Daily Archive: Wednesday, April 27, 2022

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) today held an emergency meeting to discuss several matters related to the Regional Examinations.

WARSAW/SOFIA/KYIV,  (Reuters) – Russia halted gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland today for rejecting its demand for payment in roubles, taking direct aim at European economies in a move that also exposed divisions in the EU on how to respond to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

JAKARTA,  (Reuters) – Indonesia widened the scope of its export ban on raw materials for cooking oil to include crude and refined palm oil, its chief economic minister said today, leaving markets in shock over the latest policy reversal.

President Irfaan Ali (standing) in conversation with (from left) Sir Clive Lloyd, former British High Commissioner to Guyana Greg Quinn and Dr David Dabydeen.

President Irfaan Ali (right) today, held discussions with Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson (left) on matters relating to Guyana’s agriculture agenda, the country’s energy potential and Prime Minister Johnson’s Coalition of Forest Alliance Initiative.

Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony today expressed sympathy to the family, friends, and colleagues of Lolita Rebeiro who passed away last evening.

 (Reuters) – A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to five years in jail today after finding her guilty in the first of 11 corruption cases she faces, a source with knowledge of the proceedings said.

ISLAMABAD,  (Reuters) – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif today appointed Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, son of assassinated former premier Benazir Bhutto, as foreign minister, giving his coalition ally a senior role in repairing frayed ties with the United States and other Western countries.

Foulis pedal cyclist Hanchan Basdeo died yesterday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital following an accident on Monday on the Enmore Access Road.

(Trinidad Guardian) Gun violence has again rocked Fyzabad, leaving a young man dead and his cousin in a critical condition.

In a pitch to United Kingdom (UK) investors on the advantages of investing here, President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that his government will create the infrastructure for development while disclosing that discussions are ongoing with the United Arab Emirates to build a deepwater port.

Eight persons were yesterday awarded cash grants through the Guyana Economic Development Trust (GEDT) to support their unique innovations and businesses.

The construction of a $650 million pump station at Canal Number 1, West Bank Demerara and a 10-tonne paddy seed dryer and pre-cleaning facility at Black Bush Polder, Corentyne, Berbice, are among the over $1 billion worth of contracts signed yesterday by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey Norton says that the current dissatisfaction of his advisor Dr Richard Van West-Charles stems from him not being approved as the lead on future engagements  between the government and opposition.

Unable to undertake critical maintenance work during the day, the management of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Company is piloting a new system by executing much needed works on the harbour bridge at nights, General Manager Wayne Watson said.

A Coverden man died yesterday morning after he was struck down by a lorry while attempting to cross the Bagotstown Public Road.

At a recent meeting in preparation for their appearance at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Finance Secretary Sukrishnalall Pasha stated that he had informed several permanent secretaries to desist from the practice of making advance payments to companies which are deemed as reputable.

A man accused of raping a young woman was on Monday afternoon freed after a jury acquitted him.

The Lady Jaguars departed local shores yesterday to compete in the 2022 Concacaf Women’s U17 Championship in the Dominican Republic with a date against powerhouse and group E winner Mexico  Saturday in the round of 16 stage.

A mason was last Friday remanded to prison on a charge that he murdered a fellow North West District (NWD) man.

Following an exciting opening night on Sunday, the Magnum Independence Futsal Cup resumes today with another round of group fixtures at the National Park Tarmac, Thomas Lands.

Police in Region Seven are investigating the disappearance of a 27-year-old Essequibo Coast miner on April 15 at Toroparu Backdam, Lower Puruni River.

Zanneel Nirmala Williams, 25, who was caught while trying to smuggle over 20 pounds of cocaine onto a flight last week, is now awaiting sentencing, while her two co-accused have been granted bail. 

Dear Editor, The PPP/C government has embarked on a building boom that is receiving worldwide attention.

Joshua Williams, the murder accused who was recently held by police, was arraigned on Monday to face to the charge.

Dear Editor, Kindly allow me space in your widely read newspaper, to clarify and correct some glaring inaccuracies in a letter which appeared in your Saturday’s edition (23-04-22), written by Mr.

A 34-year-old aircraft mechanic and a 54-year-old business manager were Monday night robbed by two persons, one of whom was armed with a handgun.

National table tennis coach Linden Johnson is confident that the players set to participate at the third South American Youth Games in Argentina will give a good account of themselves.

A team from the  Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) yesterday met with Leader of the PNCR and Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton and his delegation.

WARSAW/SOFIA/KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia halted gas supplies to Poland under the Yamal contract yesterday, data from the European Union network of gas transmission operators showed, in a deepening of the rift between the West and Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Dear Editor, To understand the ongoing brutal contretemps between representatives of the Guyanese and Trinidadian business community we need to do so from a class perspective.

President Irfaan Ali and members of his delegation attended a welcome dinner last evening in London.

Dear Editor, I wish to advise citizens concerned about Government and Governance to make sure members of their circle keep an eye on the weekly and special publications of the Official Gazette.

LAS BAMBAS, Peru,  (Reuters) – Chinese-owned MMG Ltd’s 1208.HK huge Las Bambas copper mine in Peru is considering a plan to evict indigenous communities that have camped on the property and forced a production halt, according to an executive and a document seen by Reuters.

Candidate Master Taffin Khan is the sole leader after four rounds of the Guyana Chess Federation second Gaico-sponsored Grand Prix tournament.

Dear Editor, It is good to see the PAC is getting firm and ordering condign action against an errant official. 

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Former President Donald Trump must pay a fine of $10,000 per day starting yesterday until he complies with a subpoena to hand over material about his business practices to New York’s attorney general, a New York judge said, adding that the clock was ticking on completing the probe.

(Trinidad Express) Some 46 per cent of organisations reported experiencing fraud or financial crime over the last 24 months, according to PwC’s Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey 2022.

A 30-year-old contractor was on Monday night robbed of devices and cash totalling more than half a million dollars when he was pounced on by two armed suspects while walking along Kaikan Street, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown Following the robbery, the suspects escaped with one iPhone valued $120,000, one Apple laptop computer valued $430,000, and $80,000 in cash.

Dear Editor, It is an excellent idea that the Doctor has suggested.

On 5th April, Wang Yu, the iconic martial arts movie star passed away in Taipei, Taiwan, after a prolonged illness.

KARACHI, Pakistan,  (Reuters) – A suspected female suicide bomber killed three Chinese teachers in Karachi yesterday, police and officials said, drawing strong condemnation from Beijing, in the first major attack this year against nationals of long-time ally China working in Pakistan.

(Trinidad Express) The Government rejected the suggestion that Pegasus software should be bought, National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds said on Monday.

The Health Ministry yesterday reported 19 new COVID-19 cases. The cases were confirmed from 1,533 tests that were done.

The Mayor’s Cup Inter-Ward nine-a-side knockout football tournament will conclude Sunday at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground, Bourda following the quarterfinals, the semi-finals and the final.

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – After one of the greatest of Champions League semi-final clashes, Manchester City will take a 4-3 lead into the second leg of their tie against Real Madrid following an extraordinary encounter at the Etihad Stadium yesterday.

PUNE, India, CMC – Shimron Hetmyer had little impact but Rajasthan Royals marched to their third win on the trot and sixth of the season, with a convincing 29-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League here yesterday.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Superstar sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce believes she can break the world 100 metres record this season as she prepares for her World title defence, and continues to take aim at the Paris 2024 Olympics.