Daily Archive: Sunday, April 24, 2022

Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Friday stated the Government’s commitment to use the proceeds from the oil and gas industry to develop and improve the lives of all Guyanese.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen today by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake.

SHANGHAI,  (Reuters) – Shanghai authorities battling an outbreak of COVID-19 have erected fences outside residential buildings, sparking fresh public outcry over a lockdown that has forced much of the city’s 25 million people indoors.

TAOS, N.M.,  (Reuters) – Wind-driven wildfires destroyed hundreds of structures in northern New Mexico and forced thousands to flee mountain villages as blazes burned unusually early in the year in the parched U.S.

The fourth Magnum Independence Futsal Cup was officially launched yesterday at the Fireside ‘Grill n Chill’ restaurant on Garnett Street, with the first round of fixtures set to commence today at the National Park tarmac, Thomas Lands.

On the back of an unbeaten half-century from Gladwin Henry, Everest Cricket Club Under-19 defeated Positive Foundation Agricola by 272 runs yesterday at  the Queen’s College ground.

GAICO Construction and General Services Inc on Saturday increased its dredging capabilities with the addition of a new US$7.5 million dredge that was commissioned by President Irfaan Ali at the company’s Nismes, West Bank Demerara wharf.

Although it was initially suspected that Paishnarine Hansraj, 25, and Justin Teixeira, 34, the two men found dead in the Guyana Marriott Hotel parking lot on Saturday, may have overdosed on a drug, investigators have been told that a substance found near them is suspected to be sodium cyanide, a poison which can be fatal in small doses.

An unbeaten century from national wicketkeeper/batsman, Tevin Imlach propelled Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) to a 154-run lead over Guyana National Industrial Cooperation (GNIC) on the first day of the Georgetown Cricket Association/GISE/Star Party Rental/Trophy Stall first-division, two-day tournament yesterday.

With Guyana receiving its first one million barrels of oil from the offshore Liza Unity oil platform, it is expected to net around US$106 million from the sale of the lift amid a huge spike in international fuel prices President Irfaan Ali yesterday said that government used the spot sale system to sell its share to ExxonMobil, a provision catered for under the crude lifting agreement, even as it continues to seek out a marketer or long term buyer for the remainder of its lifts.

The Gujarat Titans (GT) won a last-over thriller in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL)  against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight runs yesterday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. 

LONDON, (Reuters) – Tyson Fury scored a stunning technical knockout victory over Dillian Whyte, landing a right uppercut to deck the challenger in the sixth round and retain the WBC heavyweight world championship at a sold-out Wembley Stadium yesterday.

An Abram Zuil man, who was wanted for allegedly causing the death of a Courts branch manager in Essequibo, was apprehended on Friday after years of evading police.

After finding unexpected success with growing grapes locally, farmer Devon Gilead has his sights set on one day opening the country’s first vineyard—a dream that he is slowly making a reality.

Fifteen athletes between the ages of 14 and 17 will represent Guyana in five disciplines at the third South American Youth Games which will take place in Argentina from April 28 to May 8.

In preparation for the massive construction works to be undertaken at its Toroparu mine site, Canadian gold mining company Gran Colombia Mining (GCM) has commenced works on the 235 kilo-metres of access road stretching from Itabali, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, in Region Seven.

Eight teams will battle for the two remaining quarter-final spots when the Annual Mayor’s Cup nine-a-side Inter Ward/Village knockout football tournament continues at the Den Amstel ground today.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Jos Buttler scored another Twenty20 century to power Rajasthan Royals to the top of the Indian Premier League table but Friday’s 15-run win over Delhi Capitals was overshadowed by farcical protests over an umpiring decision in the final over.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday, announced the construction of a new four-lane highway from Crane, on the West Coast of Demerara, to Schoonord, on the West Bank.

Dear Editor, This state of affairs re the 2022 CXC Exams, and CARICOM/ COHSOD/CXC’s insistence on a ‘business as usual’ approach to the 2022 exams, in the 3rd academic year within the pandemic, is deeply embarrassing and damaging to our regional brand, and says much about our societies’ compassion towards our region’s children.

Pivoting from its focus on serving the needs of Guyana’s oil and gas sector, Ramps Logistics is now seeking to establish a foothold as a leading agricultural produce exporter and supplier to the North American market for Guyanese farmers.

Dear Editor, On Wednesday, the media reported that President Irfaan Ali will reach out to the Leader of the Opposition, Mr.

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered a comprehensive victory in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) after defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by nine wickets yesterday at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia resumed its assault on the last Ukrainian defenders holed up in a giant steel works in Mariupol yesterday, days after Moscow declared victory in the southern city and said its forces did not need to take the plant.

The Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU) is making efforts to position itself as a reputable bargaining agent for workers in the oil and gas sector, where it says locals face issues that include unequal pay, uncertified sick leave benefits, and lack of personal protective equipment.

IMOLA, Italy, (Reuters) – Formula One champion Max Verstappen won a sprint for pole position at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix yesterday as Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc stretched his overall lead to 40 points.

Dear Editor, Our country would benefit more from the implementation of the philosophy taught by the old Navajo proverb “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day.

Dear Editor, There is one recent sad video showing a tractor stuck and spinning its wheels while trying to pull out stuck cars and trucks on Easter Monday, as vehicles tried to exit the No.

Continuing their support for the Richard Faikall Police College, located at Suddie, in Region Two, Jay and Sylvia Sobhraj Foundation on Wednesday donated new computer systems and desk and chair units to the college.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) levelled their three match semifinal series against Castrol Strikers at 1-1, prevailing 3-1 on Friday in the Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) Senior Men’s League.

(Trinidad Guardian) – A police officer was shot and killed on Rich Plain Road, Diego Martin, yesterday, while conducting a search operation.

SEOUL, (Reuters) – North Korean state media yesterday trumpeted how the country has gained an “invincible power that the world cannot ignore and no one can touch” under Kim Jong Un, an apparent reference to its nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang prepares for a military holiday.

Some years ago, Marva Williams visited a doctor’s office and collapsed.

Dear Editor, I am a Guyanese resident in Jamaica but maintain my home in Ogle on the East Coast.

YENAGAO, Nigeria, (Reuters) – More than 100 people were killed overnight in an explosion at an illegal oil refining depot in Nigeria’s Rivers state, a local government official and an environmental group said yesterday.

(Barbados Nation) – Prominent businessman Ralph “Bizzy” Williams said Barbados can be entirely powered by sun, saving the country US$200 million a year.

Guyana men’s team was winless on day one of the Rugby America’s North 7s (RAN) Championship currently underway in The Bahamas. 

Nurtured by her godmother from a few months old and now a godmother to many, information technology (IT) business analyst Grace McCalman, 54, is among the pioneers of IT systems in both the local private and public service sectors.

Dear Editor, I had a letter today.  It’s not often I would try and grace your columns with this exciting information, but, yes today I received an envelope – from the UK originally – wrap-sealed in a plastic sleeve.

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn and a team of security officials recently attended a High Level Security Conference, which was held in Paramaribo, Suriname.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Thousands of Argentine farmers protested in Buenos Aires yesterday against President Alberto Fernandez, whose policies to contain food prices to curb rampant inflation have been criticized by the agricultural sector.

SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – China’s major financial hub of Shanghai reported more new COVID-19 related deaths yesterday as residents vented their anger over a harsh lockdown and strict censorship online.

(Reuters) – South Africa have confirmed a five-match Twenty20 International tour of India in June, a warm-up for both sides ahead of the World Cup in Australia in October and November.

Dear Editor, I had a letter today.  It’s not often I would try and grace your columns with this exciting information, but, yes today I received an envelope – from the UK originally – wrap-sealed in a plastic sleeve.

A 20-year-old labourer was yesterday taken into police custody after he was allegedly found in possession of 8.9 pounds of cannabis at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

Dear Editor, A few days ago I noticed about six persons protesting in front of Ministry of Housing and Water on Brickdam.

(Reuters) – Pakistan opener Abid Ali has been cleared by doctors to return to the field four months after undergoing angioplasty, the 34-year-old said.

Dear Editor, A few days ago I noticed about six persons protesting in front of Ministry of Housing and Water on Brickdam.

(Reuters) – A local Republican Party leader in North Carolina threatened to get a county elections director fired or have her pay cut unless she helped him gain illegal access to voting equipment, the state elections board told Reuters.

The statement captioning this article was made by the President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Hon.

“I happy fuh school to open. I know it guh be a lil hard because now you have to think about putting things in the lunch kit when before you know wah ever lil you get you just cook and left fuh them.

A Crane, West Coast Demerara (WCD) businessman was robbed of $1.5 million in gold jewellery on Friday night and the police have since arrested two of the three suspects.

Another birthday has come and gone.  I hear old Sam Beckett’s pessimistic shout: “We breathe, we change!

“He was not of an age but for all time.” (Ben Jonson, 1616) This weekend the world celebrates the birthday of William Shakespeare (April 23, 1564 – April 23, 1616), highly distinguished as the greatest playwright and poet known to the English language and the world.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Work-ers at a Panasonic auto parts plant in northern Mexico elected an independent union this week, marking another defeat for one of the country’s biggest labour organizations as Mexico seeks to strengthen worker rights in line with a new trade deal.

(Trinidad Express) – As the family of Debe grandmother Sita Jagessar await the results of an autopsy to find out what caused her death, a member of the family said they believe she was ambushed and killed in her home.

Mr Aubrey Norton comes to the leadership of the opposition as far as the public is concerned without the level of experience which would suggest either impressive negotiating skills or a personality disposed to restraint in political affairs.

Dear Editor, Law abiding citizens are confused and angry at the state of affairs in Guyana.

 Dear Editor, Law abiding citizens are confused and angry at the state of affairs in Guyana.

Trae Young made a go-ahead runner in the lane over Jimmy Butler with 4.4 seconds left as the host Atlanta Hawks defeated the Miami Heat 111-110 on Friday to cut their deficit in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series to 2-1.

Introduction Today’s column addresses the  fourth and final focus area for my critique of ExxonMobil’s actions in regard to the transition away from policies that reinforce global warming,  climate change, and in support of primary reliance on clean energy technologies in an environmentally-friendly energy  mix.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A gunman opened fire on random victims from a sniper’s nest in an apartment building near an elite prep school in the nation’s capital on Friday, wounding four people, before taking his own life as police closed in, officials said.

Seeking to help more people take better care of their necks and backs, a Guyana-born spinal surgeon is steering them towards meditation. 

Now that many of us are back in our gyms and happy to be there, myself included, it is time to put our heads down and make up for the time we have lost.

There is a peculiar independence and strength in Guyana’s junior chess players that is becoming evident as one replays and studies the games of the National Junior Championship.