Daily Archive: Monday, September 18, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, (Reuters) – The CEOs of top Saudi Arabian and U.S.

 (Reuters) – A United Nations human rights expert called on the Dominican Republic and Haiti to resume talks to reach a quick, peaceful end to a total border shutdown launched by Dominican authorities on Friday, citing humanitarian and trade impacts.

DOHA, (Reuters) – A Qatari plane waited in Iran today to fly out five U.S.

Guyana Amazon Warriors continued their dominating run in the 2023 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after closing off the group stage with an 88-run win over Barbados Royals last night.

By Joseph Allen Two months after the Bamia Primary School should have been completed under a controversial contract given to entertainers and sportsmen, the building has no roof and the RDC says  it would have terminated the deal  if the decision was up to it.

JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – All-rounder Marco Jansen shone with bat and ball as South Africa won the fifth and final One Day International against Australia by 122 runs at the Wanderers yesterday to complete a come-from-behind series victory.

A nine-year-old Enterprise Primary School pupil was struck down and killed while on his way to church yesterday morning by a teen driver who had allegedly taken his father’s car without his permission.

An unbeaten century from Alex Hales and a four-wicket haul by Chris Green moved defending champions, Jamaica Tallawahs into the playoffs of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League after beating St.

The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) has identified several areas that Guyana needs to address to bolster its money laundering and combatting terrorism fight, key among them is equipping the Ministry of Home Affairs with the resources needed.

Star cyclist, Jamual John brought his talents back to Guyana and rode off with the spoils of the Team Alanis sponsored 50-mile road race yesterday.

Headteachers at all schools will soon be able to focus on running their respective institutions effectively as they will no longer be required to teach, according to a circular published on Wednesday by the Ministry of Education, which also indicated that this and other changes outlined will be implemented gradually.

EKAA HRIM Earth Resources, a new mining company which opened a US$20 million quarry in Batavia, Region Seven, has committed to making quarterly lease payments on three different sections of the 1,080 acres of land in the village, along with several other benefits.

Following the passing of club player Chidera Vincent Emeribe, West Demerara giant Pouderoyen FC staged a fundraising doubleheader on Saturday at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue, with the proceeds from the evening’s activities going towards the bereaved family.

Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in the areas of Amelia’s Ward and Mackenzie in Linden, Region Ten about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

(Reuters) – Gudaf Tsegay smashed the women’s 5,000 metres world record and Armand Duplantis raised the bar again for the men’s pole vault yesterday, as the season-ending Eugene Diamond League meet concluded on a high.

COLOMBO, (Reuters) – India lifted the Asia Cup after routing defending champions Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final with Mohammed Siraj claiming a career-best 6-21, including four wickets in one over, at the R Premadasa Stadium yesterday.

Three of Guyana’s top performers at the 2023 Carib-bean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, who all attended Queen’s College (QC) and spoke with this newspaper last month, are currently moving ahead with other academic pursuits.

Poet and entrepreneur Nia Williams is aiming to add attorney-at-law to her list of accomplishments.

Dear Editor, There are two issues in the recent news that warrant a comment from me, in my capacity as Director of the University of Guyana GREEN Institute (UGGI): 1. 

(Reuters) – Australia’s Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell will return to the one-day international squad for the three-match series in India after recovering from injury, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Real Madrid came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 yesterday as the hosts regained the top spot in LaLiga with their fifth consecutive win.

Dear Editor, Where is the late, great Dr. Roger Luncheon when the PPP Government needs him the most? 

Stating that at the midpoint of the agenda of 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, more than 50% of Guyana’s targets are off track, a portion of which are in reverse and worse there is a US$4 trillion financing gap for implementation, double to what it was in 2015, Prime Minister Mark Phillps has suggested that the application of science, technology and innovation could be the solution to challenges such as food security, poverty alleviation, and climate change.

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz won the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday, snapping Max Verstappen’s record streak of 10 straight Formula One victories.

It was last-minute notice, but a call from the Ministry of Labour jolted Winston Alexander’s creative spirit into action.

Dear Editor,  While I am happy that Guyana is on an upward trajectory under the democratically elected PPP/C Government I feel there is a necessity for the Government to consult with the political opposition, the unions and civil society to strengthen democracy.

DERNA, Libya (Reuters) – People whose homes were swept away by flooding in Libya’s eastern city of Derna a week ago faced the dilemma on Sunday of whether to stay and risk infection or flee through areas where landmines have been displaced by the torrents.

The parent whose child was recently involved in a fight at the New Campbellville Secondary School that dominated several social media platforms is calling for action to be taken since her son suffered a series of blackouts and seizures.

MANCHESTER, (Reuters) – British doubles duo Dan Evans and Neal Skupski saved four match points on the way to a thrilling 1-6 7-6(4) 7-6(6) victory over France’s Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin to secure their country’s place in the Davis Cup Finals yesterday.

Dear Editor, CRG congratulates the First Lady on her outstanding achievement in improving the sea wall.

Dear Editor, The reopening of the Rose Hall sugar estate is indeed welcome news.

Cleveland Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman was arrested Friday night and charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, according to multiple media reports.

Eighteen people on Thursday graduated from a Geospatial Capacity Building Programme, which was a joint initiative facilitated by the University of Guyana (UG) and SERVIR- Amazonia at the UG Education Lecture Theatre, Turkeyen Campus.

MADRID (Reuters) – The European Union could become as dependent on China for lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells by 2030 as it was on Russia for energy before the war in Ukraine unless it takes strong measures, a paper prepared for EU leaders said.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump said he dismissed the views of his own lawyers in continuing to challenge his 2020 defeat because he did not respect them, saying in an interview aired on Sunday that he had made up his own mind that the election had been “rigged” – a false claim that he continues to make.

Dear Editor, On Saturday September 9, 2023, Mr. Irfaan Ali hosted a Press Conference, moderated by Mr.

William Niewenkirk and Marlon Belle appeared on Friday at the Georgetown Magistrates Court before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly where they were both charged with using abusive language.

LAMPEDUSA, Italy (Reuters) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday visited the Italian island of Lampedusa, which is struggling with a surge in migrant arrivals, and promised a 10-point EU action plan to help Italy deal with the situation.

Richard Charles of Robb Street, Bourda, Georgetown, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates Court before Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus on Monday last, charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

By Rev. Patricia Sheerattan-Bisnauth Rev. Patricia Sheerattan-Bishanuth is CEO, Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation and Minister, Guyana Presbyterian Church On the 6th of September, I had the opportunity of addressing a gathering of distinguished persons at the launch of the Guyana Together campaign.

In a recent interview with the Stabroek News, outgoing United States Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch stated the United States government does not involve itself in negotiations on behalf of its private sector and that it acts only as a facilitator to ensure companies know what investment options are available in foreign territories.

Dear Editor, There have been many recent calls for the GRA to play a bigger role in oil and gas cost-recovery audits.

Around midnight on September 14, the Ministry of Natural Resources issued a release headed  `Statement on audit of ExxonMobil expenses’  in which it said that the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat had endorsed the position outlined earlier in the day by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo that the Guy-ana Revenue Authority (GRA) is the “competent authority” to lead all audits for expenses incurred by ExxonMobil Guyana and its partners.