Daily Archive: Sunday, December 28, 2014

A search team is currently looking for an Islander plane after it went silent about ten minutes after takeoff from Mahdia to Karisparu in Region 8 around 11:45 am this morning.

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, (Reuters) – Half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered a battling West Indies to 147 for two at the close on day three of the second test against South Africa today.

At about 2315h. last night, the police say that private security guard Walter Williams of Charlestown, Georgetown, was on duty at a residence at Roxanne Burnham Gardens, Georgetown, when two men approached on a motor cycle.

The police say that a team of ranks has been dispatched to Ikawan, Cuyuni River, to conduct investigations into a report received that on December 26, 2014, miner Mikel Huntley of New Amsterdam was involved in an argument with another man during which he was doused with gasoline and set on fire.

JAKARTA, (Reuters) – Indonesia’s air force was searching for an AirAsia plane carrying 162 people that went missing today after the pilots asked to change course to avoid bad weather during a flight from the Indonesian city of Surabaya to Singapore.

The festive season came to an abrupt and sad end for the Raghbeer family of Reliance Abandon, East Canje, with the sudden and untimely death of a family member.

Story and photos by Jannelle Williams   On the surface it would appear that the village of Betsy Ground is thriving.

Long seen as a likely presidential or prime ministerial candidate for the PPP/C, Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud has seemingly faded from consideration with diversification of its candidates being a prime consideration for the ruling party in its selection.

In a climax befitting a national final, Slingerz FC was crowned the inaugural Vitamalt /Aqua Mist sponsored WDFA knockout champs after defeating Den Amstel 4-1 on penalty kicks Friday at the Den Amstel Community ground.

An attempt to avoid a head-on collision on with two racing motorcyclists resulted in the death of a 24-year-old man on Friday and an eyewitness has slammed the callousness of bystanders as also contributing to the man’s demise.

A partying jaunt ended in a smash up at Tempe, West Coast Berbice, killing a young woman and injuring three other persons.

The sport of bodybuilding in Guyana once again had a flex off with its formidable and perennial rival sponsorship but was still able to hold its own in 2014.

A peacemaker was stabbed to death on Christmas Eve at Konawaruk, Potaro after he intervened in an argument between two miners.

This is the season for sharing and spreading the Christmas and holiday cheer.

A miner was fatally stabbed after he attempted to settle a quarrel between his sister, his niece, and his niece’s reputed husband on Friday night, at Patentia, West Bank Demerara and the suspect is in police custody assisting with investigations.

By Delvon Mc Ewan   Former Guyana and West Indies players Roger Harper and Colin Stuart have weighed in on the selection of Jason Holder as the captain of the West Indies One Day International team.

The absence of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony from the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) annual Award Ceremony recently is s unknown according to the secretary of the GCB, Anand Sanasie.

Residents say that just over an hour elapsed from the time the first gunshot was heard during the Maida, Corentyne robbery to when police ranks arrived on the scene.

Guinness Brand Manager Lee Baptiste said fans and players can expect an exciting 2015 season of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets football tourney.

Murdered Guyanese Ruis `Kenny’ Mentore was badly beaten and stabbed by a gang of about 25 young men, according to his mother, who said that after viewing his battered body she knew that he would not survive.

Part1   Introduction   There is a connecting thread to Guyana’s ongoing narrative of multiple unfolding crises, major economic contradictions, and threats of state violence against government critics.

Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Normalization Committee Chairman Clinton Urling said the entity’s General Secretary (Ag) Mabiola Howard will not be returning in that capacity upon the commencement of January 2015.

Two persons have been hospitalized while 5 others are homeless after a fire, which is suspected to have been caused by a child playing with matches, razed an Alberttown house yesterday.

Defending champs Winners Connection survived an early scare to clinch their berth in the semi-final round of the GT Beer sponsored UDFA Cup, overcoming Botofago by a 3-1 margin on Friday at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground.

The Alliance for Change (AFC) yesterday called on Director of Public Prosecu-tions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack to reexamine the evidence in the Attorney General’s alleged threatening case in keeping with the section of the amended Criminal Offences Act which deals with terrorism.

(Trinidad Express) A High Court judge who as a prosecutor represented the State in the historic 2006 case against former Chief Justice Sat Sharma has now been accused of misconduct.

A remigrant was yesterday discovered badly chopped aback his Linden home in what is believed to have been a robbery gone wrong.

A Mon Repos resident is now nursing a gunshot wound to his leg, after he was shot by man yesterday morning, in front of his home.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has extended condolences to the family and friends of former cricket administrator Samaroo Jailall who passed away recently.

Guyana and Norway are continuing discussions on the controversial Amalia Falls Hydroelectricity Project (AFHP) and Oslo recently asked the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to receive US$80 million as Guyana’s equity in the project.

Negative attributes   For the past 22 years, the country of Guyana has been administered by an alliance known as the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic or (PPP/C).

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) clinched their spot in the semi-final round of the Georgetown Football Association Banks Beer Cup defeating Sunburst Camptown 2-0 on Friday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.

The agriculture sector is poised to regain its prominence as the highest contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) overtaking the extractive industry as the price of gold fell on the world market.

The fine for drunk driving ought to be increased, anti-alcohol abuse activist Vidya Kissoon says, opining that the publication of photographs and names of those found guilty of this offence will not make much of an impact.

East Coast of Demerara giants Victoria Kings were sent packing from ECFA/EDFA/BFA Stag Beer knockout tourney losing to Ann’s Grove by a 5-4 score line on sudden death kicks on Friday at the Victoria Community ground.

This year Sunday Stabroek brings our readers New Year’s greetings and reflections from some of the heads of the diplomatic missions in Guyana.

There is need for a new process to forge an entirely new constitution with the 1980 Constitution having been “contaminated” by the powers of the Presi-dent, Chairman of the main opposition APNU Dr Rupert Roopnaraine says.

An Essequibo Coast man was stabbed to death on Boxing Day and his attacker who also sustained injuries is currently under guard in the hospital.

Radio’s Needy Children’s Fund (RNCF) has reached out to Lakemattie Ramjit, a young mother of four, whose family has been struck by a series of tragedies.

PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, CMC – Persistent rain allowed just six overs on the second day of the second Test here yesterday, frustrating South Africa’s bid to take a firm grip on the game but easing the pressure building on embattled West Indies at St George’s Park.

One of the big questions following President Barack Obama’s decision to significantly expand US tourism to Cuba will be how much it will affect other Caribbean tourism destinations such as the Dominican Republic, Jamaica or Cancun.

PERTH, Australia, CMC – Not even a dashing cameo from West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell could prevent Melbourne Renegades from a 35-run defeat to Perth Scorchers, in the Big Bash League on Boxing Day.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – From financial crisis in Russia to cyber warfare with North Korea, 2014 has generated new flashpoints right into its final days, setting 2015 up to be just as turbulent.

The acquisition of a high-tech camera is what propelled Kester Clarke into bird and wildlife photography as a hobby, and he now describes it as giving him the thrill a hunter gets except that a hunter is armed with a gun and he is armed with a camera.

(Reuters) – It was the year of the family pet behaving badly: A dog got sick from eating dozens of socks and a puppy took the rap for driving the family car into a pond.

The electorate will be called upon in 2015 to decide the political shape of Guyana for the immediate future.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago Under-20s will participate in the CONCACAF Championship in Jamaica next month after all, following a commitment by the Ministry of Sport and the Sport Company of Trinidad and Tobago to fund the squad’s campaign.

I was speaking not long ago to an old, dear friend, the Canadian Philip O’Meara.

(The Sports Xchange) — – -LeBron James scored 29 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 98-89 victory over the Orlando Magic.

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s Christmas messages on billboards across the country continue to draw criticism from some sectors of society.

Sonnet 123   No. Time, thou shalt not boast that I do change Thy pyramids built up with newer might To me are nothing novel, nothing strange; They are but dressings of a former sight.

‘Tomorrow is always fresh, with no mistakes in it yet’ -LM Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables   The year 2014 is closing.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Captain Steven Smith took a sharp catch to snare India’s first wicket after scoring a big century to fire Australia to a mammoth first innings total of 530 on day two of the third test in Melbourne yesterday.

The Guyana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) and so many other Good Samaritans collect abandoned dogs and cats with the hope that they can find a suitable and loving/caring home for the orphans.

SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea called US President Barack Obama a “monkey” and blamed Washington yesterday for Internet outages it has experienced during a confrontation with the United States over the hacking of the film studio Sony Pictures.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia captain Michael Clarke doubts he will be fit for the start of the World Cup in February but hopes to be back at some stage during the tournament.

By now, most of us have had our fill of cake and will be getting ready to toast 2014, wondering where it went… simultaneously, we will welcome 2015, full of hope for betterment in all aspects of our lives and indeed for the world.

CARACAS (Reuters) – An ice-cream store listed in the Guinness World Records book for its 863 different flavours has become the latest victim of Venezuela’s economic crisis.

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of police from cities across the United States filled a New York City church and nearby streets yesterday for the funeral of one of two policemen shot by a man who said he was avenging the killing of unarmed black men by police.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Managers of Jamaican Grammy Award-winning dancehall entertainer, Sean Paul, were yesterday still contemplating how to respond to death threats issued this week against the artiste by an extremist group in The Maldives, Asia.

Dear Editor,   May I wish all in the homeland the best in the New Year.

(Reuters) – Sri Lanka openers Dimuth Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva safely guided their side to 84 without loss in their second innings at the close of play on the second day of the first test against New Zealand yesterday after being forced to follow-on.

(Reuters) – China’s trade will grow 3.5 per cent in 2014, implying the country will fall short of a current 7.5 per cent official growth target, according to a report on the Ministry of Commerce’s website that was subsequently revised to remove the numbers.

Two days before Christmas, the Saudi Oil Minister, Ali al-Nami, made a statement that is likely to change geo-politics and the face of the world economy in 2015.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the fourth and final test against India after aggravating a hamstring injury.

If you asked Georgetowners what was at the top of their wish list for the capital in 2015, the majority of them would probably say flood relief.

Dear Editor, Our home is the bottom flat of Eusi’s mother’s house, Buxton, and is my only real estate in the world.

Sorrel came into season early this year and I have made good use of it.

BEIRUT/CAIRO (Reuters) – Syria said yesterday it was willing to participate in “preliminary consultations” in Moscow aimed at restarting talks next year to end its civil war but the Western-backed opposition dismissed the initiative.

As the year winds down to find us surrounded by daily news of mankind apparently going downhill, both at home and abroad, one can easily begin to harbour feelings of despair.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Captain Rayad Emrit is hoping that with an enhanced side for the Super50, Trinidad and Tobago can win the competition and lift the gloom surrounding their start to the four-day season.