Daily Archive: Tuesday, September 25, 2012

GENEVA, (Reuters) – An El Nino event, usually associated with significant changes in rainfall, is likely to develop this month and next in the Pacific, affecting global climate patterns, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said today.

ROME,  (Reuters) – The head of the postal service in the Italian Senate was arrested today for trafficking cocaine, police said, in the latest episode to undermine public faith in the country’s political institutions.

Cape Canaveral, Fla., (Reuters) – Piecing together 10 years of Hubble Space Telescope images, astronomers today unveiled the deepest view yet of a small sliver of the night sky, revealing a kaleidoscope of galaxies and other celestial objects.

LONDON, (Reuters) – More than 100 million people will die and global economic growth will be cut by 3.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 if the world fails to tackle climate change, a report commissioned by 20 governments said today.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Contractor General Greg Christie has described his office as a toothless bulldog that will remain that way unless there’s political will to bring about the changes needed for the Office of the Contractor General (OCG) to fulfil its mandate.

(Reuters) – The Twenty20 World Cup super eight groups and fixtures after Pakistan became the last team to reach the stage by beating Bangladesh on Tuesday.

(Reuters) – Imran Nazir blasted 72 off 36 balls to lead Pakistan into the World Twenty20 super eight stage after beating Bangladesh by eight wickets in the final Group D match in Pallekele, Sri Lanka today.

(Reuters) – The world’s largest Islamic body called today for expressions of “Islamophobia” to be curbed by law, just as some countries restrict anti-Semitic speech or Holocaust denial.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – The United Nations must “immediately” provide protection to areas liberated by rebels in northern Syria, French President Francois Hollande said today, adding that President Bashar al-Assad’s government had no future on the international stage.

(Jamaica Observer) The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is taking serious issue with what it says is the failure of some foreign-owned commercial banks to offer Jamaicans the same customer service standards that they make available to customers in countries where these banks originate.

SEOUL (Reuters) – A chubby South Korean singer who has taken the pop world by storm, topping Apple’s iTunes downloads and getting 270 million Youtube views, has vowed to perform his “Gangnam Style” hit topless if it reaches number one.

UNITED NATIONS  (Reuters) – President Barack Obama declared today the United States will “do what we must” to prevent Iranfrom acquiring a nuclear weapon as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned against threatening attacks whose consequences would be devastating.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A Jamaican security guard has been fingered in the murder of an American couple who resided in Dutch St.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Attorney-at-law Bert Samuels is arguing that members of the People’s National Party (PNP) who are members of the Cabinet should not be called upon to give evidence in relation Trafigura matter.

TOKYO/BEIJING,  (Reuters) – China sent its first aircraft carrier into formal service today amid a tense maritime dispute with Japan in a show of force that could worry its neighbours.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados, which has long said no to onshore casino gambling for its citizens, is about to open the door to cruise ship passengers only in the Bridgetown Port.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados’ private sector has come in for a tongue-lashing for abandoning agriculture and thinking all investments should instead be made in concrete, construction or tourism.

OSLO,  (Reuters) – Good fortune and having children just seem to go together for Norwegian mother Hege Jeanette Oksnes.

-Top Cop Acting Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell yesterday admitted that there was no justification for the use of lethal force on protestors in Linden on July 18, while saying he had instructed that the leaders of the protest be engaged towards clearing the Mackenzie/Wismar Bridge.

A second person has been arrested, police said yesterday, even as the results of post-mortem examinations revealed that the mother and her two children, who were found brutally murdered on Saturday evening in their Anna Catherina home, died of haemorrhagic shock due to the wounds they received.

There are massive irregularities within the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) credit union and sources are calling for a thorough forensic audit to be conducted to ascertain the extent of the wrongdoing.

– probes into other airport busts ongoing A 24-year-old United States national was early yesterday morning arrested at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport after four kilogrammes of cocaine were found concealed in the false walls of his checked in luggage.

– though handing over deadline passed Although the official handing over of the transmitter is already two weeks past the deadline, Linden is getting set to begin operating the television channel, which formed part of the agreement between Region 10 authorities and the government over ending the five-week protest by residents recently.

Alleged praise for Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba who it was claimed had increased the rate of tax collection, was highly criticized and deemed an untruth at yesterday’s Mayor and City Council statutory meeting.

Staff members of the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) at Onderneeming, Essequibo Coast, on Sunday completed a five-day skills training course expected to improve their interactions with inmates, after recent unrest at the facility that saw a mass breakout and arson.

A 60-year-old man was shot to his shoulder by bandits yesterday morning as he was about to enter his Mandela Avenue premises.

Enthusiasts in Guyana and abroad can now take their bird watching experiences taken to a higher level following yesterday’s launching of a publication titled Birds of Essequibo – a Checklist.

-West Indies advance after rain spoils Ireland match – Group B COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Rain gave back to West Indies what it appeared it may have stolen from them a few days earlier, sending them through to the quarter-final stage of the ICC World Twenty20 Tournament, following a no-result with Ireland yesterday.

NBS second division competition… By Neil Barry Jr., The University of Guyana closed their campaign in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) New Building Society (NBS) limited overs competition in style on Sunday when they dispatched Ace Warriors at the Malteenoes Sports Club ground, Thomas Lands.

Carib Beer Heroes Cup… By Neil Barry Jr., Wicketkeeper/batsman Derwin Christian on Sunday hit his third century of the Georgetown Cricket Association’s Carib Beer/Friends of Cricket Heroes Cup competition while left-arm spinner Totaram Bishun bagged a 10-wicket haul in the Demerara Cricket Club’s drawn encounter against the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) at the DCC ground in Queenstown.

– after complainant is no show Office of the President (OP) press liaison Kwame McCoy was yesterday cleared of an assault charge that stemmed from him allegedly hitting a woman with his car.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC-Legendary American boxer Roy Jones Jr. could be fighting in Jamaica for Christmas, promoters announced here over the weekend.

WWE superstar Ezekiel Jackson is headed to Linden today for the first time in over 11 years since achieving international stardom in world wrestling entertainment.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC- West Indies cricket captain Darren Sammy says he is pleased with the ‘much improved performance’ of his bowlers following their win over Ireland in the ICC Twenty/20 tournament in Sri Lanka yesterday.

The Guyana Defence Force awarded bursaries valued $25,000 each to 52 children of members of the force who were recently successful at the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).

Odinga Green, the accused in the 2007 murder of Nasleen Mohammed, whose body was found in a coal pit at Linden after she went missing, was found not guilty yesterday after Justice Franklyn Holder upheld a no-case submission made by the defence.

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC- High Performance centre’s opening batsman Andre Fletcher says his desire to regain his place on the senior West Indies squad is the driving force behind his recent batting success.

A labourer was yesterday put on $50,000 bail after he denied being found with cannabis.

DHAKA, Bangladesh, CMC – A half-century from Andre Fletcher was upstaged by impressive bowling from Enamul Haque Jr, as the Sagicor High Performance Centre team stumbled in their tour match against Bangladesh-A yesterday Fletcher led the way with 51, but Enamul undermined the Sagicor HPC batting with 7-45 from 18.5 overs of left-arm spin, as the visitors crumbled to 147 all out, replying to Bangladesh A’s first innings total of 199, about an hour before tea on the second day of the four-day match at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium.

Courtland, Police and Young Warriors cricket teams secured victories when the 2012 Neal and Massy Intermediate limited overs cricket competition organised by the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) commenced on Sunday with first round matches.

The Bailiff of the Habibulla stable, ridden by Raj Drepaul create a major upset in winning the feature C and Lower event at the Rising Sun Turf Club in collaboration with Banks DIH Limited grand one day horse race meet at the Rising Sun Turf Club Arima Park West Coast Berbiceon Sunday.

Dear Editor, A fatal road accident happened the night before last on the railway embankment at Chateau Margot, resulting in the demise of Abdul Zameer Abrahim, a 30-year-old joiner and resident of 259 Sixth Street Success who was hit by a Toyota truck when walking along the embankment road around 8.45pm.

(Reuters) – Rafa Nadal’s steady recuperation from a knee injury is proceeding according to plan and he is not going to rush back before it has healed properly, the world number four said.

TOKYO (Reuters) – About 40 Taiwan fishing boats and eight Taiwan Coast Guard vessels entered waters that Japan considers its territory today, the Japanese Coast Guard said, adding an unpredictable twist to a bitter row between Tokyo and Beijing.

Guyana’s Golden Jaguars this week commenced training at the Police Sports Club ground Eve Leary in preparation for the final matches of the World Cup Qualifiers as well as the 2012 Caribbean Football Union Cup.

Dear Editor, In three of the four Sunday newspapers I noticed the public awareness campaign for the Guyana Population & Housing Census 2012.

Dear Editor, A few years ago commuters on the East Bank road had just one single lane to the city – ie one up and one down Then came the dual carriageway which permitted a faster flow of traffic.

ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigeria’s military said yesterday it killed 35 members of the Islamist sect Boko Haram and arrested several during an overnight gunbattle in Damaturu, capital of northeastern Yobe state.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka,  CMC – Outstanding West Indies all-rounder Stafanie Taylor is in all three categories of top players in the Reliance ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings which were launched here  yesterday.

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition candidate Henrique Capriles edged closer to President Hugo Chavez in an opinion poll but remained 10 percentage points behind the socialist leader in the run-up to the October 7 election, according to two sources who have seen the poll.

KUWAIT (Reuters) – Thousands of Kuwaitis held a protest rally late yesterday ahead of a court decision on an electoral law they fear could weaken the chances of opposition candidates in the next parliamentary vote in the major oil-producing state.

ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC- Fast bowling legend Curtly Ambrose says a regional effort is needed if West Indies cricket is to recapture its glory days and return to the upper echelons of the world game.

Dear Editor, My condolences to the grieving families of Suresh Jaman, 39; his wife Indranie Deonarine, 41; and their daughter Amanda Deonarine, 16.

CHARLESTON, SC (Reuters) – Police in St Maarten have arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of an American couple in the Dutch Caribbean territory of St Maarten, officials said yesterday.

Dear Editor, I have always argued that the actions of the PPP/C government over the years beginning with the Janet Jagan period and exacerbated during the Bharrat Jagdeo years, demonstrate that the government has little or no respect for the citizenry.

LIMA (Reuters) – The Inter-American Court of Human Rights told Peru yesterday to annul a ruling by its Supreme Court that could have paved the way for an early release of jailed former President Alberto Fujimori.

Dear Editor, Yet again there is another attempt by AFC Vice- Chairman Moses Nagamootoo to perpetuate his  distortions and misinformation.

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Former Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq is helping Bangladesh’s batsmen prepare for their Twenty20 World Cup encounter with the Pakistan spinners in their final Group D match today.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A prosecutor from Brazil’s Public Ministry has charged state-run oil company Petrobras with environmental crimes for a spill at its Duque de Caxias refinery that allegedly contaminated the mangroves and estuary of Guanabara Bay off Rio de Janeiro.

Transparency Institute Guyana in collaboration with Dr Anand Goolsarran is pleased to invite members of the public to the launching of his seminal work Improving Public Accountability: The Guyana Experience 1985-2007.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United Nations appointed Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan a goodwill ambassador yesterday, with a mission to help stop new HIV infections in children and promote increased access to anti-retroviral treatment.

High-profile personages including politicians are, as a general rule,  better positioned than run of the mill citizens to ‘make’ news, that advantage arising out of an entirely reasonable assumption that their pronouncements and actions will be of greater national import and therefore more newsworthy.