Daily Archive: Saturday, July 16, 2022

Thousands of residents along the East Coast Demerara corridor are set to benefit from a massive housing development, a release from the CHPA said today.

APNU+AFC today rejected a recommendation from the Privileges Committee for the suspension of eight of its MPs over a ruckus in Parliament during which the parliamentary mace was seized by one of its members.

(Trinidad Guardian) Twenty-six-year-old Stephan Ravello was shot dead a mere feet away from his Marabella home early yesterday morning.

KUALA LUMPUR,  (Reuters) – The heirs of a 19th century sultanate are seeking to seize Malaysian government assets around the world in a bid to enforce a $14.9 billion arbitration award they won against the Southeast Asian nation, despite a stay on the case handed by a French court, their lawyers told Reuters.

Having determined that a man, who was on remand for more than nine years, had his fundamental rights under Article 144 (1) of the Constitution violated, Justice Sandil Kissoon yesterday ordered that criminal matters against him be stayed permanently and that he be released forthwith from the custody of the Guyana Prison Service.

A 21-year-old man succumbed on Monday, days after he was brutally stabbed while liming at a bar in Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD) and his family is calling for justice amidst fears that his attacker has left the country.

Taxi driver Feroze Shakeer was on Friday sentenced to 16 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old girl.

Following an undertaking given by the Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall SC, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton is now under no obligation to respond to President Irfaan Ali’s request for consultation regarding the appointment of Clifton Hicken who is currently acting as Commissioner of Police.

Minister of Human Services and Social Security Dr Vindhya Persaud on Wednesday confirmed that Ann Greene is no longer director of the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA).

With members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community and their allies expected to take to the streets of Georgetown today for a pride parade, the Society Against Sexual Orientation Discrimination (SASOD) is urging the government to make tangible steps towards the decriminalisation of same-sex intimacy in Guyana.

Facing some of the world’s best 100-metre sprinters didn’t faze Emanuel Archibald, who, however, completed a satisfying day’s work on Day One of the World Athletics Championships yesterday in Eugene, United States “It was good for me and it shows what could happen when you exposed among the best,” said Archibald after a steep improvement in the heats after making it from the qualifying rounds earlier in the day.

President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday emphasised that his administration would be continually reviewing Guyana’s Local Content Act to close loopholes that could be exploited by investors.

Guyana moved one step closer to winning the girls team title at the 2022 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships, defeating holders and previously unbeaten Barbados yesterday at the Georgetown Club Facility, Camp Street.

Wärtsilä is preparing to set up a field services office in Guyana and has begun recruitment for a local team.

Seventeen-year-old Jahiem Peters has been released from the custody of the police following an order from High Court Judge Simone Morris-Ramlall, who found his detention beyond the statutory 72 hours to have been unlawful.

Wrapping up Season Two of his podcast Common Cent$ last weekend, Matthew Gaul hosted a Common Cent$ Collo-quium and Business Mixer which saw the attendance of over 170 people seeking to gain financial literacy and network.

Reminding that much work needs to be done to meet the demands of the public, acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken has warned Guyana Police Force (GPF) ranks that that anyone found in breach of the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will face the consequences.

There are certain fruits that offer more enjoyment than simply eating as is.

In recognition of outstanding service for the first half of this year, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday presented more than $88 million in cash and prizes to a number of its ranks for their notable performances, including breakthroughs in high profile cases.

Dear Editor, I read with great satisfaction the Editorial “Diminishing green spaces,” Stabroek News, July 15, 2022 and let me say that I support every sentence contained within.

Feminism, over the years, has become a useful marketing tool for many women-led businesses and companies in general.

Dear Editor, As the National Toshaos Conference winds down there is much hope and optimism in our hinterland communities, as one of our Amerindian leaders projected into the future.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said yesterday he told Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he held him responsible for the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, shortly after exchanging a fist bump with the kingdom’s de facto ruler.

The Ministry of Health on Friday reported a total of 103 new COVID-19 cases.

While Canada remains committed to improving its relations with Guyana and the wider Caribbean, High Commissioner Mark Berman says that his country is seeking to diversify its trade relations with Guyana in an effort to contribute to the rebuilding of a resilient global economy.

The Golden Om Dharmic Youth Organisation’s much anticipated Shri Krishna Leela will hit the stage this evening, at the organisation’s centre in Reliance, East Canje, Berbice.

Dear Editor, Ms Laura George, of the Amerindian Peoples’ Association (APA), has said repeatedly that she was misquoted by the Stabroek News when the newspaper claimed she said that the Amerindian Land Titling (ALT) project had been started under the David Granger Administration.

With a week prior to departure, Guyana’s pugilists have their hard hats on in the gym training overtime to fight for spots on the podium at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.

VINNYTSIA, Ukraine,  (Reuters) A Ukrainian city far from the frontline grieved its dead from a missile strike, including a 4-year-old girl, as Russian bombardment rained down on towns across the country.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – The Peruvian government yesterday said the country runs the risk of being unable to host the Organization of American States (OAS) annual General Assembly this year because of a congressional decision opposing gender neutral bathrooms.

A Sussex Street, Albouystown man was on Friday remanded to prison after police say he shot at another man after threatening him.

Dear Editor, The caricature of President Ali masquerading in an immaculate thobe/dishdasha with the full keffiyeh head gear, could easily be mistaken for a Saudi Prince welcoming other Arab dignitaries in Riyadh or Mecca.  

Patrons have a last opportunity to view Link Show 36 tonight and tomorrow evening at the National Culture Centre.

After two years of virtual celebrations, the African Cultural and Deve-lopment Association’s (ACDA) annual Emancipation Day festivities return to the National Park on August 1.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexican military captured yesterday notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, convicted for the murder and torture of a U.S.

Dear Editor, I am a final year student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Management (PM) at the University of Guyana, Turkeyen Campus.

The police arrested two men on Thursday afternoon after a car chase in the city and they are expected to file drug charges against them after they tried to dump a quantity of cannabis that was reportedly in their possession.

The Milo Secondary School Football Championship resumes today at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue with the quarterfinals.

(Trinidad Express) Eight police officers have been detained following the deaths of three men in Morvant in 2020.

KHIMKI, Russia, (Reuters) – Lawyers defending U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner told a Russian court yesterday she was prescribed medical cannabis in the United States for a chronic injury, a Reuters journalist at the courtroom reported.

(Cricinfo) Barnstorming centuries from Paul Stirling and Harry Tector gave New Zealand an almighty scare but they survived it to defend 360 in a 719-run slugfest on a true Malahide track.

Producer Randy LaFleur hosts ‘The Beginning’, a live concert, on July 22 at the Theatre Guild Playhouse from 6 pm featuring local gospel artist Donette Andrews.

EUGENE, Oregon, (Reuters) – American Fred Kerley blasted out a warning that he, and the springy Hayward Field track, are in hot form as he blasted to a 9.79 seconds victory in the World Championships 100m heats yesterday, but Olympic champion Lamont Jacobs looked rusty.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council yesterday unanimously threatened targeted sanctions against criminal gangs and human rights abusers in Haiti and called on countries to stop a flow of guns to the strife-torn Caribbean country.

Dear Editor, The swift conclusion of the investigation into the burning of the teen while in custody of the state must be commended. 

West Indies will be looking to end their losing streak against Bangladesh in the 50-over format as the two square off in the final One Day International at the National Stadium, Providence.

Daily, the news in Guyana unfolds like a Lifetime movie, a soap opera, or a poorly written horror/thriller.

(Trinidad Guardian) Members of the Law Association of T&T have narrowly voted against a no-confidence motion in Attorney General Reginald Armour, SC.

As stated in the July 14th editorial of this newspaper, the announcement on July 8th  by the government that an agreement had been signed that would see a team of medical specialists from Mount Sinai Health System in New York deployed here for training exercises at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) is welcome news. 

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Captain Nicholas Pooran has alluded to “frustrating times” for West Indies’ batsmen in the wake of the latest One-Day International defeat to Bangladesh, but said his side would continue to work diligently to solve their batting crisis.

SAINT ETIENNE, France, (Reuters) – Mads Pedersen claimed his maiden Tour de France win after a strong showing in the 13th stage, a 193-km ride from Le Bourg d’Oisans yesterday.

(BBC) West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach will return to Surrey for the rest of the County Championship season.