Daily Archive: Saturday, October 5, 2024

Guyana is on track to welcome its one millionth passenger by November 2024.

 (Reuters) – A gruesome hours-long gang attack in Haiti a couple of days ago left dozens dead, torching homes and cars, while forcing thousands more to run for their lives, in the latest blow to a country that has suffered extreme violence for years.

(Trinidad Guardian) In a shocking revelation in Parliament yesterday, Energy Minister Stuart Young claimed the Oilfields Workers’ Trade Union’s (OWTU) Patriotic Energies Company Limited failed to make the next round of bidding on the mothballed Petrotrin refinery because it lied about its financial standing by submitting a fake document to the evaluation committee tasked with receiving proposals.

(Trinidad Express) A business arrangement that did not go as planned came to an end with Trinbagonian cricketers Sunil Narine and Terrance Hinds having to pay more than $60,000 to their former landlord for breach of contract.

-gov’t expected to go ahead By Khadidja Ba Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton has rejected a proposal by President Irfaan Ali that acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken be substantively appointed to that position.

-five others surrender The ongoing investigation into the Main Street kidnapping case, took a legal twist yesterday with the attorney for two of the suspects stating that the police had acted in contempt of a High Court order.

Region Six  Chairman, David Armogan on Thursday strongly condemned the New Amsterdam Mayor and Town Council for suspending councillor Carol Trim-Bagot as he said that they acted outside of the law and without a conscience.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips has underscored the  advancements made in the ICT Access and E-Services for Hinterland, Poor, and Remote Communities Project.

After losing two games on the trot on homesoil, the Guyana Amazon Warriors destroyed the Barbados Royals in a must win Qualifier 2 fixture at the Providence National Stadium to secure a spot in the final against the St.

-following pact with union A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) has been signed between Banks DIH Limited and the General Workers’ Union (GWU) which will see workers receiving a 25% increase in wages over three years along with enhanced benefits.

In a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Wednesday, Chinese bauxite mining company, Bosai says it has created 300 new jobs for Guyanese.

Dear Editor, Under the leadership of Clifton Hicken, the Guyana Police Force has descended into chaos and corruption, representing the absolute worst of law enforcement failures.

The police have assured the family of Salima Heeralal, who died following a traffic accident, that an impartial probe will be done.

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Nima Flue-Bess has laid the blame squarely at the door of the government for the “embarrassing” blackout on the night of October 1st at the Guyana National Stadium during a highly anticipated Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket match.

The 11th Edition of the Courts Optical sponsored Pee Wee U11 Schools Football competition continues today with the third round of group stage matches slated for the Ministry of Education ground.

Dear Editor, The most recent press conference held by the General Secretary (GS) of the PPP/C was very eye opening.

The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) finals will be hosted in Guyana in 2025 and Barbados in 2026.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Gang members brandishing automatic rifles stormed through a town in Haiti’s main breadbasket region, killing at least 70 and forcing over 6,000 to flee, causing widespread shock even in a country grown accustomed to outbreaks of violence.

The village of Tuseneng in Region Eight will benefit from an investment of more than $13 million in  community projects, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated on Wednesday.

Dear Editor, When will senior government officials and others stop disrespecting one of our Symbols of Nationhood – The Golden Arrowhead, our National Flag?

Over 3,500 graduands will be graduating from the University of Guyana (UG) this November, the largest number in the 61-year history of the institution, a release from the university announced yesterday.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Venezuelan former presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said yesterday that he intended to travel back to his country on Jan.

Dear Editor, I wish to shed light on an overlooked aspect of Guyanese history, particularly the relationship between Forbes Burnham, the former leader of the People’s National Congress (PNC), and Dr.

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Israel said it had targeted the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut and was assessing the damage yesterday after a series of strikes on senior figures in the group that Iran’s Supreme Leader dismissed as counterproductive.

The much-anticipated Trophy Stall Golf Tournament will tee off today at 12:30 hrs at the Lusignan Golf course.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s Supreme Court said yesterday that lawyers representing social media platform X did not pay pending fines to the proper bank, postponing its decision on whether to allow the tech firm to resume services in Brazil.

Dear Editor, A conversation on shared governance or executive power sharing must be placed within its proper context.

WASHINGTON/FLINT, Michigan,  (Reuters) – Vice President Kamala Harris met with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Flint, Michigan, yesterday, as her presidential campaign seeks to win back voters angry at U.S.

The Supreme Court of Judicature held a soft launch of its e-litigation system for the High Courts of Essequibo, Demerara and Berbice yesterday.

MANAUS, Brazil,  (Reuters) – The river port in the Amazon rainforest’s largest city of Manaus yesterday hit its lowest level since 1902, as a drought drains waterways and snarls transport of grain exports and essential supplies that are the region’s lifeline.

One Communications, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and several non-governmental organisations officially launched Pinktober 2024 yesterday, continuing its mission to raise awareness and support for cancer fighters and survivors across Guyana.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. job gains increased by the most in six months in September and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, pointing to a resilient economy that likely does not need the Federal Reserve to deliver large interest rate cuts for the rest of this year.

Dear Editor, I have been putting some more nuts and bolts on the ‘Building Our Dream Guyana’ National Economic and Social Development Plan, as such this letter will focus on Agriculture, Green Economy, Blue Economy, and some steps to reduce the high cost of living.

(Trinidad Express) Sachel Kungebeharry, the used car dealer who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom by police officers in a marked police car last month, has been found dead.

Dear Editor,  So we had the embarrassment of a two-hour blackout at our National Stadium.

ROME,  (Reuters) – The United Nations’ world food price index jumped in September, data released yesterday showed, posting its biggest gain in 18 months on the back of surging sugar prices.

Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 139 Introduction Today’s column concludes the review of the PNCR 20-point plan launched at a press conference hosted by its Leader Aubrey Norton last month.

Imagine waking at 6 am, turning on the tap and there is not a drop of water.

KINGSTON, Jamaica,  CMC – Former Jamaica and West Indies leg-spinner Robert Haynes was officially named the new head coach of the Jamaica Scorpions at a press conference held in the President’s Box at Sabina Park on Wednesday.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – In a vacant lot outside the town of Trujillo, in northern Peru, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of nearly four dozen children — all thought to have been ritually sacrificed more than 600 years ago.

PARIS, (Reuters) – French soccer player Paul Pogba’s doping suspension has been cut from four years to 18 months, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) With emotions still running high following Trinbago Knight Riders’ (TKR) loss in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League Eliminator on Tuesday night, Minister of Sport and Community Development Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis reminded fans that the outcome was part and parcel of the “unpredictable nature of sport.”

President Irfaan Ali recently accepted the Letters of Accreditation from the new United Nations Resident Coordinator here, Jean Njeri Kamau.

(Reuters) – The NFL is hoping its international slate of games this season act as “mini Super Bowls” for fans outside the U.S.

(Reuters) – Tristan Stubbs scored an unbeaten career-best 112 from 81 balls as South Africa thumped Ireland by 174 runs to clinch their three-game One Day International series with a game to spare in a hot and humid Abu Dhabi yesterday.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) refers to Mr.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua,  CMC – Understrength West Indies T20I and One Day International (ODI) squads were yesterday announced by Cricket West Indies (CWI) for their tour of Sri Lanka later this month.

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.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,  CMC – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews believes the Caribbean side failed to properly adapt to the conditions in Dubai during their 10-wicket loss to South Africa in their opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup here yesterday.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court declined yesterday to put on hold new federal air pollution rules from President Joe Biden’s administration to tighten limits on mercury and methane, acting in challenges brought by a group of states – most of them Republican-led – and industry groups.

(Reuters) – Kenyan cross country runner Emmaculate Anyango Achol has been provisionally suspended after failing a doping test for the banned drug testosterone and blood-boosting hormone EPO, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said yesterday.

(ESPN) New Zealand opened their women’s T20 World Cup with a resounding 58-run win over pre-tournament favourites India and ended their ten-match losing streak in T20Is in the process.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Some of FIFA’s rules on player transfers go against European Union laws and free movement principles, the EU’s top court said yesterday, in a ruling that could open the door for players to find a new club more easily after their contract is terminated.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies Women endured the worst possible start to their T20 World Cup campaign when they were handed a demoralising 10-wicket lashing by South Africa Women here yesterday.