Articles published on Saturday, March 9, 2013
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Veteran West Indies left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul scored his 65th first class century as Guyana produced a gallant effort before going down by 45 runs to Trinidad and Tobago, on a thrilling last day of their fourth round encounter of the Regional Four-Day Championship here today.
BEIJING, (Reuters) – China unveiled details of a government restructuring plan today, which will see the number of cabinet-level entities reduced by two, including the dissolving of the powerful Railways Ministry.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela will hold a presidential election on April 14, officials said today, as acting President Nicolas Maduro tries to benefit from an emotional outpouring for his late mentor, Hugo Chavez, and win his own term in office.
(Trinidad Guardian) Deputy chairman of Transparency International (TI) Bertrand de Speville says T&T seems close to resignation in the anti-corruption fight and the public perceives the Integrity Commission (IC) as ineffective. Furthermore,
KINGSTON, Jamaica, , CMC – Former Test star Jeff Dujon believes Clive Lloyd’s failed nomination for the post of West Indies Cricket Board president could have resulted from his involvement in the controversial Interim Management Committee in Guyana.
(Jamaica Observer) Columbus International says it has agreed to acquire Kelcom International Limited, an Eastern Caribbean telecommunications provider that operates under the name Karib Cable.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A new feature film that debuted in U.S.
The police this morning conducted cordon and search operations in Georgetown and found 172 lbs of compressed marijuana in three cars.
The Caribbean Media Corporation today said that Trinidad was rocked by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 early this morning, but there were no reports of damage or injury.
The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has warned that all vessels navigating in Guyana’s waters from today up to March 15 and from March 23-31 should navigate with extreme caution as a result of predicted exceptionally high tides, waves and winds.
(Jamaica Gleaner) West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) presidential candidate, Whycliffe ‘Dave’ Cameron says if elected he will attempt to transform the fortunes of the regional game.
NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Uhuru Kenyatta, indicted for crimes against humanity, was declared winner of Kenya’s presidential election today, but rival Raila Odinga said he would challenge the outcome in court and asked supporters to avoid violence.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s new acting President Nicolas Maduro is pushing for a quick election, hoping to benefit from an emotional outpouring at the death of his charismatic mentor, Hugo Chavez, and step into his shoes.
KABUL, (Reuters) – A suicide bomber blew himself up at a Defence Ministry gate in Kabul today killing nine civilians during a visit to Afghanistan by U.S.
A gastroenteritis outbreak in the North West District (NWD) has claimed the life of a third child and as persons continue to turn up at the Port Kaituma Hospital for medical attention, the Health Ministry will be distributing water treatment tablets and putting measures in place for a rigid campaign to improve human waste disposal in the area.
Two Tapir drivers are currently in police custody following an accident yesterday at No.68 Village on the Corentyne which claimed the life of 13-year-old Nicola Bridgelall.
A Brazilian miner was shot dead during an early morning attack yesterday by an armed gang on a mining “dragger” in the Essequibo River near Omai.
The decision to use Chinese labour to construct several Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) Sub-Stations was based on the extensive skill sets of the workers and the need to get the projects completed as quickly as possible, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bharat Dindyal says.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Openers Lendl Simmons and Adrian Barath, along with Kieron Pollard hammered half-centuries as Trinidad and Tobago flexed their muscle against Guyana, on the penultimate day of their fourth round clash in the Regional Four-Day Championship here yesterday.
As the world observed Inter-national Women’s Day yesterday, representatives of various civil society groups picketed the Office of the President (OP) to protest against what they say is the slow movement of the full implementation of the Sexual Offences Act (SOA).
Saying that it does not feel justice was done by the Linden Commission of Inquiry (COI), main opposition APNU yesterday announced that it will push for the establishment of an assessment board to review the monetary awards recommended for the family of persons killed and for those injured after the July 18, 2012 confrontation between protestors and police.
Three-division boxing champion, Clive ‘The Punisher’ Atwell stated that it would be an uphill task to capture a world title without substantial assistance and as such is seeking to garner support from corporate Guyana.
The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Hadi’s World first division two-day cricket competition continues this weekend with four matches.
The AFC has signalled to government that it is reviewing its engagement with President Donald Ramotar, citing the tone and content of his speech at the Cheddi Jagan 16th death anniversary commemoration last Sunday at Babu John, Port Mourant, where he verbally attacked party official Moses Nagamootoo.
The Health Ministry hopes that a modern pharmaceutical warehouse commissioned yesterday at Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara would help reduce the amount of expired drugs being dumped each year.
The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Noble House Seafoods second division two-day cricket competition continues today and tomorrow with two matches in Zone A.
Samuel Kaitan and Samuel Domingo were the outstanding performers from the Region Nine Athletics Club last weekend when the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) held its Carifta trials at the GDF ground, Camp Ayanganna.
Attorney and member of the Alliance For Change (AFC) Charrandass Persaud is facing severe criticism over the disparaging remarks he made about the weight of Medical Superintendent of the New Amsterdam Hospital Dr Vishayla Sharma during a recent public meeting in Berbice.
The Guyana Women Miners Organisation (GWMO) is condemning the beating of miners, including a woman and a child, by a policeman along the Marudi trail and it is urging authorities to act swiftly to address the case.
Colonel Bruce Lovell of the Guyana Defence Force says he is interested in competing for the presidency of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) when the federation stages its annual general meeting and election of office bearers on April 15.
Distance athlete Alike Morgan said that she is disappointed that the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) failed to submit its list of nominees to the National Sports Commission in time for the National Sports Awards.
Two minors were yesterday charged with the murder of Kitty seaman Anthony Isles at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
Actor Mark Luke-Edwards was just 12 years old when he shook the dust of Wakenaam Island off his boots and migrated to city life.
Incumbent President Alfred King is tipped to return unopposed as head of the Guyana Football Referees Council (GFRC) when that body holds its Annual General Meeting today at the Carifesta Sports complex.
A man who admitted assaulting his wife with a rum bottle was yesterday sentenced to nine months imprisonment by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
“You ever heard of Saul Out or Hopscotch?” I asked Nixon, son of one of my co-workers.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC-Officials here say they are unable to confirm at this time if two of the country’s most celebrated athletes would be available to compete in the Jamaica invitational scheduled for May 4.
Four fishermen were yesterday placed on $125,000 bail each after being charged with stealing a quantity of scrap metal from BK International.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – In a span of five days, the New York Knicks lost home heartbreakers to both the NBA champion Miami Heat and NBA Finals runner-up Oklahoma City Thunder.
A Brazilian woman was shot in her leg yesterday afternoon as she was standing in front of a store on Regent Street and the gunman robbed her of a handbag with cash.
Dear Editor, Some weeks ago, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) issued an advisory that they would be conducting pipe-laying exercises in certain areas and so citizens were prepared for some amount of inconvenience.
Hi Everyone, There is no doubt that garlic butter is magnificent on warm bread.
The Mayor and City Council continues to collect waste from all sections of the city though collection from areas seven and eight continue to be hampered by malfunctioning trucks.
CAVE HILL, Barbados, CMC – A day that started with bright prospects for Leeward Islands turned gloomy, when Raymon Reifer led three batsmen with half-centuries to revive the fortunes of Combined Campuses and Colleges in the Regional Four-Day Championship yesterday.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC – West Indies women clinched a tight seven run win over Sri Lanka women in the final T20 match to secure the series 4-1 at the R Premadasa Stadium here yesterday.
Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs has announced that the National Assembly will meet on Thursday, March 14 to resume the debate on APNU Member of Parliament’s private members bill – the Fiscal Management and Accountability (Amendment) Bill 2013.
Dear Editor, Mr Moses Nagamootoo had reason a few weeks ago to raise the debt sustainability issue in Parliament, albeit his focus was on the nominal Guyana dollar debt being the biggest debt ever in the history of post-colonial Guyana.
Come Sunday March 31, eight young women will vie for the title of Miss Bartica Regatta 2013.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Stroke-maker Marlon Samuels celebrated his return to full fitness with a typically elegant half-century on the second day of the three-day tour match against Zimbabwe here yesterday.
Domestic air charter service Air Services Limited (ASL) has announced that it completed construction of its state-of-the-art fuel farm opposite its hangar at Ogle Airport last month and it is hoping within the next few days to get the green-light to start handling fuel.
Dear Editor, On Wednesday, March 6, I noticed that the GT&T mobile service was down when I attempted to use my phone that morning.
Timehri Transitions: Ex-panding Concepts in Guyana Art concludes today at the Wilmer Jennings Gallery At Kenkeleba House in New York, NY, USA.
Dear Editor, I find it sad that we can now expect that every March, the leadership of the PPP will use the Babu John ceremony as an occasion to ‘cuss out’ their political opponents and the media.
The Ministry of Education is to look at ways to have foreign students study tourism and hospitality at the Carnegie School of Home Economics, Minister Priya Manickchand announced on Thursday as the institution launched its 80th anniversary commemoration.
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Out-of-favour West Indies left-arm spinner Nikita Miller produced a magical spell to rout tournament leaders Windward Islands and hand five-time defending champions Jamaica a handsome 91-run victory in the Regional Four-Day Championship here yesterday.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaican and Guyanese citizens account for the vast majority of CARICOM nationals who have been refused entry into Barbados over the last five years, according to statistics compiled by immigration officials there.
GALLE, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Kumar Sangakkara struck his 31st test century to equal the Sri Lanka record held by Mahela Jayawardene as the hosts reached 361 for three on the first day of the first test against Bangladesh yesterday.
Dear Editor, In recent times we have seen a resurgence of the renaming of public places to honour certain very important people who have made their mark on society.
The Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) says the power supply to several communities between Sophia and Bygeval, in Region Four, would be affected during the ongoing construction of new transmission lines.
Guyanese Gospel Artiste/ Minister Trenacia Esseboom-McKend has been nominated for Gospel Music Minister of the Year (Female) at the Atlanta Caribbean Gospel Music Awards (ACBMA), which will be held in Atlanta, USA later this year, according to a press release from Legacy Management Agency.
KABUL, (Reuters) – Afghan President Hamid Karzai ratcheted up his criticism of the United States yesterday, marring a debut visit by the new U.S.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC-West Indies cricket selectors have recalled offspiner Shane Shillingford and fast bowler Shannon Gabriel ahead of the two- match test series against Zimbabwe starting next week.
Dear Editor, This week, the Alphamax Academy and the nation of Suriname lost one of its living artistic legends – Professor Ruben Karsters. Born
The Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) yesterday honoured eight outstanding nurses who were successful in the neo-natal resuscitation programme.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – From Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Oscar-winner Sean Penn, an eclectic mix of mourners bid farewell yesterday to Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez at a state funeral for the charismatic but divisive leader who changed the face of South American politics.
2013 Carib Soca Monarch Jomo Primo wants to say thanks to all his fans and supporters and will do so on Saturday March 23, at an ‘Appreciation Party’.
A Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officer injured his leg during a free lance paratrooping practice jump yesterday at Base Camp Stephenson, Timehri.
Dear Editor, I am the registered owner of a minibus, registration no BHH 9038.
The late Martin Carter used to tell an amusing anecdote from his time as Minister of Information and Culture in the late ’60s.
On January 5, I wrote a column, entitled ‘My Crusade’ detailing the lack of protection and even maltreatment of women in Guyana by law enforcement officers.
NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Uhuru Kenyatta, the son of Kenya’s founding president, won the presidential election with a slim margin of 50.03 percent of votes cast, just enough to avoid a run-off, provisional figures by the election commission showed yesterday.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC- FIFA, the World’s governing body for football, has ordered fresh elections to choose a new executive to serve the Antigua & Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) following last December’s controversial poll.
