Daily Archive: Monday, August 6, 2012

Police say that at about 1150h today Monday, a fragmentation hand-grenade which failed to explode was thrown on the verandah of a building that houses the Chester Fries Fast Food Restaurant at Main and Kent streets, New Amsterdam.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Grenadian teenager Kirani James continued his remarkable rise today when he stormed home powerfully to win 400 metres gold and his country’s first ever Olympic medal.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Felix Sanchez fulfilled a promise he made to his late grandmother who raised him when he found the strength in his creaking legs to turn back the clock and regain the Olympic 400 metres hurdles title on Monday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaican trio of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Sherone Simpson and Veronica Campbell Brown has advanced to the semi-finals of the women’s 200m.

OAK CREEK, Wis., (Reuters) – The gunman who killed six people at a Wisconsin Sikh temple was a 40-year-old U.S.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Ernesto strengthened in the western Caribbean Sea today and was forecast to smack into Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula as a hurricane, U.S.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – U.S. competitor Nick Delpopolo was expelled from the London Olympic Games today after testing positive for marijuana and apologised to organisers, fans and fellow athletes for unwittingly eating a brownie that had been baked with the drug.

(Jamaica Gleaner) LONDON, England: Former world record holder Asafa Powell is to undergo an MRI today to assess the extent of his groin injury which ruined his chances at a medal in the 100m yesterday.

 (Jamaica Gleaner) There was a double blow for Jamaica in the 100m hurdles heats this morning, as World Champion Brigitte Foster-Hylton crashed out of the race after hitting hurdle five.

PASADENA, Calif. (Reuters) – NASA’s Mars science rover Curiosity landed safely late yesterday after hurtling through the pink Martian skies at the start of a two-year quest for signs the Red Planet once hosted key ingredients for life.

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will attend a summit of Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia expected to focus on Syria, Iranian media said today, as tensions between Tehran and Riyadh run high over their opposing stances on regional uprisings.

AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab has defected to Jordan, a Jordanian official source said today, prompting Syria to announce he had been sacked and replaced by a caretaker premier.

  (Barbados Nation} Police are reporting success in catching criminals red-handed as a result of surveillance cameras installed in high-traffic areas and, in a few weeks, those eyes will be constantly watching over the entire City.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Usain Bolt fired up a cool evening at London’s Olympic Stadium as only he can when he retained his 100 metres title with a thrilling reassertion of his status as the world’s supreme sprinter yesterday.

Alliance For Change (AFC) chairman, Nigel Hughes says that Linden should be the location where the Commission of Inquiry that will probe the fatal shooting of three Linden protesters, should sit.

Police apprehended the main suspect in the murder of GTM Director Lionel Bert Whyte during a search of a mini-bus at Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke/Linden Highway on Saturday last.

Ahead of another meeting with President Donald Ramotar today, Linden representatives are sticking to their position that unless the proposed increase in the electricity tariff is “withdrawn”, the protest -now in its 19th day – will continue.

The main suspect in the rape and murder of 14-year-old Woodley Park schoolgirl, Basmattie ‘Manda’ Moonsammy is being sought by police but was not found during checks at his home yesterday.

A Bath Housing Scheme, West Coast Berbice mother is seeking answers as to how her 17-year-old son died on Tuesday night after scaling a fence at the Fort Wellington Hospital where he had been admitted for his asthmatic condition.

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) says it fully supports Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, despite the motion of no confidence that was passed against him in the National Assembly last Monday.

Police yesterday continued to grill baggage handlers in connection with a 50-pound cocaine bust at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri on Thursday night.

By Emmerson Campbell Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club rider Robin Persaud made it two in a row yesterday by speeding off with the winner’s trophy of the eighth annual Reagan Rodrigues Memorial 50-mile cycle road race.

Amid a search for alternatives to using mercury to recover gold, the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is inviting interested medium and large scale mine operators to submit proposals to operate and manage two Knelson concentrator processing plants despite fears they are expensive.

Minister of Natural Re-sources and the Environment, Robert Persaud says investments in the mining sector have opened new and promising areas in the extractive industry which, coupled with the proper framework, are expected to net great gains for the nation.

PNCR Leader, David Granger has promised injured Lindeners Dexter Scotland and Michael Roberts that those responsible for the injuries which they sustained on July 18 when police opened fire on protestors would be brought to justice.

An Albouystown security guard was beaten unconscious last night at a Regent Street store after representatives of the owners accused him of stealing from the property which he guarded.

This year’s Hugh Ross Classic (HRC) overall winner Kerwin Clarke will spearhead a team of bodybuilders to compete at the 40th annual Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships next month in Puerto Rico.

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission has been mandated to work with the consortium that drilled the Jaguar 1 exploratory oil well but later abandoned it due to the high pressures encountered, to achieve an early restart of drilling on the Georgetown Block.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  (Reuters) – Hundreds of Jamaicans who braved the wind and heavy rain to watch outdoor screenings of the Olympic 100 meters final  yesterday, erupted in wild celebration, blowing horns, banging pots and pans and waving flags, as their star sprinter Usain ‘Lightning’ Bolt retained his title.

LONDON,  CMC – Grenadian Kirani James came one step closer to adding an Olympic gold medal to his World title when he clocked a season-best time to win his semi-final and surge into the final of the men’s 400 metres at the 30th Olympiad here yesterday.

The scene of Tuesday’s Regent Street fire was yesterday transformed into a virtual ‘mine’ for scrap metal and other items considered valuable by persons even as the co-owner of one of the destroyed businesses buried his father who succumbed to a heart attack during the blaze.

A Hadfield Street, Lodge resident is accusing her brother of physically and verbally abusing her and her family and says the authorities have failed to adequately respond to her complaints.

The Hikers Hockey Club’s fourth annual junior hockey camp begins today and ends August 18.

Toucan Industries General Manager, Lennox Shuffler, was released from the hospital several hours after he was shot and relieved of $2M on Friday last.

Minister of Agriculture Dr Leslie Ramsammy urged the board and faculty of the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) to make research an integral part of its curriculum, in his address at the 48th convocation exercise last week where 111 students graduated.

Dear Editor, I would like to make an observation on ‘Mining under siege’ published in KN on August 2.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Ernesto kept on a westerly course in the Caribbean Sea yesterday and was expected to strengthen slowly over the coming 48 hours while heading towards Mexico’s Yucatan, U.S.

A Victoria Street, Plaisance family nearly lost their home after a mattress caught fire early yesterday afternoon resulting in minor damage to the house.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – U.S. actor Sean Penn joined President Hugo Chavez at an election rally in Venezuela on Sunday, bringing a dash of Hollywood to the campaign as he rode with him atop a truck past cheering supporters.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Lanky pacer Christopher Powell grabbed a five-wicket haul as defending champion Jamaica put the choke on Barbados on the first day of the third series of matches in the Regional Under-19 three-day Championship here yesterday.

Dear Editor, The media have reported that those in authority are acting with urgency on planning for an unimpeded, acceptable flow of traffic linking our capital with the West Bank over the Demerara River.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – A man was arrested for throwing a plastic bottle at Usain Bolt and the seven other competitors just before the start of the 100 metres final at the Olympics yesterday, London’s Metropolitan Police said.

MECCA, (Reuters) – The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation suspended Syria’s membership early yesterday at a summit of Muslim leaders in Mecca, citing President Bashar al-Assad’s violent suppression of the Syrian revolt.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Typically stoic batting from Shivnarine Chanderpaul and a career-best knock from Kemar Roach allowed West Indies to formalise a five-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Test yesterday here.

BLACK ROCK, Barbados, CMC – Windward Islands enjoyed the better of the exchanges on the opening day of their third round Regional Under-19 three-day Championship clash with Leeward Islands here yesterday.

The Rose Hall Town Anniversary and Development Organization says plans for celebrations for the 42nd anniversary of the town are moving apace with lots of positive feedback and an agenda that caters to all tastes.

Dear Editor, I must let you know that the current ubiquitous advertisement war on the air-waves between Digicel and GT&T, is, maybe, just too much for some listeners.

Dear Editor, I need to bring to the public’s attention the utter deception in the reply of the Minister of Education (‘Sunday editorial failed to publish pertinent facts,‘ SN, July 31) to the editorial of the Sunday Stabroek of July 29 that dealt with the new composition of the UG Council as chosen by Minister Manickchand.

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand emphasised the need for parents and teachers to cooperate to give students the best opportunities to succeed as she and a team comprising education officers met parents to register students for the new Diamond/Grove Primary School.

LEEDS, England,  (Reuters) – England failed to make a breakthrough before rain forced the abandonment of play at 1715 (1615 GMT) on the fourth day of the second test at Headingley yesterday as South Africa reached 39 without loss in their second innings.

OAK CREEK, Wis., (Reuters) – A gunman killed six people and critically wounded three at a Sikh temple during Sunday services before police shot him dead, and the attack is being treated as domestic terrorism, police said.

Dear Editor, Recently, it was reported that Mr Raj Singh is the Chairman of GuySuCo and travels to Guyana on a monthly basis with all expenses paid. 

PINE BASIN, Barbados,  CMC – Opening batsman Jeremy Solozano slammed an unbeaten century to lead a Trinidad and Tobago assault on Guyana’s bowling on the first day of their Regional Under-19 three-day Champion third round match here  yesterday.

A man who had one gramme of cannabis in his possession was on Friday fined $3,000 and ordered to do one month of community service when he appeared before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton.

ALEPPO, Syria,6 (Reuters) – Syrian army tanks shelled Aleppo and a helicopter gunship strafed rebel positions with heavy machinegun fire as they fought into early today for control of the country’s biggest city and key battleground of the 17-month uprising.

ADEN, (Reuters) – A suicide bomber struck at a wake in Yemen’s southern city of Jaar overnight, killing at least 45 people and wounding dozens more, the defence ministry said, in the deadliest attack since the army declared victory over Islamist militants in June.

Dear Editor, There are perhaps about four thousand licensed  civilian firearm holders in Guyana and I will wager that no more than 90% are very familiar with their weapons and/or practice shooting fairly regularly.

A man accused of breaking into a woman’s apartment and stealing items totaling $210,000 in value was on Thursday remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Hazel Octive-Hamilton at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

By Indra Khanna Indra Khanna started curating contemporary visual arts projects in 2003, working either independently or in partnership with established institutions.

(Trinidad Express) 28 ex-Niger Delta militants who were in the country on a training agreement between Trinidad and Tobago and Nigeria were deported to their homeland because they were threats to the good relationship between Nigeria and Trinidad and Tobago.

Introduction As in the case of the retention and use of public moneys by NICIL, the Government’s share of the proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets by the Canadian Bank Note (CBN) is kept in a separate bank account and used to meet public expenditure without Parliamentary approval.

President Ramotar’s admonition to contractors that penalty clauses in their contracts and blacklisting would be imposed if they produce substandard work is an important statement even if only to evaluate the intent and seriousness of the government.

Minister of Agriculture Dr Leslie Ramsammy says government recognises the impact agriculture has on the economy and continues to invest in training that will ensure young people become the drivers of growth in this sector.

Last month Stabroek News visited the Port Kaituma area which is commonly referred to as the gateway to the North West District.

Dear Editor, Mr. Verwayne Adams (`Only a commission of inquiry can establish the facts:’ SN: 05/08/12), referring to a position I took in Future Notes (SN: 01/08/12), argued that “when Henry Jeffrey prefaced his thoughts by writing “the police action at Linden… killed three innocent protestors,“ he is stating as a fact something that the independent inquiry will have to establish.”

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Islamist gunmen killed at least 15 Egyptian police yesterday and seized two military vehicles to attack a crossing point into Israel, the deadliest incident in Egypt’s tense Sinai border region in decades.

The Bahamas says it is seeking to regain majority control of the Bahamas Telephone Company (BTC) that had been sold by the former Hubert Ingraham administrationt to the British telecommunication giant, Cable and Wireless in 2010.

(de Ware Tijd) THE HAGUE – The mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) will issue its report regarding a truth commission for Suriname this month.