Daily Archive: Thursday, November 1, 2012

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – R&B singer Chris Brown was given the go-ahead to carry out his European tour after a Los Angeles judge said on Thursday that the entertainer was “in compliance” with probation imposed for his 2009 assault on former girlfriend Rihanna.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – The United Nations headquarters suffered severe damage when Sandy, a massive storm that hit the U.S.

(Reuters) – Deaths in the United States and Canada from Sandy, the massive storm that hit the U.S.

Attorney Nigel Hughes, who has been representing the interest of the families of the three men who were shot and killed at Linden on July 18, said this afternoon that he will no longer carry out these duties at the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) after his cross-examination was terminated by Chairman of the Commission Lensley Wolfe.

(WICB) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board today announced that Taj TV Limited has acquired television broadcast rights for West Indies Cricket for a period of 7 years from January 2013.

(Trinidad Guardian) Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Kenrick Maharaj says there is no evidence that cocaine-filled submarines and semi-submersible craft are operating in T&T’s waters.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Britain faces a crisis that could end with the world’s sixth largest economy leaving the European Union, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg warned ahead of a showdown over budget spending with other states in the 27-member bloc.

(Barbados Nation) Central Bank Governor Dr Delisle Worrell is getting the support of another top economist in standing up to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) suggestion that devaluation could be good for the Barbados economy.

(Barbados Nation) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua  – LIAT today confirmed the death of a male passenger on one of its aircraft.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – The State has purchased three patrol boats for the new coast guard which are to become operational next year.

(Barbados Nation) CARICOM Chairman Dr Kenny Anthony has blasted Trinidad and Tobago for ignoring the burning concerns of its trading partners, especially in relation to air travel.

(Trinidad Express) Caribbean Airlines (CAL) may seek to add an additional flight to reduce the backlog of passengers disrupted by Hurricane Sandy in the United States.

(Trinidad Express) United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Beatrice Wilkinson Welters, says it will be “highly disappointing if, after years of investigation”, the case involving Ishwar Galbaransingh and Steve Ferguson “was not brought to trial”.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Dale Steyn believes there are better bowlers in world cricket and it is simply his durability and consistency that have enabled the paceman to rise to the top of the ICC test bowling rankings.

RIYADH,  (Reuters) – At least 22 people were killed when a fuel truck crashed into a flyover in the Saudi capital Riyadh today, triggering an explosion that brought down an industrial building, Saudi state television reported.

A bodyguard of the murdered Ricardo Rodrigues was himself gunned down yesterday afternoon in Queenstown leaving the public stunned at the brazenness with which the killers are operating and the police apparently clueless.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) maintained a firm grip on the field events to extend their lead to 33 points on day two of the 2012 edition of the Inter Services Annual Athletics Championships (ISAAC) at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ground Camp Ayangana yesterday.

Trying to put to rest questions about his role in the July 18 Linden protestor shootings, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee yesterday denied any responsibility for the deaths of three protestors, while saying efforts to link him to the events were politically-motivated.

The Ministry of Local Government last night said that the regional administration of Region 8 (Potaro/Siparuni) yesterday met with the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) and the Director General of the Civil Defence Commis-sion (CDC) on an emergency water supply for Mahdia and its environs.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC-Injury has forced fast bowler Kemar Roach to miss the test series of the West Indies tour of Bangladesh, the WICB announced  yesterday.

The government yesterday welcomed a deal with book publishers to procure original textbooks but announced that it will have to go back to the National Assembly to get approval for more money to buy additional supplies.

—Says Banks DIH’s Carlton Joao Over eighty local and overseas golfers are expected for the 2012 prestigious Guyana Open Golf tournament this weekend at the Lusignan Golf Course.

De Sinco owner Frank De Abreu, who was involved in an accident with a fire tender almost two weeks ago, was yesterday flown to New York for admission to a hospital there for medical care.

The Governments of Guyana and China yesterday signed a framework agreement for the provision of 825 million RMB or US$130 million for the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri as officials insist that sufficient studies have been done to justify the investment.

-Perry, King and George impress in 200m heat National 5000m and 1500m record holder Cleveland Forde eased to a comfortable victory in the men’s 5000m in record time on day two of the 2012 edition of the Inter Services Annual Athletics Championships (ISAAC) at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ground Camp Ayangana yesterday.

EZjet GT Inc has filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to be allowed to become a regular air carrier between the US and Guyana, even while its owner battles allegations of misappropriation and presently faces a civil suit from his former employers.

MIAMI,  (Reuters) – With shiny new diamond-encrusted rings on their fingers, the Miami Heat began their NBA title defence in confident fashion with a 120-107 win over Eastern Conference rivals the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.

A second man, Edward Castello, 23 years, of La Belle Alliance, Essequibo Coast, was yesterday charged with the murder of businessman Herman Ramnarine of Lima, Essequibo Coast, which occurred on October 24, 2012, at Lima, police said.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC-A spirited half century from Kyle Pope could not stop the West Indies from snatching first innings lead against Sagicor High Performance centre on the second day  yesterday of their three day practice match at the three Ws oval in Bridgetown.

Yesterday, the Skills and Knowledge for Youth Empowerment (SKYE) Project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) turned out 36 youth (34 males and 2 females) following their completion of a Work Readiness Workshop.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, in collaboration with the Guyana Police Force and the National Parks Commission, has launched the `Operation Safe Parks’ initiative.

-Says former GOA vice president Neville Denny Former Vice President of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) Neville Denny said there can be no real development of sport in Guyana unless administrators invest in the athletes by providing proper equipment and training from the primary level.

Government in a surprise move yesterday confirmed Deodat Sharma to the post of Auditor General; he had been acting in the position for last seven years.

The University of Guyana rugby team on Sunday reached the final of the Yamaha Caribs 20th anniversary Sevens competition at the NationalPark before losing to Yamaha Caribs 5-14.

Scores of supporters of Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee yesterday staged a demonstration outside the compound of the Supreme Court, as he finally took the witness stand before the commission of inquiry into the July 18 Linden protestor shootings.

International Cricket Broadcaster and Sports Journalist Sean Devers is scheduled to commence radiation treatment for level two cancer next week.

By David Papannah A family lost its home yesterday in an early morning fire at Number 45 Village, Corentyne, Berbice.

Three players Loris Nathoo, Maria Thomas and former national men’s champion Kriskal Persaud of Berbice are in the lead after four completed rounds of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) Uniparts qualifying championships following play on Tuesday at the Kei-Shars Sports Club, Hadfield Street.

The Inter-American Develop-ment Bank (IDB) announced a new code of ethics for its employees and further boosted protections for whistleblowers, maintaining its alignment with international best practices.

The much anticipated Pegasus Open tennis tournament will serve off tomorrow at the courts of the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston.

President Donald Ramotar has said the government is proud of its record in ensuring equal opportunities in access to education.

Rose Hall Town Gizmos and Gadgets (RHTGG) on Saturday scraped past West Berbice at the Area ‘H’ ground to secure their third win in succession in the Berbice Cricket Board/Tenelec first division limited overs competition.

Dear Editor, About a year ago I drove into Mon Repos past the NARI location and witnessed a road under construction in that agricultural region. 

Five cyclists have been selected to represent South Georgetown (District 13) at this year’s national schools track and field, cycling and swimming championships.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) Company is launching its $10M Crazy Cash Christmas promotion today for its cell phone customers.

Dear Editor, One cannot agree more with the pronouncement by the Minister of Agriculture that (like the rest of the Caricom Region) Guyana’s imports are disproportionately high, and showing minimal, if any, immediate prospects of contraction.

The autopsy scheduled to be performed on Canadian, Jean Pierre Le Blanc, who was shot in the  buttocks when Ricardo Rodrigues was gunned down on October 15th and who died suddenly last Friday at the Georgetown Public Hospital was again postponed  yesterday to Friday.

Players from the respective schools show off the trophies and medals won at the Digicel Schools’ table tennis championships which ended last Friday at the National Gymnasium.

President Donald Ramotar is expected to give the feature address at the 46th Convocation of the Turkeyen Campus of the University of Guyana.

Director of Sport Neil Kumar has pledged government’s support to the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA).

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – New York City and the sodden U.S.

Dear Editor, We need to protect our forest industry and the production of wallaba poles.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller on Tuesday warned that the distribution of hurricane relief items will be made first to “the needy and not the greedy”.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron suffered a humiliating defeat in parliament yesterday after Conservatives rebelled over Europe, an issue that has divided his party for decades and helped bring down previous leaders.

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) is conducting Disaster Risk Management (DRM) training for regional representatives over the next two months, having just concluded a session for 80 regional representatives at the Region Six Regional Democratic Council (RDC).

Dear Editor, The Caribbean Cup is played bi-annually by the affiliates of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) and under its auspices.

The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is one of several associations  that will be sending athletes to compete in the XVIII South American School Games in Brazil in November/ December this year.

Dear Editor, While I am specifically making an observation in reference to the Guyana Beverage Incorporated‘s (BUSTA) support for the Essequibo Cricket Board, I am also aware of the company’s sponsorship of various other sporting disciplines countrywide.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni relishes the sight of a visiting batsman at sea against the turning ball, prodding uncertainly and taking a hit to the rib cage.

(Trinidad Express) The attack by Communications Minister Jamal Mohammed was “highly troubling” and indicative of a pattern of abuse by Government officials against the media, according to executive director of the International Press Institute (IPI), Alison Bethel-McKenzie.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, (Reuters) –  Authorities in the Dominican Republic yesterday arrested a former police colonel accused of being a “powerful drug trafficker” responsible for sending tons of cocaine to the United States.

Marlon Osborne’s car ringed by police yesterday.

Dear Editor, Congratulations are in order to all the students who excelled at the last sitting of the CXC exams ‘Sarah Hakh of Guyana CXC’s most outstanding student overall‘ SN, Oct 23).

(Jamaica Observer) Bishop of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, Rt Rev Howard Gregory has lashed out against successful members of society who live in isolation, saying that their selfishness has done nothing for nation-building.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A U.S. free trade agreement with Panama went into force yesterday, five years after it was originally negotiated, opening the way for increased U.S.

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When it was announced, last week Wednesday at a ceremony to award the country’s top performers at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, that Mr Ganesh Singh, a visually impaired student who sat the exams electronically, gained grade ones in English A and Social Studies, the audience of mostly students erupted into cheers.

MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – England fast bowler Steven Finn has been ruled out of the remainder of the three-day warm-up match against India A with a right thigh strain, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said  yesterday.

Guyanese in New York and Ontario, struck with the force of Hurricane Sandy’s winds this week, feel a renewed awareness of how blessed is their homeland.