Daily Archive: Wednesday, January 30, 2013

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – It’s official: R&B diva Rihanna says she is back together with Chris Brown, who is still on probation for assaulting her in 2009, saying “It’s different now.”

MIAMI, (Reuters) – New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat and incoming chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, denied on Wednesday allegations that he engaged in sex with prostitutes during free trips to the Dominican Republic provided by a political donor.

(Jamaica Gleaner) King’s House has confirmed that Government prosecutor Dirk Harrison is the next contractor general.

SANTIAGO,  (Reuters) – A strong magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit central-northern Chile on Wednesday, shaking buildings as far away as the capital, Santiago, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries, the U.S.

In recent messages to Cuba marking 40 years of diplomatic relations, the Government of Guyana and many of its CARICOM counterparts spoke of a partnership based on principles of solidarity and strategic partnership. 

Prime Minister Sam Hinds performing the functions of President today visited PNCR General Secretary Oscar Clarke who was shot last night during a home invasion in Plum Park, Sophia.

BEIRUT,  (Reuters) – Israeli jets bombed a convoy near Syria’s border with Lebanon early today, sources told Reuters, apparently targeting weapons destined for Hezbollah in what some called a warning to Damascus not to arm Israel’s Lebanese enemy.

(WICB) Perth, Australia – Ramnaresh Sarwan believes his half-century against the Prime Minister’s XI on Tuesday was the right tonic he required to boost his confidence heading into the five-match One-Day International Series against Australia.

(Reuters) – Australia opener David Warner will miss the first two one-day internationals against West Indies with a fractured thumb and has been replaced in the squad by Usman Khawaja, Cricket Australia said today.

(Jamaica Observer) Individuals sent back to Jamaica from foreign countries now have added help to resettle and take steps to regain their identity with the release of a follow-up DVD, Coming Home to Jamaica, by the British High Commission.

(Barbados Nation) Ryan Hinds has paid the price for his poor run of form.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport last evening formally launched the National Theatre Art School that will accredit students with a diploma after two years of tutoring.

The Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown today announced the sudden passing of Deputy Chief Constable, Trevor Merriman.

Child rights activist Shirley Ferguson has passed away in London, England where she had been receiving medical treatment.

A scrap iron collector was this morning shot and killed during an altercation with another man.

(Trinidad Express) The aftershocks of the CL Financial collapse continue to be felt as the National Insurance Board of Trinidad and Tobago (NIB) is seeking to recover more than TT$600 million from CL subsidiary CLICO.

(Trinidad Express) In an effort to stymie the brain drain, the government has put various incentives in place to encourage emigrants to return home, Labour Minister Errol McLeod has said.

(Reuters) – Cricket Australia have appointed fast bowling great Dennis Lillee as an advisor, days after spinner Shane Warne panned the board and said cricket people needed to be running the team rather than ‘muppets’.

DAKAR,  (Reuters) – The vast majority of Timbuktu’s ancient manuscripts in state and private collections appear to be unharmed after the Malian Saharan city’s 10-month occupation by Islamist rebel fighters, who burnt some of the scripts, experts said today.

General Secretary of the People’s National Con-gress Reform (PNCR), Oscar Clarke was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) last night after he sustained three gunshot wounds attempting to fend off home invaders.

CANBERRA, Australia,  CMC – Opener Kieran Powell narrowly missed out on a century while Ramnaresh Sarwan made a timely return to form with a half-century but West Indies still made a losing start to their tour of Australia with a 23-run defeat to the Prime Minister’s XI here  yesterday.

Nine more witnesses, including persons whose businesses were destroyed in the July 18 and 19 Linden protest, testified before the Linden Commission of Inquiry (COI) yesterday as it continued to hear the testimony of those seeking compensation for their losses.

MUMBAI, India,  CMC- Injury concerns have forced West Indies women to cancel their second scheduled warm-up match ahead of their opener against host India in the ICC world cup.

The Government Information Agency (GINA) yesterday said that Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy was in a stable condition after falling ill.

A contractor is among eight persons who were questioned in connection with the murder of 70-year-old Jasmattie Pooran of Guava Bush, Albion, Corentyne.

An accountant and a nurse, employed at the Linden Hospital Complex, were yesterday jointly placed on $2 million bail when they appeared before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with larceny in connection with a recent alleged fraud at the institution.

A rank of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) was last evening hospitalized after a violent robbery left him with several serious injuries to his head.

The National Assembly during the debate over the Opposition-piloted Former President’s Benefits and Other Facilities Amendment Bill on Friday saw a raucous display from both sides as former Government MP Moses Nagamootoo defended his vote on the principal legislation which caused controversy in 2009.

When the dust settled in 2012 after the last card at the Cliff Anderson on December 28 where Clive Atwell defined himself as world class material and Elton Dharry stood triumphantly over the hapless Ricardo Blackman of Barbados, the two stood together with Hardy, Edmond Declou and Dexter Marques as champions, WBC CABOFE Champions – WBC top 40 World ranked fighters.

The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) has commenced its calendar of activities with a national training camp for junior players in Berbice.

The electoral congress of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) that is scheduled to be held in April is a step in the right direction for Guyanese football, says former national captain Chris Nurse.

Five days after businessman Imtiaz Roopnarine called `Bobby’ was gunned down in the compound of the Cool Square Guesthouse, his killer remains at large.

A man accused of assaulting and stalking his estranged wife was yesterday remanded to prison, when he appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Harris Paints and the Ministry of Housing on Monday signed a Memorandum of Under-standing that will enable owners of “low and moderate income” house lots to purchase paint at a 7% discount.

Two senior police officers who were facing private criminal charges of unlawfully wounding opposition activists during a protest had the case against them dismissed yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Choice Hotels International will make its debut in Guyana with the opening of the upscale Ascend Hotel Collection during the first quarter of the year.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- About 200 ticket holders who were denied entry into the Queen’s Park Oval for the climax of the Trinidad and Tobago leg of the Caribbean T 20 tournament will not receive financial compensation.

A man was yesterday granted $500,000 bail after he appeared before Magistrate Leslie Sobers on causing death by dangerous driving and four other traffic charges.

MUMBAI, India,  CMC- Experienced fast bowler Shakera Selman is reporting confidence in the Windies Women camp as they prepare to begin their campaign in the ICC cricket world cup in India.

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), the contractor for the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri expansion, spent approximately five million dollars to improve the facilities at the Windsor Forest Primary School, West Coast Demerara, Region 3, a release from the company said yesterday.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC- Jamaican opener Simon Jackson smashed an unbeaten century in a practice match ahead of the start of the West Indies Super50 tournament next month.

The Ministry of Health says 233 women underwent VIA screening for cervical cancer during a week of awareness activities held from January 14-18.

Marking 20 years of service in Guyana, GENERAL EQUIPMENT GUYANA Ltd, headed by Renger van Dijk , donated 1 million dollars earlier this month towards the rehabilitation of the St.

Dear Editor, Thanks mainly to certain media houses and to a lesser extent the letter writers in these printed media, I cannot enjoy news without being disgusted by the comparison between the PNC and the PPP/C governments.

The Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC) came alive last weekend when Faizul Bacchus and Shameena Waheed won top honours in the 11th Annual National Qaseeda Competition.

Dear Editor, There are two lanes on the carriageway of the East Coast Demerara public road. 

Natural Resources and the Environment Minister, Robert Persaud yesterday met with Minister of Energy and Energy Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, Kevin Ramnarine to further bilateral discussions on the future development of Guyana’s oil and gas sector, a release from the NRE ministry said.

Dear Editor, It’s about time President Donald Ramotar cleans house. Reshuffling the cabinet  will be an improvement on those who are either incompetent, out of touch, lazy, in poor health, past their expiration date  or are unable to perform because of their  own deficiencies.

Dear Editor, Just read, without real surprise, that “misogyny”, the hatred or contempt of women is a part of the culture of Guyana.

LAS VEGAS,  (Reuters) – President Barack Obama pushed Congress yesterday to overhaul the U.S.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in collaboration with family planning physicians from the US and Australia are hosting a five-day workshop on Family Planning and Intra-Uterine Devices.

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council approved the Social Development Committee to be responsible for allocation and renting of spots for vending along the 2013 Mashramani parade route along Church Street, North Road and Irving Streets, a release from the Council said.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti,  (Reuters) – When Hurricane Sandy struck Haiti late last year, the home Guerda Pierre shares with her three children and mother in Cabaret, north of Port-au-Prince, was flooded – and so was the merchandise she sold to make a living.

Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate Inspire Inc, headed by Yog Mahadeo for the very well planned and executed  Fulfilment Concert held recently at the National Stadium.

(Reuters) – The Brooklyn Nets used a dominant fourth-quarter display to power away from the struggling Orlando Magic for a 97-77 victory on Monday.

(Barbados Nation) Barbadians will be going to the polls on Thursday, February 21.

Dear Editor, Decades of government failure to provide effective police for the people is nothing new.

Customers seeking to be serviced at the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) Main Street branch yesterday were left standing in darkness for sometime after back-up generators went down or could not be turned on during a power outage.

HARARE, (Reuters) – A draft constitution in Zimbabwe that paves the way for an election this year curbs presidential powers and strengthens cabinet and parliament, which have been weakened under veteran President Robert Mugabe’s rule.

(Reuters) – Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive James Sutherland has defended the organisation following a scathing attack aimed at them by spin great Shane Warne, who panned the board in a series of Twitter rants.

For the better part of a half-century after the French ceded independence to most of their colonies in the 1960s, the relationship between the newly sovereign states and the ex-mother country was relatively benign and uneventful.

The Secretary-General of Caricom, Irwin LaRocque and Director General of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) José Graziano da Silva met in Santiago, Chile and  reviewed progress in FAO’s assistance to the community in agriculture, particularly the areas of food security, assistance with sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures, and food and plant health.

(Trinidad Express) In the midst of a major police exercise in the Laventille area yesterday morning, a man was shot dead while his two sisters suffered gunshot wounds.

DOUENTZA/GAO, Mali – French-backed Malian troops searched house-to-house in Gao and Timbuktu on Tuesday uncovering arms and explosives abandoned by Islamist fighters, and France said it would look to hand over longer-term security operations in Mali to an African force.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes, accused of masterminding a doping ring in cycling, told a court  yesterday he also had clients in other sports including soccer, tennis, athletics and boxing after finally taking the stand in a high-profile and much-delayed trial.

The problems identified by Parliamentary Secretary of Health, Mr. Joseph Hamilton a few weeks ago in relation to personnel and materials management are only symptoms of a system that was recognised to be in need of “major surgery” over a decade ago.

Dear Editor, This is in reference to ‘Rohee to be feature speaker at Grenada opposition party launch’ (SN, Jan 19). 

(Reuters) – New Zealand’s cricket board will continue to support Jesse Ryder during his rehabilitation from personal issues after the burly batsman ruled himself out of playing against England in the upcoming series.

(Trinidad Express) The Ministry of Health has suspended its Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination programme for young girls at the primary and secondary schools following pressure from denominational school boards.