Daily Archive: Saturday, August 3, 2024

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Thea LaFond made history for her Caribbean island nation of Dominica by winning gold in the triple jump today to claim the country’s first ever Olympic medal.

CARACAS, Venezuela (Reuters) – Thousands of Venezuelans marched across the South American country today over its contested election, as President Nicolas Maduro told supporters some 2,000 people had been arrested during protests against the results.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Julien Alfred delivered a brilliant gun-to-tape performance to win the women’s 100 metres final today and claim Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal, though the controversial absence of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce left a cloud over the race.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Jamaican double champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce missed her Olympic 100 metres semi-final today after security officials at the Stade de France refused to let her in.

KYIV, (Reuters) – Ukraine’s military said on Saturday it had sunk a submarine in Russian-controlled Sevastopol, attacked a southern Russian airfield and hit oil depots and fuel and lubricant storage facilities in Belgorod, Kursk and Rostov regions.

MOGADISHU, (Reuters) – At least 32 civilians were killed and 63 injured in an explosion on a popular beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu late on Friday evening, police said, an attack the government blamed on militant Islamist group al Shabaab.

(Reuters) – Florida faces a “broad, sloppy” weather system that could become a tropical storm this weekend, dumping up to a foot (30 cm) of rain and bringing winds of over 70 mph (110 kph), forecasters say, as a likely heavy Atlantic hurricane season revs up.

(Trinidad Guardian) Komal Maharaj, 40, who was reported missing on July 19, was found alive at a shop in Cedros, where he went to ask for a phone call yesterday and was last night assisting police with their investigation into his disappearance. 

PARIS, (Reuters) – France’s Leon Marchand brought the host nation to a standstill once again on Friday with his fourth gold of the Paris Olympics, while Australian Kaylee McKeown wrote history of her own as the first woman to retain both backstroke titles.

(Reuters) – Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka took three wickets, including two in two deliveries in the 48th over, as the opening one-day international of their three-match series against India ended in a dramatic tie in Colombo yesterday.

The Office of Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton yesterday expressed concern at the government’s plan to seek approval for an additional $40b in spending.

LONDON,  CMC – Former West Indies white-ball captain Nicholas Pooran blasted his second straight Man-of-the-Match half-century as Northern Superchargers won their second on the bounce with a 19-run verdict over Oval Invincibles in the Hundred here yesterday.

By Khadidja Ba On a brief visit to Guyana, US Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai  yesterday said that Wash-ington’s approach to trade policy was to put workers at the centre of discussions.

The government has implemented various initiatives and policies over the last four years to address the rise of global food prices and cushion the cost of living here.

(Reuters) – Exxon Mobil yesterday posted a better-than-expected US$9.2 billion second-quarter profit based on rising oil prices and volume gains from its purchase this year of shale oil firm Pioneer Natural Resources.

TAROUBA, Trinidad,  CMC – Ryan Rickelton, David Bedingham, Kyle Verreynne and captain Temba Bavuma all struck fifties as South Africa produced a strong batting effort to keep the West Indies Championship XI in the field for the entirety of day three of the four-day match here yesterday.

The lawyer for a foreign service officer has written former Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall to warn him over allegations he had made against her.

Trust Company (Guyana) Ltd yesterday held a sod-turning ceremony to commence construction of its new office building on Brickdam, Stabroek.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) has expressed dissatisfaction with the integrity of the electoral system, especially as it pertains to the voters list and wants the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to provide a comprehensive update on the measures being implemented to improve the system.

The West Demerara Re-gional Hospital (WDRH) NICU staff have reported success in saving the lives of two babies who were born premature at 32 and 33 weeks, according to a Region Three Health Services release.

The family of Vincent Albert Fausett who died in June in a minibus at 28 Miles, Mabura Trail, from carbon monoxide poisoning, is experiencing financial hardship since his death as he was the sole breadwinner of the home.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has added three new senior advisers, including top strategists who guided Democratic former President Barack Obama’s two winning U.S.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to news reports that the Government of Guyana is seeking Parliament’s approval for over 192 million USD (40 billion GYD) in supplementary funds to shore up needed expenditure up to the end of 2024.

President Irfaan Ali has announced that a national cultural market will be established in Palmyra, Region Six, to serve as an educational and talent-showcasing hub inclusive of a safe space for families.

PRETORIA, (Reuters) –  Powerful and politically-connected “construction mafias” are scaring away investors and holding back infrastructure projects needed to grow South Africa’s economy, the country’s new public works and infrastructure minister said on Friday.

Dear Editor, Emancipation Day in New Amsterdam Berbice is a significant event, marking the end of slavery and celebrating freedom.

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Shares in U.S. oil producer Hess  suffered their largest daily percentage drop in 20 months on Thursday on fallout from the lengthy new delay to its proposed sale to Chevron.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. military will deploy additional fighter jets and Navy warships to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Friday, as Washington seeks to bolster defenses following threats from Iran and its allies Hamas and Hezbollah.

The Alliance For Change (AFC) is working on a strategy to ensure that the Indigenous Peoples can be fully involved in the larger development plans of the country.

Dear Editor, A free press is one of the most important aspects of democracy freedom.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Protesters attacked police and started fires in the northeast English city of Sunderland yesterday as violence spread to another northern city following Monday’s killing of three children in Southport.

The Government of Guyana has stated its intention to upgrade the road network and infrastructure from Monkey Mountain in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) to Karasabai, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo), as well as the interlinks and bridges connecting villages like Tuseneng, Bamboo Creek, Bashville/Yawong, Paramakatoi, Kato, Kurukubaru, Kamana, and Kopinang in Region Eight.

Dear Editor  It is a case of tell not show, hiding the vote tallies. 

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – A U.S. judge formally ended Rudy Giuliani’s bankruptcy yesterday – a move that lets sexual harassment, defamation and other lawsuits proceed against him stemming from his past work for former President Donald Trump – following a two-week delay precipitated by his failure to pay certain legal fees.

Dear Editor,  I felt compelled to comment on the recent government job fair held in New York City to recruit skilled labour within the diaspora.

A talented young artist recently had the pleasure of seeing his artwork come to life and prominently displayed in his village on the east coast of Demerara.

-coach Williams optimistic about team’s performance The Junior Lady Jaguars, the Guyana Girls’ National Under-15 Team touched down in  Aruba yesterday, ready to take on Anguilla on August 6 in their opening fixture of the Concacaf Under-15 Girls’ Championship Qualifiers.

Every year we celebrate Emancipation and still some people are yet to be free.

CHOORALMALA, India,  (Reuters) – With a steeply pitched tiled roof piercing misty green hills in southern India and a stream gushing through rocks nearby, the Stone House Bungalow was one of the most popular resorts in the Wayanad area of Kerala state.

CARACAS/BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil, Colombia and Mexico are pushing for Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro to meet with the opposition candidate in last week’s disputed election, a diplomatic source told Reuters today, as increasing numbers of Western governments reject Maduro’s claim to victory.

CHATEAUROUX, France, (Reuters) – Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has become a social media sensation for his nonchalance at the shooting range at the Paris Olympics.

Just days before the fourth anniversary of his government in office, President Irfaan Ali expressed pride in the government’s housing programme.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – The small Caribbean nation of Dominica stands a chance of winning its first Olympic medal in Paris thanks to triple jumper Thea LaFond who qualified yesterday for the final, having become indoor world champion this year.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – A gender dispute in boxing swirled yesterday as Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni raised the issue with International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach and Taiwan expressed support for its boxer embroiled in the row.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – The United States broke their own world record in the 4×400 mixed relay in the opening heats at the Paris Olympics yesterday, crossing the line in three minutes 7.41 seconds.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – Veteran seamer Kemar Roach has returned from injury while batsman Keacy Carty and Bryan Charles have received maiden call-ups, in a 15-man West Indies squad named yesterday to face South Africa in a two-Test series starting next week.

PARIS, (Reuters) – World champion Sha’Carri Richardson’s long awaited Olympic debut got off to a terrific start on Friday as the American cruised through the women’s 100 metres heats, while her Jamaican rival Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also advanced in her fifth Games.

Thirty residents of a village in Region Three are to benefit from a training course in bamboo weaving techniques courtesy of the Govern-ment of China, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated on Friday.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – World record holder Joshua Cheptegei claimed the Olympic 10,000 metres title he so desperately wanted on Friday when he found a late surge to win a fantastic race and take the Games’ first track gold.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic snapped his Olympic semi-final jinx with a 6-4 6-2 defeat of Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti yesterday to set up a blockbuster battle for gold against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.

Dear Editor, It is with the deepest concern that we have noticed the continuous criticism of the opposition party in our government by senior members of the ruling party being published in the Daily Chronicle newspaper, and prominently displayed at all times on its front pages.  

By Gordon Brown EDINBURGH – The Council of Europe, often criticized for being overly cautious, is flexing its muscles.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Kingdom of Spain have signed a new agreement for technical cooperation in food and nutrition security, health, climate change, and disaster risk reduction for the next five years, a CARICOM release announced yesterday.

The tapeball format of the Guyana cricket fraternity will come alive today as the best of the best in Guyana will be in action when the Kares One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast bowls off at the Queen’s College Ground, Police Sports Club Ground and the Lusignan Community Centre.

The Ricks & Sari Agro Industries Ltd will collaborate with the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) tomorrow to host the 20th edition of the Regan Rodrigues Memorial Cycling Road Race.

(Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has agreed to an offer from Fox News to hold a debate with Democratic U.S.