Daily Archive: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Shamar Joseph returned to Guyana today to a welcome at the CJIA after his heroics in the West Indies versus Australia Test series.

(Cricket West Indies) Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly announces the upgrade of Shamar Joseph from his current Franchise contract to a CWI International retainer contract.

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira has been hospitalised.

  U.S. Air Force Major General (Maj. Gen.) Evan L. Pettus, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Commander, was due here yesterday for a visit.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – European Union leaders unanimously agreed today to extend 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in new aid to Ukraine, the chairman of the summit said, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary and winning praise from Kyiv.

(Trinidad Guardian) There was an increase in the number of people complaining about respiratory issues when they visited the Accident and Emergency (A&E) department and clinics in the North Central region as a result of the Saharan Air layer (SAL) or Saharan dust.

Pupils in at least one class of the St John’s Primary in Bartica have been using umbrellas to shelter from rain.

MELBOURNE, Australia, CMC – West Indies captain Shai Hope says his side will be taking nothing for granted against Australia’s new-look attack for the three-match One-Day International series beginning here today.

The Chief Education Officer yesterday said a planned strike by the GTU on Monday would be illegal and he urged teachers not to join, arguing that the ministry has fulfilled many of the union’s demands and others are under consideration.

(CWI) ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket fans around the West Indies are being urged to register for the public ticket ballot as they prepare to be part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning regarding high levels of dust pollution across the country originating in the deserts of North Africa.

(Field Level Media) Donovan Mitchell scored 20 of his season-high tying 45 points in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 128-121 yesterday.

Residents of Anns Grove  on the East Coast will have access to beekeeping and egg production programmes and key bridges in the community will be looked at.

A woman who was seen setting a Norton Street house on fire has been detained by the police.

Shadow Minister of Agriculture, Vinceroy Jordan, yesterday requested an update on the number of pump stations completed but was told by Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha that this information would be provided shortly as the projects that have begun, are soon slated for completion.

The Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) yesterday announced that the Caribbean Investment Forum will be held in Guyana this year and its head, Deodat Maharaj, hopes that when CARICOM leaders meet here next month that plans for the intra-regional ferry service are finalised.

APNU+AFC MP, David Patterson on Monday grilled Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance, Gail Teixeira on whether the public was getting value for money from expenditure on the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) which he has frequently accused of not doing its work.

By Antonio Dey Chairman of Banks DIH, Clifford Reis on Saturday said the food and beverage company will be moving to the courts amid failed efforts by the Georgetown Mayor & City Council to remove vendors from Demico House (Stabroek, Georgetown).

The completion of the new North Ruimveldt Secondary School is now three months behind schedule.

Dear Editor, With the advent of oil budgets, the explosion of government expenditure on infrastructure – and the means to fund it – have stirred much public debate.

Dear Editor,           It’s been four years now since this government is in power and during those four years as I travelled the length and breath of this country talking to people from various background, I was able to glean from them their opinion on the performance of the ministers of this government, which I would now like to share with your readers.

To modernise and improve accessibility to training and upskilling opportunities, the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) recently met with representatives from the US-based online learning platform, Coursera.

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – Cuba put off an unpopular five-fold increase in gasoline prices planned for Feb. 1 due to a cyberattack, Economy Vice Minister Mildrey Granadillo said yesterday, a sudden about-face hours before the hike was to take effect.

Dear Editor, I found Dr. Vincent Adams’s assertion startling and unbelievably naive (S.N.

JERUSALEM/GAZA/DOHA,  (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called yesterday for the closure of the U.N.

The police have advised Lethem business owners to invest in quality cameras and to screen their guards prior to employment.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund yesterday approved the most recent review of its $44 billion program with Argentina, allowing for the disbursement of $4.7 billion.

Dear Editor, I pen this letter not out of mere nostalgia, but with a heavy heart and a deep concern for the disheartening state of affairs surrounding Muneshwers store.

THE HAGUE,  (Reuters) – Judges at the top U.N. court yesteday found that Russia violated elements of a U.N.

Food For The Poor  (FFTP) (Guyana) Inc has partnered with its sister organization in Canada to launch the Baramita Literacy Project – ‘Empowering Women and Girls through Literacy and Numeracy’ in Baramita, Region 1.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Iranian oil minister Javad Oji on Wednesday departed for Caracas to hold talks with his Venezuelan counterpart, oil minister Pedro Tellechea, Iran’s official news agency IRNA said.

One new local manufacturer has earned its Made in Guyana certification while two new medical laboratories have earned their Laboratory Certifications courtesy of the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS)    A GNBS release on Monday informed that Kraftia’s of 356 Powis Close, South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown, was on Wednesday, January 10, certified to use the Made in Guyana Standards Mark on their locally manufactured products, under the Permit to use the Made in Guyana Certification Mark programme, which aims to promote quality in the local manufacturing.

Dear Editor, So it seems our neighbour to the west has walked back on some agreements brokered in Barbados concerning free and fair elections in that country, which has resulted in a reimposition of some sanctions eased by the U S (News Room, Jan 30).

ISLAMABAD,  (Reuters) – A Pakistani anti-graft court jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Khan for 14 years each on charges of illegally selling state gifts, his party said on Wednesday, a day after Khan was jailed for 10 years in another case.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexico’s president rejected allegations yesterday that his first presidential campaign nearly two decades ago received financing from drug cartel leaders in exchange for future help with their criminal operations from his would-be government.

Nishart Samsundar appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court yesterday on a cannabis charge and was jailed for four years.

Dear Editor, It was brought to my attention that the Heads of CARICOM sometime last year, I think in March, agreed to facilitate the free movement of all labour in CARICOM.

(Field Level Media) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lift the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-100 win over tahe Denver Nuggets yesterday.

(Field Level Media) Coby White had another memorable night in his home state, scoring a season-high 35 points as the visiting Chicago Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 117-110 last night.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States struck up to 10 unmanned drones in Yemen that were preparing to launch, a U.S.

MELBOURNE, Australia,  CMC – West Indies will be hoping the euphoria of the second Test win in Brisbane last Sunday overflows into the One-Day International series, as they prepare to take on Australia in the opening game here today.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – The number of people set to attend the opening ceremony of this year’s Olympics has been estimated at about 300,000, French Interior minister Gerald Darmanin said yesterday, around half as many as were previously expected.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC – Andre Russell warmed up for next month’s tour of Australia by grabbing two wickets and then blasting a late order cameo, as he propelled Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a six-wicket win over Shimron Hetmyer’s Gulf Giants in the ILT20 here yesterday.

LONDON,  CMC – West Indies fast bowling sensation, Shamar Joseph, has been rewarded for his recent outstanding performance in Australia with a leap of 42 places in the International Cricket Council’s Test bowling rankings.

The Golden Jaguars senior men’s programme will open their group D campaign in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Qualifiers away to regional heavyweight Panama on June 6th.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters)  – An agency tasked with patrolling federal roads in Brazil has reported a surge in volumes of illegal pesticides seized from criminals in the last eight years, including a record 358 metric tons apprehended in 2022 when the country harvested close to 300 million tons of grains.

By Marco Buti and Giancarlo Corsetti FLORENCE – The 25th anniversary of the euro’s introduction, which has passed largely under the radar, offers an opportune moment to assess the current state of the greatest monetary experiment in modern history.

On a night highlighted by several drawn encounters, Family, Timehri, and California Square recorded hard-fought wins when the ‘Georgetown versus the Rest’ street-ball championship continued on Tuesday evening at the Back Circle Tarmac in East Ruimveldt.

By mid-year, all things considered, including the disposal of threatened legal action, New York will implement a congestion charge on nearly all vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street.

Pouderoyen and Elite League outfit Fruta Conquerors battled to a 1-1 stalemate in a pre-season encounter on Monday night at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground in Bourda.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Australia test opener Steve Smith has batted away criticism of his promotion to the top of the order, suggesting doubters take a look at the statistics.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) U-15 Inter-County 50-over tournament culminates today with the third and final round of matches with Demerara and Berbice set to add another chapter in their eternal rivalry.

(Field Level Media) Jimmy Butler scored 31 points as the host Miami Heat snapped a seven-game losing streak, beating the Sacramento Kings 115-106 last  night.

Dear Editor, None of the well informed framers of the contentiously discussed 2024 Budget has focused on updating salary scales.