Daily Archive: Monday, March 25, 2024

One person died in a fire today at Dageraad Avenue and Greenheart Street, MacKenzie, Linden, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) said.

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – The United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution today demanding an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and the release of all hostages after the United States abstained from the vote.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Donald Trump won a bid today to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment if he posts a smaller $175 million bond within 10 days, in a victory for the former U.S.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian police are investigating if a retired general who was far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro’s running mate planned to bring Army special forces to the country’s capital as part of a plan for a military coup after losing the 2022 election.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Thousands of Argentines took to the streets around the country yesterday to commemorate the anniversary of the 1976 military coup that lasted eight years and led to widespread repression, torture and disappearances.

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – Russia today cast doubt on assertions by the United States that the Islamic State militant group was responsible for a gun attack on a concert hall outside Moscow which killed 137 people and injured 182 more.

MANILA,5 (Reuters) – China warned the Philippines today  to behave cautiously and seek dialogue, saying their relations were at a “crossroads” as new confrontations between their coastguards over maritime claims deepened tensions.

(Trinidad Guardian) Attorney Kerywn Garcia, SC, the attorney appointed by Massy to investigate claims made by its former executive vice president of business integrity and group general counsel, Angélique Parisot-Potter, about its executive leadership programme, will have the report completed this week.

The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday confirmed that aerial spraying will commence this week to combat the ongoing paddy bug situation in Region Six.

French Committee Member of the UN Human Rights Committee Hélène Tigroudja last week accused Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira of focusing more on blaming the previous government and discrediting allegations rather than answering questions posed to her.

The APNU+AFC is adamant that billions of dollars could be lost due to the government’s deficient management of the oil and gas sector.

A 26-year-old man of Hibernia, Region Two, died yesterday morning after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and ended up in a trench.

Ravens won the inaugural ‘One Guyana’ Basketball League, defeating Eagles 76-63 in game three to prevail 2-1 in the series at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue Saturday evening.

Leader of the Opposition Aubrey Norton said that the revelations by the United Nations Human Rights Committee concerning the PPP/C’s unwillingness to investigate allegations of corruption and bribery by cabinet officials is a testament to the ruling regime’s lack of accountability and respect for democracy.

Two-time defending champion Gold is Money, as well as heavyweights North East La Penitence, Back Circle, and North Ruimveldt, registered wins on Saturday evening in the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Championship at the National Park tarmac, Thomas Lands.

Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform Aubrey Norton has accused Minister of Governance Gail Teixeira of dissembling in her remarks to the United Nations Human Rights Committee regarding substantive appointments of Guyana’s Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice.

Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Bush Lot, West Coast Berbice, Region about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

Fruta Conquerors defeated Monedderlust by a 2-0 score when the KFC Elite League resumed on Saturday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Guyana’s next generation of cricketers, the National U-15 team, departed these shores yesterday for Antigua and Barbuda, where they will compete for top honours in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Rising Stars 50-Over title, which bowls off tomorrow.

Defending champions of the Milo U-18 Schools Football Championship, Santa Rosa Secondary, got off to a flawless start with a 3-0 dismantling of East Ruimveldt Secondary, while Santa Rosa’s Region #1 counterparts, Waramuri Primary Top, inflicted a 5-1 thrashing of the Bishop’s High School.

The Mayor  and City Council (M&CC) is gearing to take the state to court regarding the construction of a hotel on disputed lands along Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, It is sickening to see the piles of garbage and debris constantly visible as one drives along Georgetown’s streets.

KYIV (Reuters) – Russia struck critical infrastructure in Ukraine’s western region of Lviv with missiles early on Sunday, Kyiv said, in a major airstrike that saw one Russian cruise missile briefly fly into Polish airspace according to Warsaw.

Personnel from the Local Content Secretariat (LCS) were recently afforded the opportunity to visit the operations of a Tier1 oil & gas contractor to get a glimpse of the services offered and to interact with the Guyanese staff.

Dear Editor The advertisement for the Phagwah Fete billed for March 25, promises to be the hottest party of the season with calls to paint the town wet and wild (GDN).

Paiwomak Warriors will oppose Challengers in the men’s divisional final, while Three Hills will battle FC Basin in the women’s championship encounter following semi-final wins last evening in the Climb Guyana Easter Football Cup at the Aranaputa Sports Ground, North Rupununi.

QUITO (Reuters) – Ecuador’s youngest mayor, Brigitte Garcia, and a staffer were found shot dead in a car early on Sunday, said police in the South American country, which is in the grips of a wave of violence that authorities blame on drug trafficking National police said they were investigating the deaths of Garcia, the 27-year-old mayor of San Vicente, and Jairo Loor, her communications director, after the discovery of their bodies in the province of Manabi.

Dear Editor, Guyanese Hindu Americans are gearing up for Holi or Phagwah celebration on Monday, March 25.

Rivers View, Potaro, and AK Galaxy secured contrasting victories when the ExxonMobil Regatta Football Championship commenced on Saturday evening at the Bartica Community Centre ground.

A group of five exceptional young people has been chosen to represent Guyana at the esteemed Academic Drone Soccer World Cup & Career Fair set to take place from April 22-25, 2024, in San Diego, California.

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Brazilian police arrested three people on Sunday, including a federal lawmaker and former police chief, accused of planning and ordering the 2018 murder of Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco and her driver.

Dear Editor, Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro has upped the stakes on Guyana. 

Nine contestants are vying for the top three coveted positions in the upcoming Whiz Kids finals when they meet for the semi-finals tomorrow.

Fruta Conquerors recorded their first win in the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) Women’s Division 1 League, dismantling hosts Pakuri Warriors 5-0 yesterday at the St.

Dear Editor, The Institute for Action Against Discrimination (IFAAD) is urging the Ali-led PPP government to take immediate and robust measures towards fostering transparency and combating corruption within the country.

The Ministry of Health’s Food Policy Division, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) has inaugurated the second phase of a five-day Focal Point Training programme for the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).

Santos won the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) Pre-Season Championship, defeating Riddim Squad 2-1 on Sunday, March 17th, at the Georgetown Football Club ground in Bourda.

(Reuters) – Pope Francis at the last minute skipped reading his homily during a Palm Sunday Mass for tens of thousands of people in St.

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – A member of Israel’s war cabinet said on Sunday he would quit the national emergency government should proposed legislation that continues to exempt ultra-Orthodox Jews from mandatory military service be passed into law.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s profile as a significant player on the international stage is being further enhanced with the visits of two former world leaders, Tony Blair of Great Britain and Bill Clinton of the United States.

Amidst ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19, Guyana has recorded 371 new positive cases since the beginning of 2024, reaffirming the persistent challenges faced by the Ministry of Health.

DUBLIN (Reuters) – After a whirlwind ascent to the top of Irish politics, Simon Harris has little time and few levers to pull to secure a fourth term for his weary centre-right Fine Gael party and prevent a first government led by left-wing Sinn Fein.

Before proceeding with today’s article, we refer the response by Guyana’s Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance to a question posed by the United Nations Human Rights Committee.

Editor’s Note: Last Friday, March 22, a resolution was presented by the US at the UN Security Council that “would have determined the imperative of an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza,” for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and that according to a Reuters report, called for “the release of all hostages and an expanded flow of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.”

It was inevitable that the absence of a confirmed Chancellor of the Judiciary and a Chief Justice and the implications of such would arise at international fora.

The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) is notifying all public procurement agencies of the legal requirement to submit copies of their procurement manuals so that their plans can be reviewed and approved.

Dear Editor, I wish to thank Stabroek News for publishing my letter captioned ‘Daily Water Cuts on Essequibo Coast’ on 22nd February ‘24.

Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) James Singh has revealed that over 75 kilogrammes of cocaine and approximately 1.1 tonnes of marijuana have been seized thus far this year during the agency’s drug bust operations.

The Region Two Administration on Friday celebrated Phagwah with staff members.