BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Provincial authorities in Argentina prohibited two British-linked cruise ships from docking in Tierra del Fuego today, upping the ante in Argentina’s spat with Britain over the Falkland Islands.
(Jamaica Gleaner) In a reported bid to defuse tensions between the Jamaican Government and the West Indies Cricket Board, (WICB) Julian Hunte, board president is to pay a visit to Jamaican Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller to ‘make amends’ following heated exchanges between the board and the prime minister over the last week, says sources close to the matter.
US Ambassador to Guyana, D. Brent Hardt has said that the historic outcome of the November 28 general elections has given all Guyanese a seat at the political table.
(Jamaica Gleaner) US judge Robert Patterson has approved a request by the defence for alleged crime lord Christopher Dudus Coke to be sentenced on March 16.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The benchmark S&P index closed at its highest level since mid-2008 today, extending gains for a third session as oil prices retreated after recent sharp gains and data showed further improvement in the U.S.
Burcliffe ‘Baba’ Marcus of Imbambadai, North West Region One today made his first court appearance before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer the charge of murder.
(Jamaica Observer) The cardiac surgery simulator (CSS), a device developed at the University of the West Indies (UWI) and used to train students in doing heart surgery, has generated interest from some of the leading hospitals in the United States.
(Jamaica Observer) Hours after collecting an award on behalf of his father’s band, the legendary Skatalites, Okeene Brevett was shot dead in his home community of Seaview Gardens in St Andrew early Sunday morning.
(Reuters) – Hollywood showed some love for its history at the Oscars yesterday, giving its best film award and four others to silent movie “The Artist” in a ceremony that recalled why cinema is special to so many people.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Justice Minister, Senator Mark Golding, on Friday served notice of a busy legislative year for the Upper House, suggesting that senators may be asked to sit more than once per week in an effort to clear the backlog of legislation to be passed.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Stating that he could no longer afford the high cost of electricity provided by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), Minister of Mining and Energy Phillip Paulwell said he was now installing a solar-energy system at his home and he urged Jamaicans to do the same.
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) is at risk of being “brought down quickly” if the international financial situation worsens, according to recent review that also warns of the real possibility that member states could walk away over the movement’s slow progress.
Story and photos by Gaulbert Sutherland
Reaching the shell mound involved stooping through tunnels made by the thick bush, balancing on slippery logs and tramping through thick mud.
This is the ninth in our series on new parliamentarians
It was businessman Ronald Bulkan’s recognition that it is through political leaders that meaningful change can take place in society that triggered his shift to the world of politics, and he feels that as a new parliamentarian working for A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) he can play a part in the progress of Guyana.
The Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc (TIGI) has condemned the conduct of Police Commissioner Henry Greene who has admitted sexual relations with a potential criminal defendant and called on him to resign saying that he was unfit to hold public office.
A 24-year-old man early yesterday morning cheated death, receiving only minor injuries, after the car he was driving slammed into a utility pole, turned turtle and then crashed into the fence and balustrading of a Covent Garden house.
An Essequibo Coast man yesterday morning met an untimely death after he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into a culvert on the public road in the area.
Residents of Linden joined by hundreds from overseas and around Guyana participated in all the events to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Republic of Guyana that were organized by the regional administration and several private promoters.
The government has denied that the bio-fuel Memoran-dum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Ansa McAl was “secret” and said that the Trinidadian conglomerate was selected after their proposal was scrutinized by technical experts in the field of bio-energy.
By Emmerson Campbell
Barbadian Shawn ‘The Sniper’ Cox scored a sensational first round knockout of Guyana’s former World Boxing Council (WBC) cruiserweight champion Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite Saturday night at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in the headline bout of the card dubbed the ’WBC Cup of Caribbean Champions.’
By Emmerson Campbell
The national men’s Sevens rugby team, fresh off being declared joint Bowl winners at the recently concluded Las Vegas Invitational Sevens tournament, is now preparing for the HSBC Sevens World Series in Hong Kong from March 23 to 25.
An unbeaten century from discarded West Indies middle order batsman Brendan Nash paced defending champions Jamaica to 339 for the loss of five wickets at press time replying to Guyana’s first innings score of 294.
If there were any lingering doubts about the seriousness of the Golden Jaguars’ upcoming third round 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Mexico, Costa Rica and El Salvador, events during the just concluded four-game Caribbean tour, should firmly put those doubts to rest in the mind of the Guyanese public.
Stephan James clocked the fastest 200 metres time on local soil yesterday when the Guyana Police Force held its fun day yesterday at the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary.
By Emmerson Campbell
One day after winning the feature 35-mile Invitational race of the 21st R&R International sponsored ‘Teach Them Young’ Programme on the inner circuit of the National Park on Saturday, Robin Persaud took his talents to the open road yesterday to capture the R&R International sponsored 40-mile road race.
A father of two succumbed on Friday at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) Burns Care Unit after being doused with kerosene and set alight by a woman in the presence of his two children on Sunday, February 19 according to his relatives yesterday.
Dear Editor,
On Thursday, February 23, 2012, a letter by Minister of Human Services and Social Security Jennifer Webster was published in Stabroek News under the caption, ‘The government has a commendable record in addressing the issue of sexual abuse of children.‘
Dear Editor,
The disposal of garbage in Region Two has become an issue, but I do hope that with the acquisition of a garbage disposal truck by the Anna Regina Town Council, residents of this region will be better able to dispose of their waste, so we can have a more beautiful and healthier environment.
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Vladimir Putin said Russia is concerned about the “growing threat” of an attack on Iran over its nuclear programme and warned that the consequences would be “truly catastrophic”.
Dear Editor,
I refer to an article appearing in SN on February 19, captioned ‘GFA was suspended because Mendonca, Cole criticized Klass’ by Iva Wharton.
A 37-year-old man, who pleaded guilty to stealing two bunches of plantains from a vendor, was last week fined $10,000 after he appeared before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Shane Watson made a triumphant return by captaining Australia to an emphatic 87-run victory over India on Sunday and ensuring the hosts a place in the final of the one-day international Tri-series.
BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia’s feared FARC rebel group said it would abandon its decades-long policy of kidnapping for ransom and free all military and police hostages it holds in jungle camps, another sign the drug-funded leftist insurgents may want a move toward peace.
LONDON (Reuters) – The anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks said it would begin publishing more than five million emails on Monday from a US-based global security think tank, apparently obtained by hackers.
Dear Editor,
Kindly refer to my letter published in SN of February 23, 2012 titled ‘The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission has not so far been publicly acknowledged as a “body corporate“ as required under the law.‘
DAKAR (Reuters) – Senegal President Abdoulaye Wade, who is seeking to extend his 12-year rule in the West African state despite complaints he is violating term limits, was heckled by scores of voters as he cast his ballot yesterday.
Dear Editor,
The PPP might even lose a majority and will likely obtain fewer votes and a lower percentage of the overall votes if it calls another election.
This week we asked the man and woman in the street about their Mashramani experiences – which band they liked best and the areas where they think there is room for improvement.
AMMAN (Reuters) – Prominent members of the main Syrian National Council formed a splinter organisation yesterday, exposing the most serious rift among President Bashar al-Assad’s opponents since a popular uprising against his repressive rule erupted in March.
While preposterous, President Ramotar’s claims earlier this month that the elections had been manipulated by the APNU and AFC to the extent that the ruling party had been robbed of 4 to 5% will have serious repercussions on the Guyana Elections Commission and public confidence in the electoral process.
Dear Editor,
I cannot stop emphasizing the relevance of the potential contribution The Sly Company of People Who Care can make towards the coming together of the ethnic groups and their working in unison for the development of Guyana.
BEIRUT (Reuters) – At least 59 Syrian civilians and soldiers were killed yesterday in bloodshed that coincided with a vote on a new constitution that could keep President Bashar al-Assad in power until 2028.
An Essequibo Coast man yesterday morning met an untimely death after he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into a culvert on the public road in the area.
(Barbados Nation) Stressing that no one will dictate to him when the bell will ring for the general election, Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said last night that legislation will be passed on bills covering integrity in public life and the prevention of corruption before the dissolution of Parliament.
(Barbados Nation) Leader of the opposition Barbados Labour Party, Owen Arthur, says the people of Barbados cannot wait for a commission of inquiry into the affairs of CLICO International Life (CIL) – and has called for immediate action on the matter.