Daily Archive: Tuesday, October 14, 2014

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Pop singer Kesha today sued pop hit-making music producer Dr.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Spanish actress Penelope Cruz has been named this year’s “sexiest woman alive” by Esquire, the men’s lifestyle magazine said on Monday.

President Donald Ramotar with the Saraswati Vidya Niketan CSEC graduates of 2014  at the school’s convocation on Sunday.

President Donald Ramotar (right) presents the Master of Education Award to Julius Nathoo.

Principal, Saraswati Vidya Niketan, Swami Aksharananda hands over the Principal’s Award of Excellence, CAPE to Rafena Mustapha.

GENEVA, (Reuters) – Nigeria and Senegal could be declared Ebola-free within days after completing a 42-day period with no new cases, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.

The family of a boy who was electrocuted in May of this year has filed a complaint with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) against the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) and the matter is to come up for public hearing later this month.

The AFC today said it is disappointed that no effort has yet been made to call a sitting of the National Assembly following the end of the recess and it blamed this on the fact that its motion of no confidence is hanging over the government.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, (Reuters) – Hurricane Gonzalo strengthened as it swirled in the northern Caribbean toward the British Virgin Islands overnight, the U.S.

SAN SALVADOR, (Reuters) – A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck late on Monday off the coast of El Salvador and Nicaragua and was felt across Central America, killing at least one person, but there were no immediate reports of major damage.

The Institute of Applied Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pinnacle Group to build a facility that would transform biomass waste into pellets and one for power generation.

By Femi Harris   Publisher of the Kaieteur News Mohan ‘Glenn’ Lall and his wife Bhena Lall were yesterday both released on self-bail after they denied four tax evasion charges read against them at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.

Contracts were signed yesterday for the rehabilitation of 3 city municipal markets under the Guyana ‘Clean-up my Country’ project, at the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development’s Board-room.

With the annual recess over, a date for the first sitting of the National Assembly could be decided upon at a meeting of the Parliamentary Manage-ment Committee (PMC) tomorrow, according to Speaker Raphael Trotman.

The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Department, the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Fire Service have launched an investigation into the explosion of rice mill boiler on Sunday at Number 49 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, which claimed the life of a worker.

Following an inception workshop for the potential adoption of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) in Guyana, the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has said that if the process is undertaken in good faith it has the potential to significantly improve the quality of public life locally.

Two men were yesterday placed on bail after denying that they stole cattle and slit the throat of a pregnant cow and later removed her calf.

Journalists from around the country are benefiting from a 5-day training programme, which began yesterday and will cover such topics as ethics, political reporting, advocacy, online reporting, access to information vs privacy among others.

Employees of the New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council recently pooled their resources and donated a quantity of food supplies to the Children of Promise Eden Orphanage located at Smythfield.

Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy says Guyana would be pushing for the issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to be placed on the agenda for the Caricom Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED).

Stewartville teenager Jameel Mounter, who was declared brain dead after being struck down by a vehicle driven by an official of the Education Ministry 15 days ago, succumbed on Saturday evening at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).

Former Prime News reporter Folio Emis Richards was yesterday admitted to the local bar after her petition was presented to Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang by former chancellor of the judiciary Keith Massiah SC.

Former Guyana and West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan yesterday said that he had made Cricket Guyana Incorporated (CGI) aware of his desire to play cricket and at no time did he indicate that he would not be able to participate in any tournament.

PRETORIA, (Reuters) – South African track star Oscar Pistorius should serve three years of partial house arrest and community service for the negligent killing of his girlfriend, a witness said yesterday at the first day of the athlete’s sentencing.

Community clean-ups in the city under the government’s national ‘Clean-Up My Country’ project are close to 50 per cent completed, Minister of Local Government Norman Whittaker said yesterday.

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, CMC – A defiant unbroken eighth wicket stand of 92 between Shane Shillingford and Nikita Miller saved West Indies A from a possible innings defeat on the third day of their opening four-day “Test” against Sri Lanka here yesterday.

Causing death by dangerous driving accused Nakash Persaud, 18, was yesterday granted bail in the sum of $1.5 million when his trial continued before Magistrate Rabindranauth Singh at the Whim Magistrate’s Court.

It is incumbent upon me to address several issues surrounding my cricket career in general and matters regarding my omission from the Guyana franchise team this year in particular.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) concluded its annual Drill Competition on Friday at Eve Leary which saw successful participants copping monetary awards and trophies.

Dear Editor, We at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport have observed the recent surge of concern in the public domain regarding the New Opportunity Corps (NOC); we also have our concerns regarding the institution and the students residing there, and as usual invite whatever support is available.

Dear Editor, I read with interest a recent news article about Guyana’s state of ebola preparedness where Dr Shamdeo Persaud, the Chief Medical Officer of the Guyana Public Hospital Corporation is quoted as saying that port health workers are checking up on persons who have travelled to Guyana from high-risk countries to ensure that none have symptoms of ebola.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Australia have returned to the top of the one-day international rankings following their 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said yesterday.

La Jalousie, West Coast Demerara resident Sasha Mahadeo was yesterday admitted to the local bar after Attorney General Anil Nandlall presented a petition on her behalf to Justice Navindra Singh.

National wicketkeeper Anthony Bramble scored two half centuries to spearhead Albion to wins over Port Mourant and Skeldon Community Centre in matches of the 2014 Carib Beer first division T20 competition.

The Iwokrama International Centre will this week be conducting a preliminary field bird watching and basic tour guide training to support community conservation and development in the mangrove forests near the Hope Beach and Greenfield communities.

Dear Editor, My son, Sunil, was attacked about 8pm on Sunday at his home by three young bandits.

Dear Editor, A long moment of sadness on learning of the death of Rafiq Khan; a broadcaster and broadcast manager of quality and a person who exemplified the standards we often now regret we have lost.

Dharamsala: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama will bless the India and West Indies cricketers ahead of the fourth One-day International at the scenic HPCA stadium here on October 17.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Timid officiating has allowed a generation of ‘chuckers’ to flourish in international cricket and the current crackdown on bowlers with illegal actions has arrived two decades late, according to former test umpire Darrell Hair.

Dear Editor, Unlike my friend Earl John I do not remember Rafiq Khan as a voice on radio in Guyana.

DALLAS (Reuters) – Medical experts need to rethink how highly infectious diseases are handled in the United States, a US health official said yesterday, after a Dallas nurse contracted Ebola despite wearing protective gear while caring for a dying Liberian patient.

Dear Editor, Everyone who knew the late Rafiq Khan would deeply mourn his passing, even those like me whom he touched during a relatively brief period when I was broadcasting officer, Government Infor-mation Services (GIS) in 1957-58, while he was ensconced at Radio Demerara.

Speed ace, Rondell Daby and his Toyota Supra were in sublime form on Sunday at the South Dakota Circuit when the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club (GMR&SC) held its International Drag Race Meet.

A security guard was yesterday granted bail after denying an armed robbery charge when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry in Georgetown.

Dear Editor, I am in the State of Texas undergoing specialist attention not available in Guyana.

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police made fresh attempts today to unblock streets that have been occupied for two weeks by pro-democracy protesters, removing more barricades a day after clashes broke out as opponents of the protest movement tried to reclaim roads.

Despite finishing off the podium, Guyana’s five-man team that competed at the Elite Caribbean Cycling Championships over the weekend in Puerto Rico turned in creditable performances.

A man suspected to be involved in the execution of Trinidad and Tobago State Prosecutor Dana Seetahal is reported to be on vacation in Guyana, with local authorities watching his every move.

Dear Editor, I wrote to the Environ-mental Protection Agency (EPA) some time in 2012 to complain of a dust nuisance emanating from a furniture making establishment situated on the eastern side of where I am living.

NEW DELHI, India, CMC – Injured opener Lendl Simmons has been ruled out of the one-day tour of India with a back injury.

SAN JUAN (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Gonzalo reached hurricane strength as it churned through the Caribbean yesterday and headed toward the British Virgin Islands, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Mechanic Leon Ramroop, who is accused of having live ammunition at his home without a licence, was yesterday remanded to prison.

Eon Ford, the Bourda Market greens charged with the attempted murder of a friend, was again refused bail when he made a second court appearance yesterday.

NEW DELHI, India, CMC – West Indies assistant coach Stuart Williams believes the Caribbean side need to treat Friday’s fourth One-Day International like a final, if they are to find their edge and beat India in the series.

LONDON (Reuters) – British lawmakers voted yesterday to recognise Palestine as a state, a move that will not alter government policy, but carries symbolic value as Palestinians pursue international recognition.

Dear Editor, I’d like to thank your staff writer for a very good article about the issues regarding Baishanlin and the road in the Rupununi.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago predictably finished unbeaten to cruise into the Finals of the CFU Caribbean Cup but there was heartbreak for St Vincent and the Grenadines who gave up three goals in the space of 13 minutes against Martinique, to crash to defeat in the second round of qualifiers which wrapped up on Sunday.

Dear Editor, ‘Police’ is a good word to start a conversation with or even better to initiate an argument.

Laying Damon to rest: The African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) yesterday held a libation ceremony on the lawns of Parliament Building, where through symbolic rituals, they laid to rest ex-slave Damon who was hanged at that site.

ST LOUIS, Mo (Reuters) – Young black protesters from Ferguson, Missouri, want to keep their anger focused on the fatal police shooting of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown as their movement takes on a national dimension that threatens to dilute it.

A few generations ago we would still have been numb with shock over the revelation that schoolchildren were performing sex acts for the camera.

SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, using a cane for support, visited a housing development, state media reported today, ending a lengthy absence from public view that had fuelled speculation over his health and grip on power in the secretive country.

With Guyana being tagged with the highest suicide rate in the world by the WHO based on 2012 figures, Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran says an action plan will be launched in February next year.

(Reuters) – Australian batsman David Warner is confident he will be fit to face Pakistan in next week’s first test despite suffering a groin injury in the final one-day international in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Under pressure in Brazil’s closest election race in decades, President Dilma Rousseff is centreing her campaign around a familiar bogeyman – an 83-year-old former president associated with a more turbulent, elitist era.

Dear Editor, A female employee of the claims section of the NIS head office really annoyed me so much that she advised me not to phone her any more in relation to payment benefits emerging from the death of my sister, Bibi Lucianna Amin.

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