Daily Archive: Saturday, October 4, 2014

GINA says Region Nine will soon be experiencing a surge of activities, all aimed at improving the quality of life and wellbeing of youth.

The Alliance For Change this afternoon announced that its National Executive Committee has received four nominations for the party’s presidential candidate at the next general elections.

At about 1030h. today, police say that miner Nolan Lindie, 42 years, of Rosignol, WBB, was working in a mining pit at Mahdia, Potaro, when the wall of the pit caved in on him.

MUMBAI, India, CMC – West Indies chief selector Clive Lloyd has lashed out at the decision to report Sunil Narine’s action and believes cricket’s world governing body, the International Cricket Council, should get involved to help find a resolution to the issue.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Deposed Haitian dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier died of a heart attack on Saturday, closing the book on a political dynasty notorious for corruption and human rights abuses in the hemisphere’s poorest country.

MUMBAI, India, CMC – West Indies’ chances in the upcoming one-day series against India has been dealt a severe blow, with the West Indies Cricket Board opting to pull champion off-spinner Sunil Narine from the 14-man squad.

Yesterday, the Benschop Foundation donated a quantity of school items (bags, pencils, books, geometry sets, etc.)

General Manager, Trinidad Label Company Limited, Sean Lee and staff at the TCL booth at GuyExpo which opened on Thursday.

Manager, Solaris Technologies of Trinidad and Tobago, Ted Mungal (with back to camera) explains his product to Director, Guyana Tourism Authority, Indranauth Haralsingh.

(Jamaica Gleaner) THE PAN American Health Organization (PAHO) is reporting at least 113 suspected chikungunya-related deaths in the Caribbean, mainly due to complications from other illnesses.

(Trinidad Express) Because she stood up to gangs in her community and refused to leave despite several threats, a grandmother of eight was brutally killed yesterday morning while standing in her yard on St Paul Street, Port of Spain—just a stone’s throw away from the Besson Street Police Station.

Opposition Leader David Granger yesterday called for an investigation into claims by Plaisance residents to land they say the government is now seeking to possess, while warning that the situation could escalate if nothing is done.

Armed bandits snatched some $4M from a businessman in a well-planned attack on Thursday night at the North West District (NWD), and police have since been accused of failing to respond to the initial report of the robbery and telling the victim’s family that they were afraid to venture out at night.

‘Rice Brekkies,’ the new locally-produced rice cereal unveiled at GuyExpo on Thursday, will be marketed locally, regionally and internationally as the country seeks to find markets for value-added products.

A couple was on Thursday night robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash, jewellery and electronic devices by armed bandits who invaded their restaurant, shut it down and demanded their valuables.

Although vendors at the Stabroek Market Wharf have been advised to relocate, due to the danger posed by the collapsing facility, they haven’t received any updates about where or how soon they would be relocating.

Herman Benjamin Ferguson, a former militant African American activist who had been given safe haven in Guyana by then Prime Minister Forbes Burnham, passed away in North Carolina, USA last Thursday, He will be buried today.

By Jeff Trotman Thousands of Linden residents converged on the Linmine Constabulary Hall on Tuesday to benefit from the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) project but the registration and distribution exercise was abruptly halted due to a disruption by would be applicants that is being blamed on “anti-government” forces.

Junior Finance Minister Juan Edghill has accused the elected members of the Region Ten Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of not keeping in touch with their constituents and not engaging the government on their behalf.

More than a dozen Linden teachers who are claiming that they have not been paid for months are calling on the relevant authorities to make the necessary arrangements to correct this.

Demerara were yesterday crowned the new 2014/15 Inter-County four-day champions after the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Developmental XI and Berbice played to a draw as curtains came down on this year’s tournament.

Guyana and Barbados yesterday inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish trade missions between the two countries.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday announced that it is preparing to request the police force to investigate how the Kaieteur News has managed to access “sensitive and confidential” information about the agency’s activities.

Attorney-General Anil Nandlall has filed an action on behalf of the Government of Guyana seeking over $60m dollars from Design and Construction Services Limited for… “breach of contract and negligence.”

MUMBAI, India, CMC West Indies crashed to an embarrassing nine wicket defeat against India A in their opening tour match played at Brabourne Stadium here yesterday A half century from Marlon Samuels saved the visitors some embarrassment but they crumbled against the Indian spinners and were bowled out for 148 in 38.1 overs after winning the toss and deciding to bat.

Despite having setbacks with medical problems and missing school for almost two years, 16-year-old Clinton Warde of Paradise Village, West Coast Berbice performed successfully at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams.

The journey on the redemption road to Mexico starts this weekend when the GRFU kicks off its Sevens league at the National Park.

The University of Guyana (UG) in collaboration with the Guyana Post Office Corporation (GPOC) yesterday unveiled a collection of commemorative stamps in observance of UG’s 50th anniversary.

When the calendar flips to October, the nation’s best distance athletes look forward to the lucrative South American 10km Road Classic.

Eleven customers of GT&T’s Mobile Money service won $400,000 in cash and prizes from promotions celebrating the launch of the company’s ‘Shop N Go’ service.

MUMBAI, India, CMC– Chief West Indies cricket selector Clive Lloyd has suggested the possibility of a sinister motive behind the decision to suspend spinner Sunil Narine from the Champions League T20 final.

The Ministry of Labour is yet to make public its findings into the May 20th power failure at the Qualfon Call Centre, at Goedverwagting, which saw more than 18 workers rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital after the facility’s ventilation was inhibited.

Dear Editor, There is an ongoing dispute between the Plaisance community and the government, and the latter seems to have already allocated the lands to a businessman and has also imposed an overseer on the NDC.

Nicola Ramdyhan again displayed her dominance in the local tennis arena when she won the Bakewell/Guyana Lawn Tennis Association (GLTA) tournament held last weekend at the President’s College Tennis Court.

Hi Everyone, It’s been nice sharing with you about the meet-up in Fort Lauderdale with Al, CAG and Observer, along with their wives Mar, Desi and Pat.

A Linden teen was yesterday charged with stealing over $70,000 worth of ice cream from his neighbour.

Dear Editor, As the chikungunya virus continues to spread throughout our country, I would like to enquire from the health authorities about what mechanisms are in place to combat this virus if, for example, it spreads to the interior location, especially the mining locations where malaria is already rampant and given that most miners come from the coastland.

The cream of the nation’s wheelsmen will renew their rivalry tomorrow when Hassan Mohamed resumes his cycling calendar.

A bus driver was yesterday released on bail after denying that he caused the death of a pedestrian by dangerous driving.

St Cuthbert’s Mission is an Amerindian settlement 60+ miles down the Mahaica River.

Local hand-crafted wooden pieces were prominently displayed during the opening night of GuyExpo 2014

Dear Editor,  The West Indies suffered a nightmare in the opening match against India when the A team bowlers routed the entire team for a mere 148 all-out within 40 overs.

Dear Editor,  We do not tire of repeating that we are a special people.

A construction worker was yesterday charged for allegedly assaulting a woman who refused him sex.

The Thirst Park venue will come alive today when the fourth annual Petra Organization/Courts Pee-Wee U11 primary schools football tourney will officially kickoffs with 12 slated group matchups In the opening matches at 10:00hrs, West Ruimveldt will faceoff with Redeemer Primary while Green Acres will lock horns with Comenius Primary.

A gas station employee was yesterday charged after he was allegedly caught stealing from his employer.

Today I am writing to you from Miami Beach in Barbados.

Patrons were treated to a fireworks display following the official opening of GuyExpo 2014 on Thursday evening

WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) – Islamic State militants beheaded British aid worker Alan Henning in a video posted yesterday, triggering swift condemnation by the British and US governments.

MUMBAI, India, CMC-West Indies allrounder Darren Sammy says the absence of talismanic opener Chris Gayle should not jolt the confidence of the Caribbean side as they prepare to battle India in a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series.

Commissioner with Women and Gender Equality Commission Nicole Cole bears one of the many signs on display at the organisation’s booth in this year’s GuyExpo trade fair

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) – When Secret Service officer Timothy McCarthy took a bullet to protect Ronald Reagan in a 1981 assassination attempt and agent Jerry Parr shoved the president into a limousine, their quick reflexes projected a Hollywood-style image of invincibility around the agency.

Dear Editor, I hasten to pay tribute to Mr Joseph Bacchus late of 22 Trotman Alley, Wismar-Christianburg in the Town of Linden, Demerara, who died on September 30, 2014.

Barbadian Paul Doyle is seeking to pay homage to literary giant Jeannette Layne-Clark through the production of a film Villa in Paradise, from a book of the same name written by Layne-Clark.

A vagrant, accused of stealing the rear view mirrors from a car, was remanded to prison yesterday.

MUMBAI, India, CMC– West Indies record-breaking wicket-keeper, Denesh Ramdin, is hoping to continue his good run of form when he faces the Indian bowlers in the upcoming five-match One-Day International Series.

The main opposition APNU yesterday called on President Donald Ramotar to demonstrate leadership and uphold the people’s right to local government elections, even as leader David Granger signaled that it would not change its position on supporting a no-confidence vote against the government if the polls are called.

Guyanese visual artist Carl Anderson has entered four paintings into the Bombay Artisan 2014 Competition.

(Jamaica Gleaner) – Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) is weighing options on the repayment of TT$2 billion owed to lenders and has ousted long-time Chief Executive Officer Dr Rollin Bertrand, who was initially suspended for a month by the new board during which time Alejandro Ramirez, a director, was installed as acting boss.

A wanted bulletin will be issued for murder suspect Vidol Rawlins, who the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has advised policer to charge with the July 18th fatal stabbing of his wife.

Dear Editor, We should expose corruption in every office or corner in Guyana, whether it is investigated by the government or not.

As Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS) Dr. Roger Luncheon recuperates at home after brief hospitalization, sources say the decision to return to work solely lies with him.

Members of the Crystallite Youth Dance Group put on an entertaining number when they graced the main stage of GuyExpo 2014 on Thursday

Dear Editor, By some quirk of memory I related to Carl Greenidge’s excellent commentary (‘The composition of the new GuySuCo Board is highly unsatisfactory,’ SN, August 24) on the wilderness through which the sugar industry is headed (by pedestrians), again recalling the inspiration Blairmont Estate of the 1950-60s has been to my later professional life.

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – Haitian volunteers have been banned from departing for African countries hit by the Ebola virus, the government said yesterday, citing other diseases that have devastated the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

Director of Prisons Welton Trotz inspecting his officers thoroughly at a Camp Street Prison anniversary event, held in front of the entrance to the prison yesterday.

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Fresh scuffles broke out today between Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters and opponents of the week-long demonstrations, reigniting concerns that the Chinese-controlled city’s worst unrest in decades could take a violent turn.

JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC- The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced yesterday that a global search has been launched to find a new head coach for the West Indies Cricket team.

Dear Editor, Many factors contribute to indiscipline but the lack of a secure family environment and the demise of the extended family are major contributors.

DALLAS (Reuters) – Ten people deemed to have been at the highest risk of exposure to an Ebola patient in Dallas are now under isolation while they are being closely monitored, local officials said yesterday.

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilians could make history this month by electing Marina Silva, the daughter of impoverished rubber tappers from the Amazon, as their first black president.

The forthcoming local election in Clacton-on-Sea, a small coastal town in Essex, was all but unknown to outsiders up to a week ago.

ST.JOHN’s, Antigua, CMC- Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana will host the first round of matches in the first ever Professional Cricket League’s (PCL), Regional 4 Day Tournament, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced yesterday.

Dear Editor, While next year will mark the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, the most famous constitutional document in England’s history, it is of note that October 6, 2014 marks the 34th Anniversary of the imposition of the controversial 1980 Constitution of Guyana.

The 60 x 50 benab in St Cuthbert’s Mission

Guyana has a long way to go in regards to respecting the rights of the child and ending violence against our children, according to a recent United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) study, which found that 76 percent of our children are victims of violent discipline.

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