Daily Archive: Thursday, July 20, 2023

Dr Asha Kissoon of The New Movement (TNM) was today elected as the Deputy Speaker of the House to replace Lenox Shuman.

Nandranie Coonjah was today sworn in as a Member of Parliament to replace the resigned Minister of Local Government, Nigel Dharamlall.

MYKOLAIV/NEAR KUPIANSK, Ukraine,  (Reuters) – Russia destroyed homes and damaged the Chinese consulate in Odesa today in a third straight night of air strikes on Ukrainian ports, and issued a threat against Ukraine-bound vessels in the Black Sea.

BEIJING/JAKARTA, (Reuters) – Days before a conference of foreign ministers this month, China told host Indonesia it was switching its representative due to “unexpected circumstances”, prompting a scramble in Jakarta to resize the traditional gift of a shirt for attendees.

(Trinidad Express) “A pure fanciful fabrication.” This is how Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley yesterday described the claims of a man named Akil Abdullah and Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary Farley Augustine that he (Abdullah) received a bribe to damage Augustine.

Members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) have been called upon to advertise widely for judges and to publish the names of candidates prior to appointment so that they can be vetted.

Dolphin Secondary was crowned Region #4 Georgetown divisional champion in the Digicel Schools Football Championship, defeating Excelsior 2-1 yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

By Abigail Headley A misunderstanding onboard an American Airlines (AA) aircraft, between  Guyanese cultural activist, Joel Ghansham and a flight attendant on Tuesday night led to the plane returning to the John F.

During bilateral discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia, Tanja Fajon, yesterday, President Irfaan Ali raised the difficulties Guyanese face in having to travel to Suriname for Schengen visa interviews and discussed this country’s nomination letter for visa-free Schengen status and the possibility of an interim in-country processing of Schengen visa applications.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said yesterday the under-pressure Caribbean side were looking to make a fresh start in their 100th Test against India starting here Thursday, after putting to rest the nightmare defeat in last week’s first Test.

Upper Corentyne fishermen will soon benefit from a jetty costing some $5m which is currently under construction by the Ministry of Finance at Linepath – a project which is expected to greatly benefit the smaller fisherfolk in the area by allowing them easier access to offload their catches and seines.

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Australia’s tailenders put up some late resistance to leave England frustrated on day one of the fourth Ashes test at Old Trafford, with the tourists on 299-8 at close of play yesterday.

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) is proud of its players who competed at the Tobago Open this past weekend, especially Eureka Giddings who emerged victorious in the Ladies category. 

The Public Relations Officer of the DPP’s Chambers Liz Rahaman yesterday told Stabroek News that the file on the death of Rovin Williams has not yet reached the Chambers.

In keeping with its commitment to invest in special needs training for individuals and professionals here, Digicel Guyana handed over in excess of  $5.9M on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

Tropical Shipping, has been announced as the official title sponsor by the GMR&SC for the July 29-30  Drag Wars 2.0 at the South Dakota Circuit. 

The Guyana Shore Base Inc (GYSBI), the onshore support facility servicing the oil and gas industry,  yesterday announced the launch of its Technical Scholarship, which will be aimed at supporting education for persons between the ages of 16 and 25 at the various Technical Institutes across the country.

LONDON,  CMC – Left-hander Alick Athanaze has entered the International Cricket Council Test batting rankings at 77th.

Over 120 residents from the Region Two villages of St. Monica and Lima Sands have received free spectacles through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s EyeCare programme.

COURCHEVEL, France,  (Reuters) – Jonas Vingegaard took a giant stride towards a second consecutive Tour de France title when crash-hit rival Tadej Pogacar cracked in unexpected and spectacular fashion on Wednesday’s 17 stage, the toughest of the race.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently focussing its attention on several issues in Region Two, one of which concerns the Pomeroon River.

LONDON,  CMC – Guyana internationals Kadell Daniel and Matt Briggs will ply their trade for Horsham in the Isthmian League Premier Division, after penning contracts with the southeast England club for the upcoming season.

(Reuters) – India captain Rohit Sharma is not sure what to expect from the pitch and conditions at Queen’s Park Oval this week but ruled out any major changes to his side for the second test against West Indies beginning today.

A man who was wanted by police for felonious wounding was arrested yesterday.

With construction to commence soon, the Board of Industrial Training (BIT), Ministry of Labour yesterday conducted a sod- turning ceremony for the construction of two new training facilities in New Amsterdam and Corriverton, Region 6.

TORONTO, Canada,  CMC – Twenty20 legend Chris Gayle is among several West Indian stars expected to feature when the third edition of the Global T20 Canada bowls off today following a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, on the sidelines of the European Union-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (EU-CELAC) Summit 2023 in Brussels, Belgium.

DALLAS, Texas,  CMC – Out-of-favour West Indies all-rounders Andre Russell and Sunil Narine launched a stunning counter-attack but the effort came to nothing, as winless Los Angeles Knight Riders slumped to their third straight defeat with a 21-run loss to San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket here Tuesday night.

Fifty-eight-year-old Devon Duguid, of Lot 383 East Ruimveldt, Georgetown appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on 17th July, before Magistrate Rhondel Weever to answer to the charge of threatening language that was read to him.

(Reuters) – Tobi Amusan, the 100m hurdles world record holder, said yesterday she has been charged with missing three doping tests but has denied taking performance enhancing substances and expects to be cleared to compete at the world championships.

MADRID/NEW YORK, (Reuters) – The former head of Venezuela’s military intelligence, Hugo Carvajal, arrived in the United States on Wednesday to face drug trafficking charge after being extradited from Spain, his lawyer said.

Dear Editor, I apologize for taking up space recently in your newspaper to express the wrong I see in our society and particularly that of our government.

Investigators from the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) and the Guyana Police Force are yet to determine the cause of a fire which ripped through an entire block, which housed a supermarket and other businesses, just under a week ago on Saffon Street.

AUCKLAND,  (Reuters) – The ninth Women’s World Cup and by far the biggest in the tournament’s history kicks off today with co-hosts New Zealand and Australia in action, with record attendances expected at both their matches.

Rawle Nelson (no address given) and Lydia Torrington (no address given) appeared on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer to assault charges laid against them.

(Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva said yesterday he will send the European Union a counter-proposal on the long-delayed trade deal with the South American bloc Mercosur in the coming two or three weeks.

Dear Editor, Reports of, and commentaries on, the communication styles/behaviours of the President and Vice President leave the better informed very concerned about examples being set for audiences and other observers, including of course the Opposition, who in turn would be criticized for their mimicry.

(Reuters) – Pakistan remained on course for victory in the opening test against Sri Lanka despite a top-order wobble chasing a meagre victory target of 131 at Galle yesterday.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy Irene Velez has resigned, according to a letter shared by her ministry on Wednesday, after two state bodies opened investigations against her.

Thirty-one-year-old Damion Bourne, appeared yesterday  at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus where he was charged with using threatening language.

Dear Editor, Please allow me space to respond to a letter by Guyana’s Ambassador to the United States, Samuel A.A.

BAGHDAD/STOCKHOLM,  (Reuters) – Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in central Baghdad in the early hours of today, scaling its walls and setting it on fire in protest against the expected burning of a Koran in Sweden.

AUCKLAND,  (Reuters) – At least two people and an armed attacker were killed and six others wounded in a shooting in New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland last night, hours ahead of the opening match of the Women’s soccer World Cup in the city.

Thirty-three-year-old Denston Knights, and 34-year-old Michael Atwell, yesterday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus to answer to the charge of assault.

It is a contretemps that has been repeated much too often: a trade union at odds with the government.

(St Vincent Times) Early reports indicate that at least five people were shot and killed in Kingstown, St.

Dear Editor, It is now approximately one year since the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly-Guyana (IDPADA-G) has been in the news, continuously; under the microscope; subjected to the suspension of its subvention; and having to stave off malicious accusations ranging from financial impropriety to mismanagement, none of which has or can be proven.

In this edition of our Ask-the-Consul, we will provide information on studying in the United States.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – In the 1991 film “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” a malevolent time-traveling and shape-shifting android called T-1000 that was made of liquid metal demonstrated a unique quality.

By Nina L. Khrushcheva MOSCOW – No development during Vladimir Putin’s 23 years in power has so clearly pointed to his regime’s fragility as the Wagner Group’s aborted mutiny on June 24.

AUCKLAND,  (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino said women’s football has experienced incredible growth over the last 10 years and is confident that the World Cup will win over anyone who remains sceptical about the merits of the women’s game.