Daily Archive: Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Avemanen Permaul was this afternoon remanded to prison after he was charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Waynumattie Permaul, who he has confessed to killing and then burying in a shallow grave.

(Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Tuesday criticized as “radical” a draft U.S.

An assault charge against businessman and A New and United Guyana (ANUG) executive Kian Jabour has been withdrawn.

The Heads of Mission of the ABC-EU countries say that press attention to accountability has never been more important in Guyana with the large revenue stream entering government coffers.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday said that ExxonMobil’s proposed Uaru well development in the Atlantic will require an impact study and if the go-ahead is given it would see a total of more than one million barrels of oil per day being extracted from five platforms by the second quarter of 2027.

A New and United Guyana (ANUG) yesterday called for major relief for the working class utilising monies accruing from oil sales.

Days after declaring that he stood by his explanation to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, former engineer of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Dannie Ramdolar has written to the PAC to apologise for his actions and to ask that the body review their decision for a criminal probe of his conduct.

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2022 today, the Guyana Press Association (GPA) is urging the Guyana Government to assure journalists and media houses that it does not and will not utilise spyware such as Pegasus.

President Irfaan Ali has warned about the “locking out” of new suppliers of oil like Guyana in the global drive to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

On the occasion of May Day, Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton has called on the government to begin collective bargaining.

Space Gym 2.0, a state-of-the-art, family friendly facility, packed with first-class features, is now welcoming new members to sign up and enjoy their sweat sessions.

The opening day of the Guyana Harpy Eagles’ three-day practice match between Keemo Paul’s XI and Leon Johnson’s XI was dominated by the bowlers yesterday at Everest Cricket Club ground.

ExxonMobil Corporation on Friday announced estimated first-quarter 2022 earnings of US$5.5 billion, or US$1.28 per share assuming dilution.

For a number of months, members of the public have been complaining about the rise in the cost of living particularly for food items.

Devaun Barrington put the nation on notice as to who is the best 800m athlete by out sprinting his competition in the final 300 metres in the highlight of meet two of the five-part Arrowhead League staged at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora on Sunday.

The Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine on Wednesday handed over six stretchers to the Guyana Fire and Rescue Service-Emergency Medical Services, which were donated by the Embassy of the United States of America.

In its twenty-second year, Diamond Fire and General Insurance Inc (DFGI) has opened its latest branch at Lot 17 Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara.

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development is currently in the final stages of acquiring a new area for a landfill site in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).

Defending champions Bent Street, Future Stars, Showstoppers and Belfield Warriors all were win winners’ row Sunday as the Magnum Independence Cup continued at the National Park Tarmac, Thomas Lands.

KYIV/LVIV, (Reuters) – The European Union was preparing sanctions on Russian oil sales over its invasion of Ukraine after a major shift yesterday by Germany, Russia’s biggest energy customer, that could deprive Moscow of a large revenue stream within days.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Government recently announced some major development plans for Region 6.

After conducting 532 tests, the Ministry of Health yesterday reported two new cases of the novel Coronavirus.

(Reuters) – The three known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa massacre that saw a white mob murder scores of Blacks and raze much of their neighbourhood can proceed with a lawsuit seeking reparations for the death and destruction, a judge in Oklahoma ruled yesterday.

Four exciting matches are anticipated this evening when the quarterfinals of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Street’ Linden edition kicks off at the Silver City Tarmac.

Government Technical Institute (GTI) and the Guyana School of Agriculture recorded wins when the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) tertiary league continued Sunday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

Dear Editor, A handful of recent issues caught my attention, on which I share a quick thought or two. 

(Reuters) – Activists in the British Virgin Islands yesterday protested against a proposal to put the overseas British territory under control of the United Kingdom, days after the BVI premier was jailed in Miami on charges of conspiring to traffic drugs.

A large delegation from Guyana is in Houston, Texas for the annual Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) – reputedly the largest oil and gas sector trade show in the world.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A leaked initial draft majority opinion suggests the U.S.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA) have extended condolences to West Indies test cricketer Veerasammy Permaul on the death of his mother.

Dear Editor, Kindly allow me space in your newspaper to call upon the Police and other relevant authorities to do something about the onslaught of the loudest ‘music’ with the most vulgar lyrics, that takes place every Sunday afternoon on the Marriott Hotel beach, Kingston, ironically within a stone’s throw of the Eve Leary Police headquarters.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Gustavo Petro, the leftist front-runner in Colombia’s presidential election, yesterday canceled events in the country’s coffee region because of what his office said was a plot by a crime gang to attempt to take his life.

Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton says that he is still awaiting an invitation from President Irfaan Ali for talks.

The Guyana Committee of Services (GCOS) will be hosting its annual 5K Independence health fitness run and walk on May 15 in recognition of Guyana’s 56th Independence Anniversary.

WASHINGTON/PARIS/DUBAI, May 2 (Reuters) – Western officials have largely lost hope the Iran nuclear deal can be resurrected, sources familiar with the matter said, forcing them to weigh how to limit Iran’s atomic program even as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has divided the big powers.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – Spanish authorities have detected “Pegasus” spyware in the mobile phones of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Defence Minister Margarita Robles, the government minister for the presidency, Felix Bolanos, said today.

By Nina L. Khrushcheva NEW YORK – In late 1999, as the frail Boris Yeltsin searched for a successor among the ranks of the security services, a bleak joke circulated in Russia.

Earlier last  month at a conference on Caribbean security, Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, spoke about the consequences of the war in Ukraine and the now unavoidable impact it will have on the cost of food, energy, fertiliser, and transport.

Last weekend’s UncappeD event at the National Stadium blew a breath of fresh air across a section of the country’s entrepreneurial landscape that had been blighted by the Covid-19 pandemic for the preceding two years.

(IPL) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were back to their winning ways in the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after registering a seven wicket victory over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) yesterday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. 

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Haitians in the capital Port-au-Prince fled their homes yesterday as gun battles broke out between rival gangs, according to a Reuters witness, following clashes between armed groups that killed at least 20 last week.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni expects Ravindra Jadeja, freed from the burden of the captaincy, to make a bigger contribution for them, especially by fixing their sloppy catching in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Senior Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh on Friday attended the opening of Suriname-based Assuria’s 9th Branch Office at Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast.

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Defender Raphael Varane scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester United returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford on a night of potential farewells at Old Trafford.

Dear Editor, May I comment on the letter written by Rajiv R, titled, `After two years Caribbean Airlines still working on my refund’ SN April 30, 2022.

(Reuters) – Former world number one Simona Halep stepped up her French Open preparations with a 6-4 6-4 victory over American Coco Gauff to march into the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open yesterday while Andy Murray won on clay for the first time in five years.

(Reuters) – UEFA has banned Russia from the Women’s European Championship in July and from participating in qualifying for next year’s World Cup following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, European soccer’s governing body said yesterday.

(Reuters) – Multiple Olympic and world champion Mo Farah said his elite track career could be over after he finished runner-up in the London 10,000 yesterday on his return to action.