Daily Archive: Wednesday, January 7, 2015

President Donald Ramotar is to deliver the inaugural address to the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conference tomorrow in India after which he is expected to have a bilateral meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, GINA said today.

At about 2300h, on Janaury 04, 2015, the police say that David Marks was allegedly seen breaking and entering a shop at Papi Show Landing, Mazaruni River, and was confronted by residents.

At about 2100h. last night, police say that miner Noel Clementson, 35 years, of Bartica, was involved in an argument with another man at Arimu Backdam, Cuyuni River, during which he was stabbed about his body.

A  Partnership for National Unity (APNU) today called on the people of the South Rupununi village of Aishalton to rebuff attempts to transfer a teacher who is at the centre of a controversy that flared up over the heckling of President Donald Ramotar at a public meeting.

(Trinidad Guardian) Agostini’s Limited has acquired a 40 per cent stake in DeSinco Limited, a Guyanese fast moving consumer goods distribution.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Hooded gunmen stormed the Paris offices of a weekly satirical magazine known for lampooning radical Islam, killing at least 12 people, including two police officers in the worst militant attack on French soil in decades.

Some 192.4 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $800M, was yesterday unearthed in a container onboard a foreign bauxite ship destined for Europe after local authorities were tipped off by the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC).

One person died and seven others were injured after the driver of a Route 42 minibus BSS 9471 travelling to Georgetown lost control and smashed into a utility pole at Little Diamond Public Road, East Bank Demerara around 17:45 hrs yesterday.

The historic St George’s Cathedral, which has been in a state of disrepair for some time, is soon to undergo major repairs.

Teril James, accused of stabbing another man to death at a shop where they were drinking at Aracru, North West District on Old Year’s night, was yesterday remanded to prison after being arraigned for murder.

Devendra Hansraj, who allegedly knifed his common-law wife to death at their Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice home last month, was read a murder charge yesterday, just days after being nabbed by police.

Aishalton villagers are signing a petition to have the teacher who says he was slapped by a presidential guard to be transferred because he has “shamed” the village, according to councillor Regis James.

Councillors in Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni) are upset that heavy-duty machinery owned by the region is lying idle at a private residence in Mahdia, while rehabilitation works in the area are at a standstill.

Masked gunmen invaded a Bel Air Promenade, Prashad Nagar residence on Sunday night, robbed a group of friends and then fled in a car belonging to one of their victims.

Anaynasa Thorne, the young woman who survived the New Year’s morning accident that claimed the life of an elderly man and left another hospitalised in a serious condition, says the driver responsible was speeding at the time.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended that an inquest be held into the shooting to death of Adrian Bishop by a policeman and while his mother is pleased with this development she is urging that it be done quickly so that she can get justice.

With the addition of 6,000 new registrants during the just concluded continuous registration cycle, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has commended the Guyana Elections Com-mission (GECOM) for a successful exercise and maintained that countless Guyanese would have been disenfranchised without it.

Over 1,400 residents of Moraikobai Village, Mahaicony River, are benefitting from electricity supply as the community has received a 344 KVA Perkins generator.

Guyana Jaguars Head Coach Esaun Crandon said he is happy with the 14-man team selected and is optimistic about the players giving a good account of themselves during the 2015 NAGICO Regional Super 50 tournament which begins on January 15 in Trinidad & Tobago.

Citing the rapprochement between Havana and Washington, new Caricom Chairman Perry Christie says he sees an urgent need for a summit between US President Barack Obama and Heads of Government of the integration movement.

As the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) prepares countrywide upgrades this year consultancy proposals were received from several international companies to execute the projects.

Four persons have pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol and their cases are continuing before the court.

Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) President Michael Singh said he will not be seeking re-election when the entity’s stages its impending election for office bearers.

By Jeff Trotman   Controversy has intensified on the proposed Digicel state-of-the-art Linden children’s rehabilitation centre.

Fruta Conquerors’ Secretary Daniel Thomas said Jamaal Shabazz’s impending appointment for his third Golden Jaguars stint is a clear indication that the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) does not believe Wayne `Wiggy’ Dover and Denzil `Hunky Brains’ Thompson are competent enough to spearhead the national programme.

The Chris Barnwell-led Guyana Jaguars cricket team will face off against a Vishaul Singh XI in the first of two 50 overs-a-side practice matches organised by the Cricket Guyana Inc.

Another day of searching for the Air Services Limited (ASL) plane that went missing on December 28 over the Region Eight jungle ended fruitlessly.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, CMC – West Indies predictably slumped to their seventh straight series loss to South Africa when they went down by eight wickets on the final morning of the third Test at Newlands here yesterday.

An Agriclola man was yesterday remanded to prison after he appeared in court for allegedly stealing a motorcycle and fraudulently obtaining a quantity of cash.

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Clement Rohee yesterday maintained that his party’s record with the Amerindian community has been “exemplary,” while saying any possible fallout over President Donald Ramotar’s bashing of an outspoken teacher at Aishalton will be reflected at general elections.

Regional 50 over debutant, Vishaul “Cheesy” Singh said yesterday that he was not out to prove that he is a One Day player but is rather content on scoring runs for the betterment of the Guyana Jaguars come the start of the 2015 NAGICO Super 50 competition.

Some staff of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) yesterday picketed outside of the agency’s Brickdam headquarters to renew their call for increased wages.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, CMC- West Indies Captain Denesh Ramdin has described as “uncalled for” the shot played by stylish middle order batsman Marlon Samuels that cost him his wicket in the second innings of the third test against South Africa which ended yesterday.

(The Sports Xchange) — – -The Golden State Warriors harried Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook out of their rhythm en route to a 117-91 victory — their third consecutive win over the Thunder.

A man accused of wounding another man was granted $45,000 bail yesterday after his lawyer argued that the complainant is a known menace in Plaisance and injured himself while jumping a fence.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Global oil markets yesterday slumped for a fourth straight session as mounting worries about a supply glut pressured crude prices, which have fallen almost 10 percent this week to their lowest since spring 2009.

In an effort to showcase unknown and emerging writers in the Caribbean and the diaspora, the Caribbean Film Academy (CaFA) has launched the Caribbean Film Project, a scriptwriters’ competition.

Dear Editor, My experience at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on December 24 is cause for great concern.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – South African opener Alviro Petersen announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday immediately after the team’s eight-wicket win over the West Indies at Newlands.

RICHMOND, Va., (Reuters) – Former Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell was sentenced yesterday to two years in federal prison and two years of probation for taking a bribe from a businessman seeking to promote a dietary supplement.

SYDNEY, Reuters) – David Warner’s 12th test century and a bittersweet 95 from Chris Rogers put Australia on course for a huge total on an emotional first day in the fourth and final test against India yesterday.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Cuba has freed some of 53 people the United States regards as political prisoners, as agreed under last month’s U.S.-Cuban

A Jamaican national was busted on Monday night at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri with just under one kilogramme of cocaine as he was preparing to leave Guyana on a flight destined for Canada.

Dear Editor, Recently I was visiting parts of the North West, namely Mabaruma and Port Kaituma sub-districts.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – Supporters of Sri Lanka’s ruling party has repeatedly violated election laws in the run-up to Thursday’s presidential vote and has largely got away with it because police have turned a blind eye, a local polling monitor said on Tuesday.

(Trinidad Express) The Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute (TTTI) yesterday called on Government to explain the process by which TT$55 million was given as a gift to Christian Churches during the Christmas of 2014.

(John Kemp is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own)   LONDON, (Reuters) – Xi Jinping is China’s first U.S.-style

The University of Guyana (UG) is planning to upgrade its security after a break-in at a student dormitory at the Turkeyen Campus during the weekend.

Dear Editor, This is in reference to your editorial ‘Observers,’ (January 5) in which you took an undignified, uncalled for pot shot at former President Bharrat Jagdeo.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – India have included all-rounders Stuart Binny and Akshar Patel in a 15-man squad to defend their World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand starting next month.

WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – Mark Craig dismissed Dimuth Karunaratne in the final 15 minutes of play to give New Zealand a slight edge in the second test as Sri Lanka reached 45 for one, chasing 390 for victory, at the close of the fourth day’s play yesterday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The police have charged two sixteen year old boys in relation to the New Year’s Eve murder of 79-year-old Hyacinth Hayden at her Green Park home in Trelawny.

Dear Editor With respect to the (too) short BBC TV documentary on the Congolese Classical Orchestra whose self-taught musicians celebrated their 20th anniversary in 2014, it was a joy to see and listen to the sound of violins, so rare an experience locally in recent years.

Amzad Ali, the security guard whose lifeless body was found hanging from a fence at the site he was guarding at Queenstown on Sunday, died as a result of multiple heart attacks, a post-mortem examination has found.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Salsa music and cigar smoke swirl round the grand courtyard of Havana’s famous Hotel Nacional, and guests enjoy stunning views out over the “Malecon” seafront promenade and the ocean beyond.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – A vicious Mexican drug gang forced some members to eat the hearts of murder victims as part of a gruesome initiation rite to root out infiltrators, a government security official said on Tuesday, citing witness testimony.

Dear Editor, One would have thought the need for psychological help for the WI team obvious because of the extreme stress involved in international cricket.

MANAGUA, (Reuters) – The U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua said yesterday it was concerned by a lack of information surrounding the planned $50 billion, Chinese-led canal that would bisect the poor Central American nation.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England will adopt a positive approach and cast off the shackles at the World Cup under new skipper Eoin Morgan, coach Peter Moores said yesterday before the squad flew out to Australia.

The United Republican Party (URP) has recently revitalised its membership and has announced that it will be contesting the 2015 General and Regional Elections.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan fast-food lovers are mourning the disappearance of McDonald’s golden staple: the french fry.

Events in different parts of the world in the course of this year have been forcing observers to question whether the period of détente, or relaxation of negative relations between leading powers, signalled by the collapse of the Soviet Union and the ending of one party dominance of that state, is coming to an end.

The Government Analyst Food and Drug Department is advising importers/distributors of cosmetics that all Import License Application and Customs Entry forms submitted must be accompanied by a complete invoice from the manufacturers.

Practice without theory is blind. Theory without practice is sterile. Theory becomes a material force as soon as it is absorbed by the masses (Marx, Karl; 1872; Capital, Vol.

(Reuters) – The NBA’s New York Knicks have become so wretched that the city’s most prominent newspaper, the New York Times, says it is taking its writer off the beat temporarily and soliciting suggestions from readers on where he can “see the game played at a higher level.”

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexico’s President Enrique Pena Nieto, embroiled along with his wife and finance minister in a scandal over homes bought from and financed by a government contractor, plans no mea culpa, his spokesman said on Tuesday, dismissing any conflict of interest.

Dear Editor, I wish to bring to the attention of the Chancellor of the Judiciary, Chief Justice and the Guyana Bar Association a matter of serious concern which is affecting clients who are hiring some lawyers here on the Essequibo Coast to represent them in their cases in the Magistrate’s court.