Daily Archive: Thursday, April 12, 2012

(Trinidad Express) The workers strike at Trinidad Cement Ltd (TCL) has started to affect the company’s Jamaican subsidiary, forcing the Caribbean Cement Company Ltd to package its cement in bags with Spanish labels.

(Trinidad Express) Commissioner of Police Dwayne Gibbs is “very concerned” by statements made on Wednesday by Minister of Justice Herbert Volney, which described Atiba Duncan’s killing as a “homicide”.

The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Lennox Heywood, 21 years of Pitt Street, Golden Grove, ECD.

(WICB) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — West Indies all-rounder Narsingh Deonarine made a successful return to international cricket with the ball, as he played a crucial role in his team’s fight-back against Australia on the final day of the first Digicel Test on Wednesday.

CARTAGENA, Colombia, (Reuters) – Leaders from North and South America will mix perennial controversies over Cuba and the Falklands with trade tensions and a new look at the war on drugs at a weekend summit in Colombia.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Foreign Affairs minister Winston Lackin is not concerned about whether the Netherlands wants to suspend the remaining 20 million Euros of development aid or not, he says to the paper from Cartagena, Columbia in reaction to the Dutch government’s decision to suspend the aid as punishment for the adoption of the amended Amnesty Act.

(de Ware Tijd) THE HAGUE – Dutch files from the 1980s will stay closed for the time being, as Foreign Affairs minister Uri Rosenthal has found a way to keep them secret.

(de Ware Tijd) THE HAGUE/PARAMARIBO – The Netherlands is conducting a campaign to impose sanctions on Suriname and the 25 suspects in the 8 December trial.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The police say they have not charged radio announcer, Wayne Whyte, in relation to an incident in which his colleague broadcaster, Jody-Ann Gray, was shot and injured.

GENEVA, (Reuters) – A U.N.-backed ceasefire that took effect in Syria at dawn is only being “partially observed” as heavy weapons and government troops remain deployed in cities, the main opposition movement said today.

Two children died last night in a fire of unknown origin at Parfait-Harmonie, West Bank Demerara.

Chinese tech giant Datang Telecom Technology & Industry Group has been confirmed by a member of the Cabinet as the company that was sold government’s 20 percent shares in the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T).

Attorney General Anil Nandlall yesterday advised Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack that an appeal is not possible against the decision by acting Chief Justice Ian Chang to quash her advice to charge Police Commissioner Henry Greene with rape.

A father of three, who was reported missing a week ago, was found dead in a pit latrine on Tuesday, at Buck Hall, in the Essequibo River.

Prime Minister Sam Hinds yesterday defended government’s plans to eventually end subsidised electricity for Lindeners, saying that because of the developments taking place and impending in the town, it will be less reliant on the subsidy.

Two members of the Women and Gender Equality Com-mission have supported calls for Police Commissioner Henry Greene to resign from his post while the commission’s chair says that the matter would be discussed at its next statutory meeting slated for the last Wednesday of this month.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) declared yesterday that the impending consultation on corporal punishment, sexual orientation and the death penalty must be rights-based and called for a good faith role by the government.

APNU Region 10 representative, Vanessa Kissoon on Tuesday called on the government to re-examine the 2012 Budget to ensure that the region benefits financially as she highlighted several ills plaguing the constituency which she represents.

There are fish in the aquaculture ponds at Tobago Hill, even though they may be difficult to see, according to the Amerindian Affairs Ministry, which yesterday accused Toshao Edmund Santiago of contributing to “misleading” reports about the project.

Wilson Chan, who was accused of murdering his reputed wife Loretta Ramoutar, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter when the trial continued in the High Court yesterday before Justice Franklyn Holder.

The lifeless body of 47-year old Yeuryodan Haindarshan of 93 Logwood, Enmore, East Coast Demerara, was pulled from a canal at Enmore North on Tuesday after he went missing for a brief period.

Suresh Seetaram and Pawan Kumarie Kheran, the parents of the 18-month-old rat-bitten toddler who died at the Georgetown Public Hospital on Monday, cannot be located and the grandmother of the child has denied that she was living under tough conditions.

The opposition and government on Tuesday evening sparred over the handling of the country’s health sector, with APNU member Dr George Norton chiding the PPP/C administration for mismanagement of the health sector.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall yesterday said that the government is not fighting for control of Parliament, only proportionality in the representation on the Committee of Selection to reflect last year’s general elections results.

Alliance For Change’s (AFC) Moses Nagamootoo has come under fire for an example that he gave in Parliament during the budget debate on Tuesday, when he described speaking to his grandchildren in a rough manner, much to the chagrin of government MPs.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – A gritty West Indies again fought valiantly but paid the price for one wretched session in the entire opening Test and plunged to a three-wicket defeat to Australia late on the fifth and final day at Kensington Oval here yesterday.

Opposition Leader David Granger on Sunday reiterated  his promise given during the 2011 General and Regional elections campaign to work towards making Bartica a town, as he was declaring open ‘Bartica Regatta, 2012’.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – West Indies captain Darren Sammy says  yesterday’s three-wicket loss to Australia in the opening Test here will not damage his side’s growing self confidence and has urged his troops not to despair, despite the hugely disappointing result.

Running Brave Athletic Club athlete Andrea Foster returned to home soil in the wee hours of yesterday morning as the only athlete on Guyana’s six member CARIFTA Games team with a medal to show for her hard work despite enduring an unfriendly climate in Bermuda.

Calling for better representation of the poor and vulnerable, APNU’s Volda Lawrence proposed that the 2012 budget be amended to offer a minimum old age pension of $10,000 per month.

Action in the third Guyana Telelgraph & Telecommunications (GT&T) 10/10 nationwide softball cricket tournament continued last weekend, with a plethora of exciting matches played around the country.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett yesterday made an oral presentation in support of Guyana’s  submission for an extended continental shelf to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf at the headquarters of the United Nations in New York.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr.

Relatives of the 17-year-old who died and lost her full-term baby recently while in the care of the  Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) were joined by activist Mark Benschop and his colleague Malcolm Harripaul in a brief demonstration in Linden yesterday as they called for justice for the family.

The scoreboard might not tell you that but Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals gave IPL 2012 its first close high-scoring game as Wankhede Stadium cheered.

The family of 13-year-old Dexter Marshall, who was electrocuted early Monday while riding on a merry-go-round at a fair, is still awaiting an autopsy.

More than one hundred less fortunate children were overjoyed when they received free kites from the Aditya Kids Trust Fund

(Reuters) – Yuvraj Singh, the outstanding player in India’s World Cup triumph at home last year, is certain he will return to the international side after battling cancer but will wait until he has fully recovered both physically and mentally.

A man who unlawfully and maliciously wounded his reputed wife of six months was yesterday fined $15,000 in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court by Magistrate Allan Wilson.

Dear Editor, A report in SN of April 9 with an accompanying photo showed a collapsed river defence masonry wall at Louisiana, Leguan which according to the Government Information Agency (GINA) failed during the spring tide of Friday, April 6.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – Teenaged all-rounder Amanda Samaroo has been recalled after a near three-year break while another teenager, Natasha McLean, has named for the first time in a West Indies 14-member squad to face Sri Lanka in a limited overs series here starting later this month.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Chronicle story of April 11 captioned, ‘Moses has lost his way: now a self confessed child abuser,’ can be described as nothing but a low-down, dirty and shameless statement on the part of the PPP/C government.

Four armed, masked bandits on Sunday evening robbed a Bush Lot, Corentyne family of $1.1M in cash and jewellery during a power outage in the village.

(Cricinfo) Chennai Super Kings were disappointing with the bat for the second time in three games and their confused running allowed Delhi Daredevils to restrict them to their second-lowest total in the IPL for a comprehensive win.

AMSTERDAM,  (Reuters) – The Netherlands will suspend all financial aid to Suriname, the Dutch foreign minister said yesterday, in protest over its former colony’s decision to grant amnesty to the suspected killers of 15 opponents of President Desi Bouterse 30 years ago.

Dear Editor, Much has been said and much more will probably be said about acting Chief Justice Ian Chang’s ruling in the Commissioner Greene rape allegation case.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Mexican President Felipe Calderon met with his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro, yesterday as the two sought to restore friendly relations and explore new trade opportunities after rocky times between their two countries.

The Oldendorff Carriers Guyana Inc, based in New Amsterdam which is gearing to increase its transshipment of bauxite with the expansion of RUSAL, is preparing to welcome President Donald Ramotar today.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Super League continued with three games on Sunday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) Ground.

Wildlife exporter Trevor Singh was yesterday ordered to pay a fine of $75,000 or serve one month in  prison by Magistrate Allan Wilson after he pleaded guilty to exporting 35 birds comprising three different protected species under the Environmental Protection Act.

(Reuters) – The Boston Celtics stepped up their run to the playoffs on Tuesday by upsetting Miami 115-107 for their second victory over the Heat in 10 days.

BEIRUT, (Reuters) – The deadline for a U.N.-backed ceasefire aimed at halting more than a year of violence in Syria passed last night with no immediate reports of fighting, activists said.

Dear Editor, With regard to the budget debate, much is being made of the burden faced by the poor, the working class and the pensioners, among other downtrodden people, and their neglect in the budget presentation. 

The Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) launched their Regional Conference Championships in the lead-up to the National Schools Basketball Festival (NSBF) at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is bound by international law to make the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) its final court of appeal.

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Baldwin Spencer says that the regional integration movement, despite its many challenges, is meeting agreed targets and achieving milestones in its development.

Dear Editor, Like my colleague Nowrang Persaud, I feel encouraged to react to the article in SN of April 6, 2012, on ‘Performance Management Practices.’

By Emmerson Campbell “We are of the belief that boxing is one of the sporting disciplines in which we can win many medals, we have many talented boxers in this country and we are very confident that they will bring glory to this country – that is why we want to invest more resources in boxing.”

First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar has encouraged parents to revive reading at home, saying the gift of education can never be stolen from children and fosters achievements.

Dear Editor, Rick Ross is arguably one of the most commercial rappers in the rap music industry today.

(Jamaica Observer) Solar power has finally become a viable option, driven by falling prices for photovoltaic panels and the soaring cost of oil, say proponents of the alternative energy.

KABUL, (Reuters) – Crouching behind a wooden barrier, 27-year-old Sergeant Sara Delawar fires her M-4 rifle at a target showing the silhouette of a man, part of a training exercise for Afghan special forces.

Group stage action in the Linden leg of the 2012, Guinness Greatest of the Street Futsal competition last Saturday at the New Silver City Hardcourt with four of the eight fixtures producing wins while the defending champions Eagles  were held to a two all draw by Trainline Warriors.

Dear Editor, I refer to an article published in the Kaiteur News of March 28 entitled ‘Rice miller owes millions to the Charity – Zorg-en-Vlygt WUA in rates, taxes.’

(Jamaica Observer) Jamaican and Trinidadian entrepreneurs are potential investors in an airline carrier aimed at tapping into the South American market.

JACKSONVILLE/SANFORD, Fla., (Reuters) – A special prosecutor in Florida charged neighbourhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman with second-degree murder yesterday in the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin, a move protesters had demanded for weeks in a racially charged case that has riveted the United States.

A man who is facing five indictable charges of robbery, three of which are for robbery under arms,  was remanded to prison yesterday when he appeared before Magistrate Allan Wilson at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

A young man who admitted having five grams of cannabis in his possession at Potaro Road in the hinterland was yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court committed to six weeks of community service and fined $3,000 by Magistrate Allan Wilson.

(Jamaica Observer) Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Roger Clarke has appealed to farmers to step up production levels and for consumers to consume more local produce to cut the country’s food import bill, which is running at approximately US$800 million per annum.

Dear Editor, Over the past twenty years a recurring problem of unaccountability and lack of transparency has plagued successive village councils of Orealla and Siparuta, and the outgoing OVC is no different.

Day by day we live out our routine, functioning in that monotone daily grind of “making a living”.

Thing bad at GPL

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Rapper Nicki Minaj shot straight to the top of the Billboard 200 album chart yesterday with her sophomore album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,” usurping the crown from Madonna, who suffered the biggest second week sales drop in chart history.

(Cricinfo) Shaun Marsh and Lasith Malinga have emerged the best performers in IPL, according to an analysis conducted by ESPNcricinfo.

The silence is deafening. The silence is deadening. And as the days go by the silence eats away at the confidence some of us might have had in public officials and goes to the heart of what really is the matter with this society.

Hello Babes!

(Trinidad Guardian) Justice Minister Herbert Volney says that under the leadership of  Commissioner Dwayne Gibbs, the Police Service has become a “runaway service.”

(Trinidad Guardian) Low-cost carrier REDjet, which suspended its operations since March 16, has requested a meeting with officials of the T&T Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA).

(Barbados Nation) Barbados citizenship is not for sale. Parliamentary Secretary in the Prime Minister’s office with responsibility for Immigration, Senator Harry Husbands, made this clear yesterday, shortly after the country’s first citizenship induction ceremony at which 120 people became citizens.

(Barbados Nation) Grounded low-fare carrier REDjet is getting moral support for its recovery from an unexpected source – British airline Virgin Atlantic.

(Trinidad Express) Four leaders of the People’s Partnership coalition yesterday ducked the media after their third meeting failed yet again to resolve the problem of the San Fernando mayorship.

(Trinidad Express) “Any case like this, where there is inter-abdominal or intracranial trauma which ended in the death of a child is called a homicide.