Daily Archive: Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Staff of the  Demerara Tobacco Company Limited repainting the interior of the St.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate announced a last-minute deal on Wednesday to avert a historic lapse in the government’s borrowing ability and a potentially damaging debt default, and to reopen the government after a two-week shutdown.

It’s a scrap metal dealer’s dream come true. Thirty thousand tonnes of scrap metal are up for grabs for whoever can prove that they have the ability to handle this amount.

Khrista Christian with her prizes and trophy for placing first in the secondary schools division in the annual quiz competition organized by the Regional Statistics Unit of Caricom.

At about 2250h. last night, police say that Dunston Simpson, 34 years, of No.

At about 1930h last night, police say that the body of Arvin Dilall, 35 years, of Yakusari, North Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, was found along the Jappo Public Road, Corentyne.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Transactions above J$1 million (aroundUS$9,700) in cash are to be outlawed as the Jamaica Government moves to put the brakes on money laundering while at the same time plug a major source of revenue leakage to the tax coffers.

Venezuela yesterday released a ship it had arrested in Guyana’s waters on Thursday and while the crew was also freed its captain was charged with violating the boundaries of a “security zone” thereby setting the stage for what is likely to be a prickly meeting between the foreign ministers of the two countries in Trinidad tomorrow.

Four Black Bush Polder men were yesterday charged with murdering Lesbeholden man, Jeewanlall Deonarine in a crime that has shocked and divided the agricultural community.

The Home Affairs Ministry yesterday signed a contract with the Director of The Emergence Group (TEG) from Washington for the provision of consultancy services for the setting up of a SWAT Unit for the Guyana Police Force (GPF), according to the Government Information Agency.

The badly decomposed body of 37-year-old Simone Russell of Friendship, East Coast Demerara was discovered yesterday in a canal at Company Road, Buxton.

Like its oft advertised logo, the second annual Cancer Awareness Cycle Road race just got bigger and better….and

  -$758.8M allocated to vehicles, cycles Zsections of the media to the effect that the Guyana Police Force (GPF) was “being starved of resources to successfully and effectively execute its legal mandate to the people of Guyana.”

Relatives of Galton McAlmont, called Lance McAlmont, who was chopped to death by his stepson on Monday said that the man was constantly threatened by his assailant and his brother and was even chopped several months ago by them.

The West Indies U19 cricket team returns to the scene of their first victory in the seven match One Day International series against the  visiting Bangaldesh U19 cricketers knowing that only a win will keep the series alive and interesting.

Rupununi farmers and tourism players on Monday gathered to share experiences and suggestions on how to deal with obstacles they face as part of a project meant to improve livelihoods using a low carbon pathway.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC- West Indies defeated New Zealand by 23 runs to win the first match of the Women’s Twenty20 International Tri-Series on Monday night at Kensington Oval.

MUMBAI, India, CMC- West Indies will play India in two test matches at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the Indian Cricket Board announced yesterday.

The Albouystown youths who died after an alleged shoot-out on Saturday with police had been dropped off close to the South Road scene in a vehicle which had false number plates, according to Crime Chief Seelall Persaud.

Shemroy Barrington’s half-century led Bermine to a 16-run win over Rose Hall Town Gizmos in their semi-final match of the 2013 Universal DVD first-division T20 cricket competition Sunday at the Port Mourant ground.

By Jeff Trotman Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy has said that the days of subsistence farming are over and while small farmers realise that they must move away from that mindset, they are stuck in the old way of doing things.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC– Barbadian Dwayne Smith demonstrated his ability as one of the world’s leading allrounders by winning the Caribbean Singlewicket Tournament here over the weekend.

Georgetown Mayor Hamilton Green has accused acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba of targeting government critics through legal action initiated against businesses and individuals for unpaid taxes.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC– Solid batting from the top order, led by opener Adrian Barath, put the Sagicor West Indies High Performance within sight of a first innings lead over Jamaica’s Under-23s in their four-day match yesterday here.

Opposition Leader David Granger is urging the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to establish a permanent National Borders Commission to boost institutional strengthening on issues regarding Guyana’s territorial integrity.

MIAMI, CMC- A keynote speech from a revolutionary who served time in an isolation cell at the height of South Africa’s apartheid era will kick-off a landmark summit by CONCACAF in the Cayman Islands next week.

A conductor yesterday pleaded not guilty to threatening a policeman with a chopper when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.

Dear Editor, We need another habitat for our beloved manatees, which are considered endangered.

Dear Editor, I refer to a letter written by Ms Manickchand under the heading ‘The Geetanjali Singh issue is about women being able to work in the field of their choice’ appearing in the October 14 issue of the Stabroek News.

(Reuters) – First-timers Bosnia joined holders Spain, England and Russia in grabbing Europe’s remaining automatic spots for the 2014 World Cup finals yesterday as the last round of group matches ended in joy, despair and shattered nerves.

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited has increased its sponsorship for Castellani House’s 9th National Drawing Competition.

Dear Editor, One of the positive things that took place in Retrieve in the Linden community during the month of September, was two-days of Retrieve activities in celebration of when it came into being approximately 57-58 years ago – research is still being done to ascertain the exact date. 

The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) said Eid ul Adha commemorates one of the greatest acts of sacrifice in the annals of human history and should be used as a time of reflection.

The West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) Stag Beer Senior League continues today with a double header at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.

Dear Editor, As Guyanese Muslims are getting ready to observe the celebrations of Eid Ul Azha, better known as ‘Bacra’ Eid or Qurbani, we take you back to the year 1896, a historical occasion for our brothers and sisters in Islam in Guyana today.

The semi-final round of the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA)/Trophy Stall Championships will commence today at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Hard court.

For the first time, the Regional Democratic Council of Region Five yesterday hosted a pre Eid-ul-Adha programme, to highlight the sacrifices that Muslims will perform today.

Dear Editor, I hear that a one-time apology for a leader on the campaign trail in Lusignan told listeners not to worry about the small things like potholes and garbage, but to focus on the big beneficial things done. 

Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, on the occasion of the fifth Caribbean Statistics Day observed yesterday, has highlighted the vital role of statistics in improving the daily lives of the peoples of the community through the provision of data upon which decisions could be guided.

HILLSBOROUGH, Carriacou, CMC- Grenada and Windward Islands Under-15 cricket captain Emmanuel Stewart is taking his talents Down Under.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Senate leaders are continuing to negotiate on legislation to raise the nation’s borrowing authority and provide temporary government funding but a deal was not expected to be announced yesterday, Senate aides said.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A coalition of private sector and civil society interest groups are calling for the tender process for the 360 megawatt project to be aborted.

Dear Editor, For the past two days I am experiencing difficulties from GT&T with my telephone and internet services on the Essequibo Coast.

GENEVA, (Reuters) – World powers will press Iran today for details of its proposal on resolving their decade-old nuclear dispute during a second day of talks in Geneva.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – Three foreign coaches have paid the price for Australian humiliation on the international sporting stage this year and the search for a new soccer coach is taking place against a backdrop of hostility to “mercenaries” from overseas.

The body of missing Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) officer, Patrick Ramkellawan, who went missing after a collision on Saturday night in the Pomeroon River was recovered on Monday.

Miss Guyana Universe Katherina Roshana is grateful for the support she continues to receive from the public as she wraps up preparations here for the Miss Universe pageant set for Moscow, Russia on November 5.

Dear Editor, We are impressed by Digicel’s swift response to customer complaints against unsolicited text messages.

(Reuters) – Khurram Manzoor scored a maiden test century as Pakistan overhauled South Africa’s total on the second day of the first test in Abu Dhabi for the loss of three wickets yesterday.

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Anthony Hylton says that Canada has shown keen interest in the proposed Global Logistics Hub providing increased trade opportunities for Jamaica.

First place: Jada Angoy, first place winner in the primary schools division in the annual schools quiz competition organized by the Regional Statistics Unit of Caricom with her prize and trophy.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canada is not doing enough to tackle the social and economic ills facing its large aboriginal population, which is beset by poverty, poor housing and high unemployment, a United Nations official said yesterday.

A bilateral agreement between the governments of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) and Guyana has paved the way for five SVG students to commence several agricultural related programmes at the Guyana School of Agriculture, while a team from Guyana is attached to the Ministry of Agriculture on that island.

By Shaniel Hunter, Norman Manley Law School Marjorie Ilma Knox v John Vere, Evelyn Dean et al [2012] CCJ 4 (AJ) The Caribbean Court of Justice has made a strong statement that neither ‘poverty’ nor ‘foreignness’ can be used to hinder access to justice.

The semifinal round of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Players Cup will commence today at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground Bourda.

Those with long memories will recall the British-French intervention in the Suez Canal in October 1956, following the Egyptian nationalization of the canal ‒ in effect the Suez Canal company in which stockholders from those countries had major shares.

Politikles

Dear Editor, In his letter of October 9 (‘A PNC-free Guyana does not free Indians from existential and social problems,’ SN), Mr Abu Bakr stated, “Accused of ‘intellectual dishonesty’ I am called upon to admit that the PNC is responsible for the genesis of “suicide/alcoholism/domestic violence” in the Indian community in Guyana.”

In 1976, President Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, whom international capital had helped to power in Guyana, felt sufficiently confident to tell the Guyanese nation that: “…the People’s National Congress is seeking to lay the foundation of a socialist society based upon Marxism/Leninism” (Forbes Burnham, “Report to the Nation”).

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The Indian government is digging for treasure after a civic-minded Hindu village sage dreamt that 1,000 tonnes of gold was buried under a ruined palace, and wrote to tell the central bank about it.