Daily Archive: Thursday, September 11, 2014

PAHO’s Director Dr Carissa Etienne (left) and First Lady Deolatchmee Ramotar at State House where the Director paid a courtesy call on the First Lady.

The top executives of the Tate and Lyle Sugar Company met with President Donald Ramotar  (right) today, at his office.

At about 1630h. yesterday, police say that Zakeer Mohamed, 52 years, of Leguan, Essequibo Coast, was in the tray of a motor lorry along with other passengers when the vehicle tuned turtle while ascending a hill at 51 Miles, Buck Hall, Essequibo.

Surendra Engineering today rejected charges by the government of fraudulent behaviour and denied tendering a bogus document from the Trinidad Central Bank.

President Donald Ramotar is seeking clarification from Opposition Leader David Granger about his ultimatum on Tuesday for a date to be named by Monday for local government elections.

GWI in an emergency notice is advising customers of Georgetown of a service disruption from 11 hours to 16 hours (4PM), today September 11, due to a significant breakage on the main transmission line providing water service to the city.

(Trinidad Express) Minister of National Security Gary Griffith says law-abiding citizens should not see the procurement of specially outfitted armoured vehicles as a threat, but rather as the country’s national security mechanisms at work.

PRETORIA, (Reuters) – Oscar Pistorius was cleared today of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp but the Olympic and Paralympic track star faces a troubled night after the South African judge adjourned for the day before ruling on a charge of culpable homicide.

Government is mulling what actions should be taken on other contracts here that Indian firm Surendra Engineering Company Limited (SECL) was awarded, in light of its decision to terminate the company’s contract for the US$18M specialty hospital for fraud.

The Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/ WHO) is urging member countries that have mosquitoes that transmit dengue and chikungunya to ramp up their vector-control efforts and prepare for a possible rise in patients suffering from these diseases.

The man accused of shooting and killing 51-year-old security guard Rudolph Persaud called ‘Drainage’ at Northern Hog Island was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court.

The Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) is currently reviewing information provided to it on international investment contracts in the forestry sector in light of concerns raised about the operations of Baishanlin and Vaitarna Holdings Private Inc.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) is threatening industrial action over the Donald Ramotar admi-nistration’s failure to keep its commitments to engage in negotiations of wages, salaries and allowances for public servants.

More than a month after miner Kester Anderson died after being set on fire by a co-worker, a man has been held and will possibly be charged pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

-leader of patrol unit A police witness yesterday testified that no order was given to the policemen on patrol to shoot when they responded to a report at the Patentia Secondary School on the day student Kelvin Fraser was fatally shot.

Owner of the now defunct EZjet airline Sonny Ramdeo, who is facing up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud, will be sentenced in November, according to court documents in a Florida Court.

A city school teacher is among persons recently diagnosed with the chikungunya virus and she says health authorities need to do more work to educate the population about the virus, while citizens need to make a conscious effort toward keeping their surroundings clean.

Guyana will be sending a team to Miami, Florida later this month to evaluate recommendations coming out of an international review of its lack of compliance in addressing anti-money laundering deficiencies.

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee on Tuesday expressed concern over the number of murders and the police’s low solution rate.

Days after Guyana was revealed to be the country with the highest estimated suicide rate in the world, a call was made for more intensive prevention training yesterday as the nation marked World Suicide Day.

Evita Singh died as a result of a ruptured uterus among other complications, according to the findings of a post-mortem examination that was conducted yesterday.

The construction of the proposed $200.4 million Zeeburg Secondary School in Region Three is once again set to begin after a review of the evaluation process.

A Caribbean Chemicals Limited employee was yesterday accused of stealing $7 million from the company.

Mayor of New Amsterdam Claude Henry has joined the long list of persons, groups and organisations publicly calling for the holding of local government elections in Guyana.

A construction worker was yesterday accused of misappropriating $1.5M given to him to purchase a house lot.

A 56-year-old handyman was put on a bond to keep the peace and he was also fined $25,000 after he pleaded guilty to using threatening language to his reputed wife.

Route 44 minibus operators plying the Mahaica to Georgetown route are mulling fare hikes in light of higher gasoline prices.

Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Christopher Matthias said despite Guyana’s failure to qualify for the second round of the CFU Caribbean Qualification Cup he is pleased with the team’s performance in their first international outing.

Representatives of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) met recently with Sports Minister Dr.

The Guyana Police Force yesterday said that its Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is investigating claims made by a lorry driver that while submitting himself to checks by two police traffic ranks, two other ranks in plain clothes entered his vehicle and robbed him.

Says Tony Cozier   IT was nothing more than to be expected against opponents whose record of 69 defeats in their 84 Tests includes 36 by an innings.

Veteran Patrick Prashad with a handicap of eight and a net of 74 won the first flight (0 – 9 handicap) of the Courts Guyana Limited 21st anniversary tournament held Saturday at the Lusignan Golf Course.

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) says it conducted a two-day community walk-about in the Laing Avenue/Sideline Dam, East La Penitence area over the weekend.

A contract to the tune of $114.2M under the US$10M World Bank-funded University of Guyana Science and Technology Support (UGSTS) project on Tuesday received a single bid.

Dear Editor, I write to share my sadness with fellow Guyanese on the burning of Umana Yana.

RUBIS Guyana recently sponsored over 800 copies of the Guyana Energy Agency’s (GEA) booklet entitled, ‘What is Energy’, a release from RUBIS said yesterday.

On the back of recent sublime form, Roraima Bikers Club cyclist, Alanzo Greaves is hoping that this is the year he stands on the podium in the Bigi Bergi four stage Tour of Suriname.

Dear Editor, I have read with little surprise the announcement by the government (Stabroek News Sept 9; Demerara Waves Sept 10) that that it has scrapped the contract with the Indian company, Surendra Engineering Company Limited (SECL or Surendra).

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Barack Obama told Americans yesterday he had authorized U.S.

Two Mabaruma youths, facing a simple larceny charge, were both placed on bail when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday.

Saturday’s ‘Battle of Contenders Card’ received a timely shot in the arm by Courts (Unicomer Guyana Inc.)

By Delvon Mc Ewan   After playing the number one innings at the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) senior Inter-County limited overs competition, Essequibo’s wicketkeeper/ batsman Kevon Boodie is upbeat about his chances of having a successful cricket career.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has announced the formation of its Region 8, Sub-Region 2 Management Committee.

Dear Editor, I write you about the Georgetown Land Court which according to my latest feedback has not been functioning since last year when incumbent Commissioner of Titles Rooplal took his own discharge from the judicial service.

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Pakistani cricket authorities have turned to former top spinner, Saqlain Mushtaq to help Saeed Ajmal change his bowling action and make a comeback to international cricket.

TORONTO, Canada, CMC- Caribbean giants Jamaica squandered an early lead and second half chances before succumbing 3-1 to Canada in a friendly football international here Tuesday night.

Despite failing to qualify for the second round of the CFU Caribbean Cup, Golden Jaguars Head Coach Denzil Thompson said he has no intention of resigning from his post unless the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) terminates his services.

Dear Editor, It took the opposition APNU a while to mount a toughened effort and apply pressure to the government to set a date for urgently needed local government elections (LGE).

MADRID, (Reuters) – Huge upsets lit up the basketball World Cup yesterday as France beat hosts Spain 65-52 while Serbia thumped Brazil 84-56 to set up an intriguing semi-final clash.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Actor Richard Kiel, best known for playing metal-mouthed James Bond villain Jaws, died yesterday at a hospital in Fresno, California.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Police and federal agents yesterday raided dozens of Los Angeles Fashion District businesses suspected of operating as part of a major money-laundering hub for narcotics traffickers in Mexico, law enforcement officials said.

Dear Editor, In a recent statement Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ramsammy has confirmed that fabrication of the gates for the Hope Canal sluice was not part of the contract awarded to Courtney Benn Construction (CBC).

DHARMASALA, India, CMC- Security cover has been requested for the fifth One Day International (ODI) between the West Indies and India scheduled for the hillside town of Dharmasala October 20th.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – President Nicolas Maduro is mulling a politically risky move to raise highly subsidized gasoline prices in Venezuela for the first time in 17 years, but may be put off for now by fears of a social backlash.

EDINBURGH, (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday begged Scots not to rip apart the United Kingdom’s “family of nations”, flying to Scotland to man the barricades against a surge in support for independence eight days before a referendum.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC- Three West Indies cricketers have climbed to new highs in the Reliance ICC player rankings released yesterday.

Dear Editor, For the greater part of my life, farming has been a glorious occupation for me and my family.

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T’s largest business group, the T&T Chamber of Industry and Commerce, said on Tuesday that billions are being spent annually and the country is not seeing value for money. President

Dear Editor, So Moses is the man to lead the charge.

Stabroek News has invited the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance for Change to submit a weekly column on local government and related matters.

HONG KONG, (Reuters) – Just days before China was set to deliver its edict on electoral reform in Hong Kong, Beijing’s most senior official in the city held a rare meeting with several local lawmakers whose determined push for full democracy had incensed Beijing’s Communist leaders.

Jamaica Gleaner) WESTERN BUREAU: Eldon Calvert, once Jamaica’s most wanted man and notorious Stone Crusher gangster, has been shot dead by gunmen.

BASSETERRE, St.Kitts, CMC-West Indies women cricketers say they are on the hunt for revenge when they play New Zealand in a One Day and T20 international series starting in St.Kitts

Words shape space. This idea of space we tend to limit to the physical, but space includes the virtual and intangible, such as social space, and psychic, emotional and spiritual space.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia , CMC- Bangladesh seamer Al-Amin Hossain has been reported for a suspect action after his team suffered a 10-wicket loss to West Indies in the first Test on Tuesday.

An election date has not yet been hinted at, but the silly season has begun.

Dear Editor, The recent article in the Stabroek News on September 9 titled ‘Matthias must explain his “Toothless Jaguars”’ by Orin Davidson can be categorized as very disrespectful to the efforts of those young Guyanese players.

A decade after, Grenada remembers Hurricane Ivan, and in its remembrance the country has also shown its support and appreciation to those countries and organisations that helped its restoration following the disaster, GINA said.