Daily Archive: Monday, February 26, 2024

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Chevron Corp (CVX.N) today said it was in talks with Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) and

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s recent abrupt reversal in its nascent rapprochement with the United States and domestic opponents is likely a response to declining support among its traditional base, according to sources close to the ruling party, voters and analysts.

COPENHAGEN, (Reuters) – Denmark has dropped its investigation into the explosions in 2022 on the Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany, police said today, becoming the second nation to do so after Sweden closed its own inquiry.

GENEVA,(Reuters) – United Nations chief Antonio Guterres today  deplored how the U.N.

Industrial Judge orders teachers salaries, dues deduction preserved pending outcome of strike case: Justice Sandil Kissoon last Thursday ruled that the Government is barred from deducting monies from striking teachers’ salaries until the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU)’s legal challenge against this move is determined.

With data showing that some 57% percent of the region is affected by hunger or malnutrition, incoming Caricom Chairman President Irfaan Ali said that the regional bloc will add to its current goal of 25% reduction on food importation by 2025 to also focus on eliminating the scourges of hunger and malnutrition by 2030.

By Antonio Dey A Cdn$120 million sovereign loan agreement was signed yesterday between the governments of Guyana and Canada to aid with the development and protection of vulnerable groups here.

As the teachers’ strike enters its fourth week today, President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) Mark Lyte yesterday announced that they will hold “funeral” ceremonies today at the usual protest symbolising the burial of politics and racism.

As Trinidad and Tobago urges collaboration with Guyana to ensure regional energy security, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo says that this country will continue to explore cooperation with the twin island republic and Suriname as immediate demand is for refined petroleum products which it doesn’t have.

Members of the Guyana-Palestine Solidarity Group yesterday picketed outside the National Cultural Centre to send a message of disapproval to visiting US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Defending champion Cotton Tree defeated Achievers A by 113 runs to retain their AJM ‘Mash It Up’ T20 Cricket Championship on Sunday evening at the Bush Lot Sports Complex ground, West Coast Demerara.

The PPP/C and the PNC have not ruled out having external observers at their respective congresses this year saying the decision would have to be taken by the parties’ electorate, according to PPP/C General Secretary Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, and PNC Leader Aubrey Norton. 

Slingerz FC returned to the KFC Elite League with aplomb, dismantling Monedderlust of Berbice in the opening game of the event by a 7-0 score-line led by a five-goal blitz from Marcus Tudor last evening at the National Training Centre, Providence.

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Developmental Championship, which is slated for February 28-29 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, will feature the participation of a six-member Suriname fight roster, according to an official release from the entity.

The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), a Canada-based non-governmental organisation announced that it had successfully completed the Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention training for Regional Mental Health Leads (RMHLs), in collaboration with the ministries of Health and Education in Guyana.

The Golden Jaguars rebounded from their opening loss in Group B of the CONCACAF men’s U20 Qualifiers, battling to a 2-2 stalemate with regional giant El Salvador yesterday at the Antigua and Barbuda Training Centre.

Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Triumph, East Coast Demerara about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

A fire that resulted from a slack connection and faulty electrical wiring has caused significant damage to the structure and contents of a Montrose two-storey wooden and concrete home on Saturday night.

KYIV (Reuters) – Russian forces are preparing for a new offensive against Ukrainian defenders in late May or summer, but Kyiv has a clear battlefield plan of its own, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday.

Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC) thrashed Transport by an innings and 118 runs when the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) sanctioned GISE/Trophy Stall/Star Party Rentals 1st Division 2-day League continued yesterday.

Guyana’s 2023 Horse of the Year, Spankhurst, won the feature event at the Jumbo Jet Racing Thoroughbred Committee ‘Mashramani’ Race Meet at the Rising Sun Turf Club yesterday.

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has failed to provide answers regarding the amount of money spent on the construction of the Parika Market, according to Opposition Member Ganesh Mahipaul.

Dear Editor, The workers of any country are the pillars of government and of the country’s development. 

(Reuters)  Donald Trump’s big primary victory on Saturday over Nikki Haley in her home state of South Carolina was the result of a ruthless and methodical campaign to eliminate her as a threat, according to aides and people close to both campaigns.

JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) – Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen clashed throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend, as mediators picked up the pace of talks on a possible ceasefire to free hostages held by Hamas and bring a measure of Ramadan respite to the battered enclave.

Dear Editor, I take a real-life look at the seven oil discoveries of Exxon that are now Hardy Boys and Harry Potter mysteries. 

Tyreece Gonsalves, a 21-year-old labourer of Parika Backdam, East Bank Essequibo was remanded to prison last Monday on  two counts of burglary.

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) and Friends 2nd Division two-day league match between the Malteenoes Sports Club and Transport Sports Club at the Transport Ground saw the Thomas Lands-based sides share points in a dull draw.

Dear Editor, Mr. Alexander of the Burnham Foundation who works very hard at helping us not forget Mr.

Twenty-nine-year-0old Ryan Adams was placed on self-bail after he appeared before Magistrate Rhondel Weaver at the Georgetown Magistrates Court last Monday charged with robbery.

(Trinidad Express) WHILE oil spill clean-ups continue on Tobago’s southwestern shore, people in the Hope Beach area have called for the speedy removal of another barge that, over two weeks ago, was listing badly and is now in danger of sinking off the southern coast.

(Reuters) – The Taliban on Sunday released Herbert Fritz, an 84-year-old Austrian and far-right nationalist who was arrested in Afghanistan last May.

(Reuters) – Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro gathered on Sunday on Sao Paulo’s iconic Paulista Avenue to show support for the former far-right Brazilian president as he finds himself embroiled in several investigations that many believe could land him in jail.

Dear Editor, The day was briskly coming to an end and culminating with the onset of light but continuous showers on a cold and gloomy day.

(Trinidad Express) A four-year-old boy was shot in Petit Valley yesterday morning when disagreement between two neighbours resulted in gunshots being fired.

Some 18 students of the University of Guyana (UG) were rewarded for their academic excellence some of whom were praised for overcoming hurdles such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

While reiterating his party’s call for a national approach to defence and security, Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton is requesting an update on the probe into the helicopter crash which claimed five members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) last year.

by Jemima Pierre Jemima Pierre, Ph.D., is a Haitian-born Professor at the Social Justice Institute at the University of British Columbia and Research Associate at the Center for the Study of Race, Gender and Class at the University of Johannesburg. 

(Jamaica Observer) Lead singer of Morgan Heritage, Peter Anthony Morgan has died.

Almost three years ago, this government received what was for all intents and purposes the final report by UK firm IHS Markit of the first audit of expenses claimed by ExxonMobil and its partners for the period 1999 to 2017.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to Dr. Thomas Singh’s letters published in the Stabroek News editions of February 14th and 24th, 2024, with the captions: “Guyana’s explosive growth appears to be more a result of us seeking short term gains”, and “that gov’t is making the decisions on allocation of oil wealth points to a deeper concern”, respectively.

SHAMBHU,India (Reuters) – Farmers in India’s northern Punjab state demanding higher prices for their crops from the national government are relying on young students to ensure the agitation’s momentum does not fizzle out.

(Reuters) – Spin twins Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav combined to rout England in their second innings and put India on course for a series-clinching victory in the fourth test yesterday.

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, and Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance Dr Ashni Singh met with the contractors who submitted expressions of interest for the construction of the drainage and irrigation canals which are expected to be constructed at Letter Kenny and Number 52 to 54 villages on the Corentyne Coast, in Region Six and form part of government’s national flood risk management plan.

Reyon Jones, 26, of Lot 1 Mandela Avenue Georgetown appeared before Magistrate Rhondel Weaver at the Georgetown Magistrates Court on Monday last, charged with armed robbery.

This is our fourth article on the above subject. So far, we have discussed several initiatives taken over the years to improve public financial management, especially in relation to ensuring greater transparency and public accountability.