Articles published on Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Education Seventy-seven hinterland schools have pit latrines -survey: Following consternation over the Phillipai Primary in Region Seven having a latrine, an Education Ministry survey has found that 77 hinterland schools have such outdoor facilities, sources say.
BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on Beirut killed a senior Hezbollah commander todayy as cross-border rocket attacks by both sides increased fears of a full-fledged war in the Middle East.
HAVANA, (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Helene is expected to unleash mudslides and flooding in Cuba before reaching major hurricane strength on Thursday as it hits Florida with life-threatening ocean surge, the U.S.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 47% to 40% in the race to win the Nov.
Columnist Ralph Ramkarran has called for an “entrenched, law-based, programme of supplier diversity” in view of the vast expansion of public procurement.
In remarks prior to a meeting with President Irfaan Ali at the United States Mission to the United Nations, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged support for Guyana’s territorial integrity and lauded this country’s leadership in CARICOM.
Nicholas Singh, called ‘Pookie’, a 25-year-old resident of D’Urban Street, Georgetown was arrested by Police on 16th September 2024 and charged yesterday with the murder of Natram Persaud on 31st December 2023 at Canal #2 Polder, West Bank Demerara.
At about 6.50 pm yesterday, Terry Thorman, a 23-year-old mason from Meten-Meer-Zorg, West Coast Demerara who is a suspect in two murders turned himself in at the Leonora Police Station in the presence of his attorney.
Two women were yesterday charged with attempting to murder a food vendor who in turn was charged with assaulting them.
The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Department is investigating a workplace fatality that occurred on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara.
President Irfaan Ali has once again called for urgent global action to address pressing worldwide issues such as poverty, climate change, food insecurity, and inequality.
Ryvan Francis, 46, was arrested on September 17th, 2024 and charged yesterday with the murder of Levoy Taljit between 23rd and 27th December 2012 at Soesdyke/Linden Highway, The accused appeared at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court #1 before Magistrate Wanda Fortune.
A group of street vendors who were recently removed from in front of Popeyes on Water Street, Georgetown, staged a protest yesterday outside the Kitty Market complex, where the Georgetown City Council statutory meetings are hosted.
The Auditor General yesterday submitted his report for 2023 on the public accounts to the National Assembly and APNU+AFC MP Jermaine Figueira has called for its immediate release.
By Greg Quinn The greatest threat to Oil Dorado lies to the West.
Team will be going all out for a top two finish in the league stage By Michaelangelo Jacobus After back-to-back wins on home soil sealed a top four finish and a playoff berth for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, the team will now focus on winning their remaining three games in a bid to secure a top two finish in the league stage of the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
A New York court Eastern District has issued a summons to One Communications (Guyana) Inc and local singer Tennicia De Freitas, known as Nekeita following the filing of a copyright infringement lawsuit by Guyanese musicians Jackie Hanover known as Jackie Jaxx, and Ivan Harry performing as D’Ivan.
Officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) should never hesitate to respond to reports of domestic violence, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC, said during a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) medical symposium held last Sunday at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) yesterday issued a response to questions posed about the seeming lack of transparency concerning deals made with Blue Water Shipping and kit supplier MEYBA.
One week after he was involved in an accident on Lamaha Street, a 29-year-old documentation officer succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning.
A 23-year-old man, Joshua Austin, was denied bail yesterday by Magistrate Fabayo Azore after being charged with the unlawful assault of a minor.
Two bandits yesterday morning pounced on the operators of a fuel truck along the Gaypark, East Bank Berbice, public road leaving one worker injured.
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, (Reuters) – Israel launched airstrikes against more than a thousand Hezbollah targets yesterday, killing 492 people and sending tens of thousands fleeing for safety in Lebanon’s deadliest day in decades, according to authorities.
Dear Editor, On August 31, 2024, the Ministry of Public Works issued a statement informing all truck drivers that with immediate effect, they must refrain from using the Railway Embankment corridor.
The new school term is a lot brighter for 38 Kuru Kuru Primary School pupils who have been outfitted with new school uniforms and backpacks, compliments of Team RUBIS.
(Reuters) – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law yesterday a bill that requires schools to limit or ban the use of smartphones, amid a growing consensus that excess usage can increase the risk of mental illness and impair learning.
Dear Editor, In the Stabroek News, it was reported that a senior GuySuCo official met with some five interested bidders and had discussion on a project to plant canes at Skeldon.
Dear Editor, As the nation prepares for the 2025 General and Regional Elections the Opposition not only need to ponder but be guided by the historical development and activities of the People’s National Congress (PNC) and the Alliance for Change (AFC).
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – Leading United Nations officials demanded yesterday “an end to the appalling human suffering and humanitarian catastrophe” in the Gaza Strip, nearly a year into the war between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas.
Three detectives of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) recently completed their Specialist Degree in Legal Support of National Security at the Rostov Law Institute under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.
Dear Editor, At two separate diaspora and business engagement events, at different locations held for visiting Suriname’s President Chandrikapersad Santokhi, the audience was most impressed with his rattling off numbers about the country’s economy.
Nikita Fagundes, a 58-year-old taxi driver from Fourth Avenue, Bartica, appeared in the Bartica Magistrate Court yesterday morning before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed, where he pleaded guilty to three charges including being an unlicenced driver.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Russia is trying to knock out Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the winter to leave it dark and in the cold, the EU’s foreign policy chief said yesterday, saying Kyiv’s Western allies needed to step up in providing air defences for Ukraine.
Dear Editor, As another election year approaches, there is increased activity from all the political entities to convince the electorate that they are the best choice.
QUITO, (Reuters) – Power cuts in Ecuador will run nationwide for 12 hours per day, up from a planned eight, the government said yesterday, citing the country’s urgent energy crisis caused by the worst drought in the Andean country’s recent history.
Mark Ramdass, a 46-year-old miner from Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara appeared yesterday at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed to answer two charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump yesterday said he would apply a 200% tariff on John Deere DE.N
Dear Editor, “The one characteristic more essential than any other is foresight.
LIMA, (Reuters) – The fossilized remains of three mastodons from the Ice Age have been uncovered in the Peruvian Andes, raising questions as to how the behemoths arrived in the area.
On Sunday, September 22, 2024, at about 5.17 pm, Commander of Regional Police Division #1 Superintendent Krishna Ramana, ASP Kooldeep, Corporal Pachai, and Constable Fredrick were on mobile patrol along the Pakera road in Matthews Ridge, North West District, when they stopped a Black Toyota Fielder Wagon vehicle with registration number PAH 4429.
SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – The highly anticipated corruption trial of Singapore’s former transport minister is due to start today, in a rare graft case involving a state official in an Asian financial hub that prides itself on a clean governance.
(ICC) India took a 1-0 lead in the two-game Test series against Bangladesh with an assertive display in Chennai, while Sri Lanka claimed important points to challenge teams at the top of the table.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India’s Rishabh Pant enjoyed the experience of setting the field against himself in the opening test against Bangladesh in Chennai, the maverick wicketkeeper-batsman said.
(Reuters) – England women’s captain Heather Knight has been reprimanded and issued a suspended 1,000 pounds ($1,334) fine after she admitted to a charge over a 2012 social media post, England’s Cricket Regulator said on Monday.
MADRID, (Reuters) – Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said yesterday that he has no plans to retire as he prepares for his 300th match in charge in a LaLiga clash against Alaves.
By Gordon Brown EDINBURGH – As many as 500 million children worldwide are either trapped in conflict zones or displaced by war and climate change, putting their right to an education at grave risk.
(ESPN) Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who has served as the ICC anti-corruption unit (ACU) independent chair since 2010, has decided to retire end of October.
PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico, (Reuters) – Mexico’s top disaster agency issued a red alert for parts of the country’s southern Pacific coast yesterday after Hurricane John rapidly strengthened to a Category 2 storm and threatened to get stronger before making landfall in the coming hours.
Dear Editor, There is never a dull moment in my native land Guyana.
Keven Currica, a 32-year-old taxi driver from Sixth Avenue, Bartica, appeared yesterday in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed, charged with driving a motor vehicle whilst his breath alcohol level exceeded the prescribed limit.
(ESPN) The PCB’s much-trailed ‘connection camp’ ended yesterday with what officials said was a roadmap to bring the game out of the doldrums it finds itself in at the moment.
The Caribbean has always had a proclivity for deploying hype and hoopla in its promotion of goals/targets set in pursuit of some pre-determined development-related objective.
(Reuters) – Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to polish off the New Zealand tail and complete a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory in the opening test at Galle International Stadium yesterday.
DENVER, (Reuters) – The man who killed 10 people in a mass shooting at a Colorado grocery store in 2021 was convicted yesterday of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Longstanding cricket administrator and Executive Member of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Shaun Massiah, has been appointed a Director of Cricket West Indies (CWI).
Twenty recent National Grade Six Assessment pupils were each awarded with a 5-year bursary by local conglomerate, Banks DIH Limited.
