Articles published on Thursday, January 4, 2024
The New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council yesterday issued a stern warning to those vending on the reserve to return to the market as they will soon conduct a removal campaign to ensure their drainage project can be successfully completed.
BAGHDAD/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. military carried out a retaliatory strike in Baghdad today that killed a militia leader it blames for recent attacks on U.S.
KATHMANDU, (Reuters) – Nepal and India signed a power trade agreement today for Kathmandu to export 10,000 megawatts (MW) of hydroelectricity to India over the next 10 years, officials said, in a deal they hope will draw investment to the cash-strapped Himalayan nation.
On the instruction of President Irfaan Ali, Minister in the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar yesterday visited the Cemetery Road widening project site to ensure the project moves apace.
(Trinidad Express) Two men were shot dead and three others injured during an attack in front the Tunapuna Market, along the Eastern Main Road, last night.
(Trinidad Guardian) The State funeral for former prime minister Basdeo Panday will be held next Tuesday at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA), according to a reliable source.
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – India chased down a modest victory target of 79 to claim a seven-wicket win over hosts South Africa in the second test at Newlands today and share the two-match series 1-1 after an extraordinary game finished inside five sessions.
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, yesterday disclosed that 9,612 house lots were allocated by the government in 2023, including 8,578 residential lots, 181 residential-commercial lots, and 860 lots, through the ministry’s regularization programme.
The police yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for a 19-year-old over the fatal shooting of Anthony Haynes called ‘One Natty’, a 29-year-old of Lot 10 Grahams Hall, East Coast Demerara, which occurred at around 8 on Sunday night at the mentioned address.
A Corentyne teacher died on Tuesday night at Port Mourant, Corentyne after a blaze of unknown origin destroyed his and his neighbour’s house.
The Full Court last month ruled that Scotiabank (Guyana) “negligently misdirected” $28 million paid by Core Investments Inc which was intended as the early extinguishing of a mortgage.
There were 20 workplace deaths last year and with nine of them in the mining sector, the Ministry of Labour is aiming for comprehensive first-aid training for individuals employed in prospecting and forestry.
The man who was shot dead at a wedding house in Canal Number Two Polder, West Bank Demerara on Sunday night had been helping the family all day with preparations.
The International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly-Guyana (IDPADA-G) is bemoaning the fact that despite their efforts and best intentions, President Irfaan Ali is yet to demonstrate any willingness or inclination to meet with the Assembly to discuss a common way forward.
Speightland and DC Ballers secured their berths to the final in the women’s and men’s divisions respectively, when the ‘One Guyana’ King and Queen Beach Football Championship continued yesterday at the PPP office compound in Mackenzie, Linden.
Five persons are now homeless following a fire yesterday in West Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara.
The Demerara Harbour Bridge Corpora-tion (DHBC) says it rehabilitated 56 pontoons last year on the floating structure and said there were over 8.3m vehicle crossings.
The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Com-merce (SGCC) yesterday announced the appointment of Rahul Lildhar as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Dear Editor, I cannot disagree with those who see Argyle as a triumph of diplomacy.
Three men from Yarrow-kabra on the Soesdyke/ Linden Highway were on Tuesday remanded after they were read charges relating to a gun and ammunition – in the case of two – and ammunition for the third.
Dear Editor, I am responding to the letter, in your newspaper, captioned: “Senior citizens can hope” published on January 3, 2024”.
Four teenagers from Sand Road, Good Hope, Region Two, are currently in police custody in connection with the recent robbery at a Johanna Cecilia Supermarket.
Dear Editor, The opposition has been very vocal about their concerns with favouritism shown by the PPP when it comes to access to revenue.
(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has labelled a claim of underfunding by the Integrity Commission as an ‘interesting perspective’.
Thirty-three-year-old Timothy Anthony Fraser, of ‘C’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown, appeared yesterday before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with armed robbery.
Although several persons have been arrested so far by the police in connection with a housing fraud probe, Minister in the Ministry of Housing, Susan Rodrigues says one employee has been fired on the basis of the evidence provided.
Dear Editor, As long as we have leaders who do not respect the value of women, our nation’s females will continue to be slaughtered at the hands of men.
(Trinidad Guardian) Intensive investigations and coordinated efforts by officers of the Northern Division and other Units resulted in the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a double murder, which occurred on Tuesday in the Western Division.
Thirty-one-year-old Gowtam Williams, an excavator operator of Hiberna, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) is currently nursing wounds about his body after he was shot in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. He
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter from one Ramcharitar in August 2023 about poor service at Woodlands Hospital, and he condemns that medical institution, which I personally admire.
DUBAI, (Reuters) – Two explosions killed nearly 100 people and wounded scores at a ceremony in Iran on Wednesday to commemorate commander Qassem Soleimani who was killed by a U.S.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – The city of Dourados in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul yesterday began the country’s first mass vaccination against dengue, the city’s government said.
Terry Ramlall, a 56-year-old fisherman of Lusignan, East Coast Demerara was on Tuesday fined over the possession of cocaine after he pleaded guilty.
In many ways, it’s really nothing more than the nature of the beast.
(CMC) – Cricket West Indies yesterday confirmed key high-profile departures, headlined by the exit of Commercial, Marketing, and Communications Director Dominic Warne.
(Reuters) – David Warner was allowed only a single over with the bat on the opening day of his final match as Pakistan’s tail defied Australia before being bowled out for 313 in the third test yesterday.
Akeem Crandon and Barry University suffered their fourth loss of the season, going down to Eckerd College 79-80 on Tuesday evening at the McArthur Centre in St.
Dear Editor, The Natural Resources Fund (NRF) is essentially an Extra Budgetary Fund, established pursuant to Section 39 (1) of the Fiscal Management and Accountabi-lity Act 2003.
BEIRUT/CAIRO/GAZA, (Reuters) – Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israeli army made statements suggesting the two avowed enemies wanted to avoid risking the further spread of war beyond the Gaza Strip after a drone strike killed a Palestinian Hamas deputy leader in Beirut.
By Chris Patten LONDON – It may shock some Americans to learn that democratic leaders and publics in Europe and elsewhere are more concerned about the prospect of Donald Trump winning their country’s 2024 presidential election than any other world event, including crucial elections in their own countries.
The 2024 edition of the BCQS Squash Masters Championship will be staged from January 31st to February 4th at the Georgetown Club facility, Camp Street.
(CMC) – West Indies captain Hayley Matthews has been shortlisted for the International Cricket Council’s Women’s Twenty20 International Cricketer-of-the-Year award.
(Reuters) – South Africa closed an extraordinary see-saw first day of the second and final test against India at Newlands on 62 for three in their second innings, trailing the tourists by 36 runs after 23 wickets and several records fell yesterday.
BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – A top Argentine court yesterday suspended a package of labor reforms decreed by new President Javier Milei last month, after the nation’s largest union filed an injunction.
The final of the Lethem Super Cup Football Championship will occur on Saturday at the Wadapna playfield at 17:00 hrs.
With only a victory standing in their way of reacquiring Elite League status, Slingerz FC head-coach Charles ‘Lily’ Pollard stated that while his charges are prepared for the League Playoff final against Monedderlust, he is not approaching the encounter in an overconfident manner.
Forty-one-year-old Jermaine Benjamin, a coconut vendor of 47 West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown, appeared yesterday before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
