
Daily Archive: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Articles published on Thursday, November 2, 2023


UN experts say ceasefire needed as Palestinians at ‘grave risk of genocide’
GENEVA, (Reuters) – United Nations experts called today for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, saying time was running out for Palestinian people there who find themselves at “grave risk of genocide”.

City chamber profoundly disappointed over power outages
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) today expressed “profound disappointment” with the continued power outages in the country.

Hamas fighters seek to block Israeli army’s advance on Gaza City
GAZA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israeli tanks and troops pressed towards Gaza City today but met fierce resistance from Hamas militants using mortars and hit-and-run attacks from tunnels as the Palestinian death toll from nearly four weeks of bombardments mounted.

Lebanon says fires destroy 40,000 olive trees, blames Israeli shelling
BEIRUT, (Reuters) – Fires caused by Israeli shelling in south Lebanon have burned some 40,000 olive trees and torched hundreds of square km (miles) of land, dealing a serious blow to a major Lebanese crop, the agriculture minister said.

Border crossing with Afghanistan swamped by Afghans after Pakistani expulsion order
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, (Reuters) – Thousands of people swamped Pakistan’s main northwestern border crossing seeking to cross into Afghanistan today, a day after the government’s deadline expired for undocumented foreigners to leave or face expulsion.

Trinidad Judge freezes lawyer’s account
(Trinidad Guardian) A High Court judge has frozen the assets of an attorney as part of a bid by a company to recover $7 million in funds paid to a contractor for a construction project that allegedly did not materialise.

Citizens face load shedding until mid-December
Citizens will likely face another 45 days of load shedding as GPL says relief generators from Honduras won’t be operational until mid-December.

Jagdeo announces $50m house rehab aid for Laing Ave residents
Approximately 250 families whose properties are in disrepair along Laing Avenue in the city will soon benefit from much-needed building materials to carry out rehabilitation works on their homes.

Republic Bank (Guyana) registers $4.9b after tax profit for 2023, up by 14.6%
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited registered $4.91b in after tax profit for the year ended September 30, 2023, $627m or 14.6% above the previous year’s figure.

Commonwealth SG `deeply concerned’ over Venezuela referendum on Essequibo
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, KC has expressed “deep concern” at the September 21st decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to undertake a December 3rd referendum on the status of Essequibo, part of the sovereign territory of Guyana.

US Senator Schumer, other senators urge FTC to probe Exxon, Chevron mega-deals
(Reuters) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators wrote to the U.S.

Police bulletin issued for man seen assaulting soldier in video
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is currently hunting for the suspect who was seen in a video assaulting an AWOL Guyana Defence Force rank.

Gender equality, women’s empowerment in focus at landmark conference
As part of its efforts towards fostering gender equality and women’s empowerment in public policies and government budgets, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has joined forces with key ministries to examine the comprehensive integration of gender matters.

Abrams places fifth in Pan Am Games 400m final
Aliyah Abrams hopes of earning a medal at this year’s ongoing Pan American Games in Chile faded on the homestretch as she finished fifth in the final of the 400m last night at the Julio Martinez National Stadium.

Visit was not fact-finding – New York state senator
A delegation from the New York State Legislature departed Guyana this week after a visit where they met with a wide cross-section of stakeholders from the Government, Opposition and Civil Society.

Region Two roads to see $1.047B worth of rehab
Works on 33 roads will soon commence in Region Two after $1.047 billion in contracts were awarded yesterday to contractors within the region.

Fitness Expo 2023 kicks off Saturday
‘An exercise packed experience’, Fitness Expo 2023 was launched Tuesday night by the brass of the Guyana Fitness Games at the Herdmanston Lodge.
President congratulates GDF on 58th anniversary, cites threats from Venezuela
President Irfaan Ali yesterday congratulated the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on its 58th anniversary and deplored the “menacing threats” emanating from Venezuela in relation to the border controversy.

AAG lauds sprinters Abrams, Archibald for Pan Am Games performances
Sprinters, Emanuel Archibald and Jasmine Abrams came in for high praise for their 100m performances at the on-going Pan Am Games from acting President of Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG), Amanda Hermonstine Abrams stormed to a silver medal in the women’s final, while Archibald earned bronze in the men’s equivalent on Tuesday evening in Santiago, Chile.

Duo charged with attempting to defraud Citizens Bank at ATMs
Bhojnarine Gopaul and Tulsiram Ramprashad appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday before acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus where they faced the joint charge of attempting to defraud Citizens Bank via an automated teller machine (ATM).

MACORP golf tournament launched
The 16th edition of the Machinery Corporation of Guyana Ltd. (MACORP) Golf Championship was officially launched yesterday at the entity’s Providence, East Bank Demerara headquarters.

PM addresses OAS on Venezuela threat
Yesterday, Prime Minister Mark Phillips addressed the Organization of American States (OAS), during an Extraordinary Special Session of the Permanent Council in Washington, which was convened at the request of the Government of Guyana to provide an update on the border controversy with Venezuela.

Back Circle among winners as Street-ball Cup commences
Back Circle, Gold is Money, Sophia, North East La Penitence, and Stabroek Ballers were among the winners when the East Ruimveldt Street-ball Cup commenced on Tuesday evening at the Back Circle tarmac. Home side Back Circle edged the LA Ballers 2-0 on penalty kicks after normal time ended scoreless. On the other hand, Gold is Money battled past Albouystown 1-0.

Man charged with robbing Citizens Bank ATM
John Mercurious, 27, appeared yesterday before Chief Magistrate (ag) Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with fraud.

Hamas says Israel’s strikes on refugee camp kill more than 195 people
GAZA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – More foreigners prepared to leave the besieged Gaza Strip last nightas its Hamas-run government said at least 195 Palestinians died in Israel’s attacks on the Jabalia refugee camp, strikes that U.N.

Wrestling association stages workshop
The Guyana Wrestling Association (GWA) has held the first in a series of wrestling workshops with more workshops scheduled.
Ukraine must innovate as war moves to static, attritional phase -army chief
(Reuters) – Ukraine’s war with Russia is moving towards a new stage of static and attritional fighting, a phase that could allow Moscow to rebuild its military power, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief has said.
Peters Hall man arrested for humiliating Venezuelan nationals
Police have arrested a Peters Hall, East Bank Demerara man in connection with an incident where two Venezuelan nationals were made to strip naked, and walk the road after being accused of being thieves.
Report on the dorms was shared with ministers of finance and local gov’t and laid before Cabinet, budgetary provisions were made before the fire to fix them
Dear Editor, Not long after the tragedy that happened at the Mahdia dorm, pursuant to a question asked by the press, I said to a full media corps that the Report that was done on school dormitories was commissioned by the Ministry of Education, done by Deen and Partners, paid for by UNICEF and “shared with the relevant parties.”
Choice of The Bahamas to host agri forum rather curious
Dear Editor, Reference is made to editorial “Caribbean Week of Agriculture” (Nov 1).

Eagles crash to 92-run defeat to Windies Academy
In another batting collapse, Guyana Harpy Eagles suffered a 92-run drubbing at the hands of the West Indies Academy in the ongoing CG United Regional Super50 yesterday.
Extraordinary sitting of National Assembly on territorial integrity set for Monday
Government and Opposition Chief Whips, Gail Teixeira and Christopher Jones respectively, along with shadow foreign minister Amanza Walton-Desir have met and reached an agreement on the Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly in relation to the country’s territorial integrity and tensions with Venezuela.
Heckler pushes Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Biden says: ‘we need a pause’
MINNEAPOLIS, (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden yesterday called for a “pause” in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas in the Gaza Strip after a heckler pushing for a ceasefire confronted him at a campaign fundraiser.

Latin America ramps up condemnations of Israel’s attack on Gaza
BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Some of Latin America’s largest countries came out yesterday to condemn Israel’s attacks on a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, widening the diplomatic rift between the region and the Middle Eastern country.
Perreira to hold cricket commentators workshop
Cricket broadcaster, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira, will conduct a workshop for cricket commentators from November 16 to 18 at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC).
Canada caps immigration target amid housing crunch, inflation
TORONTO, (Reuters) – Canada’s liberal government kept immigration targets unchanged for the next two years and said it would stop ramping up immigration from 2026 onwards, as the country grapples with high inflation and a housing crisis.

Patentia man held over smuggling of ganja into prison
Teron Cameron, a 25-year-old man of Patentia, West Bank Demerara was on Monday afternoon arrested after he allegedly attempted to smuggle 24.01 grammes of cannabis to his friend in the Lusignan Prison.
Guyana’s massive oil finds has infuriated Venezuela
Dear Editor, Venezuela is brewing a storm in a tea cup while Guyana briefs the international community about the actions taken by Nicolas Maduro, President of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
CDB report shows modest achievements on conversion to renewable sources for generating electricity
Dear Editor, A report published by the Caribbean Development Bank on the use of renewable sources for generating electricity shows modest achievements in only three Caribbean countries, all of which have significant hydro power: Suriname, with 42 percent, Belize, one third, and Dominica, one quarter of the total electricity supply.

De Kock, Van der Dussen hit tons as South Africa thump New Zealand
(Reuters) – Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as semi-finals-bound South Africa sealed a comprehensive 190-run victory over New Zealand yesterday for their sixth win in seven matches.

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NBA roundup: Spurs complete wild comeback vs. Suns
Keldon Johnson stole the ball from Kevin Durant and scored on a breakaway dunk with 1.2 seconds to play as the visiting San Antonio Spurs scored the final six points to beat the Phoenix Suns 115-114 on Tuesday in the first contest of a two-game set between the teams over a three-day span.
Malan won’t blame coach Mott for England’s dismal title defence
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – England opener Dawid Malan thinks it is unfair to blame coach Matthew Mott for the team’s shambolic title defence at the 50-overs World Cup in India.

Lula militarizes Brazil’s main ports, airports amid rising crime
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva yesterday temporarily militarized security at some of the country’s most important ports and airports, as he seeks to tame rising crime after several deadly incidents in Rio de Janeiro state.
Hamilton wants to win in Brazil with sights on future glory
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton believes he can come back stronger than ever next year and is already putting together a winter programme to launch his bid for a record eighth Formula One world championship.

GFS yet to determine cause of Ramada Princess fire
Five weeks later, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) is yet to determine the cause of the blaze at the Ramada Princess Hotel and Casino at Providence that saw dramatic rescues and some guests fleeing from balconies using sheets tied together.

Man United booed off after Newcastle loss, West Ham knock out Arsenal
MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Manchester United were humbled 3-0 at home by Newcastle United in the League Cup fourth round as their dismal start to the season took a serious turn for the worse yesterday.
Britain publishes ‘Bletchley Declaration’ on AI safety
LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain yesterday published a “Bletchley Declaration”, agreed with countries including the United States and China, aimed at boosting global efforts to cooperate on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.
Missing the link
This newspaper reported last month, following the much touted Agricultural Investment Forum, that Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha had enthused that Guyana was on the verge of achieving a 25% reduction in its food import bill by 2025 (25 by 2025).

A sinking bridge

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