Daily Archive: Sunday, March 11, 2012

(ICC) England has secured top spot in the Reliance ICC Test Championship table at the 1 April cut-off date, after the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa ended in a draw in Dunedin today.

(Barbados Nation) If all goes according to plan, natural gas from Trinidad and Tobago could be flowing into Barbados in another 18 months.

Leader of the Opposition David Granger says that while the Opposition does not want gridlock in Parliament, the prospects for the passage of the national budget look grim since one month after a commitment for budget talks was given by the Government it is yet to be honoured.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) is to investigate allegations that Indian bookmakers, with the help of a Bollywood actress, have been fixing the results of English County Championship matches and international games, the Sunday Times reported.

Police say that acting on information received, at about 0005h today, they recovered two bags with 10 kilogrammes of cocaine that had been thrown over the fence at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The United States government is refusing to comment on reports that extradition requests are coming for several Jamaicans involved in organised crime.

Frank Thomasson, a founding member of the Theatre Guild passed away in England on March 5.

(Indian Express) Veteran actor-filmmaker Joy Mukherjee was cremated here on Saturday morning.

(Barbados Nation) The Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) has turned to the majority of the national team’s management to serve as interim selectors.

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan,  (Reuters) – Coalition forces killed 15 civilians in a shooting spree in Afghanistan’s southern Kandahar province today, the defence ministry said, in an incident likely to deepen the growing divide between Washington and Kabul.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados’ judicial system is clogged with almost 3 000 unfinished cases.

(Barbados Nation) Mum’s the word. Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said yesterday he was not in a position to comment publicly on the findings of the Deloitte Canada-led forensic audit into CLICO International Life (CIL).

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar Prime Minister will depart Trinidad and Tobago this afternoon for a two-day official visit to Panama.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has defended her sister’s travelling costs even as new figures reveal that Vidwatie Newton has cost taxpayers on trips to Brazil, London and Australia.

SANAA/ADEN (Reuters) – US drone attacks killed at least 25 al Qaeda-linked fighters including one of their leaders while a Yemeni air force raid killed 20 more in the south, sources said yesterday, in the biggest airstrikes since Yemen’s new president took office.

Guyana is “fertile ground” for gangs and organised crime due to widespread corruption, according to recent research, which says despite limited violence, the threats may develop into a larger problem.

Chairman of the Shipping Association of Guyana (SAG) Andrew Astwood Says that a railway link between Lethem and Georgetown may provide a faster, more reliable and economically viable alternative to a road and the association is calling for this option to be seriously considered.

Story and photos by Alva Solomon With a population of less than 1,000 persons, residents of the remote community of Matthew’s Ridge in the North West District are banking on the development of the nearby manganese mine to breathe life into the community.

Two men are nursing serious wounds after gunmen opened fire on them at Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara (ECD) yesterday afternoon in what was clearly an execution attempt, though relatives said they are at a lost as to why anyone would want to kill them.

A mid-afternoon fire in the engine room of the Lady Northcote yesterday caused panic and fear among commuters, though minimal damage was reported.

The physicians who have been performing kidney transplant surgery in Guyana since 2008 yesterday made a public appeal to Guyanese to become kidney donors, noting that persons can function normally with just one kidney.

By Emmerson Campbell The national men’s Sevens rugby team yesterday held their final practice games at the Providence National Stadium.

West Indies cricket icon Clive Lloyd has now joined the chorus of Caricom countries that include Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Guyana, who are saying the time has come to rein in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

Marvin Wray, who was listed as critical following an accident at Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara last Sunday, yesterday succumbed to his injuries.

Bridgetown, Barbados,  CMC – Steady batting, aided by five missed chances, put Guyana in a solid position to take first innings lead over Barbados on the second day of the fifth round Regional first-class match at Kensington Oval here yesterday.

Workers at GuySuCo’s Enmore sugar factory are expected to resume work today after they agreed yesterday to accept the one-off ‘premium payment’ offered by the corporation.

IT is remarkable how West Indies cricket manages to create, often out of nothing at all, the never-ending controversies that continue to harm and embarrass it.

Acting Deputy Mayor of Georgetown, Patricia Chase-Green her husband and other relatives were victims of an early morning armed robbery yesterday at their home.

A father of two died on the spot yesterday after a speeding lorry crashed into the Canter truck he was driving on the Bee Hive Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD).

Introduction Among other things, in the previous eight Sunday columns of this series on tax reform I have sought to establish three broad propositions.

It was the late Winston Murray who propelled attorney-at-law James Anthony Bond into the political arena and this new APNU parliamentarian is on a mission to work for and with the people to make Guyana a better place for all.

Depression is a serious illness that occurs in both the old and the young, but sadly it is an issue that is still taboo barring many from even attempting to discuss it, much less admitting that they might have a problem.

Fourteen teachers and schools coaches successfully completed a two-day football coaches course Friday  conducted by instructors Rajesh Latchoo of Trinidad and Tobago and Stan Harmon of the United States of America and held at the Ministry of Education Sports Complex on Carifesta Avenue.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Jamaica tightened their grip on their Regional Four-Day Championship match against Trinidad and Tobago here yesterday, after their speedsters produced a lethal burst to rock the hosts on a truncated second day’s play at Queen’s Park Oval.

Introduction I am unable to carry my review of the 2010 Report of the Auditor General as I am in the USA without access to all the relevant material.

Bridgetown, Barbados — West Indies slow bowler Sunil Narine believes he is in the right mental and physical shape as he prepares to face Australia in the upcoming Digicel One-Day International Series.

In the last few days it has been widely reported that Europe hopes to resume discussions with Iran on its controversial nuclear programme.

Holi or Phagwah is a religious festival. It is also a national festival in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago where it belongs to other categories as well, viz, a calendar and a traditional festival.

A woman is in police custody after ammunition, cocaine and marijuana were found in her possession.

DHAKA, (Reuters) – The next generation of Indian players should not put themselves under pressure to copy illustrious compatriots like the retired Rahul Dravid or Sachin Tendulkar, according to captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, CMC –Regional leaders are to seek an “urgent meeting” with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) before the end of this month in a bid to resolve several issues affecting the development of the game in the region.

– continued Well, we have described the disease and the symptoms.

ISTANBUL, Turkey,  CMC – Teenaged Grenadian sensation Kirani James failed to produce the anticipated fireworks, finishing last in the men’s 400 metres final as Bahamians Demetrius Pinder and Chris Brown stepped up to capture silver bronze at the World Indoor Championships here  yesterday.

A man and woman are in police custody after a quantity of ammunition was found during the search of a house at Number 67 Village, Corentyne.

The presidents of Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile did a smart thing the other day, which could save Latin America a lot of time, money and insufferable speeches in the future: they held the region’s first virtual summit.

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Former UN chief Kofi Annan held blunt talks with Bashar al-Assad this weekend but appeared to be making little headway, as the Syrian president blamed political bloodshed on “terrorists”.

(Reuters) – South Africa set New Zealand an imposing 401 to win the first test when captain Graeme Smith declared their second innings on 435 for five midway through the second session on the fourth day at University Oval in Dunedin yesterday.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – Australia arrived here Saturday bubbling with confidence and champing at the bit to face West Indies in the five-match One-Day International series bowling off next Friday.

So much begins with parents. Their daily, persevering, unending love and interest and example teach lessons which reach deep into us; we are nurtured and our minds and souls are formed into shapes and disciplines that last all our lives.

When I moved to Canada 50-plus years ago, a musical career was not on my radar. 

Dear Editor, I was a proud delegate who attended throughout the PNCR General Council Meeting last Saturday.

ROME (Reuters) – Pope Benedict and the Archbishop of Canterbury, spiritual leader of the world’s Anglicans, met and prayed together yesterday but made only glancing references to the divisions between their Churches.

Dear Editor, The scheduled commencement of the arbitration proceedings on Tuesday, March 13th is another milestone for workers employed by the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI/ RUSAL) which has been earned through their consciousness that rights and the rule of law are essential elements in their day to day lives.

MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Dozens died in fighting between al Shabaab rebels and Ethiopian troops near the central Somali town of Baidoa and another small town yesterday, residents, regional officials and the Islamist rebels said.

Police said they had to resort to the use of force on Friday evening when they conducted a search in a house and were attacked with a knife by Randy Morris resulting in him being grazed by a bullet.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Authorities are investigating a mass grave in southern Mexico containing 167 bodies that may have been dumped there at least 50 years ago, a Mexican official said yesterday.

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.

Dear Editor, I have read with no surprise a letter published in the Guyana Chronicle of Saturday 10th March under the caption “Greenidge will do good (sic) to answer the following questions”. 

The Golden-handed Tamarin (Saguinus midas), also known as Midas Tamarin and Red-handed Tamarin can be seen along farm edges in the North Rupununi, but interestingly enough does not exist in the Iwokrama Rain Forest.

Defending boys champions Tucville Secondary School fought their way back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with newcomers New Campbellville Secondary in the opening match of the Scotia Bank-Pepsi schools football tournament yesterday at Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.

(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).

Dear Editor, I permanently reside in New York, and am proud to still be Guyanese by nationality.

The fragrant scent of roses, is a pleasant reward for any gardener.

Insularity

Last Tuesday we reported on a one-day workshop held by CXC in Barbados on a common regional primary assessment programme, or what was described as a modified and enhanced version of the Common Entrance exam, which it was hoped could be introduced in all the anglophone Caricom territories.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – Thousands of students at an all-female university in Saudi Arabia boycotted classes yesterday, protesting against poor services, witnesses said, in a rare display of dissent from women in the conservative Islamic kingdom.

Thursday’s sitting of Parliament will see Prime Minister Sam Hinds moving a motion to have the composition of the all-important Committee of Selection declared inconsistent with Standing Order No.

Miss Air Corps, 24-year-old Shameka Devonish

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – A five-wicket haul by Vincentian fast bowler Kenroy Peters and a determined unbeaten 68 from captain Liam Sebastien secured first innings points for the Windward Islands against the Leeward Islands on the opening day of their fifth round clash in the Regional Four-Day Championship here late Friday.