Daily Archive: Friday, June 6, 2014
Articles published on Friday, June 6, 2014
Dynamic Airways launches
The formal launch of Dynamic Airways was welcomed by President Donald Ramotar, who last night described the move as another sign of the strong confidence in the local economy.
Ministry of Works hands over bikes to police
The operational capacity of the ‘A’ Division Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has been bolstered, with the acquisition of eight motorcycles to its fleet.
Ministry of Works hands over bikes to police
The operational capacity of the ‘A’ Division Traffic Department of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has been bolstered, with the acquisition of eight motorcycles to its fleet.
Ship encounters difficulties entering Berbice River
At approximately 20:15h yesterday a Guyana registered ship encountered difficulties while entering the Berbice River, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said today.
Aviation body probing Paramakatoi airstrip incident
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it is currently conducting an investigation into the incident which occurred on June 2, 2014 at the Paramakatoi Airstrip in which a Cessna 206 aircraft owned and operated by Air Services Limited upon landing, veered off of the runway and ploughed through a barbed wire fence.
Children removed from Berbice Anjuman Orphanage for probe of abuse allegation
The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security yesterday said that five children at the Berbice Anjuman Orphanage have been taken into protective care to facilitate a probe of a sexual abuse allegation.
Gov’t distributes 800 laptops to Mon Repos residents
Eight hundred laptops were handed out yesterday by the government in Mon Repos under the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) programme, GINA said.
Gov’t distributes 800 laptops to Mon Repos residents
Eight hundred laptops were handed out yesterday by the government in Mon Repos under the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) programme, GINA said.
Emotional Gayle delivers cryptic message during academy launch
(Jamaica Observer) Emotional and teary-eyed as his academy was launched yesterday at Lucas Cricket Club, West Indies player Christopher Gayle, known for his hard-hitting style when batting, aimed a few mysterious blows in the direction of the Jamaica government.
T&T Minister: New mapping system to locate children at all times
(Trinidad Express) A new mapping system to help pinpoint the exact location of children at all times was announced yesterday morning by Minister in the Ministry of the People and Social Development, Vernella Alleyne-Toppin.
Trinis in fiery protest after cops kill 21-year-old man
(Trinidad Express) Morvant residents staged fiery protests yesterday afternoon, blocking several roadways including the Lady Young Road and Mon Repos Road, leaving commuters stranded in standstill traffic as they vocalised their dissent to the death of 21-year-old father of one, Chaquille McCoy.
Ex-army chief McLean blank on Rodney probe
Although denying he “washed his hands” of the probe into Dr Walter Rodney’s death, former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Major General (rtd) Norman McLean yesterday testified that he knew nothing of the investigation and said that he was even unaware of reports that an army plane transported main suspect Gregory Smith into Kwakwani.
Girl stabbed to death, lover hangs self
Shock gripped Sisters Village on the East Bank of Berbice yesterday when the dead bodies of Latoya Adams, 14, and Kellon Sam, 23, were found behind their respective homes, in an apparent murder/suicide.
World Bank approves US$11M to fight flooding
The World Bank yesterday approved a $2.2 billion (US$11 million) loan for Guyana to improve drainage in areas on the East Demerara and upgrade critical sections of the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC).
Lawyers call for access to key documents for Rodney inquiry
By Desilon Daniels A strong call for the provision of key documents prior to hearings for the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the death of Walter Rodney was made yesterday following the almost non-existent paper trail.
World Bank $2B loan targets math, secondary enrolment
The World Bank’s Board of Directors yesterday approved a $2 billion (US$10 million) loan for Guyana for a project which aims to increase enrolment in general secondary schools and improve standards of mathematics teaching in secondary schools.
Contractors footing bill for ongoing CJIA, specialty hospital works – Luncheon
Works currently being undertaken at both the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri and the Specialty Hospital at Turkeyen are being done from “out of pocket monies” by the respective contractors, according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr.
Tower Hotel workers still in the dark
The Tower Hotel saga continued yesterday with workers turning up to be paid outstanding amounts only to find a desolate building still without power and no one in authority present.
Lindeners urged to protest poor state of Kwakwani road
By Jeff Trotman Regional Democratic Councillor for Region Ten, Charles Sampson, has called for Linden residents to block the Linden/ Kwakwani Road at the Linden end in protest at the deplorable state of the road.
Gov’t to crack down on illegal gold trading
Gold declarations for the first part of this year have dropped compared to the corresponding period last year and government is pursuing measures to halt this decline including a crackdown on illegal gold trading entities country wide.
Police probing Tuschen robberies
The Police say they are conducting investigations into two armed robberies that occurred in the Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, yesterday and which are believed to have been carried out by the same two men.
Grocer saves baby from Industry fire
An Industry grocer yesterday managed to save the life of his young baby after a fire, believed to be of electrical origin, engulfed the top flat of his home where the child was asleep.
FIFA warns of sanctions, stands by Matthias
FIFA has warned the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) of possible sanctions if it does not hold an Extraordinary Congress before August 10 and has refused to recognize the congress held by disgruntled associations of the fractured organisation last Saturday deeming the meeting invalid.
Port Mourant Cricket Club receives covers, books
The Port Mourant Cricket Club (PMCC) recently received two large pitch covers and a collection of books for the club’s library from its New York affiliates the Port Mourant Reunion Community (PMRC).
Guyana needs multi-sectoral action on tobacco control
PAHO/WHO Country Representative Dr William Adu-Krow has suggested tobacco control interventions should be integrated into Guyana’s development programmes and related investment initiatives.
Tacama shooting stemmed from breach of Force Policies – GDF
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) says that investigations into the accidental discharge of a weapon on May 18 by one of its officers causing injuries to himself and a recruit has shown that the incident was a direct result of a breach of force policies.
Culture Ministry hands over Guyana Classics to libraries
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport on Wednesday handed over a series of Guyana Classics books, along with others to several libraries, the Government Information Agency said.
Kitty man jailed after claiming ganja found during home raid
A man was yesterday sentenced to three years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to the charge of possession of marijuana that was found during a police raid of a house in Kitty.
Man stole purse while posing as garbage collector – court hears
A young man was yesterday remanded to prison on a charge that he allegedly posed as a garbage collector and stole a woman’s purse.
Attempts to enter court end in arrest for cop assault
After being forcibly denied entry into a city court, farmer Mark Jacobs yesterday found himself arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer.
Ruggers take on Trini arch rivals in key game
US-based national rugby player, Vallon Adams returns to the 15s squad for tomorrow’s all-important NACRA Southern Zone fixture versus arch rivals, Trinidad and Tobago.
Kellon Carmichael focusing matches as they come
All-rounder Kellon Carmichael said despite churning out match-winning performances for his English Club Hadleigh and Thundersley he has not yet reached his goal and he plans to focus on one match at a time during the ongoing season of the 2014 Essex county Division One League.
Pele FC triumphs over Flamingo
Pele FC edged Flamingo FC by a 1-0 score line when the second round of the Stag Beer sponsored Georgetown Football Association (GFA) first division league started at the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ground on Wednesday.
Gouveia and Nascimento part company over ‘rhetoric’ remark
Differences of opinion have surfaced between President of the Tourism and Hospitality Association (THAG) Christopher ‘Kit’ Nascimento and Roraima Airways Chief Executive Officer Gerry Gouveia, a former head of THAG, over recent remarks made by Nascimento about the state of the sector and his perception of the government’s attitude to the industry.
Labour Ministry urged to read ‘riot act’ at building sites with safety anomalies
With urban Guyana currently experiencing a surfeit of major construction, Safety and Health expert and Director of the private consultancy Optimum Safety Solutions Dale Beresford wants the Ministry of Labour to step up inspections at construction sites to ensure that there are adequate measures in place to identify safety hazards and that preventive action is taken.
Fruta Conquerors taking on Police today
Fruta Conquerors will match skills with the GPF in what promises to be a high-scoring showdown when the second round of the Stag Beer sponsored Georgetown Football Association (GFA) first division league continues tonight The feature match, set for 8pm at the Guyana Defence Force ground, will see the second place Tucville side opposing the fourth place Eve Leary unit in an exciting doubleheader.
Samuels says patience key to winning Test series
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Patience will be the key if West Indies are to trounce New Zealand in the upcoming three-Test series, says stroke-maker Marlon Samuels.
The Micro and Small Enterprise Development Project must shift gears now
At various times over the past several months this newspaper has reported on the Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) Development and Building Alternative Livelihood for Vulnerable Groups project which is being funded under the environmental partnership between Guyana and Norway and overseen jointly by the Inter-Ameri-can Development Bank and the Government of Guyana.
Money up for grabs in August Beverages/ Sparta Bosses tourney
August Beverages and Sparta Bosses small goal knock-out football competition continues tonight with $300,000 up for grabs in the semi-finals and finals set for 8pm at the Sparta Turf in Go Slow Avenue, East La Penitence.
Pakistan cricketers to get pay rise with new contracts
KARACHI, (Reuters) – Centrally contracted Pakistan players will receive a 25 per cent increase in their monthly retainers and higher match fees, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said yesterday after awarding deals to 31 players.
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Brazil expects and hopes to kill off ghost of 1950
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – With a passionate crowd behind them, a savvy coach and a settled team enjoying a sparkling run of form Brazil are hot favourites to lift a record sixth World Cup this July.
The governments of the past fifty years have proved that the delivery of services was not their strong point
Dear Editor, Imagine the astonishment in reading that, to be added to the several layers of inefficiency to which we subject ourselves, is the newly coined rule that birth certificates be less than six months of emission to be considered valid.
A perspective on street vending (Part 2)
It’s hard to estimate the number of vendors on the pavements and streets of Georgetown.
Sharapova scraps into final showdown with Halep
PARIS, (Reuters) – She once posed for a photograph with an eight-year-old Eugenie Bouchard but that friendly touch was not on show yesterday as Maria Sharapova wiped the smile off the Canadian’s face to set up a French Open final with Simona Halep.
Uncapped trio called up to England test squad
LONDON, (Reuters) – Uncapped trio Sam Robson, Chris Jordan and Moeen Ali have been named in the England squad for the first test against Sri Lanka, starting at Lord’s next Thursday.
It is time there were public gardens and art galleries in Berbice and Essequibo
Dear Editor, Parked at the entrance of the Promenade Gardens was a set of buses from Berbice that had transported schoolchildren from that county to behold the beauty and splendour of the garden.
India’s Modi hopes to meet Obama in Washington in fall-source
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hopes to accept an invitation from President Barack Obama to visit Washington this fall, an Indian government source said yesterday, signalling a new start in ties for a leader once denied a U.S.
GX Media seeks to consolidate its reputation in the IT sector
Girendra Persaud divides much of his time between developing websites and other IT related products and services and lecturing in the Information Technology Depart-ment of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Guyana (UG).
New website seeks to link employers with employees
Hoapei Yang is a 26-year-old China-born Guyanese who has just created skilledguyanese.com,
Remembering Maya Angelou
Dear Editor, What more is there to say about that ‘phenomenal woman,’ our sister Maya Angelou… just transitioned to join the ancestors?
Canadian police killings spawn massive manhunt
MONCTON, New Brunswick, (Reuters) – Canadian police mounted a massive hunt yesterday for a 24-year-old man armed with high-powered weapons who they suspect shot dead three police officers and wounded two more in the eastern city of Moncton.
Predator Eto’o seeks golden swansong
(Reuters) – Samuel Eto’o proved his doubters wrong by outshining Chelsea’s other strikers last season and the Cameroon captain is determined to stay in the spotlight for a while yet, despite his advancing years.
Imrul century rescues draw for Bangladeshis
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Opener Imrul Kayes hit his eighth first class century to rescue a draw for Bangladesh A and frustrate West Indies High Performance Centre’s victory bid, on the final day of their second four-day “Test” here yesterday.
Venezuela’s “very weak” judiciary undermines rules of law – jurists group
GENEVA, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s judiciary is persecuting students, dissidents and independent judges while turning a blind eye to most crimes in a country with one of the world’s highest murder rates, an international human rights watchdog said yesterday.
Cameron should be denied entry to Guyana
Dear Editor, I have taken the trouble to read and consider the lamentations of the many scribes who have contributed their respective ounces to the salted potion of the decision of the WICB to transfer the 3rd Test from Guyana to Barbados, purportedly on the account of the Cricket Bill passed by the PPP/C and APNU in the National Assembly.
Guyana farmers part of Cdn$20M project to link with major Caribbean buyers
At a time when Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries are coming under increasing pressure to significantly lower an estimated US4 billion annual food import bill a Cdn$20 million initiative is set to forge new links between several regional farming communities and major buyers of fresh produce—like supermarkets and hotels—in the Caribbean that could present a major part of the solution to the food import problem.
Yemen says 500 al Qaeda militants, 40 soldiers killed in campaign
Yemen says 500 al Qaeda militants, 40 soldiers killed in campaign SANAA, (Reuters) – Five hundred al Qaeda militants and 40 soldiers have been killed since the military launched an offensive against the group in April, the army said yesterday.
Ivory Coast colossus Toure fights for African pride
ABIDJAN, (Reuters) – Ivory Coast midfield colossus Yaya Toure has few obvious reasons to be unhappy – he is enormously successful, earns more than $350,000 a week at Manchester City and will soon play at the World Cup.
Fraser-Pryce struggles again, Gatlin wins in Rome
ROME, (Reuters) – World and Olympic 100 metres champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s problems continued at the Rome Diamond League meeting yesterday when the Jamaican was again upstaged by long jump specialist Tori Bowie.
The idea of a local law school is one whose time has come
Dear Editor, I am a proponent of a local law school.
Messi shackled but Argentina still whip T&T
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago kept Barcelona star Lionel Messi goalless but failed to pull off the upset they hoped for, as they plunged to a 3-0 defeat to World Cup-bound Argentina here Wednesday night.The
A look at urban and peri-urban agriculture
By Mark Jacobs The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) defines urban and peri-urban agriculture as “an industry that produces, processes and markets food and fuel largely in response to the daily demands of consumers within a town, city or metropolis, on land and water dispersed throughout the urban and peri-urban area, applying intense production methods, using and reusing natural resources and urban waste to yield a diversity of crops and livestock.”
Colombia presidential candidates neck-and- neck from vote
BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos and rival Oscar Ivan Zuluaga were neck-and-neck in a Gallup poll of voters published yesterday, before a June 15 run-off election centered on how to end 50 years of civil war.
TT$400m clay block factory opens in Central
(Trinidad Express) A TT$400 million clay block factory was officially opened on Wednesday in Longdenville, Chaguanas.
Peru backs off goal of destroying coca fields in rebel haven
LIMA, (Reuters) – Peru is dropping its goal of destroying most coca fields in a lawless jungle region to avoid conflicts with farmers backed by Shining Path rebels, the interior minister said yesterday.
PARIS, (Reuters) – European soccer chief Michel Platini, one of the most prominent figures to vote four years ago to hold the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has called for the vote to be held again if allegations of corruption in Qatar’s bid are proved. World soccer governing body FIFA is investigating the bids that awarded the 2022 World Cup to Qatar and the 2018 Cup to Russia, including allegations that bribes were paid to secure the Qatari bid. A former U.S. prosecutor is due to deliver a report in July, about a week after the end of the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, which could see Qatar stripped of the Cup. “Should corruption be proven, it will take a new vote and sanctions,” Platini, a French former soccer legend who now heads European soccer governing body UEFA, told sports daily L’Equipe, the first time he has backed potentially moving the Cup. Qatar’s 2022 bid has long been under fire because the tiny country has no soccer tradition, few domestic fans and summer temperatures of more than 50 degrees Celsius (120 Fahrenheit) during the months when the World Cup is played.
PARIS, (Reuters) – Andy Murray will draw on the experience of being a grand slam champion and Ernests Gulbis is to rely on his “unhealthy diet full of ketchup” as they attempt to prevent a Rafa Nadal-Novak Djokovic French Open final.
Stock market updates
GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 566’s trading results showed consideration of $1,744,761 from 47,771 shares traded in 13 transactions as compared to session 565’s trading results which showed consideration of $23,439,905 from 826,008 shares traded in 23 transactions.
A debt to an extraordinary woman
Dear Editor, I would like to acknowledge my debt to an extraordinary woman.
G7 leaders back 2015 deal, aim to build on US momentum
BRUSSELS/PARIS, (Reuters) – The world’s leading industrialised nations gave their backing yesterday to a new global deal on climate change in 2015 after promises from the United States at the start of the week galvanised flagging momentum.
D-Day: June 6, 1944
Today marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion the world has ever seen, with 156,000 Allied troops landing on the beaches of Normandy, under the code name Operation Overlord.
Senseless action by some members of the GFF
Dear Editor, The President and executives of the Netrockers Football Club are vehemently opposed to the senseless action undertaken by some members of the Guyana Football Federation.
$6M Juice Up investment holding its own in tough market
It would not be in the least surprising if the names Saymelyah and Kamadyah Yisrael were felt to belong to a pair of foreigners with Middle Eastern ancestry.
Some real cocaine scenarios
A few columns ago I took you all to GUYISLE, that independent state off the five Guianas Shield.
Platini backs possible 2022 World Cup re-vote
PARIS, (Reuters) – European soccer chief Michel Platini, one of the most prominent figures to vote four years ago to hold the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has called for the vote to be held again if allegations of corruption in Qatar’s bid are proved.
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