Daily Archive: Thursday, June 7, 2012

OSLO, Norway,  CMC – Jamaican Usain Bolt overcame a sluggish to produce a blistering finish, getting up in the final few metres to beat counterpart Asafa Powell and set a new meet record at the Diamond League Bislett Games here today.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall today presented arguments to acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, opening government’s legal bid to restore over $20B in allocations cut from the national budget.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner presented the “Development Impact Honors” award to IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno during a ceremony today at the U.S.

The flooded Barrack Street in Kingston after a koker was left open today.

BIRMINGHAM, England, CMC – Rain has forced the abandonment of the opening day of the third and final Test between England and West Indies at Edgbaston here today.

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T spends more of its national budget on security than most other Caribbean countries, says Ashley Taylor, president of the Point Lisas Port Development Corporation Ltd (Plipdeco).

Parts of Kingston, Georgetown were flooded this morning after the attendant for a koker on Water Street left it open.

(Trinidad Guardian) The liquidator of Clico Investment Bank has begun the process of selling the assets of the bankrupt company, which collapsed in January 2009 under the weight of its inter-company debt and risky real estate loans.

(Trinidad Express) Guyana’s minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Irfaan Ali , has made a pitch to yachties in Trinidad to come visit his country as his Government attempts to stimulate an ecotourism-based economy.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Chairman Rudy Balak of the shopkeepers’ association VvW does not object to government plans to expand store hours, since “this is the current situation anyway.”

DUBAI,  (Reuters) – Umpire Billy Doctrove, who along with Australian Darrell Hair was at the centre of the controversial Oval test which Pakistan forfeited against England in 2006, has announced his retirement.

KABUL,  (Reuters) – Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said today the United States was reaching the limits of its patience with Pakistan because of the safe havens the country offered to insurgents in neighbouring Afghanistan.

ISTANBUL  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today urged Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad to hand over power and leave his country, condemning a massacre near the town of Hama that was blamed on his supporters as unconscionable.

Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman yesterday criticised the PPP/C administration’s move to the High Court over the opposition budget cuts, warning that the continued resort to legal action over parliamentary decisions signals the danger of a constitutional crisis of unimagined proportions.

Police say that at about 0005h yesterday ranks of a mobile police patrol stopped and searched two men who were walking

A miner was fatally shot on Tuesday evening at the Ikewan Backdam, in the Cuyuni region, in a crime that his family suspects stemmed from a past grievance with a businessman.

AFC Chairman Khemraj Ramjattan last evening flayed the government over the award of another major contract to the New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation, which contract he said has once again evaded the tendering process.

The sea dam at Salem, East Bank Essequibo is rapidly eroding and residents fear that it will soon break away and destroy their properties unless the authorities act quickly.

Police from the Mahaicony Station are conducting searches for a prisoner, Collin Sealey of Zes Kinderen, Mahaicony who is feared dead after he jumped into the river upon escaping at around 11:15 am yesterday.

Reports emanating from Venezuela yesterday said that the country’s opposition had accused the Hugo Chavez administration of irresponsibility over reports that oil exploration had restarted offshore Essequibo in Guyana, an area claimed by Venezuela.

Police yesterday said that Conrad Joseph Wright called ‘Ring Leader” and “Blackie” is wanted  for questioning in relation to a series of armed robberies.

Eighteen-year-old Raphael Morrison and Joshua Persaud, 20, were refused bail when they appeared at the Whim Court on Tuesday before Magistrate Krishndat Persaud to answer a charge of murder.

Pegasus Hotel owner Robert Badal has alleged that his business is being discriminated against by the Tourism Ministry and he called on President Donald Ramotar to remove acting minister Irfaan Ali.

In the Berbice High Court, Winston McKenzie who is facing  four  counts of robbery under arms  and a wounding with intent charge was granted $16,000 bail  for each, following a bail petition yesterday before Justice James Bovell Drakes.

By Emmerson Campbell An extra time goal by Daniel Favourite of Back Circle (Team Guyana) sent the crowd on the National Cultural Centre Tarmac into a frenzy and booked the team’s place in the semi-finals of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets Competition tomorrow night.

BIRMINGHAM, England,  CMC – West Indies have appeared to pin their hopes on uncapped mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine as they begin their quest to avoid a series whitewash against England when the third Test bowls off here today.

The five men held in connection with Sunday’s Pomeroon River pirate attack have been released on station bail pending advice on possible charges from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, Brigadier (ret’d) David Granger is calling on his colleagues  to consider constitutional changes to permit the election of full-time members of the National Assembly sometime in the future.

By Iva Wharton One hundred and fifty-four schools across the country will compete in the second staging of the Digicel’s Schools Football Tournament scheduled to start on June 15th at the Georgetown Cricket Club Ground, Bourda.

A 16-year-old boy was charged along with a 21-year-old man jointly for armed robbery and carjacking at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

The Triple Fiesta organised by  mobile telecommunications operator, Digicel, is said to be a perfect opportunity for the netball team as they prepare for the upcoming American Federation of Netball Associations tournament scheduled for  Trinidad in July.

More than fifteen schools from different regions are scheduled to take part in the windball tournament which started early in March this year.

Digicel launched the BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone for customers across the Caribbean and Central America yesterday.

A man accused of snatching a gold chain from another man’s neck was remanded when he appeared before Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo on Monday.

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) yesterday signed the grant for a project to steer local companies towards energy efficiency and conservation in their operations.

The Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) is inviting its under-13 players and their parent/s to a meeting this evening at 6:00 pm at the club’s pavilion to discuss matters pertaining to a proposed tour to St.

Two Canadian tertiary institutions have offered to supplement the oil and gas industry Guyana is pursuing by sharing the wealth of knowledge and expertise they have accrued in the oil, gas and mining.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – There is a reason why Rafa Nadal is called “the Boss” by Nicolas Almagro and yesterday the ruthless claycourt king fired his fellow-Spaniard in his pursuit of a record seventh Roland Garros title.

Opposition leader Brigadier (rtd) David Granger says the PPP/C administration must  reorganise the police force in the hinterland to enforce the law regarding trafficking in persons, as to date it has failed to stamp out this scourge.

Craft Beterverwagting (BV)/Melanie defeated New Amsterdam in a close 57-52  encounter last Tuesday evening when the National Community Basketball League continued at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

BIRMINGHAM, England, (Reuters) – The decision to rest James Anderson for England’s third test against West Indies was sensible and should ensure the fast bowler is fresh for the rest of the summer, captain Andrew Strauss said yesterday.

Digicel Group Ltd, a major mobile operator, announced on Tuesday that it had gained a 27% increase in subscribers bringing the total to 12.8 million and its revenues from its 30 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and the Pacific were up 14%, registering US$2.54 billion.

There are no arrests as yet in the jewellery store burglary at the Stabroek Market.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – The Boston Celtics drew on their famous grit and determination to move within one victory of the NBA Finals on Tuesday with an upset 94-90 road win over the Miami Heat to take a 3-2 series lead.

WARSAW, (Reuters) – UEFA president Michel Platini has warned players they would be booked if they walked off the pitch for being racially abused at Euro 2012 and they should instead talk to the referee who can decide whether to stop the game.

Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) CEO Yog Mahadeo yesterday said that the company has not discontinued its dial-up services, contrary to a report published in yesterday’s edition of the Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – The Oklahoma City Thunder booked their place in the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals with a series-clinching 107-99 win over the top-seeded San Antonio Spurs yesterday.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another drew barrier 11 for Saturday’s $1 million Belmont Stakes at yesterday’s post position draw.

Dear Editor, In the past weeks there has been a renaissance in terms of discussions on economic growth involving prominent personalities at the highest levels of office in the region.

A new report to be released at the Rio+20 summit finds that Latin America and Caribbean need to dramatically increase its investment in climate change adaptation and mitigation in the coming decades, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said in a news release on Tuesday.

BIRMINGHAM, England,  CMC – West Indies captain Darren Sammy believes Chris Gayle’s return will augur well for this side’s fortunes in the upcoming three-match One-Day International series against England.

BEIRUT, (Reuters) – Activists said pro-government militia men and security forces killed at least 78 people, including children, in Syria’s central province of Hama yesterday.

Dear Editor, Since May 24, 2012, a letter explaining my predicament in relation to an infestation in vegetable crops was published in this newspaper under the caption ‘Mystery soil disease unidentified by Agriculture ministry destroying plants in Region 2 farm.’

LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – American Timothy Bradley has laboured outside of the boxing spotlight for much of his career, but on Saturday he has a shot at fame and fortune when he steps in the ring to battle Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Ray Bradbury, a giant of American literature who helped popularize science fiction with works such as “The Martian Chronicles,” died on Tuesday at age 91, his publisher said yesterday.

Dear Editor, The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is encouraged that persons are interested in its choice of leader.

Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo granted an electrician accused of having two grammes of cannabis in his possession $10,000 bail when he appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Dear Editor, It was revealed in the local press with a lot of fanfare that the ambassadors/high commissioners of Canada, United States, the EU and UK were on a clean-up campaign in the city.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Drug-resistant strains of gonorrhoea have spread to countries across the world, the U.N.

TORONTO, Canada,  CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Stephen Ames will tee off in the US Open for the first time in three years after booking his spot at one of 11 sectional qualifiers on Monday.

Dear Editor, Two mothers and two babies sleeping on one bed measuring 6ft 3″ x 3ft 2″ – isn’t this truly unacceptable?

COCHABAMBA, Bolivia, (Reuters) – The Organization of American States (OAS) delayed on Tuesday the controversial reform of its human rights panel, which a growing number of Latin American nations have criticized.

Dear Editor, Happily, I arrived in Trinidad in time to share in their Indian Arrival Day celebrations.

PESHAWAR, Pakistan, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s Supreme Court yesterday ordered police and government officials to fly to a mountain village to investigate whether four women were killed for clapping and singing as men danced at a wedding.

LONDON, England,  CMC – England’s selectors have called up wicketkeeper Steven Davies for the final Test against West Indies, as cover for Matt Prior who is struggling with an eye inection.

 (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors urged a judge yesterday to send convicted financier Allen Stanford to prison for 230 years, calling him a “ruthless predator” whose $7 billion Ponzi scheme was among the most egregious frauds ever undertaken.

Dear Editor, I wish to add my quota of experience to that of my comrade  Allan A Fenty in his column ‘Frankly speaking’ in Stabroek News of Friday, May 25 under the caption ‘H N Critchlow in Guyana’s history.’

BIRMINGHAM, England, (Reuters) – England captain Andrew Strauss said he respected the decision team mate Kevin Pietersen made in controversially opting out of one-day cricket for England.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Large-scale engineering projects aimed at fighting global warming could radically reduce rainfall in Europe and North America, a team of scientists from four European countries have warned.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., (Reuters) – The planet Venus made a slow transit across the face of the sun on Tuesday, the last such passing that will be visible from Earth for 105 years.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez will personally go to register his candidacy for the Oct.

WARSAW, (Reuters) – Uruguay have moved above Germany to become the second-highest ranked team behind world and European champions Spain in the latest FIFA rankings published yesterday.

Dear Editor, The opportunity to report crimes via the internet is a great leap forward for crime-fighting in this country. 

 (Barbados Nation) Not only is REDjet not getting any financial assistance from the Antigua and Barbuda government, it doesn’t appear to be receiving any moral support either, with Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer declaring that the airline was “doomed to failure”.

Thursday’s Cartoon

Installment One Hundred Thirty-Five This Ask the Consul installment addresses frequently asked questions regarding Non-Immigrant Visas.

Violence, including sexual violence, against women and girls is sweeping across Guyana like an epidemic, leaving in its wake tombstones and grave markers, scarred and traumatized women and children, mute legislators and a justice system that is apparently unable to cope.

Dear Editor, I cannot understand why Guyana is continually being overlooked to host international cricket matches here in the Caribbean.

OSLO, Norway,  CMC – Jamaican sprint sensation Usain Bo lt will square off with fellow countryman Asafa Powell for the second time in as many weeks, in a 100 metres contest that headlines the Oslo Diamond League meet here today.

Lucky $12M SUV:

Politikles

By the year 2020, our current primary school kids would be young adults and the new working generation.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Florida yesterday disputed a Justice Department claim that its controversial voter purge efforts may be illegal and said it was the federal government that appeared to have run afoul of the law.

(Barbados Nation) Though grounded, low-fare airline REDjet is still experiencing some turbulence – of the financial kind.

(Trinidad Express) In response to the upsurge in murders, Government was set to implement an immediate crackdown on crime by increasing joint army patrols in crime hotspots from last night.

(Trinidad Express) Attorney General Anand Ramlogan has said that Works Minister Jack Warner is in the clear on bribery allegations.