Daily Archive: Thursday, March 14, 2013

(The Sports Xchange) Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade thought it was “great ..

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee finally got his day in the House this afternoon after Speaker Raphael Trotman denied APNU’s last ditch attempt to silence him.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Off-spinner Shane Shillingford snatched a six-wicket haul as West Indies crushed Zimbabwe by nine wickets inside three days here today, to post their fifth consecutive Test victory for the first time in 25 years.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A ranking member of the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging yesterday rapped Jamaica for failing to do enough in fighting the lottery scam, arguing that the efforts to combat the scourge should be comparable with the country’s tourism marketing campaigns.

(Barbados Nation) Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs Adriel Brathwaite admitted yesterday to having had doubts about whether Barbados was winning the drug war.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados has been the first Caribbean country to utilise the new CO2 fibre technology, advancing the island to a stage where it is now equal to the first world countries.

(Barbados Nation) It’s unlikely Barbados’ 28 000 public servants will get an increase of wages and salaries this year.

(Trinidad Express) The Criminal Bar Association (CBA) says it is gravely concerned about what may be perceived as “fast-track” legislation, which erodes constitutional rights.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – Analysis of the tracks of an elementary particle found in the Large Hadron Collider last year “strongly indicates” that it is the long-sought Higgs boson, the CERN physics research centre said today.

The Cummings Koker door smashed in by fierce tides on Tuesday will be replaced by tonight, Minister of Works Robeson Benn said yesterday, adding that the Ministry had assumed the works following the Mayor and City Council falling short of expectations.

Government’s failure to prosecute drug traffickers using legislation enacted to strengthen the response of law enforcement and the judiciary has again been highlighted by the United States, which is encouraging a deepening of security and law enforcement cooperation between the two countries.

Chief Co-operatives Deve-lopment Officer Kareem Abdul-Jabar has moved to the High Court challenging what he contends are unlawful attempts to discipline him for his role in the sale of a disputed Lamaha Gardens property, which he maintains was at all times above board.

Theresa Lovell, the woman who was one of the three persons charged with murdering a security guard during a multi-million dollar heist in Lethem in January, has been freed based on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

There were 252 cases of gastroenteritis reported in Region One’s North West District up to the end of last week, but Health Minister Dr.

Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali has announced that this year work will begin on a secondary highway, called the ‘Collector’s Lane’ to alleviate the congestion on the East Bank Demerara highway.

Over a hundred persons on Tuesday night gathered in the Flatbush Avenue, New York area to protest the recent killing of a 16-year-old boy of Guyanese and Jamaican descent by undercover police officers.

Four officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), who filed a legal challenge to Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best’s decision to withhold their yearend bonuses, have been relieved of their duties in the army until the determination of the court matter.

Dr. Vishalya Sharma has broken her silence over the disparaging remarks made by Alliance For Change member, Charrandass Persaud about her weight saying it was not just an attack on her but on all women.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Captain Darren Sammy’s whirlwind half-century spared West Indies blushes before off-spinner Shane Shillingford struck twice late in the day to give the hosts a stranglehold on the second Test against Zimbabwe here  yesterday.

A  man was last evening robbed at gunpoint and shot to the leg mere minutes after worshipping at the First Assemblies of God Church.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – West Indies captain Darren Sammy says his side will leave nothing to chance today’s third day of the opening Test against Zimbabwe, despite being in a strong position to force a win.

A minibus conductor was yesterday released on $80,000 bail, when he made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on assault and other charges.

Government intends to contract consultancy services to supervise the extension of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri and the Works Services Group of the Ministry of Works is inviting eligible consultants to indicate their interest.

The decision as to whether the first test between the West Indies and Pakistan which is set to take place at the Providence National Stadium in July will be made later this month.

The Kidney Foundation of Guyana has launched a website and has produced cards with useful tips to prevent kidney disease, with support from GT&T in recognition of World Kidney Day 2013.

A dominant 30-point performance from Guyana Defence Force (GDF) power forward Phillip Earle helped his team overcome Nets 75-70 in the third division category of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Associations’ (GABA) Super League last night at the Burnham Court.

Georgetown Football Association (GFA) assistant/secretary treasurer Charmine Wade has lodged a protest with the Guyana Football Federation over the recent elections of the National Association for Women’s Football (NAWF).

National coach and Alpha United tactician Wayne “Wiggy” Dover was elected Guyana Football Coaches Association (GFCA) president at their electoral congress held at the Umana Yana on Sunday.

The Ministry of Natural Resources is working to have special court days scheduled to deal with environmental cases, such as reckless garbage disposal.

CARIFTA games bound athlete Cassey George is not just aiming to medal at this month end’s CARIFTA Games in The Bahamas, but the 14-year-old Lindener is hoping to make history at the prestigious regional event by breaking the girls’ under 17 1500m record.

The Region 10 Regional Democratic Council (RDC) says late Regional Councillor Leon Barrett was a man of integrity.

Leading supplement and fitness products supplier, Fitness Express, has once again flexed its corporate muscle in support of a sporting discipline.

Over 500 persons benefited from medical services and 49 from surgical procedures, when the Regional Health Services Unit conducted an outreach exercise over the weekend at the Lethem Hospital.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) male team on Sunday won the annual Joint Services road relay race which concluded at the Police Sport Club ground entrance.

Two men who allegedly stole 10 gallons of diesel from their employer were yesterday placed on $50,000 bail each.

Another busy day is on the cards for golfers as they contest the Torginol Paints Inc.

MIAMI,  (Reuters) – The Miami Heat are one win away from becoming just the fourth team in the history of the NBA to enjoy 20 straight victories in a single season and try as they might, they just can’t quite hide the fact that it really is great fun beating all comers.

Scrabble player James Krawkowsky produced another flawless display to  win the Guyana Association of Scrabble Players (GASP) Open scrabble competition at the Malteenoes Sports Club, Woolford Avenue recently.

A man was yesterday freed of an assault charge, after his wife refused to give evidence against him.

Dear Editor, The recent industrial action taken by the labour union, NAACIE, against GPL, brought to the fore some related thoughts buried in the recesses of my memory. 

The All Saints Primary School in New Amsterdam hosted an exhibition of Commonwealth member states focusing on some of those outside the Caribbean region, on the occasion of Commonwealth Day on Monday.

A man, who was charged with stealing over $8 million in cell phones and other items from Celebrity Cell Phone Store, was freed of the charge yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Dear Editor, I write responding to a letter penned by P E Mentore captioned  ‘Situation in the Paradise Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society has not changed’ (SN, March 5) and to other similar letters recently.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller has endorsed Jamaican Whycliffe Cameron to be the next President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).

Dear Editor, In my few years of living in this country I have often questioned the general acceptance of mediocrity and widespread unprofessionalism evident in the society at large.

Odel Nelson and Wayne Gilbert, the two men who were caught by a public-spirited citizen after they allegedly used a toy gun to commit a robbery, were yesterday jailed for armed robbery.

Dear Editor, The report by the Linden Commission of Inquiry is an achievement for all Guyana.

Nigel Dodson walked out of court a free man yesterday after his drug trafficking case was dismissed by Magistrate Leron Daly.

Dear Editor, The country seems to be unsure about what policing is about, and what kinds of accountability should be demanded from the Minister of Home Affairs.

Sherwin Benjamin was on Tuesday remanded to prison after answering a charge that he stole eddoes and oranges from a vendor at the La Penitence Market.

The Georgetown mayor and city councillors has announced that an election for the office of deputy mayor will be held tomorrow at 10am in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Seepage: Water seeping through the makeshift Cummings Koker door yesterday.  

Another busy day is on the cards for golfers as they contest the Torginol Paints Inc.

Dear Editor, There were two news items in the international press which tickled me to laughter.

Paul Richards will spend the next 18 months in jail after he was found guilty of stealing tools after breaking and entering a home.

Dear Editor, Why has the committee on tax reform set up by the President not met and deliberated on the much vexed question of the inequity of our tax system yet? 

Dear Editor, I have been reading with interest the scholarly articles on leadership written by our friend Dr Anand Goolsarran.

On Monday and again on Tuesday above normal high tides with ferocious surfing waves, lashed the Guyana coast causing some amount of destruction.

A man who asked the magistrate to be lenient, and grant him bail was yesterday remanded to prison on a simple larceny charge.

How could we motivate and inspire our fellow citizens to live their best, to wake up every day believing in the Guyana Dream, to tackle the task of self-development with zeal and gusto?

Chief Co-operatives Deve-lopment Officer Kareem Abdul-Jabar has moved to the High Court challenging what he contends are unlawful attempts to discipline him for his role in the sale of a disputed Lamaha Gardens property, which he maintains was at all times above board.