Daily Archive: Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Guyana Police Force today said that consequent to allegations of financial impropriety levelled against Deputy Commissioner (ag) Calvin Brutus on social media and by “established media houses”, he has since requested permission to proceed on annualised vacation leave with immediate effect to facilitate an investigation in the best interest of the Guyana Police Force.

Detectives in Regional Division 4’A’ are probing the murder of a 28-year-old man, Shawn (only name known at this time) of Grove, East Bank Demerara, which occurred at about 2 this morning  at King Street and South Road, Georgetown.

 (Reuters) – More than 1.3 million homes and businesses in Texas remained without power today, four days after Hurricane Beryl lashed the state with fierce winds and heavy flooding, sparking frustration among residents who were facing extreme heat.

JAKARTA, (Reuters) – An Indonesian court today sentenced former agriculture minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo to 10 years in prison for corruption involving travel in private jets and jewellery for his wife.

(Trinidad Express) Graduation dreams were dashed for two 16-year-old boys of the Harmons School of SDA after they were allegedly dragged out of their school prom at Rovanel’s Resort on Monday night .

(Trinidad Guardian) As the Calypso King of the World celebrated his 89th birthday on Tuesday, there were calls for the National Cultural Recognition Policy to be implemented so that designated icons can receive their flowers while still alive.

Two brothers died yesterday in a bloody confrontation with a miner at St Lawrence, East Bank Essequibo (EBE).

-President tells criminal justice reform conference President Irfaan Ali yesterday underscored that crime does not exist in isolation but is deeply embedded in societal, economic and environmental contexts.

-Ali tells regional business forum The Caribbean Investment Forum 2024  opened yesterday with President Irfaan Ali charging the region’s private sector to tap into the many business opportunities available in the bloc and help to bridge the investment gaps as it is impossible for states alone to do it.

-opposition objects Amid a flurry of objections from the opposition, the government on Tuesday morning used its majority in Parliament to affirm the University of Guyana (UG) Amendment Order 2024 to expand UG’s council.

The National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) yesterday cited a “possible typographical error” as being behind the $858 million bid that had been listed for Mohamed’s Enterprise for the construction of the Guyana Fire Service Headquarters on Homestretch Avenue.

Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Tuesday about 19.45 hours at Charles Street, Charlestown, Georgetown, which left a 6-year-old hospitalised with a gunshot wound to the head.

(CMC) – An all too familiar storyline played out at Lord’s yesterday as the West Indies suffered a first innings batting implosion to find themselves already battling for survival following the opening day of the first Test.

The file concerning Jonathan Gomes, a 27-year-old of Canary Street, Tucville, Georgetown, who died in a collision on the Columbia Public Road, in Mahaicony, will be forwarded this week to the Director of Public Prosecutions for legal advice.

Circuitville and Timehri United recorded comfortable victories when the East Bank Demerara Senior Men’s League continued at the National Training Centre, Providence.

SAGICOR Junior Tennis Championship – DeNobrega, Fordyce to contest Boy’s U-14 & U-10 final Samara Siland won the Junior Girl’s Division Two title, while Nathan DeNobrega and Michael Fordyce will contest finals in the Boy’s U-14 and U-10 divisions, respectively, when the SAGICOR Junior Tennis Championship continued yesterday in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).

Dear Editor, I am witnessing with laughter mixed with concern, the uncontrolled tirade, panic, fearfulness, intimidation, and emotional distress exhibited by our VP Jagdeo from the minute that eminent Attorney Nigel Hughes was elected to serve as the AFC Leader.

Belize’s Chief Justice Louise Blenman yesterday underlined progress that had been made in  the criminal justice system of the Central American state following the groundbreaking Needham’s Point Declaration of last year September.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States will start deploying longer range missiles in Germany in 2026, the two countries announced at a meeting of the NATO alliance yesterday, a major step aimed at countering what the allies say is a growing threat Russia poses to Europe.

Mocha Village Cup Football Red Force earned their berth to the semifinal round in the 6th edition of the Mocha Village Cup ‘Soft Shoe’ Football Championship, defeating Frontside in a marathon sudden death penalty shootout last night at the community centre ground.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips has assured the residents of Region Two that government will continue to make the needed investments for their overall well-being and for the development of the country as a whole, a release from the Office of the Prime Minister stated yesterday.

Dear Editor, After months of it being duly constituted, the Constitutional Reform Commission had its first meeting at which the deputy chair was elected (in absentia). 

‘Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West/East Bank Demerara Following the conclusion of the round of 16 segment, the ‘Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ West/East Bank Demerara Championship will resume tomorrow evening at the Pouderoyen Tarmac with the quarterfinal section.

(Reuters) – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued an executive order to limit or ban cell phone use for roughly 1.2 million public school students, in what he described as a response to mental health issues and academic underachievement among adolescents.

Dear Editor, The information on royalties and profit oil may be found on the Bank of Guyana’s website in the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Quarterly Reports.

Although it missed the second-quarter timeline for issuance, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said that the government’s eID project was “coming along” and would be delivered, but he could not give a new timeframe. 

WASHINGTON/DALLAS,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden faced fresh doubts on Wednesday about his re-election chances from heavyweights Nancy Pelosi and George Clooney, who may influence other Democratic lawmakers and financial donors, and two Senate Democrats.

‘Keep Your Five Alive’ Futsal The 10th edition of the ‘Keep Ya Five Alive’ Futsal Championship will commence tomorrow at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue with sixth scheduled fixtures.

As part of its efforts to raise the standard of education across Guyana, the Ministry of Education (MoE) announced plans for its Secondary Sector to intensify its oversight of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) curriculum.

Dear Editor, This letter seeks to highlight the disparity between Exxon’s immense financial power and Guyana’s growing, yet comparatively modest, economic stature.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – More cases of spirits such as vodka and whisky than of wine are set to be sold globally, a report from the World Spirits Alliance predicted on Wednesday, as drinking preferences have shifted.

Dear Editor, I have never seen Bharrat Jagdeo running so scared.

Yesterday,  Dr. Leslie Satruken Ramsammy presented his Letters of Credence to   Tatiana Valovaya, the Director General of the United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG), accrediting him as Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the UNOG.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Archegos Capital Management founder Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang was convicted of fraud and other charges by a jury in Manhattan federal court yesterday at a criminal trial in which prosecutors accused him of market manipulation ahead of the 2021 collapse of his $36 billion private investment firm.

The Guyana Police Force in a release yesterday confirmed that Joel Adams, a 14-year-old of the Sophia Care Centre in Dennis Street, Georgetown, died on Tuesday afternoon after attempting a somersault on the springboard in one of the pools during a training session at the National Aquatic Centre located in Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown.

The Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) has shortlisted 27 players for national team trials for impending inter-association and international competitions.

Dear Editor, Contrary to AFC leader, Mr. Nigel Hughes’ false claim that a feasibility study was not done for the Skeldon Modernization Project, a feasibility study was in fact done by Booker Tate.

DARWIN, Australia, (Reuters) – The Philippines Air Force arrived in northern Australia yesterday on its first overseas deployment in six decades for combat practice alongside U.S.

(Trinidad Express) Shell T&T Ltd, a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced on Tuesday that it has taken final investment decision (FID) on the Manatee project, an undeveloped gas field in the East Coast Marine Area (ECMA).

Three men were yesterday remanded to prison after a ganja bust at Stanleytown, New Amsterdam on Sunday.

Dear Editor,      Religion remains an integral component in the conduct of our daily lives for most of us; yet the significance and appreciation of the messenger remains very modest.

(Reuters) – Substitute Ollie Watkins scored in the 91st minute to send England through to their second successive European Championship final yesterday after beating the Netherlands 2-1 in an exhilarating encounter.

By  Zaki Laïdi PARIS – By calling a snap parliamentary election in the wake of his party’s defeat in the June European Parliament election, French President Emmanuel Macron hoped to “clarify” the political situation for his own benefit.

If you’re reading this sitting, go ahead and stand now. It’s good for you.

(Trinidad Express) It’s now a horrific quadruple murder as the fourth man shot on Monday morning along with three others in Tobago died on Monday night at the Scarborough General Hospital.

(Reuters) – Only one in four U.S. patients prescribed Novo Nordisk’s NOVOb.CO

Police are investigating an armed robbery where the victim, Hudson Thompson, 28, of Albouystown, Georgetown, was robbed on Tuesday at about 7 pm, of a gold and diamond chain valued at $2 million.

Dear Editor, I am writing to provide clarification on the recent article published regarding the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Archery Guyana Inc.,

(Reuters) – Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in their Copa America semi-final yesterday despite being reduced to 10 men for 45 minutes to book a title decider against defending champions Argentina thanks to a first-half header from Jefferson Lerma.