Daily Archive: Thursday, August 25, 2022

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has extended condolences on the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Hartley Liverpool.

Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Staff, Brigadier Godfrey Bess recently spearheaded a four-day military exchange visit to the Florida National Guard (FLNG) Headquarters, St Augustine, Florida.

KARACHI, Pakistan, (Reuters) – Historic monsoon rains and flooding in Pakistan have affected more than 30 million people over the last few weeks, the country’s climate change minister said today, calling the situation a “climate-induced humanitarian disaster of epic proportions.”

  BUDAPEST, (Reuters) – The firing of Hungary’s two top weather forecasters after a big storm predicted by the National Meteorological Service did not materialise has drawn protests at home and abroad, with meteorologists calling for their reinstatement.

 (Reuters) – A Venezuelan man has been indicted for allegedly laundering the proceeds of inflated procurement contracts obtained via millions of dollars in bribes to officials at Venezuelan oil venture Petropiar, the U.S.

Two weeks after he went public with damning allegations, including that of a cover-up in the murder investigation of gold dealer Ricardo Fagundes, the police have been advised to institute several criminal charges against Detective Sergeant Dion Bascom.

Acting Chief Justice Roxane George SC has decried the failure to constitute or reconstitute the constitutional service commissions in a timely manner, calling the situation “highly unfortunate.”

Several fishermen affected by the dredging of the Demerara River mouth as part of Phase One of the Vreed-en-Hoop shore base project have already been compensated, according to developer NRG Holdings.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony yesterday said the order of vaccines for persons exposed to the monkeypox viral disease that the ministry has been able to procure is expected to be shipped into the country by the end of September.

The Ministry of Education yesterday, signed a $566.9 million contract for the reconstruction of the North Ruimveldt Secondary School building that was destroyed by fire on June 19, 2021.

A 50-year-old man died on Saturday after he allegedly struck his head during a dispute with a relative at their North Ruimveldt, Georgetown home.

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is investigating a minor incident which occurred on Sunday evening at the Eugene Correia International Airport (ECIA), Ogle, when the plane that landed President Irfaan Ali and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley veered off the concrete taxiway, sources say.

As the deadlock continues between coalition partners APNU and AFC over the selection of a candidate to fill the post of Vice Chair of Region 10, Chair of the Alliance For Change (AFC) Cathy Hughes is maintaining that the party is independent and that the APNU has no role to play in its selection of representatives.

Co-founder and former leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC) Raphael Trotman is expected to resign from the National Assembly next week, according to the party.

With the written judgment of the Chief Justice’s ruling on Tuesday invalidating the composition of the Police Service Commission (PSC) still to be made available to lawyers in the case, Justice Gino Persaud has further deferred moving ahead with the challenge before him on the suspension of the former members of the body.

While highlighting that most of the countries in the Latin America and Caribbean region are being adversely affected by the steep rises in energy prices, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has identified that Guyana is among the few countries in the region benefitting from increased energy costs.

A contract valued $64.9 million has been awarded to the Devcon Construction and Contracting Services for the rehabilitation of a sunken section of Lamaha Street, near the intersection with Irving Street, in Georgetown.

Viroshni Persaud, also known as ‘Roshni’, 19, the young bride who was left widowed after Tuesday’s collision at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice, remains in a stable condition at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital.

Royal Timbers Inc (RTI) has received environmental authorisation for its logging project in Region Seven.

A Guyana Fire Service (GFS) Investigation has found that last month’s fire at the St.

With the team slated to depart local shores on Saturday for the CONCACAF U17 Men’s Football Qualifiers in Florida, USA, head-coach Vurlon Mills has affirmed that the primary objective is to qualify for the elimination section of the competition, which is slated for Guatemala in 2023.

Ianna Thomas, a Guyanese woman who escaped immigration custody on Monday in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, has been recaptured by the authorities.

Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old Pomeroon resident, whose lifeless body was discovered on Monday at a Bartica property hours after he complained of feeling unwell.

Defending champion Cummings Lodge, along with West Ruimveldt, Dolphin, and Patentia, earned quarterfinal berths following the Round of 16 wins in the Boy’s division of the ExxonMobil U14 Football Championship yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.

As investigators remain hopeful of cracking the brutal murder of 35-year-old Romeo Randolph and bringing justice to his family, there have been no new leads or arrest since the man’s body was found more than two weeks ago.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Refereeing Department successfully conducted a FIFA Member Association training course for several officials at the National Training Centre, Providence, East Bank Demerara, according to a release from the federation.

The Guyana Police Force’s Traffic Department has recorded a total of 59 fatal accidents for the year so far, which represents a “slight” decrease when compared with the same period last year.

Dear Editor, Even I wondered what I was doing in front of Stabroek Market on a darkening Sunday afternoon two days ago.

Dear Editor, The Minister of Public Works was overheard describing having a set of infrastructural works in the hinterland regions being completed to international standards – presumably not comparable with the Thomas Lands Road faux pas.

Responding to claims by Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) retired Justice Claudette Singh that her decisions are grounded in the law, Opposition Com-missioner Vincent Alexander has said that she has misconceived the nature of the body, which can go beyond interpreting and making decisions based on the law.

KYIV, (Reuters) – At least 22 people died and dozens were wounded yesterday when Russian rocket strikes hit a Ukrainian town and set a passenger train on fire, officials said, as the nation marked 31 years since its independence from Moscow-dominated Soviet rule.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said yesterday the U.S. government will forgive $10,000 in student loans for millions of debt-saddled former college students, keeping a pledge he made in the 2020 campaign for the White House.

Dear Editor, Please permit me the opportunity in your publication to respond to Mr.

Five companies have submitted bids for the supply and delivery of tractors and disc ploughs to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo).

LIMA, (Reuters) – A Peruvian judge yesterday admitted a $4.5 billion lawsuit against Spanish oil firm Repsol SA REP.MC,

Dear Editor, Newly appointed GECOM Commissioner Mr. Clement Rohee’s hasty response to my letter published in both the Stabroek New and Kaieteur News editions under the captions: “Rohee’s message is crystal clear” and “Rohee the New GECOM Commissioner” respectively is an excellent example of stating much but not addressing the contention of my letter.

The encamped boxers are now shifting into competition mode ahead of the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys and Juniors tournament.

The Ministry of Health has recorded 47 new COVID-19 cases after 451 tests were conducted.

NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Fighting between forces from Ethiopia’s rebellious northern region of Tigray and central government forces has erupted around the town of Kobo, residents and both sides said yesterday, ending a months-long ceasefire.

PARIS, (Reuters) – TotalEnergies TTEF.PA is involved in supplying gas condensate to make jet fuel that may have been used by Russia’s military in Ukraine, via the French firm’s stake in a venture with Russia’s Novatek NVTK.MM,

Dear Editor, Permit me to respond to a letter published in the Monday, August 22, 2022 edition of the Stabroek News titled ‘Hemp bill offering a new crop to a selected few’.

(Trinidad Guardian) – Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says his decision to accept the Police Service Commission’s choice of Gary Griffith as the best option for Police Commissioner was the biggest mistake he has made in his life.

By Charwayne Walker The Georgetown Football Club (GFC) was founded by Scottish national, Alexander Russell, in December 1902.

Three persons from Region Two are currently injured after they were involved in a vehicular collision that occurred on the Sparta Public Road, Essequibo Coast, Sunday night.

(Trinidad Guardian) – The Beetham man who was fined $400 for kicking water on MP Fitzgerald Hinds during a walkabout back in 2018, was killed by police on Tuesday night.

Dear Editor, The Association of Concerned Guyanese (ACG) held its annual picnic on the 20th August at Wildwood Park Mississauga, Ontario.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – A Mexican judge ruled that there was sufficient evidence to hear charges against the country’s former Attorney General Jesus Murillo in relation to his alleged role in the disappearance of 43 students in 2014 and subsequent investigation, judicial authorities said Wednesday.

The MV Malali will be deployed from today to ply the routes between Parika and Bartica and between Parika and Leguan, the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) has announced.

The National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown, will provide the setting on Saturday for titanic clashes in the ‘Keep Ya Five Alive’ Futsal Championship, as the semi-final round commences with Sparta Boss opposing Swag Entertainment, and Stabroek Ballers opposing Slingerz.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Latin American leaders sent their support to Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner yesterday, after a federal prosecutor asked for extensive prison time in her corruption proceedings.

Dear Editor, It is alarming and of great concern to learn of the daily incidence of motor vehicle accidents in all parts of the country. 

Guyana secured wins in the Men’s and Women’s team sections respectively, while suffering a loss in the veteran’s division, when the XXVII Senior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Team Championships started yesterday in Jamaica.

By Charwayne Walker The first British Guiana Amateur Golf Championship was held in 1927 at the Georgetown Golf Course.

(CMC) – Guyana Amazon Warriors exited day one with a spotless record after winning both of their outings in the inaugural Women’s Sixty at Warner Park.

(Reuters) – Kane Williamson has returned from injury and will captain New Zealand in the Chappell-Hadlee one-day international series against Australia while fast bowler Trent Boult is also included, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said yesterday.

The earth is being stifled by plastics, its oceans and seas are choking on them and while in some places solutions are being sought, in others there is a lack of awareness – or is it deliberate ignorance – that is both shocking and dangerous.

(Field Level Media) – Patrick Cantlay would become the first player to capture back-to-back FedEx Cup titles if he wins the season-ending Tour Championship, which begins today at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.

(Reuters) – Marc Soler ended Spain’s two-year wait for a stage winner at a Grand Tour as a late solo attack earned himvictory on stage five of the Vuelta a Espana yesterday.

(Reuters) – Fast bowler Ollie Robinson has returned to the England team in place of Matthew Potts for the second test against South Africa which will begin at Old Trafford today as captain Ben Stokes looks for more pace and bounce from his seam attack.

(Reuters) – VVS Laxman will take over as India’s interim coach for the Asia Cup after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID-19, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said yesterday.

(Reuters) – Opportunity knocks at the U.S. Open as the final Grand Slam of the year rolls into New York after a season full of surprises on the women’s side of the game.

(Reuters) – The Belgian Grand Prix’s Formula One future after Sunday’s race is yet to be decided but reports of its demise may be premature, the sport’s chief executive Stefano Domenicali indicated yesterday.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombian President Gustavo Petro said yesterday that drug traffickers who comply with government surrender conditions and exit the trade will not be extradited to face charges abroad.