Daily Archive: Thursday, June 6, 2013

The Ministry of Education last evening said that it will be announcing the results of the 2013 National Grade Six Examinations on Friday, June 7, in keeping with the Education Minister’s commitment that the results will be out earlier than normal.

The police say that at about 1100h today, Yohan Greenidge, 32 years, of Guyhoc Park was allegedly shot and injured to his right upper arm by his brother as a result of an argument at Self Help Square, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

(Trinidad Express) The Integrity Commission yesterday issued a statement disclosing that it had obtained a legal opinion which advised that the IC has the power to investigate the e-mail allegations raised in Parliament by Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Trinidad’s Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan, says there will be increased checks for travellers to and from Venezuela where the Swine Flu virus has killed 17 people and infected nearly 300 in recent months.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Olympic champion and world record holder Usain Bolt suffered a somewhat expected loss at the hands of American Justin Gatlin in the 100m at the Rome Grand Gala Diamond League a short while ago.

Minibus drivers from Sophia yesterday parked their buses in protest over the deplorable condition of the roads in ‘A’ to ‘E’ fields in Sophia.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Esther Williams, whose experiences as a young swimming champion led to a career of Hollywood “aqua-musicals” designed just for her, died today in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 91, her spokesman said.

(Jamaica Observer) SANTA CRUZ, St Elizabeth — After weeks of mysterious burnings and reports of people being hit with stones thrown by “invisible” hands, a purported “haunted house” was destroyed by fire at Rose Hall district, in south east St Elizabeth yesterday.

(Jamaica Observer) JAMAICA is the lead country in a Caribbean project aimed at developing programmes and strategies to address educational underachievement in boys.

(Trinidad Express) In recognition of his contributions to culture and development of chutney music, the Ministry of Arts and Multiculturalism honoured the late Sundarlal Popo Bahora (Sundar Popo) by formally dedicating the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts main theatre in his name.

Cabinet has given approval for new airline, Fly Jamaica to commence flights from here to New York and Toronto but this is contingent on the company meeting all of the financial and technical requirements, including a $40 million bond.

An 81-year-old Guyanese-born American citizen says he is traumatised after police officers allegedly stormed into his home and attempted to drag him to a station without any explanation.

US Ambassador to Guyana Brent Hardt has once again voiced the need for the holding of local government elections, saying it is critical in ensuring that citizens hold officials accountable for a clean and healthy environment.

The police’s silence on investigations into Saturday’s acid attack in Station Street, Kitty has left a frustrated Mala Persaud mulling her next move even as one of the suspects in the matter continues to play loud music into the wee hours.

UNDP Country Represen-tative to Guyana Khadija Musa yesterday urged Guyanese to be wary of foreign investors buying up natural resources and to clean up the environment.

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand yesterday announced that a country-wide investigation of the national school feeding programme is underway after students of Kato Primary School, in Region Eight, were made to physically transport logs to be used as firewood to cook their meals.

The Guyana Post Office Corporation yesterday apologized to senior citizens and customers in general for any inconvenience they experienced during the crowded pension days this week, a release from the post office stated.

The Halito Hotel and Residence is opening its doors today at the site of the former Cara Suites on Middle Street.

Montego Bay, Jamaica – As the Caribbean Premier League draft took place yesterday and players were selected to the six franchise teams, fans around the world logged on to the CPL, www.cplt20.com

Magistrate Judy Latchman yesterday decided to proceed with hearing an assault charge against a man accused of kicking his girlfriend, who the court will compel to testify after she tried to have the case dismissed.

BASSETERRE, St Kitts,  CMC – Left-arm spinner continued to press his claims for a senior team place with a four-wicket haul but his effort was outshone by Dimuth Karunaratne’s century, on the opening day of the first four-day “Test” between West Indies A and Sri Lanka A here yesterday.

The husband of Luan Rodney who died early Tuesday morning in childbirth said that he learnt yesterday that his wife was in terrible pain and that it was only after she started bleeding that the nurses swung into action.

Speaking at an event commemorating World Environ-ment Day yesterday, President Donald Ramotar said that Guyana is one of 17 countries out of 189 selected to receive an award in Rome, Italy at the end of the month, aimed at the achievement of Millennium Development Goal 1: ‘Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.’

After being selected to represent Guyana yesterday in the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament, West Indies T20 all rounder Christopher Barnwell said it will be an honour to perform in front his home crowd after a long absence on such a big stage.

Kevin Ali, who is accused of the 2012 Phagwah Day murder of Abdul Ghanie was on Tuesday committed to stand trial in the High Court for the capital offence.

Carlton Simon, on Sunday defeated Guyana Draughts Association president Jairam in the final of the GDA two-day national draughts championships at the National Gymnasium.

The Federation Internationale’ De Volleyball (FIVB), the world body for volleyball administration will to stage a four-day grassroots clinic targeting level one players here from June 24-29.

No immediate work has been done to stop the water leakage at City Hall despite assurances from Georgetown Mayor Hamilton Green, who had said action would be taken in keeping with recommendations by two foreign consultants who highlighted the situation.

The trial has begun of Hameraj Rambachan, who is accused of fatally

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) held a one day cricket clinic yesterday at the Agricola Basketball court, East Bank Demerara, with the hope of revamping the sport in school systems across Guyana.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – Paris Jackson, the 15-year-old daughter of late pop star Michael Jackson, was rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital on Tuesday after an apparent suicide attempt, her mother said, but her family later reported she is “physically fine.”

Dear Editor, I grew up in Fourth St, Alberttown, between Light and Albert streets, and the other children in the street and I would play in the gutter at the side of the street, chasing the little fishes as we walked.

MIAMI,  (Reuters) – Two teams that were built to win will meet in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals today when Miami Heat defend their title against San Antonio Spurs in a classic match-up between some of the league’s most experienced talent.

Telecommunication giants Digicel has embarked on a grand initiative as they aim to deliver an even higher quality school football tournament by recruiting a large number of former national players and coaches who will be assigned to the various regions to help improve the level of the schools.

Dear Editor, In a more civil society the Chief Election Officer, Mr Boodhoo, would have offered his resignation since 2011. 

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, (Reuters) – Cayman Islands officials say a growing number of Cuban migrant boats are being spotted in its territorial waters, apparently in response to possible changes in U.S.

The boat captain involved in the fatal accident two Saturdays ago near the Matouk Falls en route to Bartica was not certified.

Dear Editor, The back and forth on the Caribbean Press with the statements by Dr David Dabydeen that the writings of local Guyanese are “doggerel” and “puppyrel” belie the important aspects of this debate.

The contracts are signed, the boxers are ready for fistic fury and the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) Pro Am initiative will return to the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on June 28.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives “Gang of Eight” capped four years of on-again, off-again talks by reaching a tentative bipartisan agreement yesterday on a comprehensive deal to overhaul U.S.

A security guard who allegedly dealt his common-law wife cuffs about her face was yesterday remanded to prison.

TACOMA, Wash.,  (Reuters) – A U.S. Army sergeant who killed 16 Afghan civilians in cold blood last year pleaded guilty yesterday to premeditated murder and other charges under a deal with military prosecutors to avoid the death penalty.

A mechanic was remanded to prison yesterday on a charge that he threatened to chop and shoot another man.

Twenty-nine rugby players have been selected to commence training from today at the National Park rugby field in preparation for the North American and West Indies Rugby Association (NACRA) Under-19 15s tournament which kicks off on July 6 in Trinidad and Tobago.

Dear Editor, Special attention has to be placed on the Charity school dormitory.

(Reuters) – England restored some belated respectability in their one-day series against New Zealand by winning the third and final match by 34 runs at Trent Bridge, Nottingham yesterday.

Dear Editor, The actions of the elected officials in response to queries concerning the operations of the publicly funded Caribbean Press are but a microcosm of the general PPP philosophy in respect to  the resources of this nation, whether it be NICIL, the absurdities of Mr Jagdeo’s treatment of the  broadcast allocations, or the spite-driven crusade to impose their will on the city council, even if  doing so requires endangering the health of the citizens of Georgetown.

Nearly two months after a plane crashed into her home, burning it to the ground, 69-year-old Florence Tyndyall says she assumed government would have done more for her to date but in response Transport Minister Robeson Benn says the required process is being followed.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – A mosque burned down in Britain in a suspected arson attack yesterday, intensifying fears of a backlash against Muslims after a British soldier was killed on a London street last month.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – The last time Maria Sharapova dropped the opening set of a match 6-0, an Olympic dream was trampled.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denied yesterday rumours that he was preparing another adjustment of the local bolivar currency, which has been devalued five times in the last decade.

Dear Editor, I worked in the Postal Service for almost four decades and have resided in Georgetown for all my life.

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee is attending the 30th International Drug Enforcement Conference at the invitation of the Federal Drug Control Service of the Russian Federation and the Drug Enforcement Admin-istration of the United States of America’s Department of Justice.

Dear Editor, The Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, a few days ago told the nation that Opposition Leader David Granger refused to agree to the appointment of Justice Ian Chang and Justice Carl Singh to fill the posts of Chief Justice and Chancellor, respectively.

(Reuters) – The head of the international cricket players’ association, Tim May, has resigned citing frustration at the global governing body amid allegations of corruption in the game and backroom politicking.

A gold miner accused of shooting at a policeman was on Tuesday remanded to prison when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

Dear Editor, I am moved to respond to Mr Gordon Forte’s letter ‘Race appeals to naked greed’ (SN, June 5) to point out that in Africa people of the same race engage in tribal wars, and in India people of the same ethnicity have religious conflict.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.,  (Reuters) – An 84-year-old Florida woman claimed last month’s record Powerball jackpot yesterday and opted to take a lump-sum payment of nearly $371 million, Florida Lottery officials said.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – The founder of the Miami anti-aging clinic suspected of supplying performance enhancing drugs to Major League Baseball players has agreed to cooperate with investigators, according to U.S.

ANTIGUA, Guatemala,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday he and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua had agreed to find new ways to forge positive relations between their two countries, long at political loggerheads.

No to garbage: These workers were seen yesterday cleaning up a pile of garbage on Broad and Saffon streets on the final day of a city-wide campaign.

CMC- West Indies offspiner Sunil Narine, who has eclipsed Pakistani Saeed Ajmal to become the number ranked ODI bowler in the world, says he plans on maintaining his position.

Dear Editor, I pen these words with the consciousness of the ever present fact that the issue of radio licences is of vital importance to the maintenance of our democracy.

It is difficult to turn a blind eye to the edginess among some business houses in the Upper Corentyne.

Brand new Mazda: Navindra Singh (third from left) of LBI Housing Scheme was yesterday presented with the keys to a brand new Mazda Axela at the official presentation ceremony for ANSA McAl’s Trading Limited’s Tropical Rhythms “For the fun of life’ promotion at the company’s Beterverwagting office.

Dear Editor, I am very disappointed that the Opposition Leader, David Granger, has refused to agree to the confirmation of Justice Carl Singh and Justice Ian Chang as Chancellor and Chief Justice, respectively, since these distinguished and honourable gentlemen have been acting in those positions for several years.

BOSTON,  (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp and the FBI, aided by authorities in more than 80 countries, have launched a major assault on one of the world’s biggest cyber crime rings, believed to have stolen more than $500 million from bank accounts over the past 18 months.

Finally: This garbage dump at the intersection of Saffon Street and Independence Boulevard was finally removed yesterday – World Environment Day.

Facing our society’s vice-grip of gross illiteracy, with the Education Ministry failing to install a sound literacy strategy, citizens must confront our social decay before the rot becomes unworkable.

Head of the Presidential Secretary and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon said yesterday that no concerns have been raised with the Guyana Government about the setting up of terrorist cells in the country.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC- A deal to install lights at Jamaica’s Sabina Park has collapsed on the eve of the inaugural Caribbean Premier League (CPL), cricket authorities here have confirmed.

“Think. Eat. Save: Reduce Your Foodprint,” is the theme under which World Environment Day was observed yesterday.

(Barbados Nation) POLICE HAVE scored another breakthrough in the fight against the importation of illegal drugs with the seizure of more than 800 pounds of cannabis.