Daily Archive: Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) today said that some villages in Region Nine have been flooded as a result of continuous rain.

(Reuters) – Starlink, the satellite arm of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, warned today of a “degraded service” as the Earth is battered by the biggest geomagnetic storm due to solar activity in two decades.

LIMA, (Reuters) – Peruvian authorities said on Friday that they had launched an investigation into President Dina Boluarte for disbanding a special police force that had been investigating her brother, who was detained earlier in the day.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – England’s James Anderson will retire from test cricket after the first match of the series against West Indies at Lord’s this year, he said today, ending a 21-year career in which he became the most successful ever pace bowler.

Former Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall has denied allegations of sexual assault and rape made during a press conference yesterday by former employee of his ministry, Sarah Hakh.

-1,500 mining jobs to be created The government has unveiled a  plan that would make Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), the prime producer of goods and services for hinterland development.

-pledges its support The European Union (EU) has underscored the importance of an active civil society to the overall building and stability of the country and as such, has pledged its support to such organisations here.

-in bid to strengthen processes Amid searing criticism of its conduct, the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) met on Wednesday with  representatives from the Inter-American Deve-lopment Bank (IDB) on strengthening procurement processes in Guyana, a release from the PPC stated.

The Government of Guyana has thrown its  support behind Guyana’s National Men’s Football team, the Golden Jaguars, by way of sponsoring the team’s airfare to the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago where they will face that nation’s National team, the Soca Warriors in two friendly matches.

Following the suspension of the Dolphin Speed Swim Club (DSSC) by the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA), the club has filed an official complaint to the Aquatics Integrity Unit of World Aquatics formerly known as FINA.

Teachers will again take to the streets in protest action against the government for collective bargaining talks as per the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU)’s initial proposal.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Coopera-tion, Hugh Todd  on Thursday met with Linda Sobeh, Non-Resident Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Guyana during an official visit by her to this country.

Keron Randy Boyer is wanted by police for questioning in relation to the murder of  Benjamin Seaford.

Dr. Nicole Manning from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand.

Dear Editor, Sitting across a conference table in Columbus, Ohio with Jamie Dimon (now JPMorgan Chase CEO – the world’s largest Bank) and Charlie Scharf (now CEO Wells Fargo Bank – the world 4th largest bank), my team and I were given our marching orders (Project).

The Traffic Department, Regional Division #9, has issued a public advisory for all drivers using the Linden to Lethem (Trail) Road and access roads in surrounding villages in Region Nine.

Dear Editor, I am writing to offer additional commentary on the impasse concerning the fair market value offered to residents in Eccles for relocation due to the construction of the new Demerara Harbour Bridge, now subject to court proceedings related to eminent domain.

Keshawn Nero, known as ‘Killa’ is wanted by the police over  a series of robberies and rapes committed throughout Regional Divi-sion 4 ‘C’.

(Trinidad Express) The distance between Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the route it has to take through Venezuela’s territorial waters, are two major obstacles hindering the construction of a natural gas pipeline to export gas from Guyana to T&T, ExxonMobil’s country manager Alistair Routledge has said.

A Number 69 Village, Corentyne man who was wanted for the attempted murder of his ex-partner last year and was deported from Suriname this week was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court.

Dear Editor, This time when teachers hit the streets of Guyana with their slippers on the ground, we are urging parents to bring out their children and politicians to bring out their constituents.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – The Palestinian militant group Hamas said yesterday that efforts to find a Gaza Strip truce deal were back at square one after Israel effectively spurned a plan from international mediators, and the White House said it was trying to keep the sides engaged “if only virtually.”

Yesterday at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Room, 45 healthcare providers from across Guyana embarked on a training programme in Tropical Chronic Disease Research, to enhance their skills to effectively tackle chronic illnesses.

Dear Editor, A quiet Thursday afternoon in some parts of Guyana, with rain ‘set up’ and then the loud noise over our heads, which the Guyana Chronicle says was ‘friendly’ “US SOUTHCOM conducts ‘flyover’ exercise in Guyana’s airspace”, GC 10 May, 2024.

Spanish galleon sank off Colombian coast in 1708 Colombia plans mission to recover ship and cargo Indigenous communities seek share in any proceeds MADRID,  (Reuters) – Members of three South American indigenous communities have asked Spain and UNESCO to declare a Spanish galleon that sank 300 years ago with a bountiful cargo as “common and shared heritage” from which they too should benefit.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) –  India’s top court gave temporary bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case yesterday, allowing him to campaign in the ongoing general elections, boosting the opposition alliance of which he is a prominent figure.

Dear Editor, Please permit me space to draw the attention of the authorities to a health hazard situation in my community; Herstelling 2nd Bridge, where a resident has the drain blocked with stone and sand preventing waste water from draining off since October 2023.

A woman residing in the Golden Fleece Estate, Pomeroon-Supenaam Region Two, was robbed early yesterday morning by two masked assailants armed with a shotgun.

Dear Editor, With Guyana’s next general elections scheduled for November 2025, the Democratic National Congress considers that the latest we can hold our first meeting/Party relaunch is in July/August of this year. 

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United Nations General Assembly yesterday overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N.

(Trinidad Express) A High Court judge yester­day axed a long-­standing colo­nial policy that prison officers must be “clean-sha­ven” in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Ministry of Education’s Allied Arts Unit yesterday hosted the annual Children’s Costume and Road Parade Awards Ceremony in the auditorium of NCERD.

Dear Editor, From December 2007 to the present, Stabroek News (SN) published about 442 articles from Project Syndicate of which 27, the largest number by any single contributor, were written by senior Indian opposition leader and Member of Parliament, Mr.

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, (Reuters) – Less than three months from the Olympic Games in Paris, Brazilian athletes from the devastated southern state of Rio Grande do Sul are giving up their dreams to compete and staying at home to help with the rescue of victims of the severe floods.

LONDON,  CMC – Veteran West Indies seamer Kemar Roach grabbed a brace of wickets as Surrey limited Warwickshire on the opening day of their Division One county clash yesterday.

VALLETTA,  (Reuters) – Malta deputy prime minister Chris Fearne resigned yesterday amid a corruption scandal over a 2015 government concession for the management of three state hospitals granted to a previously unknown healthcare group.

Sunday’s announcement that the PPP’s 32nd Congress had taken a decision to erase Marxism-Leninism and Socialism from its Constitution is epochal in several ways.

The Linden leg of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ street-style football kicks off tonight at the Amelia’s Ward/Wisroc Car Park tarmac from 7 pm with three-time defending champion Swag Entertainment facing ABG.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British welterweight Conor Benn has had a provisional suspension reimposed after successful appeals by UK anti-doping (UKAD) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC).

NEW YORK, , CMC – Organisers said yesterday Nassau County International Cricket Stadium was nearing completion with the recent installation of the four drop-in pitches, as the new venue prepares for the opening exchanges in next month’s Twenty20 World Cup.

(Field Level Media) French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappe confirmed his departure from Paris Saint-Germain after this season, opening the door for his expected move to join Real Madrid.

(Reuters) – Colin Munro, a South Africa-born power hitter who smashed a slew of batting records for New Zealand, has retired from international cricket after missing out on a spot in the Black Caps’ T20 World Cup squad.

Tomorrow we are celebrating Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became official in the United States in 1914 to be celebrated on the second Sunday of May.

TORONTO, (Reuters) – Toronto has been awarded a WNBA franchise, according to a report by the CBC, making it the first city outside of the United States to join the women’s professional basketball league.

Steve King appeared on Tuesday before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

(Trinidad Guardian) Senseless and reckless.  This is how Kevon Lewis described the murder of his uncle, Siparia labour-er Leroy Sifontis, who was held up on his way to work yesterday morning.

DOHA, (Reuters) – Kenneth Bednarek sounded out a warning to his Olympic rivals with a personal best and world-leading time in the 200 metres when he led an all-American podium at the Diamond League meeting in windy conditions in Doha yesterday.

-CWI announces West Indies 2024 schedule Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced a packed 2024 schedule for the West Indies Men yesterday, which will feature three international home tours against South Africa, England and Bangladesh, from May to December of this year.