Daily Archive: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

GAZA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israel’s ground forces in the Gaza Strip aimed last night to locate and disable Hamas militants’ vast tunnel network beneath the enclave, the next phase in an Israeli offensive that has killed thousands of Palestinians.

Sunil Ally last week pleaded guilty to the 2019 murder of cash crop and poultry farmer, Deoprakash Lalbachan, also known as ‘Deo’ and ‘Williams,’  of Lot 22 Grant 1651, Crabwood Creek.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Glenn Maxwell fought through cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan in a World Cup match today and sealing the team’s spot in the semi-finals.

LISBON,  (Reuters) – Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa resigned today, just hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in a probe into alleged corruption in his administration’s handling of lithium mining and hydrogen projects.

Police ranks on patrol duty in Sheet Anchor village in East Canje, Berbice, at about 17:00 hrs yesterday, observed a silver-coloured motorcar (PNN 5837) driven by a self-employed man of Whim Village, who was acting suspiciously.

Rovin James of Charity Extension Scheme, Essequibo Coast, appeared at the Matthews Ridge Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Magistrate Dylon Bess, where the charge of ‘Causing Death by Dangerous Driving’ was read to him.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – The captain of a dive boat that caught fire and sank off the California coast in 2019, killing 34 people on board in one of the state’s deadliest maritime disasters, was found guilty yesterday of a federal charge of seaman’s manslaughter.

THE HAGUE, (Reuters) – Venezuela today objected to a decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to resume an investigation into alleged human rights abuses that could constitute crimes against humanity by Venezuelan officials.

JAKARTA, (Reuters) – A judicial panel in Indonesia today found the Constitutional Court’s chief justice guilty of a conflict of interest over his part in a ruling that allowed President Joko Widodo’s son to run for the vice presidency.

As accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) expands its operations in Guyana, Senior Finance Minister Dr.

Yesterday, 21 Ethos, a technology, education, and career development company donated 15 Samsung Tablets to the Juvenile Justice Department, according to a release form the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The government and the opposition joined forces yesterday to unanimously approve a parliamentary motion rejecting a Venezuelan referendum on December 3rd which is seen as tantamount to the annexation of Essequibo with Prime Minister Mark Phillips saying that the Guyana will not  succumb to the tyranny and intimidatory tactics of Caracas.

The Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) contingent of fighters were ruthless in their defence of the overall title at the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) Lennox Blackmore National Intermediate Championship which came ended Sunday night at the National Gymnasium. 

As part of its 60th Anniversary celebrations, the University of Guyana will be conferring on a number of Guyanese the Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy degree on November 9, 2023.

The Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club’s  Caribbean Clash-of-Champions meet Sunday at the South Dakota Circuit failed to live up to the pre- race hype.

Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai yesterday lamented that the lives of Guyana’s Indigenous peoples are being endangered due to the increased presence of the Venezuelan military on the country’s border and close to hinterland communities.

Kenya’s Alex Ekesa and Trinidad’s Samantha Shukla brought their talents to Guyana and outran the opposition on Sunday to claim the marquee titles for this year’s South American 10k Classic.

The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) first division men and women’s leagues continued over the weekend at the Providence National Stadium, East Bank Demerara with Saints men defeating Pepsi Hikers on Sunday in the Farfan & Mendes men’s league eliminator.

The Police say they are investigating the murder of Raymond  Cozier,  a 16-year-old miner of Isseneru Village, Middle Mazaruni River. 

Dear Editor, It is obvious that something is rotten in the Bolivarian State of Venezuela.

This week, the Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc (VEHSI) saw the docking and offloading of the first commercial vessel at its man-made island facility, a release from the company said yesterday.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews called Bangladesh “disgraceful” and criticised the umpires for lacking in “common sense” after becoming the first player in international cricket to be ‘timed out’ in yesterday’s World Cup match between the Asian sides.

Dear Editor, Venezuela’s increasing aggression is not only misplaced but devoid of legitimacy.

Beacons and Potaro Strikers stormed to lopsided victories when the Bartica Football Association Senior Men’s League continued on Sunday evening at the Community Centre ground.

Two Venezuelans were arrested yesterday morning after they were found with 11,000 grams of cannabis during a roadblock at the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB).

Dear Editor, Recent discussions between President Irfaan Ali and the leader of the opposition Aubrey Norton, regarding the importance of defending our borders against Venezuela, have rightly highlighted the need for robust protection and security measures.

The Government of Guyana has distributed 178 solar panels and accessories to a number of villages in Upper Berbice River.

This year’s Pan American Games staged in Santiago, Chile was an historic one for Team Guyana.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and Den Amstel recorded hard-fought wins when the KFC Elite League Cup continued on Sunday evening at the Eve Leary Ground, Kingston.

Dear Editor, It has been one month, 2 weeks and a few hours since I have booked, paid and received a date to collect chickens, from our country’s premier poultry producer.

EU Ambassador to Guyana, René van Nes is adamant that there should be less talk and more action in addressing climate change that is threatening the world.

GAZA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would consider “tactical little pauses” in Gaza fighting to facilitate the entry of aid or the exit of hostages, but again rejected calls for a general ceasefire despite growing international pressure.

Gold is Money, Bent Street, Back Circle, and Stabroek Ballers were among the winners when the Hamilton Green Football Cup continued Sunday night at the Georgetown Football Club ground in Bourda.

Dear Editor,   I read your Sports Page coverage today (6th Nov’23) on the report of the race meeting and I am wondering if the reporter went to the same meeting that I attended.

Seon Benjamin, a 21-year-old welder of Lot 407 ‘D’ Field Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara was charged yesterday with robbery under arms.

Jason Isaacs, a 34 year-old Guyanese murder suspect who was shot in the leg by police during an operation to arrest him in Suriname on October 13th, escaped from the Paramaribo University Hospital (AZP) on Sunday night.

Pacesetters, Eagles, and Kobras tallied victories when the One Guyana Basketball League continued Sunday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Donald Trump complained of unfair treatment in defiant and rambling testimony on the witness stand at the civil fraud trial about his New York business yesterday, prompting the judge at one point to threaten to cut his testimony short.

CARACAS/HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s state-owned PDVSA is in talks with local and foreign oilfield firms to hire equipment and services that would allow it to revive depressed output, sources close to the meetings said, after the U.S.

Dear Editor, The issue at hand is a big one.  It is a bad one. 

Following the deaths of 20 children after the Mahdia dormitory fire of May 21st, the public’s major interest is two-fold: ensure that such a tragedy never occurs again and establish as best as possible where responsibility lay.

JOHANNESBURG/HONG KONG, (Reuters) – Chinese financial institutions lent $1.34 trillion to developing countries from 2000 to 2021, U.S.

By Jarbas Barbosa, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Last September, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) gave new impetus to an initiative to eliminate 30 communicable diseases and related conditions from the region of the Americas.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Half a million residents of Sao Paulo remained without electricity yesterday three days after a storm knocked down power cables, leaving much of Brazil’s largest city in the dark. 

Dear Editor, As a concerned Guyanese who has a passion for children’s education and the holistic development of the country, I would like to bring attention and give suggestions for a burning issue.

(Reuters) – New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been rewarded for his fine white ball form at the World Cup with a recall to the New Zealand squad for the two-test tour of Bangladesh in November and December.

An East Canje, Berbice teenager who was wanted in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Shawn Persaud of Betsy Ground, East Canje on Saturday evening has  been arrested by police in Region Six.