Daily Archive: Monday, December 10, 2012

(Barbados Nation) THE 43-YEAR-OLD FATHER whose baby died after he forgot the child in his car has been charged with manslaughter.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn and the hotel maid who accused him last year of attempting to rape her have agreed to a settlement in her civil lawsuit against him.

EZjet today said that two-thirds of the passengers left in the lurch by the suspension of its air service have been refunded and only US$190,000 is outstanding.

PRETORIA,  (Reuters) – Nelson Mandela, the 94-year-old former South African president and revered anti-apartheid leader, is to undergo more tests in hospital today after having a good rest on his second night in the facility, the government said.

DHAKA, Bangladesh,  CMC – West Indies defeated Bangladesh by 13 runs in their one-off Twenty20 International at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here today.

A computer technician/exporter and a porter were today remanded to prison, when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for allegedly trafficking over 20 kilos of cocaine in noodles.

(Trinidad Newsday) Two Guyanese nationals, aged 60 and 32, were at the weekend fined a total of TT$60,000 for being in possession of nine duffel bags containing a quantity of wild meat.

(Trinidad Express) Soca star Machel Montano was this morning found guilty of five criminal offences.

(Jamaica Observer) Nicholas ‘Axeman’ Walters landed a well-deserved technical knockout victory over the persistent Daulis Prescott in the seventh round to capture the World Boxing Association (WBA) Featherweight crown to become the 10th Jamaican world champion, and more importantly, the first to win a world title on local soil.

(Jamaica Observer) The Causeway Fishing Village in Portmore, St Catherine was yesterday the scene of a brazen midday shooting which left two fishermen dead, and dampened Christmas for their fellow fisherfolk.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – The Egyptian government has given the military the authority to arrest civilians to help safeguard a constitutional referendum planned for Saturday, the official gazette said.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez left for Cuba early today for another round of cancer surgery, two days after he said tests showed “malignant cells” had appeared in the same part of the body where he had earlier undergone operations.

-Brazilian suspect in cop murders held Four Brazilians, including one who is implicated in the brutal slaying of two policemen in October, were arrested yesterday by police who raided their mining camp at Karisparu, North Pakaraimas and found some 176 explosives.

An Annandale businessman was found dead at his residence yesterday morning with what appears to be multiple stab wounds about his body, while relatives say that an undisclosed sum of cash was removed from his premises.

Former Commonwealth Secretary General, Sir Shridath Ramphal has called for the decriminalizing of homosexuality.

Three suspected bandits were shot and a fourth suspect is in custody following an early morning shoot-out with police after a failed attempt to break into a GuySuCo worker’s home at Betsy Ground, Canje, Berbice yesterday.

One has to wonder whether the hope expressed late last year that the outcome of the November general elections that had given the combined opposition a one-seat majority in the National Assembly would bring ‘some good’ to our political landscape was more of a pipe dream than an earnest hope.

The body of a Filipino national was brought out of the Eteringbang backdam, in Region Seven yesterday after he was crushed to death by a falling tree.

The little that we do is not nearly enough If there is something profoundly sickening about the monotonous regularity with which domestic violence is claiming the lives of our womenfolk, what is even more disturbing is the sense one gets that the decibel level of public protestations notwithstanding, we are, on the whole, indifferent to the carnage.

Challenges of the Caribbean Community Keynote address at Dies Natalis Anton de Kom University of Suriname By Sir Shridath Ramphal The Treaty of Chaguaramas of 1973 – itself an emanation from the CARIFTA Agreement of 1965 – began with words which are fundamental to the economic integration commitments which followed.

A fire of unknown origin last evening gutted a two-storey building which housed  Nesha’s Flower Shop on the corner of Church and Carmichael streets.

By Emmerson Campbell Omallo Williams’ goal sent the large crowd at the National Park on Saturday night into a frenzy as Leopold Street upset the defending champions, Back Circle, one-nil to claim the title of Georgetown’s Guinness Greatest of the Streets football team.

Ideology, identity and the destiny of the PNCR The People’s National Congress Reform celebrated its 55th anniversary a few weeks ago in October at the centre of a five-party political partnership.

President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Clinton Urling has called for comprehensive tax reform while at the same time saying steps should be taken to ensure that the country is not affected by a revenue shortfall.

Dear Editor, Someone once said that “you’re entitled to your own opinions.

Whatever the extent of political and public criticism of his tenure as Home Affairs Minister the ruling PPP/C is unlikely to let go of Clement Rohee Clement Rohee has become used to questions being raised about his suitability to serve as a Cabinet Minister.

By Emmerson Campbell Despite being the shortest bodybuilder to grace the National Cultural Centre’s stage on Saturday night, Mr.

An inquest has been ordered into the death of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo resident Nidal Watkins, the mentally-unstable man who was shot dead by police in May this year at Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo.

The fight against child sexual abuse By Margaret Walcott More often than not societies resist change.

Dear Editor, Reference is hereby made to Mr. Carl Greenidge’s letter `Only when the views of the private sector leaders are consistent and balanced will they exercise the same influence their regional counterparts do’ (SN December 5, 2012) and the sentiments expressed therein.

Construction of the micro-hydro power plant at Chiung Falls in Kato, Region Eight is expected to start by October 2013, according to Prime Minister Sam Hinds.

LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez threw a “perfect punch” to knock out Manny Pacquiao in the sixth round of their non-title welterweight bout on Saturday, earning his first win over the Filipino in four attempts.

Government’s decision to grant Guyana flag carrier status to Caribbean Airlines is long overdue since the airline has stuck with Guyana through “thick and thin” and the move will bring tremendous benefits for Guyanese and the country’s tourism sector, says aviation expert Captain Gerry Gouveia.

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Lawyers for banned cricketer Danish Kaneria will challenge the absence of witness Mervyn Westfield if he does not appear for an appeal hearing today, the Pakistan player said yesterday.

Dear Editor, Contrary to national policy and the FPA, the export of timber logs to Asia is thriving.

The Kuru Kuru Cooperative College In Guyana,  Cooperatives have survived the passage of time and the emergence of a full-blown economic culture that gave the lie to the professed beliefs of both the People’s National Congress and the ruling People’s Progressive Party in a state-driven economy.

Fifteen-year-old Pauline Williams, who was involved in an accident at Port Kaituma, is now in a stable condition in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) of the Georgetown Hospital.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC – Off-spinner Sunil Narine and talismanic opener Chris Gayle have suffered contrasting fortunes in the latest International Cricket Council’s one-day player rankings released yesterday.

Dear Editor, Pronouncements made by Governance Advisor Gail Teixeira on corruption are indeed interesting, having dismissed the ranking on corruption in Guyana by Transparency International (TI). 

At eighty Magda Pollard remains mentally alert, enlightened, a keen conversationalist and seemingly always inclined to engage in discourse on important issues.

Dear Editor, I read with some bemusement the comments of General Manager of NIS, Mr.

By Eusi Kwayana Elder Eusi Kwayana is an Activist, Writer and Educator.

Historically, in nations under colonial rule, formal social control of the population was undertaken by a security force that had the mission of maintaining the status and prerogatives of the colonizers and their political and social elites. 

Three bandits in the wee ours of yesterday, broke into a home in ‘B’ Field Sophia and stole a number of items valued over $600,000, leaving a family traumatized after a farewell exercise.

Tramaine Stewart … equalised for Jamaica NORTH SOUND, Antigua, , CMC – Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz suffered a massive blow to their title defence when they were stunned by French Guiana in their opening match of the CFU Caribbean Cup Finals here Saturday night.

Dear Editor, The statement by the source at the Guyana National Broadcast Authority (GNBA) in your Nov 29 issue that “once it could be verified that there is interference at Channel 6 the GNBA will move to investigate“ reveals their incompetence. All

An error does not become truth by reason of multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it…Truth stands even if there be no public support.

Roraima Airways plays a significant role in the growth of the Guyanese economy, as a provider of travel services to tourists and commercial clients – offering foreign businessmen a convivial environment within which to do business in Guyana.

University of Guyana students and members of the Social Work Unit in the Faculty of Social Sciences on Saturday evening held a candlelight vigil and march under the theme “Unite to End Violence Against Women” to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

(BBC) England wrapped up a seven-wicket victory on day five yesterday of the third Test to take a 2-1 lead and move close to a first series win in India since 1985.

MADRID, (Reuters) – The unstoppable Lionel Messi set a record for goals scored in a calendar year and kept unbeaten La Liga leaders Barcelona six points clear of Atletico Madrid in a nervy 2-1 win at Real Betis yesterday.

The Dharm Shala in Albouystown, Georgetown and Fort Canje, Berbice, is making its annual appeal for financial assistance in order to continue its work.

Dear Editor, We talk about democracy and the return of democracy that was restored after October 5, 1992 after the success of the PPP/C at the national and regional elections.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Egypt’s main opposition coalition rejected yesterday Islamist President Mohamed Mursi’s plan for a constitutional referendum this week, saying it risked dragging the country into “violent confrontation”.

Dear Editor, Several years ago I wrote a letter about the unpleasant sight of animal carcasses on the road. Then

Inevitably, the release of the annual Transparency International (TI) Corruption Perceptions Index with its continued low ranking of Guyana has sparked denunciations of the survey from the government and sections of the ruling party.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC – Bangladesh’s series win over West Indies has put them within ten ratings points of the Caribbean side in the International Cricket Council’s one-day rankings table.

ACCRA,  (Reuters) – Ghana’s electoral authorities said yesterday incumbent leader John Dramani Mahama won a new term as president in the West African state in an election the opposition claimed was marred by tampering.

What has changed in Caribbean cricket apart from the fortunes of the Westindies team is the extent to which issues relating to what one might call the politics of the game surface in the mass media and in public discourse.

Christmas shopping Interviews and photos by David Papannah Natasha Persaud, unemployed – ‘This year the Christmas shopping has started early but it looks as if it is a bit slow.

A man was released on self-bail after denying a charge that he took money given to him to buy an umbrella and used it himself.

(Barbados Nation) ATTORNEY GENERAL Adriel Brathwaite has acknowledged that it may be some time before the Freedom Of Information Act comes before Parliament.

(Barbados Nation) DAVE SEARLES, whose five-month-old baby was found dead in his car on Thursday, is in police custody.

(Trinidad Express) WHEN fishermen don’t fish, they can’t eat. With 12 of their kinsmen having lost their lives to date to pirates stalking local waters, fear is paralysing local fishermen, keeping them on shore when they should be out earning a living.