Daily Archive: Saturday, February 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. military fighter aircraft shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon as it floated off the coast of South Carolina today, drawing to a close a dramatic saga that shone a spotlight on worsening Sino-U.S.

(Trinidad Express) Local entertainer and radio personality, Anil Bheem, died this morning, hours after performing at two pre-Carnival events.

(Trinidad Guardian) The House of Representatives yesterday unanimously confirmed Erla Harewood-Christopher as the country’s first-ever female Commissioner of Police.

The stadium slated for Palmyra, Region Six is expected to be functional  by the end of 2025 as clearing of land has already commenced at the location, President Irfaan Ali disclosed yesterday as his office wrapped up a two-day programme in Ber-bice. 

Guyana Harpy Eagles were unable to replicate their first innings dominance over Barbados Pride, slipping to 91 for eight in their second innings on day three of their first round clash of the West Indies championships at the Antigua Recreation Ground.

Almost a week after one of his accomplices was fatally shot during a robbery in Industry on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD), 35-year-old Sherwayne Freemon was charged and remanded to prison while the police are on the hunt for the other two suspects.

A stellar 2022 highlighted by three gold medals and a Pro Card at the Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships was capped with the Sportswoman (runner up) of-the-Year Award for IFBB Elite Pro Rosanna Fung.

Guyana ranks 67 and remains a flawed democracy, falling two points on the world global democracy index where some 167 countries were analyzed, the 2022 Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report states.

By Romario Samaroo West Indies will have a chance to get their 2023 season off to a positive start against a depleted Zimbabwe side  in the first Test today at Queen’s Sports Club, Zimbabwe This is the first Test for the hosts in 18 months and without several key players, it swings the pendulum in favour of the West Indies.

Wildlife trader, Feezal Shaw, was yesterday found guilty of trafficking in persons following the conclusion of a trial before Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) yesterday denounced the violent protest action which followed an intelligence-led operation involving the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) in the vicinity of Buxton, East Coast Demerara on February 1, 2023.

Early season athletic rivalry continues tomorrow with the staging of the Athletic Association of Guyana’s second Development Meet at the National Track and Field Centre.

West Indies interim head coach, Andre Coley believes his unit is in good spirits heading into the first Test against Zimbabwe today.

At about 2:34 am yesterday the Guyana Fire Service was alerted to a fire at Lot 110 Grove Public Road, East Bank Demerara.

Dear Editor, The construction of the Barbados Deep Water Port, completed in 1961, was financed with the proceeds of a loan of 23 million Eastern Caribbean dollars raised on the London market.

This column is part of the build-up articles being provided for free editorial use giving credit to the International Cricket Council It’s amazing to be here in South Africa ready to test ourselves in another global tournament.

Minister in the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar yesterday upbraided the contractors attached to the Grove road expansion project (construction of concrete drains) for failing to strictly adhere to the guidance provided by the technical officials from the ministry.

Travis Hazel, called ‘50’, a 36-year-old businessman of Lot 24 Silver City, Wismar, Linden, and Royston Hilliman, a 48-year-old businessman of Lot 1831, Main Street, Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, were charged on Thursday with the wounding of Dwayne Mitchell, a 19-year-old miner of Wisroc.

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC – Seasoned campaigner Jason Mohammed and the youthful Tion Webster both struck half-centuries to earn Trinidad and Tobago Red Force a draw on the final day of their opening round match against Windward Islands Volcanoes here yesterday.

Dear Editor, Whenever I’m dealing with installation of solar system, surveillance system (camera), or electrical installation, based on what’s available here, I always advise my clients where to make purchases based on quality and prices.

The Ministry of Health yesterday said that a Region Five woman, 26, died from COVID-19 on February 1st.

The National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue will be a hive of activity this evening when the inaugural and highly anticipated Rocks Auto Trans and Spares Parts ‘Legendary Cup’ Futsal Championship commences with six elimination fixtures.

Dear Editor, I am hoping through this medium I can get some action on an ongoing matter with the water company.

Dear Editor, Thanks to Mr. Annan  Boodram whom Stabroek News of February 02 brought attention to the substantive difference in weight between more recent actress Wright and more seasoned achiever Pounder.

Several persons including a police officer and two Venezuelans are now homeless after a fire completely destroyed an Agricola residence yesterday afternoon.

Certified fitness trainer, Jaryle Moore, has been appointed the strength and conditioning coach of the Guyana Harpy Eagles, according to the Guyana Cricket Board.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed a visit to China that had been expected to start yesterday after a suspected Chinese spy balloon was tracked flying across the United States in what Washington called a “clear violation” of U.S.

Dear Editor, I write to commend businesses, organizations, and individuals who go out of their way to help the less fortunate and or those in distress while also simultaneously appeal to other businesses to give to worthwhile causes.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Feb 3, CMC – Andre Russell’s fireworks made little difference as winless Abu Dhabi Knight Riders stretched their wretched losing streak to eight games with an 18-run defeat to Kieron Pollard’s MI Emirates here Friday.

The staff of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation (CJIAC) and the Guyana Police Force were able to join forces and retrieve a missing piece of hand luggage belonging to passenger Oswald Blair.

SAN FRANCISCO, (Reuters) – A U.S. jury yesterday found Tesla Inc TSLA.O

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat says that a preliminary report on the US$7.3b audit of cost oil claims submitted by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, EEPGL has been completed and the final document will be ready by March.

Dear Editor, This week we’ve had another unhappy situation at Buxton.

PUNTO FIJO, Venezuela, (Reuters) – State firms from Iran and Venezuela will start in the coming weeks a 100-day revamp of the South American nation’s largest refining complex to restore its crude distillation capacity, four sources close to the plan said.

(Reuters) – New Zealand paceman Kyle Jamieson is likely to play only in the opening pink ball test against England in the two-test series as staff take a cautious approach with the recovering quick.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born designer best known for his metallic ensembles and space age designs of the 1960s, has died at the age of 88.

Twenty-three-year-old Stephanie Gamell, a teacher of Richmond Housing Scheme, was yesterday remanded on the charge of murdering her 75-year-old grandmother, Agatha Gamell,  when she appeared virtually before Magistrate Esther Sam at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court.

Dear Editor, I refer to the article titled, “President says his office will operate in regions” (SN February 3). 

MARSEILLE, (Reuters) – The head of the Paris 2024 Olympics Tony Estanguet said yesterday it was for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to decide whether Russian and Belarusian athletes can participate in the Games next year.

PORT OF SPAIN,  (Reuters) – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Keith Rowley yesterday told Parliament his government had been in touch with Venezuela following a U.S.

(Reuters) – The remains of three rappers reported missing in late January have been discovered in the basement of an abandoned apartment building in Detroit, the victims of a homicide, police said yesterday.

Dear Editor, My attention was drawn to a letter published in the name of Vincent Alexander in the February 1st ‘23 edition of S/N headlined: ‘GECOM has decided demarcation report meets standard required despite evidence to the contrary’ Please allow me to provide readers with a fuller picture of the matter raised by Mr.

Is there any point in the Minister of Finance providing economic forecasts when he is so far off target each year?

Eagles clawed their way past the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) 3-2 when the Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) Senior Men’s League continued on Thursday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Twenty-one-year-old Derindra Sitaram of Lot B Zeelandia, Wakenaam, Region Three was yesterday charged with two counts of motor vehicular man-slaughter, driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to offer assistance to injured persons. 

By Zhang Jun SHANGHAI – Chinese bank deposits increased by CN¥26.3 trillion ($3.9 trillion) last year, according to recent data from China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC).

On Monday January 30th, like many others I had the pleasure of being in the presence of Guyana’s Black Panther star Letitia Wright.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Both houses of India’s parliament were adjourned yesterday amid chaotic scenes as some lawmakers demanded an inquiry following the meltdown of shares in billionaire Gautam Adani’s group companies, which some fear could spark wider financial turmoil.

(Reuters) – Around seven in 10 people in Haiti back the proposed creation of an international force to help the national police fight violence from armed gangs who have expanded their territory since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise, according to a survey carried out in January.