Daily Archive: Saturday, March 16, 2024

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro will run for a second re-election to secure another six-year term in voting planned for July 28, the ruling Socialist party said today.

At about 17:00hrs yesterday, Chief Inspector Lyte was in charge of an Anti-Crime Patrol on Grove Public Road, East Bank Demerara, when the patrol observed a Toyota Tacoma vehicle bearing registration number PYY 9229 driving dangerously in the vicinity of Jimbo bridge, Grove.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the introduction of the National Identification System (NIDS) is a critical step in Jamaica fully becoming a digital society and is urging Jamaicans to embrace the technology.

(Barbados Nation) Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has urged Government to revisit its plan to build 15 mini stadia, suggesting the concept is “misconceived” and that consideration be given to building fewer such facilities.

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – A Ukrainian missile attack killed two people in western Russia and a separate drone strike set an oil refinery ablaze today, the second day of an election that President Vladimir Putin has accused Kyiv of trying to disrupt.

The GTU yesterday applied to the High Court for an  order of mandamus mandating the government to engage in collective  bargaining from 2019 to 2023 and it also wants disclosure of correspondence with the Ministry of Education on the subject.

By Michaelangelo Jacobus After a four-year hiatus, the Georgetown Zone of the Guinness Greatest of the Streets street football competition kicked off at the National Park last night and fans were fittingly treated to a thriller in the opening match between seasoned campaigners Alexander Village and new kids on the block, Rising Stars.

Two planes will be acquired for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) under an India EXIM Bank credit as the government here moves to enhance the country’s defence capability.

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) has registered an after-tax profit of $3.1b for 2023.

By Shuntel Glasgow Residents of Eteringbang in Region Seven and other communities have raised concerns about their security in the wake of the recent robberies and murders of businesspersons.

Gerald Forde,  who believes he is still  the Representative of the List of Candidates for the New Movement (TNM) party, has written Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir about the loss of confidence in Asha Kissoon by their list.

At a press conference held yesterday at Congress Place, Sophia, APNU+AFC’s Mervyn Williams said  that during a six-day visit to the Rupununi from March 7th, “hundreds of residents in several hinterland communities” complained that they have not been positively impacted by Guyana’s oil economy.

A post-mortem examination conducted by government pathologist, Dr Nehaul Singh, on the body of police sergeant Alex Vaughn has revealed that he died as a result of a gunshot injury to the abdomen.

Five officers from the GPF Special Branch were earlier this week reported to have shot at a car driven by police sergeant Ronald Payne after his vehicle was mistaken for one used in a criminal act.

Local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are being afforded the opportunity to boost their profile and attend trade shows thanks to the collaboration between trade centres in Guyana and the US.

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill yesterday said he secured a $15m judgment against commentator Anthony Vieira over a defamatory May 4th, 2011 broadcast on CNS Channel Six.

The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Department yesterday morning begun investigations into an accident that occurred at Hack Rice Mill, Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice, on Thursday afternoon that injured three employees.

Dear Editor, I refer to two letters in the SN newspaper recently, one letter from former GuySuCo Chairman Vic Oditt who wrote “The change to raw instead of refined sugar and other factors led to the failure of the Skeldon modernization project.”

GAZA STRIP/CAIRO/DUBAI,  (Reuters) – Israel yesterday approved a potential assault on the Gaza city of Rafah while also keeping ceasefire hopes alive with plans to send another delegation to Qatar for talks on a possible hostage deal with Islamist militant group Hamas.

The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) in collaboration with the Department of Consumer Affairs yesterday launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent named “Damion” with whom consumers can communicate via the Commission’s WhatsApp number 625-0557 on a 24-hour basis to source consumer protection information.

Dear Editor, It is imperative that I address the gross inaccuracies and misleading statements published in the Kaieteur News’ letter column of Wednesday, March 13, 2024 under the caption, “Will the businessmen behind oil spill be sanctioned?”

A file has been completed and will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal advice to ascertain whether any prison officers are criminally culpable for the escape of Akeem Wong who  is now being sought in relation to a double murder.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – Nearly five million people in Sudan could suffer catastrophic hunger in parts of the war-torn country in the coming months, United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths warned the Security Council on Friday in a note seen by Reuters.

Dear Editor, It appears, from reports, the long hours of intense negotiations and compromises, in brokering the CARICOM/international partners transitional council deal for Haiti, is in tatters and falling apart.

(Reuters) – Stop clocks used to regulate the time taken between overs will become a permanent fixture at limited-overs internationals from June following a successful trial, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court, addressing free speech rights in the digital age, decided yesterday that government officials can sometimes be sued under the Constitution’s First Amendment for blocking critics on social media.

Dear Editor, In the March 7th, 2024, issue of the Stabroek News there was a letter penned by one Jhagroo Persaud.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – Jonathan Drakes struck his maiden first class hundred to give Barbados Pride a chance at victory against Guyana Harpy Eagles, in their fourth round match in the West Indies Championship.

(ESPN) Bangladesh fought to the end but the 185-run fourth-wicket partnership forged by Pathum Nissanka (114) and Charith Asalanka (91) proved enough in Chattogram, as Sri Lanka secured a narrow three-wicket win to level the series 1-1.

What is happening in Gaza is barbaric. It has been reported that since October of last year more than thirty-one thousand people have been killed and there have been over seventy-two thousand injuries.

(Reuters) – Delhi Capitals’ preparations for the new Indian Premier League (IPL) season suffered another blow yesterday when fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of the tournament due to a lower-back injury.

(Field Level Media) Zion Williamson tallied 34 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals and the host New Orleans Pelicans held off the Los Angeles Clippers 112-104 last night.

(Field Level Media) Devin Booker racked up 21 points to guide the Phoenix Suns’ balanced attack in a 107-96 victory against the host Charlotte Hornets last night.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s criminal trial stemming from hush money paid to a porn star before the 2016 U.S.

It was amusing to hear President Ali this week declaring how he and other CARICOM leaders had consulted extensively with Haitian civil society in their plan to stem what is nothing short of a revolution.  

VIENNA/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Most of the nine people who will sit on Haiti’s political transition council have been named by the groups they represent, although a couple are still pending, U.S.

First Lady Ayra Ali’s drive to beautify public spaces for the benefit and enjoyment of residents continues with the commissioning of new parks in Region Six.

By Jan-Werner Mueller PRINCETON – Among her final acts as chair of the Republican National Committee, Ronna McDaniel requested that her colleagues endorse the two people handpicked by Donald Trump to replace her.

Dear Editor, I fully support the Education Minister examination into the rationale and justification for GTU’s demand for 20% salary increase for teachers during the pandemic period from 2020 to 2022.

DELHI, India, CMC – Hayley Matthews shone with the ball but failed with the bat as her Mumbai Indians missed out on a place in the Women’s Super League final with a heart-breaking five-run loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore.

KARACHI, Pakistan,  CMC – West Indies Twenty20 star Akeal Hosein produced a gutsy all-round effort but it went in vain as his Quetta Gladiators went down by 39 runs to Obed McCoy’s Islamabad United in the first eliminator of the Pakistan Super League here yesterday.

(Field Level Media) Franz Wagner scored 19 points and the visiting Orlando Magic defeated the undermanned Toronto Raptors 113-103 last  night.

CHELTENHAM, (Reuters) – Galopin Des Champs won the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the second year in succession yesterday to complete a remarkable week for Irish trainer Willie Mullins.

Guyana’s ruggers will head into action today as the second edition of the John Lewis Memorial 7s Rugby tournament kicks off at the Rugby Field in the National Park from 11 am.

As March 30 quickly approaches, the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) will head into the final phase of preparation for the CARIFTA Games contingent with the second ‘Carifta Team vs The Rest’ track meet which begins today at the National Track & Field Centre (NTFC) at Edinburgh, West Coast Demerara.