Daily Archive: Saturday, October 28, 2023

LAS VEGAS, (Reuters) – Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence ended his cash-strapped presidential campaign today, after struggling for months to convince Republican voters he was the best alternative to the man he once served with unswerving loyalty, Donald Trump.

JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today that Israeli forces had unleashed the second phase of the Gaza war as they pressed ground operations against Hamas militants, vowing to “destroy the enemy above ground and below ground.”

ALMATY, (Reuters) – At least 28 people have died and 18 remain missing after a mine fire in Kazakhstan, the Ministry for Emergency Situations said today.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Thirty-two people were killed and 63 injured today in a multiple-vehicle collision about 132 kilometres (82 miles) north of Egypt’s capital Cairo, the health ministry said.

Up to press time, the GFS was battling a large wildfire at Rome on the East Bank of Demerara that has consumed two 30-acre lots and is posing a threat to lives in the area.

The long-serving GTI got a huge boost yesterday when a $200m technical centre largely funded by former student Ken Subraj was handed over.

The Sheriff Group of Companies yesterday turned the sod at Palmyra, Region Six, for a mall – the first of its kind to be built in Berbice.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has announced that orthopaedic services that once required a charge will now be provided free of cost.

By Michaelangelo Jacobus The second edition of the Randolph ‘Ducky’ Singh Memorial cycle race pedals off today from Vlissengen Road/Irving Street and last year’s winner of the inaugural event, Jamual John is confident that he can make it two in a row. 

Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday met with a high-level delegation of New York State officials and a statement from his office later said that “constructive discussions” were held.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday accepted the Letters of Credence from Dr Amit Shivkumar Telang, accrediting him as India’s new High Commissioner to Guyana.

By Michaelangelo Jacobus Yesterday, the Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycling Club (KARCC) launched its “Fireworks 2: Pink Edition Cycle Race” at the Pegasus Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown.

By Michaelangelo Jacobus Guyana will be hosting the 2024 Caribbean Cycling Championships, a first for the country.

Several Berbicians became homeowners yesterday as they received keys to their new low-income homes at the Hampshire Housing Scheme in Region Six.

A 40-year-old pedal cyclist died yesterday morning in a collision on the Meten-Meer-Zorg public road.

With a place in the coveted final up for grabs, the semifinal section of the Courts Pee Wee Football Championship will occur today at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Their batting, led by Demario Richards, set them up, and their bowling, led by Romario Greaves, formalised a comfortable, 121-run win for Combined Campuses & Colleges Marooners against Jamaica Scorpions in the West Indies Super50 Cup yesterday in Trinidad.

Dear Editor, Anyone who has listened to former President Bharrat Jagdeo for any length of time can testify to his vociferous anti-corruption stance and his lengthy explanations of the systems put in place by his and other PPP/C administrations; the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) takes pride in place among Jagdeo’s list of anti-corruption measures, however, all the systems, checks and balances are only as good as the people charged with carrying the mandate.

Journalist Gordon Moseley has lost the $100 million libel suit he had filed against the Guyana Times and former Minister of Health Dr.

The police yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for a man in connection with several crimes including a string of robberies.

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to stimulate public awareness and also make a call for engaging in a game changer for thousands of ambitious but powerless persons, particularly those who reside in rural communities.

CHENNAI, India, (Reuters) – Aiden Markram cracked a crucial half-century as table-topping South Africa broke their 24-year World Cup jinx against Pakistan with a nervy one-wicket victory and inched closer to securing a semi-final place with their fifth win in six matches.

Anthony Davis scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and LeBron James added 21 points, nine assists and eight rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 100-95 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Thursday.

Retail and home furnishing store, Courts, a brand of the Unicomer Group, yesterday launched its Allnite Z-line mattress line, a first for Guyana.

Dear Editor, A new law has come into effect this week in South Africa allowing independent candidates to run for national and provincial offices including as President and as Premier of a Province (Region in Guyana).

JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Hamas said last night its militants in Gaza were ready to confront Israeli attacks with “full force” after Israel’s military widened its air and ground attacks on the Palestinian enclave.

A 25-year-old labourer of Charlestown, Georgetown, was arrested by police on mobile patrol at Pouderoyen, Public Road, West Bank Demerara for being in possession of an unlicensed 9mm semi-automatic pistol and fifteen 9mm rounds.

(Reuters) – The Bangladesh squad were not affected by skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s unplanned trip to Dhaka in the middle of their World Cup campaign and they appreciate the fact that he went to hone his technique, Taskin Ahmed said yesterday.

Dear Editor, It was good to see the broadcasting regulatory body coming out of its comatose and dormant state flagging infractions in the radio and television media. 

(Trinidad Express) There were two mass shootings overnight, as gunmen ambushed a wake in Carapichaima and a birthday party in Sangre Grande.

LEWISTON, Maine, (Reuters) – The man suspected of killing 18 people and wounding 13 in a shooting rampage in Lewiston, Maine, was found dead  yesterday, ending a 48-hour manhunt that followed the most lethal episode of gun violence in the state’s history.

Damian Lillard collected 39 points and eight rebounds to lift the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-117 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday in the season opener for both teams.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States and China have agreed to work together toward an expected summit between presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping next month, U.S.

Dear Editor, I was sent a photo of a circular dated the 11th October and signed by a Gavindra Ramnarain CEO of GSA.

As the police continue their investigation into the murder of 21-year-old businessman, Amit Singh, the force says that an extension has been granted by the court to hold the alleged mastermind in custody beyond 72 hours. 

(Reuters) – Former Colombian army colonel German Rivera was yesterday sentenced to life in prison by a U.S.

The NBA’s new player-participation regulations are being put to the test right from the start of the season, as the league is investigating James Harden’s absence from the Philadelphia 76ers’ opener on Thursday in Milwaukee, multiple media outlets reported.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – A U.S. judge yesterday refused to block the Federal Reserve Bank of New York from terminating a Puerto Rican bank’s access to the U.S.

Police ranks from the Mackenzie, Aroaima and Kwakwani Police Stations in Regional Division #10  yesterday conducted a River Patrol between Kwakwani Water Front and Wiruni Creek, Berbice River, with the Region’s motor boat.

Dear Editor, The recent actions by Hamas were barbaric, vile and inhuman and must be condemned for the atrocity that it was.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Carbon offset developer South Pole has terminated its involvement in a project in Zimbabwe which has generated millions of carbon credits from efforts to prevent deforestation around Lake Kariba, the Swiss firm said yesterday.

In our society escapism is often necessary for survival. It is a global coping mechanism with wars and rumours of wars, genocide, disease, hopelessness, and other death traps that plague mankind.

News early Monday morning that American oil major Chevron was snapping up Hess and its multi-billion barrels of oil offshore Guyana came as a surprise even to those in the energy industry.

Dear Editor, We take this opportunity to congratulate the Guyana Team that performed well in the qualifier of the Championship Darts Latin America and Caribbean [CDLC), especially Mr.

(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday warned consumers to not purchase or use certain eye drops from several brands, including CVS Health Corp and Cardinal Health, as they may cause eye infection and in some cases possible vision loss.

ACAPULCO, Mexico,  (Reuters) – Looting broke out in the Mexican city of Acapulco after the popular beach resort was battered on Wednesday by record-breaking Hurricane Otis, which killed 27 people and left residents grappling with shortages of food and water.

By Saber Hossain Chowdhury and Hassan Damluji DHAKA/LONDON – The world is barreling down a perilous path.