Daily Archive: Monday, April 17, 2023

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – An independent probe has found that the head of the Organization of American States did not engage in serious misconduct in an intimate relationship with a staffer but that he violated its ethics code by failing to exercise “good judgment,” according to the results of an investigation seen by Reuters.

Former Mayor of Georgetown, Patricia-Chase Green has joined up with the PPP to contest the June 12th Local Government Elections in the municipality of Georgetown.

The Castro Band has been stranded in Lethem for one week after a client failed to honour an agreement and left the area.

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – Outspoken Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza was jailed for 25 years by a Moscow court today, the harshest sentence of its kind since Russia invaded Ukraine, after being found guilty of treason and other offences he denied committing.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) has arrived at consensus to recommend the abolition of the constitutional monarchy as the form of government and has deliberated on the process by which a president would be selected.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Opposition, which is attending today’s Caricom Crime Symposium launch, is appealing to Caricom leaders to get Prime Minister Keith Rowley to remove National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds.

The Mayor of Linden, Waneka Arrindell yesterday said that the town appears to be excluded from the government’s ‘One Guyana’ theme as numerous requests for assistance for its annual week of activities have been ignored.

Rui Hachimura came off the bench to score a team-high 29 points, LeBron James and Anthony Davis both posted double-doubles and the seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers scored a Game 1 road win over the No.

Jimmy Butler had 35 points and 11 assists and the visiting Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks — who played most of the game without Giannis Antetokounmpo — 130-117 in Game 1 of an Eastern Conference first-round playoff series yesterday.

A new champion will be crowned in the Milo Secondary Schools U18 football championships after Mackenzie High eliminated holders Wismar/Christianburg 1-0 in the quarterfinals yesterday at the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Carifesta Avenue.

Bent Street, Albouystown and Kitty recorded contrasting wins when the Kashif and Shanghai ‘One Guyana Futsal Championship’ resumed on Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Emphasising there will be no production of radioactive waste and no disposal of disused sources within Guyana, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has exempted the proposed operation of the radioactive source storage and calibration facility at Houston, East Bank Demerara from an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

In response to two catastrophic floods in 18 years, Guyana is stepping up the protection of its vulnerable coastline, using funds from its recent carbon credits’ sale to finance the construction of multiple door sluices and other water management initiatives.

East Coast Dmerara skipper Romeo Deonarain followed up his brilliant double century against Upper Demerara in the previous round with a half century yesterday to lead his team past East Bank Demerara.

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s army appeared to gain the upper hand on Sunday in a bloody power struggle with rival paramilitary forces, pounding their bases with air strikes, witnesses said, and at least 59 civilians were killed including three U.N.

Timehri Panthers were crowned the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Tiger Rentals U13 champions on Saturday at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Centre, Providence.

Dear Editor, As a Guyanese, I am proud to state that there are honourable men and women in our judicial system who are inclined to follow the letter and spirit of our nation’s Laws.

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo told a press conference on Thursday that all partners in the Stabroek Block have contributed their respective shares to the US$600 million per project insurance and currently possess the necessary lawful certification, even as they begin wrapping up an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a parent guarantee agreement.

Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in MacKenzie, Linden, Region Ten, generally about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

LUCKNOW, India (Reuters) – A former lawmaker in India’s parliament, convicted of kidnapping, was shot dead along with his brother while police were escorting them for a medical check-up in a slaying caught on live television on Saturday.

Dear Editor, First, I clearly recall in May 2021, Guyana’s Minister of Human Ser-vices and Social Security, in a justified angry outburst, spoke for all women (and right-thinking men too).

MUMBAI, India, CMC – A blistering, unbeaten half-century from embattled West Indies left-hander Shimron Hetmyer enabled table leaders Rajasthan Royals to pull off a stunning chase against Gujarat Titans and a three-wicket win in the Indian Premier League yesterday.

(Reuters) – Four people were killed and multiple others injured in a shooting on Saturday night that was tied to a birthday party in the small town of Dadeville, Alabama, the state law enforcement agency said on Sunday.

By Joseph Allen Senior Counsel Stanley Alfred Moore, was laid to rest last week after a career that spanned some 50 years.

Dear Editor, My early days as a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Guyana were extremely exciting and rewarding and one of the Guyanese colleagues with whom I made friends with at UG was Stanley Alfred Moore.

Excelling at international meets and adding the national record to her resume is now high on the agenda for two-time Olympian, Aliyah Abrams following her early season success.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Sunday rejected as offensive and unfounded what he called insinuations by the brother of a Vatican schoolgirl who went missing 40 years ago about one of his predecessors as pontiff, Saint John Paul II.

A 24 year-old money changer of Rose Hall Town Corentyne, Berbice was on Saturday robbed by two identifiable men who relieved him of $70,000.

Dear Editor, Vincent Alexander’s letter dated April 11 2023 entitled ‘Covert and overt aid from global powers have been the fuel of our defining moments’ is a desperate attempt at revision of historical facts while relying on his own imagination and superficial feelings to define a moment that does not hold true.

BRIDGETOWN, CMC – Sacked West Indies Women’s head coach Courtney Walsh said he hoped several emerging female players identified during his tenure will be given the chance to mature and serve the side in the immediate future.

WARSAW (Reuters) – Unilateral action on trade by European Union member states is unacceptable, the bloc’s executive said on Sunday, after Poland and Hungary announced bans on grain and other food imports from Ukraine to protect their local agricultural sectors.

United States lawyers preparing Guyana’s defence for arbitration in the case brought by Smart City Solutions (SCS) over the termination of the parking meter contract were here last week to interview potential witnesses, according to a press release from Attorney General Anil Nandlall.

Dear Editor, I would like to once again extend congratulations to all of Guyana’s national athletes who participated in the just concluded 50th CARIFTA Games held in Nassau Bahamas.

 KOWLOON, Hong Kong, CMC – A breathtaking hundred and a tidy bowling spell from West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews spurred Warriors Women to the FairBreak Invitational title yesterday, with a convincing 93-run win against Falcons Women.

(Reuters) – Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez apologised in an interview published on Sunday to victims of sexual abuse over a sexual violence law that included a loophole enabling at least 978 imprisoned offenders to get their sentences reduced or ended early.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Arjun Tendulkar, son of batting great Sachin, made his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Mumbai Indians in their home match against former champions Kolkata Knight Riders yesterday.

Nine female entrepreneurs will travel to the United States to participate in a four-day Woman in Business Trade Exchange Programme from April 19 to 22, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana has announced.

Dear Editor, When a government official visits anywhere in Guyana, they would inform their operatives who would then mobilize people and children to give them a warm welcome.

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Four Turkish soldiers were wounded in artillery and rocket attacks by Kurdish militants on bases in northern Syria, prompting a counter attack, Ankara said on Sunday.

Dear Editor, Africans and Indians in Guyana must be careful that as we continue divisions along lines of race and deep seated dislike for each other, White Americans and Europeans along with the Chinese, take over Guyana.

On December 11th last year, more than four months ago, there was a confrontation in the Providence Police Station between two civilians during which a gunshot was fired and the cops fled for cover.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Powerplay woes haunted Delhi Capitals as the David Warner-led side lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday, making their fifth consecutive defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

In our article of 3 April 2023, we stated that the contract for the production of electronic ID cards was also in breach of sections 16 and 30(1) of the Fiscal Management and Accountability (FMA) Act.

By Myrtha Désulmé Myrtha Désulmé was born in Haiti, and raised in France and Jamaica, where she now resides.