Daily Archive: Tuesday, January 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A Washington appeals court today questioned Donald Trump’s claims that he is immune from criminal charges for trying to overturn the 2020 election, as the former U.S.

BEIRUT, (Reuters) – Hezbollah attacked an Israeli army base with explosive drones deployed from Lebanon today, hitting the position for the first time in what the Iran-backed group declared part of its response to recent Israeli assassinations in Lebanon.

PARIS, (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron appointed 34-year-old Education Minister Gabriel Attal as his new prime minister today, seeking to breathe new life into his second mandate ahead of European parliament elections.

(Trinidad Express) A gunman broke into a family’s home in Tabaquite before dawn today and killed a man.

(Trinidad Express) While there will be leading political figures in attendance at the state funeral for the late former prime minister Basdeo Panday today, none of them will be speaking at the service.

(Trinidad Guardian) A regional ferry system may be on the horizon to journey through Guyana, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago.

Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred at about 10.30 last night on the #9 Public Road, West Coast Berbice, which resulted in the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist.

Two men who were on a motorcycle died last night following a crash along the Courtland Public Road, Corentyne.

By Abigail Headley The Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday hosted a sod-turning ceremony for the commencement of construction of the new Brickdam Police Station.

The police say  that they are probing an accident involving a motorcar and a minibus close  to the Ruimveldt Police Station yesterday morning which claimed the lives of a minibus driver and his wife.

Cabbage farmer Rickland Bovell has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for the 2019 stabbing death of Timehri youth David Toney; and for also wounding the father of the deceased during an altercation.

A huge fire destroyed a bond at Good Hope, East Coast Demerara yesterday afternoon and damaged two nearby businesses.

By Michaelangelo Jacobus One of the world’s best strikers in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Bulgaria’s Dimitar Berbatov, once said “Sometimes, against the underdog, you can lose because they want it more.

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday said  that the government will be working to address the shortage of sand in Region Six which is affecting projects.

By Michaelangelo Jacobus The first of two Guyana Harpy Eagles four-day practice matches featuring a large pool of youngsters and senior national players bowls off today at the GCC Ground, Bourda from 9:30 am and Head Coach of the National team, Ryan Hercules has said that his interest is piqued as the players will vie for spots in the national setup.

Introduction On the occasion of the first column for 2024, I extend best wishes to readers for an informed and productive year and realisation of the hope of a fairer contract.

With ongoing efforts to avert squatting, more than 100 families in several villages along the West Coast of Berbice (WCB) are slated to receive Certificates of Title this year, said Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall SC yesterday at a press briefing at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.

With the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) January transfer window now open,  clubs will have the opportunity to bolster their rosters ahead of the impending season  which will also see the GFF’s  Elite League Season Six kick off in February. 

Lennin Messaiah, 36, of Lot 3667, North Ruimveldt, Georgetown appeared before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday to answer to the charge of attempted murder.

Dear Editor, The distinguishing feature of any good management/leadership is the ability to anticipate future difficulties and to take corrective measures before those difficulties burgeon into immediate problems and even become catastrophes.

Dear Editor, A small band of the usual suspects are on a mission, not for the first time, to gag Bharrat Jagdeo, Guyana’s Vice President and the Leader of the PPP. 

President Irfaan Ali says the government is working towards playing a greater role in the Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) to reduce the tolls for the benefit of citizens. 

Dear Editor, The Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) notes with concern an article in Yesterday’s edition of the (January 8, 2024) Stabroek News, page 13 where the contributor sought to portray the image that “a pound of sugar that cost $120/$140 a couple months back; now costs $200”.

Dear Editor, Guyana is sadly lagging behind other countries where digitization of indentureship records is concerned.

Six current players of West Bank Demerara-based Pouderoyen Football Club received welcome football gear on Saturday last thanks to some present and past members of the club’s executive body.

Regional Commander, Superintendent Guy Nurse,  told Stabroek News yesterday that an inquest was ordered by the Chambers of the Director of Public Prosecutions into death of John Jones, who was allegedly killed by his two brothers-in-law after he wounded them with two cutlasses.

The Alliance for Change [AFC] has said that the Irfaan Ali administration’s alleged transformation of Region 9 is elusive based on its observations during an outreach the party conducted in Region where it met with residents, friends, and members of the communities.

Dear Editor It was worthwhile listening to that interview with the VC of UG on the “Dr.

GAZA/TEL AVIV/CAIRO, (Reuters) – Pressure grew on Israel yesterday from its staunch ally the United States and from Middle East powers to ease its assault on Gaza as its forces said they engaged in “tough battles” against Hamas militants in central and southern parts of the enclave.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian authorities celebrated their country’s democratic system yesterday, a year after a right-wing crowd invaded and vandalized its Supreme Court, Congress and presidential palace in protest against an election result.

Dear Editor, Twenty-five years in one place is an incredible achievement.

The Central Housing and Planning Authority (CHPA) yesterday denied a claim by an allottee that her house lot was reassigned to someone else.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – A Spanish arbitrator who awarded $15 billion to the descendants of a former sultan in a land dispute with Malaysia dating back to the 19th century has been convicted of contempt of court, it was announced yesterday, a significant victory in Malaysia’s efforts to annul the case.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – At least 25 people are dead and six injured after a minibus carrying tourists from a coastal trip collided with a truck in Brazil’s northeastern state of Bahia, local authorities said yesterday.

Dear Editor, A friend of one of my daughters spotted this floral tribute to Dr.

In keeping with a promise made by President Irfaan Ali on Saturday to develop the skillset of youths from Kitty, Minister in the Ministry of Works Deodat Indar and other Cabinet colleagues yesterday engaged them on pathways to develop their careers.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuba will hike the retail price of its 94 octane gasoline from 30 to 156 pesos per liter beginning Feb.

QUITO,  (Reuters) – Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa on Monday declared a state of emergency for 60 days a day after the country’s most-wanted prisoner disappeared from the jail where he was being held.

Dear Editor, The decision by the PPP/ C administration to construct a new $US161M state-of-the art hospital at New Amsterdam is a welcome development that will impact the quality of health care not only in Region Six but the country as a whole.

(ESPN) Sri Lanka’s ninth-wicket partnership snuck their team home in the Colombo rain, battling off a spirited Zimbabwe bowling and fielding performance led by Richard Ngarava.

Anthony Wong, 38, of Lot 369 Grove, East Bank Demerara, and 40 year old Basdeo Omadat (no address given) appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with simple larceny.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, CMC – Mumbai Indians Cape Town captain Kieron Pollard said he was hoping to inspire his side to a turnaround in fortunes after a disappointing maiden season in the SA20 tournament, starting on Tuesday.

Eon Barrow of West Coast Berbice and Leasel Bamfield of GG Hadfield Street, Wortmanville both appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse at Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with conspiracy to commit a felony.

(Reuters) – South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from red ball cricket despite the country’s test coach Shukri Conrad suggesting he would form part of his plans in 2024.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Regular skipper Rohit Sharma and stalwart Virat Kohli returned to India’s T20 squad after a year’s gap for the home series against Afghanistan amid speculation about their future in this format.

At his year-end press conference Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, disclosed that the planned Barbados/Guyana Food Terminal, supposedly a critical cog in the wheel of regional food security is, after more than a year, still awaiting approval from the Town and Country Planning of Barbados and that the project will see development work this year.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC – Chief Executive Officer Pete Russell said the partnership that the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) enjoys with Cricket West Indies has helped to further develop the sport in the region, pushing back on suggestions it has not.

(Field Level Media) Playing in his home state, Coby White scored 27 points and the Chicago Bulls recovered after a shaky late stretch to defeat the host Charlotte Hornets 119-112 in overtime last night.

(Reuters) – Franz Beckenbauer, who has died at the age of 78, helped modernise soccer and came to personify Germany’s post-war sporting success, captaining his country to the 1974 World Cup title on home soil to anchor his legacy.

(Field Level Media) Bennedict Mathurin made two free throws with 0.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Indiana Pacers a 133-131 victory over the Boston Celtics last night in Indianapolis.

DHAKA, Jan 8 (Reuters) – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina swept to a fourth straight term in power, with her party winning almost 75% of the seats in Sunday’s general election that was boycotted by the main opposition and drew a low turnout.