Daily Archive: Thursday, October 17, 2024

The police force says that a pivotal meeting was held today between Timothy Semons, Regional Security Officer at the US Embassy, and his team of local staff, alongside Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken and Senior Officers from the Guyana Police Force (GPF).

BRUSSELS,  (Reuters) – The EU’s foreign policy chief today appeared to criticise the United States giving Israel one month to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, saying that during that time, too many people would die.

VILLA OLIVA, Paraguay, (Reuters) – A sharp decline in the Paraguay River, which hit a record low this month due to drought upstream in Brazil, is fueling a conflict between the country’s fishers and rice farmers over water use in a southern wetland region bordering Argentina.

The Ministry of Labour yesterday said it is deeply concerned about the recent workplace fatalities that occurred in October 2024, highlighting serious deficiencies in safety and health practices within key sectors.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Former One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead after the 31-year-old fell from his third-floor room balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentine police said on Wednesday.

– Ali revises cash payout President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced a revision to his previously announced cash grant incentive, saying that instead of the one-off $200,000 per household payment, each adult citizen 18 years and older will receive a one-off cash grant of $100,000.

– local agencies conducting tests Crane residents are contemplating their next move following the discovery of an oily substance seeping into their homes from underground and sparking fears about its origins.

-cites political directives, breach of natural justice Amid the disclosure that charges have been recommended in a SOCU probe of him, Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus yesterday moved to the court against the Attorney General, the Top Cop and others, arguing that he was being victimized in the ongoing investigation and being denied services including a restriction on his accounts.

‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal – Sparta Boss held to draw Heavyweights North East La Penitence, Back Circle A, Gold is Money, and Bent Street A secured opening wins while Sparta Boss was held to stalemate in the ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal tournament on Tuesday night at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Qualifiers – team didn’t feature at 2023 edition The Lady Jaguars have been drawn in group C in round one of the 2025 CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Qualifiers, which will occur from January 27th – 31st, following the official draw yesterday.

Nine companies yesterday submitted pre-qualification tenders for the building of a new Berbice River Bridge among them being four from China and three from India.

‘Rep Ya Turf’ Inter-Block Football Jetty Gunners captured the ‘Rep Ya Turf’ Inter-Block Football Championship, defeating Showtime A on sudden death penalty kicks in the final at the West Demerara Secondary School ground.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has defended his advice to President Irfaan Ali that Acting Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken could be appointed substantively, stating that Ali had last year given Hicken an indefinite duty extension in that capacity.

Mark D’Oliveira was acquitted of murder yesterday by Justice Peter Hugh at the Demerara High Court due to insufficient evidence.

A traumatized mining employee yesterday detailed how he was handcuffed and abducted from behind Giftland Mall by three men pretending to be police officers, taken to his home and forced to hand over $9.5 million, the proceeds from a small sand truck business he operates.

Dear Editor, There is a very worrying situation within the education sector that needs highlighting and hopefully addressed.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says that if he does not win the Nov.

Lower Corentyne Secondary School (LCSS) became the latest beneficiary of the ‘Project Cricket Gears’ initiative following the acquisition of equipment.

Dear Editor Since the PPP took over the government we are told that the government has put a number of measures in place and has removed a number of taxes imposed by the last regime, which, in my opinion, callously imposed taxes on data, health care, education, water and electricity in addition to applying VAT to certain basic food items.

In an effort to better understand the economic landscape of Linden, the fifth council of the municipality will conduct a comprehensive Household Income Index Survey on October 19 and 20, 2024.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday about efforts to surge security assistance to Ukraine and announced a new $425 million military aid package, the White House said.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to editorial “Ramkarran and CRC” (Sep 22). 

Police early yesterday morning found a pistol with matching ammunition in a grey wagon parked on Norton Street and efforts are not being made to contact the owner of the vehicle based on the documentation found inside.

(Reuters) – A fuel tanker overturned late on Tuesday in Nigeria’s northern state of Jigawa after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded and killed at least 147 people, police and state emergency services said on Wednesday.

Dear Editor, The press stated that the Guyana Government is about to launch a huge agricultural project, that is a “Masterplan (is) being developed to enhance agricultural productivity in (the) Upper Corentyne (area).

(Trinidad Guardian) Seven years after teenager Hannah Mathura was reportedly killed and buried in a shallow grave in the backyard of the family’s compound in Valsayn, instructions have been issued for her parents to be charged with her murder.

Acknowledging that Guyana’s non-oil economy is growing rapidly, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is echoing its Article IV recommendations that this country institute policy priorities to prevent the economy from overheating, but according to former minister of finance Winston Jordan this country is already overheating.

(Trinidad Guardian) Three days after the murder of his wife Laura Sankar, a 41-year-old handyman appeared before the High Court charged with murder.

ROME (Reuters) – Italy’s parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy — a pet project of Prime Minister’s Giorgia Meloni party which activists say is meant to target same-sex partners.

Dear Editor, It was with great interest that I read Mr.

Certified esthetician and entrepreneur Falisha Hakh yesterday hosted a seminar on skincare, wellness, and entrepreneurship, targeting skincare enthusiasts and budding business owners, which emphasized the importance of self-care in both personal and professional success.

As part of the Ministry of Labour’s (MoL) ongoing efforts to uphold and enhance occupational safety and health practices in the growing oil and gas industry in Guyana, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Officer, Karen Singh, and Labour Officer, Ravi Persaud, both of the MoL, visited the offshore Stena Drillmax drillship to ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, under the Laws of Guyana, a MoL release stated.

OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday said India made “a horrific mistake” by thinking it could interfere as aggressively as it allegedly did in Canada’s sovereignty.

Some years ago, one of the annual satires (either the “Link Show” or “No Big Ting”) produced by local theatre champions Ron Robinson and Gem Madhoo, introduced the populace to a figure who became a constant on the show – ‘Officer Tek-a-Bribe’.

(CMC) – West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell and vice-captain Roston Chase were less than flattered with the pitch at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium which was used for the second T20I on Tuesday.

Dear Editor,  Kit Nascimento’s letter on Saturday 12th October was bad on history and worse on international relations.

(Reuters) – England opener Ben Duckett smashed a belligerent hundred but Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan struck three late blows to leave the second test evenly poised on an enthralling second day yesterday.

In its ongoing efforts to bolster workplace safety and health awareness across all sectors in Guyana, the Ministry of Labour’s (MoL) Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department is currently facilitating a two-day Joint Workplace Safety and Health Committee Training Programme with several employees of Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI).

(Reuters) – England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chiefs are confident a solution can be found if India do not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy, adding that India’s participation is necessary to protect the tournament’s broadcast rights.

(CMC) – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews says her teammates showed tremendous heart and grit in defeating England to qualify for the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Tuesday.

(Trinidad Express) An unidentified man was shot dead on Sunday night while allegedly attempting to rob an off-duty police officer.