Articles published on Sunday, July 30, 2023
ROME, (Reuters) – Italy made an “improvised and atrocious” decision when it joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) four years ago as it did little to boost exports, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said in an interview published today.
by Asha Javeed Lead Editor Investigations asha.javeed@guardian.co.tt (Trinidad Guardian) NiQuan Energy is facing a cash crunch challenge.
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, (Reuters) – At least 40 people were killed and over 130 injured when a suicide bomber set off explosives at a political rally in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province today, police said.
NIAMEY/ABUJA, (Reuters) – West African nations imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger’s new military leaders today, threatening to use force if they fail to reinstate ousted President Mohammed Bazoum within a week.
One thousand more part-time workers were yesterday hired in Region Six bringing the total number of persons employed under the programme in the region to 5000.
A master’s degree student in water governance and water management, Romario Hastings is eager to banish the stereotypes and preconceptions surrounding Indigenous People and intentionally adopted the Akawaio name, ‘Kapohn’, once he became culturally aware of his identity.
On August 5, the biggest local event celebrating African fashion, the Miss Emancipation pageant, will be held at the National Cultural Centre, where seven young women will compete for the crown.
Bartica is in the midst of a five-day celebration to commemorate Emancipation Day, which began on July 28 and will conclude on August 1, under the theme “Embracing the Motherland, with the Embodiment of the African Culture”.
By Joseph Allen A mother who just lost her son in a fiery car accident says that “faith” is all that she has now to hold on to.
In this week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket Roger Seymour delves into the mystery of the Patterson Report.
LUCAS STOCK INDEX (LSI) The Lucas Stock Index rose 0.045 percent during the fourth period of trading in July 2023.
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) wants the government to understand that the survivors and relatives of victims of the Mahdia dormitory fire are still in need of continued support and assistance and that the state must bear responsibility for the tragedy as the victims were in their care.
Disgraced former High Commissioner to India, Charrandass Persaud, is still on the payroll of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the government says his employment was never terminated and he still holds a valid employment contract.
Dolphin, Waramuri, West Ruimveldt, and St. Ignatius recorded lopsided victories when the Round of 32 segment in the Digicel Schools Football Championship commenced yesterday at the Ministry of Education (MOE) and National Insurance Scheme (NIS) grounds, Carifesta Avenue.
(CMC) – An unbeaten half-century from their captain Shai Hope and his unbroken fifth-wicket stand with Keacy Carty carried West Indies to a redeeming, series-levelling six-wicket win against India in the second One-day International yesterday in Barbados.
Fifty-eight-year-old Lochan Sookdeo of Perseverance, Region Two died yesterday afternoon after he fell from his e-bike at Airy Hall.
Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony yesterday handed over a new digital X-ray machine to the Diamond Regional Hospital valued at $100M.
Guyana’ dominance on the English-speaking boxing scene continued on Friday evening in St Lucia.
The Opposition APNU+AFC on Thursday condemned what it said was the use of the Guyana Police Force to achieve the ruling PPP’s political objectives while at the same time ensuring that PPP senior officials who are accused of serious crimes are not investigated or that the investigations are botched.
(Reuters) – England batted with positive intent to take control of the final Ashes test at The Oval yesterday, moving on to 389-9 at the close on the third day with a 377-run lead over Australia.
BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Nicolas Petro, son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, has been arrested as part of an investigation into money laundering and illicit enrichment, the attorney general’s office said early yesterday.
JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Thousands of flag-waving Israelis renewed their protests nationwide after sundown yesterday, capping a week of turmoil in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed through a highly-contested law that limited some Supreme Court power.
Dear Editor, The Reuters report on Exxon’s willingness to do business with Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed despite U.S.
Timehri Panthers dismantled Diamond United 5-2, when the East Bank Football Association Senior Men’s League resumed yesterday.
The Planning and Development Single Window Platform (PDSWP) Bill, which was laid in Parliament some five months ago, was passed in the National Assembly on July 20 after a third reading.
Dear Editor, It is becoming a bit of a concern that at several branches of commercial banks in Guyana customers encounter uncaring, and unpleasant frontline staff who seem to lack the requisite inter-personal communication skills.
Guyana’s 13-member contingent scheduled to depart on Wednesday for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Trinidad and Tobago was unveiled yesterday at Olympic House.
The Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) is basking in the facility’s successful completion of breast reconstruction surgery performed recently.
(Reuters) – A federal judge has thrown out Donald Trump’s $475 million defamation lawsuit against CNN, in which the former president claimed the network’s description of his election fraud as the “big lie” associated him with Adolf Hitler.
The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) yesterday announced that the Albion/Port Mourant Estate and Blairmont Estate surpassed their weekly production target during the week ending July 29, 2023, by 12%.
Komalchan Ramnarace walked away with the cricketer of the academy accolade when the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club (RHTYSC) 34th annual cricket academy concluded on Friday at the Area H ground.
Dear Editor, The Georgetown Public Hospital is not perfect, it never will be but now that my surgical requirements have been dealt with through incisive, precise and professional interventions I can say, with profound gratitude “thank God it’s there!”
(Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that an African initiative could be a basis for peace in Ukraine but that Ukrainian attacks made it hard to realise.
Guyana’s premier cyclist, Briton John has secured a wild card for the UCI Elite World Championships in Scotland from August 5-14.
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 37-year-old bus driver of 95 West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown, on Thursday night at the Linden bus park, Water and Hadfield streets, Georgetown.
Dear Editor, August 1st marks the anniversary of the date that the African slaves by order of the British Parliament were legally freed in 1834.
RABAT, (Reuters) – The Dominican Republic has recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, Rabat’s foreign ministry said yesterday, as a slowly growing number of nations back the North African nation’s claim.
Dear Editor, I am a proud and precious descendant of the African slave who toiled on our plantations and who were mercilessly beaten by the European plantocracy.
(Trinidad Express) Woodside Energy on Fridaynight confirmed that it had to shut in (close off) its offshore operations in the country as a precaution following an incident on Tuesday.
Wolves United downed Mil Ballers 1-0 when the Bartica Football Association Senior Men’s League continued on Friday evening at the Community Centre ground.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A U.S. nurse and her child have been kidnapped in Haiti, a faith-based humanitarian aid organization said yesterday.
SBM Offshore Guyana has launched a scholarship programme geared towards providing Indigenous women with an opportunity to pursue studies in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Guyana.
I have been asked why I don’t write about music or some other creative discipline.
As Emancipation Day approaches and we prepare for the annual festivities, I recall a segment on the Guyana Today morning show several years ago, in which the host was discussing with guests, granny ‘ole-time’ food.
The week before last the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, normally referred to by its initials, IACHR, issued a resolution on a petition from the Indigenous residents of Chinese Landing in Region One.
(Trinidad Guardian) Horrified relatives say the charred remains discovered in an outhouse in Maraval on Thursday are those of their loved one Anastacia Waldron.
The 2023 seven-round National Women’s Chess Qualifiers Tournament for selection to contest the National Championship has begun at the School of the Nations, Georgetown with four of the stars of last year’s Chess Olympiad in India, Sasha Shariff, Anaya Lall, Nellisha Johnson and Jessica Callender among those in contention.
Dear Editor, Another court case lost even though it was related a strong case was made out for the objection to a recent appointee to a commission.
Introduction Today’s column begins with a summary overview of the current state of affairs in regard to the proposed public oil block options in Guyana postponed from an initial mid-April due date to a new one, mid- July and them to September 12.
Heavyweights Sparta Boss, Bent Street, Back Circle, and Gold is Money were among the teams to seal their place in the quarterfinal section of the ‘Keep Ya Five Alive’ Futsal Championship after victories on Friday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Have you ever made a terrible mistake and felt like the world was falling apart around you?
Recently, a trip to the cinema feels as if you are inside of a Pepto-Bismol bottle.
It is almost a ritual in itself that every year around the time of the anniversary of emancipation from slavery in the Caribbean, the people of the region turn their minds to a commemoration of African culture.
“It is like a fight for survival. You are anxious most of the times, because you don’t know what will be the next move.
Israel is in the throes of a struggle between opposing forces in support of its partly liberal democratic state and those proposing a fully neo-fascist one.
I have always loved sport. All my boyhood and youth I delighted in games.
The Region Five Young Muslim Association will be holding their first Muslim Fest at the Blairmont Community Ground on Tuesday – an event that is expected to bring together the local Muslim community for a day of fun, prayers and activities.
NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Kenya’s government and opposition will set up a team which aims to resolve their differences, senior politicians from both sides said yesterday, after a series of opposition protests over the cost of living and tax increases.
