Daily Archive: Saturday, March 10, 2012

(Barbados Nation) CARICOM  is not dead! That is the view of Prime Minister Freundel Stuart who returned home this afternoon from the 23rd intercessional meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government which was held in Suriname.

(Barbados Nation) The Aussies have arrived in the Caribbean and are ready for battle.

At about 0800h today police say that acting on information received, they conducted a search on a house at No.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 0815h today at Bee Hive, Mahaica, ECD, and which resulted in the death of Doodnauth Harripersaud, 56 years of Bee Hive.

Two men are nursing serious injuries and receiving treatment at the Georgetown Hospital following a drive-by shooting at Market Road, Plaisance East Coast Demerara this afternoon.

The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) is moving ahead with its medical centre which it says will feature a fully functional medical facility for obstetrics and gynaecological services.

(Trinidad Express) Former head of the Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (SAUTT) Brigadier Peter Joseph was dismissed because of his non-performance, which saw the increase in crime.

BEIRUT, March 10 (Reuters) – President Bashar al-Assad told U.N./Arab League envoy Kofi Annan today that no political solution was possible in Syria while “terrorist” groups were destabilising the country.

Police say that at about 1545h. yesterday, ranks at the police checkpoint at Itabali, Mazaruni, conducted a search on a female during which fifty .38 rounds, 83 grammes of suspected cocaine and 236 grammes of marijuana were found in her possession.

Police say that at about 0230h today, Patricia Chase-Green, 60 years of Canary Street, East La Penitence, along with her husband and two other  relatives were held at gun point by three men, two of whom were armed with firearms, and had entered the home by prising a door open.

Police say that at about 2330h last night, acting on information received, ranks went to a house at Quamina Street, Georgetown, in search of Randy Morris who is required for questioning in relation to a number of armed robberies.

(Jamaica Observer) A 4.8 Magnitude earthquake occurred at 03:34: AM this morning, 102 km NNE of Port Maria, Saint Mary, and 140 km (87 miles) NNE (17°) from KINGSTON, Jamaica.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Senior members of the police force have been given a kick in the butt by Police Commissioner Owen Ellington for their failure to do more to reduce the number of fatal shootings by cops.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The growing problem of sexual attacks on young girls by older girls at some schools has attracted the attention of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS).

(Barbados Nation) A single wicket had yet to fall and three of Barbados’ “top order” were already walking off.

(Barbados Nation) The Barbados Investors and Policyholders Alliance (BIPA) says it appears Government is back-pedalling on promises to them.

EZjet Air Services Limited’s CEO Sonny Ramdeo yesterday announced plans to expand the charter service to an airline, putting to rest rumours about the company’s finances and its backers, including a connection to former President Bharrat Jagdeo.

About 42 factory workers at the Enmore sugar estate went on strike yesterday over “premium payment” for work done and while the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) said they were not entitled to it, offered to make a one-time payment.

Heeding dire warnings about the future of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) movement, Heads of Government have agreed to move on key proposals to restructure the Secretariat and to craft a strategy by mid-year to deliver on regional goals.

Guyana has signalled its readiness to enter into a forestry partnership with the European Union that could see stricter monitoring of forest operations here.

Several ministers will face a grilling at the next week’s sitting of the National Assembly as a series of questions by opposition related to controversial projects, including the US$138M CJIA terminal, and the Amaila Fall road and Marriott Hotel, are listed to be answered.

he Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Roman Catholic Diocese has criticised the conduct of the National Assembly during the consideration of two financial papers last month,  while saying the ensuing five-week adjournment is disrespectful to the nation.

After a period of almost two months the Guyana government said it is willing to return to having consultations with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB)  over its implementation of an Interim Management Committee.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) was forced to suspend all payment arrangements for telephone and internet bills through Bill Direct after the Barbados-based company—which owes hundreds of millions to GPL—suspended its operations here due to internal problems.

MUMBAI,  – India batting great and former skipper Rahul Dravid announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday, saying it was the right time to “move on” and make way for the next generation of players.

Contractor BK International remains behind on some sea-defence projects and the state of works ongoing at Bee Hive, on the East Coast of Demerara, is alarming residents living nearby.

By Emmerson Campbell The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) yesterday  received a substantial cash donation and a quantity of jerseys, blazers and ties from telecommunications giant Digicel.

“I work hard to make Guyana look good for the world to see, when people think about fashion in the region they should think of Guyana,” Maxi K Williams says.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Spurred by half-centuries from openers Kraigg Brathwaite and Omar Phillips, as well as Jonathan Carter, Barbados reached 227 for five in their first innings at the close against Guyana on the opening day of their fifth round regional first-class match at Kensington Oval here yesterday.

Promised Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) floating bases are to be fast-tracked to ensure rapid response to piracy and distress reports at sea.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,   CMC – West Indies wicketkeeper Carlton Baugh stroked his 12th first class century to haul Jamaica out of trouble on the opening day of their fifth round clash against Trinidad and Tobago here yesterday.

Armed robberies have increased by 34% for the period of January 1 to February 29 compared to that of last year, according to police.

For me the night started off a bit wrong because when I entered the theatre the show had already started.

Hi Everyone, After declaring last week that I had not given up any food or beverage for Lent, and that I tend to be a weekday vegetarian and weekend meat-eater, I received several emails, asking for vegetarian meal ideas from persons who have given up meat for Lent.

Dear Editor, One positive of our (PNCR) General Council was our decision  to deal with party matters within the Party. 

Four men were yesterday charged with break and enter, and larceny.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Prolific West Indies opener Stafanie Taylor is now the world’s top ranked women’s batsman.

Thursday’s Carifta trials held by the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) at the Police Sports Club ground was one of the best junior trials in the last three years in terms of the level of competition and the crowd support.

Dear Editor, The decision of the Attorney General (AG) to have the court pronounce on the composition of the parliamentary committees bodes well for the society as we strive to develop and strengthen our various branches of government and resolve our differences.

A minibus conductor was stabbed to his abdomen during an altercation with a tout in the vicinity of Stabroek Market on Thursday.

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(Reuters) – U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan meets President Bashar al-Assad today to press for a political solution to Syria’s year-long uprising and bloody crackdown in which thousands of people have been killed.

National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohamed has organized the fourth annual Cheddi Jagan Memorial 50-mile cycle road race for tomorrow.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The government and the World Bank will attempt to offer a bond to the Jamaican diaspora by Independence Day in order to tap into the US$5.4 billion (J$470 billion) annual savings of that group.

The suspect in the Phagwah Day fatal stabbing of Abdool Waheed Gani remained in police custody up to late yesterday afternoon as investigators were tying up loose ends in the case.

Dear Editor, For a reason that will become patently obvious at the end of this missive, let me state from the outset that the apercu expressed herein is not indicative, or conclusive, of the policy of the Executive Government of Guyana which ought, or may seek, to be more ably advised on the imbroglio created by the unpardonable intransigence of the current West Indies Cricket Board.

Shakti Strings rocked and JMC3 Veni brought it, but it was the Karma band that seemingly emerged the ‘titan’ when the much anticipated ‘Clash of the Titans 2’ was held on Saturday last at the National Stadium.

As they do every year overseas-based Guyanese artiste John ‘Slingshot’ Drepaul and his wife Ingrid were back in Guyana last month for Mashramani with a new song and a Mash band.

SYDNEY, Australia,  CMC – Australia captain Michael Clarke has been officially ruled out of the limited overs tour of the West Indies and will not travel with the team which left yesterday for the Caribbean.

(Reuters) – Convicted swindler Allen Stanford should forfeit some $330 million stashed in foreign bank accounts, a jury found yesterday.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – A New York Police Department whistleblower’s report that his precinct was systematically under-reporting crime – an act that resulted in a suspension and time in a psychiatric ward – has been validated by an internal department investigation.

A post-mortem examination performed on three-year-old Carlyle Nashmoe revealed that the lad died from a fractured neck.

Dear Editor, A four-hour `bubble session’ under the label `Phagwah Cultural Evening’ ended at the Enmore Blossom Scheme playfield.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – President Dilma Rousseff struggled on Thursday to move on from one of the most embarrassing political defeats of her year-old government, a case that illustrates how gridlock in Brazil’s capital is dragging down the economy.

With over 600 individual pieces of work in storage and numerous others on display at his home local artist Jorge Bowenforbes searches daily for a gallery to showcase his work.

Human rights activist Karen de Souza was nominated by the US embassy here for this year’s International Women of Courage Award.

The newly-formed St. Stanislaus Hockey Club (Saints) will make their debut as the 2012 hockey season opens tomorrow with two matches in the John Fernandes Insurance Services Second division league.

Since the Rotary Club of Stabroek committed its support to the Buxton Youth Developers (BYD) literacy project in March 2007, the initiative which began with 50 students has grown both in numbers and capacity and now caters for over 300 students.

Dear Editor, I observed in the Stabroek News of March 7, 2012 a letter written by Mr.

(Reuters) – Greece averted the immediate threat of an uncontrolled default yesterday when a sufficient number of private creditors agreed on a bond swap deal that will cut the country’s public debt and clear the way for a new bailout.

(Reuters) – Uganda said yesterday it would catch Joseph Kony dead or alive, after a video spotlighting the atrocities of his Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) swept the Internet and drew a wave of international support.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Paramaribo’s harbour is the most attractive option for French Guiana to process their containers and transport those overland.

Dear Editor, In May last year we were advised that the Magistrate’s Court in Middle Street is only a temporary move.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Whitney Houston, who died suddenly last month in a Beverly Hills hotel room, has left her fortune to her 19-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown, according to the singer’s will.

Berbician Bryton Murray staked a strong claim to be in the final cut to represent Guyana at the Cadet and Junior Caribbean Table Tennis Championships scheduled for Cuba from April 3-9 when he played unbeaten at the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) junior trials on Thursday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

(de Ware Tijd) NIEUW NICKERIE – The government is to make US$30 million available for the improvement of the rice farming infrastructures in Nickerie, Coronie and Saramacca.

By Iva Wharton The president and secretary of Alpha United Football Club have been summoned to a disciplinary hearing of the General Council of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) today.

(Billboard) Britney Spears is nearing a deal to serve as judge on next season’s “The X Factor,” a well-placed source tells The Hollywood Reporter.

Dear Editor, I refer to an interview with Mr. Odinga Lumumba by Iva Wharton which was published on page 26 of the Stabroek News of February 29, 2012 under the caption `Poor Maintenance of Community Grounds hindering Sports Development’.

Bryan Singh was yesterday put on bail in the sum of $30,000, after denying three charges related to threats at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

CHICAGO, (Reuters) – A female flight attendant who started ranting about a possible crash over the public address system of an American Airlines plane yesterday was subdued by passengers and crew as the plane returned to the gate, passengers said.

A section of the sea defence works at

The Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment, Robert M. Persaud and staff of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) are mourning the passing of former Commissioner Brian Lance Sucre.

Last Monday an American nonprofit organization that helps African children posted an online documentary about the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).

MANAMA, (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Bahrainis demonstrated yesterday to demand urgent political reforms, in what witnesses said was the biggest demonstration in a year of unrest.

As the concert business rebounded in 2011, touring remained the biggest source of income for the top earners in the US music business.

A striking sugar worker stands in a hole on a

CHICAGO, (Reuters) – Smoking among America’s youth has reached epidemic proportions, starting them on the path to a lifetime of addiction, the U.S.

Dear Editor, Since the removal of the Control Tower from the centre of the Mackenzie/Wismar Bridge, vehicular movements have become chaotic due to the automatic changeover of the traffic lights.

Politikles

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) 2011/2012 season will resume today at various grounds after last week-end’s start was postponed owing to the inclement.

The story, “Four jailed for four years over abduction,” in the Thursday March 8, 2012 edition, misidentified the defendant that was jailed in absentia.

The new Minister of Human Services, Jennifer Webster, addressed the issue of violence against women and children this past week as the world recognised Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

(Trinidad Express) The ongoing strike at Trinidad Cement Ltd (TCL) is threatening the viability of the country’s construction industry, with several projects on hold as a result of the shortage of cement products.

(Trinidad Express) Some TT$3.1 million was spent for Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and an official approved Cabinet delegation, which included her travel assistant—who is her sister, Vidwatie Newton, to travel to India in January.