Daily Archive: Monday, October 21, 2024

The Government of Guyana (GoG), through the Ministry of Natural Resources has announced the award of contracts, through the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), to market Guyana’s share of crude from the three Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels.

Between January 1, 2024, and October 13, 2024, 36 motorcyclists lost their lives on our roads, a 20% decrease compared to 45 fatalities during the same period in 2023.

The EPA says it has instructed ExxonMobil to begin its own probe of the seepage of a noxious substance at Crane, West Coast Demerara.

The troops deployed to Grenada to assist in restoration efforts following the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl returned home on Sunday and were welcomed in a reception held at Air Station London, Timehri, according to a release yesterday from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF).

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan authorities have arrested former industry and oil minister Pedro Tellechea, Attorney General Tarek Saab said today, the latest high-profile detention connected to management of Venezuela’s sanctioned oil industry.

ABUJA,  (Reuters) – Nigeria has blocked Shell’s SHEL.L sale of its entire onshore and shallow-water oil operations, but approved a similar deal by Exxon Mobil XOM.N,

– fatalities set to surpass last year’s The Ministry of Home Affairs launched its “Do the Right Thing” campaign on Friday with a focus on the upcoming National Road Safety Month in November in an effort to emphasise its goal to promote safe practices and behaviours by road users.

– Ali announces at sod turning for Lethem Hospital, Tabatinga school President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that a group of Brazilian investors have signalled interest in establishing a medical school in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) and his government is on board to make it a reality.

The Global Opportunities Committee of the Atlanta Black Chambers of the US (GOU-ABC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the local Black Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) outlining mutual agreement between the two organisations to collaborate on exploring and promoting business opportunities to the benefit of their respective members.

BEIRUT/CAIRO (Reuters) – Israel said late on Sunday it was preparing attacks on sites linked to the financial operations of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group within hours and told residents to leave those areas immediately, as it intensified assaults there and in Gaza.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised questions about accountability and proper governance in the Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazaruni) administration over the issue of more than 100 people living rent free in government housing there since 2018, at the discretion of Regional Executive Officer (REO) Kerwin Ward.

(ESPN Cricinfo) – October 20 can be written in big, bold letters as one of New Zealand cricket’s unforgettable dates.

CHISINAU (Reuters) – Moldovans voted on Sunday in a presidential election and a referendum that could make or break their country’s efforts to join the European Union, after allegations of Russian interference.

Nearly a month after he was abducted on Main Street, Georgetown, the police are no closer to finding Joshua David, much to the anguish and disappointment of his family and relatives.

NAIROBI (Reuters) – Kenya’s impeached deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, said on Sunday his security protection team had been withdrawn and that President William Ruto would be responsible if anything happened to him.

(CMC) – Sri Lanka’s Captain Charith Asalanka and debutant Nishan Madushka both scored brisk half centuries to help their side register a five wicket win over the West Indies in the opening, rain-affected One Day International at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium yesterday.

Stabroek News spoke to members of the public at Spring Garden, Essequibo Coast, Region Two and Mabaruma, Region One about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

Dear Editor, The name of Assistant Police Commissioner Calvin Brutus has been echoing around Guyana for the last few months and his legal saga recently gained new life both before the courts and on social media.

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) – Billionaire Elon Musk promised on Saturday to give away $1 million each day until November’s election to someone who signs his online petition, with the first prize awarded at a PAC event supporting Republican Donald Trump, raising questions about the legality of the payments.

A 27-year-old hairdresser of Wismar, Linden has been hospitalised after she was shot by a masked gunman at her salon at Cocoa Road, Wismar.

Dear Editor, Please permit me to comment on the headline: Guyana has avoided the ‘middle-income trap’ – World Bank report, SN, October 19, 2024.

JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world’s third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues such as corruption that plague the country and to make it more self-sufficient.

CWI Regional Super50 The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) panel of selectors late on Saturday night announced the Guyana Harpy Eagles squad, which will be representing the nation at the upcoming Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Super50 Championship.

OTTAWA (Reuters) – The two main parties contesting an election in the western Canadian province of British Columbia were tied after most votes had been counted, provisional results showed on Sunday, and it could be days before a winner emerges.

Dear Editor, In recent weeks, the government of Guyana has announced multi-billion-dollar contracts aimed at upgrading the road and drainage infrastructure in Regions Four and Six.

Georgetown Football League Riddim Squad and Vengy recorded easy wins in the Georgetown Football Association Senior Men’s League on Saturday evening at the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence.

Police are looking for the driver of motorcar PSS 8190, in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred early yesterday morning on the public road at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo.

(Reuters) – New Zealand secured an eight-wicket win for their first test victory in India since 1988 as the Black Caps chased down 107 and humbled the home side early on the final day of the rain-interrupted series opener yesterday.

‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal – North East, Back Circle, Gold is Money march on Sparta Boss was pushed to the brink of elimination in the Bent Street ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Championship, following an unexpected 0-1 loss to North Ruimveldt on Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) – Unidentified people abducted, beat and seriously injured a senior Tanzanian opposition party official before dumping her in a forest, her party said on Sunday, a month after a similar abduction and murder of another of its party leaders.

Dear Editor, In the English alphabet, after letter L as in Leonora, is M as in money, followed by N as in noise.

Policy Forum Guyana’s (PFG) “Waste to Win” challenge, an initiative aimed at combating plastic pollution, successfully wrapped up on Saturday at the Regency Hotel & Suites in Georgetown.

HAVANA (Reuters) – Millions of Cubans awoke on Sunday to find their homes still without power after another partial grid failure overnight, deepening a crisis that has raised questions over the viability of the government’s efforts to reestablish electrical service.

In last week’s article, we discussed the proposed appointment of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, to the position of Commissioner of Police.

Dear Editor, Was the PPP/C unaware of ‘sanctity of contract’ when it promised in its manifesto to engage the oil and gas companies in re-negotiation?

ATLANTA/PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) – With the U.S. presidential election little more than two weeks away, Democrat Kamala Harris visited two churches on Sunday while her Republican rival, Donald Trump, visited another kind of American temple: a McDonald’s.

(Trinidad Express) ANSA McAL, the conglomerate named last year as the preferred bidder to acquire Trincity Mall, has withdrawn from the transaction.

Anytime a senior member of the police force is facing allegations of the type that have beset Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus, the country has a major problem on its hands as it relates to law enforcement.

Charles Leclerc won his third grand prix title of the F1 season at a memorable U.S.

The Ministry of Housing and Water has announced the fast-tracking of the installation of essential infrastructure to encourage occupancy in the new Golden Grove housing development on the East Bank of Demerara.

By Savitri Persaud Dr. Savitri Persaud is a Postdoctoral Fellow and Qualitative Research Lead at the University of Toronto in the Department of Health and Society and previously the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.