Daily Archive: Thursday, April 18, 2013

Much to the dismay of the Government, the combined opposition this afternoon voted to cut funds provided for in the 2013 budget for the Government Information Agency (GINA) and the National Communications Network (NCN).

The police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 1300h.

(Trinidad Express) The American Airline flight, which returned to Piarco International Airport this morning due to a security alert, was cleared and departed for Miami, Florida around 11a.m.

BAGHDAD,  (Reuters) – At least 27 people were killed and dozens more wounded today when a suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Baghdad cafe popular with teenagers using the Internet, police and hospital officials said.

Late Guyanese President Forbes Burnham is to be honoured by the South African government with the Oliver Tambo Award The award, established in 2002, is conferred on foreign nationals (Heads of State and Government) and other foreign dignitaries for friendship shown to South Africa.

WEST, Texas,  (Reuters) – Rescue crews searched the wreckage of a fertilizer plant and dozens of demolished homes for bodies today after a fiery explosion injured more than 160 people and prompted the evacuation of half a small Texas town.

(Trinidad Express) Yenny Maria Rineo Cruz was wearing party clothes and not lingerie the night that police officers went to Classic Seamen Hotel and Bar in Marabella and arrested her.

(Trinidad Express) A police inspector appeared before an Arima magistrate yesterday charged with the abduction and murder of a Carenage man, Johnny Noel, one month after he was allegedly kidnapped from a friend’s home in Maloney.

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar yesterday met with United States Deputy Secretary of State William Burns to discuss ongoing bilateral issues.

(Trinidad Express) Grief has once again gripped the family of the Caribbean’s first sextuplets as another one of the babies died yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) Cash-strapped Caribbean Airlines (CAL) has cut the number of flights of its Air Jamaica subsidiary by 50 per cent in a bid to stem multi-million-dollar losses at the national airline.

ISLAMABAD,  (Reuters) – Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf was forced to flee a courtroom today moments after judges ordered his arrest, dealing a fresh blow to his fast-fading hopes of reviving his political career at next month’s general elections.

Budget cuts reappeared last night with the first chop for 2013 being a $1.25B provision for the controversial specialty hospital at Turkeyen.

The government will soon table amendments to strengthen laws to combat money laundering and other financial crimes, which President Donald Ramotar says is intended to meet international obligations and address spinoff effects of such corrupt activities.

Twenty-year old Trevor Williams who allegedly killed a man by shooting him in the head was remanded to prison when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

The Chinese logging company Bai Shan Lin Forest Development Inc has been accused of carrying out unlawful works at Moblissa, Linden, and refusing to sign a Cease Work Order (CWO) served on it by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).

Local farmers are concerned about new requirements under the United States’ Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA).

Eight students found to be responsible for a prank that resulted in a Linden teacher suffering a skull fracture have been expelled, while the teacher’s spouse says he intends to take further action as soon as his wife has recovered.

Attorney-General Anil Nandlall has written acting Chief Justice Ian Chang emphasising the need for him to issue a final ruling on the challenge to the cuts made to the national budget last year.

Are children at the Aishalton dorm, Region Nine  getting rice porridge thrice a day and is the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs purchasing an ambulance or a glorified minibus?

BK International has begun prepping the Movie Towne construction site at Turkeyen with four piles soon to be swamped and tested.

A 56-year-old Blairmont Estate worker of D’ Edward, West Bank Berbice died after he fell while working on punts yesterday morning.

Several persons have been detained in connection with the murder/rape of elderly Cove and John resident Millicent Prince-Cummings, according to Crime Chief Seelall Persaud.

Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has said that no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was recommended for the Hope Canal project, based on a recommendation that was later endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

A labourer accused of robbery under arms was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Housing development along the East Bank of Demerara is continuing, with the Young Professionals Scheme almost 50 per cent completed.

Nicosi Gittens, 18, was on Monday released on $30,000 bail after he denied stealing a gold chain and pendant.

Essequibo’s poor babbting performance in the Guyana Cricket Board Limacol-sponsored Inter-County U15 cricket tournament continued yesterday at the Wales Community Development centre ground when they were dismissed for 66 by Demerara.

Two members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were yesterday released on $300,000 bail after they were charged with armed robbery at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC – Trinidad and Tobago and Combined Campuses and Colleges will bid for a spot in Sunday’s final of the Regional Super50 when they lock horns in the opening semi-final here today.

An accident which occurred yesterday on Norton Street at around 5pm led to two persons having to seek medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC).

LONDON, CMC – Discarded West Indies left-hander Brendan Nash continued his bright start to the new County season with an even fifty for Kent on the opening day of their contest against Leicestershire here  yesterday.

The Caribbean Local Econo-mic Development (Cariled) Programme has announced the appointment of a new Canadian Programme Director, Alix Yule. 

The Rotary Club of Demerara has completed construction of a sanitary block for the Kuru Kururu Primary School at a cost of $2.3M and it also includes a maintenance component.

LONDON, CMC – Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt will race here for the first time in four years in a Grand Prix when he lines up at the London 2012 Anniversary Games in July.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC– World 100 metres champion Yohan Blake has been sidelined for six weeks after medical reports raised concern about an injury sustained at an event in Jamaica last weekend.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has acknowledged the need for “concentrated work” in seven areas of policing following an analysis of recommendations contained in the recent report of the Linden Commission of Inquiry (COI).

The Ministry of Health says over 200 Sophia and nearby residents benefited from a medical outreach exercise held on Thursday in collaboration with the Love and Faith World Outreach Ministries and other agencies.

This match was billed as a clash of the legends, with three of cricket’s greatest run-getters – Rahul Dravid, Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar – featuring, and there was the added draw of Sreesanth and Harbhajan Singh facing off days after Sreesanth’s barrage of tweets re-opened the Slapgate controversy from the first season of the IPL.

HARARE, (Reuters) – Brendan Taylor struck his third test century to take Zimbabwe to 217 for four at the close of play on day one of the first test against Bangladesh at the Harare Sports Club yesterday.

A teen was yesterday refused bail after he was charged with chopping a man to the neck during an altercation.

MONTE CARLO, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic’s gamble on his injured ankle at the Monte Carlo Masters appeared to be backfiring before he dug in to battle past Russian Mikhail Youzhny 4-6 6-1 6-4 in the second round yesterday.

Police say that 11 men were arrested on Tuesday after a search of the motor lorry they were travelling in turned up an AK-47 rifle with 12 rounds.

The police say they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of farmer Bilaal Peters,

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – The bomb attack on the Boston marathon was a tragedy and a warning to sports organisers to increase security, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said yesterday.

The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) hosted a graduation ceremony for 169 students who recently completed training in over 21 occupation areas under the National Training Project for the Youth Empowerment Programme (NTPYE) and the Single Parent Training Programme.

Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority Cecil Kennard will be visiting Region 6 for two days from Friday. 

A double from Cindy McPherson and Shomell Daniels assisted New Campbellville Secondary in mauling Charlestown Secondary 5-0 in the Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools tootball tournament last evening at the Ministry of Education ground.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC-Head coach of Jamaica’s national under17 team, Wendell Downswell, said the World Cup dreams of the young Reggae Boyz were shattered by poor habits, fostered locally and reflected at the international level.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony was poised to clinch the National Basketball Association (NBA) scoring title after Kevin Durant announced he was not playing in last night’s  final game of the regular season.

(SportsDirect) –  DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points and hot-shooting Toronto dealt a blow to host Atlanta’s chances of earning the No.

Dear Editor, My attention was drawn to a news article headed ‘Jagdeo lambastes Stabroek News racist editorial’ (Guyana Chronicle, April 16) in which the former President was quoted as saying “when Hughes talks about East Indian people, he is not editorialized by the Stabroek News.”

Guyoil provided extra fuel for Saturday night’s ‘Fire Storm’ card, pumping $100,000 of sponsorship money to aid in the expenses of the mega event which will be staged at the Princess Hotel.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Barack Obama’s campaign to curb gun violence after the Newtown school massacre was dealt a crippling blow yesterday when the U.S.

BOSTON/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Investigators have spotted a Boston Marathon bombing suspect from security video taken before two blasts ripped through central Boston on Monday, a U.S.

The Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) is calling on all presidents, competition committee chairpersons of the area boards and associations to submit their list of players for the Hand-in-Hand second division limited overs knockout competition.

Dear Editor, I am impressed by Dr Arif Bulkan’s brilliant and irrefutable commentary on the radio licence issue (‘A perfect storm,’ SN, April 15).

Wisburg Secondary compliments of an impressive 44 points from Aubrey Campbell routed New Silvercity Secondary 80-30 as action in the Linden Secondary Schools U-19 Basketball championships continued at the Mackenzie Sports Club hard court on Tuesday.

Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that Mr Beni Sankar, from the famous agricultural family on the Essequibo Coast qualified in agricultural engineering at a UK university in Bedfordshire. 

LIMA,  (Reuters) – Several South American presidents will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday in Lima to discuss the political crisis in Venezuela following the disputed election of President Nicolas Maduro, Peru’s foreign ministry said yesterday.’

Albion Cricket Club recorded back-to-back wins when the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) in collaboration with Elizabeth Styles Under-19 competition continued recently at the Albion Community Centre Ground.

Dear Editor, Please allow me to respond to the article by Mr Christopher Ram in Focus on Guyana’s National Budget 2013 captioned ‘Amaila Falls Hydro – A disaster in the making’ published in the Stabroek News of March 29.

Dear Editor, It has come to our attention that the Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said “an air of uncertainty currently looms over the Home Affairs Ministry and… workers’ job security is in limbo” as said on NCN. This

      Five-year plan: The Women & Gender Equality Commission yesterday launched its Five Year Strategic Plan at the Umana Yana.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian Indians are trying to derail a congressional proposal to change the way indigenous lands are recognized, intensifying a standoff between the powerful farm sector and a carefully protected minority by literally storming the floor of Congress.

The Everest Cricket Club will be a hive of activity this weekend when the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) in collaboration with its sponsors, bowl off the inaugural 12/12 cricket competition from 09:30hrs.

DAKAR, (Reuters) – U.S. anti-drugs agents who snared Guinea-Bissau’s former Navy chief in a high-seas sting last week were also targeting the head of the West African state’s army, sources familiar with the operation told Reuters.

The blatant nature of some recent crimes is not just jaw-dropping but fear-inducing; that is, for those of us who are still not inured to the dreadful unending violence.

We see stormy waves kick up every so often as frustrated citizens demand justice, fair play and equal access to the corridors of power.

Dear Editor, In 1997, in a working paper: ‘Message from a true patriot: Education, Social Justice, Democracy, and Nation Building,’ which was perused by both the then Minister of Education, the late Dr Dale Bisnauth and his PS, Mr Hydar Ally, I noted the absence of any vision, or a sense of purpose or overall strategy for the quality of education that has the potential to equip Guyanese with the values and intellectual tools essential to undertake the challenges and seize the opportunities of the twenty-first century. 

(Reuters) – The international cricket careers of former Pakistan captain Salman Butt and pace bowler Mohammad Asif appeared over after they lost their appeals against spot-fixing bans at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesyerday.

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DAKAR, (Reuters) – Senegalese prosecutors yesterday formally charged Karim Wade, the son of the West African nation’s former president, with corruption and ordered him to be detained without bail, his lawyer told Reuters.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Confusion reigned on Tuesday in the local manufacturing sector as there was a mad rush by retailers to return products to local toilet-paper manufacturers after the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) on Monday published what has been described as a preliminary list of acceptable brands.

(Trinidad Express) A major scandal has been unearthed at the North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA), where the Prime Minister’s signature was forged in an attempt to receive a million-dollar payment.