Daily Archive: Friday, April 25, 2014

Two men, who are suspects in the robbery/murder committed yesterday on salesman Bharrat Ramcharan, were today arrested by the police.

US Ambassador D. Brent Hardt (right) recently met with Denis Chabrol upon his return from the United States after participating in the Embassy-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange, according to a statement today from the US Embassy.

A minibus decked out with speakers along Vlissengen Road yesterday.

(Reuters) – Canada will not allow restaurants to hire more temporary foreign workers until the federal government completes a review of a program designed to allow employers to hire foreigners to fill jobs for which no qualified Canadians are available.

Minister of Youth, Dr Frank Anthony on Wednesday said there had been no report or any evidence that there had been sexual abuse by staff members of juveniles at the New Opportunity Corps facility at Onderneeming.

(BBC) Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji has married film-maker Aditya Chopra in Italy, ending years of speculation about their relationship status.

(Jamaica Observer) Medical doctor Jephthah Ford was yesterday offered bail in the sum of J$1 million when he appeared in the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate’s Court to answer to a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

Police are investigating the murder of Bharrat Ramcharan, 57, who was gunned down during a robbery in front of Patsan Trading yesterday afternoon.

A waitress was shot dead at an East Coast bar on Wednesday night and police have arrested two persons and are seeking others.

-warns of ‘avalanche of crimes’ The poor prosecution of criminal cases by police needs to be urgently addressed before there is an “avalanche of crimes,” President Donald Ramotar warned yesterday.

-office of Chairman Citing the shortage of magistrates among other issues, the office of the Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) yesterday appealed for those with responsibility for recommending or making appointments to the body to “meaningfully engage” to fill the vacancies.

A Charity, Essequibo Coast teen was on Monday last badly beaten allegedly by a group of men who have since been identified as members of the Coast Guard and his family is pleading for justice.

 -as part of plans to build trust, accountability Seeking to rebuild public trust, acting Police Com-missioner Seelall Persaud yesterday announced plans to make police stations across the country accountable to the public for their performances, which will include making their records on crime fighting and human rights known to the public.

The Kaburi Village Council on Wednesday signed a Grant Agreement for $3.4M with the UN office here for the implementation of a project that would foster sustainable management of the Kaburi Village forest.

Tenza Lane, the young woman charged with assaulting Samuel Hinds Jnr, had all the charges against her dismissed yesterday at the end of her trial.

–his mom testified Rosanne Cush, the mother of Charles Cush, the number two accused in the Sade Stoby murder, yesterday testified that when she had seen her son on the day 9-year-old Sade was last seen alive, his skin was wet.

Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday met with United States Ambassador Brendt Hardt and expressed government’s position on the contentious USAID-funded Leadership and Democracy Project (LEAD) and the Ambassador promised to communicate it to his government.

-after attacks on party The AFC has asked Region Six Regional Democratic Council (RDC) member Haseef Yusuf to vacate his seat after a no-confidence motion against him even as he has defiantly dared party leader Khemraj Ramjattan to move him.

Chairperson of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Allyson Maynard-Gibson will lead a visit by the regional body to Guyana tomorrow for discussions on the delayed anti-money laundering bill and opposition parties plan to justify their insistence on pre-conditions being met for its passage.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is advising the public that it has commenced the sale of Liquor, Trade and Miscellaneous Licences to holders and has simultaneously launched a campaign to target defaulters.

– in u-17 football league Pele FC and Beacons FC played to an exciting 5-5 draw when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) u-17 football league commenced yesterday at the Tucville Community ground.

A woman yesterday recanted her testimony that her reputed husband had abused her and Magistrate Geeta Chandan-Edmond adjourned the hearing to today.

The prosecution once more reported difficulties locating witnesses when the preliminary inquiry (PI) into the murder charge against former beauty queen Carolan Lynch continued yesterday.

Georgetown Cricket Association/Brainstreet Group Under-15 Tournament In the most anticipated match of the Georgetown Cricket Association/ Brainstreet Group Under-15 Tournament, Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ‘A’ lost to Guyana National Industrial Corporation (GNIC) by one run in an exciting encounter.

Two labourers of Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast were jointly charged on Tuesday at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court with assault.

(IPLT20) Just when it looked like RCB had the game under control, some tight death bowling – and a special piece of fielding – by KKR stole it away from the Garden City franchise yesterday.

The presence of touts on the Route 31- West Bank to Georgetown and Route 32- Parika to Georgetown minibus parks is once again causing distress to bus owners who say they want them off the parks for good.

Guyana’s golden girls at the recently concluded CARIFTA Games, Cassey George and Kadecia Baird stated that their achievements were “dreams come through” that bode well for the future of their respective careers.

Elizabeth Styles U-19 tourney Ahead of the upcoming Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-19 tournament, Berbice U19 skipper Sharaz Ramcharran and selectee David Latchaya racked up unbeaten tons when Albion mauled opponents Kendall’s Union by 356-runs in the ongoing 2014 Elizabeth Styles Under-19 50 overs competition.

Nine charges were yesterday laid against a minibus driver who led the police on a high speed chase around Georgetown with 20 passengers in his vehicle.

The Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA)/ Trophy Stall men and women’s softball tournament will bowl off its final three matches tomorrow at the Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) ground, Queenstown.

The Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC) in collaboration with Scotiabank and the Berbice River Bridge will honour over 40 persons at its 24th annual awards ceremony set for the St Francis Training Centre on Sunday May 18.

(Jamaica Observer) LEGENDARY West Indian fast-bowler Ambassador Courtney Walsh on Wednesday outlined that the importance of the Cricket Clinics and Camps is to ensure that youngsters know the basics of the game which will lend itself to their development in the sport.

Counterproductive energy and water management practices in the Caribbean are not only relentlessly driving up the cost of fuel in individual regional economies but also institutionalising environmentally harmful practices in the region, according to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group and the single largest development institution focused exclusively on the private sector.

(The Sports Xchange) – Highlights of Wednesday’s National Basketball Association playoff games.

MUNICH, Germany, (Reuters) – Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denied bribery charges yesterday at the start of a trial in Germany that threatens to break his decades-long dominance of motor racing.

Across the world, airlines outsource more than 50% of their ground handling operations and the trend is growing.

HONG KONG, (Reuters) – FIFA president Sepp Blatter has encouraged fans to be optimistic that the World Cup in Brazil will be a success, amid growing concerns over security and public unrest as workers scramble to finish stadiums on time.

For sheer evidence of agricultural bounty and food security in Guyana nothing beats the sight of our municipal markets on busy days with our housewives trading stories on street corners about how “good” the market is and when, to our considerable discredit, what cannot be traded or consumed is dumped on parapets or in canals close to the markets.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – The pay dispute between Sri Lanka Cricket and its 13 contracted players ended on Wednesday when the latter agreed to accept 10 percent of the participation fees from ICC and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) events.

Dear Editor, Allow me the opportunity to share my thoughts with my Amerindian brothers and sisters of Region No 9, Upper Takutu, Upper Essequibo, Rupununi, elsewhere, and indeed all Guyanese.

Dear Editor, I feel the frustration of Dr Suresh Narine, especially after observing personally the great work that IAST conducted on bio-diesel production.

TOLUCA, Mexico, CMC – Cruz Azul withstood late pressure from Toluca, to earn a thrilling 1-1 draw and lift the prized CONCACAF Champions League trophy at the Estadio Nemesio Díez on Wednesday night.

(Trinidad Express) Republic Bank intends to formally make mandatory offer to the shareholders of HFC Bank in Ghana, Ghana News has reported.

Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2014, Dubai (ESPNcricinfo) Delhi Daredevils will hope the prospective debut of Kevin Pietersen in his new role of globetrotting T20 expert would make half as much an impact as it secures eye balls.

SLAVIANSK, Ukraine/ST PETERSBURG, Russia, (Reuters) – Ukrainian forces killed up to five pro-Moscow rebels yesterday as they closed in on the separatists’ military stronghold in the east, and Russia launched army drills near the border in response, raising fears its troops would invade.

Dear Editor, I refer to Joycelyn Williams’ article on the Caribbean Export Development Agency featured in Stabroek Business of Friday, April 18, 2014.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Next week, Jamaica and the United States (US) will officially sign the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to implement the US’ Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), putting the island well ahead of its CARICOM counterparts.

Fourteen months ago, S&R Parking Lot at 162 Parika, East Bank Essequibo became part of the growing range of services created to cater for what is one of the fastest growth industries in Guyana, the acquisition of motor vehicles.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Paul Farbrace has been appointed England assistant coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 560’s trading results showed consideration of $1,464,870 from 53,967 shares traded in 18 transactions as compared to 559’s trading results which showed consideration of $2,085,088 from 58,999 shares traded in 17 transactions.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The White House is considering small steps in the near term to ease the threat of deportation for some undocumented immigrants, but advocates in communication with the administration expect President Barack Obama to make bigger changes later in the year.

Dear Editor, The people who need love and understanding the most are usually the rebellious ones.

Dear Editor, A recent visit to the Aurora Police Station to make a report turned out to be very bad for me when instead of this being done, I was severely beaten by a rank (name given) to the extent of suffering a fractured rib.

ABUJA, (Reuters) – Leaders from across Nigeria appealed for a united front against Boko Haram yesterday, saying the Islamist insurgents were waging war on Christian and Muslim Nigerians alike.

  -Abduction, Detection, Prosecution Believe me friends, there is no joy, no “satisfaction” having to broach such issues as indicated in my caption –   crime, abduction et al.

Jorge Domínguez is a professor of political science at Harvard University.

These days, as an increasing number of entrepreneurs seek to market health and wellness as a viable commodity, the demand for fresh fruit and the juices derived therefrom continues to grow at an impressive pace.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Fast bowler Lasith Malinga has been appointed the new captain of the Sri Lanka Twenty20 team until March 2015.

(Trinidad Express) The Festival of India Expo in Chaguanas was burnt to the ground in a suspected arson attack yesterday, causing millions in losses.

Biker Jermaine Bernard remains in a stable condition at the Georgetown Public Hospital after being hit on Wednesday by a canter truck.