Daily Archive: Wednesday, March 20, 2013

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands,  (Reuters) – Former Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush was formally charged today in a corruption probe that led to his ouster more than three months ago as the leader of the British Caribbean territory.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC-President of the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Dr.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Pink Floyd’s seminal stoner album “Dark Side of the Moon” is turning 40 on Sunday, and the band’s website has developed an interactive feature whereby fans can help turn a specially designed moon on the site dark.

(Reuters) – Spinner Shane Shillingford took five wickets to skittle Zimbabwe out for 175 on the opening day of the second test in Roseau today and West Indies reached 114 for two in reply at the close.

PARIS, (Reuters) – The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) said today that Kenya president-elect Uhuru Kenyatta would face a trial on charges of crimes against humanity but when that would happen was unknown.

(Barbados Nation) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: A senior immigration officer defended the conditions at the Grantley Adams International Airport as the Shanique Myrie case against the Barbadian Government continued before the Caribbean Court of Justice this morning.

(Trinidad Guardian) Sport Minister Anil Roberts, his permanent secretary, Ashwin Creed, and special adviser to the T&T Boxing Board of Control (TTBBC), Boxu Potts, may have a case to answer as allegations of misbehaviour in public office against the trio have been referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions. The

The police today said that investigations are being conducted into malpractices that resulted in a number of persons obtaining their driver’s licences fraudulently.

Evidence was taken from a witness in a murder trial via video conferencing this morning, making it the second time this method was used in Guyana’s judicial system and the first time in a criminal trial.

 (Jamaica Gleaner) Client records of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank have been accessed by outsiders, but the bank says the breach should not be described as a hack.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says customers will see a 10 per cent increase in their light bills this month.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – French police searched the Paris apartment of IMF chief Christine Lagarde today as part of an investigation into her awarding of a 2008 arbitration payment to a businessman supporter of ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy, her lawyer said.

NICOSIA,  (Reuters) – Cyprus pleaded for a new loan from Russia today to avert a financial meltdown, but won no immediate relief after the island’s parliament rejected the terms of a European bailout, raising the risk of default and a bank crash.

Omesh ‘Radesh’ Thakurdin of No 72 Village, Corentyne, a suspect in the murder of US Army doctor, Captain Max Kungel, 42, was discovered hanging in the lock-ups at the No 51 Police Station around 5:20 am yesterday.

Alcohol addiction and abuse are showing up in more and more killings through domestic violence, dangerous driving and disorderly behaviour and there appears to be no overarching plan involving the state and other stakeholders to address the scourge.

Some of the alcohol related incidents that this newspaper reported on between January 1, 2012 and February 28 this year are: * Khemraj Lallbeharry who was an alcoholic took his own life by hanging on March 17 last.

Fed up of being ignored by the Education Ministry, a teacher of twenty years took to the roof of the Richard Ishmael Secondary School yesterday to protest for payment of his salary and the approval of his application for no-pay leave.

Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee last Thursday called on the police to make more use of the images captured by close circuit television (CCTV) cameras installed around the capital in order to identify suspects in crimes, while also saying that the force needs to do more to address the increasing number of gun crimes.

The Ministry of Housing says over $10B has been invested in developing housing schemes along the East Bank Demerara and a further $4B will be expended as government partners with the NBS and private sector companies to give more citizens a chance to become home-owners.

Teachers from Linden yesterday took to the streets to protest the unruly and disrespectful behaviour of their students and said they will maintain similar lines of action until they receive justice, even as ministry officials say children need to be more responsible.

Customers of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) will have to continue paying for the “huge” electricity losses plaguing the company, particularly through electricity theft, if it is to stay afloat, according to Prime Minister Samuels Hinds.

Region Two’s Regional Executive Officer (REO) Sunil Singh on Monday blamed a lapse in communication for the payments of salaries and contributions for staff no longer working for the region.

Acting City Engineer Lloyd Alleyne says that the Cummings Canal koker door failed last week Tuesday because of extremely high tides and not through the negligence of the koker attendant.

A landlord charged with assaulting his tenants and a police officer was yesterday released on $230,000 when he appeared in the George-town Magistrates’ Court.

Magistrate Judy Latchman granted a man $80,000 bail and the mother of his child $45,000 bail when they yesterday appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with assaulting each other.

When tenders were opened yesterday at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), the upgrading of roads for Amelia’s Ward, Linden dominated bidding.

Skeletal remains were yesterday morning found in the vicinity of the old train line at Unity, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara and residents are making checks to see if anyone from the village is missing.

A parent of students of the St. Agnes Primary School yesterday said his children and others were locked out of school yesterday as a result of a dispute between the school and the administration of the adjoining St Rose’s High School.

Businessman Leekha Rambrich was re-elected to serve a second term as president of the Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce (CCCC) at a recent AGM.

Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, George Talbot, has hailed the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez as a “true friend to Caricom” noting that his passing has saddened the Community.

Trent University of Canada will on June 5 bestow a Doctor of Laws degree on former president Bharrat Jagdeo in recognition of his leadership achievements and advocacy for the environment.

By Duncan Saul and Iva Wharton Acting president of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Franklin Wilson is currently in Zurich, Switzerland attending an International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) Development Committee meeting.

A group of St Stanislaus students who refer to themselves as the 59ers will be returning for a reunion in Guyana at the Easter weekend.

ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC– Assistant coach Toby Radford says the West Indies are coming out with guns blazing in an attempt to send the Zimbabwe players back to Harare empty handed, when the second test begins here today.

Playing in his first tournament at the Georgetown Club’s squash facility, newcomer Michael Ramroop defeated last year’s category F winner John Phang on the opening night of the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) and Toucan Industries’ Kool Aid Junior Skill Level tournament last night.

The GWI is hosting a debating competition with students from UG’s Earth and Environmental Sciences faculty to observe World Water Day on Friday.

The AFC has denied telling government that it is no longer interested in participating in budget talks, but says an eleventh hour engagement would not serve any purpose.

A man was yesterday remanded to prison on charges that he abused his wife, when he was arraigned before Magistrate Judy Latchman in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Magistrate Judy Latchman granted a Charlestown man $10,000 bail after he yesterday appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with being in possession of an offensive weapon.

Magistrate Leslie Sobers yesterday granted $75, 000 bail to a Grove man accused of assaulting another man whom he accused of stealing his flash drive.

Magistrate Judy Latchman remanded a 55-year-old man charged with causing damage to household items when he yesterday appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

(The Sports Xchange) – Miami, down by 13 points with eight minutes remaining, rode LeBron James to a dramatic 105-103 victory over the valiant Boston Celtics on Monday night.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC- Off spinner Shane Shillingford has made the biggest climb among West Indies cricketers in the latest ICC player rankings, released yesterday.

Twenty-six-year-old Paul Bascom was granted $1.8 million bail by Magistrate Leslie Sobers at the Providence Magistrate Court, last Thursday despite strong objections by the prosecution.

Dear Editor, A standard definition of corruption is, “The misuse of government power, with which one has been entrusted or assigned, to obtain private gain;” (McConnell, Brue and Flyn, 2012). 

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC- Opener Brenton Parchment and seam bowler Krishmar Santokie are bidding for a place in Jamaica’s starting line up ahead of their clashes against the Leeward Islands at Sabina Park.

Dear Editor, Since the illegal mining at Marudi Mountain made national headlines, all media, from the newspapers to the government press releases have been depicting Marudi Mountain as a ‘wild west’ area where all of the activities have been illegal.

A 17-year-old student was released on $75,000 bail after he was arraigned last Tuesday before Magistrate Leslie Sobers on the charge of robbery with aggravation.

CARIFTA Games bound sprinters Avon Samuels, Tirana Mitchell, Jason Yaw and Alita Moore registered remarkably fast performances at last weekend’s Developmental Meet held at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ground, Camp Ayanganna.

Dear Editor, The current regional 50 overs and four-day tournament has been a disappointment for Guyana’s national senior team so far, languishing at the bottom of the points standing for most of their sojourn.

The Leo Club of East Demerara has organised a children’s book drive during March and April

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara struck half centuries as Sri Lanka coasted to a seven-wicket series-clinching victory over Bangladesh on the fourth day of the second and final test  yesterday.

Dear Editor, We thank Roger Ally for his letter in the media. 

By Clifton Ross Coach of the Guyana national cricket team which recently returned home after participating in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Four Day and One-Day tournaments Esaun Crandon said it is his opinion that the team did not put its best foot forward.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States said yesterday it was evaluating allegations of chemical weapons use in Syria, but dismissed charges that the opposition had used such weapons in the two-year-old conflict.

Dear Editor, I feel compelled to respond to Elton McRae’s letter, `Labour leaders failed on the Marriott workers issue’ (SN March 19, 2013).

Dear Editor, The Bartica ferry service by T&HD is under heavy stress with food supplies, mining equipment etc for Region 7.

Sunburst Campton Football Club will tackle Golden Grove in tonight’s opening fixture as the Hamilton Green 18th annual Mayor’s Cup competition continues at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Britain’s main political parties agreed to create a new system to regulate the news media on Monday, hoping to end an era when tabloid newspapers trawled through people’s mobile phone messages to dredge up salacious stories.

Dear Editor, In the SN letter, `Guyanese need to be more creative” (02-03-13), I agree with George Carrington completely on the need for Guyanese to be more creative and native in our artistic and other expressions.

VATICAN CITY, (Reuters) – Pope Francis set the tone for a new, humbler papacy at his inaugural Mass yesterday where he called for the Church to defend the weak and protect the environment.

The Demerara Volleyball Association/Kitana Travel Service’s one day volleyball tournament which was held at the National Gymnasium was halted last Sunday evening by an abrupt blackout.

Dear Editor, The Rupununi Miners Association, at a meeting held on Monday, at which I was honoured to be invited, asked me to extend, on their behalf, to Mr.

Innings victory for TSC, GDF in Hadi’s first division cricket Trevon Griffith slams 116 By Neil Barry Jr.,

A voyage to Guyana: A parterre in the shape of the map of Guyana is one of the new additions to the Indian Monument Gardens, bordered by North Road and Church Street.

GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – Former Guatemalan dictator Efrain Rios Montt’s defense team rejected charges he allowed the slaughter of civilians in Guatemala’s civil war, as his country became the world’s first to prosecute an ex-head of state for genocide and crimes against humanity.

I decided to consider the Prevention of Discrimination Act, Chapter 99:09 (No.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – The head of Spanish intelligence was quizzed behind closed doors in parliament yesterday over whether public money had been spent on a woman whose friendship with King Juan Carlos has fueled talk of scandal and abdication.

Dear Editor, A momentous phenomenon is currently taking place in many Mandirs and Hindu homes which should not be allowed to be played down or brushed aside.

Introduction This series of columns argue that Guyana will stay an underdeveloped country because the Constitution promotes competition for economic resources between the two main ethnic groups.

  A rising star? This young man was seen serenading his neighbours on Monday using his wooden microphone along Trench Road in East Ruimveldt.

When high-level teams from the Caribbean Community and the United Nations Security Council visited Haiti in February last year to assess the post 2010 earthquake reconstruction efforts, one of the unanticipated issues that had to be taken account of was an outbreak of cholera which has resulted up to now in a total of about 8000 persons dead and over 600,000 suffering from the illness.

The Kennard Memorial Turf Club on Monday received sponsorship from the Berbice Bridge Incorporated for this Sunday’ Phagwah Horse Race meet at the Kennard memorial Turf Club, Bush Lot Corentyne.

(Barbados Nation) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Alicia Young, the Barbados Immigration Officer, who interviewed Jamaican Shanique Myrie on her arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport in 2011, said she became suspicious after the first time visitor declared that it was on the Internet that she met the person who was supposed to host her.

(Trinidad Express) Daryan Warner, the eldest son of National Security Minister Jack Warner, has dismissed speculation that he is under house arrest in the United States.