Articles published on Saturday, November 4, 2023
Today marks the first of three outreaches by the National Insurance Scheme slated to be held in the US over the weekend, and it provides an opportunity for the Guyanese diaspora to interact directly with the scheme to have their issues addressed and questions answered, a statement from the Ministry of Finance said.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American woman to serve in Congress, has accused President Joe Biden of supporting a “genocide” against Palestinians and warned of repercussions in next year’s election.
Twenty-three-year-old, Joseph Fiffee was shot dead at Annandale, East Coast Demerara following a reported armed confrontation with the police.
(Reuters) – The former head of Guinea’s 2008 military junta, Moussa Dadis Camara, was sprung from prison by heavily armed men in Conakry in the early hours of Saturday today along with three other high-ranking officers, Justice Minister Charles Wright said.
(Trinidad Guardian) Just days before their divorce was to be finalised, a T&T woman was fatally shot by her abusive estranged husband outside a house in Katy, Texas, in the United States.
(Trinidad Guardian) It was a bittersweet moment for the National Security Ministry and Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) yesterday, as despite successfully achieving the first-ever conviction under this country’s human trafficking laws, the perpetrator broke free of his electronic monitor bracelet and is now on the run.
(Trinidad Guardian) Jamaica’s central bank, which is called the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), announced yesterday that it was suspending the exchange of T&T banknotes at its banking counter effective Monday “until further advised.”
Over 20 companies from countries in Europe have indicated an interest in doing business in Guyana and thus a three-day trade mission is slated to begin on November 20, European Union (EU) Ambassador René van Nes said yesterday.
A significant initiative in Baramita, Region One spearheaded by the General Register Office, led by the Deputy Registrar General, has resulted in 25 couples being able to legalise their union.
President Irfaan Ali is of the view that it is no longer feasible to wait on the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) to get important works in various wards to be carried out, describing the situation as “hopeless.”
The Guyana Geology & Mines Commission (GGMC) yesterday said that absolutely no mining is allowed in protected areas such as the Kaieteur National Park following a protest there last Saturday by miners from Chenepau.
Amid criticism of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) over the now daily power outages, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar is adamant that management has nothing to do with these shortcomings.
In what will be only the second meeting of the schools today, St.
Leader of the Opposition Aubrey Norton has called on the Government of Guyana to establish a system for screening, recording, and monitoring Venezuelans.
A 73-year-old pedal cyclist has succumbed to injuries he sustained after he was struck down by a minibus on October 26 along the Bengal Farm Access Road leading into the backlands.
By Michaelangelo Jacobus Widely regarded as one of the best ever local to ride a bike, Stephen Vieira is ready to defend home turf.
The government is addressing the issue of squatting in Guyana and is working on a strategy of prevention and containment.
By Michaelangelo Jacobus In early October at the opening of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) first-division men and women’s leagues at the Providence National Stadium, Minister of Culture, Youth & Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.,
TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Opener Justin Greaves narrowly missed out on his second hundred of the Super50 Cup but he carefully guided Leeward Islands Hurricanes to a four-wicket win over Barbados Pride here Thursday, to all but assure his side of a semi-final spot.
A 66-year-old man, believed to have succumbed to a heart attack, was found dead in his car outside the Promenade Gardens yesterday.
Dear Editor, As a nation, it is our duty to ensure that the well-being and dignity of our elders are safeguarded.
LUCKNOW, India, (Reuters) – Afghanistan kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals alive after beating the Netherlands by seven wickets in a low-scoring group game yesterday.
Six members of the Guyana Police Force along with a logistics officer from Ministry of Home Affairs have been granted a one-week scholarship in India under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme, according to a release yesterday from the Indian High Commission in Georgetown.
Dear Editor, Georgetown is our capital city but it seems to be neglected in so many ways because of so many reasons.
A realtor was granted bail in the sum of $500,000 yesterday when he appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrates Court on a fraud charge.
ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, CMC – Players from the West Indies Academy and Windward Islands Volcanoes got a free day when adverse weather forced their West Indies Super50 Cup match to be abandoned early yesterday in Trinidad.
Dear Editor What will it take for City Hall to understand that the Government is not opposed to an amnesty but it must be done in a structured manner guided by laws and regulations?
Paolo Banchero hit a go-ahead layup with 14 seconds remaining and scored a season-high 30 points to lift the Orlando Magic to a thrilling 115-113 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.
Dear Editor, I am a simple man in its original sense but certainly not a stupid person and following this prelude I will ask the State two questions towards the end of this letter.
Three Opposition Members of Parliament on Thursday morning staged a protest in front of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) head office on Main Street demanding something be done about the continuous blackouts.
MURIDKE, Pakistan, CMC – West Indies A Women failed to overcome an unbeaten half-century from wicketkeeper-batsman Sidra Nawaz, and Pakistan A Women clinched a 12-run win in their Twenty20 Tri-Nations Series match yesterday.
Dear Editor, I take note of a letter published in your newspaper dated October 31 2023 and penned by Region 6’s APNU representative Kirk Fraser.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday said that it will hold public hearings on November 14 on Guyana’s request for provisional measures related to a referendum planned by Venezuela on December 3rd on Essequibo which is the substance of a case currently being heard by the Holland-based tribunal.
Dear Editor, I am a Senior citizen and was carrying two hand bags on the Caribbean Airways flight—- my regular hand bag and my C-Pap machine.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and leaders from Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean yesterday pledged to strengthen the Western Hemisphere’s supply chains as Washington works to counter China and stem regional migration.
Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Andre Ally, paid an impromptu visit to the Mazaruni Prison Complex on Wednesday and was told that Phase Two of the construction at the maximum security facility was 75% complete.
MUMBAI, India, CMC – Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have added West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd to their roster for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League after finalising a trade deal with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
GAZA/TEL AVIV/BEIRUT, (Reuters) – Israel struck an ambulance near a Gaza hospital yesterday in an attack the military said targeted militants, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected calls by Washington’s top diplomat for a halt to fighting unless hostages held by Hamas are freed.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Latin America and the Caribbean are poised for stronger growth in coming years, buoyed by yesterday’s agreement by the United States, Canada and 10 countries to strengthen regional supply chains, the head of the Inter-American Development Bank said.
The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA), in a press release on Thursday said it remains open to collaborating with the Architecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) to arrive at a fair and transparent resolution to its appeal in relation to a carbon credits programme funded by US company Hess.
Gold is Money will oppose Sparta Boss, while Sophia will engage Back Circle in the semifinal round this evening of the East Ruimveldt Street-ball Cup following their respective quarterfinal wins on Thursday.
Dear Editor, In 1985 as a young Army Officer, I was based at Mabaruma.
KATHMANDU, (Reuters) – At least 128 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, officials said last night, as houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far as New Delhi in neighbouring India shook.
By Hippolyte Fofack CAIRO – Since the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum in July, Niger, a landlocked West African state, has fallen into dire straits.
The Ministry of Public Works yesterday said that reconstruction work on the bridge at Robb Street and Avenue of the Republic will commence today.
(Reuters) – Actor Matthew Perry, who died on Saturday at age 54, was laid to rest yesterday at a Los Angeles cemetery in a service attended by relatives and castmates from the hit 1990s television sitcom “Friends,” show business media reported, citing photographs.
BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombia and its neighbours will together push six key themes at this year’s UN climate conference, including help adapting to global warming and swapping debt for climate mitigation, the country’s Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said yesterday.
Remember when The Golden Arrowhead flew high at D’Urban Park? Remember the pride many Guyanese felt when 50th Independence anniversary activities were held there?
(Reuters) – Hurdler Ronald Levy has been informed by the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission that he failed an out-of-competition test taken last month, the Olympic bronze medallist said yesterday.
In any normally functioning democracy, the death of 20 children under the direct care of the Ministry of Education would have seen the immediate resignation of the subject minister on a point of principle.
Dear Editor, We write in response to the letter to the editor appearing in your publication on 10/31/2023 criticizing the administration of Good Hope Secondary School.
