Daily Archive: Thursday, June 27, 2024

(Reuters) – A dominant India ended England’s title defence by handing them a 68-run thumping in the second semi-final of the T20 World Cup today and secure their place in the final against South Africa.

Results of this year’s National Grade Six Assessment will be released on Thursday, July 4th.

The police say they are investigating a river mishap, which occurred at about 14:30 hrs yesterday in the Cuyuni River, in the vicinity of Akabusa/Fumbler Falls, which resulted in the disappearance of Brazilian national Jose De Ribamar Lisboa Silva.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury and the U.S. Agency for International Development are calling leaders of multilateral development banks into an urgent meeting on extreme heat and its devastating impact on developing countries, according to Treasury officials.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A Russian satellite broke up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit overnight, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter, U.S.

(Trinidad Guardian) Raoul Glynn, the managing director of West Indian Tobacco Company (Witco), the cigarette manufacturer, has been placed on administrative leave with pay, pending an internal investigation.

-Washington tells gov’t The Government of Guyana has been advised by the US that information being sought on sanctions against gold dealers, Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed and Permanent Secretary Mae Toussaint Jr Thomas would have to be sourced via the Department of Justice (DoJ).

-president hopes for reduction in backlog of cases Ten new puisne judges were sworn in by President Irfaan Ali yesterday, the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated yesterday.

Eleven-year-old Kushal Doobay of Third Avenue, Bartica, in Region Seven, has died as a result of dengue and pneumonia.

A portion of the trail leading into St Cuthbert’s Mission/Pakuri has broken away, leading to restricted vehicular travel into the village.

At about 10.15 on Tuesday night, an accident occurred on the New Mandela to Eccles Inter link (Heroes Highway eastern carriageway) which resulted in the death of Celus Griffith, a 54-year-old pedal cyclist, the police said in a statement yesterday.

Intense rain in Linden over the past few days has led to erosion of a major portion of the Block 22 roadway, restricting traffic.

The Caribbean region will soon have access to a US$250,000 special fund to assist in the goal to reduce its food imports by 2025.

The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Ministry of Education (MOE) held their first day of conciliation yesterday at the Ministry of Labour, marking the start of a 21-day period to resolve their outstanding issues.

A gun was retrieved and four persons have been held after a police raid at Lot 24, Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje Berbice.

Neldon Neblett called ‘Jojo’, a 27-year-old porter of Lot 1 Best Village, West Coast Demerara, was arrested on 2024-06-23 and charged yesterday with the murder of Anuradha Khatoon called ‘Mama’, a 30-year-old vendor.

Dear Editor, I am deeply concerned about the development of our country and the justice served for all.

(Reuters) – A clinical South Africa skittled Afghanistan for 56 on their way to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Trinidad yesterday, sending the Proteas into their first ever final.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)  Country Director, Dr Gillian Smith, told a fisherfolk gathering yesterday that the impacts of climate change, the degradation of fishing habitats, and the intersection of fisheries with other activities have affected the sector on a global scale.

Dear Editor, After an extended period out of the classroom and on the streets, the teachers’ strike is off. 

(Reuters) – India can take a huge step towards winning their first major title in over a decade and bury any doubts about their backbone in the knockout rounds when they face defending champions England in the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals today.

Romario Stoll yesterday appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court where he was sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment, along with a fine of  $30,000 for possession of the cannabis known as `Creepy’ for the purpose of trafficking, a release from CANU said.

Dear Editor,  Judging by the holding of Party Congress and other indicators, the two major political parties, PPP/C and PNCR, have begun to walk on the 2025 national and regional elections’ campaign trail, although neither political party has issued a formal announcement to this effect. 

Dear Editor, I cannot host a show now because of certain circumstances but I must state my final position before Congress scheduled for Friday is held.

On Monday, US  Ambassador Nicole D. Theriot and Minister of Health Dr.

Dear Editor, When the Alliance for Change (AFC) was formed there was great hope for the Guyanese nation because of the promise of breaking race voting whereby Indian Guyanese vote for the PPP and African Guyanese vote for the PNCR.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was sentenced by a U.S.

The Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre yesterday received a charitable donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to benefit persons living with disabilities.

LA PAZ,  (Reuters) – Bolivian armed forces pulled back from the presidential palace in La Paz last evening and a general was arrested after President Luis Arce slammed a “coup” attempt against the government and called for international support.

Dear Editor, Sanctions were the topic of conversation everywhere and the question or suggestion was who should be next.

-refuses magistrate’s offer to learn a trade Patrick Goodluck appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with larceny and sentenced to 15 months in prison after pleading guilty.

GENEVA, (Reuters) – The United Nations aid chief said yesterday he was concerned by the possible spread of the Gaza war across the region, including to the West Bank, despite aid agencies being adequately prepared for that prospect.

(Trinidad Express) Beauty queen contestant Sadna Gangoo was gunned down near her workplace in Princes Town yesterday afternoon.

The average person, unless he or she is a proponent of Sudarshan Kriya, practises yoga or meditates, rarely, if ever, thinks about breathing.

Dear Editor, We would like to see Guyana transition towards a more participatory democratic culture.

Hardball, Taliban, and Cayenne Massive recorded contrasting wins when the sixth edition of the Mocha Village Cup ‘Soft Shoe’ Football Championship continued at the community centre tarmac.

By Bruce Ackerman NEW HAVEN – French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to dissolve parliament and call a snap election this Sunday will divert the world’s attention from another possible political earthquake.

Son: He let alcohol control him (Trinidad Express) A Ste Madeleine man was fatally stabbed during a domestic dispute with a close relative at his house on Monday night.

National Junior Badminton Championships Frank Wadell and Xavio Alexander will contest the Boy’s U-19 final, while Leshaunte Berkley and Mishka Beharry will tussle for the Girl’s U-19 crown following their respective semifinal wins last evening in the National Junior Badminton Championships at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Pupils of St Pius Primary School in West La Penitence, Georgetown can now enjoy recreational activities after receiving playground equipment valued at $500,000 on Monday from the Ministry of Housing and Water’s Central Housing and Planning Authority.

Youth Basketball Guyana The Bishops’ High will lock horns with St.

(Reuters) – Carlos Alcaraz propelled himself into the Grand Slam all-surface elite following his triumph at Roland Garros and will arrive at Wimbledon hoping to further cement his place in the big league by successfully defending a major title for the first time.

NAIROBI, (Reuters) – Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday withdrew planned tax hikes, bowing to pressure from protesters who had stormed parliament, launched demonstrations across the country and threatened more action this week.