Articles published on Tuesday, August 20, 2024
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Over 1,000 more judges and magistrates in Mexico have voted to join an indefinite nationwide strike that began on Monday amid mounting protest against a plan by the ruling party to overhaul the country’s judiciary.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States today imposed sanctions on Haiti’s former president, Michel Joseph Martelly, over drug trafficking, accusing him of playing a significant role in perpetuating the ongoing crisis in the country.
The driver of the motor lorry that was involved in an accident earlier this morning and which severely disrupted the free flow of traffic along the Rupert Craig Highway in the vicinity of Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara, has been charged with dangerous driving.
Anna Regina Multilateral Rudranath Sankar and Queen’s College’s Dave Chowtie have tied with 23 Grade Ones each in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, according to preliminary results released by the Ministry of Education this morning.
CHICAGO, (Reuters) – President Joe Biden cemented the Democratic Party’s elevation of Kamala Harris to lead the fight for the White House against Republican Donald Trump with a convention speech yesterday that praised his vice president as the best hope for preserving American democracy.
By Khadidja Ba Following a moment of silence to honour Guyanese legend Dave Martins, President Irfaan Ali launched into a dynamic 30-minute, campaign-style speech at the opening of the National Toshaos Council Conference 2024 at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal, yesterday.
Youth level athletics in Guyana will receive an invaluable ‘shot in the arm’ with over 200 youngsters set to benefit from the US Sports Envoy programme over the next few days at the National Track and Field Centre (NTFC), Edinburgh, West Coast Demerara.
As many continue to celebrate the life of the iconic Dave Martins, pointing to his creativity and cultural heritage, his wife Annette Arjoon Martins announced that there will be a private funeral for the late cultural hero and a public memorial that will be announced at a later date.
GAPLF Raw Nationals Championship Guyana’s 93kg squat world record holder Carlos Petterson-Griffith has once again demonstrated his expertise as he copped the best male overall lifter prize, while Sarah Sanmoogan won the female crown when the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation held its RAW Nationals Championship on Sunday.
A young mason who celebrated his 21st birthday on Sunday died that same night after he was hit by a car on the public road at Number Two Village, West Coast Berbice, leaving his family in mourning.
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to an article that was published in the Stabroek News on August 17, 2024, titled ‘Environmental, community concerns over Coverden project already addressed – PWSI head’.
Caribbean Schoolboys Boxing Championship Guyana retained their overall title for a record extending seventh time as the curtains came down on the Winfield Braithwaite Caribbean Schoolboys & Schoolgirls Boxing Championship at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue on Sunday.
A Hopetown, West Coast Berbice family is now mourning the loss of their 16-year-old child after he was involved in a motorcycle crash on the public road at Onverwagt, West Coast Berbice on Sunday night.
Dear Editor, I read without surprise, the August 10, 2024 KN clip “MP Vickram Bharrat provided misleading, deceptive information to Parliament on rate of oil production – David Patterson”.
The body of a 28-year-old Venezuelan miner was yesterday recovered at around 17:50 hrs in the Potaro River after he went under while bathing in the Potaro River, Region Eight on Sunday morning.
A 20-year-old motorcyclist died following a crash at Strathspey, East Coast Demerara on Saturday night while his pillion rider is currently being treated at the Georgetown Public Hospital for his injuries.
Dear Editor, Starting yesterday, August 19th, the National Toshaos Council (NTC) – the group of leaders representing Indigenous communities across Guyana -is meeting in Georgetown to plan and develop policies and projects for sustainable development.
Dear Editor, I refer to GuySuCo’s press release about the 3 ft.
A family of New Amsterdam is currently searching for a 42-year-old man who went missing while swimming in the Canje Creek during a family outing on Sunday.
Dear Editor, The promise to have the discoloured water issue fixed by weekend sounds like the Cemetery Road project.
KOLKATA (Reuters) – Thousands of Indian junior doctors on Monday refused to end protests over the rape and murder of a fellow medic, disrupting hospital services nearly a week after they launched a nationwide action demanding a safer workplace and swift criminal probe.
Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, yesterday officially turned the sod for the construction of a new $386m teaching block at President’s College.
Dear Editor, I was intrigues to see Nigel Hughes, the new Leader, and David Paterson, the chairman, venture to Linden to excite the populace.
(Jamaican Gleaner) Family members and friends of firefighter Shamere Myrie were looking forward to his return on Wednesday, and the last thing they would have expected to hear was that he was killed in a stabbing incident as they knew him to be a peacemaker.
The Ministry of Education has launched a new visual arts mentorship programme offering a two-week experience specifically for 17 aspiring young artists with an aim to boost students’ artistic skills.
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The Canadian government, which is trying to head off a crippling rail transport stoppage, on Monday called on the country’s two main railway companies and the Teamsters union to work harder to reach labour deals.
Dear Editor, Kindly permit me a little space to offer my sincere condolences to the wife and family of Dave Martins and to pay a short tribute to the memory of my dear friend.
(Jamaica Observer) An alleged intruder was fatally shot after he and another man invaded a policeman’s yard in New Acres Drive, in Mandeville on Sunday.
Twenty-five-year-old Osborne Bummery appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with possession of ammunition without a licence.
PALERMO, Sicily (Reuters) – One man died and six people were missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, after a luxury yacht was struck by an unexpectedly violent storm and sank off Sicily early on Monday.
There has probably never been a time in contemporary Guyana when either the state or the municipal authorities have not sought to ‘sell’ the populace some flimsy excuse for their failure to ‘deliver’ in one or another critical area of their responsibilities associated with the creation of an enhanced quality of service.
Dear Editor, After listening to my neighbour blasting music throughout the whole day on Sunday 18th August, I decided to call tel.
Caribbean Senior Squash Championships – Arjoon eliminated in Men’s Open semifinal Guyana’s only hope of an individual title following the defeat of Alex Arjoon in the semifinal round will rest on the shoulders of Mary Fung-A-Fat, who prevailed in the Women’s Open final four section of the Caribbean Senior Squash Championships at the Georgetown Club facility yesterday.
Maurice Solomon & Co. Golf Championship On Sunday, the Lusignan Golf Club on East Coast Demerara hosted the highly anticipated Maurice Solomon & Co.
Guyana recorded their first point in the Caribbean Football Union’s (CFU) Boy’s U-14 Challenge Series as they drew with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines yesterday at the Larry Gomes stadium in Trinidad and Tobago.
(CMC) – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that elections for the office of Vice President will take place on September 20, 2024.
A man was granted $50,000 bail when he appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with simple larceny.
Nicolette Fernandes advanced to the semifinal round in the women’s 40+ category of the World Squash Federation Masters, defeating local star Milja Dorenbos 3-0 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, yesterday at the Frans Otten Stadion.
The Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) has selected a 20-member roster to compete at the Caribbean Regional Badminton Confederation (CAREBACO) Junior Championship, which is slated to be hosted in Oranjestad, Aruba, from August 22nd-25th.
Guyana’s ace cyclist Briton John secured a stage win on Sunday in French Guiana at the Tour Cycliste de Guiana.
