Daily Archive: Thursday, September 29, 2022

VENICE, Fla.,  (Reuters) – Emergency crews raced today to reach stranded Florida residents as Hurricane Ian trained its sights on the Carolinas after cutting a coast-to-coast path of destruction across Florida, leaving behind deadly floodwaters, downed power lines and widespread damage.

Dorwain Bess, a 45-year-old businessman of Bel Air Park, Georgetown was arrested by ranks from the Police Major Crimes Unit at CID Headquarters, Eve Leary on 2022/08/26 and charged today  with Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Contrary to Section 33 of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01, the police said.

Devi Persaud, the 12-year-old who went missing after leeaving her Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara home on Monday, was found today at a Corentyne, Berbice home.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors today unveiled criminal sanctions violations charges against Oleg Deripaska, a Russian billionaire who was among two dozen allies of President Vladimir Putin blacklisted by Washington over Moscow’s alleged meddling in the 2016 U.S.

Police Legal Advisor Mandel Moore did not turn over video evidence in the cybercrime proceedings against Detective Sergeant Dion Bascom as he was expected to this morning and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has since written to the Chancellor seeking to have the presiding magistrate Leron Daly recuse herself from the matter.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India’s Supreme Court ruled today that a woman’s lack of marital status could not deny her the choice to abort a pregnancy at any time up to 24 weeks, a decision hailed by women’s rights activists.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States said at a summit with Pacific island leaders yesterday that it had agreed on a partnership for the future with them and held out the prospect of “big dollar” help to a region where it hopes to stem China’s expanding influence.

MANAUS,  (Reuters) – Up to 15 people are missing and three are confirmed dead after a bridge collapsed in the northern Brazilian state of Amazonas yesterday, firefighters and local media said.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – Grammy-winning rapper Coolio died yesterday after being found unresponsive at a friend’s Los Angeles home, the New York Times reported.

A study of the perceptions and attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) persons in Guy-ana, suggests that a majority of Guyana either accept or tolerate LGBTQ persons.

In light of consistent calls by the APNU+AFC, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is maintaining that the responsibility to investigate allegations of electoral fraud falls within the jurisdiction of a competent Elections Court.

Three other suspects were charged on Monday in connection with the $400 million dollar gold theft from a Mahaica, East Coast Demerara dealer.

Jamaica Tallawahs 226/4 (Brooks 109*, Wasim 41*; Shepherd 2/43, Tahir 1/34) beat Guyana Amazon Warriors 189/8 (Paul 56, Hope 31; Wasim 2/25, Green 2/40) by 37 runs  The Jamaica Tallawahs will contest the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final after a 37 run victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 2 last night at the Providence National Stadium.

After being faced with being taken into custody for contempt, the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) Legal Advisor Mandel Moore has been given until today turn over video evidence in the cybercrime proceedings against Detective Sergeant Dion Bascom.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – West Indies Women’s penchant for dramatic finishes continued here yesterday, the hosts snatching a one-run win over New Zealand Women in the opening Twenty20 International.

A jury yesterday afternoon found Rayon Carter not guilty of a charge of murder, which Justice Jo-Ann Barlow said was not a surprising verdict even as she lamented the need for improvement in the administration of justice.

A miner is now a remanded prisoner after being charged with the attempted murder of his sister as a result of an alcohol-fueled fight.

Gairy ‘Superman’ St Clair, the former IBF world junior-lightweight champion, is on a mission to make Guyana the `Las Vegas of Boxing’ in the Region in the near future.

NEW DELHI,(Reuters) – KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav smashed unbeaten fifties to lead India to an eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the opening Twenty20 International in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.

Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine has said no permission has been given by the city council for vending along Vlissengen road during the planned Cricket Carnival road march on Sunday.

President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday lauded the drive and determination of the Republic of Chile, saying that it stands as a proud democracy and as one of the more stable and prosperous nations on the continent.

Dear Editor, Guyana, being the largest producer of oil in the world per capita, it is understandable that President Irfaan Ali would have told one of the world’s most important bodies, the General Assembly of the United Nations, that fossil fuels remain necessary to facilitate energy transition.

(Reuters) – Moeen Ali’s late rally was in vain as Pakistan produced a spirited bowling display to beat England by six runs in the fifth Twenty20 in Lahore yesterday and take a 3-2 lead in the seven-match series.

Keavon Bess, the Chef de Mission of Team Guyana’s delegation to the X11 South American Games arrived in Asuncion, Paraguay on Tuesday ahead of yesterday’s all important  Delegation Registration Meeting (DRM) for the event which kicks off on Saturday.

Dear Editor, All citizens owe a word of thanks to Guyanese-born attorney, Dr.

Two men were arrested on Tuesday following the discovery of 277 pounds of cannabis and a shotgun with several live cartridges in a speedboat in which they were in at Manarabisi Canal, East Berbice, Corentyne.

Dear Editor, It’s been brought to my attention that a few minibuses’ certificate fitness have been revoked and I am looking to see the reason for such action.

SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Max Verstappen could be celebrating more than his 25th birthday at the floodlit Singapore Grand Prix this weekend as the Dutch driver takes a first shot at securing his second Formula One title.

At 9 this morning, High Court Judge Damone Younge will be conducting a case management conference (CMC) in the action filed by the main opposition APNU+AFC contending that President Irfaan Ali is in “gross dereliction and abdication of the duty” and has no “lawful excuse” for not consulting with Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton, on the substantive appointments of a Chancellor and Chief Justice.

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul has said that the recent explanation offered by the Attorney General relating to the salaries of the Commissioners and support staff of the presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the 2020 elections raises more questions than answers.

Dear Editor, Your editorial on temptation in SN of 2022-07-28 provides no solution and completely ignores my solution published the previous day under the heading, “Discipline the human will in order to achieve better”.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain’s four times Olympic champion Mo Farah has withdrawn from his home London Marathon on Sunday after suffering a hip injury.

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s new finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng unleashed historic tax cuts and huge increases in borrowing on Friday in an economic agenda that floored financial markets, sending sterling and British government bonds into freefall.

Dear Editor, The letter ‘Focus on cricket entertainment not past immigration sentiment’ (KN September 27) made some points I feel compelled to give my take on. 

(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic said he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career, much like Roger Federer’s emotional goodbye to the game last week.

“No new squatter settlements will be recognised.” This was the declaration made by Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal during a recent housing drive at Uitvlugt, Region Three.

BERLIN/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The European Union on Wednesday promised a “robust” response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure after saying it suspected sabotage was behind gas leaks discovered this week on subsea Russian pipelines to Europe.

Dear Editor, “Meanwhile government announced that additional steps have also been initiated to address other pending anomalies in salaries being paid to other categories of employees including some teachers who are affected by inconsistencies in their pay grades, depending on the year in which they are appointed” – SN of September 24.

Fruta Conquerors crushed fellow Elite League outfit Ann’s Grove 5-1 during a friendly encounter on Tuesday evening at the Tucville Community ground.

(Jamaica Observer)Dwight Pennycooke, principal of Wolmer’s Boys’ School, says a snall army of grief counselors and well-wishers have rallied around the school community in the wake of the tragic death of a 15-year-old student on Wednesday morning.

Twelve-year-old Devi Persaud left her Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara (WBD) home on Monday and never returned and her family is seeking the public’s assistance in locating her.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A Mexican senator filed on Wednesday a criminal complaint against the country’s energy minister and the chief executive of Pemex for allegedly not reporting a methane leak at one of the state oil company’s offshore platforms, according to the document seen by Reuters.

Dear Editor, This is big news indeed as Guyana gets closer to the setting up of the Council of Legal Education (CLE)-approved law school.

Traditional giant Agricola Red Triangle has confirmed their intention of withdrawing from the East Bank Demerara Football Association (EBDFA) senior men’s league, citing a lack of prize money as the main reason for their looming exodus.

Construction at the Lusignan Prison, which includes new holding facilities, are ongoing with the majority of the works on schedule.

(Jamaica Observer) Prostate cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Jamaican adult males; an issue that is highlighted each September when this disease takes centre stage and its effects, treatment and prevention strategies are brought to the fore.

(Reuters) – Some major advertisers including Dyson, Mazda and chemicals company Ecolab have suspended their marketing campaigns or removed their ads from parts of Twitter because their promotions appeared alongside tweets soliciting child pornography, the companies told Reuters.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England’s aggressive approach to test cricket under skipper Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum has paid rich dividends at home and batsman Joe Root is keen to see how it fares abroad in different conditions.

With the new salary scale for sweeper/cleaners taking effect from October 1, schools across the country have been notified of their updated conditions of service, even as reactions are mixed among the workers.

Dear Editor, There was an interesting letter loaded with sarcasm and innuendos intended to vilify the CEO and what the writer claimed to be the current ‘progressive policies’ of the Guyana Sugar Corporation.

The Ministry of Health has recorded a total of 9 new COVID cases from the results of 556 tests.

Two Wednesdays ago, ahead of the UN Transforming Education Summit, which was held on September 16, 17 and 19, UNICEF revealed that it was estimated that only one in three ten-year olds in developing countries globally are able to read and understand a simple story.

SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Max Verstappen could be celebrating more than his 25th birthday at the floodlit Singapore Grand Prix this weekend as the Dutch driver takes a first shot at securing his second Formula One title.

(Trinidad Express) The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) has been given the all clear by the Industrial Court to proceed with its planned restructuring of the organisation.

(Reuters) – U.S. Border Patrol said on Wednesday that 23 people were missing off the coast of Florida after a Cuban migrant boat sank due to Hurricane Ian.