Daily Archive: Tuesday, March 14, 2023

US Vice President Kamala Harris’ Special Advisor, Joseph Salazar and State Deputy Director for Caribbean Affairs Michael Taylor today sat down with members of the opposition, including Opposition Leader and head of the PNCR Aubrey Norton and Leader of the Alliance For Change Khemraj Ramjattan, to discuss areas of mutual interest.

The Ministry of Agriculture, under its capital works programme, yesterday signed off on close to $2 billion in contracts and $1.3b has been earmarked for the aging Liliendaal Pump Station.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) yesterday called on the government to pause a proposed US$34m e-governance programme and to submit it to Parliament.

Israel-based hydroponics company, KARLIGO INC, is moving ahead with its US$15.7M project as its first shipment of supplies is expected to arrive in Guyana within the next six weeks.

EAST LONDON, South Africa, CMC – Injuries have forced selectors to call up fast-bowling all-rounder Wayne Parnell and left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi to the South Africa squad for the One-Day International series against West Indies starting here Thursday.

Panko Steel Fabrication and Construction, the company that was constructing the second phase of the Parika Market Complex when it was destroyed by fire more than a month ago, has committed to rebuilding the entire market complex, while a road has since been rehabilitated to assist in temporary vending by displaced vendors.

MUMBAI, India,  CMC – Hayley Matthews suffered her first failure of the Women’s Premier League but unbeaten Mumbai Indians never flinched, strolling to their fourth victory of the tournament with an eight-wicket verdict over UP Warriorz Women here Sunday.

President Irfaan Ali and a high-level cabinet team yesterday met with two visiting US Government officials at State House and energy and democracy were among the issues discussed.

AHMEDABAD, India, (Reuters) – India maintained their vice-like grip on the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with a 2-1 series victory against Australia after the fourth and final test ended in a stalemate yesterday.

A senior European Union (EU) official is due here tomorrow for talks on trade and other areas.

Bosai Minerals Guyana yesterday suspended all mining operations to ensure that the search and rescue operation for bulldozer operator, Neptrid Hercules can continue  without interruption.

(Reuters) – New Zealand conjured up a remarkable victory for the second time in two weeks by chasing down a target of 285 runs on the final ball of the rain-shortened final day to beat Sri Lanka by two wickets in the first test in Christchurch yesterday.

Dear Editor, S.11 (5) of Guyana’s Environmental Protection Act declares that every environmental impact assessment shall contain the following information: – (b) an outline of the main alternatives studied by the developer and an indication of the main reasons for his choice, taking into account the environmental factors.

Ricardo Kattow, the East Coast fisherman who allegedly murdered his reputed wife, Aneeza Ishmael, and attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance afterwards, yesterday made his first court appearance at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court where he was charg-ed and remanded to prison. 

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the highly anticipated Electoral General Meeting (EGM) of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) is scheduled to be held today at Olympic House from 17:00hrs. 

Dear Editor,    Please permit me space in your publication to respond to a letter printed in the Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 edition of the Stabroek News captioned, “I was accosted by three intimidating men at the gas-to-energy civil works’ landing site,” penned by Ms.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Members of the West Indies Test squads from the recent tours to Zimbabwe and South Africa are expected to feature in the upcoming matches in the West Indies Championship.

Guyanese fisherfolk are now being asked to pay US$4500 and over annually to rent fishing licences from Surinamese holders leaving them at their wit’s end as to how they will be able to turn a decent profit this year given the stalemate between the two sides on the licensing of 150 local fishing boats.

Dear Editor, The Georgetown Public Hospital Cor-poration is aware of the claims made by the relatives of Ms.

SAN DIEGO/CANBERRA,  (Reuters) – The United States, Australia and Britain yesterday unveiled details of a plan to provide Australia with nuclear-powered attack submarines from the early 2030s to counter China’s ambitions in the Indo-Pacific.

After a grueling and inspirational day of competition on the steamy asphalt of the National Park, Omissi Williams and Semonica Duke were crowned the ‘King’ and ‘Queen’ of fitness in Guyana.

The police in Berbice yesterday arrested the main suspect in the fatal chopping of an Angoy’s Avenue man.

Dear Editor,  On advice, this nonagenarian enquired from GWI’s Customer Service about eligibility for a reported ‘allowance’ on their monthly bill.

Linden Solomon, a 56-year-old taxi driver is now in police custody after he was allegedly found with 64 lbs of suspected cannabis during a roadblock exercise on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway yesterday at about 6.30 am.

BLANTYRE, Malawi/MAPUTO,  (Reuters) – Mozambique and Malawi yesterday were counting the cost of Tropical Storm Freddy, which killed more than 100 people, injured scores and left a trail of destruction as it ripped through southern Africa for the second time in a month over the weekend.

In front of a packed Rising Sun Turf Club crowd, Fazal Habibula’s Ariana’s Vision stunned the crowd with a remarkable win over Jumbo Jet’s Looking to Heaven in the main showdown of the seven-race day recently.

Dear Editor, Decades in the industry but in a blink of an eye tragedy strikes and man and machine are sucked under.  

A 32-year-old Sergeant of Police, Jermain Semple is now in hospital after he was allegedly shot by Fawazz McRae, a 27-year-old building contractor of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, at about 21:30 hrs on March 12th, 2023, at the Crown and Anchor Grill and Bar in Linden.

(Reuters) – Bank stocks around the world plunged yesterday even as President Joe Biden vowed to take action to ensure the safety of the U.S.

Says Charwayne Walker Basketball in Guyana received a tremendous boost with the appointment of Guyanese Patrick Haynes as Head of CONCENCABA.

Dear Editor, I have read with much interest, the high jubilation displayed by the Irfaan Ali regime during the sod turning ceremony of the “stadium” at Palmyra, East Corentyne, Berbice.

The United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF] yesterday morning handed over a donation of 5,040 doses of paxlovid medication valued at $100m to the Ministry of Health [MoH].

NEAR KREMINNA, Ukraine,  (Reuters) – Ukraine’s future hinges on the outcome of battles in the east, including in and around Bakhmut, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, with both sides describing brutal fighting in the small city as Russia intensifies a winter campaign to capture it.

On Monday, the Guyana Cricket Board announced the start of its U-15 Inter-County Super50 One-Day tournament with two matches in Demerara bowling off today.

Dear Editor, The Guyanese public is constantly treated to the voice of so-called civil society groups and personalities in the press, not least so in Kaieteur News and Stabroek News.

Dear Editor, Over the years dabbling on the outskirts of politics, more than once I’ve come across racism from different angles, and those who are responsible for the racists utterances,  I make a permanent mental note and lose all respect for that individual, regardless of his/her achievements or status.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro will be called to testify as part of an investigation into accusations he tried to illegally bring $3.2 million of jewelry into the country, Justice Minister Flavio Dino said yesterday.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Pouderoyen clinched semi-final berths in the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) ‘Commander Cup’, following hard-fought quarterfinal victories on Sunday evening at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.

A fire of unknown origin destroyed a one-storey wooden and concrete building at Lot 40, Second Avenue, Bartica, Region 7 on Sunday afternoon.

Dexter McDonald, a 35-year-old man, is wanted by police for questioning on armed robbery  and rape.

Dear Editor, I wish to congratulate the PPP government for restoring the Guyana Prize for Literature.

LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The Biden administration is approving a scaled-back version of ConocoPhillips’ COP.N

Hard-knocks, Underdogs, and Young Gunners registered wins when the maiden edition of the ‘Republic Classic Beach Football Championship’ resumed Sunday evening at the Christianburg ground, Linden.

Dear Editor, I read in another section of the media, the utterings of current president of the Guyana Olympic Association Mr.

The ongoing March 2020 General and Regional fraud election matter which is before the various courts in the Georgetown Magisterial District was once again put off to April 18th by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan when the matter was called yesterday morning.

(Reuters) – Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA PDVSA. Yesterday was loading a supertanker with crude and fuel for Cuba, maritime documents showed, an unusually large volume to help its political ally overcome an energy crisis with repeated blackouts.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Fruta Conquerors stormed to comfortable wins on Saturday in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Women’s Developmental League Playoff at the National Training Centre, Providence.

What one had hoped might have been a comprehensive update on the pace of progress towards the completion of the eagerly awaited Regional Food Terminal coinciding with last month’s 2023 Barbados Agro Fest event, did not materialize.

By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan   Former Chief Speech-Writer to the UN Secretary-General and Seventh Chancellor  of the University of Guyana   The United Nations is the repository of the hopes and aspirations of the peoples of the world, especially in developing countries, for a safe and dignified existence, with equitable life chances, and with respect for their fundamental human rights.