Articles published on Saturday, November 2, 2024
Police are investigating an alleged robbery under arms and abduction committed on four Guyanese and six Brazilians, allegedly by unidentifiable males, all wearing masks and carrying firearms.
CALI, Colombia, (Reuters) – Countries at the U.N. COP16 summit on nature yesterday approved a measure to create a permanent body for Indigenous peoples to consult on United Nations decisions about nature conservation.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Kemi Badenoch won a race today to become the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, vowing to return the once dominant party to its founding principles to win back voters who handed the Conservatives their worst election defeat in July.
The 2020 elections fraud trial of former staff members of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is set to restart under Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty.
The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) yesterday launched an attack on the Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Claudette Singh over her decision in relation to two appointments.
Jamie Ghanie appeared yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with the murder of Guyana Defence force rank Rondel Douglas during a robbery on June 7, 2023, in North Ruimveldt.
HOUSTON, (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) yesterday edged past Wall Street’s third quarter profit estimate, boosted by strong oil output in its first full quarter that includes volumes from U.S.
On Wednesday, the Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Embassy, formalising a partnership that includes the donation of medical equipment valued at US$320,000.
The police yesterday said that there had been 44 fewer road deaths at the start of November this year compared to the same period last year.
‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal By Michaelangelo Jacobus After a topsy-turvy round-robin phase, the business end of the inaugural ‘Champion of Champions’ Futsal tournament will start this evening, with Back Circle, Gold is Money, and North East La Penitence set for action at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office in the US state of Oklahoma held a press conference on Thursday to discuss charges against a Guyanese man who is suspected of raping multiple women and teen girls in Tulsa County over an 11-year period.
As part of the Guyana Police Force’s (GPF) efforts to strengthen police-community relations, Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, yesterday visited Onderneeming Sandpit on the Essequibo Coast, in Region Two, where scores of residents turned out to air the issues affecting their community, a GPF release stated.
UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is “apocalyptic” as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas militants in the area, top United Nations officials warned yesterday.
The basketball court at the National Gymnasium comes alive tonight as the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Elite 16 tournament tips off with a doubleheader.
Dear Editor, I refer to the letter “PPP has embarked on the capture of GECOM” (SN – 31 October, 2024).
On October 24, 2024, the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital achieved a significant milestone by adding thyroidectomy to its list of surgical services.
GABORONE, (Reuters) – Botswana’s voters delivered a shock defeat to the party that has ruled them for nearly six decades, registering their anger over economic stagnation linked to a decline in the diamond trade by handing victory to opposition presidential candidate Duma Boko.
LA PAZ, (Reuters) – Bolivian President Luis Arce accused followers of his former mentor-turned-rival, Evo Morales, of being behind an armed takeover of military posts and holding soldiers hostage on Friday, ramping up tensions in the already restive Andean nation.
A summary of a study on copyright laws here with special emphasis on trade in the creative industries sector, which was commissioned earlier this year was presented by a World Trade Center Georgetown (WTCG), Guyana delegation as it wrapped up its participation in the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) members forum in New York this week.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – PepsiCo PEP.O won the dismissal of New York’s lawsuit accusing the beverage and snack-food company of polluting the environment with single-use plastic packaging, as the judge criticized the state’s attorney general, Letitia James, for bringing the case.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Petrochemical firm Braskem and 19 people were formally accused by Brazil’s police following an investigation into sinking ground in the city of Maceio related to salt mining activities, according to the police and documents seen by Reuters.
Dear Editor, The recent announcement of substantial profits by banks in Guyana is both remarkable and concerning.
The Oscar Joseph District Hospital (OJDH) in Charity, Region Two, will soon offer X-ray services to persons seeking medical attention.
PORT LOUIS, (Reuters) – Mauritius’ communications regulator ordered all internet service providers to suspend access to social media platforms on Friday until Nov.
Dear Editor, The SN Editorial on Diwali Day 2024 highlighted the critical need to transform the attitudes and culture which accept intimate-partner violence and other forms of gender-based violence as normal.
CALI, Colombia, (Reuters) – Indigenous environmental defenders in Ecuador are suffering an increasing number of threats and sometimes deadly attacks amid spiraling violence in the country, activists said during U.N.
(Trinidad Guardian) Finance Minister Colm Imbert has said he will look ” very carefully” into regulating access to forex distributed by private commercial banks.
(Reuters) – Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has been appointed manager of his home nation Trinidad and Tobago, the country’s Football Association said yesterday.
(Reuters) – Getting into the ring with Mike Tyson is likely too intimidating for most boxing fans but high-rollers looking to get closer to the action than ever before can do so by spending $2 million for ringside apron seats to his Nov.
A Chinese businesswoman operating a restaurant at Reliance, Essequibo Coast, was robbed by armed bandits on Diwali night.
(Reuters) – New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell and Will Young made half-centuries in energy-sapping conditions but the tourists were restricted to 235 by Ravindra Jadeja’s five-wicket haul before India slumped to 86-4 on the first day of the third test in Mumbai yesterday.
MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Manchester United have named Portuguese Ruben Amorim as head coach to replace Erik ten Hag, the Premier League club said on Friday, hoping one of Europe’s brightest young managers can restore them to former glories.
Dear Editor, There are fundamental flaws in the views expressed at a recent PNCR press conference by Parliamentarian Ganesh Mahipaul, and that appeared in the Stabroek News as an article titled, “Police force has become a national security risk – Mahipaul”.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Retired world champion Damon Hill doubled down on criticism of Max Verstappen yesterday, a day after Red Bull’s Formula One leader hit back at the Briton’s earlier comments about his driving.
(ESPN) How did Mumbai Indians (MI) manage to retain their core group of four superstars in Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav – as well as Tilak Varma – within INR 75 crore, the minimum retention amount assigned by IPL for five players?
(ESPN) Interim head coach Marcus Trescothick has defended his young ODI squad after their crushing eight-wicket defeat to the West Indies, saying the result is not reflective of English white-ball cricket.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Remittances sent to Mexico recorded their largest annual drop in eleven years in September, down 4.6% from the same month in 2023, according to data released yesterday by Mexico’s central bank.
(Field Level Media) Jayson Tatum scored 34 points and Jaylen Brown pumped in 25 as the Boston Celtics fended off the host Charlotte Hornets in a 124-109 victory last night.
Georgetown, once a shining example of vibrant culture and community spirit, now confronts a challenging reality.
(Field Level Media) Darius Garland scored 25 points and Donovan Mitchell added 22 as the Cleveland Cavaliers remained unbeaten with a 120-109 win over the visiting Orlando Magic yesterday.
(Field Level Media) Cam Thomas scored 32 points to continue his strong start as the Brooklyn Nets made enough plays down the stretch for a 120-112 victory over the visiting Chicago Bulls last night in New York.
(Field Level Media) De’Aaron Fox scored a game-high 31 points to help the visiting Sacramento Kings to a 123-115 win over the Atlanta Hawks yesterday.
(Field Level Media) Kristijan Kahlina made two stellar saves during the penalty-kick shootout and Charlotte FC made all three of its attempts for a 3-1 edge following a scoreless draw with Orlando City on last night at Charlotte, N.C.,
(Field Level Media) Anthony Davis had 38 points and 12 rebounds and the visiting Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors 131-125 last night.
Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 142 Introduction The response to Ram & McRae’s recent survey on the 2016 Petroleum Agreement was revealing, particularly Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s immediate dismissal of its findings and his attempt to shut down any discussion of a referendum.
Guyana’s shame is no longer subtle. No longer can we hide in the shadows wearing masks masquerading as what we are trying to be as a country.
