Daily Archive: Monday, September 22, 2014

A Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Government of Guyana and the United Kingdom has cleared the way for training and mentoring for the staff of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) created by the government to investigate money laundering crimes.

An injunction has been granted barring Johnny Anthony Welshman from publishing whether in the print or electronic media any material relating to allegations he has made against Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman, the Alliance For Change (AFC) said today.

The Guyana Power and Light this afternoon said that generating capacity in the Demerara/Berbice Integrated System (DBIS) has been significantly lowered since yesterday due to shortfall in expected imported energy from GuySuCo, Skeldon, and the failure of the turbo charger on GPL’s No.3 Wartsila set located at Kingston, Georgetown.

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) today expressed outrage at the stealing and vandalism of its marine Aids to Navigation to the tune of $7m.

The police say they are investigating the death of Jason, age and address unknown, whose charred remains were found in a house at 201 Parfaite Harmonie, WBD, at about 0200h.

BERLIN, (Reuters) – The 2022 World Cup will not be held in Qatar because of the scorching temperatures in the Middle East country, FIFA Executive Committee member Theo Zwanziger said today.

The launching of a Mental Health Council, made up of members from recognised religious communities, and other stakeholders, will soon up the fight against suicide, according to GINA.

At about 2100h. on Thursday, police say that Joseph Nurse, of Belmonte, Mahaica, ECD, was in his camp at 14 Miles, Issano, with two of his workers when they were attacked and beaten by two men armed with a piece of wood and a gun.

During a recent meeting with residents of Matthews Ridge and surrounding communities in Region One, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Norman Whittaker spoke of critical infrastructural works which will soon be undertaken in the area, GINA said.

A 24-year-old mother of one was yesterday morning stabbed to death allegedly at the hands of her live-in boyfriend at the Hague West Coast Demerara home they shared.

Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman has denied that he sexually assaulted a child and has issued a call for a “thorough and professional investigation into this scurrilous allegation.”

Estate workers at Skeldon have gone on strike following an altercation between the manager and a worker on Friday evening and negotiations are ongoing about the terms of resumption.

The Guyana Police Force is saying that 25-year-old Adrian Bishop, who was shot and killed on Saturday night, was killed as he attempted to relieve a policeman of his weapon but the young’s man mother said eyewitnesses have debunked this claim and she accuses the police of murdering her son.

Berbice opening batsman Kandasammy Surujnarine stroked an unbeaten century yesterday which helped deny Demerara what looked like a certain victory on the final day of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Inter-County four-day at the Bourda Cricket Ground.

Junior star cyclist, Michael Anthony continues to prove that he belongs in the conversation when it comes to Guyana’s best wheelsmen.

Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of the members of the Steering Committee of the African Cultural and Development Association.

The UG Wolves ran away with the Banks Sevens Club Championship trophy, beating the Yamaha Caribs 26-24 in a pulsating final yesterday at the National Park.

Dear Editor, On May 11, 2014, a letter was published in Sunday Stabroek written by me and captioned ‘These girls are being brutalized by their stepfather.’

Running Brave’s Natrena Hooper and Royal’s Elton Bollers were in sublime form yesterday at the AAG’s Senior National Championships.

Dear Editor, By the time this letter is published well-known radio personality Mr Noel Adams would have had his heart surgery which was slated for September 12.

Marian Academy retained their U-13 title while Christ Church were crowned the Global Technology Inter-Schools champions when the Hikers Hockey Club fourth annual junior indoor tourney continued on Saturday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Dear Editor, I refer to University of Guyana student, Akola A Thompson’s letter in SN of September 15 last.

By Delvon Mc Ewan Inspired by five wicket hauls from Gilford Moore and Kenswel DeJonge, Guyana Defence Force (GDF) completed an eight-wicket victory over Transport Sports Club (TSC) in the lone Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA)/ Hadi’s World Incorporated first division two day match that was played over the weekend at Camp Ayangana.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – An international day of action on climate change brought hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets of New York City yesterday, easily exceeding organizers’ hopes for the largest protest on the issue in history.

Dear Editor, I happen to be an ardent listener to radio 560AM, from 9pm to 4am each and every night.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Uncapped fast bowler Shamilia Connell has been called up to the West Indies Women’s squad for their three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand Women, starting in St Vincent tomorrow.

KABUL (Reuters) – Former finance minister Ashraf Ghani was named Afghanistan’s president-elect yesterday after he signed a deal to share power with his opponent, ending months of turmoil over a disputed election that destabilised the country as most foreign troops prepare to leave.

HYDERABAD, India, CMC – Sunil Narine’s brilliance once again proved the difference as his Kolkata Knight Riders beat Lahore Lions by four wickets with three balls to spare, to remain unbeaten in the Champions League Twenty20 here yesterday.

Dear Editor, I refer to the response titled ‘The topic of scarcity of resources was not broached by GWI’ (SN, Sept 21).

CAIRNS, Australia (Reuters) – The Group of 20 leading nations say they are tantalisingly close to adding an extra $2 trillion to the global economy and creating millions of new jobs, but Europe’s extended stagnation remains a major stumbling block.

LONDON, CMC – Former Jamaica captain Gareth Breese brought the curtains down on his ten-year career at Durham in style, striking the winning runs to help the English County side beat Warwickshire and capture the Royal London Cup one-day title here yesterday.

SURUC, Turkey/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State militants tightened their noose on a northern Syrian border town yesterday as the United Nations said the number of Syrian Kurds fleeing into neighbouring Turkey may have topped 100,000 and was likely to go much higher.

Dear Editor, I have been saying for some time now, many Guyanese have had their minds twisted and corrupted by the hate inspired by the PPP for Burnham.

Politikles

The Ministry of Legal Affairs has commenced interviews to fill vacancies for the Verbatim Court Reporting Unit for the Supreme Court, despite the court publicly distancing itself from the hiring process.

Last week, in response to hikes in fares and at least one strike by minibus operators plying an East Coast Demerara route, the government instituted a free bus system along different routes using large buses hired from the Knight Rider bus company.

On the face of it, the declaration by the Ministry of Natural Resources that a preliminary report has shown that deforestation in 2013 has declined relative to 2012 is to be welcomed.

Dear Editor, There are persons who leave home at 8 o’clock for 8 o’clock work.

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) – Soldiers and police have clashed in the last few days near Libya’s biggest El Sharara oilfield in the south, while separate fighting erupted in the west not far from the Zawiya refinery, residents and medics said.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Jonathan Mosen, who has been blind since birth, spent his evening snapping photos of packages in the mail, his son’s school report and labels on bottles in the fridge.

A few weeks ago, Sir Hilary Beckles, Principal of the Cave Hill (Barbados) Campus of the University of the West Indies was named as the incoming Vice-Chancellor (replacing Guyanese Professor Nigel Harris who will be retiring).

MOHALI, India, CMC – Captain Rayad Emrit has defended seamer Ravi Rampaul, following the Barbados Tridents’ defeat to Kings XI Punjab, in their opening game of the Champions League Twenty20 here Saturday and says his side now needs to bounce back quickly.

Prime Minister Sam Hinds (second from right) cutting the cake yesterday to mark Courts’ 21st anniversary here.

Courts Guyana celebrated 21 years of service to Guyanese with a grand celebration yesterday at the company’s main branch, which saw a formal ceremony on the Main Street Avenue.

Courts Guyana celebrated 21 years of service to Guyanese with a grand celebration yesterday at the company’s main branch, which saw a formal ceremony on the Main Street Avenue.

(From left) PAHO Representative Dr. William Adu-Krow, IAC Executive Member, Neaz Subhan and Health Minister Dr.