Daily Archive: Sunday, November 17, 2024

MANAUS, Brazil,  (Reuters) – Joe Biden became the first sitting U.S.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made

CAIRO,  (Reuters) – Dozens of Palestinians were killed or injured in an Israeli strike on a multi-storey residential building housing at least six families in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya town today, medics and residents said.

The Police say they are investigating the murder of Davanan Hosea, 40, a Chainsaw Operator of Hillfoot squatting area, Soesdyke/Linden Highway.

The Police say they are investigating the murder of Thagewante Motie, a 28-year-woman from Supply Squatting Area, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD) and the subsequent death of the suspect who is believed to have ingested poison.

KYIV, (Reuters) – Russia unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes on Ukraine in almost three months on Sunday, firing 120 missiles and 90 drones in a sweeping attack that killed at least seven people and caused “severe damage” to the power system, officials said.

Two-time Olympian and national table tennis ace player Chelsea Edghill aims to shift the low thinking of how sports are viewed locally to that of it being viewed professionally, with her  newly minted Edge Sports Management (ESM) consultancy that seeks to provide services in sport, athlete and sports event management “I am focusing on policy and strategy development in sport management generally.

The Miss World Guyana 2024 national competition has embraced a format that the organisers say blends a virtual selection process with limited in-person events, focusing on quality over quantity.

Road rehabilitation projects have been awarded to 365 women to date as part of the government’s nationwide road development programme, according to information from the Ministry of Public Works, a Department of Public Information (DPI) press release has said. 

There is an excitement that you get when you shop at an open air (farmer’s) market that you do not get when you shop in a supermarket.

As the rollout of the facial recognition surveillance system intensifies and concerns grow over misuse and the invasion of privacy, the government says there should be no fear and that legislation is coming.

Melveena Angel Blair, an 11-month-old girl died yesterday morning  in a fire at Cummings Park, Sophia while her brother suffered burn injuries to his back and upper arm after three siblings were left home unattended.

By Khamisi Slowe The Guyana Port Inc (GPI) yesterday commissioned its new US$4m cutter suction dredger during a ceremony at its headquarters at Support, East Bank Demerara.

(ESPN Cricinfo) – A stunning display of ball-striking from openers Shai Hope and Evin Lewis led the West Indies to a record-breaking consolation win in their penultimate T20I against England.

-says hundreds of Brazilian prospectors invited into area The Wapichan Wiizi Women’s Movement yesterday expressed  deep concern over mining activities in Wapichan wiizi, especially at Marudi Mountain in Region Nine.

Defending champion Marian Academy as well as West Ruimveldt and Potaro secured their place in the elimination round following commanding wins in the MVP Sports Girl’s U-11 Pee Wee Football Championship yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Around 80 families in Section E Non-Pariel, East Coast Demerara, will soon be able to process ownership documents, as plans are underway for the regularisation of the area, according to a release yesterday from the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA).

In the battle of the Essequibo franchises, the Anacondas prevailed, defeating the Jaguars by 33 runs at the National Stadium in Providence to secure the inaugural Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) National T20 League in a historic bid.

By Khadidja Ba As homelessness continues around the city of Georgetown, the Sunday Stabroek last week spoke with 25 persons who sleep at nights on various parts of Regent Street, Many of them were prepared to try to lift themselves out of their plight but various problems stood in the way: addiction, lack of an ID card, abandonment by their families etc.

Dear Editor, In my last letter published in the Stabroek News on November 16, 2024, I opined that to properly assess the state of the sugar industry at the end of 2023, one must do so in the context of what was met in August 2020.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips joined President Irfaan Ali and Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, in Karasabai, Region Nine, over the last two days to lead efforts to rebuild and repair more than a dozen homes damaged by a windstorm on November 3.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Constitution in its preamble requires us to “Forge a system of governance that promotes concerted effort and broad-based participation in national decision-making in order to develop a viable economy and a harmonious community based on democratic values, social justice, fundamental human rights, and the rule of law.” 

(Trinidad Guardian) Shell has not made a final investment decision for the production of the Dragon gas field, as this decision does not arise until various studies and reports are completed.

-original contract was terminated During a meeting with farmers and residents from Number 48 Village and  neighbouring communities on the Corentyne Coast yesterday, Agriculture Minister  Zulfikar Mustapha said  that the Black Bush Polder pump station is scheduled to be completed before the end of July 2025.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Ministry of Energy has launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding what appeared to be a gas leak which was captured and posted to social media on Friday.

Dear Editor, Fiction writers, comedians and those with the literary talent to twist and turn words should spend a few days in Guyana and they would be able to put together many, many stories of amusement and amazement.

Dear Editor, The Global Vision 2000 meeting of Hindus from across the world in 1993 in Washington DC, under the banner of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), catalysed connections with Caribbean Hindus. 

(Trinidad Express) A Ste Madeliene man who had spoken out on discrimination against homosexuality was gunned down outside his home on Friday night.

The Guyana Securities Council (GSC) yesterday said that effective 23rd October, 2024, Banks DIH Ltd’s (BDIH) application for the deregistration of BDIH pursuant to Section 56(6) of the Securities Industry Act 1998 was approved.

LIMA, (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday vowed to work with the incoming U.S.

Dear Editor, I am surprised that while we are seeking visa-free travel to other countries, we have not asked for visa-free travel to India, where almost half of the population of Guyana has origins.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Argentina has ordered the arrest of 61 Brazilian citizens wanted in their home country for participating in the 2023 storming of government buildings in Brasilia by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro, an Argentine source said yesterday.

By Khamisi Slowe GuyExpo 2024 has brought together an array of local businesses and entrepreneurs.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Two flash bombs were fired towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea yesterday and fell into the garden, police said.

(Trinidad Express) State agencies owe the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) $2 billion.

Dear Editor, With all of the money being spent, hundreds of projects underway and a record budget, there has been no competent strategy developed and adequate prioritization given to ensure that flooding will be avoided.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump said yesterday that oil and gas industry executive Chris Wright, a staunch defender of fossil fuel use, would be his pick to lead the Department of Energy.

Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha, along with RDC and NDC Representa-tives from Region Five, yesterday returned to Catherine/Abary, Mahaicony, to conduct a follow-up visit with residents who were affected by Friday’s flooding when the Abary sluice was breached.

At 18 years old, Gukesh Dommaraju often referred to as Gukesh D of India, is the youngest person in the history of chess to have ever qualified to become a contender for the title of World Champion.

Agatash caged Wolves United by a 5-0 score-line when the Bartica Football Association Senior Men’s League resumed on Friday evening at the Community Centre ground.

A difficult pregnancy, deaths of loved ones and challenges from childhood abandonment were some of the hurdles that four recent graduates of the University of Guyana, Berbice Campus, had to overcome.

(ESPN Cricinfo) – West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder will miss the upcoming two home Tests against Bangladesh starting at the end of the month to continue his shoulder rehabilitation.

Gulf Warriors captured the Beterverwagting (BV) Inter-Block Football Championship, overcoming a determined Sideline unit on sudden death penalty kicks at the community centre ground.

(Reuters) – Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson by unanimous decision to win an intergenerational heavyweight battle in Texas on Friday that failed to live up to its enormous hype.

Michael Alphonso was victorious in the A-Division, while Ethan Bulkan and Blake Edwards secured wins in Category-B when the Stena Drilling Junior Skill Level Squash Championship continued at the Georgetown Club, Camp Street.

(ESPN Cricinfo Photo) – It looked like it would be a run-fest, but then it evolved into a low-scoring thriller.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – At least 60 people detained during protests over Venezuela’s disputed presidential election in July have been released from prison, local rights group Foro Penal said yesterday.

The recent graduation ceremony for President’s College’s Class of 2024 took an unexpected turn when the Salutatorian Nishal Samaroo, a transfer student from St Stanislaus College, delivered an unsanctioned speech criticising the school’s administration and several teachers.

Consultant at the Urology Department at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) Dr Rajendra Sukhraj has been elected President of the International Conference of the Caribbean Urological Association (CURA) at its 26th annual conference held in Guyana at the Pegasus Hotel from November 8th to 10th.

Dear Editor, I am writing to share some reflections on the recent changes in India’s electoral landscape and how the People’s Progres-sive Party/Civic (PPP/C) could consider these lessons to sustain and strengthen its foundational support base here in Guyana.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony encouraged graduating students of the University of Guyana’s School of Medicine to embark on a lifelong journey of growth, compassion, and dedication to healthcare.

Many Christmas films have revolved around a recurring concept: “What if Santa Claus were real?”

Introduction Last week’s column wrapped-up a four-column series on the ruling Stabroek PSA [backward looking] and the new Model PSA and its Public Modalities [forward looking].

The three members of the Elections Commission representing the Opposition recently issued a joint letter calling for the implementation of biometrics by way of electronic fingerprint technology, to identify voters at elections.

“I love my mother. But then I could say I dislike my mother.

One of the tragic, eternal facts of human life is that there will always be wars – some the hideous, misguided choice of evil men and some “wars of necessity” but war all the same since the horror and indiscriminate agony caused by war is not changed by what designation war is given.

Have you ever noticed a stranger who did something significant that led you to wonder what their story is?

By Nigel Westmaas One hundred years ago, British Guiana—modern-day Guyana—was rocked by one of the most consequential labour movements and civil uprisings in its history, events collectively remembered as the Ruimveldt strike or rebellion.

Wrapped in the package of this year’s Christ-mas policing plan came the annual crime figures.

Since the launch of the Child Advocacy Centre (CAC) in Port Kaituma, Region One just over three years ago, Blossom Inc, the non-governmental organisation that runs the centre, has conducted over 200 forensic interviews with child victims of sexual abuse, according to its Founder and Managing Director Ayo Dalgety-Dean.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Diplomats from the Group of 20 major economies struggled yesterday to overcome differences on paying to tackle climate change, taxing the super rich and addressing the Ukraine war as they negotiated a joint statement before their leaders’ summit.