Daily Archive: Friday, May 16, 2014

(Trinidad Express) The Minister of Trade, Industry, Investment and Communications Vasant Bharath this afternoon issued a statement, dispelling rumours of a coup being staged in Trinidad and Tobago.

Fifteen year old Alex Griffith who was shot in the mouth earlier this month by a police cadet officer, paid a visit to the dentist this morning, and was examined by Dr.

A Trans Guyana Britten Norman Islander aircraft `hard-landed’ during its approach at Kurupung Bottom airstrip, Region Seven, approximately 12:27 pm today.

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe today, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the Caribbean Media Corporation reported.

Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett (left), Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a farewell reception on Friday,  in honour of Ambassador Luiz Gilberto Seixas de Andrade, who has completed his tour of duty as Ambassador of Brazil to Guyana.

The Police say they are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 0630h today at Bee Hive Public Road, ECD, and which resulted in the death of Chanderpaul Sookdai, 63 years, of Bee Hive Housing Scheme, ECD.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Pioneering U.S. journalist Barbara Walters, who paved the way for women in television news and was the first female to co-anchor a network evening news program, retired today after an illustrious 53-year career.

Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies, Dr Arif Bulkan (right) greeting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a conference on April 24th in New York.

The Guyana Power and Light today issued a statement explaining power outages that occurred last night and the day before.

At about 0255h. today, police say that, Malika Da Silva, 26 years, of David Street, Subryanville, was in a motor vehicle with other relatives outside a house at  Garnett Street, Campbellville, when a motor car with four men drove up.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Opposition candidate Narendra Modi will be the next prime minister of India, with counting trends showing the pro-business Hindu nationalist and his party headed for the most resounding election victory the country has seen in 30 years.

-staffers deny abuse of juveniles in ‘quiet room’Youth Minister Dr Frank Anthony yesterday welcomed the investigation of alleged sexual and physical abuse of residents of the New Opportunity Corps (NOC), while the institution’s staffers admitted to the existence of a “quiet room” but denied claims that children have been mistreated there.

The National Assembly yesterday voted to pass the long-awaited Guyana Cricket Administration Bill 2012 which will, among other things make the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), and its county boards corporate, legal bodies and provide them with constitutions.

Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) President Nigel Hinds said yesterday that even though the federation was allowed access to the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall last evening to continue their training, the dispute between the federation and the National Sports Commission (NSC) has not been officially resolved.

Dellon Abrams, the prisoner who had been charged earlier this year with the killing of Police Corporal Seburn Elias during a recapture attempt, was yesterday afternoon committed to stand trial in the High Court at the conclusion of the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder charge against him.

Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh yesterday disclosed in writing in Parliament that the most recent available data on unemployment is in relation to 2006 and the figure was 10.7% This revelation in answer to a series of questions from AFC MP Cathy Hughes will further perplex economists and statisticians in the wake of mounting concerns about the validity of data provided on the economy by the government and the Statistical Bureau.

Following the ongoing dispute surrounding the Independence T20 Cup fiasco, President of the Port Mourant Cricket Club (PMCC) and chief sponsor of reigning champions Universal Berbice DVD Titans, Vickram Seubarran confirmed that his team will not be participating in this year’s tournament.

Parents, whose children attend the Gibson Primary School at Unity, Mahaica are disgusted at its deplorable condition and complained that electrical wires are exposed thus posing a danger to the children.

Sunburst Camptown squeaked past Beacons FC by a 1-0 margin when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer first division league continued at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground on Wednesday.

-as National Assembly gets ICT boost With the Information Communication Technology (ICT) advancement of the National Assembly, Canadian High Commissioner Nicole Giles yesterday said she hoped women will get more involved in Guyana’s political decision-making processes.

Fruta Conquerors overcame home side Georgetown Football Club (GFC) by a 3-1 score line in a hard-fought battle when the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Stag Beer first division league continued on Wednesday at the GFC ground.

Nyron Joseph defeated Matthew Phang 3-0 in their under-19 divisional match when the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) Digicel National Junior Championships continued at the Georgetown Club on Wednesday.

House approves points system to curb traffic violationsThe National Assembly yesterday passed amendments which will facilitate a merit system, which can see the suspension and possibly the revocation of the licences of delinquent drivers for several months after a series of traffic violations.

-Anthony says action taken on interim findings, signals plans to discontinue co-education Youth Minister Dr Frank Anthony yesterday said that his ministry is still to receive the final report from the Board of Inquiry (BoI) that investigated the 2012 mass escape and fire at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) and letters written to the inquiry’s Chairman retired Justice Winston Moore have yielded no results.

Body in septic tank trial There were no signs of blood on a sledgehammer which was believed to have been used to inflict injuries on Igris Bob-Blackman, according to a report admitted as evidence yesterday in the trial of Desiree Jeffers, the woman accused of killing the former policeman.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Criminals are using betting on sports events to launder $140 billion each year, a report said yesterday, exposing a lack of effective regulation that allows match-fixing to spread.

(IPLT20) Rajasthan Royals further solidified their position on the Pepsi IPL 2014 points table by registering a 62-run win against Delhi Daredevils in Ahmedabad.

A Mahaicony Creek mother is taking legal action against a Swami Purnananda Secondary School teacher who allegedly beat both of her children on Wed-nesday evening at a dormitory.

The four coaches of the teams competing in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-19 Inter County Competition are all fancying their team’s chances of qualifying for Sunday’s finals ahead of the final round matches set for the Enmore Community Centre and Everest Cricket Club ground today.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – The Miami Heat fought back from eight points down in the final three minutes to beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-94 and secure a place in the NBA’s Eastern Conference finals for the fourth straight year.

An ex-policeman and another man, accused of a $630,000 gun-point robbery committed on a Green Ice Taxi Service employee last December, had the charge dismissed on Wednesday after four witnesses including the virtual complainant failed to show up and offer evidence in a city court.

(The Sports Xchange) – The San Antonio shrugged off the loss of Tony Parker to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 104-82 and win their Western Conference semi-final series 4-1.

The police force yesterday defended its handling of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Dameon Belgrave by its ranks in 2012.

ELMONT, New York, CMC – Jamaican jockey Rajiv Maragh put his Kentucky Derby disappointment behind him to reel off two handsome winners at Belmont Park here Wednesday.

The dredging of the Sussex Street outfall, which is expected to ease flooding in Albouystown and other areas is expected to be finished by the end of May, the Ministry of Public Works said yesterday.

– British, Mexican help being sought Ongoing discussions in the sector over several years on the issue of improving the country’s maritime infrastructure are yet to yield any practical remedial action as the Guyana Shipping Association (GSA) continues to enjoin a restrained discourse over what a source told Stabroek Business is “a matter that goes to the heart of the country’s economy.”

Caricom Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque says unemployment and gender bias continue to be key concerns for the Region and urged Heads of Government at the 26th Meeting of the COHSOD to ensure that their development agendas allow all to benefit under the CSME.

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me to ask the following question. Where are the members of the police force that stand for justice, do they exist?

(Reuters) – Pakistan have signed a “memorandum of understanding” with India to play up to 14 tests, 30 one-day and 12 Twenty20 internationals between 2015 and 2023, ESPN Cricinfo has reported.

Dear Editor, From time to time the Government deems it necessary to inform the readers of newspapers such as the Stabroek News about progress on projects on which billions of dollars are being spent.

Following last Thursday’s talks in Georgetown with President Donald Ramotar and other local officials including Education Minister Priya Manickchand,   Samsung Head of Ente-rprise Division Marco Osio told Stabroek Business that the company is aiming to set up Guyana’s first Smart Classroom by August this year.

BERLIN, (Reuters) – Bayern Munich and Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara will miss the World Cup for the defending champions as well as this week’s German Cup final after tearing a knee ligament this week that will need surgery, the club said yesterday.

A young man was yesterday remanded to prison on a charge that he stabbed his brother after an argument about food.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 563’s trading results showed consideration of $1,837,858 from 29,414 shares traded in 12 transactions as compared to session 562’s trading results which showed consideration of $4,007,504 from 83,108 shares traded in 19 transactions.

Dear Editor, In a letter in the May 15, 2014 edition of Stabroek News, Melinda Janki wrote:  “Before any decision is made about the LEAD project, the Guyanese and American governments should make all the project documents publicly available so that the average Guyanese citizen can read about what the project is about. 

A Bel Air Village miner was yesterday remanded to prison after being accused of being in possession of a gun and ammunition.

SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Road blocks and marches hit Brazilian cities yesterday as disparate groups criticized spending on the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament and sought to revive a call for better public services that swept the country last June.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Counting of votes began today after India’s mammoth election, which could usher in the most profound economic change in a generation if opposition leader Narendra Modi wins a clear mandate for his agenda to revive growth and create jobs.

When we spoke with bureaucrat turned businessman Schulder Griffith on Wednesday he was preoccupied with explaining a marketing strategy that is designed to have his new venture grow in what he believes is a potentially lucrative market.

BALTIMORE, (Reuters) – California Chrome has won all four of his races this year in dominating fashion and strolls into tomorrow’s Preakness Stakes as an overwhelming 3-5 favorite amid an adoring public hungry for a Triple Crown opportunity.

Allegedly busted by the police while smoking a “lil roach,” Sherwin Smith yesterday changed his guilty plea to not guilty after he was faced with the reality that he would have to serve a prison term.

Dear Editor, I stepped out of Brian (Buju) Johnson’s taxi and nodded at the security guard at the gates of my old school, Wismar Christianburg Multilateral Secondary.

(Reuters) – German veteran Tommy Haas provided a reminder of his claycourt skills to beat Stanislas Wawrinka on Thursday and reach the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters where Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray will resume their rivalry.

– Regional Shipping Association VPA senior regional maritime official has placed the responsibility squarely on the shoulders of Caribbean Community (Caricom) governments to ensure that seaports in the region are equipped to enable their respective countries to participate actively and effectively in international trade.

An alleged robber was yesterday remanded to prison after being accused of stealing three cellphones on two separate occasions.

VIENNA, (Reuters) – Despite apparently reducing illicit purchases that breach U.N.

Dear Editor, I couldn’t help laughing when I read the front page of Wednesday’s issue of SN of a man who was found dead on the road and which was construed by the police as a road accident; but when the autopsy was done two bullet wounds were found in the head which the death certificate recorded as murder.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A top Chinese general yesterday defended the deployment of an oil rig that has inflamed tensions in the disputed South China Sea and triggered deadly protests in Vietnam, blaming Hanoi and saying China cannot afford to “lose an inch” of territory.

Local Information and Communication Technology (ICT) service providers could get a key opportunity to demonstrate their goods and services to an international market when they travel to Suriname in June to participate in that country’s ICT Trade Exposition.

The Guyana Power and Light suffered a massive blackout last night that affected the East Coast, East Bank and Georgetown.

A Buxton man was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with robbing a mini-bus driver of over $400,000 in jewellery during a gunpoint hold-up.

(Reuters) – Phil Jackson was left scrambling for a Plan B yesterday after the Hall of Fame coach suffered his first loss as president of the New York Knicks when his hand-picked candidate to coach the team took another job.

(Barbados Nation) The way now seems to be clear for a restructuring plan for CLICO International Life Insurance Limited (CIL) to be put in place.

Dear Editor, It was pure hell from Saturday 10th May to Monday 12th May 2014 when a wedding or some kind of event was being celebrated in Seaforth Street, Campbellville which saw the residents there and around the environs being mercilessly abused by the organizers playing extremely loud, heavy music.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A top U.S. Defense Department official yesterday said Nigeria had been too slow to respond to the threat of Boko Haram but Washington is committed to helping fight the Islamist militants and rescue over 200 girls seized from their school a month ago.

– coconuts, rice, cassareep in demand Guyana’s lack of export readiness continues to impede serious growth in the volumes of the country’s food exports to Canada at a time when the demand for local products among Guyanese and West Indians in that country is on the increase, Consultant to the local Trade and Facilitation Office (TFO) Bertrand Walle told Stabroek Business earlier this week.

Dear Editor, The majority opposition will cry buckets of tears unless they take decisive action now to build up their presence in the villages of Guyana.

(Reuters) – Latest odds for tomorrow’s 139th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland: 3-5 California Chrome 5-1 Social Inclusion 10-1 Ride On Curlin 10-1 Bayern 12-1 Dynamic Impact 15-1 General a Rod 20-1 Pablo Del Monte 20-1 Kid Cruz 20-1 Ring Weekend 30-1 Ria Antonia

(Jamaica Gleaner) KINGSTON, Jamaica: Senior Superintendent James Forbes has been fined J$800,000 or six months in prison on the charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

APNU Member Sydney Allicock receiving a Samsung tablet yesterday from United Nations Development Programme’s Deputy Resident Representative, Chisa Mikami.

A Golden Grove woman was yesterday sentenced to three years imprisonment after being found guilty of trying to traffic cannabis hidden amongst bales of toilet paper.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuba’s prize-winning dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez is launching the island’s first independent digital newspaper next week to challenge the communist-ruled country’s state-controlled media.

Of the five ‘new generation’ subjects launched earlier this week across the Caribbean as part of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), Guyana will more likely than not be most interested in Agriculture Science, Tourism and Entrepreneurship.

Dear Editor, Imagine this scenario for it is real, two antagonists; one understandable and the other fundamentally incapable, locked in a grim power struggle.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Italian airline Alitalia yesterday confirmed that it is suspending service to Venezuela between the start of June and the end of October because of growing disputes over delays in repatriating revenue under the country’s currency controls.

Former West Indies Under-19 player, Kwame Crosse returned to form with a spectacular century for his team Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO) against Transports Sports Club (TSC) when action continued at several venues last weekend in the Georgetown Cricket Association competitions.

When, in 1988, the great Trinidadian calypsonian Black Stalin sang “We could make it if we try,” that his country was facing its “darkest hour,” referring to the economic crisis of the time, he obviously could not have foreseen the more serious trials and tribulations to come.

New NZ envoy: Newly-appointed New Zealand High Commissioner Jan Henderson yesterday, presented her Letters of Credence to President Donald Ramotar at the Office of the President, and reaffirmed her country’s dedication to further deepen the bilateral and multilateral relationship that Guyana shares with the Commonwealth nation.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s three-month protest movement has dwindled to a hard core of a few hundred violent troublemakers and the unrest should be snuffed out by July, a top security official said.

LONDON, CMC – Former Reggae Boyz striker Marlon King has been handed an 18-month jail sentence for dangerous driving.

Dear Editor, Further to the several accolades attributed recently to Professor Suresh Narine, I wish to add another dimension of which many Guyanese might not be aware: His world class status in the academic/scientific/research/innovation arenas have not got into his head so that he remains humble and approachable; he is a real joy to be with as a friend, colleague, fellow Hindu and a decent human being.

In theory at least, local consumer protection regulations frown on business houses that display ‘goods not returnable’ signs on their shop fronts or stamp such notices on their bills.

The name of yet another female Guyanese businesswoman has appeared on the list of top ten nominees for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Women in Business Awards.

Politikles

  -Still coming: Inside this ministryThe Guyana Constitution, under the provisions which “guarantee” our Rights and Freedoms, permits, even protects citizens wishing to engage in peaceful public protests and demonstrations against the widest possible range of issues which those citizens deem unjust or somehow against personal, community, workplace or national well–being.

Business Cartoons

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – An Argentine Federal court on Thursday struck down an agreement between the South American country and Iran to jointly investigate the deadly 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish community center that local courts blamed on Tehran.