Daily Archive: Saturday, August 9, 2014

Folklore on display last evening at the Guyana Festival.

Actor Henry Rodney entertaining the audience at yesterday’s Guyana Festival at the Providence Stadium.

Part of the drama presentations at the Guyana Festival yesterday at the National Stadium.

(Barbados Nation) ST JOHN’S – Legendary former captain Clive Lloyd has been appointed the new convenor of the West Indies selection panel.

The Guyana Youth and Student Movement, the youth arm of the People’s National Congress Reform today held it Biennial Congress at the Party’s Headquarters Sophia.

Minister of Finance Dr Ashni Singh today released the Mid-Year report on the performance of the economy and pegged GDP growth at 3.2% but the vital gold sector is in the doldrums and export earnings from the precious metal were down 25%.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Hard-hitting right-hander Kieron Pollard is set to play his first One-Day International in more than a year after being named in a West Indies 13-man squad to face Bangladesh in the three-match Dhaka Bank Cup series later this month.

Plaiting the maypole yesterday at the Guyana Festival at the National Stadium.

At about 0710h. today, police say that Brazilian National Theotonio Santa Cruz Oliveira, 61 years, of Lethem, was driving his motor vehicle along the roadway at Lethem when he collided with a motor vehicle proceeding in the opposite direction that had allegedly veered into his lane.

At about 1105h. today, police say that Navita Ishram, 26 years, of Non Pareil, ECD, was standing on the main road at Non Pareil when she was struck down by a motor vehicle.

AFC vice-chairman Moses Nagamootoo has accused the PPP/C government of using “Stalinist” methods to stay in power.

The use of mechanical crushers by some small miners in the Rupununi has created a conflict with mining companies and concerns over environmental pollution.

At about 0145h. today, police say that Clifton Anderson, 50 years, of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown, was about to enter his yard in his motor vehicle when he was confronted by two men, one of whom was armed with a firearm.

This masquerade band got into the act last evening at the Guyana Festival at the National Stadium.

Chinese entertainers put on a show last evening for President Donald Ramotar (left) and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar at the Guyana Festival at the National Stadium last evening.

Guyana Defence Force Soldiers put on an exhilarating paratrooping show for patrons of the Guyana Festival yesterday at the National Stadium.

Guyana Festival patrons were treated to the sweet sounds of steel pan last evening at the National Stadium.

Clever acrobatic work during the Guyana Festival last evening on the tarmac of the Providence stadium.

(Trinidad Express) Political scientist Prof Selwyn Ryan yesterday called for the withdrawal of the constitutional reform bills for further consultation.

A woman was found dead in her home last night at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, with her hands bound and her mouth duct taped.

A week after some Essequibo fishers complained of their trade being sabotaged by illegal operators, the Coast Guard and the fisheries authorities took action on Wednesday, resulting in nine boats being interdicted for various breaches.

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) yesterday sounded renewed concerns over the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the death of Walter Rodney, dubbing it a plot to provoke resentment and warning that the cost to the country could exceed US$1M.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ordered a fresh trial of a 2008 case brought by Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited against Guyadin Construction Co.

The parliamentary select committee on the stalled anti-money laundering amendment bill is not likely to meet again before October 10th, 14 days before Guyana is to undergo an international review of its legislative shortcomings considered by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Overdue local government elections should predate general elections, according to non-governmental public policy organisation Blue CAPS, which says broken and neglected communities should be addressed before there is an attempt to fix the national system.

A Canadian man was yesterday morning busted with cocaine in his suitcase as he was preparing to board a flight at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri.

The stage has been set and the battle lines drawn for what should be a grudge match between two sides boasting some of the finest cricketers this country has ever produced.

The government’s $10,000 education grants for public school students will be available to all registered students, regardless of whether they attend school or not.

The Executive Committee of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) will reconvene its Annual Ordinary Congress today from 10:00am at Regency Suites.

As the poor state of the roads in interior locations continue to trigger protests, residents and business persons are losing patience over the potholes and mini trenches along the Mabura to Lethem road, which is being described as a “dangerous and treacherous” stretch.

The three-day Guyana Festival was officially opened yesterday and thousands of persons, locals and foreigners alike, took the opportunity to take in what was promised to be a true celebration of everything Guyanese.

An 11-member badminton team under manager/coach Gokarn Ramdhani will be participating in this year’s Caribbean Regional Badminton Championships (CAREBACO) which gets underway today in Jamaica and ends on Saturday.

Although the Guyana Police Force has recorded a drop in total reports of serious crimes for the period January 1st, 2014 to July 31st, 2014, when compared with the corresponding period last year, murders and armed robberies were both found to be up by double digit percentage points.

The Against All Odds (AAG) Promotions one-day, best-of-the-best, 16-team five-a-side knockout football tourney has been rescheduled until further notice due to the unavailability of playing venues.

Dear Editor, I would like to commend Sherlina Nageer for her recent passionate and incisive intervention with regard to the Guyana Festival.  

Investigators are expected to complete the file on allegations of physical and sexual abuse committed on juveniles at the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) by Monday, according to Crime Chief Leslie James.

Skype was used for the first time yesterday in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts when a London-based witness testified in the preliminary inquiry (PI) into the murder charge against former Guyana Defence Force Private Abiola Jacobs, who is accused of killing her ex-boyfriend’s mother, Donna Taylor.

Dear Editor Full marks to Kaieteur News whose front-page photograph of a convoy of containers of logs bound for China eloquently conveyed more than a thousand words could (‘Bai Shan Lin circumvents Guyana’s logging laws…Ships Billions $$$$ of high priced logs monthly,’ August 7.

A Nigerian national, charged with remaining in Guyana illegally and forging an immigration stamp to show he was granted an extension, was remanded to prison yesterday at a city court.

Dear Editor, The email below was sent to the Walter A Rodney Commission of Inquiry and counsel for all parties as a result of Mr Basil Williams’ conduct [on August 7]: “Since the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) has full standing in this inquiry, I would appreciate if no counsel addresses the Commission about my witness(es) in my absence, unless I clearly designate counsel as my agent.

Guyana’s world renowned bodybuilder Hugh Ross, has been rewarded by Mohamed’s Enterprise for his outstanding achievements, most recently his second place finish at the World Master’s Championships two months ago in Northern Ireland.

Dear Editor, With the escalation of the conflict in the south-east of Ukraine the Russian Federation proposed forming an international humanitarian mission in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, (Reuters) – Rory McIlroy stayed in the hunt for a third consecutive victory on the PGA Tour, seizing the outright lead with an eagle at the par-five 18th in the weather-hit second round of the PGA Championship yesterday.

By Dacia Whaul  The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday hosted its inaugural cook-off competition to launch its calendar of activities for Agriculture Month in October.

A Micobie villager was yesterday air dashed to the Georgetown Public Hospital for treatment after he fell out of the tray of a speeding canter along the Mahdia Road.

(Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams’ Rogers Cup title defence picked up speed with a 4-6 7-5 7-5 quarter-final win over Caroline Wozniacki yesterday to set up a potential semi-final showdown with sister Venus.

Dear Editor, The use of Hindi curse words by leaders of the PPP/C on the general public and in particular on Moses Nagamootoo shows how vulgar they are, and how low they can stoop.

Keon Heywood is a multi-talented artist who jumps outside the box to perfect his art.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Former West Indies batsman Gus Logie said he was thrilled to be involved with the game in Trinidad & Tobago again.

Dear Editor, As we common people look on at the circus that is now parliament when in session, one cannot help but wonder at the length some of our politicians would go to score points against their adversaries.

Take a walk through this city and be amazed by it all.

Dear Editor, In light of the poor economic situation in the Caribbeean, four OECS states – Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St Kitts/Nevis and St.

GALLE, Sri Lanka, (Reuters) – Kumar Sangakkara struck his 37th test hundred as he and his retiring team mate Mahela Jayawardene powered Sri Lanka to 252 for two wickets before rain washed out the final session on day three of the first test against Pakistan yesterday.

Hi Everyone, The herb chadon beni is to Trini cuisine what that special fine thyme is to Guyanese cuisine – ever present, a favourite and a signature flavour.

Georgetown Mayor Hamilton Green yesterday decried Justice Brassington Reynold’s decision to withhold a ruling on the legality of the appointment of acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba in light of pending appeals.

LONDON/LAGOS, (Reuters) – The world’s worst outbreak of Ebola that has killed nearly 1,000 people in West Africa represents an international health emergency and could continue spreading for months, the World Health Organization said yesterday.

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – England’s hopes of taking the initiative in the fourth test against India were washed out by the rain as a torrential downpour after lunch left the outfield unplayable during the second day yesterday.

NEW YORK/BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – The U.S. judge in Argentina’s long-running debt battle with hedge funds threatened a contempt-of-court order yesterday if the nation did not stop issuing false statements about having made a required debt payment on restructured sovereign bonds.

The Scene Cartoon

Dear Editor, The Boyce & Jefford Track and Field Classic was founded with the principal goal of giving athletics a prominent place among sports in Guyana.

A man died on Thursday night when he fell off the rail of a trailer attached to a motor tractor along the roadway at Kwakwani, Berbice River, and was run over by the vehicle.

CARACAS/SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – A right-wing Chilean youth leader was freed yesterday after his detention late on Thursday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, sparked protests from officials in Chile and from opposition leaders in Venezuela.

Dear Editor, The thoughts expressed in Tarron Khemraj’s letter ‘Civil society has a right to offer opinions on whom the PNCR elects as leader’ (SN, July 26) confirms our dissimilar perspectives.

HARARE, (Reuters) – Mark Vermeulen took a step closer to an unlikely test return after a decade on the sidelines when Zimbabwe named him in a 15-man squad for the one-off test against neighbours South Africa which starts in Harare today.

BAGHDAD/ARBIL, Iraq, (Reuters) – U.S. warplanes bombed Islamist fighters marching on Iraq’s Kurdish capital yesterday after President Barack Obama said Washington must act to prevent “genocide”.

Miss Jamaica – Joanna Sadler At 23 years old, Joanna Sadler holds an admirable position as a Real Estate Agent while still pursuing studies and boasts her most proud moment as graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural studies with Honours.

Watching from afar, it is hard to imagine that people in developed countries suffer the privations that are commonplace elsewhere.

Politikles

When Tessanne Amanda Chin won the NBC reality show “The Voice,” she was immediately seen as a style icon in Jamaica and in the wider Caribbean region.

Within a relatively short time, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and its messy internal politics have become a major distraction in the country, which is an unfortunate development at a time of popular dissatisfaction with government.

Four dancers showcase Amerindian culture through dance show at the opening of the Guyana Festival yesterday at the Providence National Stadium.

MOSCOW/ISTANBUL, (Reuters) – Turkey and Latin American countries such as Brazil look likely to emerge as key winners from Russia’s decision to ban most European Union and U.S.

GAZA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israel launched air strikes across the Gaza Strip yesterday in response to Palestinian rockets after Egyptian-mediated talks failed to extend a 72-hour truce in a month-old war.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Cricket Board’s website which contains invaluable information about the Board’s functions as well as those of the three county boards is commendable.

The national chess team failed to make it three wins in a row when they were beaten by Nigeria 1-3 yesterday as play in the 41st World Chess championships continued in Tromso, Norway.