Daily Archive: Monday, February 13, 2012

A medical team will be dispatched to the Waramadong secondary school dormitory, Region 7 to undertake medical examinations in light of two reported ‘pox like’ cases, according to the Government Information Agency.

A US Supreme Court spokeswoman says Justice Stephen Breyer was robbed last week by a machete-wielding robber at his vacation home in Nevis, according to the Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A Magnitude 5.3 quake struck northern California today, the U.S.

The police say they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 1110h today at Zeelugt, EBE, during which businessman Harold Ramroop, 47 years, was attacked and robbed by two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO —Chinese investors have projected a palm oil industry in the District of Nickerie, just like in Marowijne and Para, legislator Rashied Doekhie tells de Ware Tijd.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados is on the verge of another financial downgrade.

CGX today announced that it has begun drilling for oil in the Eagle-1 Well in its 100% owned and operated Corentyne Petroleum Prospecting Licence – the same spot it was evicted from by Surinamese gunboats 12 years ago.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaican conglomerate GraceKennedy is planning to expand its operations into new markets in parts of Africa and Eastern Europe.

Los Angeles (CNN) — There were more questions than answers Monday about Whitney Houston’s sudden death, with authorities offering few details even as the iconic singer’s passing loomed large over music’s biggest night.

ISLAMABAD,  (Reuters) – Pakistan’s Supreme Court charged the embattled prime minister with contempt of court today for his refusal to re-open old corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, complicating the country’s political crisis.

The Auditor General has again identified procurement breaches, highlighting a payment of $1.252 billion to the New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (NGPC) and the disclosure is likely to up the pressure on the government to finally set up the Public Procurement Commission.

A 37-year-old father of two died on the spot following an early morning smash-up yesterday at Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara while the driver of the vehicle is in a critical condition.

Two armed bandits yesterday morning carted off gold and diamond jewellery along with cash and cellphones valued in excess of $8M from a goldsmith at Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara.

Any action under the Constitution against Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene who has moved to the High Court to block rape charges against him will now have to be discussed by Cabinet, says Attorney-General Anil Nandlall.

While water levels in Mahaicony and Mahaica are receding, many residents are still asking how they will pick up the pieces since no assistance has been forthcoming or has been promised by the authorities.

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Half-centuries from Narsingh Deonarine, Christopher Barnwell and Assad Fudadin for Guyana in the Regional 4-Day Tournament yesterday left Windward Islands to chase 181 for victory on the final day.

Thirty-two vehicles imported by King Solomon Enterprises in 2001 and warehoused without payment of duty under a special arrangement were found rotting at Belfield last year and the Office of the Auditor General has recommended that they be disposed of.

Extremely open discussions were the order of the day when the Clive Lloyd headed Interim Management Committee (IMC) wrapped up its series of public consultation meetings over the weekend.

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) on Friday expressed “deep regret and disbelief”  at reports that the police in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday invaded the Newsday newsroom, apparently to pressure the media outlet to reveal the source of a story it recently published.

The US$15M Hope Canal, or the Northern Relief Channel at the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC), which the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) started in October 2010, would be the answer to flooding in the Mahaica, Mahaicony, Abary areas, according to  Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr.

(Reuters) – An evenly balanced offense helped the Atlantic Division-leading Philadelphia 76ers easily defeat the under-manned Cleveland Cavaliers 99-84 on Saturday.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Nikita Miller wrecked Barbados’ batting for the second time in as many days to lead four-time defending champions Jamaica to a 120-run victory inside three days in the Regional 4-Day Tournament yesterday.

After an overpayment of $12.1M in 2005 for a science laboratory at the University of Guyana Tain, Berbice campus, $4.2M was still outstanding as of May last year.

The man who allegedly shot 38-year-old Aaron Hunter to his left knee during an argument at Jawalla Village was put on  $200,000 bail on Friday by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

(Reuters) – Gautam Gambhir’s 92 at the top and some smart batting by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the finish helped India chase down a 270-run target against Australia in Adelaide yesterday for their second win in the triangular series.

For the first quarter of this year, the projected tourist arrival rate in Guyana is 6% beyond that of last year, and acting Minister of Tourism Irfaan Ali said this would mostly be accounted for from the advancement of the oil and gas industry.

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – A half-century from Shivnarine Chanderpaul was the most notable performance from a West Indian in the Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 double-header yesterday.

Dear Editor, The UN’s designation of 2011 as the International Year for People of African Descent was intended to inspire celebrations of our achievements in the diaspora as well as a means to reestablish our dignity as a people.

As the approaching Valentine’s Day turns store décor into a sea of red and white outfitted with numerous gift items, one of the most expensive on display can easily fit into a matchbox, dazzles and costs an astounding $8 million.

Kashif and Shanghai Kings defeated Half Mile Bulls 86-44 while Retrieve Raiders fell to Amelia’s Ward Jets 50-69 when the Linden Amateur Basketball Association/Trophy Stall League continued on Saturday at the Mackenzie Sports Club Hard Court.

IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno arrived in Guyana on Friday for a one-day visit which is likely to be crucial to the Amaila hydro project going ahead.

The pair of junior players Narayan Ramdhani and Nicholas Ali will look to upstage the more experienced pair of Gokarn Ramdhani and Marlon Chung when the final of the Guyana Badminton Association Open men’s doubles competition take place tonight at the Queen’s College courts.

Dear Editor, As the years go by, many of us would from time to time turn back the pages of years long past  reminiscing on events, incidents, gatherings, associations, etc, sometimes wishing we could turn back the hands of time to return to particular occasions which delighted us. 

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – The Arab League threw its support yesterday firmly behind the opposition mounting an uprising against Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, and called for the U.N.

While three members of a Mahaica Creek family are recovering from the effects of food poisoning, the other two remain in a critical condition and have been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Dear Editor, We thank you for the opportunity to respond to a letter written by Pastor Ram about the access road at Lusignan (‘Heavy duty equipment destroying road around children’s playground’ SN, February 3).

Splendour: The splendour of Thursday’s children’s Mashramani display

(Reuters) – St. Kitts’ economic citizenship programme was established in 1984, shortly after the country’s independence from Great Britain.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – State governor Henrique Capriles won the Venezuelan opposition coalition’s primary yesterday and will face President Hugo Chavez in an October presidential vote, sources said.

Leader of the Opposition, David Granger, is calling on the PPP/C-dominated agencies which control drainage in the Mahaica-Berbice Region to provide relief to all residents in the region, regardless of their alleged political affiliation, a press release from the Office of the Leader of the Opposition said.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – The most important leader of Peru’s leftist Shining Path insurgency has been captured by security forces after being shot in a remote jungle rife with drug trafficking, President Ollanta Humala said yesterday, announcing his first major victory against what remains of the rebel group.

MALE, (Reuters) – The Commonwealth is sending a team to the Maldives to  investigate why the first democratically elected president of the Indian Ocean nation has suddenly been replaced, the 54-nation group said yesterday.

The top performers of the just concluded Inter-Corporation Dominoes competition organized by Next Level Sports Club were rewarded at a Presentation Ceremony Friday evening at Banks DIH Sports Club.

A fee of six thousand dollars will now be charged for marriage licences, based on a recommendation made by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Steel pan jig: The Palms Home on

LONDON, (Reuters) – Rupert Murdoch is under pressure over his Sun tabloid after the arrests of several senior staff in a corruption probe, but whistleblowers inside his media empire may pose more of a threat than the public outrage that forced the closure of its sister paper.

Dear Editor, Fishermen and residents of the Corentyne Coast have been on the receiving end of the wrath of piracy, which seems to have become the new trend of criminal attack on Guyanese.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Suriname’s Port Authority needs an additional US$ 30 million to consolidate its leading position in the region, director John Defares tells de Ware Tijd.

Parking at Celina: The Celina Atlantic Resort continues to add new features to its seawall business.

By Iva Wharton The Guyana Sports Development Foundation (GSDF) will focus its energies towards the development of other sporting disciplines this year says its President, Colin Baker.

Dear Editor, With regard to news items (SN Feb 10,11) on the police raid on the Trinidad Newsday office and  the home of a news and investigative reporter, I applaud the media house and the journalist for not revealing his source for an article. 

The CARICOM Secretariat has awarded Landell Mills a new contract to review the regional security institutions of the community as part of its restructuring effort, and a team of consultants met with Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee on Friday, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said in a press release.

The diaspora column is edited by Alissa Trotz Editor’s Note: The 10th parliament is now in session, and Guyanese are now waiting to see what will unfold with the presentation of the 2012 budget.

As stated in the February 5, 2012 Sunday Stabroek editorial, after two decades in office inclusive of a major disaster seven years ago, the PPP/C government has run out of excuses where it relates to viable solutions and a comprehensive plan to confront flooding.

When it comes to the National basketball League (NBA) DIRECTV, the world leader in digital television, just keeps getting better and better or maybe that should read bigger and better.

This week we visited the Diamond/Grove Housing Scheme and interviewed residents about the condition of the roads and other infrastructure and also asked them to speak about issues that are affecting them.

Dear Editor, On Saturday the disturbing news of the death of Whitney Houston sent shockwaves around the world.

The rapid rate at which encumbrances continue to become a fixture on government reserves and  public roads was highlighted during a recent live call-in programme on National Communications Network (NCN) when Minister of Public Works Robeson Benn along with members of the ational Commission on Law and Order (NCLO) expressed great concern.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela will put 1,500 people to work clearing up an oil spill at a river in the east of the country that has forced the authorities to close a water purification plant, the environment minister said yesterday.

MANAMA, (Reuters) – Iran has built up its naval forces in the Gulf and prepared boats that could be used in suicide attacks, but the U.S.

Champion fan: Harris Paints has announced that Guyanese Gavin Thomas is one of three of its ardent Caribbean Champions of Colour Facebook fans who was

Politikles

(Barbados Nation) CLICO International General Insurance has been purchased by Sandridge Limited.

(Trinidad Express) Just over two months have elapsed since the Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) processing centres were opened to policyholders wishing to accept the government’s offer to exchange CLICO policies for Government Zero Coupon bonds.

(Trinidad Express) With what must be hailed as a superb performance of his runaway hit, “Single,” JMC 3Veni lead vocalist KI won the 2012 Chutney Soca Monarch title at the Queen’s Park Oval on Saturday night.

(Trinidad Express) Newly crowned Chutney Soca Monarch Kris “KI” Persad narrowly escaped falling victim to a bandit outside his home after winning the title yesterday morning.