Daily Archive: Monday, April 8, 2024

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says that the adoption of “the Organic Law for the Defence of Guyana Essequiba” on 3 April 2024, by the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, has occasioned an unacceptable escalation of tensions between that country and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and has threatened to undermine peace and security in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Clinton Chase, a 70-year-old unemployed resident of Lot 148 Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown, was discovered dead on April 7th, 2024, at 10.30 pm on the northern parapet infront of his home.

GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo on Sunday dismissed his minister of environment and natural resources, fewer than 100 days into his term, to “avoid any doubt” over the integrity of his government, a statement said.

GEORGETOWN,  (Reuters) – Guyana’s efforts to use its natural gas resources to fuel a power plant that would slash the South American nation’s energy costs have snagged on construction delays and threaten to curtail the rising oil hotspot’s revenue this year by about $1 billion.

Sarah Bacchus Arjoon, a 56-year-old saleswoman from Lot 755 Recht-door-Zee, was murdered yesterday, allegedly by her husband Khemraj Arjoon, 69, who later died at the West Demerara Regional Hospital, where he had been admitted under guard after ingesting a poisonous substance.

By Shuntel Glasgow The General Council of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) has proposed three options that can be executed in the face of the government’s seeming reluctance to proceed with talks: resumption of strike action, arbitration and a move to the court.

By Subhana Shiwmangal A woman and her mother are now suffering from recurring headaches after they were forced to sit in the sun on the floor of the pontoon, MV Hercules, to make the journey between  Bartica and Parika route during the Easter Regatta festivities.

A fire, suspected to have been deliberately set, completely destroyed a home in Retrieve, Linden on Saturday night, leaving the sole occupant homeless.

Intent on contending for the leadership of the PNCR, Attorney-at-Law Roysdale Forde believes he would be the most suitable 2025 presidential candidate and that his professional defence of the APNU+AFC after the 2020 polls, amidst allegations of fraud and rigging will not negatively impact the electorate.

A new winner will be crowned in the Milo Secondary Schools U-18 Football Championship, as defending champion Santa Rosa were eliminated, losing 0-1 to Charlestown Secondary yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Bruster’s Ice Cream yesterday announced a temporary closure until the 20th of this month due to a cold storage malfunction it believes was caused by the Guyana Power and Light Inc’s (GPL) recent and frequent power supply disruptions.

Essequibo captain Laurene Williams led her side to a 4-wicket victory over Demerara when the Guyana Cricket Board’s (GCB) U-19 Women’s T20 Inter-County Championship commenced yesterday at the Malteenoes Sports Club (MSC), Thomas Lands.

Eight athletes are scheduled to depart Guyana’s shores today in search of Olympic Games qualifying times and distances at an International Athletic Meet in French Guiana.

Dear Editor, There is an old saying which goes like this, “Success has a million fathers, failure is a bastard.”

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

A 35-year-old man was shot yesterday morning by one of two masked men who attempted to rob him in Charlotte Street, Bourda, police said.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) battered Fruta Conquerors 16-0 to maintain their perfect record when the Women’s Division One League continued on Saturday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Dear Editor, In the current geopolitical landscape marked by Venezuela’s persistent rhetoric regarding the annexation of the Essequibo region of Guyana, including action taken by the President of the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela to promulgate “the Organic Law for the Defense of Guayana Esequiba” it’s intriguing to contemplate the strategic maneuvers that Niccolò Machiavelli, the renowned political philosopher, might advocate in response to such a situation.

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB), in collaboration with Dr. Frank Denbow, staged the second edition of its fast bowling clinic with West Indies legend Sir Curtly Ambrose, which featured more than 40 participants and was hosted at the Jai Hind Ground, Albion.

Dear Editor, It was recently brought to light in the press that our nation doesn’t have a dedicated Ambassador in Russia.

JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) – Israel said on Sunday it had withdrawn more soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade, as it and Hamas sent teams to Egypt for fresh talks on a potential ceasefire in the six-month conflict.

The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on Friday disclosed that Dave Rajeshwar Persaud, who was wanted in connection with money laundering and other financial crimes, has been arrested.

Dear Editor, The University of Guyana wishes to advise that its Vice Chancellor, Prof.

KIGALI (Reuters) – Rwanda’s president on Sunday led commemorations to mark 30 years since the 1994 genocide that killed more than 1 million people and said the conditions that led to the slaughter would never be allowed to exist again in his country’s politics.

The Guyana Police Force yesterday detailed the arrest of a 36-year-old man of Buxton, East Coast Demerara, with ammunition belonging to an AK-47 rifle after they responded to a report of assault and threatening behaviour.

In the battle of the unbeaten teams, defending champion, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), disarmed their fierce rival, the Guyana Police Force (GPF), 5-2 on Saturday evening in the KFC Elite League.

Dear Editor, The ‘oil-minded’ are enjoying the use of a new buzzword ‘Appraisals’; they want to be told the proven oil reserves of the Stabroek Block.

An East Bank Berbice man was last week remanded to prison after he was charged with the attempted murder of his overseas-based, common-law partner who he reportedly chopped multiple times about her body at Highbury Village, East Bank Berbice.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump said it would be “my great honor” to go to jail for violating a gag order imposed by the judge who will hear his upcoming trial on charges stemming from a hush-money payment to a porn star.

Ronaldo Appadu sits at the summit of the jockey point standings with a tally of 59 after four horse racing meets, with 2023 winner Colin Ross following in second place.

Dear Editor, Mr. Eusi Kwayana’s 99th birthday was recently celebrated and I offer my belated best wishes for him to score a century and more.

PARIS (Reuters) – China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao is due in Paris on Sunday for talks that are expected to cover China’s fast growing export of cheap electric vehicles (EVs) into the European market.

With more than two million in prizes for the eventual top four finishers, the Linden vs.

The small community of Belle Vue, West Bank Demerara, recently unveiled a public library, not just their community’s use, but also for the other communities in Region Three to access.

Dear Editor, I felt very relieved when I read that “President Dr Irfaan Ali has pledged investments by his Government into clearing the backlog of surgeries in the public health sector with a focus on women and children.”

CAIRO (Reuters) – France’s intention to use the French Development Agency (AFD) to fund projects in the disputed Sahrawi regions is a “provocative” step, Algerian state media reported on Sunday, citing a statement from Western Sahara’s Information Ministry.

The Upper Mazaruni District Hospital has performed its first major surgical procedure in its newly constructed surgical theatre in Kamarang.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) crushed Ace Warriors in a 9-wicket win at the Queen’s College Ground yesterday when the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) 2-Day 2nd Division Championship resumed.

(Trinidad Guardian) Eleven days after real estate businessman and tutor Linwald Beharry went missing, his body was found in Cachipe Village, Moruga, on Friday night.

Before proceeding with today’s article, we would like to offer some brief comments on a letter published in last Saturday’s issue of the Stabroek News.

By Anita Baksh Anita Baksh is Professor of English at LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York (CUNY).

Dear Editor, I would like to add my piece regarding the services that are provided to patients at the Intensive Care Unit at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

While President Ali has earned plaudits for  his push back to questions recently from the BBC’s Hard Talk host, Stephen Sackur, there are several issues which require a refining of Guyana’s position so that it doesn’t endanger its forest legacy or bequeath a carbon bomb to the planet.

Border controversy Gov’t, opposition slam Venezuela over further escalation of illegal claim: The government and the opposition last Thursday condemned Venezuela’s latest activation of legislation to annex Guyana’s Essequibo region, noting that it violates the Argyle Agreement signed in December last year.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, last Thursday, met with representatives of the United States & Foreign Commercial Service of Guyana along with representatives from their sister agency, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Carmichael Street, Georgetown, a release from the Attorney General’s Chambers, Ministry of Legal Affairs disclosed yesterday.

(Reuters) – Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser from a penalty kick as Liverpool escaped Old Trafford with a single point in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United to climb to even on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – At least one contractor was killed after a fire struck an offshore platform operated by Mexico’s national oil company Pemex, the firm said in a statement on Sunday, adding that two others were in “grave” condition.

(Trinidad Express) Two bystanders were injured yesterday afternoon during a deadly reprisal attack near the Besson Street Police Sta­tion, in East Port of Spain, following a murder in Beetham Gardens.

(CMC) – West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd produced a stunning 10-ball cameo and also weighed in with the ball in a Man-of-the-Match effort as Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 29 runs in a high-scoring contest to earn their first win of the new Indian Premier League season.

A wildfire in the Santa Mission area that was thought to have been successfully dealt with had to be revisited by the Guyana Fire Service after thick smoke was seen coming from the area. 

The Government of Guyana’s recent delivery of 500,000 lbs of cassava to the Deep South Rupununi was in an effort to combat food shortages caused by the prolonged El Niño and wildfires.

A full Investigation will be launched into the tug and barge (OME Tone 1) which came into contact yesterday with spans 12, 13 and connected pontoons of the Demerara Habour Bridge.