Daily Archive: Monday, April 27, 2015

Texila American University today broke ground at the construction site for its new US$20M campus at Providence, East Bank Demerara, GINA said.

The pressure continues to build on Minister of Health Dr Bheri Ramsaran to resign with the constitutional body, Women and Gender Equality Commission being the latest to call for him to go.

On the wings of a fiery address by Bartica businesswoman Kamal Persaud, APNU+AFC presidential candidate David Granger last night laid out a plan for the Region Seven township focused on massive infrastructure, bolstered security and better health care.

(Trinidad Express) THE democracy of Trinidad and Tobago will be compromised if the London-based Privy Council is abolished as this country’s final court of appeal and replaced by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) without a referendum from the population.

Government has granted appro-val for cable and internet service provider E-Networks Inc to land its own fibre-optic cable here from Brazil.

Having promised 25,000 “high quality” jobs in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector in their 2011 Manifesto, the PPP/C is aiming lower and in its 2015 manifesto has promised 5,000 jobs from the construction of call centres even as other job promises made have failed to materialize.

At the People’s Progres-sive Party/Civic (PPP/C) rally held at Stewartville, West Coast Demerara yesterday, former president of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo urged the armed forces to “think before you vote.”

Gun-toting bandits yesterday robbed a Crabwood Creek jeweller of approximately $2.5 million in cash and jewellery as he was making his way out of Black Bush Polder, Corentyne via the Yakusari access road.

  By Roger Wong   After hitting a primary school child with his speeding motorcycle in Sophia on Saturday, the rider, who fled the scene and later escaped from police, was nabbed and handed over to the lawmen yesterday.

Over the next two weeks a number of Guyanese children who suffer from congenital heart defects will undergo free cardiac surgeries at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC).

A delegation representing 28 civic and religious organisations on Thursday met with the APNU-AFC leadership to present a number of policy recommendations they are hoping to persuade the contesting parties to the upcoming elections to adopt.

A week after its grand opening, the Guyana Marriott is still in the process of completing necessary work to finish the hotel and have all the amenities up and running.

With just two weeks until General Elections, the APNU+AFC Coalition will be releasing its party manifesto this week.

The Ministry of Housing and Water on Thursday allocated 153 house lots at Ondeerneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast in keeping with the theme  ‘Live the Guyanese Dream-Home Ownership Made Easier’.

The Berbice Bridge Company Incorporated (BBCI) yesterday said that it had provided “almost equal” numbers of toll waivers to the two major political groups for their rallies in the Ancient County.

Just over one month since the body of Ramesh Katarhnauth was discovered on the Kitty seawall relatives believe that the case has been forgotten.

The Indian Arrival Committee (IAC), in preparation for the celebration of the 177th anniversary of Indian Arrival, will host its customary Mela events, which will commence on May 1 and end on May 5.

Bharrat Jagdeo when he was president, ordered the Military Central Intel-ligence Division (MCID) which was pursuing drug trafficker Roger Khan, shuttered fearing that it may have also led to the arrest of senior government functionaries, a retired army officer has said.

After first hosting the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Visual Arts Exhibition 11 years ago, Guyana will once again host the annual showcase of Caribbean secondary school students’ best visual arts works beginning today.

Guyana’s premier thoroughbred, Score’s Even was anticipated to return to its winning ways yesterday following a fifth place finish on Easter Sunday.

Ben Mekdeci and Nyron Joseph continued their unbeaten run in group-A section of the Kraft/Toucan Industries junior skill level tourney, clinching two victories each on Saturday at the Georgetown Club Racquet Complex.

Gandhi Youth Organisation (GYO) upset Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) by an innings and 13 runs yesterday at the DCC ground to keep their quarter final chances alive.

Dear Editor,   SN reported (‘`Pure hogwash’, Businessman challenges Ramotar on lack of timber value-added processing’, 25 April 2015) remarks on the forest sector by President Ramotar at the GMSA business lunch on 22 April. 

Dear Editor,   There are more than justifiable calls for Minister Ramsaran to step aside.

Nicola Ramdyhan defeated her mother and national coach Shelly Daly-Ramdyhan to win the Assuria ladies singles Open title in the final played Saturday at the National Racquet Centre.

The Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) has officially shortlisted their final travelling roster to face off against Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) rivals Suriname in a three match international series in the Dutch nation.

Dear Editor,   “The success of democracy depends, in the end, on the reliability of the judgments we citizens make, and hence upon our capacity and determination to weigh arguments and evidence rationally.”

Dear Editor,   Whatever may be the motive underlying the campaign style of former President Bharrat Jagdeo, there is widespread agreement that the rhetoric, invectives and undisguised race-baiting in all his speeches bode ill for the country.

Santos FC, Renaissance-A and Western Tigers secured comprehensive wins when the inaugural I-Net Communications sponsored Fruta Conquerors U13 Football League commenced Saturday at the Tucville ground.

(Reuters) – West Indies captain Denesh Ramdin said he was hopeful that all-rounder Jason Holder will be fit for the third and final test against England in Barbados on Friday.

Dear Editor,   I noted the response of Mr.Walter Persaud `All private cane farmers treated alike’ (SN April 22, 2015) to Mr.

DELHI, India, CMC-West Indies opener Chris Gayle slammed a hostile half century to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a convincing ten wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here yesterday.

GAINSVILLE, Florida, CMC – Bahamian Shaunae Miller ran the fastest time in the world this year in the women’s 400 metres, when she captured the event in a personal best at the Tom Jones Memorial Classic here Friday.

Dear Editor,   I join with others in expressing utter disgust at Minister Ramsaran’s abuse of Sherlina Nageer.

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC-Trinidad and Tobago spinner Samuel Badree says he is eager to showcase his skills to young Australian spinners during a training camp there next month.

Dear Editor, Let me say from the beginning that I do not live in Guyana and, therefore, whichever party coasts to victory in the upcoming national elections would have minimal effect on my life.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – The chief of Pakistan’s main spy agency is spearheading a campaign to wrest control of the teeming port city of Karachi from a powerful political party, the military’s latest, and some say boldest, foray into civilian life in recent years.

Dear Editor, For the benefit of relevant stakeholders, including those who would defend the sugar industry with obfuscations about its cane farming sector, see letter `All private cane farmers treated alike’ (SN April 22, 2015), this writer can legitimately lay claim to being an active participant in pioneering the development of small cane farming across the industry in the 1960’s, not only by organising the groups into cooperatives a category which is omitted from GuySuCo’s reference to ‘private farmers’; but also a contributor to the drafting of what is known as the National Cane Farming Committee Act (1965).

ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC- Skipper Denesh Ramdin says West Indies have paid the price for losing six wickets in the first session of play on the final day of the second test match against England at the national stadium here on Saturday.

A(Trinidad Guardian) By the end of this year, the first antibiotic-free and hormone-free chicken farm is expected to be established in T&T.

KATHMANDU, (Reuters) – Thousands of desperate Nepalese huddled under tents and sought scarce food and medical supplies last night, two days after a massive quake killed more than 2,500 people, as overwhelmed authorities struggled to care for the wounded and homeless.

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, (Reuters) – England captain Alastair Cook gave the credit for Saturday’s second-test win over West Indies to James Anderson after the seam bowler’s blistering spell in the morning transformed the game.

BUJUMBURA, (Reuters) – Burundian police shot dead two protesters and wounded at least one other yesterday, the Red Cross said, in demonstrations against the president seeking a third term which critics say would violate a constitutional limit of two terms.

LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – Nothing, it seems, and certainly not Blake Lively, can get “Furious 7” to slam on the brakes.

(Jamaica Observer) Jamaica’s taxation levels are higher than most of its developing nation peers, according to a new study by UHY, an international accountancy network.

By Dr Arif Bulkan   Arif Bulkan lectures in the Faculty of Law at the University of the West Indies     Under Guyana’s laws, Minister of Health Bheri Ramsaran’s attack on Sherlina Nageer at the Whim Magistrate’s Court, which included telling her to ‘F- off’, calling her a “little piece of shit” and threatening to have her stripped, qualifies as harassment if it occurred in the context of persons who are associated with each other.

Dear Editor,   Looking at the results of past elections you can only draw one conclusion and that is `The People are Winning.’

This is the third article in a four-part series on the above subject.

CLEVELAND, (Reuters) – Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist last week – the last of the four bandmates to earn the honor in a ceremony in Cleveland celebrating some of the biggest stars of rock music.

Dear Editor, Not unexpectedly, Dr. H. Jeffrey has responded to my letter published in the SN and Chronicle Newspapers in relation to his “Alliance” theory in his SN column of the 15th April, intituled “Alliance did not bring down the PPP”.

(Trinidad Express) An exercise conducted on Saturday morning in Morvant by officers of the North Eastern Division Task Force resulted in the discovery of a Uzi submachine gun, a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, and an army jacket.

This week on What the People Say we asked persons to comment on whether they would be voting at the May 11 elections and if the campaigns are addressing their issues.

It must rank as one of the supreme ironies of this season that mere months after he headed a Commonwealth observer mission to the Sri Lankan General Elections, which by its very nature would have required evenhandedness and diplomatic skills, that former President Jagdeo has plunged headlong into the most virulent and partisan rabble-rousing on the political platform on behalf of himself and his party.

Dear Editor,   I believe that this Election on 11 May, 2015 there will be a clear winner and a clear loser.

(Barbados Nation) Watch what you post on social media – the police are watching.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Actor Ben Affleck said Tuesday he regretted asking a PBS documentary show profiling his ancestors to not include a relative who was an owner of slaves, saying he was embarrassed by the revelation.

(The Sports Xchange) – Guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and forward Draymond Green combined for 86 points to power the Golden State Warriors to a 109-98 points victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, completing a first-round playoff sweep of their best-of-seven series.

BALTIMORE, (Reuters) – Baltimore’s mayor and police yesterday again blamed outside agitators for violence and vandalism that flared during a mostly peaceful protest over last week’s death of a young black man who sustained an unexplained spinal injury while under arrest.

Part of the crowd at the PPP/C rally at Stewartville, West Demerara last evening.

Bartica businesswoman Kamal Persaud last evening addressing the APNU+AFC rally in Bartica.