Daily Archive: Sunday, October 20, 2024

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today canceled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit, following medical advice to temporarily avoid long-haul flights after a head injury at home that caused a minor brain hemorrhage.

(Reuters) – Hurricane Oscar has made landfall on Great Inagua island in the Bahamas and is expected to reach Guantanamo or Holguin in Cuba on Sunday afternoon, the U.S.

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – Cuba’s efforts to restore power to the island were derailed for a third time late yesterday, Cuban authorities said shortly before midnight, leaving millions in the dark and raising fresh questions over the viability of the government’s bid to reestablish electrical service.

DHAKA, (Reuters) – Floods in Bangladesh have destroyed an estimated 1.1 million metric tons of rice, according to data from the agriculture ministry, prompting the country to ramp up imports of the staple grain amid soaring food prices.

(Reuters) – Ukraine struck a manufacturer of military explosives deep inside Russian territory overnight, as well as storage infrastructure at a military airfield in the Lipetsk region, Kyiv’s General Staff said in a statement today.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern Gaza’s town of Beit Lahiya, with more than 40 wounded, the Palestinian enclave’s health ministry said on Sunday.

This is the tenth year since US-based Guyanese Judith Richmond was diagnosed with breast cancer and she has had time to reflect on health and wellness and now urges people to be proactive in living healthy lifestyles and to take heed of public health awareness programmes.

By Mia Anthony President Irfaan Ali last evening officially opened the Aiden, a Best Western franchise hotel at the corner of Oronoque and Robb streets, with a nod to the crucial role of local investment and the importance of global competitiveness in Guyana’s hospitality sector.

By Rae Wiltshire Damali Cox shared that crocheting has been a tradition in her family for generations.

By Marcelle Thomas Even as Guyanese-American developer Kris Persaud of Tri-Star Investments forges ahead with development of its shorebase at Versailles, West Bank Demerara (WBD), the company has entered into a long-term lease agreement with the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) for nearly 100 acres of more land in other areas, distances away but also on the WBD.

By Subhana Shiwmangal Toronto, Canada-based Guyanese-born artiste and founder of Canadian music company, Reggae Kingdom, Matusala Mannings, recently visited Guyana to promote two concerts, motivate local artistes and provide a platform for them to showcase their talent.

Guyanese Arian Dahlia Richmond has secured the prestigious title of Miss Global International 2024 at a pageant held at the Hotel Indigo in the Cayman Islands on October 13, besting 18 contestants from around the world.

By Marcelle Thomas Recent sugar production figures for this year show continuing dismal performances with the industry already short of even half of its projections; the Rose Hall Estate is the worst of all,   coming in at only at 33% of its budgeted figures as of last week.

Last Wednesday was World Food Day 2024. The theme this year was “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.”

Following months of silence on the controversial Bamia Primary School construction, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo announced on Thursday that it was completed.

The police are still on the hunt for Okeemo Arak Brummell of Bel Air Springs who is accused of being among three men posing as members of the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) and abducted an Aurora Gold Mining Inc employee from the Giftland Mall, Turkeyen, and took him to his home where he was forced to hand over $9.5 million.

-as it ‘assiduously’ addresses concerns The University of Guyana (UG) has issued a statement in an effort to clarify what it said is the current situation in response to the plethora of inquiries regarding the announcement by President Irfaan Ali in Guyana of free tuition at the University of Guyana.

-following reports of illegalities at Mocha/Arcadia The government is warning Regional Democratic Councils (RDC) and Neighbourhood Democratic Councils (NDC) to immediately cease and desist from any attempts to sell or lease state lands and anyone found doing so will face legal consequences.

As part of its Cancer Month awareness activities, the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Bhagwans Optical observed annual breast cancer day with a mini-health fair yesterday outside of the Ministry of Home Affairs building on Brickdam.

Dear Editor,  The October 11th Stabroek News Editorial quite rightly states that Culture should not be combined with Youth and Sports. President

Thirty medical students took a step closer to realising their career goals when they graduated from the Texila American University Guyana on Friday at the Princess Ramada Hotel Poolside, Providence, East Bank Demerara.

Courts Pee Wee Football – Marian Academy, Santa Rosa, Belladrum advance to semis A new champion will be crowned in the Courts Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Championship as titleholder St.

The government’s plan to supply potable water to all hinterland communities remains on track as the Minister within the Ministry of Housing & Water, Susan Rodrigues, accompanied by Regional Chairman, Brian Allicock; Guyana Water Inc (GWI) Hinterland Service Director, Ramchand Jailall, and other technical staff, officially commissioned a $23 million water supply system in Quiko Village, located in South-Central Rupununi, Region Nine, a release from the ministry stated on Friday.

CAC Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships -El Salvador’s Pineda wins Pro Card Guyana’s Rawle Greene and Remalton Siland kept the Golden Arrowhead flying high as they secured respective gold medals when the Central America & Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships commenced yesterday at the National Cultural Centre, Mandela Avenue.

Dear Editor, Reference a letter from Mr. Vishnu Bisram published in the newspaper 17th October 2024 captioned “Announce that the 1980 constitution was born out of fraud thus making it illegal” apparently it was in reference to an editorial by SN “Ramkarran and CRC” (Sep 22)  which was also in reference to an earlier letter from Ralph Ramkarran.

Carlson Babb, a 32-year-old resident of West Indian Housing Scheme, Bartica, was fined a total of $235,000 when he appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on Friday charged with multiple traffic offences.

Dear Editor, Before he sat down to write; ‘No one will deny Janet Jagan’s role but she should not be exculpated from responsibility for the problems we inherited,’ published in S/N 6.10.24.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (ESPN Cricinfo) – Some pictures speak more than words can convey.

Leondro Antonio Torres, a 30-year-old resident of Bartica, was fined $200,000 on Friday when he appeared before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed in the Bartica Magistrate’s Court, charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Dear Editor, The government is praised for doling out a grant to nationals.

(ESPN Cricinfo) – Test cricket showed off in all its glory as India, led by the impish Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant, threatened to pull off the unthinkable in an audacious manner.

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT/CAIRO (Reuters) – Israel struck what it said were Hezbollah arms facilities in southern Beirut on Saturday after the Lebanese armed group fired rockets into northern Israel and a spokesman said a drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s holiday home.

Dear Editor, The Government of Guyana should reconsider any suggestion to use Neighborhood Democratic Councils (NDCs) to distribute the GY$100,000 cash grants or any cash grants for that matter.

Omeca Primo, a 36-year-old Georgetown businesswoman, was remanded to prison after she  appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Friday, charged with 13 counts of obtaining by false pretence.

(Trinidad Express) Three women died in a crash in Tobago before dawn today.

SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea’s foreign minister said a new multilateral sanctions monitoring team led by the United States was “utterly unlawful and illegitimate”, state media reported on Sunday.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Gunmen killed a Mozambique opposition lawyer and a party official after firing multiple rounds at a car in which they were travelling on Saturday, rights groups said, ratcheting up tensions ahead of protests against a disputed election result.

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) – A Guatemalan judge on Friday ruled that jailed journalist Jose Zamora can leave prison and be held in house arrest after over 800 days behind bars.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Guyana and the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of strengthening collaboration in the provision of emergency support for forcibly displaced persons and host communities in Guyana, a UNHCR release announced yesterday.

Dear Editor, It was quite disturbing to read the headline of a recent letter in your newspaper.

KYIV (Reuters) – The involvement of North Korean troops in the Russian invasion of Ukraine would be a “huge” escalation risk, Ukraine’s foreign minister told a joint press conference alongside his French counterpart in Kyiv on Saturday.

Dear Editor, I’m writing in regards to the three workers who lost their lives at their workplaces.

Moot Court Guyana (MCG) announced the launch of its first mooting competition of the 2024/2025 academic year with its International Law Mooting Competition (ILMC) which was held on Friday, a MCG release stated.

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s securities regulator CVM accused eight former executives of retailer Americanas (AMER3.SA)

Perhaps the most astonishing thing to emerge from the Annual Report of the Police Complaints Authority for 2023 which was made public recently, was that after interviews had been conducted with over 300 police officers from senior superintendent to rural constable none demonstrated substantial knowledge of critical laws or the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.

SHENGJIN, Albania (Reuters) – An Italian coastguard vessel collected migrants that were held in reception centres in Albania and transferred them to Italy on Saturday, after a court ruling dealt a blow to Rome’s plans to house migrants picked up at sea outside the EU.

Police have issued wanted bulletins for two men in connection with the killing of Aubrey Richardson, who died from injuries sustained during a robbery on August 24, 2024.

Beavers maintained their lead at the standings in the West Demerara Football Association Senior Men’s League, defeating Crane Rovers 4-0 at the Uitvlugt Community Centre ground.

Economic commentary by Christopher Ram Introduction The announcement of an immediate $200,000 per household among a Santa’s list of gifts, was met one day later by the removal of the word “immediate” followed by announcements, revisions, and clarifications regarding the cash grant initiative which had received widespread acclaim.

GH Renovations T20 Cricket Cornelia Ida (CI), Leonora, and Canal #2 recorded comfortable victories when the West Demerara Cricket Association sanctioned GH Renovations T20 Championship continued.

Swami Vivekananda, an Indian monk and philosopher, once said, “If you think yourselves strong, strong you will be.”

Link Show fans who may have missed seeing the KFC Link Show 37 back in July, are in luck as they will have the opportunity to attend a final performance later this month, a release from the production company has announced.

“The Substance”, a French (allegedly) satirical body-horror film with an American cast from director/writer/co-producer Coralie Fargeat wears its allegorical underpinnings overtly.

Breaking down the Sexual Offences Act Today I will break down section 69 of the Sexual       Offences Act, Cap 8:03, Laws of Guyana (“The       SOA”).

Link Show 37 returns to the National Cultural Centre for a repeat performance on October 26 at 8 pm.

In this week’s edition of In Search of West Indies Cricket, Part 1.5 of a two-part series, Roger Seymour takes a look behind the scenes of the West Indies’ last-minute rescue act to save an International Cricket Tournament in Toronto, Canada.

It has been approximately one week since I became a German citizen, and no, I haven’t given up my Guyanese citizenship to attain it.

HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba’s government said on Saturday it had made some progress in gradually re-establishing electrical service across the island, including to hospitals and parts of the capital Havana, after state-run media earlier reported the national grid had collapsed for a second time in 24 hours.

After five rounds of the 2024 US Chess Championships being held in St Louis, Missouri, favourite grandmasters Fabiano Caruana and Carissa Yip were leading the competition.

Dear Editor, Recently, I visited the Republic Bank (Water Street Branch) to get a new ATM card.

(CMC) – Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Dr. Kishore Shallow, has revealed plans for a new domestic T20 competition in 2025, aimed at determining which team will represent the West Indies at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (LA28).

GCB Inter-County Super50 Demerara easily retained their Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Inter-County Super50 Championship yesterday, dismissing a lump challenge from Essequibo to win by seven wickets at the GCC ground, Bourda.

Someone read a column of mine and meeting me asked very sincerely What is the practical value of Poetry, Ian?

This article under the caption of “November 22 and 23,” now slightly amended, was published on 23 November 2015 about Stanley Greaves, but included references to Roy Brummel and Wordsworth McAndrew, cultural and artistic giants in their own right. Since