Daily Archive: Monday, October 30, 2023

 Boat captain, Mark Braithwaite, 36, who was held by the police over a fatal accident at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo, today pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and was fined $50,000.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s Supreme Justice Tribunal said today  it has suspended the results of an opposition presidential primary which took place this month, despite an electoral deal between the government and the opposition that allows each side to choose its presidential candidate according to internal rules.

GAZA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israeli troops and tanks attacked Gaza’s main northern city from the east and west today, three days after it began ground operations in the Palestinian enclave that have increased international pressure for civilians to be protected.

NAIROBI,  (Reuters) – Kenyan police today blocked a news conference intended to air allegations of human rights and environmental abuses by British troops in the country, hours before King Charles arrives for a four-day state visit.

(Reuters) – Russian police have taken over an airport in the predominantly Muslim Dagestan region and arrested 60 people after hundreds of anti-Israel protesters stormed the facility yesterday when a plane from Israel arrived, the interior ministry said today.

PANAMA CITY, (Reuters) – President Laurentino Cortizo said on Sunday Panama would hold a referendum to decide whether to scrap a contract with Canadian miner First Quantum’s local unit following days of protests by thousands of people opposed to the open pit copper mine project.

(Trinidad Guardian) A shooting in Belmont on Sunday night has led to the deaths of four men.

A 250-plus delegation yesterday arrived in Guyana aboard an Ethiopian Air-lines aircraft for the second AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF23) which begins today at the Marriott Hotel.

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) has been unsuccessful with its carbon credits appeal and is of the view that the entire process has been unfairly dealt with.

Avinash Persaud, Guyana’s best golfer by a mile, further solidified his legacy on the lush greens of the Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) Course yesterday afternoon to win his 12th major title.

Members of the Guyana Defence Force and the Police Force were deploy-ed to the Anna Regina Car Park yesterday morning after scores of Venezuelans flocked the Region Two town with their belongings.

The Lady Jaguars seized control of Group ‘A’ in League B in the 2024 Road to Concacaf Gold Cup Qualifiers, defeating hosts Suriname 1-0 for the second consecutive fixture yesterday at the Dr.

Chief of Staff (CoS) of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) , Brigadier Omar Khan yesterday said that a video showing a soldier in uniform being attacked by a man who claimed to be a gang member is troubling.

In an historic endeavor, the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has created a  dedicated website for the discipline which will be operational in approximately two weeks and tailored to introduce the sport to a modern audience.

A Massy supermarket will replace the Giftland Mall FoodMaxx Supermarket soon, sources say, placing two of the Trinidad and Tobago-headquartered food stores in close proximity to each other on the East Coast of Demerara.

Dear Editor, I visited my son’s school, Westminster Secondary, recently to enquire about payments for his CSEC exams and submit information for financial assistance. 

The Amerindian Village of Malali on the Demerara River, Region Ten will see several developmental projects taking off including a new primary school, according to President Irfaan Ali who visited the community yesterday.

In a spectacular twist of fortunes, the Guyana Harpy Eagles secured a resounding 56-run triumph over the Barbados Pride in a CG United Regional Super50 clash yesterday. 

Godfrey Collins, a 34-year-old resident of Lot 72 Middle Walk, Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, the driver of minibus BYY 7852 that was involved in an accident on the Timehri public road, which resulted in the death of pedestrian Geo Zhen Jin, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

Dear Editor, Even at this distance, it seems to me that Venezuela is probably serious this time round about annexing Essequibo.

Guyana’s Shemar Britton and Chelsea Edghill yesterday lost their lost their round of 32 mixed doubles encounter to   Hector Gatica of Peru and Mabelyn Enriquez of Guatemala at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

American cyclist, Brian Mussum brought his talents to Guyana and soloed to victory in the feature 30-lap race of the Fireworks 2 Pink Edition event yesterday around the breezy seawall bandstand.

Dear Editor, It has to be pure foolishness and nonsense to light a garbage fire and allegedly leave it unattended and head out. Even

A Goed Fortuin businessman was yesterday arrested over a gun and ammunition.

Bartica Secondary crushed defending champion Wismar/Christianburg 3-0 when the Limacol Secondary Schools Football League, which is being coordinated by the Petra Organisation, commenced yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, On Friday, 27th October I went to GTT in Regent Street downstairs of Mega Mall to rectify my MMG.

Thousands flocked to the Anna Regina Secondary School compound to witness the Essequibo Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) Annual Agro and Trade Expo on Friday.

Dear Editor, There was a job fair held in San Fernando Trinidad and Tobago on the 20th of October 2023.

Residents of Whitewater Village, Mabaruma, Region One on Saturday participated in a follow-up mission and a series of close out workshops hosted by the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and it was stated that overcrowding has been reduced in homes.

LUCKNOW, India, (Reuters) – India maintained their unbeaten streak at the 2023 World Cup with a 100-run victory in a low-scoring contest against holders England, who are facing a premature exit following their fifth defeat in six group matches yesterday.

Dear Editor, There is a general perception, in and out of Guyana, that the rich are getting richer and the poor getting poorer.

Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists as the host Detroit Pistons overcame a career high from Zach LaVine and defeated the Chicago Bulls 118-102 in their home opener on Saturday night.

Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Laing Avenue, Georgetown about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

In the only match yesterday at the Providence National Stadium, defending champions of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) Farfan & Mendes Men’s first division league, Bounty GCC, needed only one goal to ensure that they gave themselves a chance to retain their title.

Members of the police force on Saturday visited the home of  Varesh Mangal, who died in an accident on Sunday, 22nd October 2023, at Hand-en-Veldt public road Mahaica, East Coast Demerara.

GAZA,  (Reuters) – Palestinians in northern Gaza reported fierce air and artillery strikes last night as Israeli troops backed by tanks pressed into the enclave with a ground assault that drew increased international calls for the protection of civilians.

Dear Editor, Parliament meeting to discuss Venezuela’s sabre rattling must also discuss the idea floated by Bharrat Jagdeo to give Venezuela passage to the Atlantic, via Guyana’s territory that country is coveting.

By Angelique V. Nixon Angelique V. Nixon is a Bahamas-born, Trinidad-based queer writer, scholar and activist.

(Trinidad Express) Heads must roll and there must be an immediate investigation into who purchased 20 unusable wooden ladders for the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS) for a whopping TT$1 million.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Thursday emphasised the importance of cybersecurity and reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting its citizens and digital assets.

After several days of questioning, the  Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) on Thursday, October 26th finally announced what penalty would be meted out to its Senior Petroleum Coordinator, Gopnauth `Bobby’ Gossai  over the scandalous, unauthorised miniaturising of disputed oil expenses in clandestine discussions with ExxonMobil.

Dear Editor, No one is surprised that India which wants a permanent seat on the UN Security Council abstained or has voted in favour of Israel at the UN since a nationalist government came into power in New Delhi headed by Narendra Modi.

ACAPULCO, Mexico, (Reuters) – Mexico’s government yesterday intensified efforts to get the stricken coastal city of Acapulco back on its feet as the toll of dead and missing from a record-breaking hurricane that ravaged the iconic beach resort continued to rise.