Daily Archive: Wednesday, September 28, 2022

LIMA, (Reuters) – Peruvian indigenous groups were blocking a large river in the country’s Amazon region today in protest over a crude oil spill of an estimated 2,500 barrels in the world’s largest rainforest, the government said.

VENICE, Fla., (Reuters) – Hurricane Ian plowed into Florida’s Gulf Coast with catastrophic force today, unleashing howling winds, torrential rains and a treacherous surge of ocean surf that made it one of the most powerful U.S.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund said today that its staff has agreed on some $293 million in new financing for Barbados, including $183 million via a new trust fund created to help vulnerable middle-income and island countries.

Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers yesterday intercepted two adults and one minor who were seen inside a speed boat in the Manarabisi Canal, East Berbice Corentyne.

Firefighters with Water Tender #88 from the Anna Regina Fire Station yesterday  responded to a call at 9:40hrs that alerted them of a fire at the Essequibo Technical Institute. 

Contrary to reports circulating on social media today, be advised that the Police Legal Advisor Mandel Moore was never remanded nor is he in custody.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombia’s government agreed on Monday to modify a tax reform proposal under debate in congress and continue to allow oil and mining companies to deduct royalty payments from their taxes in the wake of a wave of industry criticism.

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HAVANA, Cuba, (Reuters) – Cuba had slowly begun to restore power across the eastern end of the island, the state electricity provider said early on Wednesday, after Hurricane Ian caused the country’s grid to collapse, turning off the lights for more than 11 million people.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – An estimated 349,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico today after Hurricane Fiona hit on Sept.

With Guyana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projected at 57.8% for 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said “continued prudent policies and structural reforms” are needed to avoid macroeconomic vulnerabilities and to ensure inclusive growth and intergenerational equity.

Despite Suriname recently calling Vice President’s Bharrat Jagdeo’s recent comments on its failure to deliver promised fishing licences to Guyanese, Foreign Affairs Minister Hugh Todd yesterday said this country remains optimistic that the issue would be resolved.

Gary Eleazer and Alex Wayne, the two reporters accused of attempting to extort a city businessman were yesterday released on $200,000 bail each after being faced with two joint charges of conspiracy to commit a felony. 

A father of six was killed on Monday night after a truck knocked him off his electric bike and drove over his head along Mandela Avenue, in Georgetown.

A man who was wanted in Guyana for the March, 2020 murder of a Rosignol businessman was stabbed to death in Suriname on Saturday evening after he was involved in an argument with a man who reportedly owed him money.

In two separate incidents, four juveniles from the Sophia Holding Centre last week escaped and have not yet be found, triggering the swift termination of a teacher at the facility.

Regional Education Officer (REdO) of Region One (Barima-Waini) Chiveon Bovell-Success has distanced herself from the hiring of several sweeper-cleaners attached to schools within the Moruca Sub-Region after Regional Chairman Brentnol Ashley said proper protocols were not followed.

Tenders were opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) last Thursday for the construction of an abattoir and other related infrastructures in Region Five.

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha on Sunday praised the rich legacy left by the founders of Queenstown on the Essequibo Coast, in Region Two, as the village celebrated its 181st anniversary.

A tour of the oldest town, New Amsterdam and the thrilling experience of camping above a waterfalls are among the new tourist experiences being offered to locals and visitors.

Some of the biggest names in Caribbean music are scheduled to headline Guyana’s Cricket Carnival super concerts, which are scheduled this week.

Jamaica Tallawahs 148/8 (Brooks 47, Nabi 31*; Wiese 3/19, Joseph 2/31) beat Saint Lucia Kings 115 (Du Plessis 41, Joseph 28*; Nabi 3/10, Allen 3/28) by 33 runs  The Jamaica Tallawahs will head to Qualifier 2 of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) following a comprehensive defeat of the Saint Lucia Kings in the Eliminator last night at the Providence National Stadium.  The Saint Lucia Kings won the toss and opted to field first, and they took full advantage of that decision with a disciplined bowling display.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Monday handed over a $5 million cheque on behalf of the Government to the St Ignatius Village, in Region Nine, for the construction of a Benab.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Barbados Royals stormed into the final of the Caribbean Premier League, making a statement of intent with an 87-run drubbing of in-form Guyana Amazon Warriors in the first qualifier of the playoffs here yesterday.

As it works to address Blairmont Estate workers’ concerns of unfair and unequal payment, Guyana Agriculture and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) yesterday said that they are awaiting response from the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) to determine its next move.

The International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the Small Business Bureau (SBB) is currently conducting a training course on small business management for coconut farmers in Region Two. 

Although he harbours the intention of returning to the senior men’s programme, Sporting Kansas City (SKC) II midfield lynchpin Curtez Kellman, says that his primary goal is to focus on securing a berth on the first team roster of the Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Eliud Kipchoge will be the star attraction at the London Marathon this weekend but the Kenyan, who smashed his own world record for the distance in Berlin on Sunday, will restrict his exertions to handing out medals in the Mini-Marathon.

The newly formed Board of Directors of the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) met for the first time on Monday, September 26, 2022 in the PAC’s Boardroom, at Thomas Lands.

Lal Bahadur Byjoo, who was recently intercepted by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) with close to 120 pounds of cannabis, was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with trafficking narcotics.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – All-rounder Cameron Green has been rewarded for his performances in India with a spot in the Australia Twenty20 squad for two World Cup warm-ups against West Indies in Queensland next week.

The inaugural triangular Inter-County cricket tournament was held in August 1952.

Dear Editor, Self-employed self-starters, across a range of industries, continue to dream about having access to global payment providers, such as PayPal or Stripe.

An Essequibo Coast man was on Monday fined and ordered to perform community service after he admitted to having a small quantity of cocaine in his possession.

Dear Editor, Amerindian leaders are aware of the criticisms from various quarters on the level of support given to Indigenous culture.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Rampant Brazil destroyed 10-man Tunisia 5-1 in a friendly yesterday with Raphinha scoring twice and setting up another goal in their last game before the World Cup.

A 30-year-old Charity man was on Monday fined $30,000 and ordered to do 90 hours of community service after he admitted to possession of a gramme of cannabis.

Dear Editor, There is little more anyone can add to Mr.

A young miner is now a remanded prisoner after being charged with the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.

(Reuters) – Uruguay beat Canada 2-0 in their final friendly before the World Cup with Nicolas de la Cruz and Darwin Nunez scoring first-half goals to give the South American side victory in Bratislava yesterday.

Dear Editor, To navigate the complex world, our minds of necessity are wired to simplify and to prevent information overload. 

Errol Latchoo, who was intercepted last Friday at De Kinderen, West Coast Demerara (WCD) with a haversack with bagged cannabis, has been remanded to prison.

SEVILLE, Spain,  (Reuters) – Morocco produced another impressive performance but were held to a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in their friendly in Spain yesterday.

LONDON,  CMC – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews has topped the all-rounders charts in the ICC One-Day International rankings for the first time in her career.

DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in dozens of cities on Tuesday, state media and social media said, as protests raged on over the death of young Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in police custody.

(Jamaica Observer) Sporadic and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Ian battered Jamaica on Monday, rendering numerous roads impassable, but despite this, many Jamaicans were grateful that the island was spared a direct hit.

An autopsy conducted last Friday confirmed that Seon Scott, the Ann’s Grove youth who was killed by his father before the man launched an assault on his wife and then took his own life, died of a chop wound to the neck.

Dear Editor, The Caribbean Voice lauds the government, especially the Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr.

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday reported seven new COVID cases after 203 more tests were conducted.

Dear Editor, Why did it have to take a protest action to yield attention to the school in Region One?

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) launched an investigation yesterday after two Mali players were filmed fighting with each other after their team were eliminated from the Women’s World Cup.

‘I can resist everything but temptation’ – Oscar Wilde (1854 -1900) Last week, the sporting world was once again rocked with allegations of a bribery scandal, which seems to have now become par for the course in today’s universe.

STOCKHOLM/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Europe was investigating on Tuesday what Germany, Denmark and Sweden said were attacks which had caused major leaks into the Baltic Sea from two Russian gas pipelines at the centre of an energy standoff.

(Trinidad Express) Minister of Finance Colm Imbert undertook a balancing act of giving some and taking some, as he delivered his $56.1 billion fiscal package in the House of Representatives yesterday for the 2022/23 financial year.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Inter-national Monetary Fund on Tuesday took aim at new British financial plans that have roiled markets, warning that “large and untargeted fiscal packages” would likely increase inequality in Britain and could undermine monetary policy.

By Robert D. Kaplan STOCKBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS – Sometimes a news cycle constitutes more than just noise.