Daily Archive: Saturday, November 24, 2012

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, moving quickly to nip a new scandal in the bud, ordered the dismissal today of government officials allegedly involved in a bribery ring, including the country’s deputy attorney general.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – South Korean rap star Psy’s music video “Gangnam Style” on Saturday became the most watched item ever posted to YouTube with more than 800 million views, edging past Canadian teen star Justin Bieber’s 2-year-old video for his song “Baby.”

(Reuters) – Britain’s Ricky Hatton announced his retirement from boxing for a second time after his comeback ended in a ninth-round knockout defeat by Ukrainian welterweight Vyacheslav Senchenko in Manchester, England today.

Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee says that Thursday’s referral by the Speaker of the House, Raphael Trotman to the Privileges Committee of an opposition motion to gag him is a move to validate a political act.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico,  (Reuters) – Three-time world boxing champion Hector “Macho” Camacho died today, four days after he was shot in the face in a drive-by shooting, doctors said.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Government has started its review of T&T’s defamation laws.

(Trinidad Guardian) Almost a decade after his girlfriend was chopped to death in a hotel room in Tunapuna, a 60-year-old man of San Fernando has admitted to the crime.

(Trinidad Guardian) Chief Magistrate Marcia Ayres-Caesar says judicial officers should take domestic-violence cases seriously, because if they don’t the crime will be trivialised and victims will get no real protection or justice.

(Jamaica Observer) Imprisoned reggae artiste Buju Banton has been granted an evidentiary hearing by United States Magistrate James Moody.

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica – Usain Bolt won the Male Athlete-of-the-Year award for the fourth time, a first since the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) started the prestigious award.

KHULNA, Bangladesh,  (Reuters) – Shakib Al Hasan gifted his wicket on 97 to West Indies in a disappointing end to an otherwise remarkable Saturday for the all-rounder who became only the second bowler to take 100 test wickets for Bangladesh.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Judges in the Egyptian city of Alexandria decided to go on strike today in protest at a decree issued by President Mohamed Mursi which shields his decisions from judicial review, the state news agency reported.

ADELAIDE,  (Reuters) – South Africa’s pacemen routed Australia’s batsmen with five late wickets to leave the hosts reeling at 111-5 at the close of day three today and give the tourists faint hope of pulling off an unlikely victory in the second test.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has not taken kindly to criticisms being levelled at her Government for spending approximately J$60 million to purchase high-end vehicles for government ministers while the nation faces serious economic challenges.

(BBC) Alastair Cook and Kevin Pietersen overcame a trial by spin in an unbroken stand of 110 as England reached 178-2 in reply to India’s 327 in Mumbai.

-records tumble on final day By Emmerson Campbell The rain at the Providence National Stadium did not put a damper on yesterday’s events as Stephan James and other athletes set the track ablaze with their record breaking performances which saw North Georgetown triumphing.

–in grisly Bonasika Creek attack A man was killed and his girlfriend seriously injured after they were savagely attacked by her cutlass-wielding ex-lover, who severed both of their left hands on Thursday afternoon at Bonasika Creek, Essequibo.

-as business community urges compromise President Donald Ramotar yesterday said that government will be taking the necessary steps to defend embattled Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee, in light of a decision by Speaker Raphael Trotman to limit his participation in the National Assembly pending the result of an inquiry on a motion to gag him.

-star-studded line-up defending titles The Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) will be bringing the curtains down on what can be described as an outstanding year for the sport both nationally and internationally with the hosting of its premier event, the Senior National Championships.

Hundreds of students of the St. Ignatius Secondary yesterday protested the sudden resignation of the head mistress and a request made by two teachers for immediate transfers following an ongoing problem with another teacher.

Lethem was from last night set to once again receive a 20-hour daily supply of electricity after a generator set that had to be repaired in the city was returned and set up.

Japan yesterday presented eight long-arm excavators and two pontoons to Guyana as part of a continuing project to rehabilitate the critical East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC).

Seven persons lost their homes after a fire gutted two houses at First Street, Alexander Village yesterday.

By Iva Wharton The knockout stage of the Guinness in the Street tournament starts today with four matches at the Banks DIH Parking Lot.

WIBA Bantamweight title holder, Shondell ‘Mystery Lady’ Alfred will not be fighting in Mexico today after tests conducted there found her to be pregnant.

-seeks transfer of NICIL revenues to Consolidated Fund AFC leader Khemraj Ramjattan is moving to stop unapproved public funding for the construction of the Marriott-branded hotel at Kingston.

–to advance third MDG The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has partnered with the Women’s Enterprise (WENET) to host the country’s first Women’s Enterprise Exposition (WEnEx) aimed at advancing the third Millennium Development Goal (MDG), which speaks to gender equality and women empowerment.

–UG Vice-Chancellor candidate warns Guyana’s future is in jeopardy if our trees are cut down indiscriminately, our water bodies are allowed to be polluted, indiscriminate dumping of garbage in the waterways and squatting are ignored and even compensated, Nigerian-born Professor Jacob Opadeyi said on Thursday evening.

DUBAI,  (Reuters) – World number one Rory McIlroy shrugged off a touch of desert sunstroke to join second-ranked Luke Donald and little-known Briton Marc Warren in a tie for the lead in the DP World Tour Championship second round yesterday.

By Jairo Rodrigues For 58 years Ron Robinson has been active on stage, he knows the National Cultural Centre like no one else does and he practically lives in the Theatre Guild, but drama is not the only passion that fuels his blood.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, (Reuters) – Relatives of Hector “Macho” Camacho, who has been declared brain dead after being shot in the face, are still hoping for a miracle and said they would not remove the three-time world boxing champion from life support.

-urges gov’t to tackle archaic laws Former Speaker Ralph Ramkarran has welcomed the army’s decision that it would not discriminate against soldiers in same sex relationships as an important step forward for human rights in the country, while saying the government should follow its lead and abolish the unconstitutional laws against homosexuality.

Today, Culture Box returns to highlighting some of Guyana’s poems. This one was performed at Upscale’s Poetry Night this month.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi’s decision to assume sweeping powers caused fury amongst his opponents and prompted violent clashes in central Cairo and other cities yesterday.

The Indian Commemoration Trust (ITC) turned another chapter in developing the Monument Gardens at Camp and Church streets at a sod-turning ceremony yesterday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss this week became the latest Republican lawmaker to loosen his ties to Grover Norquist, the anti-tax lobbyist famous for getting elected officials to sign a “taxpayer protection pledge.”

Hi Everyone, This week we conclude the 2-part series on roast chicken.

Musician Dave Martins has debuted a new song that aims to raise awareness about violence against women by appealing to men’s “better nature.”

KRAKOW, Poland,  (Reuters) – The Polish man arrested for plotting to blow up parliament was not difficult for intelligence agents to spot.

Twenty-one persons graduated yesterday from an eight-week Art Therapy Programme designed to help people living with HIV, who are depressed.

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By Jairo Rodrigues After three months, forty plays and travelling the entire country, it was Ronald Hollingsworth’s play 83 Million Gees, directed by Sheron Cadogan Taylor that took the $1 million top prize in this year’s National Drama Festival.

Two construction companies have submitted bids for the supply and delivery of male condoms for the Ministry of Health’s countrywide sensitisation awareness programmes on sexual and reproductive health.

Dear Editor, In the Sunday Chronicle we saw a Ministry of Education advertisement inviting bids in relation to the Guyana Improving Teacher Education Project for the supply of laptops.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil fired Mano Menezes yesterday, little more than 18 months before the country hosts the 2014 World Cup and just as the coach seemed close to finding his ideal team after two years of experimenting.

SAKE/GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, (Reuters) – R ebels advanced in eastern Congo on Friday, seeking to strengthen their grip before a regional summit intended to damp down the insurgency in an area long plagued by ethnic and political conflict.

KHULNA, Bangladesh,  CMC – Marlon Samuels hit a memorable first Test double century while the stylish Darren Bravo and veteran Shiv Chanderpaul also cashed in with hundreds, as West Indies indulged in a hearty run-feast on the third day of the second Test here yesterday.

Classes at Queen’s College (QC) yesterday continued to be disrupted as a result of an infestation of fleas.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – For a few minutes yesterday afternoon, it looked as if the European Union might just get a deal on nearly 1 trillion euros of spending for its next long-term budget.

Dear Editor, My problem which was relayed in a letter in last Tuesday’s issue of SN (November 20) under the caption ‘GT&T collecting rent from phone which has not been fixed for 20 months‘ has now been solved with the installation of a new telephone set.

KHULNA, Bangladesh, (Reuters) – Opener Nazimuddin and paceman Shahadat Hossain were dropped from the Bangladesh squad for the first two one-day internationals against West Indies, the country’s cricket board (BCB) said yesterday.

(WICB) KHULNA, Bangladesh – Marlon Samuels said he had mixed emotions about scoring his maiden Test double hundred yesterday here.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Pakistan is suspending phone coverage in many cities this weekend, an important one in the Shi’ite Muslim calendar, after a series of bomb attacks on Shi’ites triggered by mobile phones.

The National Dance Company celebrates its 33rd Season with a production of dance under the theme “Suites”.

ADELAIDE,  (Reuters) – Graeme Smith struck a defiant century yesterday in response to Australia’s massive first innings total, but the hosts grabbed a pair of wickets after tea to restrict South Africa to 217 for two at the close of the second day of the second test.

Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali has said construction will soon start on a highway from the Parfaite Harmonie housing scheme to the Demerara Harbour Bridge, as part of plans to develop Region Three.

(Jamaica Observer) Vanessa Wint’s death in the New Horizon Adult Correctional Centre on Wednesday night is a tragic end to the life of a teenager tormented by fear that an adult male who molested her would kill her parents if she told them about the heinous crime.

By Timothy Austin For many adults Christmas is slowly becoming a depressing time of the year despite the commercial and religious messages of it being “the most wonderful time of the year” and of  “peace on Earth”. The

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexican federal police have captured suspected murderer, rapist and drug gang member Joe Luis Saenz, one of the 10 most wanted fugitives on the FBI’s list, the government said yesterday.

Dear Editor, Raphael Trotman should not have sought legal advice on whether the National Assembly can act against Clement Rohee.

The struggle to control the future of trade publishing changed subtly at the end of last month when Penguin and Random House, two of the world’s leading publishing houses, merged to form a company with projected annual revenues in excess of US$3 billion (in the global market of $12.5 billion), and a market share of just over one in seven books worldwide.

Dear Editor, I write in relation to an editorial note in which you replied to Mr Vishnu Bisram’s contention (Thursday, Nov 21) that the SN wanted to know and published his job and educational background at my insistence.

(BBC) India’s Cheteshwar Pujara again defied England with an elegant century on day one of the second Test in Mumbai yesterday.

The silence is truly deafening. Nary a peep about the beastly assault of a young woman that was so brutal, it forced her to abort her unborn child (the assault should be public record as it was reported to the police and the medical procedure was verified by the young woman).

(Jamaica Observer) Lady Saw is one disappointed woman. The deejay, who has been at the top of her game since her breakout in the early 1990s, says she is leaving behind the persona her fans have come to know for nearly 20 years to pursue gospel music.

A contract valued $50.19M for special needs building in the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre, to augment its services for persons with disabilities, has received Cabinet’s no-objection.

The Indian Cultural Centre screens the Karan Johar film My Name is Khan, this afternoon from 5.30 pm at its Lot 67 New Haven, Bel Air, Georgetown premises.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – A new virus from the same family as SARS which sparked a global alert in September has now killed two people in Saudi Arabia, and total cases there and in Qatar have reached six, the World Health Organisation said.

(Reuters) – Larry Hagman, who created one of American television’s most supreme villains in the conniving, amoral oilman J.R.

(Trinidad Express) National Security Minister Jack Warner yesterday publicly apologised to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar for calling her a drunk three years ago.

(Trinidad Express) After nine days of no food and water, environmental activist Dr Wayne Kublalsingh was rushed to a private hospital yesterday evening.