Daily Archive: Monday, February 27, 2023

A $6.15m judgment has been awarded by the High Court against Trinidad and Tobago company, Davis Ecolife Ltd which failed to deliver on a contract with the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) though it collected an advance.

KYIV,  (Reuters) – China said today it sought dialogue and a peaceful solution for Ukraine despite U.S.

Another lengthy closure of the Demerara Harbour Bridge is scheduled for March, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill last night announced as he inspected the current emergency work being carried out there. 

President Irfaan Ali’s rebuke of two members of the Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GYEITI) for their role in this country’s suspension from the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) came from a place of misinformation, as among a number of reasons, their abstaining from voting could not impact the decision, board members Vanda Radzik and Mike McCormack have said .

A Guyanese who was once named as the mastermind behind the lobbing of a grenade outside the Kaieteur News’ office in 2016 was yesterday shot and killed while sitting in a car in Suriname, according to Waterkant.Net.

A 37-year-old porter was killed early yesterday morning when a lorry turned turtle on the Toroparo Trail, Cuyuni-Mazaruni.

Responding to public calls from the opposition for a higher percentage of revenue from the carbon credits deal to go towards Amerindian communities, President Irfaan Ali yesterday said that his government has consistently provided support to the livelihoods of indigenous people.

WANSat Networks Inc, a local Internet Service Provider (ISP), yesterday announced that it has signed an agreement with Viasat to distribute its satellite broadband services in Guyana.

Back Circle was crowned the inaugural Rocks Auto Trans and Spares Parts ‘Legendary Cup’ Futsal champions after they defeatedg Bent Street 3-1 in a come-from-behind victory on Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

The inaugural Rocks Auto Trans and Spares Parts ‘Legendary Cup’ Futsal Championship was a tremendous success, and resulted in Back Circle defeating Bent Street by a 3-1 in the final at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Dear Editor, The following is a letter for the attention of the President of Guyana.

Two women were on Saturday afternoon were robbed by bandits, one armed with a gun, while on duty at the Double Day Hotel and Rental at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo.

LONDON  (Reuters) – Manchester United crushed Newcastle United’s hopes of a claiming a first domestic trophy for nearly 70 years with a clinical 2-0 victory in the League Cup final at Wembley yesterday.

Dear Editor, I would firstly like to thank you for the support you have given the people of Guyana in the form of a nationwide forum where citizens without connections to power people can have their problems, and the failures of various institutions within the Guyanese society, being brought to the attention of the general public.

Stephen Vaugh, a 65-year-old supervisor of Lot 105 Bedford Street, Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, was arrested on Sunday at about 11:30 am by ranks of Regional Police Division ranks #2 for the possession of narcotics. 

Dear Editor, A few days ago, I visited the Mausoleum area in the Botanical Gardens.

With Santa Rosa being the village in Region One where most of the region’s important institutions are located and where most activities takes place, Senior Councillor and Secretary of the Santa Rosa Village Council Maurice Torres is calling for assistance from both the government and his local villagers to aid in its further development.

PARIS, (Reuters) – World Cup foes Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe inspired Paris St Germain to a 3-0 win at bitter rivals Olympique de Marseille yesterday to extend their Ligue 1 lead to eight points.

Dear Editor, I recently read of a crass incident at the Republic Anniversary celebration held at the Regional Democratic Office of Demerara- Mahaica (Region 4).

In order to further aid in their production of cassava flour, the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) through a $15 million fund which was gifted them by the French government have procured a solar dryer room for the community of Kwebanna, located in the Moruca sub-district of Barima-Waini, Region One.

(Reuters) – England’s dominance of New Zealand stalled on day three of the second test in Wellington yesterday as the hosts batted with defiance after being asked to follow on by visiting captain Ben Stokes.

Dear Editor, Your editorial on artificial intelligence refers. Someone sent me an article from the Wall Street Journal (https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-bot-chatgpt-needs-some-help-with-math-assignments-11675390552)

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is currently assessing a number of potential sites and products in order to further develop the country’s growing potential as a tourism destination.

STECCATO DI CUTRO, Italy (Reuters) – At least 59 people died, including 12 children, when a wooden sailing boat carrying migrants to Europe crashed against rocks near the southern Italian coast early on Sunday, authorities said.

CENTURION, South Africa, CMC – New Test captain Temba Bavuma said South Africa were giving serious thought to picking seven batsmen for next week’s first Test against West Indies, as the hosts looked to play a “positive brand of cricket” in the two-match series.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – China has not moved toward providing lethal aid that would help Russia in its invasion of Ukraine and the United States has made clear behind closed doors that such a move would have serious consequences, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday.

A former captain and pilot of the Guyana Defence Force is now flying for the US airline, JetBlue.

Dear Editor, On Saturday, 25th February, I was travelling down Vlissingen road and noticed that garbage – most likely from the Mashramani celebrations – was still strewn around; almost 48 hours since the celebrations concluded.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Beth Mooney struck a match-winning unbeaten 74 as Australia claimed their sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title with a 19-run victory over hosts South Africa at a vibrant Newlands yesterday.

Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn yesterday morning attended the Lamaha Park Community Policing Group (CPG) fundraiser activity to support community development.

AMMAN (Reuters) – Israeli and Palestinian officials pledged to de-escalate surging violence after meeting on Sunday, issuing a joint statement in which Israel said it would halt discussions about new settlement units in the occupied West Bank for four months.

Dear Editor, There are so many videos on YouTube about Guyana that ranges from the asinine to vapid.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies has praised the “competence and hard work” of regional umpire Jacqueline Williams, who yesterday stood in her first ever International Cricket Council World Cup final.

Along with concessional loans which were offered to them by Demerara Bank Ltd, some of the Parika vendors have received the $300,000 which was promised to them by the Government of Guyana to offset their fire losses.

 Dear Editor, While I do not read everything in Stabroek News (SN) and Kaieteur News (KN), I like what both newspaper are doing in that they are both fighting for the Citizens of Guyana.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Thousands gathered in cities throughout Mexico on Sunday to protest against President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador’s drive to shrink the independent electoral authority, arguing the changes threaten democracy – an accusation he vigorously denies.

Jayson Tatum hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining to lift the Boston Celtics past the host Philadelphia 76ers, 110-107, on Saturday.

Police in Berbice yesterday arrested three men in a boat on the Brebice River after they were found with live cartridges in their possession and inhumanely transporting a cow by tying it to the side of the boat.

Feb 26 (Reuters) – Australia’s Peter Handscomb believes the absence of captain Pat Cummins and batter David Warner will make life tougher when they face India in the third test starting in Indore on Wednesday but the return of Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc was “exciting”.

On Friday, the Ministry of Housing and Water signed a mind-boggling $56.8b worth of infrastructural development works with contractors across the country.

MOGADISHU (Reuters) – Three people died and eight others were injured when a helicopter operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed on Saturday in the country’s Lower Shabelle region, the mission said in a statement on Sunday.

Dear Editor, The restaurant, purchasing a stake in the security service and claiming equal ownership of fifty percent, begs the question: whose share of the company did the restaurant purchase – the investor or borrower? 

A country’s natural resources, such as oil, gas, metals and minerals, belong to its citizens.

By Maggie Schmeitz Maggie Schmeitz is a Cultural Anthropologist and Women’s and Children’s Rights Activist.