Daily Archive: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, (Reuters) – Republican Donald Trump defeated Democrat Kamala Harris in the battleground state of North Carolina in yesterday’s U.S.

In response to mounting concerns about the MV MA Lisha, which serves the Georgetown to North West District route, the government has pledged swift action to address passenger complaints and improve service, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said today.

(Reuters) – A member of Antigua and Barbuda’s parliament was found dead at his home early today and police in the Caribbean island nation are investigating the case as a possible murder, according to local media outlet Times Caribbean Online.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Control of the U.S. Congress is at stake today in elections that could flip both the House of Representatives and the Senate, while still leaving Capitol Hill divided between Donald Trump’s Republicans and Kamala Harris’ Democrats.

(Trinidad Guardian) Five foreign used-car dealerships have been ordered to pay almost $24 million in compensation to ANSA Bank for their roles in a fraudulent loan conspiracy.

The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) yesterday called for a suspension of mining operations following Saturday’s hair-raising robbery and kidnapping which is suspected to have been carried out by a gang from Brazil.

The Department of Public Information (DPI) yesterday said that President Irfaan Ali has expressed his displeasure at the slothful works at the Maternal and Paediatric Hospital, Ogle, East Coast Demerara and has instructed that these be expedited to facilitate a mid-2025 completion.

Magistrate Tuanna Hardy yesterday denied pretrial liberty to poultry vendor Seeindra Marimutoo who was charged with the murder of a robber.

-five persons injured A powerful wind storm swept through the South Pakaraimas village of Karasabai on Sunday, wreaking havoc and destroying approximately 17 homes, according to the Regional Democratic Council.

One of the hostages in Saturday’s daring robbery in the Deep South Rupu-nuni was forced to electronically transfer money to Brazil, the police said in a release yesterday.

By Milton Grannum The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday revisited Crane on the West Coast of Demerara for more sampling of a mysterious substance that has been oozing in several houses.

A 56-year-old food stall owner from Linden, identified as Nigel Somersall, was fatally shot early yesterday morning.

Justice Zamilla Ally-Seepaul yesterday granted an adjournment to murder accused Collin Hazel after he requested additional time to retain counsel.

GCB/Betcage National T20 League By Michaelangelo Jacobus All-rounder Carlos La Rose turned in a solid performance with bat and ball to push the Demerara Hawks to a 7-wicket win over the Berbice Caimans when action continued in the GCB/Betcage Sports National T20 League.

-following ‘internal report’  The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) yesterday announced that all-rounder Kevin Sinclair will no longer take part in the ongoing Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Super50 competition.

Following an operation conducted by the Guyana Police Force yesterday, a Bartica businessman and his wife are now in custody after a  quantity of drugs was found at their residence.

The police are investigating the discharging of a firearm at Zahier Hossein, a 36-year-old fisherman from River View Ruimveldt, Georgetown, which occurred at about 23:00 hrs yesterday at River View.

Brava Guyana Open  -official results still unavailable from LGC The 2024 edition of the Guyana Open Golf tournament, sponsored by Brava, attracted an unprecedented 104 golfers from countries including the United States, Canada, Barbados, Trinidad, Fiji, Mexico and Suriname among others. 

-players’ concerns still not addressed According to a well-placed source within the Guyana National Men’s football team, the management of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has agreed to meet with the players a day after the first ‘Play-in’ match against Barbados which is slated for November 15.

On Saturday,  162 persons  graduated from the government’s International Human Rights Law certificate course, the Department of Public Information (DPI) said.

-Ministry of Agriculture The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) says that farmers from the Upper Corentyne area will soon commence several projects to bring all available land into productive use, further boosting the region’s production.

Dear Editor, I have expressed questions and recommendations on the anticipated payout of $100K to ‘resident and non-resident Guyanese,’ over eighteen years of age as announced by Chief Spokesman for the PPP/C regime, Mr.

The Working People’ s Alliance (WPA) yesterday said that it wholeheartedly supports the recommendation  by Elder Eusi Kwayana that the government’ s  recent promised $100,000 cash grant to each person over 18 years  be taken to the National Assembly for full debate and passage into law. 

Dear Editor, The Republic Bank, Guyana Ltd has been running an advertisement in newspapers advising its Debit Card holders to have their cards upgraded to a new “Chip and PIN Visa Debit Card” that would carry enhanced security features.

The Art Williams & Harry Wendt Aero-nautical Engineering School has announc-ed the achievement of Programme Approval by the National Accreditation Council of Guyana (NAC-G) of its Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Programme.

Dear Editor, I watched a section of the last AFC’s press conference on Friday, November 1 during which Nigel Hughes, when asked whether the party should apologise for its role in attempting to rig the 2020 elections, responded, “Apologize for what?

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

Dear Editor, The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is dismayed by the comments from AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Khemr.aj

(Trinidad Guardian) An Exploration and Production (Public Petroleum Rights) Licence for the Rio Claro Block situated in the Wards of Charuma, Cocal, Ortoire and Guayaguayare has been granted to NGC E&P Investments Limited and Primera Oil and Gas Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Touchstone Exploration Inc.)

(Reuters) – Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q” who worked with musicians ranging from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra and reshaped pop music with his collaborations with Michael Jackson, died on Sunday at age 91.

Two months after Aubrey Richardson was shot in the back and killed during a robbery on August 24, the police are yet to apprehend the two main suspects.

Police ranks in Regional Division #10 eradicated two cannabis farms at Kimbia, Upper Berbice River.

Dear, Editor It will be remiss of me to not offer congratulations to Miss Tirishata Semple for being elected President of The University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS).

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized the country’s Supreme Court yesterday for overstepping its authority as it weighs whether to deem part of a recently-enacted judicial reform unconstitutional.

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – Tropical Storm Rafael gained steam late yesterday as it churned northward toward Cuba, which is still struggling to recover from a nationwide blackout and hurricane two weeks ago.

To state that the image of the Guyana Police Force has descended to worrisome depths – which we may not have thought conceivable even a few years ago – is to indulge in considerable understatement.

By Donald Rodney Part 3C – language and discretion (Cont’d) This Part deals with the discretion needed by NPTAB to carry out its work of setting (non-price) criteria for bidders.

By Andy Knight W. Andy Knight is Distinguished Professor of International Relations in the Political Science Department, University of Alberta, and past Chair of the Department.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Pat Cummins proved once more he is the man for a batting crisis as he guided world champions Australia to a tense two-wicket win in their series-opening one-day international against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The New York City Marathon on Sunday broke the record for the world’s largest marathon, with 55,646 runners crossing the finish line in Central Park, organisers said.

(ESPN) Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh allrounder, has been asked to undergo analysis of his bowling action by the England and Wales Cricket Board, after being reported by the umpires during his one-off appearance for Surrey in this season’s County Championship.

(Reuters) – World number one Aryna Sabalenka secured a semi-final berth at the WTA Finals by beating Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini 6-3 7-5 yesterday to stay unbeaten in the purple round-robin group.

(Field Level Media) Jayson Tatum posted 28 points and nine assists for the visiting Boston Celtics, who breezed to a 123-93 win against the Atlanta Hawks yesterday.

(ESPN) Cricket has concluded one of the biggest social media moderation trials in sport and found that almost a fifth of comments made on player or team social media pages are either harmful or generated by bots.

(Field Level Media) It wasn’t a buzzer-beater, but it was the same opponent and same fantastic finish for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

(Field Level Media) Stephen Curry returned from a three-game absence to score 24 points, new sidekick Buddy Hield provided 20 points and the Golden State Warriors remained unbeaten on the road with a 125-112 victory over the Washington Wizards last  night.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Argentina’s showman libertarian President Javier Milei sang along to Elvis Presley yesterday even as he took aim at officials he called “traitors” for defying him in a vote on the economic embargo of Cuba at the United Nations.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – India foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said yesterday the vandalism of a Hindu temple in Canada on Monday was deeply concerning.

(ESPN) Phil Salt will keep wicket for England’s T20I series against the West Indies, despite the return of Jos Buttler to the team.

Dear Editor, The cash grant is on, that’s for sure. Whether $200,000, or $100,000, or some later fraction of that, because both Excellency Ali said so, and Dr.

(Field Level Media) With three LPGA Tour events remaining, Nelly Korda has clinched her first Rolex Player of the Year award.

Hundreds of persons attended a job fair in Nickerie, Suriname over the weekend which was organised by the Government of Guyana through the Diaspora Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Kaprese Nobrega, also known as Kaprese Richmond, and Shay Carter, also known as ‘Shawn,’ are on trial at the High Court in Demerara for the 2020 murder of Kevin Campbell.