Daily Archive: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

BRASILIA/SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro today did not concede defeat in his first public remarks since losing Sunday’s election, saying protests by his supporters were the fruit of “indignation and a sense of injustice” over the vote.

ATLANTA, (Reuters) – Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos, was fatally shot and killed at a party held at a Houston bowling alley early today, media reports said.

Police in Berbice have apprehended one of the suspects in last night’s daring armed robbery at Sewraj Superbet and Beer Garden on the Corentyne coast.

(Trinidad Express) An association with gang elements in St James is now believed to have led to the murders of Korey Clarke and Samantha Patrick on Wednesday night.

LONDON, (Reuters) – British Home Secretary Suella Braverman faced heavy criticism today for describing the arrival of asylum seekers as an invasion, with lawmakers across the political spectrum warning of the risk of using inflammatory language.

(Reuters) – Serial entrepreneur Oleg Tinkov has renounced his Russian citizenship, saying he does not want to be associated with “fascism” or people who collaborate with “killers”.

Canada’s High Commission here  yesterday launched a $343.6m reproductive rights programme that aims to widen services to women and girls in the hinterland along with Venezuelan migrants.

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited yesterday reported an after-tax profit of $4.2b for the financial year ended September 30, 2022, up by 19.63% over the 2021 figure.

New York Attorney General (AG) Letitia James on Sunday told a Guyanese diaspora forum in New York that she was concerned about reports of racism and discrimination in Guyana and will draw this to the attention of fellow attorneys-general and the Biden administration so that the matters could be addressed.

Senior Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh yesterday oversaw the signing of a historic US$4m loan agreement between Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Invest and Muneshwers Limited for a mobile crane which will see its wharf being modernized.

Patients suffering from kidney problems in Pomeroon-Supenaam now have access to free dialysis services at the Suddie Public Hospital as the Ministry of Health commissioned the first ever dialysis centre in the Region yesterday. 

A private jet which landed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri was  broken into last week and a quantity of items were stolen.

Dear Editor, As we approach the Christmas season, public servants are waiting with bated breath for the annual lotto results to be announced – aka annual wage increases, back pay or bonus.

Bounty Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), Saints Snipers and GCC Tigers copped the Men’s 1st Division, Men’s 2nd Division and Women’s Division titles respectively when the Bounty Supermarket National Indoor Hockey Championship concluded on Sunday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

Dear Editor, Nicolette Fernandes, probably the most successful individual athlete who has represented Guyana within recent years, and Keevin Allicock, one of our more successful boxers, have publicly pointed out that our sports teams and individual athletes representing Guyana at international competitions are seldom given the support by their respective sporting associations, including the Olympic Association, and, yes, the government, which they deserve and which they must have for success.

A 39-year-old mother of five, Navita Maraj, and her unborn child died at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) around 1:30 am on Saturday.

Dear Editor, I would be very grateful if you allow me the opportunity to make a very pertinent observation.

Trade unionist NK Gopaul has lamented that while billions of dollars have been injected into GuySuCo, tangible results are yet to be seen and he called for higher wages for workers in the industry.

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism National Coordination Committee has completed the country’s second Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing (ML/TF) National Risk Assessment (NRA) Report.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali has provided copious rhetoric about the what of the 1000 men initiative but almost nothing about the how, beyond platitudes.

KYIV,  (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and a decision to freeze participation in a Black Sea grain export programme were responses to a drone attack on Moscow’s fleet in Crimea that he blamed on Ukraine.

The calendar has flipped to November so it is crunch time for one of the nation’s most decorated musclemen.

A search is ongoing for a man who allegedly drowned while visiting the Orinduik Falls on Sunday.

Dear Editor, As the Christmas season is upon us, what measures are being taken from the relevant authorities to ensure we celebrate this season in the joyous manner in which it is intended?

SAN FRANCISCO,  (Reuters) – The man accused of bludgeoning U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer after forcing his way into the couple’s home threatened to take her hostage and break her kneecaps if she lied under his questioning, according to a federal criminal complaint filed yesterday.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) once again ran away with the first place trophy when the Inter-Services road relay event was staged on Sunday morning.

Dear Editor, I have been a resident of Bel Air Park, Georgetown for 50 years (1972-2022) and I have never experienced the traffic congestion that occurs at the corner of Eping Avenue & Vlissengen Road, Georgetown.

Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News on Wednesday spoke to members of the public at Vreed-en-Hoop generally about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

Dear Editor, We the small loggers of Kwakwani, Ituni and the Upper Berbice River are elated at the recent announcement by His Excellency, Dr.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Former President Donald Trump’s real estate company cheated tax authorities for 15 years, a prosecutor said yesterday in her opening statement in the Trump Organization’s criminal tax fraud trial, while defense lawyers countered that the company’s longtime chief financial officer had acted for his own benefit.

Former West Indies pacer now Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Territorial Development Officer Colin Stuart was among those graduating from the University of the West Indies recently.

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony on Monday commissioned a new $24m water ambulance at Supenaam.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – A former heavyweight boxer from Montenegro was charged by the U.S.

After facing a retrial, interdicted police officer, Wayde Padmore, was yesterday afternoon convicted on one of three sex assault charges—when a jury found him guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a young girl who was fourteen years old at the time.

Malteenoes’ Stephan Browne took nine wickets against Everest Cricket Club as the two teams battled to a draw in the Georgetown Cricket Association GISE/Star Party Rentals/Trophy Stall two-day first-division tournament over the weekend.

Dear Editor, After many months, the peaceful Deepavali celebrations allowed me a chance to glance at one of the daily newspapers in detail.

BRASILIA/SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – President Jair Bolsonaro will not publicly address his defeat in Brazil’s presidential election until today, a minister said, amid doubts over whether the far-right nationalist will accept the victory of his leftist rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

(Reuters) – The aftermath of a large star’s explosive death is seen in an image released on Monday by the European Southern Observatory, showing immense filaments of brightly shining gas that was blasted into space during the supernova.

The Chair of the Management Committee of the Council of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Ambassador Elma Gene Isaac of Saint Lucia, yesterday announced the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig as Deputy Executive Director of the Agency with effect from January 3, 2023.                         

Dear Editor, As a former employee of Precision Woodworking Limited (the Company) and one who has attended many of the court hearings in the action brought by the Company against Republic Bank, I wish to add my bit to the comments of my former workplace colleague, Eustace Marshall, which were carried in your 13th October edition.

By Charwayne Walker Tagenarine Chanderpaul’s selection to tour Australia with the Kraigg Braithwaite-led West Indies Team in November/December this year will culminate in a historic sequence.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to “US has asked Guyana to accept some Afghan refugees” SN, 30 October.

SAN JOSE, (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s Vice President Stephan Brunner said yesterday he had been charged for his alleged role in illicit financing during the electoral campaign of President Rodrigo Chaves, who took office this year.

AHMEDABAD,  (Reuters) – Seven members of the Jadeja family were returning from a temple in the Indian town of Morbi on Sunday when the children asked to be taken to a suspension bridge, a local tourist attraction that had reopened after repairs.

The new executives of the Forest Products Association (FPA) yesterday expressed satisfaction with the announcement by President Irfaan Ali of a $900m Revolving Fund for the sector.

Santos and Georgetown Football Club (GFC) secured contrasting wins to earn semi-final berths in the Georgetown Football Association Super-8 Knockout Championship on Sunday evening.

Dolphin Secondary and West Ruimveldt Secondary schools recorded impressive wins to conclude their respective campaigns in the 2022 GuyOil Secondary Schools Football League at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue Sunday evening.

Dear Editor, There is widespread concern and disappointment among the people of Berbice regarding the use of community grounds.

The  Police Falcons remained unbeaten when the GRFU 10 aside tournament continued on Sunday at the National Park  The Falcons defeated the Panthers 26 -15 with Theodore Henry leading all scorers. 

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Reigning champions Trinidad and Tobago Red Force made light work of Combined Campuses and Colleges, in a successful start to the defence of their Super50 Cup title here yesterday.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Haitian authorities said yesterday they will investigate the death of a journalist who was fatally struck by a tear gas canister at a protest outside a police station, as the country faces growing gang violence and a humanitarian crisis.

Guyana Harpy Eagles did not get the start they would have wanted in the CG United Insurance Super50 after losing by 28 runs to Windward Islands Volcanoes yesterday.

(Reuters) – An international climate summit starting next week in Egypt will test the resolve of nations to combat global warming, even as many of the biggest players are distracted by urgent crises ranging from war in Europe to rampant consumer inflation.

Ninety residents of Herstelling on the East Bank of Demerara, and surrounding communities, on Sunday received their certificates at a graduation ceremony offered by the Board of Industrial Training (BIT).

(Reuters) – Indian captain Rohit Sharma and top order batsmen Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have been rested for the white ball tour of New Zealand next month but the trio will return for the Bangladesh series, Indian selector Chetan Sharma said yesterday.

A country’s foreign policy is the lens through which it sees and treats with the rest of the world.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Aaron Finch returned to form with a timely half-century but finished under an injury cloud as Australia eased to a 42-run win over Ireland at the T20 World Cup yesterday to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

LeBron James scored 26 points, Anthony Davis added 23 to go with 15 rebounds and the host Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 121-110 on Sunday night for their first win in six games this season.