Daily Archive: Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department says it is investigating the workplace fatality that occurred at Splashmin Housing Project, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

Naresh Jagnanan of Queen’s College is the top Guyana CAPE student at this year’s CXC exams.

Seventeen-year-old Alex Muntaz of the Anna Regina Secondary School is Guyana’s top performer at CSEC exams.

The police today said that Kevin Surfin, 40, of Speightland Village, Lower Kara Kara, Linden died after a beating inflicted by several persons.

The police today said that Mark Braithwaite, a 40-year-old of Four Miles Housing Scheme, was beaten to death with a hammer after a confrontation over spilt alcohol at the Blast Gaming Centre, Second Avenue, Bartica.

Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud (right) was part of a panel of prominent women at the “Women in Business: Guyana” forum.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – The five BRICS developing nations will admit Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates, they said today, a move aimed at growing the clout of the bloc as it pushes to rebalance the prevailing world order.

TOKYO,  (Reuters) – Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean today, a polarising move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all aquatic products from Japan.

(Trinidad Express) There is no evidence to substan­tiate claims made by Guyana Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo that Trinidad and Tobago has a shortage of foreign exchange currency.

(Trinidad Guardian) Caribbean Airlines (CAL) and the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) are at loggerheads as negotiations over pay and benefits have come to an apparent standstill.

Residents in Rose Hall Town, Corentyne were left in a state of shock and confusion yesterday after a woman and her eight-year-old son were found brutally murdered at their residence located at Mangrove Street.

The Rose Hall estate, which was closed under the David Granger administration in 2017 is slated for re-opening on Saturday, September 23rd 2023 according to Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Sasenarine Singh.

The family of  PPP/C Minister of Agriculture, Satyadeow `Sash’ Sawh, who was murdered in 2006 has rapped Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo for remarks suggesting that vital information from that period will remain undisclosed.

Canadian budget airline, Canada Jetlines, will soon be flying to Guyana from Toronto following a partnership agreement it has with Suriname airline, Fly Always, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill yesterday said.

A drive-through Starbucks is expected to open its doors at the MovieTowne Mall at Turkeyen in late November while plans are being finalised for the launch of the Brazilian steakhouse restaurant, Texas de Brazil, MovieTowne Chairman Derek Chin disclosed yesterday.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday called for robust and renewed management in the area of technical services at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) even as talks are ongoing with the governments of India and Guatemala to assist.

By Joseph Allen The Region One community of Wauna is divided over how carbon credits monies have been used for the purchasing of wires for an electrification project and the way forward is unclear.

(Reuters) – Guyana has gained a larger share of Europe’s oil market this year, vessel monitoring data showed, driven by rising output by a consortium led by Exxon Mobil (XOM.N)

The Jamaica Tallawahs continued their unbeaten start to the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with an eight wicket win over St Kitts and Nevis Patriots last night.  The Jamaican franchise won the toss and chose to field first, with a superb four wicket haul from Salman Irshad helping them restrict the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots to 156/9 after 20 overs.

Residents of Enterprise, East Coast Demerara  can soon look forward to the reconstruction of Factory Road to a stronger, six-inch-thick concrete thoroughfare, a release from the Ministry of Public Works said yesterday..

With the threat of rain behind the sails of Caribbean Airlines and left in St.

A man and a woman are in custody after they were caught attempting to smuggle cannabis into the Camp Street Prison.

The first round of the Cricket West Indies Under-17 Regional two-day championship got underway yesterday with Guyana trailing Jamaica by 135 runs at stumps.

By Joseph Allen Days after Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill declared that the government has no intention of paying him a single dollar more for the long-delayed Leguan Stelling rehabilitation, the contractor has defended his performance and blamed the ministry for adding on tasks.

Dear Editor, Dead men tell no tales. Firstly, sympathies to the family of the late Dr.

Sandra Fraser, 46, of Lot 35 Howes Street, Charlestown and Azola Austin, 30, also of Lot 35 Howes St appeared yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer charges of assault and abusive language.

Dear Editor, I wish to address the issue of the reported calls in the Press for political decision-making by supermajorities (e.g.,

Several passengers were stranded after a boat en route to Supenaam, on the west bank of the Essequibo River, started to take in water The boat which was filled with passengers was left stranded on Troolie Island yesterday afternoon.

BENGALURU,  (Reuters) – An Indian spacecraft became the first to land on the rugged, unexplored south pole of the moon yesterday in a mission seen as crucial to lunar exploration and India’s standing as a space power, just days after a similar Russian lander crashed.

The groundwork is being laid for the forging of a partnership involving the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) and German athletic apparel and footwear brand, Adidas.

Dear Editor, This week the CXC results will be released for 2023.

Convicted drug trafficker, Roger Khan was arrested yesterday following a complaint of assault, the police say.

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – Russia’s most powerful mercenary Yevgeny Prigozhin was on board a plane which crashed on Wednesday evening north of Moscow with no survivors, the Russian authorities said, two months to the day after he led an abortive mutiny against the army top brass.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – A deal to expand the BRICS group of leading developing countries appeared stuck in eleventh hour negotiations at a leaders summit yesterday, threatening to undermine the bloc’s ambition to give the “Global South” more clout in world affairs.

Dear Editor, First, it was “high”, then “very high” and next “hard”.

Police, acting on information received, yesterday arrested murder suspect Mark Mohan in Georgetown.

Dear Editor, My attention has been drawn to Bharrat Jagdeo’s most recent press conference and to his usual rantings about myself and others, and in particular, about the Exxon contract.

Oriamna Naomi Silva Figuera, a 23-year-old Venezuelan national, was charged yesterday with the murder of John Fitzpatrick called ‘Sunny’, which occurred between 17th and 18th August 2023 at Kumung Kumung Backdam, Puruni River in Region #7.

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – India is expected to ban mills from exporting sugar in the next season beginning October, halting shipments for the first time in seven years, as a lack of rain has cut cane yields, three government sources said.

(Reuters) – The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday approved the disbursement of $7.5 billion for Argentina after completing the fifth and sixth reviews of their $44 billion programme, the IMF said.

Dear Editor, It was said to me recently that the environmental concerns raised around the oil sector seem exaggerated.

KYIV, (Reuters) – Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency deliberately lured a Russian military pilot to land his Mi-8 helicopter at a Ukrainian airfield, spokesperson Andriy Yusov said yesterday, amid differing media reports of what happened.

With the 2023–2024 Concacaf Nations League penciled  down to commence on September 7th, the Golden Jaguars’ local contingent is in full preparatory mode at the National Training Centre, Providence, under the supervision of head coach Jamaal Shabazz.

(Reuters) – Brazilian space research center INPE said on Wednesday that carbon emissions in the Amazon forest soared in 2019 and 2020 compared to the previous decade due to poor enforcement of environmental protection policies.

Dear Editor, I am glad to see the expansion of horse racing in Guyana and in the Jagan family, horse racing was always prominent and well attended, especially in Port Mourant and Georgetown.

CARACAS/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. officials are drafting a proposal that would ease sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector, allowing more companies and countries to import its crude oil, if the South American nation moves toward a free and fair presidential election, according to five people with knowledge of the plans.

Police are investigating the death a 74-year-old Stewartville, West Coast Demerara man on Monday night after a minibus ran over him on the Leonora Public Road, West Coast Demerara.

Tomicka Cush, of Lot 84 Breda Street, Werk-en-Rust, George-town, appeared yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Judy Latchman to answer to the charge of larceny which she denied.

BUDAPEST, (Reuters) – Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic won World Championship gold in the women’s 400m yesterday, finally claiming top spot on the podium after silvers at last year’s worlds and Tokyo Olympics and doing it in record style.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) believes that Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will ultimately be beneficial to the global labour market rather than detrimental as it has the capacity to augment and complement jobs rather than replace them.

BUDAPEST,  (Reuters) – American Katie Moon and Australia’s Nina Kennedy decided to share the women’s pole vault gold medal in another magical moment at the World Athletics Championships yesterday.

BUDAPEST, (Reuters) – American Sha’Carri Richardson and Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, first and second in the 100 metres final on Monday, safely negotiated the next step in their World Championship rivalry as they cruised through their 200m first-round heats yesterday.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, CMC – Ex-Test leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo snatched two wickets in a Man-of-the-Match performance, helping California Knights halt the momentum of leaders New York Warriors with a 15-run win in the US Masters T10 here yesterday.

The International Building Expo, hosted by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) is all set to kick off from today at the National Stadium from 5 pm and will run until August 27 from 11 am to 11 pm.

(Cricinfo) Deandra Dottin has warned the West Indies to get its house in order quickly or risk things “not ending well” in an impassioned plea for players to be better respected and resourced.

BUDAPEST,  (Reuters) – Karsten Warholm of Norway returned to the top of the global medal podium, racing to his third victory in the 400-metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships yesterday.

Dear Editor, As the Government and People of Guyana mark the 200th milestone of the Demerara 1823 Slave rebellion we commiserate with you.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – The Brazilian Senate’s Agriculture Committee yesterday voted 13-3 to approve legislation that would rule out recognition of Indigenous lands if they were not lived on by 1988, a bill that is backed by Brazil’s powerful farm lobby.

SEOUL/TOKYO,  (Reuters) – North Korea’s second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit failed yesterday after the rocket booster experienced a problem during its third stage, state media reported, as space authorities vowed to try again in October.

BUDAPEST,  (Reuters) – Briton Josh Kerr pulled off one of the shocks of the World Championships when he beat Olympic champion and hot favourite Jakob Ingebrigtsen in an absolute carbon copy of last year’s final to take 1,500m gold yesterday.