Daily Archive: Thursday, January 26, 2012

(Reuters) – In 2009, federal investigators finally arrested Houston financier R.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak has said in a broadcast interview that he and fellow host Vanna White were drunk when they taped some early episodes of the show, but that he is too old for that now.

(Barbados Nation) Chief Executive Officer of REDjet Ian Burns has denied that its future was in jeopardy and it needed an $8 million injection to keep operating.

Canadian mining company, Reunion Manganese forecasts an investment of US$250 million at its Matthew’s Ridge project with commissioning of the manganese mine slated for mid-2014 despite challenges with poor infrastructure, shortage of skills and red tape.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 0750h yesterday  at Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke/ Linden Highway, and which resulted in the death of pedal cyclist Ronville Roberts, 55 years of Kuru Kururu.

The police say they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 1920h.

Lecturers of the University of Guyana along with members of the public protesting on the University’s Turkeyen Campus over the firing of lecturer Freddie Kissoon and other matters affecting them.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – There was no title at stake and no trophy to lift but Rafa Nadal’s victory over Roger Federer in the Australian Open semi-finals today added another glorious chapter to the greatest rivalry in tennis.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday granted an application for special leave to Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) allowing it to challenge a report on the region’s trade in cement undertaken by Caricom’s Competition Commission.

(Jamaica Observer) Despite its toxicity, the colourless, odourless carbon monoxide will form the basis for a new treatment to be tested among sicklers in Jamaica, and if found to be successful, could lead to a better life for sickle cell patients worldwide.

(Jamaica Observer) SALEM, St Ann — The Jamaica Emergency Employment Programme (JEEP) swerved off course yesterday when it failed to start as the highly-touted work programme Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller was set to launch here.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Controversial legislator Everald Warmington wants to see an end to the public paying for accommodation, chauffeurs, gardeners, helpers and secretaries for retired prime ministers and governors general.

ADELAIDE, (Reuters) – Rampant paceman Peter Siddle took five wickets as Australia bowled India out for 272 before extending their lead to a dominant 382 runs by the close of play on third day of the fourth test today.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is to meet with President Donald Ramotar tomorrow to further discuss issues related to the national budget and is optimistic that the two parties would be able to reach a compromise on issues such as the reduction in VAT and increases in public sector wages.

The University of Guyana Students Society (UGSS), the University of Guyana Workers’ Union (UGWU) and the university’s senior staff association will begin a picketing exercise on the Turkeyen campus today to protest the recent dismissal of lecturer Freddie Kissoon.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is calling on Dr. Roger Luncheon to resign his post as Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Presidential Secretariat for what it called his attempts at misleading the nation on whether the Government can back out of contracts signed during the last term.

David Armogan was yesterday elected Chairman of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Six and promised to work faithfully to improve the lives of the people although he said he could not “wave a magic hand” and transform the region.

Newly-elected Region Ten Regional Democratic Council (RDC) chairman, Kuice Sharma Solomon, has called for an end to partisan politics and urged all residents to join in the work of developing the region.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) shared the spoils of the Region 8 (Potaro/Siparuni) Regional Democratic Council election capturing the Chairmanship and Vice-Chairmanship respectively yesterday.

Clement Corlette was re-elected Chairman of Region 4 and Genevieve Allen was elected Vice-Chairman, after Regional Democratic Council (RDC) elections yesterday.

The Guyana Women Miners’ Association (GWMA) was formally launched yesterday and Canadian ambassador David Devine announced that his government will soon embark on technical training with a strong focus on gender equality in the local mining industry.

Guyana remained ranked at 58 on the Press Freedom Index 2011-2012, the Reporters Without Borders organisation said in its tenth annual report, while pointing out that radio broadcasting remained a monopoly.

As the regional democratic council of Region Nine elected its representatives yesterday, several dozen residents of the border community and surrounding areas carried out a picketing exercise to voice their concerns on a number of issues affecting them.

A 13-year-old girl had to be air-dashed to the city last Friday after she developed complications while giving birth at the Port Kaituma Hospital in Region One.

The Muslim scholar at the centre of the sexual molestation scandal remained in police custody up to press time last evening and a police source said investigators are looking to institute charges before the end of the week.

A man and his son who are accused of chopping another on Sheriff Street were yesterday remanded to prison when they appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octave-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Clive Lloyd, chairman of the government-established Interim Management Committee, yesterday defended the body’s decision to select a 30-man provisional squad to prepare for the West Indies Cricket Board’s (WICB) regional four day competition which bowls off early next month.

Nigerian national Paul Ateli, who the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has implicated in  the GPOC  cocaine bust was yesterday remanded to prison after making his appearance before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

President Donald Ramotar on Tuesday met the Honorary Envoy to the Middle East Ambassador George Hallaq for talks on Guyana’s interest in reinvigorating ties which the government had initiated with countries on the new frontiers.

The beleaguered Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) executives yesterday filed a motion in the High Court stating that the setting up of an  Interim Management Committee by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport was unconstitutional.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Daren Ganga paid tribute to the Trinidad & Tobago side that won the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament which ended last Sunday in Barbados.

The $427.5M Leonora Technical and Vocational Institute officially opened one week after the scheduled date, with over 140 students starting classes on Monday.

Chief Education Officer Olato Sam recently presented learning aids to the St Ignatius Secondary School that will be used to implement a five-month project aimed at boosting test scores in Mathematics and English Language.

DUBLIN, Ireland, CMC – Phil Simmons said Ireland will be ready to play Tests in five years.

An on-the-spot observation conducted by the Regional Fisheries Officer on dead fish  that washed ashore on the beaches of the Upper Corentyne Coast has revealed that the gills were heavily coated with sling mud and slime and this condition may have resulted in oxygen deprivation to the fish,  resulting in death.

The management of the Georgetown Hospital is confident that the meals served to its patients are nutritious and of a high quality.

After more than eight days of flooding in December that resulted in millions of dollars in losses, farmers and residents at Canal Number Two say they are yet to receive official word from the agriculture ministry about any compensation.

Dear Editor, I am aware of a television programme which featured Minister Norman Whittaker and Mr Keith Burrowes on the National Communications Network over the weekend.

Minister of Health, Dr Bheri Ramsaran has commended operations at the Doobay Renal Centre Inc at Lusignan, noting that its low cost and efficient service in providing outpatient care for persons suffering from renal failure has given patients a new lease on life.

Dear Editor, In a news item of Jan 19, Kaieteur News reported that the Ministry of Agriculture’s Artificial Insemination Laboratory project has attracted two bids for the supply, delivery and installation of lab equipment.

ADELAIDE,  (Reuters) – Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke hit masterful double centuries to drive Australia to 604 for seven declared before their bowlers reduced India to 61 for two at the end of second day of the fourth test on Wednesday.

Terrence Bastian, Auditor General of The Bahamas, was on Tuesday elected the first Chairman of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Secretariat Audit Committee.

ABU DHABI,  (Reuters) – England’s Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann were the scourge of Pakistan as they picked up six wickets to reduce the hosts to 256 for seven on the first day of the second test yesterday.

Dear Editor, I am pleased that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has vouchsafed the results of tests on the water quality of the affected part of the Haieka River and has volunteered information on the possible investigation into fish deaths in other communities.

The Ministry of Culture says Guyana has been richer for the lifelong contributions of late promoter Cyril Shaw, saluting him as a Guyanese who used his skills and talents to broaden the nation’s cultural and musical awareness.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Anthony Martin said yesterday that the Leeward Islands failed to live up to expectations in the Caribbean Twenty20 tournament because the side was wrought with disunity and chaos.

New Thriving Restaurant on Main Street in support of the Tiger Bay Project run by the School of the Nations has made a monetary contribution of $1M.

Dear Editor, A recent letter:  ‘The Minister of Education is in a position to reverse the downward spiral in education”, (SN, January 20), together with SN’s editorial (January 24), are invaluable contributions to the current discussion regarding the nation’s expectations of the new Minister of Education. 

Bad weather affected the latest round of the Hadi’s nationwide male and female softball tournament organized by the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA) scheduled for Sunday at various venues around the country.

Dear Editor, Approximately six years ago a group of former workers of Colonial Life Insurance Company (Trinidad) Limited had cause to place before the court a matter pertaining to the non-payment of pension monies.

Professor Norman Girvan, the Good Officer in the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy, met this week with President Donald Ramotar as well as APNU leader David Granger and AFC leader Khemraj Ramjattan.

By Iva Wharton At, 20, after just over a decade in the sport of table tennis, Trenace Lowe has a long list of accomplishments that would make any parent proud.

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter written by Mr Rampersaud Tiwari which was published in Stabroek News on Saturday, January, 21 (‘MV Malali amd MV Torani were built during Jagan’s government not Burnham’s’). 

After a long break, calypsonian and costumer designer Winfield James is ready to compete in the calypso and costume band competitions in this year’s Mashramani celebrations.

Dear Editor, The theme of the ‘fate of the elderly’ is infinite and inconclusive but needs to be discussed because of its great importance. 

Magistrate Ann McLennan discharged the simple larceny case against Selwyn Lancaster for want of prosecution, when he appeared in the Christianburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

By Iva Wharton Former 1980s junior and national chess champion Tony Hanoman praised the skills of the current group of local players though he opined that they did not understand how to play strategically from go and needed stronger competition to boost their skills.

The Ministry of Public Works reported that all its programmes are moving apace at its monthly meeting held last week and it was reported that in December, 252,500 vehicles crossed the Demerara Harbour Bridge.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Champion Novak Djokovic overcame a leg strain and breathing difficulties to grind down David Ferrer 6-4 7-6 6-1 at the Australian Open  yesterday and set up an intriguing re-match of last year’s final with Andy Murray.

Dear Editor, The termination of Mr Freddie Kissoon’s contract at UG is regrettable.

Dear Editor, President Ramotar insists that he wants to deal with corruption “head-on” and now we get Mr Robert Persaud‘s “no tolerance” intervention, when we were told by all of them that there was no corruption  at all.

Lethem protest: Residents of Lethem protesting issues

Installment One Hundred Twenty-Six Permanent Resident (Green Card Holders) Regulations This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions that applicants ask when they intend to travel outside the United States.

(Reuters) – Chris Bosh scored 17 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to supply the firepower for the Miami Heat in a 92-85 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday.

Dave Martins embodies the unique Guyanese culture. Our body politic, after nearly 50 years of political independence, has developed a culture that identifies us as a distinct nation in today’s global village.

(Jamaica Gleaner) “It’s scandalous,” declared Oppo-sition Member of Parliament Everald Warmington after hearing that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration, of which he was a member, presided over an almost total commitment of Jamaica Development Infra-structure Programme (JDIP) funds.

Fewer athletes from the hinterland areas may be participating in the this year’s National Schools Championships as several are pursuing sponsorship overseas to elevate themselves, after promises of assistance from local authorities never came to fruition.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Some forty years ago, Dilma Rousseff was a guerrilla fighter working clandestinely to bring a version of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s communist revolution to Brazil.

In his State of the Union address on Tuesday night, US President Barack Obama denounced that country’s bottom heavy tax system, among other things, as well the fact that in many parts of America women still do not receive equal pay for equal work done and pledged to do all he could to change both situations.

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Dear Editor, It is no secret that the PPP under Dr Jagan declared the Burnham-PNC constitution illegal when undesirable changes were implemented.