Daily Archive: Saturday, September 23, 2023

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐚-𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐳𝐮𝐞𝐥a 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐲 The Commonwealth Ministerial Group on Guyana was convened in New York on 17 September 2023 by the Commonwealth Secretary-General, The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, in accordance with a mandate given by the Commonwealth Heads of Government to monitor “developments in respect of the existing controversy between Guyana and Venezuela.”

A team of MPs from Guyana’s parliamentary opposition is scheduled to meet US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in Washington D.C.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – A NASA space capsule carrying a sample of rocky material plucked from the surface of an asteroid three years ago hurtled toward Earth this weekend headed for a fiery plunge through the atmosphere and a parachute landing in the Utah desert tomorrow.

By Antonio Dey Fire Inspector Javid Mohamed yesterday stated that the Mahdia school dormitory was likely maliciously set ablaze and there were no smoke detectors or alarms in the building based on investigations and inspections done by the GFS.

CARICOM yesterday deplored threats by Venezuela against Guyana following its auctioning of offshore oil blocks.

ExxonMobil yesterday steered clear of addressing how it entered into discussions with persons not authorised by the Government of Guyana concerning the US$214 million in questionable expenses cited in an IHS Markit audit report but stated that it acted in “good faith” and cooperated with consultants.

Mere weeks after the Regional Democratic Council of Region Six was informed that there is a shortage of doctors, nurses and even medication at the Skeldon Public Hospital, a relative of a patient has stepped forward detailing their concerns and disappointment regarding the “appalling” conditions at the institution.

Guyana Amazon Warriors marched into yet another final of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) after thrashing defending champions, Jamaica Tallawahs by 81 runs last night.

A $60.6 million water distribution system was commissioned in Waramadong, Upper Mazaruni, on Thursday and will cater for some 960 residents.

MOHALI, India, (Reuters) – Seamer Mohammed Shami claimed career-best figures of 5-51 and India’s frontline batters gave a good account themselves to secure their five-wicket victory against Australia in the opening one-day international yesterday.

As part of its commitment to help communities develop food security strategies to make food production resilient and sustainable, the Ministry of Agriculture is helping cassava farmers to recover after devastating floods almost destroyed the sector.

LONDON, CMC – West Indies will open their campaign in the men’s ICC Under-19 World Cup against South Africa, when the tournament bowls off in Sri Lanka next January.

Truck drivers and commuters utilising the ferry services from Region Two to Region Four and return are calling on the relevant authorities within the Ministry of Public Works to speed up the fixing of the Sabanto ferry.

Dear Editor, I note another effort by the Guyana Police Force to deal with the self-inflicted problem of illegal sirens.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies is confident the region will lean on its “huge experience” and deliver a successful event when it plays host to next year’s men’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup.

A 21-year-old labourer of Lot 121 Richmond Housing Scheme is now unable to work after he suffered severe injuries about his body inflicted by a group of men during a drinking spree at Henrietta, Region Two.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana are among seven nations selected to host matches in next year’s men’s Twenty20 World Cup.

The recent initiative by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to have Spanish language studies be mandatory in schools has been embraced by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU).

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. prosecutors yesterday charged powerful Senator Bob Menendez and his wife with taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen, which could complicate Democrats’ efforts to keep their slim majority in the U.S.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s legendary one-legged race walk champion is no longer with us.

Tyron Rowe appeared yesterday before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with threatening behaviour.

(Reuters) – Sue Redfern will become the first female umpire to stand in a men’s first class match in England next week after being appointed for the County Championship game between Glamorgan and Derbyshire, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said yesterday.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The United States yesterday unveiled $65 million more in help for Haiti’s police and urged the U.N.

Dear Editor, The legacy of colonialism has allowed poverty to become endemic in Guyanese and other post-colonial societies.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, (Reuters) – World champions Spain battled to a 3-2 win over the world’s number one-ranked team Sweden in their Nations League Group A game yesterday after a week blighted by uncertainty caused by the continued fall-out from their World Cup win.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips speaking at  the 213th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Chile which was held on Tuesday evening at the Marriott Hotel in Georgetown.

SAN JOSE,  (Reuters) – More than 656 people have been killed so far in Costa Rica’s deadliest year on record, official homicide data showed yesterday, though the government expects this figure to soar past 900 by the end of this year.

Dear Editor, Please publish our letter in response to the published letter on Friday 22nd September 2023 “Why was it necessary to get the advice from DPP on (Daniel) Seeram’s case?’

SARAJEVO, (Reuters) – Montenegro prosecutors have charged six people in absentia over the digging of a tunnel from an apartment building to the storeroom of a nearby court in Podgorica, the interior minister said yesterday, in what officials called an attack on national security.

Sheldon Adams appeared yesterday before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with malicious wounding.

The 10th edition of the Courts Pee Wee Football Championship will commence today at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, In today’s fast-paced world, where technology is meant to enhance our lives and provide efficient solutions, GTT appears to be lagging far behind.

(Reuters) – The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) will face more sanctions for failing to address non-compliance issues, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said yesterday.

Dear Editor, Despite not being a contributor to the national discourse with any regularity, I feel the need to publicly express my support for President Dr.

Levi Vancooten appeared yesterday before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with using threatening language.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday he believed his country was on the cusp of peace with Saudi Arabia, predicting it could be clinched by U.S.

Asked in Washington last week how disappointed he was that only six companies had made bids in Guyana’s offshore block auction, President Ali predictably bristled and quickly came up with an excuse: “We went out to auction at a time when major economies in the world are basically saying to oil producers ‘we’re not going to finance you’ so you’re going to a market where raising of capital is an issue.”

Dear Editor, I write to publicly congratulate President Irfaan Ali on his performance in his interview with the British reporter Richard Madeley.

Dear Editor, The dumpsite fire burning for several days now in New Amsterdam is reminiscent of a similar situation which occurred on many occasions, several years ago, at the old garbage dumpsite in Georgetown. 

Advisors from the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) of the US are here working with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) as part of ongoing efforts to build capacity and capability with Guyana and the region.

(Reuters) – Coach Xavi Hernandez has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2025 with an option for a further year, the LaLiga club said yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Cabinet approved the award of three deepwater blocks to a consortium comprising bpTT and Shell.

By Yongheng Deng and Shang-Jin Wei MADISON/NEW YORK – Bribery of public officials remains a major problem across the developing world and in some developed countries, too.

A few days ago, I was in a school zone, when I saw a police car driving up the one-way with sirens blaring.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s National Electoral Council unanimously approved to provide technical assistance for a primary election that will allow the South American country to choose an opposition candidate to run for president, the head of the electoral body said yesterday.