Daily Archive: Tuesday, March 5, 2013

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – President Hugo Chavez died Tuesday after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of tumultuous and divisive rule that won him passionate support among the poor but hatred from business leaders and wealthy Venezuelans.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez died today after a two-year battle with cancer, ending 14 years of divisive rule.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC-Veteran West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul continues to hold steady to the number three position in world cricket, according to the latest Reliance ICC Test Player Rankings released today.

A lunch was today held by the National Assembly at Hotel Tower to celebrate women MPs.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – At two defining moments of his rule, Venezuela’s theatrical leader Hugo Chavez took a small silver crucifix from his pocket and held it above his head.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died after a two-year battle with cancer, ending the socialist leader’s 14-year rule of the South American country, Vice President Nicolas Maduro said in a televised speech.

SANTO DOMINGO,  (Reuters) – A Dominican woman who previously stated in a video that she was paid to have sex with U.S.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – The FBI on Monday released decades-old files on late pop singer Whitney Houston, detailing letters from obsessed fans and an alleged extortion attempt investigated by the bureau.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC –West Indies Women have won the five-match T20 series against Sri Lanka after a hard hitting half century from Stafanie Taylor and an impressive five wicket haul from medium pacer Shanel Daley spurred them to a 34 run win in the third match today.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaica Civil Service Association (JCSA), has reportedly agreed not to seek a wage increase for public sector workers until 2016.

(Trinidad Express) Ongoing gang warfare in Laventille yesterday resulted in the torching of two houses which left a total of 13 people homeless.

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s new rulers will focus on consumer-led growth to narrow the gap between rich and poor while taking steps to curb pollution and graft, the government said today, tackling the main triggers for social unrest in the giant nation Outgoing Premier Wen Jiabao, speaking at the opening of the annual session of parliament, also announced record government spending in 2013 that will sustain growth and maintain the ruling Communist Party’s grip on power through an enhanced budget for internal security.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The Dow Jones industrial average today hit the highest level ever as it broke the previous intraday record of 14,164.53 set on Oct.

(BBC) India beat Australia by an innings and 135 runs in the second Test in Hyderabad to take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series.

(Trinidad Express) The first sextuplets in Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean were delivered yesterday at the Mt Hope Women’s Hospital.

The Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) and the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) will go to arbitration to settle their ongoing wage dispute, effectively ending the workers’ strike that stretched into its fourth day yesterday.

Slingerz Football Club on Sunday defeated Den Amstel Porknockers 3-0 to win the inaugural Stag Beer West Side Mashramani Cup at the Den Amstel ground.

A team of civilian investigators was yesterday deployed to the remote southern Rupununi area of Marudi to probe the validity of the beating of persons the Ministry of Natural Resources has identified as illegal miners along a trail at the location.

Chairman of the Region Four Regional Administration Clement Corlette has written to Auditor General Deodat Sharma bringing to the attention of the Audit Office a possible scam involving the acquisition of fuel and lubricants and asking for an audit.

Almost two weeks after the songs of the finalists in this year’s Mashramani calypso competition were pulled from its airwaves, the state-run National Communication Network (NCN) has denied instituting a ban, telling calypsonians that it was only the song of this year’s monarch that has been “restricted”.

For students at the Vryman’s Erven Secondary School in New Amsterdam, Berbice, Information Technology will no longer be a theoretical subject as their computer lab has finally been renovated and stocked with functional computer systems after being out of use for over eight years.

In response to media coverage on Chinese-owned businesses, Clinton Williams, chairman of the Guyana-China Business Council has appeal-ed to local media to avoid publishing unsubstantiated information which could jeo-pardise foreign investment.

A 58-year-old Golden Grove resident was killed late Sunday night on the Nabaclis Public Road by an alleged drunk and speeding driver.

Chairman of the Regional Democratic Council of Region 10 Sharma Solomon says that he is happy that the PPP and the government have accepted the final report of the Linden Commission of Inquiry (COI), since it means they acknowledge that the police were to blame for the killing of three unarmed people during the July 18, 2012 protest.

Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman said yesterday that he has written to the Clerk seeking guidance on a proposed date for the next sitting of the House, the first following the dramatic events of February 14.

Almost one month after the shooting to death of Peter Anthony Ogle, called ‘Skin Teeth,’ 46, of Bartica, Leon Gittens, called ‘Cow’, 24, of Albouystown and Quincy Alexander, 33, of Meadow Brook Gardens, by plainclothes police ranks in Prashad Nagar police investigators seem nowhere closer to making any significant headway.

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) is calling on store owners particularly along Regent Street to desist from sweeping debris from their stores into street drains, which is affecting the flow of waste water in these facilities.

A man who allegedly stole one Stihl brush cutter valued $60,000 was yesterday refused bail when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Thousands of Guyanese from all walks of life flooded Main Road, New Amsterdam with a sea of colours on Sunday to witness this year’s Mash Last Lap Tramp.

The 25 year-old teacher who was hit in the head with a table top is now recovering; a CT-scan has shown brain improvement, her husband said.

CHICAGO,  (Reuters) – A baby girl in Mississippi who was born with HIV has been cured after very early treatment with standard HIV drugs, U.S.

The Private Sector Commis-sion (PSC) and the George-town Chamber of Commerce and Industry have condemned a column in the Kaieteur News of Sunday 24th February, 2013, under the heading `Muse or Amuse’ which made allegations against two senior members of the PSC’s Board.

Alpha “the Hammer” United hammered Rosignol United and Western Tigers to soar to the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Super League lead following two matches over the weekend at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.

Dear Editor, In Notice Paper No 123 of the Tenth Parliament of Guyana, it was observed that in response to a question raised by Mr Ramjattan, MP, as to whether the developer of the Hope Canal Project had submitted any data to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mr Robert Persaud, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, in a written reply stated that the developer of the construction of the Hope Canal Project had submitted to the EPA a ‘Feasibility Study’ for the project.

A handyman was yesterday sentenced to six months imprisonment after he was found guilty of stealing a necklace from Dr Faith Harding’s home.

Dear Editor, I have been writing about the situation in the Paradise Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (PMCS) since 2010 and there have been supporting letters by other concerned and vocal Guyanese, but with the exception of a March 2012 visit by Minister of Labour and Cooperatives, Dr Nanda Gopaul who promised to commission an audit of the Society’s affairs, and indeed ordered one,  there has been not one peep from any parliamentarian, interest group, or media representative on the concerns expressed on these matters. 

A Sophia carpenter was yesterday released on $150,000 bail after he pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Alex Moore for two counts of robbery under arms.

The murder trial of Stephen Andrews and Roger Vyphius began with a voir dire (trial within a trial) before Justice Dawn Gregory in the High Court yesterday.

LONDON (Reuters) – A referendum on the fate of the Falkland Islands is a publicity stunt with no legal status, Argentina’s ambassador to Britain said yesterday, warning that oil exploitation around the territory was impossible without better regional ties.

Dear Editor, Salt water from the Atlantic Ocean came into the Mahaicony River, on the southern side of the public road where they have several coconut estates.

ST.JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC- Guyana has been given a deadline to indicate whether or not it can host a test match between West Indies and Pakistan in July.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC- West Indies fast-bowling legend Andy Roberts has criticized regional territorial boards for refusing to support former captain Clive Lloyd’s bid to be president of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Uhuru Kenyatta opened an early lead as Kenya continued the count today in a presidential election that brought out millions of voters despite pockets of violence that killed at least 15 people.

The Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) on Sunday rebounded from losing first innings points to homesters Police Sports Club to record a five-wicket victory at the Police Sports Club ground in the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Hadi’s first division two day tournament.

President of the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) David Fernandes says he is  impressed with the level of squash exhibited by the junior players at the recently concluded Bounty Farm Mash Handicap tournament at the Georgetown club’s squash facility.

Dear Editor, On March 2, tragedy struck. A police rank was caught on video beating at least three men who appeared to be trying to protect a woman and her child protesting a Geology and Mines Commission operation in Region Nine, Marudi.

WASHINGTON  (Reuters) – Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano yesterday cautioned airline passengers to get to the airport extra early because US spending cuts have already led to long lines at some security checkpoints, and said the coming furloughs will only make the situation worse.

St. Stanislaus College, Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and Hikers retained their titles on the final day of the Hikers Hockey Club Junior Indoor Tournament Sunday at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s breathing problems have worsened and he is suffering from a “severe” new respiratory infection as he struggles to recover from cancer surgery, the government said in a somber update yesterday.

LEICESTERSHIRE, England, CMC-Leicestershire plans to sign a new overseas player this week to cover for recalled West Indies middle order batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan.

Dear Editor, There is a video circulating on YouTube right now of police beatings at Marudi, and there is outrage.

Dear Editor, The month of March is dedicated by the PPP to the memory of the late Dr Cheddi Jagan, who is regarded by many as the Father of this Nation.

Elections for the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) are nigh, but scars from a recent two-decade old vice-grip at its top post are apparent.

By Shaukat Aziz Shaukat Aziz was  Prime Minister of Pakistan, 2004-2007.

Dear Editor, Regarding your news item (Feb 22) on Speaker Raphael Trottman’s ruling to allow Member of Parliament Clement Rohee to speak in Parliament in his capacity as minister, the opposition wasted some eight months on what was a non-issue.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – Shanique Myrie, the Jamaican woman who took the Barba-dian Government to court has revised a part of her statement provided in the case saying it was a mistake.

If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.

Last weekend’s match of the Noble House Seafood’s second division, two-day cricket competition between the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) turned out to be keenly contested so much so that in the final over of the second day’s play all three results were still possible.

OSLO (Reuters) – A Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls’ education is a wild card entry for this year’s Nobel Peace prize, with the leaders of Colombia and Myanmar among likely candidates for the award.

Dear Editor, There is a health centre at Britannia village West Coast Berbice, with a house for a medex. 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Congressional Republicans announced a plan yesterday to avoid a government shutdown later this month, seeking to calm the waters after months of budget fights that ended in a failure last week to halt damaging spending cuts.

Our editorial of Tuesday February 26 sought to make a case for holding parents more accountable for children who attend schools and who demonstrate a proclivity for violent behaviour that becomes disruptive and dangerous to the wider school population.

(Trinidad Express) A Central woman this morning gave birth to six babies at the Mt Hope Women’s Hospital.

Dear Editor, As I and others continue to be deeply touched by Guyana’s alarming crime-rates, I have to take note of the administrative reshuffle that was recently announced by Police Commissioner (ag) Leroy Brumell.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last night paid tribute to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who died yesterday afternoon after a two-year battle with cancer.