Daily Archive: Wednesday, July 19, 2023

An Indian company has secured the US$159.9m contract for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services for the transmission lines and substations that will be part of the Guyana Government’s gas to energy plant.

President Irfaan Ali engaged in a bilateral discussion with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, on the sidelines of the European Union—Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU—CELAC) in Brussels, Belgium.

ROME/BEIJING, (Reuters) – Italy put 23 cities on red alert as temperatures could reach 46 Celsius (114 Fahrenheit) today, one of the global hotspots as a wave of extreme heat, wildfires and flooding wreak havoc from the United States to China.

BANGKOK, (Reuters) – The leader of Thailand’s election-winning Move Forward Party met fresh obstacles in his prime ministerial bid today, as a court suspended him as a lawmaker and rivals successfully scuttled his re-nomination in parliament.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies in South Africa in August “by mutual agreement”, South Africa’s presidency said today.

(Jamaica Observer) The  Government has denied reports of a brewing diplomatic row with the United States, but Jamaica Observer sources are adamant that all is not well in the relationship between Kingston and Washington.

Member of Parliament and Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde yesterday blasted a planned government payout to the families of the 20 children who died in the Mahdia dorm fire and which would constitute a settlement of any possible claim arising against state.

Rodwell Peters, 31, died on the Ituni Trail in Region 10 on Monday afternoon after his vehicle overturned.

Carlton New-Borne Waldron, 30,  is wanted by police for questioning in relation to the murder of 19-year-old Dequan Pyle on June 17 at Laing Avenue, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

Two persons were injured following a river mishap involving two boats that were transporting persons who were returning from a wedding house in Batavia Village in Region Seven.

The businessman whose truck ran over and killed his underaged employee, 13-year-old Rovin Williams, is still on station bail as the file has not been returned from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

Nineteen-year-old Matthew Sylvain, of Melanie Damishana, East Coast Demerara, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus where he was charged with armed robbery and escaping lawful custody.

Western Tigers and Santos recorded comfortable victories when the KFC Elite Football League continued yesterday at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Rodrigues Bess known as `Berbician’ is wanted by police in relation to trafficking in narcotics at Catherine, Mahaicony on June 20th.

With the CONCACAF Boy’s U15 Championship penciled to commence on August 5th, Devnon Winter, head-coach of the Golden Jaguars junior programme has confirmed that the final playing roster will be shortlisted on July 27th.

The curtains came down yesterday on a three-month journey of fierce and competitive debating with a group of influencers emerging as winners in the 2023 National Debating Competition finals.

Rupununi emerged as the winner of the National Inter-District Kayaking Competition, which was staged on Sunday at the Watooka Guest House, Linden.

Thirty-seven-year-old Vandell Skeete, of Lot 446 Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara, appeared virtually via Zoom at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Magistrate Rhondell Weever where he was jailed for four years after being charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Gavin Lewis defeated Phillip Squires 2-1 to clinch the marquee Men’s Open Singles title when the Guyana Tennis Association ‘One Guyana’ Championship concluded at the National Racquet Centre, Woolford Avenue.

Second vice-president of Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) and former national cricketer, Steven Jacobs urged the youngsters to pay keen attention while making life-long friends as the Club opened its annual summer camp on Monday.

A woman of Guyanese lineage was on Monday appointed First Deputy Commissioner in the state of New York, United States (US).

Dear Editor, Responding to me, Joel Bhagwandin (JB) wrote “I would be happy to be edified by Mr.

Joint leaders Kyle Couchman and Keron Sandiford battled to a stalemate in round six when the Milex National Junior Chess Championship continued at the National Stadium, Providence.

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh on Monday reiterated Guyana firm commitment to the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 while also outlining Guyana’s progress in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Guyana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) has again experienced some issues which began on Monday, resulting in limited processing of customs entries online and the release of goods.

Dear Editor, Have you ever heard such nonsense? When the West Indies cricket team failed to qualify for the 2020 T20 World Cup, Kieron Pollard told us that the players were not to be blamed.

(CMC) – Head coach Andre Coley said yesterday West Indies remained a “popular brand” despite their first Test thrashing at the hands of superpowers India, and urged players to have clarity and self-belief, as they geared up for tomorrow’s start of the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval here.

Rice farmers in Black Bush Polder (BBP), Corentyne  and neighbouring areas are nearing their harvesting period and with over 64,000 acres under cultivation presently in Region Six a “good crop” is expected to be reaped.

Dear Editor, The Chairperson of GECOM along with the CEO and Deputy CEO co-hosted a press conference following the 2023 local government elections.

Lazio and Wolves played to a 1-1 draw, when the Bartica Football Association Senior Men’s League continued on Monday evening at the Community Centre ground.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – European, Latin American and Caribbean leaders proclaimed a new era of increased political and economic cooperation yesterday but their summit meeting was clouded by wrangling over how to address Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The miner who died on Monday at 42 Miles backdam, Region One after a tree branch fell on him, has been identified by his uncle as Leroy Sandy, 26, of Port Kaituma, North West District, the police say.

Dear Editor, 0n July 17, 2023, Stabroek News reported that a fire started in the Brickdam Police lockup by one, Stephan Howard.

The Georgetown divisional final in the Region #4 segment of the Digicel Schools Football Championship will be decided today from 17:30hrs when Dolphin Secondary opposes Excelsior Academy at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – More than two dozen Indian opposition parties said yesterday that they had formed an alliance called “INDIA” to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in parliamentary elections next year.

PANAMA CITY,  (Reuters) – A Panamanian court sentenced former President Ricardo Martinelli to more than 10 years in prison for money laundering, the attorney general’s office said yesterday, threatening the front-runner’s bid for a new term next year.

Twenty-three-year-old Stephon Howard, of Lot 250 East La Penitence, Georgetown, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus where he was charged with attempted robbery.

Team Guyana made a perfect 3-0 start in the doubles division when the 39th edition of the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships continued yesterday in St.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – The legendary story of the fierce Aztec ruler who briefly routed Spanish invaders five centuries ago took center stage this week at one of the modern Mexican capital’s best-known theaters, but the opera’s performers did not sing in any European language.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cash-starved Cuba fell short of its export and import plans through June of this year amidst grave shortages linked to its dependence on food, fuel and inputs for agriculture and manufacture from abroad.

Dear Editor, The President of the Press Association, Ms. Nazima Raghubir, not satisfied with personally attacking me on the matter of how the recent Presidential Press Conference was conducted and having publicly grossly misrepresented the arrangements for the Press Conference, has now enlisted a scurrilous personal attack on me in the name of the Press Association, published in yesterday’s (18th July, 2023) Kaieteur News, but, with no signature to the letter other than Press Association.

Dear Editor, It is perceived as a trifling of a matter – health workers in Region Five not receiving the increased salary adjustments announced last December and the authorities now seemingly alerted to the fact.

A truck driver and two porters are in custody assisting with an investigation after they were nabbed with 702 grammes of cannabis at Sherima Police Station yesterday morning, according to a Guyana Police Force release.

By Laura Tyson and Lenny Mendonca BERKELEY – As Texas swoons under an unprecedented heatwave, its governor has signed a “preemption” bill to strip cities like Houston and Dallas from setting standards for local workplaces – including guaranteed water breaks for outdoor workers.

In June, at the commissioning of the US$5.15 million Good Hope Secondary School, President Irfaan Ali hinted that based upon the trajectory the country is on and location, “We now have to move towards making Spanish compulsory in our school system.”

(Reuters) – Saud Shakeel’s career-best 208 not out fetched Pakistan a significant first-innings lead of 149 in the opening test against Sri Lanka at Galle yesterday.

(Reuters) – Michigan’s attorney general yesterday announced felony charges against 16 Republicans for participating in an alleged “false elector” scheme that aimed to overturn then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in the battleground state.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – Residents of Peru’s key mining areas are expected to support protests due to kick off this week against the government of President Dina Boluarte, who yesterday denounced the planned demonstrations as a “threat to democracy.”