Daily Archive: Saturday, February 23, 2013

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Clive Lloyd, the legendary former West Indies captain, appears to have suffered a major setback in his efforts to become the next president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

(Reuters) – Otis “Damon” Harris, a former member of The Temptations who sang on the group’s 1972 hit “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” has died at the age 62, the Baltimore Sun reported on Friday.

VATICAN CITY,  (Reuters) – The Vatican today accused the Italian media of spreading “false and damaging” reports in what it condemned as a deplorable attempt to influence cardinals who will meet in a secret conclave next month to elect a new pope.

(Trinidad Guardian) Two illegal immigrants from Nigeria were arrested on Thursday after the seizure of almost TT$1 million in cocaine.

Police say that at about 0600h today, the partly decomposed body of Gary Deflorimonte called ‘Saddam’, 27 years, of Plaisance Housing Scheme, ECD, was found behind his premises with suspected gunshot injuries.

(Trinidad Express) Former prime minister Patrick Manning was discharged from the San Fernando General Hospital yesterday after suffering a seizure on Thursday evening.

(BBC) Sachin Tendulkar struck his 67th Test half century as India recovered to 182-3, 198 behind Australia, after day two of the first Test in Chennai.

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1745h.

The police say they are conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of Special Corporal Clarence Giles, 57 years, of South Haslington, ECD, whose body was found hanging in his bedroom at about 0600h.

Police say that at about 0300h. today, Administrator of Gold Mines Corporation Christopher Mann, 26 years, of Bon Fin, Brazil, was in a mining camp at Arakaka, NWD, when he was confronted by two men who demanded gold.

(Trinidad Express) As the Government grapples with the rising murder toll, it is moving “quickly” to bring legislation to deny bail to anyone found with illegal firearms or drugs in any quantity.

(Jamaica Gleaner) West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle told reporters yesterday that he has been left drained from a hectic cricketing schedule, which he pointed to as the reason behind his decision to skip the ongoing one-day international series between the regional team and Zimbabwe.

(de Ware Tijd) PARAMARIBO – Complaints the Chinese community aired about visa at the recent celebration of the Chinese New Year are baseless, says Lucretia Redan, head of the Consular Affairs department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

(Barbados Nation) Minutes after being sworn in for a second stint in Cabinet, Attorney General Adriel Dermont Brathwaite said it was distressing that some Barbadians were selling their votes.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Egyptian liberal opposition politician Mohamed ElBaradei called today for a boycott of parliamentary elections which start in April, saying he refused to take part in “an act of deception”.

`It is apparent to me that I must uphold the Constitution of Guyana in interpreting this issue.

The three men held over the concealment of 359.8 kilogrammes of cocaine in hollowed-out logs have been released from custody as law enforcement agencies were unprepared up to yesterday to lay charges against them.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph and Company (GT&T) is partnering with Indian mobile solutions giant Mahindra Comviva to bring the “mobile money or mWallet” services here.

Guyanese open your eyes Guyanese like meh self, “yes” is time we get wise Imagine we finance ministah auditor is he wife Is like putting cat fe watch milk, how could that be right Then Clem tek thirty eight million dalla and buy a ole wata canan truck And on de fus two outing it go pun instead it wuk de truck jus bruk But dis god don’t sleep, no he don’t sleep In any develop country Clem balls woulda feel de heat But he don’t sleep, Jehovah nah sleep, One day de same bad seed dat dem sow is-dat dem gon reap – From Lester ‘De Professor’ Charles’ God Nah Sleep The songs of the ten finalists in this year’s Mashramani calypso competition have been banned from the airwaves of the state-run National Communication Network (NCN).

The main opposition, APNU today said that the allocation of channels 27/78 to China Central TV by the National Communications Network is not above board and the arrangement should be suspended.

Two drivers, including a Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Lieutenant, were charged yesterday with causing the deaths of two teens through dangerous driving in separate incidents.

Zheng Lin Lin, the manager of the Celina’s Restaurant & Club, was shot to her leg during a robbery yesterday afternoon.

A Guyanese-born Canadian is alleging that she was raped by a Guyana Defence Force (GDF) major early on Valentine’s Day, after she went out with him.

Proposals from the opposition for this year’s budget are under consideration, Minister of Finance Dr.

The benefits that Guyana will obtain with the presence of the Marriott hotel should not be ignored, according to Labour Minister Dr.

Kenneth Joseph, General Secretary of the National Association of Agricultural Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE), said the decision on whether or not to take industrial action against Guyana Power and Light (GPL) will be determined by the company’s decision to respect or disregard agreements made in 2001.

Four civil society groups are calling on all Guyanese to play their role in protecting children’s rights, end discrimination against children based on sexual orientation, gender identity and other grounds and provide access to comprehensive sex and sexuality education.

Former Auditor General Anand Goolsarran says that the PPP/C government has made the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) into a parallel treasury, retaining and using funds meant for the Consolidated Fund at the discretion of its directors in violation of the Constitution.

Guyana and Palestine formally established diplomatic relations on Thursday, with the signing of a Communiqué by Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador George Talbot and the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine Ambassador Riyad Mansour.

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada,  CMC – Opener Johnson Charles struck his second consecutive One-Day International hundred while Darren Bravo notched his first ever, as West Indies brushed aside a ragged Zimbabwe by 156 runs in the opening one-dayer here yesterday.

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) will soon move to licensing local tourism businesses, GTA Director, Indranauth Haralsingh has said.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Nicolette Fernandes have now won more than a dozen national sports awards between them.

Elton ‘The Bully’ Dharry and Rudolph Hedge of Jamaica will create history tomorrow when they enter the ring to battle for the World Boxing Union (WBU) bantamweight title at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

Five men were arrested by police after they were found with a gun and masks during a police stop and search at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara early yesterday morning.

East Georgetown Inter-School runners-up Tutorial High School of Woolford Avenue departed yesterday afternoon for Barbados to participate in the 10th edition of the annual Barbados Relay Fair.

Acting Commissioner of Police Leroy Brumell on Thursday warned police not to tolerate indiscipline within their ranks.

Jumo ‘Rubber Waist’ Primo is once again our Carib Soca Monarch and from the crowd’s response at the final last Saturday, Guyana could not have agreed more.

The World Squash Federation (WSF) and local players are aggressively pursuing the notion of being recognised as an Olympic Sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the 2020 Olympic Games using social media to propagate the bid.

Two men were yesterday sentenced to two years imprisonment each, after they were found guilty of burglary and simple larceny by Magistrate Sueanna Lovell.

A man was yesterday sentenced to two years imprisonment after he was found guilty of armed robbery by Magistrate Sueanna Lovell.

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka, CMC – Bowlers Shakera Selman and Shemaine Campbelle and batsman Deandra Dottin inspired West Indies women to a four wicket win over Sri Lanka in their opening One-Day International at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium here yesterday.

I am here! Here in the beautiful, great, green land of Guyana.

Hi Everyone, the fight for crusty, overcooked, highly flavourful bottoms (bun-bun), corners, edges and ends of cooked food and baked items can be fierce.

Driver Ivor Morris, accused of killing a cyclist by dangerous driving, was acquitted on Thursday at the Providence Magistrate’s Court.

Too young for Mash? Not true. Preschoolers of the Kiskadee Kids Play Group in Kitty also had their mini float parade along Alexander Street, Kitty yesterday.

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka, CMC – Fast bowler Shakera Selman says hot conditions threatened to derail her impressive spell that helped West Indies beat Sri Lanka in their opening One-Day International here yesterday.

United by music: Africans, Europeans and Indians at the North Georgetown Secondary School enjoy the captivating sounds of the ‘African Talking Drums’ during yesterday’s ‘Culture Day’, which saw students dressing in the traditional wear of Guyana’s six peoples, holding concerts, acting in skits and having food sales.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Companies in Britain could be forced to switch accountants to break up the cosy relationships between the “Big Four” and their clients, blamed for masking weaknesses exposed by the financial crisis.

Dear Editor, In Kaieteur News, January 18, 2013, there was a report captioned, ‘Amerindian village loses mining case.’

Three men were yesterday charged with receiving stolen tires, but two had their charges dismissed after offering to settle with the complainant in the case.

PRETORIA,  (Reuters) – AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla produced knocks in the 90s after South Africa had been in early trouble on the first day of the third test against Pakistan yesterday.

A man who allegedly fraudulently converted a quantity of panel doors valued $1.1 million, which had been entrusted to him by another, was yesterday released on $125,000 bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Dear Editor, Who exactly does the government think we are? Complete fools?

Waving: Wheelchair bound children of the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre waving feathers and flags as they were wheeled along Carmichael Street yesterday as the centre held its Mashramani celebration.

(BBC) Australia captain Michael Clarke struck an unbeaten 103 yesterday to guide his team to 316-7 after the opening day of the first Test against India in Chennai.

Lester Ricardo Charles or De Professor said his winning calypso came about from a lot of reading and his disappointment at what he reads in the newspapers.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Americans yesterday “I am back and so is Japan” and vowed to get the world’s third biggest economy growing again and to do more to bolster security and the rule of law in an Asia roiled by territorial disputes.

General Secretary of the National Association for Agriculture Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) Kenneth Joseph said the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) neglected to inform the Ministry of Public Service of the injury, and subsequent death, of one of its contracted linesmen in Berbice.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – James Magnussen and his team mates from the Australian men’s 4x100m freestyle relay squad have admitted using a sedative banned by their national Olympic committee in a bonding session before the London Games.

Unity is the theme of Slingshot’s Mash Band this year, which he has undertaken in collaboration with his wife Ingrid and which will hit the road today in designs by Paul Burnette; as usual it is a semi-costume band.

Six people, one nation: At the North Georgetown Secondary School yesterday, an Amerindian Tribal Chief stoops down beside his Indigenous Princess, as the couple is flanked by representatives from Guyana’s other ethnic groups.

MONTEVIDEO, (Reuters) – Uruguay’s Supreme Court said yesterday that a law allowing fresh investigations of dictatorship-era human rights crimes violates the constitution, a ruling that puts dozens of cases into doubt.

Dear Editor, I have been watching the new channel CCTV quite regularly since it began broadcasting a short while ago in Guyana, and I have to say that I am highly impressed with the quality and objectivity of the coverage of international events.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation plans to double its initial investment plan for its Discovery Bay port expansion to US$20 million.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Struggling to get Americans to take notice of looming spending cuts, the White House brought out the only Republican member of the Cabinet yesterday to argue its case that Congress needs to act soon to avoid a major disruption of air travel across the country.

PRETORIA, (Reuters) – A South African court granted bail  yesteriday to Oscar Pistorius, charged with the murder of his girlfriend, after his lawyers argued the “Blade Runner” was too famous to pose a flight risk.

Food as culture: Students of the Brickdam Secondary School, decked out in cultural wear, choose from Pepper Pot, Chinese cake, Conkee, Parsad and other cultural foods at this booth during yesterday’s ‘Culture Day,’ which saw students dressing in the traditional wear of Guyana’s six peoples, holding concerts, acting in skits and having food sales ahead of today’s Republic Day celebrations.

Stressing that safety is a priority, organisers on Tuesday last launched the Bartica Annual Easter Regatta, as well as a new magazine, Bartica Review Magazine, which will be available in a few weeks.

Dear Editor, During the past six weeks several letters by Mr Hydar Ally give the impression that the contributor is very concerned about social issues, and has great compassion for the oppressed and the working poor.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuban President Raul Castro, who is expected to begin a second five-year term tomorrow, jokingly told reporters yesterday that he was planning his retirement but left open just when he would step down.

Despite a low profile since the start of the year, members of “Operation Rescue UG” are continuing to press for better conditions at the University of Guyana (UG), especially wage increases that they say is needed to ensure delivery of a quality education.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (Reuters) – By the slimmest of margins, Barbadians returned the ruling Democratic Labour Party (DLP) to power in the southeast Caribbean country in general elections results announced yesterday.

Dear Editor, I seriously do not know which world Lincoln Lewis lives in (‘The House has to be guided by laws, standard practices and an agenda…’ SN, February 16).

(Reuters) – The Miami Heat tightened its grip on the Eastern Conference by routing the Chicago Bulls 86-67 on Thursday.

Celebrating Mash: Tots of the ABC Academy took to the streets yesterday for their school’s Mashramani celebration.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s resource-rich east is again on the brink of a major conflict, a senior U.N.

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The PPP will be holding its annual series of activities next month to celebrate the life and work of late President Dr Cheddi Jagan, particularly his contribution to educating and empowering youth, PPP Central Committee member Clement Rohee said yesterday.

Dear Editor, Perhaps Usain Bolt will never head the Jamaica Athletics Association or Carl Lewis the American equivalent or Pete Sampras the Tennis Federation, yet they are great, celebrated athletes as is the legendary Clive Hubert Lloyd in cricket.

During the last few weeks an unusual quarrel between a Cambridge Classics professor and her anonymous online critics has highlighted the shortcomings of debate in a digital public sphere.

NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Three Kenyan athletes have been suspended after testing positive for banned substances, Athletics Kenya (AK) Secretary General David Okeyo told reporters yesterday.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has established secure parking for taxpayers at two sites in proximity to its new Camp Street headquarters for persons visiting to conduct business.

By Timothy Austin  Tomorrow is the 85th Academy Awards, Holly-wood’s most prestigious annual event. 

(Trinidad Guardian) Chair-man of the Police Service Commission Prof Ramesh Deosaran on Thursday said crime-fighting efforts had failed.

ROME – Italy’s election campaign drew to a close on Friday with the weak performance of outgoing premier Mario Monti key to a deeply uncertain and potentially unstable result.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar used the authority of her office to pre-empt the statement promised by National Security Minister Jack Warner on the issue of the existence of a revamped Flying Squad in Parliament yesterday.