Daily Archive: Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Air Services Limited today released its first detailed statement on the crash of one of its aircraft on Monday at Matthews Ridge which had 13 persons on board.

The Guyana Police Force is soon to electronically monitor its mobile patrols to ensure they perform assigned duties, Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell said today.

ZURICH, (Reuters) – Singer Tina Turner has married her long-time partner in a civil ceremony in Switzerland ahead of a Buddhist celebration at their home on the banks of Lake Zurich on Sunday.

 (Jamaica Gleaner) The embattled trainer of Jamaican athletes Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson has responded to allegations that supplements he gave the sprinters may be responsible for their positive doping tests.

After months of controversy over whether his contract should be renewed, the Guyana Elections Commis-sion (GECOM) yesterday took a majority vote not to renew the contract of embattled Chief Election Officer (CEO) Gocool Boodoo.

A state witness yesterday testified that one of the men on trial for the 2008 Lusignan massacre claimed responsibility for the 11 murders.

Following a spate of armed robberies on Monday, acting Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell yesterday said there will be increased police patrols, especially through the capital, where businesses have been targeted.

Michael Augustus, whose common-law wife pleaded for him to be jailed because of the constant abuse she suffered at his hands, was yesterday sentenced to 14 months in prison and he collapsed outside the courtroom soon after sentencing.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on Monday again urged the parliamentary opposition to offer unequivocal support to the Amaila Falls Hydro-Power Project (AFHP), while warning that failure to do so could cost the country.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is urging Members of Parliament to work together regardless of time to ensure the smooth passage of the required legislation before July 30, in order to move ahead with the Amaila Falls Project.

Following Monday’s plane crash in the vicinity of the Matthews Ridge airstrip, north west district, Air Services Limited (ASL) is yet to issue any formal statement as to what could have gone wrong with the Cessna Caravan.

The Ministry of Education says it has been receiving complaints about the sums being charged by some nursery, primary and secondary schools for registration and it yesterday stated that no student must be denied enrolment because of inability to pay fees.

A 62-year-old woman has had a larceny charge against her permanently stayed by acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, after claiming that her right to a fair hearing within a reasonable time was contravened.

Wyclef Halley, accused of assaulting and using abusive language to his sister because she tried to put him off her premises, was yesterday remanded after he told a court he had nowhere else to go.

Off-spinner Sunil Narine regained some “mystery and magic,” as his four- wicket haul stunned Pakistan, allowing the West Indies to level the five match series yesterday at the Providence National Stadium.

A man was fined $5,000 yesterday after he admitted to verbally abusing his wife because he returned from work and found that she had not cooked.

Region Seven Chairman Gordon Bradford believes a countrywide campaign is needed to raise awareness about human trafficking, since many of the victims found in mining areas are being brought from other parts of the country.

PPP Executive Secretary Zulfikar Mustapha says that the party’s alliance with its Civic component remains healthy although he added that it was not opposed to adjusting the group’s role and having it become more inclusive of other stakeholders in the future.

A young man yesterday said he wounded his uncle with a knife in self-defence after a row over the television turned violent.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) yesterday said it was “alarmed and unsettled” at the number of robberies targeting city businesses and businesspersons and urged the police force to dedicate additional resources as part of a strong response.

Police are actively pursuing leads as they investigate a spate of robberies on Monday which also included a slaying  in a shop.

ROME, (Reuters) – Italian police are investigating Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson and their Canadian trainer Chris Xuereb on suspicion of violating doping laws, Italian media reported yesterday.

Former Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, retired Justice of Appeal, Charles Ramson took the oath before President Donald Ramotar on Monday as Commissioner of Information, a position he described as a “clearing house for all information requested for by members of the public.”

The contract for the construction of an asphaltic road to Lethem and upgrading of the Massara Access Road also in Region 9 will be retendered as yesterday when bid submissions were to be opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board no one had submitted a tender.

Eagles FC upset Den Amstel FC by a 1-0 score line as action in the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Stag Beer Senior League continued at the Den Amstel, ground on  July 14th.

Last year’s Caricom 10k runner-up Euleen Josiah-Tanner is accusing the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) of favouritism and is questioning the criteria used to select Alika Morgan to compete in the recently concluded Caricom 10k held in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Caribbean has made significant strides in combating the spread of HIV/AIDS in pursuit of the sixth UN Millennium Development Goal particularly in relation to transmission from mother to child.

The Ministry of Education has been conducting a five-day basketball workshop to train teachers from all 10 regions in the basic fundamentals for the new physical education Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) syllabus.

One of the sporting fraternity’s most eagerly anticipated athletics competitions, the Guyana Police Force Inter-Division Track and Field Championship will start on Sunday with the road relay race.

Renaissance FC defeated BK Western Tigers FC by a 2-0 margin as action in the Fruta Conquerors sponsored U13 Football tournament continued at the Tucville Community Centre, ground on July 14th.

Scrap metal dealer Ricardo Fernandes accused of stealing two truck batteries and who claimed he was sorely beaten for the offence he has no knowledge of, was yesterday granted $50, 000 bail when the matter was heard in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

A Charlestown man was on Monday charged with assault, stemming from the allegation that he rained blows on his mother after a misunderstanding over money she owed him.

Dart players will be vying for cash prizes on Friday evening when the Guyana Darts Association hosts a tournament at the Malteenoes Sports Club.

The 23-year-old Jamaican suffered the injury at the UTech Classic in Kingston in April and missed last month’s Jamaican World Championships trials, although he had already qualified for the 100 metres in Moscow as defending champion.

A man was last Friday arraigned on charges that he assaulted his former wife.

(Reuters) – Mickey Arthur is demanding 3.6 million dollars in compensation or reinstatement as Australia’s cricket coach following his sacking last month, according documents seen by the country’s Seven News TV station.

Mahaicony farmers complained that they continue to be hampered by seasonal flooding and they need help to rehabilitate the koker and stelling, when Prime Minister Samuel Hinds toured the Region Five community last week.

Dave’s Television Station Channel 8 (DTV-8) is collaborating with the Berbice Regional Health Authority (BRHA) to host a blood drive tomorrow.

HOUSTON,  CMC- Trinidad & Tobago defeated Honduras two goals to nil to clinch a place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals Monday night.

(Jamaica Gleaner) MONTEGO BAY, St James —Adrian Laidlaw, agent of multiple relay gold medalist Nesta Carter has denied reports that the sprinter tested positive for the same stimulant found in the samples of his MVP training partners Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson.

ORLANDO,  (Reuters) – U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told the convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People that ‘Stand Your Ground’ self-defense laws that have been adopted in 30 states should be reconsidered.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – The dramatic capture of the boss of the Zetas drug cartel provides fresh evidence that Mexican authorities are starting to win their protracted fight against a gang that has done more than any other to stain the country’s name with its brutality.

Two Brazilian nationals accused of having an unlicensed gun in their possession were yesterday remanded to prison when they appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Egypt’s army-backed leaders swore in a new interim cabinet yesterday after a night of street violence, with not a single minister representing either of the main Islamist groups that have won five straight elections since 2011.

ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica,  CMC– An unbeaten second-wicket partnership between Grenadians Johann Jeremiah and Emmanuel Stewart steered the Windward Islands to a nine-wicket victory over Guyana in their second round match of the West Indies Under-15 Cricket Tournament being played in Jamaica.

GAP, France,  (Reuters) – Alberto Contador showed he was prepared to risk everything to win the Tour de France yesterday, crashing on the final descent as he tried to attack overall leader Chris Froome.

DAKAR,  (Reuters) – An audit of Senegal’s public sector has found that some 22,000 civil servants, nearly a fifth of the payroll, may be unlawfully claiming a wage, a senior official said yesterday.

Dear Editor, On the Boodoo debacle, I have come to the conclusion that Peeping Tom and I will have to agree to disagree. 

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Attorney General’s Department has withdrawn its application challenging the powers of the Office of the Contractor General (OCG).

(Jamaica Gleaner) The parents of embattled former world record holder Asafa Powell have thrown their full support behind their son, saying they were certain he did not knowingly take a banned substance.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – A self-employed builder from Cornwall in south-west England hit 311 runs from 40 overs to help his club to a regional record scoreline yesterday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States said yesterday it was “deeply concerned” by lack of transparency in preparations for Zimbabwe’s July 31 general election and called on the government to ensure the vote was peaceful, fair and credible.

Toast to Bastille Day: Prime Minister Samuel Hinds (second from left), France’s Ambassador  to Guyana Joel Godeau (second from right), acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados,  CMC- The Barbados government has announced that it is working with the Commonwealth Secretariat in crafting a strategy to assist the island in cashing in on the US 600 million dollar sports tourism market.

Dear Editor, Like most West Indies fans I was ecstatic when I learnt that matches were scheduled to be played at the national stadium. 

Dear Editor, The print media of yesterday highlighted a series of unfortunate events that took place the day before publication and I can no longer hold my tongue on such issues.

(Jamaica Observer) Former prime minister and leader of the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Edward Seaga, says Jamaica’s failed education system is to be blamed for the injustices that permeate society.

NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Kenya’s Olympic 800m champion and world record-holder David Rudisha has withdrawn from next month’s World Championships in Moscow, his management team said yesterday.

Deep below the surface: Ever wonder what’s underneath Regent Street? Well now you know.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, plan to meet next week in a bid to improve relations after a diplomatic spat in May triggered by Santos’ meeting with Venezuela’s main opposition leader.

Dear Editor, My interest in West Indies Cricket started waning after the great Brian Charles Lara was so unceremoniously evicted from West Indies cricket.

It seems worthwhile to return once again, editorially, to the subject of the recent Caricom Heads of Government conference held in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this month.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – The International CrickPet Council (ICC) has defended the performance of the umpires and the Decision Review System in the first Ashes test between England and Australia.

Our local government system has its roots in the immediate post-emancipation period when the new freedmen sought social and economic liberation from the plantocracy by purchasing plantations and forming independent villages.

The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) is urging Muslims to make maximum use of the period of Ramadan to earn the mercy and forgiveness of Allah by fasting and doing charitable works.