Daily Archive: Sunday, October 27, 2024

NEW YORK/PHILADELPHIA,  (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump headlined a rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden today that began with a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the former president.

TBILISI, (Reuters) – Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili called today for people to take to the streets to protest the results of Saturday’s disputed parliamentary election, which the electoral commission said the ruling party had won.

TOKYO, (Reuters) – Japan’s ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing at today’s national election, raising uncertainty over the make-up of the next government and the outlook for the world’s fourth-largest economy.

LA PAZ, (Reuters) – Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales said today his vehicle was hit by gunfire captured in a video, reflecting how political tensions between him and the Andean nation’s current president Luis Arce have turned violent.

GREENSBORO, North Carolina,  (Reuters) – With his third straight U.S. presidential campaign coming down to the wire, Donald Trump mused at a rally about hydrogen-powered cars exploding, lamented how difficult it is to get spray paint off limestone and marveled at how billionaire backer Elon Musk’s rocket had returned to Earth in one piece.

Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken led a Police team from Region 3 today to address concerns of residents who are living in the vicinity of the  Eclipse and District bars.

(Trinidad Express) Trinidad and Tobago could be facing a shortage of basic food items as wholesalers who import the majority of these goods have been unable to access foreign exchange from the Exim Bank in two months.

-residents unimpressed with efforts of EPA, Exxon By Milton Grannum A number of residents of Crane on the West Coast of Demerara have spent the past month grappling with an unexplained substance seeping through the tiles in their homes, creating uncertainty and fear.

A bandit died yesterday after being fatally chopped in the Port Mourant Market after he and an accomplice had robbed a goldsmith.

-residents say they need help By Khadidja Ba A number of migrants from Venezuela have squatted in parts of the Ruby Backdam and Good Hope Sea Dam and this has led to problems with drainage and access to arable lands and residents there want the authorities to intervene and provide assistance.

Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) has assured shareholders that the fire at its Diamond location last month will not affect their dividends, even as the company’s insurance provider continues investigations for assets that are fully insured.

The 2023 Report of the Office of the Auditor General has pointed out that work on a $2b wharf for the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has been delayed as when auditors checked in June this year the contractor had not been mobilized to the site.

Dear Editor, Some weeks ago, I heard that His Excellency, the President of Guyana, appeared in the National Assembly to deliver a message in accordance with his powers and rights.

A new $95 million children’s playpark was commissioned at the National Park in Georgetown on Friday.

Dear Editor, When the President announced a $10 billion set aside to solve NIS problems we were elated that finally the Jaganite working-class PPP Government has had some compassion on poor people, and they would right the wrongs committed by the NIS that has created many victims, some of whom died without receiving any benefits.

Despite claims made by the family of the 18-year-old motorcyclist, Tevin Griffith, who was suspected to be speeding along Mandela Avenue in the vicinity of Pineapple Street, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, when he died on the night of October 22, there is no evidence to suggest another person was involved in the accident.

Dear Editor, The recent announcement of a $100,000 cash grant to citizens could serve as an unintended referendum on the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), offering a unique opportunity for the party to assess its standing among supporters and, more importantly, its relevance in today’s political landscape.

APNU and the AFC have condemned what they called the withdrawal from them of the 2023 report of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) In a joint statement, they said that the Order Paper for the 10th October sitting of the National Assembly sent out on the 3rd October to members clearly indicated that the PCA 2023 Report was to be circulated to members on the 20th October.

The Greens and Golds dance show is now entering its sixth iteration, which is quite an achievement.

(ESPN Cricinfo) – After a series in which they consistently failed to get the rub of the green, the stars finally aligned for the West Indies as they ended their tour of Sri Lanka with a morale-boosting win.

 Police are investigating an armed robbery committed at a supermarket owned by a Chinese national.

Dear Editor, I thank Dr. Bertrand Ramcharan for his response `Intended or not, I would say the facts speak for themselves’ (SN – 26, October, 2024), wherein he doubles down rhetorically on the ‘incontrovertible’ quality of his opinions:  “First, is there meaningful consultation with the Opposition, and are Parliamentary Committees functioning as intended?

‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal An evening of upsets highlighted the final group stage round in the inaugural ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal Championship, as powerhouses Bent Street A and Sparta Boss were eliminated on Friday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

When he was 16 years old, Jermaine Joseph of Wismar, Linden gained admission to the Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) to pursue the diploma in agriculture.

The road rage incident in which national cyclist Christopher Hochan was injured on October 8th on Sheriff Street has been amicably settled and there will be no charges.

Dear Editor, A 29-year-old single mother, Kimberly is reaching out for assistance to rebuild her life after a devastating fire five months ago left her and her five children homeless and struggling to make ends meet.

– senior local players opt out of training The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has remained silent following the publication of a signed correspondence from Golden Jaguars members detailing shortcomings associated with the administration of the programme, with members of the local contingent opting against training in protest.

Spaniards, Assassa Ballers, and Bomberz recorded lopsided wins when the New Era/ExxonMobil Futsal Championship commenced on Friday evening at the Retrieve Tarmac, Linden.

As part of its efforts to create jobs and reduce unemployment throughout the country with the support of the private sector, the Government of Guyana partnered with a business process outsourcing (BPO) company to host a job fair in Region Ten.

Dear Editor, Queen’s College alumni have gathered in Guyana to celebrate the institution’s 180th birthday this week, and the word “excellence” is in the air. 

 TBILISI, (Reuters) – Georgia’s most powerful man won a parliamentary election on Saturday, according to early official results, a victory which opposition politicians refused to recognise, alleging “falsification”.

President Irfaan Ali of Guyana, and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore, recently held a high-level discussion, underscoring the growing partnership between the two countries, a release from the Office of the President stated on Thursday.

Dear Editor, On Friday, October 18th, Professor Janette Bulkan published a letter in the Stabroek News titled, `These wild presidential and DPI exaggerations, minus verifiable sources, ought to seriously be fact-checked by Stabroek News’.

NOVI/KALAMAZOO, Michigan,  (Reuters) – Republican Donald Trump appealed to Muslim voters in Michigan yesterday as Michelle Obama made an impassioned plea on behalf of Kamala Harris at the Democrat’s own rally in the battleground state.

A total of 1,502 teachers, the second-largest cohort in the institution’s history, crossed the podium at the Cyril Potter College of Education’s graduation ceremony on Friday.

DUBAI/JERUSALEM/CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Iran yesterday played down Israel’s overnight air attack against Iranian military targets, saying it caused only limited damage, as U.S.

Courts Pee Wee Football Marian Academy and Santa Rosa of Region #1 will contest the final of the Courts Optical Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Championship following hard-fought semifinal wins yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, The ongoing contretemps over the Guyanese Police Force’s (GPF) endemic corruption and proclivity to violence is symptomatic of deeper underlying structural conditions, originating in its colonial origins and immediate post-independence history.

-Auditor General’s 2023 Report The 2023 Report by the Office of the Auditor General on the public accounts has disclosed that 93 persons are occupying government quarters in Region Four though they are not entitled to this.

Dear Editor, You can tell a lot about the strength or weakness of a nation by the way young people treat senior citizens.

The inaugural ‘One Guyana’ Franchise Tapeball Cup was launched yesterday at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.

LISBON,  (Reuters) – Thousands of people took to the main avenue of downtown Lisbon yesterday to protest police violence, several days after a policeman shot a Cape Verde-born Portuguese resident, triggering a wave of unrest.

As part of its ongoing efforts to improve operational, investigative and transparency in policing in the Guyana Police Force (GPF), a Body-Cam training session was held recently at the Bartica Police Station’s Zara Training Centre to acquaint ranks with the functional aspects of the new body cameras, a GPF release stated.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – A gang attack in Port-au-Prince forced residents to flee their homes yesterday as the gangs operating in and around the Haitian capital ramp up attacks on areas they do not yet control.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Israeli forces withdrew from a hospital complex in northern Gaza yesterday, one day after storming it, and the Palestinian enclave’s health ministry said the troops had detained dozens of male medical staffers and some of the patients.

ExxonMobil Guyana will serve as the title sponsor for the inaugural Global Super League (GSL), which is scheduled from November 26th-December 7th at the National Stadium in Providence.

Dear Editor, I do not agree with Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo’s view that trust in the Guyanese society is so low and as such, the environment is not conducive for shared governance or for the parliamentary political parties to develop a 10 – 15 years national development plan, as Mr.

As part of the ongoing celebrations for Queen’s College’s 180th anniversary, the Ministry of Health on Friday hosted current and former students for a commemorative plaque-laying ceremony.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s environmental protection agency IBAMA has imposed 365 million reais ($64 million) in fines on cattle ranches and meat packers, including the world’s largest JBS SA JBSS3.SA,

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the government said, lambasting a $2 billion arms sale package by the United States to Taiwan.

Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing me space in the newspaper to offer congratulations to academic, journalist and human rights activist, Freddie Kissoon for completing thirty-six years as a newspaper columnist.

Dear Editor, Permit me to bring to your attention an important initiative that aims to enhance the quality of education for students with disabilities and promote inclusivity within our education system.

In 1961 the PPP was elected as the government for the second time, 1957 being the first.

Introduction I believe that the most effective way to commence a discussion of the topic headlined above, is for me to provide readers with the basic rationale behind its selection.

In any given situation we assume that people, including ourselves, will act sensibly.

There is a subtle message that hides in every beautiful facet of the world.

The Guyana Media and Communication Academy has launched a series of engagement and training sessions to improve radio broadcasting skills in hinterland and remote communities, a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI) stated on Friday.

An online forum, aimed at illuminating the often-overlooked importance of mental well-being for those navigating a cancer diagnosis and its rigorous treatments, including chemotherapy, was held on October 15th to coincide with Cancer Awareness Month.

Diwali is fast approaching. While sacred for Hindus, it offers visual delights for non-Hindus.

The Guyana Women in Chess Community (GWICC) is on a mission to increase women and girls’ participation in chess and will today host another Queenside Rapid Chess Tournament encouraging female chess players of all skill levels. 

By Khamisi Slowe Teaching is not just a job but a lifelong passion for Headmistress Jennifer Cumberbatch, who has stood firm and steadfast as a lighthouse guiding generations of students toward knowledge and self-discovery.

APIA, Samoa,  (Reuters) – Commonwealth leaders, ending a week-long summit in Samoa, said yesterday the time had come for a discussion on whether Britain should commit to reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

 By Nigel Westmaas   The contribution of early radical movements and individuals in British Guiana (Guyana) to the anti-colonial, labour, and nationalist movements is an underexplored but pivotal aspect of the country’s history.

It’s not right. And it’s not nice. Y’all know about certain things and keep the information to yourselves.

(Reuters) – India collapsed to a humiliating series defeat at home, their first for 12 years, when they were bowled out for 245 by New Zealand in their chase of 359 on the third day of the second test yesterday as Mitchell Santner took six wickets.

Brad Anderson’s “The Silent Hour” adds a mild twist to a familiar genre tale and delivers a surprisingly efficient jolt of energy to the month in new releases.

“I was molested when I was 12 years old and you know what was the worst part of it?

In the Programme Notes for the recently performed KFC Link Show 37 it is written that the director and producers Ron Robinson and Gem Madhoo-Nascimento, when they founded the show, were the first to pay performers and were responsible for the introduction of the practice of fees being paid for work in theatre in Guyana.

I am not much of a beer drinker or a big drinker for that matter under any circumstances, but saying yes to Oktoberfest in Munich was an easy one.

Breaking Down Sexual Offences This week we will break down a somewhat technical legal rule of evidence in criminal proceedings.

(Reuters) – Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan combined to destroy England and bowl Pakistan to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the deciding third test and secure a memorable 2-1 series victory yesterday.

(Reuters) – Reuters News has restored to its website an investigation into mercenary hacking after a New Delhi court lifted a takedown order it issued last year.

The BRICS summit hosted by President Vladimir Putin which was held in Kazan, Russia, concluded on Thursday.

LUCAS STOCK INDEX (LSI) The Lucas Stock Index fell 0.012 percent on the sale of 41,161 shares during the third period of trading in October 2024. 

(Trinidad Guardian) McCartha Linda “Calypso Rose” Sandy-Lewis was among eight icons in Tobago honoured by the Tobago House of Assembly on Friday.