Daily Archive: Thursday, November 30, 2023

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that Shane Dowrich, the experienced wicket-keeper/batsman has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect and has withdrawn from the West Indies squad for the upcoming CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series against England.

Major US carrier United Airlines today announced a new direct service between Houston and Guyana from April next year.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil “has intensified defensive actions” along its northern border as it monitors a territorial controversy between its neighbours, Guyana and Venezuela, the country’s defense ministry said yesterday.

By Subhana Shiwmangal The mother of the Strathspey Primary pupil who died on Monday night at the Georgetown Public Hospital as a result of an incident in the school’s compound earlier that day is seeking justice for her son.

Former Sophia block maker, Ishaka John, now awaits sentencing after being found guilty of the 2019 murder of Jason Bowen whom he was said to have strangled during a suspected robbery.

Anns Grove mason, Melroy Barry, who was convicted earlier this month of raping a 15-year-old girl, has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for the crime.

Former radio show host, Nikosi Bruce, popularly known as ‘Feteing King’ yesterday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus charged with rape.

The generators which were expected to arrive on November 22nd to ease blackouts are now scheduled to be here by December 5th.

Travis Evans also known as ‘Short Boss,’ has been handed a life sentence for the 2018 killing of Kuru Kururu legal clerk, Gregory Frank, who an autopsy revealed had been strangled.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) here is supporting the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with the development of an enhanced digitised case management system.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips, who is currently performing the duties of President, has assured a regional human rights body that the Government of Guyana does not practice discrimination and abides fully by the country’s constitution in this regard.

Yesterday afternoon, 1,796 teachers graduated from the CPCE, the largest cohort ever, according to the Ministry of Education.

Jonathan Richards and Athaleyha Hinckson powered to emphatic wins in record-breaking fashion in the blue riband 100m races yesterday, highlighting Day 4 of this year’s ‘Nationals’ currently underway at the National Track and Field Centre.

Twenty-five-year-old Horace Thomside appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday where he was charged with simple larceny.

The Diamond Mineral Water Hockey Festival was officially launched yesterday at the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), Bourda, with the event slated to commence today at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Demerara Bank Limited yesterday announced a cloud computing partnership which it said will speed up transactions among other things.

With the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) electoral congress less than 10 days away, former chairman of the Normalisation Committee Clinton Urling opined that change at the helm of the association can prove to be the catalyst for development.

The Ministry of Finance yesterday announced that it had made the seventh transfer for the year from the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) to the Consolidated Fund.

The Lady Jaguars maintained their grip atop the group ‘A’ standings in the 2024 Road to Concacaf Gold Cup Qualifiers, dismantling lowly Dominica by a 9-0 score-line yesterday at the IR Franklin Essed Stadium, Suriname.

Dear Editor, It is with great sorrow that I read in the media of the recent demise of Dr.

As the probe deepens into the murder of an accountant at Unity, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, Commander of Regional Division 4 (C), Senior Superintendent Khali Pareshram has confirmed that persons are in custody in relation to the murder.

GAZA/TEL AVIV, (Reuters) – Israel and Hamas struck a last-minute agreement today to extend their ceasefire for a seventh day, while mediators pressed on with talks to extend the truce further to free more hostages and let aid reach Gaza.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Henry Kissinger, a controversial Nobel Peace Prize winner and diplomatic powerhouse whose service under two presidents left an indelible mark on U.S.

The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is mourning the passing of Justice (ret’d) Prem Persaud In a statement yesterday the PUC said that the Chairperson, Commissioners and Staff of the PUC are deeply saddened at the passing of Justice Persaud, former Chairman of the PUC.

Dear Editor, On the third of December 2023, Venezuela plans to vote for a referendum that could give the green light for that country to invade and annex the Essequibo County, which is a big chunk of Guyana, to that country.

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) and all Rights Commissions have endorsed the national message that ‘Essequibo belongs to Guyana.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – An Indian government official directed an unsuccessful plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist, who is also a U.S.

Dear Editor, Make no mistake about it, Guyana is united at the front, middle and back, to face a common, potential “threating situation,” whether it’s a work-in-progress, at infancy stage or rapid-fire development, due to Venezuela’s military aggression and political pro-activeness, regardless of who say what, when, where, why or how! 

Dear Editor, When hurtful words are used by ordinary citizens they are deplorable, when leaders deteriorate to the ugly and venomous, both word and act are despicable. 

PLAINS, Georgia, (Reuters) – A private funeral was held yesterday for Rosalynn Carter at a church in her hometown of Plains, Georgia, marking the end of three days of tributes celebrating the life and humanitarian work of the former U.S.

Massy Distribution (Guyana) Incorporated and the Clerical and Commercial Workers’ Union (CCWU), yesterday signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for salary increases and other conditions of employment for Massy Distribution (Guyana) incorporated employees, a release from the Ministry of Labour said.

Dear Editor, I pen this letter with a heart heavy and concern for the tragic events that unfolded at Skeldon Market on the Corentyne, Berbice, this past Monday night – a night that cast a shadow of devastation and despair upon our local community.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC is currently leading Guyana’s delegation to the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) 57th Plenary and Working Group Meetings being held from November 26, 2023 to December 1, 2023 in Aruba.

LIMA, (Reuters) – Ex-Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori should be released from prison, a top constitutional court said yesterday after reinstating his pardon for the second time in two years, counter to the rulings of an international court.

Dear Editor, According to news reports the Court of Appeal was to deliver its ruling on the second elections petition (number 88), which was thrown out by the High Court, on Monday November, 27.

Several persons who were arrested in relation to the rape, and stabbing death of a Number 30 Village, West Coast Berbice (WCB) woman have been released, as they appeared to have no links to the murder.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Bolivia is set to become a full member of the South American Mercosur trade bloc following a decision yesterday by the Brazilian Senate to approve the country’s admission.

SAN SALVADOR,  (Reuters) – Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced yesterday he will formally ask Congress to approve a leave of absence over the next few days to allow him to run for reelection as president of the Central American nation next year.

(Reuters) – Kane Williamson emerged as New Zealand’s saviour for the umpteenth time in his career and compiled a patient hundred to help the tourists finish day two of the opening test against Bangladesh on 266-8 yesterday.

By Marta Schaaf and Kristine Beckerle NEW YORK – To avert catastrophic climate change, an active and empowered civil society is necessary.

Dear Editor, It  is suggested that Venezuela’s  President is ramping up  the Venezuela-Guyana border controversy to divert  Venezuelans’ attention from their  internal hardships to win political support at Venezuela’s upcoming elections.

Romona Lall, Danielle Charles and Chooromanie Tulsie were murdered in November.

PANAMA CITY/TORONTO, (Reuters) – For more than a month, a group of 16 fishing boats has been blocking a key port in Panama, choking off coal and essential supplies destined for First Quantum Minerals’ FM.TO

(CMC) – Opener Zachary McCaskie struck a breezy half-century, but the West Indies-A’s suffered a first-inning batting collapse to hand South Africa-A control of the second four-day “test” at Buffalo Park.