Articles published on Monday, May 27, 2024
(Reuters) – The president of this decade’s summit for Small Island Developing States today blasted “empty” and “grossly inadequate” climate pledges, saying wealthy nations have failed to meet obligations to limit damages from carbon emissions.
Dr Frank Anthony, Minister of Health, Guyana was today elected the First Vice President of the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.
(Trinidad Express) A couple likely drowned when their car overturned and crashed into the sea in Chaguaramas on Sunday night.
(Trinidad Guardian) T&T marine biologist, Dr Diva Amon has praised the Ansa McAl Foundation for providing unrestrained funding to laureates selected for the Anthony N Sabga Awards.
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide three days ago buried more than 2,000 people, the government said today, as treacherous terrain and difficulties transporting aid lowered hopes of finding survivors.
SEOUL, (Reuters) – Chinese Premier Li Qiang praised what he called a restart in relations with Japan and South Korea as he met their leaders for the first three-way talks in four years yesterday, agreeing to revive trade and security dialogues hampered by global tensions.
(Reuters) – Kentucky governor Andy Beshear declared a state emergency early today after tornado-spawning thunderstorms swept the U.S.
A worker at the Vreed-en-Hoop Shorebase Inc (VEHSI) artificial island facility on the West Coast Demerara has been hospitalized with injuries after a 400-tonne crane toppled over during a load-testing operation and investigations have been launched by both the company and Ministry of Labour.
– honours road crash victims among fallen heroes In what could be seen as a signal of the government’s concern over the burgeoning road carnage, President Irfaan Ali on Saturday night highlighted the deaths of two Region Ten teachers in a recent crash on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway in his address at Guyana’s 58th independence flag-raising ceremony at the Mackenzie Sports Club Ground in Linden.
(CMC) – Their bowlers set it up, a nd their batting, led by a Player-of-the-Match innings from Johnson Charles, formalised an eight-wicket win yesterday in Jamaica as hosts West Indies swept South Africa in a Twenty20 International series for the first time.
-does not want to compromise inquiry Mayor Alfred Mentore has declined to provide an update on the investigation into the designated site for the new Qatari hotel at Thomas Lands, Georgetown, citing the need for comprehensive information and the importance of not compromising the ongoing inquiry.
A man was killed on Friday at Frenchman Backdam, Upper Demerara River, Region Ten after the gold mining pit he was working in collapsed.
Guyana’s quartet of boxers in Bangkok, Thailand, was whittled down to two after Joel Williamson was handed a unanimous decision loss in his 63.5kg bout against Mauritius pugilist Louis Colin yesterday at the second and final Olympic Qualifier tournament.
-but heavy-duty trucks still an issue Residents of Lamaha Gardens in Georgetown can now breathe a sigh of relief as their damaged roads have been repaired by the Ministry of Public Works.
Caribbean Special Olympics Bocce Championship The local duo of Keston Knights and Daniel Samsundar seized two gold and one silver medal at the recently concluded Caribbean Special Olympics Bocce Event in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Indian philanthropist and founder of the Jain Group of universities and industries in that country Dr Chenraj Roychand has committed US$1.2 million to fund start-up small and medium size businesses here for youth, with a target of some 10,000 entrepreneurs in ten years.
By Mia Anthony Determination, dedication, a quest for self-improvement, and a thirst for knowledge seemed to be some of the things graduates of the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) have in common.
Part 77 Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.
CAIRO (Reuters) – Israeli air strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians and wounded dozens in an area in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah designated for the displaced, Palestinian health and civil emergency service officials said.
Dear Editor, Early in the life of the Coalition Government, I was approached by Mr Lennox Benjamin, Chief Statis-tician, Bureau of Statistics about the Government providing a permanent home for the Bureau.
Police ranks in Regional Division 4’B’, during a cordon and search operation conducted on Thursday, May 23, 2024 seized 6,100 grammes of suspected cannabis at a property located at Eccles Old Road, East Bank Demerara.
Dear Editor, In a no nonsense putting on notice, operatives dealing with procurement matters in state agencies, including national tender board officials, czars and clerks, have been put on notice for any skullduggery and wrong doing, as part of a review and overhaul of the procurement processes and systems.
SYDNEY (Reuters) – More than 670 people are assumed to have died in Papua New Guinea’s massive landslide, the U.N.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Presidential candidate Donald Trump was booed and heckled by many in a raucous audience at the Libertarian National Convention on Saturday night, a marked change from the adulation he receives at rallies from his fervently loyal supporters.
(Trinidad Express) A Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) constable who has been under suspicion for human trafficking in this country for years has been detained and charged with the crime in Venezuela.
The Guyana Prison Service in collaboration with the education sector is making efforts to enhance the quality of the care of its prisoners.
Dear Editor, As we celebrate our 58th Independence, it is important to accept and appreciate that Independence holds profound significance for our nation.
“This court …… is satisfied that Mahender Sharma and Joslyn Mckenzie ought to have recused themselves from the decision-making process of the EAB regarding the exemption of the power plant from an environmental impact assessment…” By Danuta Radzik (Danuta Radzik is a woman and child rights advocate, counsellor, educator for over 40 years and environmental defender) I am grateful for the opportunity to comment on Judge Morris- Ramlall’s ruling on May 3, 2024 in the case, Danuta Radzik and the Environmental Assessment Board, and on some of the events which led up to the filing of this court case.
SANAA (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthi group freed more than 100 detainees in Sanaa on Sunday, calling the move a “unilateral humanitarian initiative” to pardon prisoners and return them to their families.
In last week’s article, we began a discussion about the need to have in place a politically neutral and professional Public Service that serves the interest of the country.
(Reuters) – Argentine President Javier Milei said on Saturday he would apply a “significant” tax reduction if Congress approves a bill to reduce state intervention in the economy.
(CMC) – ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup-bound West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell was emotional after he warmed up for the global showpiece next week with a crucial spell that set the foundation for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by eight wickets and win their third Indian Premier League title yesterday.
After seven rounds of intense chess games across three days, FIDE Master Anthony Drayton emerged at the top of the pile undefeated with six points on Saturday to be crowned the winner of the Guyana Chess Federation’s (GCF) National Championship Qualifiers 2024.
Dear Editor, I refer to a letter from Mr. Robin Singh published in Saturday’s edition of your newspaper, captioned, “Why is the lorry driver still in custody?”
Pacesetters and Eagles tallied wins when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association’s (GABA) U-23 Men’s Championship continued Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
The water distribution network at Karisparu, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), is now 60% complete and is expected to be fully implemented by mid-June.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) assaulted the Western Tigers 4-2 when round two of the KFC Elite League commenced on Saturday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence.
At his press conference at Freedom House on Thursday, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo spoke about corruption and procurement – an unlikely topic as this government has tried hard to embed the image that corruption is not a problem and that it has taken a hard line on it.
(CMC) – West Indies bid to win their third ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup and become the first team to do it on home soil hit a snag when all-rounder Jason Holder was ruled out of the tournament because of an injury.
In just two weeks since the opening of Warlock Cafe at Cotton Field, Essequibo Coast in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), over 1,000 bubble teas, frappes, and milkshakes have been sold.
Guinness’ Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship A new champion will be crowned this evening in the Guinness’ Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Championship, as the semifinal section and resulting final will transpire at the Retrieve Hard- Court.
(Reuters) – A volunteer firefighter and a Chilean forestry official have been formally accused by prosecutors with involvement in setting wildfires that engulfed central Chile this past February, killing over 130 people.
