Daily Archive: Friday, March 22, 2013

ROSEAU, Dominica,  CMC Reliable West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul says attaining his 28th test century, his third in four matches, was a difficult achievement that required intense concentration.

(Trinidad Guardian) Although there are some hurdles to the ease of doing business in T&T, Trade Minister Vasant Bharath says the country experienced positive growth during the period 2012-2013.

ROSEAU, Dominica,  CMC – Rampant West Indies were propelled by another five-wicket haul from off-spinner Shane Shillingford as they routed Zimbabwe by an innings and 65 runs here today, to complete an emphatic clean sweep of the two-Test series.

JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Israel apologised to Turkey today for killing nine Turkish citizens in a 2010 naval raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla and the two feuding U.S.

In its proposals for this year’s budget, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has recommended to the government that the rate of personal income tax be cut from 33.3% to 28% and that the property tax for individuals be abolished completely.

(BBC) Australia’s hopes of avoiding a series whitewash in India are in serious jeopardy after they slumped to 231-8 on day one of the fourth Test in Delhi.

(Barbados Nation) The Caribbean’s preoccupation with “leisure, pleasure and nice time” is hampering its productivity and progression, says Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines Dr Ralph Gonsalves.

LAGOS (Reuters) – Nigerian novelist and poet Chinua Achebe, widely seen as a grandfather of modern African literature, has died at the age of 82, publisher Penguin said today.

(Trinidad Express) Armed with proof—a letter from the Integrity Commission which stated he was not under probe—Sport Minister Anil Roberts yesterday said he will be seeking justice in court against Guardian Media Ltd for false reports, as well as Congress of the People (COP) chairman Carolyn Seepersad-Bachan.

Illegal miners who were removed from the Romanex concession at Marudi, Region 9 will be charged shortly as the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission has already submitted a document detailing the names of persons and charges to be laid.

Guyana and Haiti yesterday signed an agreement to trace the origin of agricultural products traded between the two countries to ensure food safety.

A fire of unknown origin yesterday morning destroyed an Albouystown building, resulting in 11 persons losing their homes.

Eleven persons were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) yesterday after the bus in which they were travelling was smashed by a container truck on the Coldingen Public Road, on the East Coast of Demerara.

The results of a post-mortem examination (PM) conducted on the remains of 28-year-old Omesh ‘Radesh’ Thakurdin of No 72 Village, Corentyne confirmed that he died by hanging.

The University of Guyana’s School of Education and Humanities (SEH) yesterday declared open its Information Communication and Techno-logy (ICT) Laboratory, which was acknowledged by Vice-Chancellor Jacob Opadeyi as the first practical step he has seen towards improving teacher education during his tenure.

A total of 529 residents from the various communities of Port Kaituma have been treated for gastroenteritis at health facilities in the area—a figure that is double the number of cases reported by the Health Ministry up to last week.

Haitian President Michel Martelly feels that the focus and amount of money being spent by the United Nations on security for his country should be shifted instead to job creation, infrastructural development and investment opportunities.

A 50-year-old East Bank man was granted $100,000 bail when he was yesterday arraigned before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

Magistrate Sueanna Lovell yesterday remanded a 31-year-old man accused of assaulting his girlfriend, causing $300,000 damage to a KFC restaurant  and behaving disorderly at a police station.

Guyana is urging dialogue between the United Kingdom and Argentina to resolve the continuing dispute over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett says.

ROSEAU, Dominica,  CMC – Veteran left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul fashioned his 28th Test century and climbed to eighth on the all-time list of run-scorers, while Chris Gayle posted his 15th Test hundred, as West Indies took a vice grip on the second Test against Zimbabwe here yesterday.

An East Ruimveldt man and a juvenile accused of stealing a Coral cellular phone from a woman were yesterday remanded when they appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

ROSEAU, Dominica,  CMC-In-form West Indies off spinner Shane Shillingford says a change in his bowling tactics helped trigger the demise of Zimbabwe on the first day of their second test at Windsor Park Wednesday.

A 19-year-old man charged with break and enter and larceny to the value of $140,000 was granted $85,000 bail when he was arraigned before Magistrate Sueanna Lovell at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

The Executive Committee of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) should make its decision on the legality of the elections of the Guyana National Women’s Football Association (GNWFA) and the Berbice Football Association (BFA) sometime today.

The winning entry in a national schools science and technology competition submitted by Zeeburg Secondary School seems set to solve an age-old problem plaguing much of the small West Coast Demerara community.

The United Nations Educa-tional, Scientific and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) Mobile Slavery Exhibition was yesterday opened at the National Museum, where President Donald Ramotar urged all Guyanese, especially young people, to make a special effort to view it.

AUCKLAND,  (Reuters) – Peter Fulton and Hamish Rutherford gave New Zealand a solid start to the series-deciding third test against England as they guided the hosts to 79 for one at lunch on the first day at Eden Park yesterday.

Several Guyanese exhibitors who travelled to Atlanta, Georgia, USA earlier this month to take part in the March 16-18 Guyana Trade and Investment Expo reportedly suffered significant losses after encountering a series of organisational glitches associated with their preparation for the event, according to information received by this newspaper.

Fruta Conquerors beat Mahaica 5-0 courtesy of a Travis Turnel double in the 41st and 89th minutes to book their quarterfinal spot in the Mayor’s Cup tournament, in a match played on Wednesday at the GFC ground.

At the eleventh graduation ceremony for the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI)   on Wednesday, Coordinator, Sheila Veerasammy emphasised that alternative education is a ladder used by women to move out of poverty.

There is an air of expectancy in the small business sector associated with the emergence of a suite of exciting support projects under the auspices of the state-run Small Business Bureau.

CLEVELAND, (The Sports Xchange) – It would have been the biggest upset of the NBA season.

Record breaking junior powerlifter Vijai Rahim employs a costly, strict diet and workout regimen that allows him to cop multiple gold medals and break international records while making the nation proud on the world stage.

Neal and Massy yesterday turned the sod for its new distribution warehouse at Mon-trose, East Coast Demerara.

Caribbean Community (Caricom) member states are hopeful for a successful conclusion to the final negotiation session of the United Nations diplomatic conference on an arms trade treaty which began at UN Headquarters, New York, on Monday.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Defending champions Jamaica romped to a comfortable 57 run victory over Leeward Islands in their fifth round match of the Regional Super50 Championship at Sabina Park here yesterday.

Externalities As noted in the last piece, the cost of providing the goods and services is just as important to suppliers as the price at which they sell the goods and services.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was sentenced to five years jail by India’s Supreme Court yesterday for possession of illegal weapons in a long-running case linked to the 1993 Mumbai bombings.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,  CMC – Trinidad and Tobago crushed Combined Campuses and Colleges by eight wickets in a lopsided encounter, to march into the semi-finals of the Regional Super50 Championship here yesterday.

The West Berbice Sheep & Goat Association is widely believed to be the best-organised agricultural grouping of its kind in Guyana.

ORLANDO, Florida,  (Reuters) – Briton Justin Rose returned a seven-under 65 to grab the first-round clubhouse lead at the Arnold Palmer Invitational yesterday, while Tiger Woods got his bid for an eighth Bay Hill title off to a solid start.

Dear Editor, Every year I give my analysis of how our sugar industry performed in the previous year, here is my report for 2012.

Dear Editor, Late January the PPP walked out of Parliament on the passing of a bill to establish a National Heritage Commission as tabled by the Leader of the Opposition.

BEIRUT, (Reuters) – An explosion at a mosque in the Syrian capital yesterday killed at least 42 people, including a senior pro-government Muslim cleric, and wounded 84, the Syrian health ministry said.

By Nicola Telford There is a distinct pattern to the types of small businesses that have mushroomed across Guyana.

DURBAN, South Africa, (Reuters) – Mohammad Hafeez became the first batsman given out for obstructing the field under new rules yesterday before Pakistan defeated South Africa by three wickets to level their one-day series 2-2.

By Lloyda Nicholas-Garrett While there exists myriad niche market opportunities in the Guyana economy, taking advantage of these depends on a number of factors not least of which are availability of capital, business acumen and the skills necessary for success in the chosen sector.

NICOSIA,  (Reuters) – The European Union gave Cyprus till Monday to raise the billions of euros it needs to secure an international bailout or face a collapse of its financial system that could push it out of the euro currency zone.

(Barbados Nation) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados:  Female police drugs squad officer, Sirphine Carrington, yesterday denied the claim by Jamaican Shanique Myrie that she was cavity searched on arrival in Barbados in March 2011.

Dear Editor, It is important to emphasize that better service delivery to old age pensioners and disabled persons uplifting their books must be put in place at the Anna Regina office.

JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama was given a rapturous reception by Israeli students yesterday as he made a rousing call for peace with the Palestinians, but his lofty oratory got lower marks beyond the conference hall.

As the future of the ageing Demerara Harbour Bridge moves closer to the centre of the public agenda, information is emerging about what is now believed to be government’s plans to pursue a reliable option to the existing structure.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC-Australia wicketkeeper batsman Adam Gilchrist has been announced as the second international franchise player to compete in the Caribbean Premier League set to take place from 29 July to 26 August.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The World Bank has suspended disbursements to Grenada after seven loan defaults in February.

Dear Editor, Coming a bit late on this issue, but matters not.

GASCI Summary of Financials Session 503 March 18,  2013 Notes 1 – Interim Results 2 – Prospective Dividends 3 – Shows year-end EPS but Interim Dividend EPS: earnings per share for the 12-month period to

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Six years since he quit international cricket with 1,000 wickets to his name and a reputation for reviving a moribund craft, Shane Warne is concerned about the current lack of high-class leg-spinner in cricket.

Dear Editor, Over the past several weeks, in part due to the columns by Mr.

Two columns ago I had indicated a more robust personal interest in the Constitution of our Co-operative Republic.

(Prepared by the Guyana Marketing Corporation and published by Stabroek Business as a public service)                          *Prices only represent the average Wholesale Farmgate and Retail Prices at the above mentioned markets and are NOT prices set by the Guyana Marketing Corporation or Ministry of Agriculture.

The announcement of a changing of the guard in Havana – albeit not for another five years – has been somewhat overshadowed by all the fuss over the death of President Hugo Chávez and the election of Pope Francis.

(Trinidad Express) Indian High Commissioner Malay Mishra is calling on the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to stop the Indian trade fairs that are operating in this country.

By Sase Shiwnarain The Demerara Harbour Bridge plays a key role in the lives of the people of Region Three and further west.

Dear Editor, Please permit me to point out that the newly elected Pope Francis was not the first to align his approach to his duties with the teaching and life of Jesus Christ and to appear to be doing so.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said he will not stand for a fifth term when his current mandate ends in 2015 as long as there is a candidate to replace him who he believes will continue his work to “globalise” soccer.