Daily Archive: Monday, November 4, 2024

READING, Pennsylvania/ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania,  (Reuters) – Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both predicted victory as they campaigned across Pennsylvania today in the final, frantic day of an exceptionally close U.S. presidential

ABU DHABI,  (Reuters) – The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is very positive on demand for oil in both the short and long term, Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said at an energy industry event in Abu Dhabi today.

Around 11 homes were destroyed by high winds yesterday in the South Pakaraimas village of Karasabai.

(Reuters) – Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q,” was a huge influence on American music in his work with artists ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music in his collaborations with Michael Jackson.

-despite billions in subventions Even with a $15b subvention for 2023, GuySuCo recorded a $4.7b loss, according to the corporation’s preliminary audit report and the forecast is that the  trend will continue as projections show that the 2024 production figure will be the worst in the corporation’s history.

-despite gov’t investment in production Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has expressed his dissatisfaction with the increase in the price of brackish water shrimp despite the heavy government input in boosting production.

Caribbean Cycling Championships – first Guyanese to medal since 2009 By Michelangelo Jacobus Guyana’s leading cyclist, Briton John, has further cemented his budding legacy in the sport by becoming only the fourth Guyanese cyclist to medal in the Men’s Elite 155km Road Race at the Caribbean Cycling Championships yesterday.

The University of Guyana yesterday announced its 2024 list of awardees of honorary doctorates in this year’s convocation exercises and it includes businessman Chris Fernandes, broadcaster Vic Insanally and Baron Foods founder, Ronald Ramjattan among others.  

The Alliance for Change (AFC) has raised concerns about the state of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) and the broader industry.

CWI Regional Super50 The Guyana Harpy Eagles crashed to their second defeat in three games, losing by a wicket to the Barbados Pride yesterday at the Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad and Tobago.

‘Champion of Champion’ Futsal – North East, Gold is Money, Stabroek Ballers advance Another major upset occurred in the inaugural edition of the Bent Street ‘Champion of Champion’ Futsal tournament, as favourite Back Circle was eliminated by North Ruimveldt, losing 1-4 on Saturday evening at the quarterfinal round at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill told  Stabroek News yesterday that investigations are continuing into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five army personnel on December 6, 2023.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Saturday said that it has grown increasingly concerned by the non-compliance with Guyana’s laws and regulations by retailers and supermarkets— particularly as it relates to quality and standards of goods being provided to consumers and the flouting of labour and tax laws.

Defending champion Chase Academy, as well as Dolphin Secondary and Waramuri, amassed victories to maintain their perfect records when the Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football continued yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor,  I believe it will be useful to remind ourselves of the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act (FMAA) which is one of the framework laws that guide the process for the “Payment Authority” (see Section 31), “Payments from the Consolidated Funds” (see Section 52) and the “Accounting Procedures” (see Section 54) associated with all payments from the government coffers.

The Stanleytown Bridge, a vital connector between Canals No. 2 Polder and the Wales/Patentia area, was set to reopen during the course of last night following emergency repairs aimed at restoring its structural integrity.

GCB/BetCage National T20 League Action in the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) BetCage sponsored National T20 League continued yesterday with a double-header at Pomona in Essequibo with home franchise Essequibo Jaguars along with Demerara Pitbulls mauling the Berbice Piranhas and Demerara Hawks, respectively. 

Dear Editor, The rejection and silence on the proposed referendum to vote on changing the PSA with Exxon is confirmation of the lack of concern for our citizens’ purse.

Elite 16 Basketball Championship Ravens and Colts recorded dominant wins when the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Elite 16 Championship commenced on Saturday night at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

DETROIT/KINSTON, North Carolina, (Reuters) – Democrat Kamala Harris made her closing pitch for the U.S.

Members of the Joint Services were on the ground in the Deep South Rupununi yesterday combing the area near Bashaizon Village and along the Takutu River in search of the armed gunmen who were involved in Saturday’s robbery and abduction.

Dear Editor, Just when I thought that SN’s equivalent of “60 Minutes”, its closely followed cost-of-living series, would have to be wrapped in cottonwool and mothballed, the PPP Government came and gave it an extension on life.

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Israeli airstrikes killed at least 31 people in the Gaza Strip yesterday, Palestinian medics said, with nearly half of the deaths in northern areas where the army has waged a month-long campaign it says is aimed at preventing Hamas from regrouping.

(Trinidad Guardian) Minister of Finance Colm Imbert has announced the forex window at the EximBank for essential imports, created during the Covid-19 pandemic, has been resumed in a restructured format.

The Executive of the Guyana Press Association (GPA) yesterday presented its Audited Financial Statement 2023 at a General Members meeting held at the Theatre Guild in Kingston.

CALI, Colombia,  (Reuters) – Wealthy nations appeared to hit a limit with how much they are willing to pay to conserve nature around the world, instead shifting their focus at the two-week U.N.

(Trinidad Guardian) The reduction of the US-dollar spending limit on credit cards issued by local commercial banks continues to be a major problem as it is putting a sleeper hold on local businesses and also forcing them to use several credit cards to import goods.

Dear Editor, ‘Apologise for what’ is being asked?  For several things, like, having the country go all the way to CCJ regarding 33 is not the half of 65 and causing the delay in the holding of elections by the constitutional due date following the successful passage of NCM in 2018.  

Police in Regional Division #2 have deployed a Joint Services patrol. 

Dear Editor, Minister Ramson and his team need to answer about the 2021 promised redesigned multi-purpose facility for Cornelia Ida Cricket Club Ground.

One Side and the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) recorded victories when the New Era/ExxonMobil Futsal Championship continued on Saturday evening at the Retrieve Tarmac, Linden.

(Trinidad Guardian) Shell Trinidad and Tobago Limited has launched a composting initiative, “Platform to Plant,” to transform food waste from its Poinsettia offshore platform into compost.

PAIPORTA, Spain, (Reuters) – Hundreds of residents of a Valencia suburb particularly badly hit by last week’s deadly floods protested yesterday during a visit by Spanish King Felipe, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, with some throwing mud at them.

The Guyana Court of Appeal last week lowered the prison sentences of convicted killers Anthony De Paul Hope and Ralph Tyndall, who were initially sentenced to 62 and 55 years, respectively, for the 2007 murder of 56-year-old Colleen Forrester.

Dear Editor, In a few weeks, both Guyana and America will remember the tragic events of November 18, 1978, when Congressman Leo Ryan was killed investigating Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple in Jonestown.

CHISINAU, (Reuters) – Moldova’s pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at yesterday’s closely-fought presidential election, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo, her rival backed by the traditionally pro-Russian Socialist Party.

Apart from the perplexing and injurious unwillingness of the PPP/C Government to bring ExxonMobil and company back to the negotiating table to staunch the haemorrhaging of money due to Guyana and its people, it is also failing on accountability for the auditing of the massive expenses claimed by the Stabroek Block venturers.

Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in the area of ‘D’  Field, Sophia in Georgetown about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

Last week, Transparency International (TI) reported that former President of Peru, Alejandro Toledo, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for collusion and money laundering.

By Farah Nibbs Farah Nibbs is Assistant Professor of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Editor’s Note: This article first appeared in The Conversation on October 22, 2024.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who sustained a head injury last month, underwent imaging tests yesterday in Brasilia, with the medical report saying his condition has remained stable.

(Reuters) – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen had his fourth Formula One title within reach after a stunning drive to victory from 17th on the grid in Brazil yesterday dealt a shattering blow to Lando Norris’s hopes.

(Reuters) – New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory on day three of the third and final test in Mumbai yesterday.