Daily Archive: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Following a resolution by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on Chinese Landing, the government today announced a temporary halt of mining in the indigenous community.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today said that next week’s summit of Amazon region nations will seek to draw up a common policy for the first time to protect the rainforest.

KYIV,  (Reuters) – Russia attacked Ukraine’s main inland port across the Danube River from Romania on Wednesday, sending global food prices higher as it ramps up its use of force to prevent Ukraine from exporting grain.

Detectives are probing the murder of 55-year-old Andrew Harris, called ‘Shortman’, a shopkeeper at Surinamo Landing, Mazaruni River.

LISBON, (Reuters) – A huge billboard raising awareness of sexual abuse by clergymen was put up overnight in Lisbon, just hours before Pope Francis was due to arrive in the Portuguese capital for the world’s largest gathering of young Catholics.

Former long-serving Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS) and senior PPP member Dr Roger Luncheon passed away today.

(Reuters) – Rating agency Fitch yesterday downgraded the U.S. government’s top credit rating, a move that drew an angry response from the White House and surprised investors, coming despite the resolution of the debt ceiling crisis two months ago.

By Joseph Allen Thirteen speedboat operators are now counting their losses while pondering their next move after an early morning fire ripped through their boats which were moored at the Vreed-en-Hoop Stelling, West Coast Demerara.

In his message yesterday to mark Emancipation Day, President Irfaan Ali asserted that his government is committed to ensuring that African Guyanese are never politically or economically marginalized.

A bulletin will be issued for the man known as ‘Killa’, who is wanted for the shooting death of 25-year-old security officer, Gerald Sobers, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum said on Monday evening.

As the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament met on Monday, a call was made for contracts for those Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) employees who are being trained to monitor the Oil and Gas operations in Guyana.

Police are investigating the alleged drowning of 17-year-old Myles Munroe, a Customer Service Agent of Qualfon, Providence, East Bank Demerara, which occurred over the weekend at Chanta Creek, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.

Two Chinese nationals and an employee were robbed during an armed attack at the Jet Chinese store located on Alexander Street, Georgetown, last Saturday afternoon.

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) is disappointed with the government’s response to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) resolution concerning the Chinese Landing Village.

Tony’s Auto Spares on Thursday donated a Toyota Hilux, valued at $14 million, to the Lethem Fire Station.

The government on Friday stated its “unwavering commitment” to fight human trafficking and dismantle networks and prosecute perpetrators.

Calling  on Guyanese to reflect on the deep implications of Emancipation Day, the PNC Reform (PNCR) on Monday bemoaned what it said was the ongoing loss of freedoms.

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – West Indies’ hopes of a long-awaited series win over India were ruthlessly shattered here yesterday, when they suffered a 200-run annihilation in the decisive third One-Day International at Brian Lara Stadium.

Citizens Bank Guyana Inc on Monday launched a mortgage promotion and said that cash prizes totalling $5m are up for grabs.

With only three rounds remaining in the Diamond Insurance Women’s Chess Championship Qualifiers, former women’s champion Sasha Shariff is in sole possession of the lead as she attempts to reclaim the coveted title held by Pooja Lam who will not be defending her crown this year.

Guyana has taken proactive measures to address the backlog of over 280 suspected cases of hepatitis C, a release from the Ministry of Health said on Friday.

Beginning today, a Guyana U13 cricket team will oppose their Trinidad counterparts in a bilateral series of four matches in the Twin Island Republic.

As part of its affordable housing drive, the government has commenced the construction of 210 young- professional homes at the La Bonne Intention (LBI) Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, according to a Department of Public Information (DPI) release on Monday.

Guyana Under-19 cricketers completed the Cricket West Indies’ Regional three-day tournament with a draw against Windward Islands yesterday.

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce’s Small Business Bureau (SBB) is developing ways to support small business owners from Region Nine to improve their lives, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.

(Reuters) -Oil major Exxon Mobil is in talks with Tesla, Ford Motor, Volkswagen and other automakers to supply lithium for electric vehicle batteries, Bloomberg Law reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

SAN JOSE,  (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s top prosecutor has opened a case against President Rodrigo Chaves and various other government officials for allegations of “influence peddling,” the Attorney General’s office confirmed on Tuesday.

The final three semi-finalists will be decided when the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball tournament’s Super 8 stage bowls off at the Enmore Community Centre August 5.

(Barbados Nation) Barbadian businessman Alex Tasker has been taken into police custody.

By Mia Anthony Guyanese turned out in droves in bright sunshine at the National Park in Georgetown yesterday as the country celebrated the 185th anniversary of emancipation from slavery.

The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) is currently hosting its 2023 Summer Camp.

Dear Editor, “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God almighty, we are free at last.”

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – The eldest son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Nicolas Petro, on Tuesday pled not guilty to charges of money laundering and illicit enrichment at a court in the capital.

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, CMC – Clinical Jamaica defeated Barbados by 56 runs to complete the double in the Rising Stars Under-19 Championship.

By Deneita Fredericks After a 10-year absence, the Bartica Miss Emancipation Pageant took centre stage on Monday at the Bartica Community Centre Ground and Tytheon Jones, an aspiring psychologist, walked away with the crown.

Heavyweights and undefeated sides Rosignol United and Paradise Invaders played to a 1-1 stalemate when the Berbice Football Association (BFA) Senior Men’s League continued Sunday evening.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips on July 25 met with the founder and Chairman of the Digicel Group,  Denis O’Brien, along with several executives from Digicel Guyana, at his office in Georgetown.

Dear Editor, Emancipation Day 2023 and there is an image of  a Black woman on your front page, in torment.

PARIS, (Reuters) – France began the evacuation of hundreds of French and European citizens from Niger yesterday, a day after neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso said any outside intervention to restore the ousted government would be seen as a declaration of war.

GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei yesterday met with the Organization of American States chief Luis Almagro and expressed his commitment to ensuring peaceful elections in the country, he said in a post on messaging platform X on Tuesday.

Dear Editor, I find fascinating the cleverness of Mr. Robin Singh, on his lovely missive titled, `Every reason listed by GHK Lall for not engaging against gold smuggling faced by CANU’ (SN, August 01). 

(Reuters) – Recovering New Zealand captain Kane Williamson returned to the net yesterday to face throwdowns keeping alive his faint hopes of playing the 50-overs World Cup in India later this year.

Today marks the third anniversary of the PPP/C government in office and this period could well be evaluated through the prism of the words oil and gas and what they have come to mean for the country and its people. 

By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan Chief Speech-Writer to the UN Secretary-General (1988-1992); Seventh Chancellor of the University of Guyana In January 1992, the UN Security Council convened at the level of Heads of State and requested the then UN Secretary-General, Boutros Boutros-Ghali to submit to it an agenda for peace highlighting the prevention of conflicts.

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on July 18, 2023, hosted a Public Open Day from 9am – 2:00pm at the Kumaka Waterfront, Region #1 (Barima-Waini).  

(Reuters) – The Bahamian government yesterday welcomed Kenya’s decision to lead a multinational force in Haiti and committed 150 people to support the effort if the United Nations authorizes the force.