Daily Archive: Monday, June 19, 2023

The Guyana Police Force today confirmed that an investigation has been launched in relation to an allegation of rape against the Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall.

 (Reuters) – The third topical depression of the 2023 hurricane season has formed in the central tropical Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane in a few days, the U.S.

Justice Navindra Singh this morning dismissed in its entirety the opposition’s case challenging the passage of the Natural Resource Fund Bill in December 2021.

Port of Spain, Trinidad – The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) late Friday, published its judgment denying special leave in a case  out of Barbados, in which Ramnarace Ramassar sought permission to appeal an ejection order obtained against him by his landlord, Stella Scantlebury.

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – China and the United States agreed today to try and stabilise their intense rivalry to avoid veering into conflict, but did not announce any major breakthroughs during a rare visit to Beijing by U.S.

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall says that he is prepared to “assist in a full investigation” of misconduct allegations against.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia’s Senate passed legislation today  that paves the way for the country to hold a landmark referendum later this year on whether to recognise its Indigenous people in the constitution.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Even the clergy are not immune from Britain’s cost-of-living crisis, which has now forced Church of England vicars to make a formal pay claim for the first time in their nearly 500-year history.

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Nigel Dharamlall has been granted permission by President Irfaan Ali to proceed on administrative leave in the wake of an allegation that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl. 

The MV Ma Lisha ferry is yet to make its maiden commercial voyage between the North West District, Region One and Georgetown, and according to Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill, the Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) is working diligently to have the India manufactured vessel operational.

The Ministry of Legal Affairs is procuring a speedboat to aid in the work of the Prisons Mental Unit, as it expands support for the criminal justice system programme.

A 25-year-old motorcyclist of Friendship, East Coast Demerara was on Saturday evening struck down and killed by a drunk driver.

The Golden Jaguars advanced to the final round in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Prelims, besting Grenada 5-3 on kicks from the penalty mark, after regulation time ended 1-1 on Saturday evening at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

HARARE, Zimbabwe, CMC – Guyanese Gajanand Singh returned to haunt West Indies with a counter-attacking maiden One-Day International hundred but veteran Johnson Charles headlined a quartet of half-century makers as the Caribbean side coasted to a 39-run victory over United States.

Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Kitty, Georgetown about the cost of living and how it is affecting them.

(ICC)  Captain Craig Ervine led from the front as Zimbabwe kicked off their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier campaign with a comfortable win in Harare.

The Guyana Police Force, Region Two, has confirmed that the businessman whose Canter truck had run over and killed his 13-year-old employee Rovin Williams has been hospitalised since the incident but charges are pending.

BIRMINGHAM, England, (Reuters) – Australia’s bowlers struck twice in quick succession in a devastating spell against England at Edgbaston yesterday, before heavy rain washed out the later sessions on the third day of the series-opening Ashes test.

A mother of nine yesterday tearfully accepted the keys to a brand new house, which was handed by Men on Mission (MoM) at Better Success in Region Two.

Dear Editor, We write to express our disgust and disapproval over the grave disrespect meted out to the 16 year old teenager and her family with regards to the alleged rape and sexual assault by Minister Dharamlall. 

Police are still investigating the murder of Surajpaul Etwaroo, the 38-year-old construction worker of Lot 380 Good Hope, Phase One, East Coast Demerara, who was killed some three months ago at Sideline Road, Good Hope, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said yesterday.

Top veteran cyclist, Robin Persaud continues to add to his palmares’.

ROTTERDAM, (Reuters) – Serial winner Dani Carvajal converted the decisive spotkick to hand Spain a first title in more than a decade as they edged Croatia 5-4 in a penalty shootout to win the Nations League in Rotterdam yesterday.

Dear Editor, In election campaigns in normal countries, political parties make pledges and offer inducements to win or retain the support of voters.

An 18-year-old man was on Friday arrested by police on patrol duty on Woolford Avenue in the vicinity of Camp Street, after he was found with a firearm.

Dear Editor, In the matter concerning allegations made against Minister Nigel Dharamlall, everybody is saying the right thing. 

HARARE, Zimbabwe, CMC – Seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder believes familiarity with conditions here will be critical to navigating the ICC World Cup Qualifiers which bowled off here yesterday.

Alexandra Jerry, sister of University of Guyana student Anand (Anil) Jerry who was attacked during a robbery last April and subsequently died from his injuries, has told Stabroek News that as far as she knew the investigation into her brother’s death was ongoing but the family had not received any recent updates from the police.

(Trinidad Guardian) It’s a devastating Father’s Day for widower Jewanlal Ragoonath, as he mourns the loss of his youngest daughter, Tricia Raghoonath.

(Reuters) – Russia reported fierce fighting on Sunday on three sections of the front line in Ukraine, a day after hosting an African peace mission that failed to spark enthusiasm from either Moscow or Kyiv.

Dear Editor, Yes Hon. President, the accused government official must be investigated but no sir, he should not still be in office.

Ann’s Grove and Den Amstel secured hard-fought wins when the KFC Elite League continued on Saturday evening at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Centre in Providence, East Bank Demerara.

The Movement for Unity and Democracy (MUD), which just won a seat on Malgré Tout/Meer Zorgen council, has said that it was due to the people being fed up with the two-party dominance.

Dear Editor, In the early hours of June 16th social media carried a painful letter, purportedly from a sexually abused teenager, allegedly another victim of Minister Nigel Dharamlall.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican authorities found 129 migrants, mostly from Guatemala, crowded into a truck trailer in the eastern state of Veracruz, the National Migration Institute (INM) said in a statement on Saturday.

BEIJING (Reuters) – The U.S. secretary of state and Chinese foreign minister on Sunday held what both called candid and constructive talks on their differences from Taiwan to trade but seemed to agree on little beyond keeping the conversation going with an eventual meeting in Washington.

LONDON, (Reuters) – A bowler taking a hat-trick in any form of cricket is a rarity but 12-year-old junior player Oliver Whitehouse bagged a ‘double hat-trick’ in an astonishing over for his club.

Levi Vanhogen appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on 16th June before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly to answer the charge of assault that was read to him.

(Trinidad Guardian) Three days after the failure to launch Star Network, a mobile solutions option for customers, owner Keron Les Pierre was asked to leave the Invaders Bay co-working space where he had set up shop.

Dear Editor, CRG fully supports the call for a thorough investigation into the allegations of rape.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would pursue “active steps” on a contested judicial overhaul this week after what he described as months of wasteful compromise talks with the political opposition.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Wyndham Clark birdied the par-five first hole to move to 11-under and grab the outright lead from Rickie Fowler as the final pairing of the U.S.

Residents of several Region Two communities can expect to see significant infrastructural following the signing of three contracts on Friday, totalling approximately $53.4 million.

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva entered his sixth month in office with a 37% approval rating and a 27% disapproval rating, according to a Datafolha poll released Saturday, showing a stable result compared to the same pollster’s data released in March.

Dear Editor, Guyana could learn from the mother country when it comes to wayward legislators under a cloud.

By Samuel Brathwaite Dr Samuel Braithwaite is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at The University of the West Indies, Mona.

DUBAI (Reuters) – The start of a 72-hour ceasefire aimed at calming more than two months of conflict between rival Sudanese military factions brought a lull in clashes in Khartoum early on Sunday following battles and air strikes overnight, residents said.

Approaching three years since his government took office, President Ali continues to refuse to convene press conferences, a most extraordinary circumstance as far as modern governance goes. 

The Phoenix Suns are finalizing a deal to acquire All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards in exchange for veteran point guard Chris Paul, shooting guard Landry Shamet and multiple second-round draft picks and pick swaps, The Athletic and ESPN reported yesterday.

The problem is not simply fossil fuel emissions. It’s fossil fuels – period.

The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) under the Ministry of Agriculture has set plans in place for the construction of a flood embankment at Kokerite Savannah and construction of a drainage and irrigation structure at Yakusari Cattle Savannah, both in Region Six, Berbice.