Articles published on Wednesday, August 28, 2024
MARACAIBO/VALENCIA/CARACAS, Venezuela, (Reuters) – Supporters of Venezuela’s political opposition and backers of the ruling party each held rallies today to mark the one-month anniversary of July’s disputed presidential election, as arrests of opposition figures continued.
The Hilton hotel group today announced a dual signing for two properties here for the Qatari Assets Group signalling that its venture on Carifesta Avenue will be proceeding.
BERLIN, (Reuters) – Britain and Germany’s leaders agreed in Berlin today to work on an ambitious treaty covering issues from defence to trade that would be part of a reset of British relations with the European Union.
BENGALURU, (Reuters) – Walt Disney Co DIS.N and Reliance Industries RELI.NS won approval today for an $8.5 billion merger of their Indian media assets after assuaging regulatory worries about their grip on broadcasting rights for cricket, India’s favourite sport.
(Trinidad Express) Minister of Agriculture Kazim Hosein has presented Letters of Appointment to the 14 members of the Food Security and Food Prices Committee.
President Irfaan Ali yesterday defended his government’s plans for a state-of-the-art fixed high span bridge across the Berbice River saying that concerns about feasibility, costs, and other issues from the opposition Alliance For Change (AFC) were simply against progress.
-police were probing domestic violence complaint A Mahaicony man died on Monday after he allegedly set a house on fire following a domestic dispute with his wife during which she was reportedly assaulted.
HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) said on Monday it expects crude demand to stay above 100 million barrels per day (bpd) through 2050, similar to today’s levels, a forecast 25% higher than top European rival BP (BP.L).
As the start of the new school year approaches, President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Mark Lyte yesterday said that teachers are actively preparing for the reopening of schools.
Thirty-year-old Ronald Sackoon, a construction worker of Lot 531 Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Rhondel Weaver at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with murder.
The Ministry of Education is currently conducting a survey to ascertain which schools in the hinterland regions still use pit latrines with the aim of having them transition to flush toilets, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand said yesterday.
Aiden by Best Western, the latest addition to Guyana’s hospitality sector, is poised to officially open its doors to the public soon.
Dear Editor, We write in solidarity with Cover-den and its community advocates, Penelope Howell and Audreyanna Thomas, who have exposed alleged breaches of the Environmental Protection Act (EP Act) and rule of law in the awarding of an environmental permit to Professional Waste Solutions Incorporated (PWSI) by the EPA to operate an on-shore oil and gas waste processing facility in their community.
Dear Editor, It is important to learn that the revenues generated from the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) are being directed to Indigenous communities in Guyana.
The police yesterday issued a wanted bulletin for Keenan Trotman, 28, over larceny by a public officer relating to financial crimes and related serious offences.
Three months after the initial report in June, CEO of the Guyana Livestock and Development Authority (GLDA) Dwight Walrond confirmed to Stabroek News yesterday that the investigation into allegations of sabotage involving a large number of duck eggs at the hatchery has been forwarded by the police to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
World U-20 Championships The opening day of the World U-20 Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru, will be one to forget for Guyana as several athletes fell short at the first hurdles of their respective events at the Estadio Atlético de la Videna.
Dear Editor, In these days of astronomical food prices, I find myself reflecting on the sheer genius of that pivotal decision back in 1985—the one where the Guyana Marketing Corporation, in a dazzling display of foresight, decided to stop buying and selling agricultural goods altogether.
Dear Editor, Reference is made to the Alliance for Change’s (AFC) press statement issued on August 27, 2024, in respect of the Government of Guyana’s (GoG) proposed new bridge across the Berbice River.
Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) President Steve Ninvalle, following the conclusion of the America Boxing Confederation (AMBC) congress in Havana, Cuba, on Monday, confirmed that a four-year Caribbean Developmental Programme will be submitted to the International Boxing Association (IBA).
(Reuters) – Top U.S. oil company Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), is looking to sell oil assets in the U.S.
(CMC) – Superb power hitting by Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran propelled the West Indies to a dominant eight-wicket win over South Africa in the third and final T20 International at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium yesterday.
A four-day workshop on oil spill contingency planning began yesterday, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI) The workshop, being held at the Guyana Police Force Headquarters, is being conducted by the Regional Activity Centre/Regional Marine Pollution Emergency, Information, and Training Centre for the Wider Caribbean Region (RAC/REMPEITC-Caribe).
Dear Editor, The COI into the Mahdia fire came and went, yet no one at the Ministry of Home Affairs has been held accountable.
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Monday told Stabroek News that he is awaiting an update from the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) on the probe that was launched following an allegation of financial impropriety made against Deputy Commissioner (ag) of police Calvin Brutus.
LAGOS, (Reuters) – More than 31.8 million Nigerians are acutely short of food due to security challenges and the removal of fuel subsidies, the government said yesterday, citing a study by several of the country’s international development partners.
Dear Editor, I have noticed renewed efforts in the media, especially the Stabroek News to present the Amerindian Peoples’ Associa-tion (APA) as a neutral entity, while neglecting to acknowledge the stark reality of the association’s deep-rooted political affiliations.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Donald Trump was hit by a new federal indictment yesterday in his bid to overturn his 2020 election defeat, with prosecutors narrowing their approach after a U.S.
Dear Editor, I refer to my letter dealing with the 1763 Revolution, as captioned in the Book – Blood on the River.
On Monday, August 26, 2024, the first cohort of ten logging groups previously registered under the Friendly Societies Act officially transitioned into Cooperative Societies.
The Ministry of Agriculture through the Regional Agriculture Department, Region 9, handed over agriculture items to Joseph Ayaw, Toshao, Masekeanari on the 27th August, 2024.
JOHANNESBURG, (Reuters) – Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has asked Japan to donate at least 2 million doses of mpox vaccine, a senior official at Africa’s top public health body and a Congolese official said yesterday.
Dear Editor, I was deeply moved by the recent tragedy in Corentyne, Berbice, and it underscores the urgent need for policy action to address the concerning trend of suicides in Guyana, particularly those involving hazardous chemicals.
The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has come out in strong condemnation of the recent deal struck between the government and the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) after months of intense negotiations on the matter of teachers’ salaries.
ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Attacks by separatist militants in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan are aimed at stopping development projects that form part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said yesterday.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro yesterday made major changes to his cabinet, including leadership of the oil and finance ministries and state oil company PDVSA, after a contested election both the ruling party and the opposition claim to have won.
Dear Editor, I recently wrote a letter on the traffic chaos on our roads, which was published on Saturday.
Twenty-two-year-old Mario Smith appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Monday where he was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
(Reuters) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said yesterday that a total of 21 Oropouche virus disease cases among U.S.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – The Mexican government has paused its relationship with the U.S.
Dear Editor, Guyana’s CSEC and CAPE results indicate that some students did exceedingly well, with some work still to be done relative to certain key subjects.
Dear Editor, Please allow me to express my deep sadness at the passing of a dear mentor – Sister Ameena Gafoor.
(Reuters) – India’s Jay Shah will succeed New Zealander Greg Barclay as chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) later this year, the governing body said yesterday.
By Nina L. Khrushcheva SALZBURG – Early in this century, I was told, the United Kingdom compiled a list of the ten most important actions to take in the event of an emergency.
(Reuters) – Britain’s Dan Evans beat Russian Karen Khachanov 6-7(6) 7-6(2) 7-6(4) 4-6 6-4 in the longest ever U.S.
Police Commissioner’s T20 Cup An attacking unbeaten century from Constable (C/O) Troy Drakes handed Team 4A/4B Combined a comprehensive 119-run win over the President’s Guard when the Guyana Police Force Commissioner’s T20 Cup continued yesterday at the Eve Leary ground.
In 1972, the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) was established under agreement by the Caribbean Community (Caricom).
(Reuters) – Carlos Alcaraz was given a scare by Australian qualifier Li Tu in the first round of the U.S.
WINDHOEK, (Reuters) – Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed themselves because of a severe drought across southern Africa, the environment ministry said.
(Reuters) – Top seed Iga Swiatek overcame a slew of unforced errors to secure her spot in the second round of the U.S.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Some of the suspects arrested for setting fire to sugarcane fields in Sao Paulo state told police they are linked to an organized crime gang and were retaliating for anti-crime actions by the government, a senior state official said on Tuesday.
(Reuters) – Fast bowler Olly Stone will replace the injured Mark Wood in the England team to play Sri Lanka in the second test at Lord’s, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said yesterday.
Following an advertisement by the Ministry of Home Affairs for the sale of 15 unserviceable fire trucks, Fire Chief, Gregory Wickham said he would not be able to say why the vehicles are unserviceable as they are up for bids.
