Daily Archive: Friday, August 8, 2014
Articles published on Friday, August 8, 2014
PYO protest
Drone testing
Murders up 10%, gun robberies by 27%
The Guyana Police Force says it recorded an 8% drop in total serious crimes when the period January 01 to July 31, 2014, is compared with the corresponding period in 2013.
PNCR launches Forbes Burnham Institute
As part of the activities to commemorate the 29th death anniversary of the Founder Leader Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) on Wednesday launched the Forbes Burnham Research Institute (FBRI).
PNCR launches Forbes Burnham Institute
As part of the activities to commemorate the 29th death anniversary of the Founder Leader Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) on Wednesday launched the Forbes Burnham Research Institute (FBRI).
Granger presents `One Nation’ message to GDF officers
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform and Leader of the Opposition Brigadier David Granger yesterday took the ‘One Nation’ message to Guyana Defence Force officers.
U.S. bombs Islamic State after Obama call to prevent Iraq “genocide”
BAGHDAD/ARBIL, Iraq, (Reuters) – U.S. warplanes bombed Islamist fighters marching on Iraq’s Kurdish capital today after President Barack Obama said Washington must act to prevent “genocide”.
Granger presents `One Nation’ message to GDF officers
Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform and Leader of the Opposition Brigadier David Granger yesterday took the ‘One Nation’ message to Guyana Defence Force officers.
City clean-up continuing
The government clean-up exercise in some areas of Georgetown is continuing and yesterday, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker along with Member of Parliament Manzoor Nadir, Town Clerk (ag) Carol Sooba, City Engineer (ag) Ron Eastman and other officials visited some of the areas.
Burnham’s speeches compiled
The National Assembly on Wednesday received copies of the second and third volumes of speeches made by the late Guyana President Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham in the Speaker’s Chamber’s, Public Buildings, Brickdam.
Berbice woman wins Lucozade car
Esther Allison, of 172 Smythfield, New Amsterdam, Berbice, is the winner of the car which was up for grabs in ANSA McAL’s Lucozade promotion.
Coast Guard interdicts nine vessels for maritime breaches
The Guyana Defence Force today said that operators of nine fishing vessels felt the brunt of law enforcement when its Coast Guard, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Division conducted a joint maritime patrol, along Guyana’s coast from Port Georgetown to Anna Regina in the Essequibo, on Wednesday.
GPL explains Essequibo power problems
On Wednesday August 6 at approximately 19:30 hrs, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) says its No.1 Wartsila Engine at Essequibo was removed from service as a result of a fault in the automatic voltage control circuitry.
Man dies at Kwakwani after run over by trailer
At about 2100h. last night Thursday, police say that Imtiaz Hussain was sitting on the rail of a trailer attached to a motor tractor along the roadway at Kwakwani, Berbice River, when he fell off and was run over by the vehicle.
WHO declares Ebola epidemic an international health emergency
LONDON, (Reuters) – West Africa’s Ebola epidemic is an “extraordinary event” and now constitutes an international health risk, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said today.
AFC files confidence motion
The AFC yesterday formally submitted its motion of no-confidence against the government to the Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs and it is expected to come up in the October session.
Suspect charged in murder of elderly North Ruimveldt woman
Accused of killing elderly re-migrant Joyce Lewis in her home, Junior Williams was yesterday arraigned on a murder charge but denied knowing anything about the crime.
Two miners drown at Aranka
The bodies of two miners have been found at Aranka, Cuyuni River where they were feared to have drowned on Tuesday afternoon.
Three-for-Three
Kemo Paul steered Guyana to a third successive victory as action in the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Under-19 Limited Overs Tournament continued yesterday at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) ground, Bourda.
Project launched to extend West Dem Secondary
A $22.6M project for the extension of the West Demerara Secondary School was yesterday launched and is expected to be available to students within a year.
Samuels century in vain against rampaging warriors
BASSETERRE, St.Kitts, CMC -West Indies middle order batsman Marlon Samuels smashed a blistering century but his aggressive innings was in vain as Antigua Hawbills went under again to Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) here last night.
Dynamic delays resumption of NY flights
Dynamic Airways may wait until November to once again start flying from Guyana to New York.
Man charged with murder of Essequibo teen
A murder charge has been read against the man accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Alex Narine on Monday at Drying Floor Ground, Anna Regina.
Kadecia Baird pulls out of Boyce/Jefford Classic
USA-based track and field star Kadecia Baird has pulled out of the Boyce/Jefford Classic scheduled for mid-month in Linden.
Kuru-Kururu Warriors outplay Mocha Champs
Kuru-Kururu Warriors overcame Mocha Champs by a 3-2 score line when the Stag Beer-sponsored East Bank Football Association (EBFA) division one league continued on Sunday at the Grove Community Centre ground.
Mahdia protest irresponsible – Whittaker
Minister of Local Govern-ment Norman Whittaker says that the protest by residents over the deplorable roads at Mahdia, in Region Eight was irresponsible since an approved $26M has been set aside for works in the region.
Rodney’s ‘recklessness’ may have contributed to his death –Crime Chief
Walter Rodney’s recklessness may have contributed to his death, according to Senior Superintendent Leslie James, who also said he could not conclude that the State was responsible for the WPA co-leader’s demise.
Jamaica’s female world champion set for stern career test
KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC- Jamaica’s lone female world boxing champion, Alicia Ashley, is set to face one of the sternest test to her World Boxing Council super bantamweight title next month.
Why are we allowing foreign companies to export logs with no in-country processing?
Dear Editor, I read with bemused interest Annalisa Ally’s letter in SN of July 29, captioned ‘Every country seeks to preserve its own business community.’
Hotel Tower workers still to be paid
Despondent Hotel Tower workers and their union say they now believe that the hotel’s owner Salim Azeez misled them when he said that he was brokering a deal with new owners and lamented that they still have not been paid.
The PPP has destroyed local participation and decision-making
Dear Editor, Your correspondent (‘What happened to the funds approved in 2013 for the repair of the GT-Lethem road?’
PPP had motive to kill Rodney
Attorney Basil Williams yesterday suggested that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) had motive to kill Dr.
Jamaica triumphs over ICC Americas
Mark Parchment’s unbeaten 49 and Captain Ramaal Lewis’ four wickets set up a comprehensive 7-wicket win for Jamaica over the ICC Americas yesterday as the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional U-19 50-overs tournament continued at the Everest Ground.
Tired and frustrated about conditions in Good Hope Phase 3 housing scheme
Dear Editor, We the residents of a new housing scheme at Good Hope, Phase 3, East Coast Demerara are suffering on a daily basis.
Man gets four years for stick-up of bank customer
Keon Kelvin, found guilty of trailing a woman after she left a city bank and robbing her at gun-point, was yesterday sentenced to four years in prison.
Top seeds Djokovic, Wawrinka fall in Toronto
TORONTO, (Reuters) – Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga handed world number one Novak Djokovic a shock 6-2 6-2 third round defeat yesterday as the Rogers Cup was rocked by upsets and surprises.
Success village water pump down again
Dear Editor It seems that apart from the incumbent government and its embassy in London, the Guyana Water Authority too has gone into rigor mortis since for the past three days ratepayers and residents from Success and Chateau Margot are without water for cleaning and washing.
DNA samples from decomposed body still to be sent for testing
Two weeks after a woman’s decomposed body was discovered in a clump of bushes at Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, samples are yet to be sent abroad to determine whether she was missing St.
Broad runs through India as England take charge
MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – England fast bowler Stuart Broad took six wickets to skittle out India for 152 and the hosts finished on 113 for three in reply to take control on an absorbing opening day of the fourth test yesterday.
Guyana’s rice exports to rise by 50,000 tonnes
Consolidation of traditional markets in the hemisphere and in Europe and the realization of new ones have meant that Guyana will boost its rice exports this year by more than 50,000 tonnes over 2013, General Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board, Jagnarine Singh has told the Stabroek Business.
Sentencing looms for trainee cop who stole colleague’s phone
A young recruit dashed his dream of becoming a police officer when he stole a colleague’s mobile phone.
T&T gov’t blamed for not submitting bids for England test
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC- The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) has blamed the government after the country missed the deadline to submit a bid to host one of three tests matches between West Indies and England in the Caribbean next year.
The PNCR leadership must start the healing process by having an inclusive Central Executive Committee
Dear Editor, I am a longstanding member of the People’s National Congress, having joined the Young Socialist Movement (YSM) at the age of 15, and I was a delegate at the just concluded 18th Biennial Congress of our party.
It is time we resolved this constitutional crisis
Dear Editor, I would like to applaud your just fight for local government elections, and I specifically refer to an article in yesterday’s SN, 7th August, captioned ‘Local gov’t polls not a priority for majority of citizens – Whittaker.’
T&T mid-fielder receives top ratings in United States
MIAMI, CMC- Former Manchester City player Adrian Heath has declared Trinidad and Tobago midfielder Kevin Molino as the real deal following his weekend exploits in the United Soccer League.
Cabinet gives clearance for textbook purchases
The Ministry of Education will be purchasing original textbooks directly from publishers for both secondary and primary schools throughout the country and the purchase contracts have been given Cabinet’s no-objection.
Explosives providers in refresher course for mining sector
With the local mining sector now gearing itself to host major overseas investors, the Guyana Geology and Mines Com-mission (GGMC) says that it is working to provide an enabling environment aimed at maximizing the efficiency of the mining sector.
Twelve Sergeants graduate from GDF Academy
Best Graduating Student, Sergeant Andrew Bright, was awarded the Chief of Staff’s Leadership Star when 12 new sergeants graduated from the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Academy on Wednesday.
Whittaker’s utterances demand a response
Dear Editor, The utterances of Local Government Minister Norman Whittaker, demand a swift and terse response from the relevant parliamentary spokespersons of the two opposition parties.
Former top pick Oden arrested on battery charges-police
(Reuters) – Former number one draft pick Greg Oden was arrested in Indiana early yesterday morning on battery charges following an attack on his ex-girlfriend, according to a police report.
Obama authorizes limited air strikes in Iraq if needed
WASHINGTON/ARBIL, Iraq, (Reuters) – President Barack Obama said yesterday he had authorized limited U.S.
No start in trial of protesting rice farmers
The case against the rice farmers who were arrested and charged with blocking the Land of Plenty Public Road and burning tyres during a protest, was adjourned on Tuesday.
Sierra Leone army blockades Ebola areas, Liberia declares emergency
FREETOWN/MONROVIA, (Reuters) – The army blockaded yesterday rural areas in Sierra Leone that have been hit by the deadly Ebola virus, a senior officer said, after neighbouring Liberia declared a state of emergency to tackle the worst outbreak of the disease on record.
Cavs to acquire Love in deal with Timberwolves – report
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached an agreement in principle to send first overall draft pick Andrew Wiggins and former top pick Anthony Bennett to the Minnesota Timberwolves for All-Star forward Kevin Love, according to a report.
Frequent blackouts in Region Two
Dear Editor, For the past two weeks the residents and businessmen of the Essequibo Coast are facing frequent blackouts which sometimes last for 6-8 hours per day.
Another side to business …Marketing Guyana through its creative sector (Part 11)
It is quite possible that the failure of individual enterprises and support organizations in the art and craft sector to respond positively to the invitation from the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) to become members of that organization was a serious error which the sector will come to regret.
Race trumps everything else in this country
Dear Editor, Shabnam Alli and Ray Chickrie’s letter titled ‘Muslims are marginalized in Guyana’ (SN, July 28) bears debate.
Sri Lanka dig in after Pakistan score 451
GALLE, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka recovered from losing opener Upul Tharanga to reach 99 for one in reply to Pakistan’s 451 at the close on the second day of the first test yesterday.
Battered Venezuelan opposition will reorganize -wife of jailed leader
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s beleaguered opposition coalition, rocked by in-fighting and a high-profile resignation, will come back stronger after reorganization, the wife of jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez said in an interview.
Labourers remanded on cocaine charges
Two men were on Tuesday refused bail after they were charged with cocaine possession.
Old students donate stove to St Joseph
In honour of their 10th graduation anniversary, students from the class of 2003 recently made a donation of a six-burner gas stove to the Home Economics Department of the St.
Brazil’s Neves to allow currency to float freely if elected
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – If Aecio Neves wins the presidency this October, he would allow Brazil’s currency to float freely, leaving the market to set the exchange rate in a move that would likely help local industries struggling with a strong real.
South Africa vow not to give Zimbabwe an easy ride
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – In terms of their status in the test arena there is scarcely a bigger mismatch in world cricket, but South Africa do not intend to go lightly on Zimbabwe in their one-off test at the Harare Sports Club starting tomorrow.
Wealthy foreigners to sue Canada over end of visa plan
VANCOUVER, (Reuters) – Wealthy foreigners hoping to fast-track immigration to Canada are preparing to sue Ottawa over the government’s cancellation of its immigrant investor program, which has been assailed for allowing rich Chinese to buy their way into Canada.
The characterization of Muslims who have a distinct social psychology has to be carefully done
Dear Editor, The points made by Freddie Kissoon in his latest letter are noted.
The Lashleys are taking their cane juice to The Guyana Festival
This weekend, Gordon Lashley and his wife Carol are taking their cane juice mill and their entrepreneurial optimism to the Providence Stadium where they hope that the first ever staging of the Guyana Festival might provide some measure of breakthrough for a beverage which, as much as any other, can be considered ‘local drink’.
African fashion and the Guyana market
Anetha Daniels says that she has good reason to be pleased with her trip to Guyana this time around.
Homraj is a very special talent
Dear Editor, Over the last twenty-five years as a cricket administrator, I have observed numerous cricketing talents that were earmarked for greatness but then they flattered to deceive.
Pistorius’ defence is “devoid of any truth”, prosecutor says
PRETORIA, (Reuters) – South African state prosecutor Gerrie Nel asked the judge in Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial yesterday to reject the Olympic and Paralympic track star’s defence as “devoid of any truth”.
Jamaica anti-laundering unit scores another success
(Jamaica Gleaner) After mounting a legal fight to keep what Jamaican investigators claim are millions of dollars worth of ill-gotten assets, the family and friends of a suspected drug dealer have agreed to turn them over to the State.
British police raid pub in search for “Holy Grail”
LONDON, (Reuters) – British police raided an English country pub this week in search of a stolen wooden relic believed by some to be the Holy Grail – a cup from which, according to the Bible, Jesus is said to have drunk at his final meal before crucifixion.
David Rose students ‘take to’ the business of container farming
The differently-able students attending the David Rose School for Handicapped Children are challenging themselves to be part of a pursuit which, under different circumstances, you might not expect them to undertake.
The Guyana Festival: Getting the right outcomes
Nothing would please this newspaper more than an outcome to this weekend’s Guyana Festival that realizes all of the ambitions of the organizers including those that have to do with showcasing and hopefully finding markets for indigenous food and craft products and having large numbers of Guyanese and visitors to the country enjoy a taste of what the tourism sector has to offer and, better yet, come back next year.
Politikles
Politikles
Re-assessing the Brigadier, briefly, APNU? Who?
I can claim to be no political scientist nor analyst. I am a layman of some one-time Party affiliation and experience in Public Relations during three major elections campaigns.
Caricom’s ten-point reparations plan is inadequate
Dear Editor, The Ten Point Action Plan as presented by Caricom is grossly inadequate as reparation for slavery in Guyana and should be looked at again.
Deep concerns about proposed T&T electoral reforms—Dookeran
(Trinidad Guardian) Congress of the People founder Winston Dookeran says some deep concerns have been expressed about the Government’s proposed runoff system, which some commentators claim will eliminate the chances of smaller third parties. “In
Will we heed history’s lessons?
Last Monday, Belgium, France, Germany and the United Kingdom solemnly marked the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I.
Russia food ban offers big opportunity for Brazil
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Russia’s ban on many western food products presents a massive opportunity for meat and grain exports from agricultural powerhouse Brazil and a smaller one for its Latin American neighbors.
McIlroy sizzles at Valhalla after feeling hot under collar
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy’s opening round at the PGA Championship could have unravelled after he went double-bogey, bogey on his back nine but he used that lapse to spark a red-hot birdie blitz and surge into contention.
Business Cartoons
Business Cartoons
West Dem Secondary for expansion
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand (centre) yesterday handing over the details of the extension project of the West Demerara Secondary School to a member of the school’s Parent Teachers Association (PTA) during an engagement session at the West Demerara Secondary School, Region Three.
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