 to each and every member of Linden /Region 10.
Dear Editor, For the past two weeks I have been daily phoning the National Insurance Scheme‘s (NIS) three phone numbers given to me, ie, 225 2793-5, after I made a claim for repayment of a medical claim made in November last year, but with no success; they are always unavailable or engaged, it seems.
More than 700 residents of Cane Grove, Mahaica and its environs have benefitted to date from the ongoing free dental and eye care outreach activities being conducted by the Ministry of Health, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said in a news release.
(Reuters) – Some members of the U.S. Congress switched sides to oppose antipiracy legislation as protests blanketed the Internet yesterday, turning Wikipedia dark and putting black slashes on Google and other sites as if they had been censored.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – An entertaining 57 from opener Michael Swart helped the Netherlands virtually condemn the Combined Campuses & Colleges to an early exit from the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament with a 26-run victory yesterday.
By Colin Benjamin in Barbados Guyana will enter their final Group A match today versus the Windward Islands staring at 20:00hrs and it may seem as if the team has come full circle.
Dear Editor, From the day (May 26, 1966) Guyana received political independence, this country was faced with the challenge of building a Guyanese nation – ‘One People, One Nation, One Destiny.‘
Two persons were on Monday charged before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry with forging a will.
OSLO, (Reuters) – Norway’s internal security chief resigned late yesterday after revealing confidential information that the country had intelligence agents in Pakistan, government officials said.
Fruta Conquerors FC has collaborated with Prudential Industrial Technologies to upgrade the water supply at the Tucville ground as the club prepares to host its annual NAMILCO Football Festival from January 29 to February 19.
(Reuters) – Three-pointers rained down from all directions as the Miami Heat burnt the San Antonio Spurs 120-98 on Tuesday despite the absence of All-Star guard Dwyane Wade.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s wily President Hugo Chavez is keeping his military happy and quashing talk of succession with a reshuffle of allies to strengthen his hand as he seeks re-election in October.
Dear Editor, Mr Nagamootoo did not show up in parliament for the nomination of Brigadier Granger as opposition leader.
The Chinese Association of Guyana is hosting its inaugural Chinese New Year Fair at the National Park on Sunday.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain accused Argentina of “colonialism” in its claim to the Falkland Islands on Wednesday, as the 30th anniversary of their conflict over the British-ruled territory approaches.
(Reuters) – Amir Khan has dropped his appeal with the International Boxing Federation (IBF) as the Briton seeks an immediate rematch to avenge his controversial defeat to Lamont Peterson in Washington last month, his U.S.
Minister within the Ministry of Local Government Norman Whittaker yesterday handed over a compactor truck to the Anna Regina Municipality at the Ministry’s compound in Kingston.
Dear Editor, Christopher Ram exposed Vishnu Bisram by proving he got it wrong in seven out of the ten regions (3,4,6,7,8,9 and 10).
Our nation stands as the only Cooperative Republic in the world.
Works under the hinterland roads project, which encompasses 600 miles of interior road networks and 150 feet of bridges linking Amerindian communities to centres of commercial and social activities, are on track to be completed on schedule, according to Chief Roads Engineer Leon Goring.
(Reuters) – Pakistan built on a strong start from openers Mohammad Hafeez and Taufeeq Umar to take a 96-run first innings lead with three wickets in hand after the second day of the opening test against England yesterday.
Dear Editor, At the risk of straining the patience of readers on the issue of importation of Maths and Science teachers, the Table following provides an indicative sampling of public service (MoE) jobs vis-à-vis TSC jobs, in a manner that relates to the respective pay regimes shown in the Table in my earlier letter.
Comments attributed to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education of St Vincent and the Grenadines Mrs Girlyn Miguel, who was recently quoted on the internet news website I-Witness as exhorting women of that island nation to “dress properly” so that they don’t tempt men, sparked outrage – not only among Vincentians but also among other readers on the world wide web as the article was quickly spread via Facebook and Twitter.
LIMA, (Reuters) – Peru plans to focus on development rather than military force to curtail drug trafficking in the world’s most densely planted coca region, where it is battling the remnants of the Shining Path rebels, its new defense minister said yesterday.
(Jamaica Observer) Leaders of Government and Opposi-tion Business in both Houses of Parliament yesterday buried the hatchet, presenting a unified front to the media for the co-operation they said would be the hallmark of the new Parliament.
The people have spoken
Taxi in ditch
(Trinidad Guardian) A police exercise in central Trinidad on Tuesday evening resulted in the arrest of two persons including a Cunupia housewife and the seizure of more than TT$1.5 million in cocaine.
(Barbados Nation) Contractor AL Barrack could get a long overdue payday this year; so too the victims of the CLICO debacle.
(Trinidad Guardian) Canada’s Commissioner of Corrections, Don Head, has expressed strong support for Government’s plans to introduce conjugal visits at T&T’s prisons.
(Trinidad Express) “The ultimate subservient of superiority and inferiority being demonstrated”.
(Trinidad Express) The rarity of an empty street in normally bustling St James yesterday presented a killer with the opportunity to fatally shoot a 52-year-old businessman in broad daylight.
