Daily Archive: Saturday, November 30, 2024

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President-elect Donald Trump today demanded that BRICS member countries commit to not creating a new currency or supporting another currency that would replace the United States dollar or face 100% tariffs.

(Trinidad Guardian) Under heavy downpour, scores of angry workers marched outside the Prime Minister’s residence last evening, demanding he call the general election and put an end to what they believe is a ‘self-serving’ salary hike.

The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Health yesterday turned the sod for the construction of a modern hospital at Kato in Region 8.

Suriname’s Foreign Minister Albert Ramdin yesterday said he had summoned the Ambassador of Guyana, Virjanand Depoo  to protest plans by the government in Georgetown to build an airstrip in what he described as the Tigri Area but what is recognized internationally as the New River Triangle in this country.

-upholds regulation barring non-nationals The Bar Association of Guyana has determined that attorneys-at-law from the United States of America cannot be allowed to practise here, in accordance with the criteria set out in the Legal Practitioner’s Act. 

A 53-year-old farmer is now in custody over the murder of his reputed wife on Thursday in their yard located at Yakarinta Village, North Rupununi, Region Nine.

-faulty regulator seen as cause By Khadidja Ba A life-threatening gas explosion was narrowly avoided in a Better Hope home yesterday thanks to the quick thinking and calm actions of Necolese Alexander, a career ICU nurse.

-will harvest rainwater Harris Paints Guyana has launched its new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and flagship Pro Paint Centre at Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara.

Nicolas Shawn Williams, who killed his former partner, Clarabel Johnson, in 2020, was sentenced to five years and 11 months in prison after pleading guilty to the crime.

Two Indian nationals who conduct business in Guyana appeared yesterday before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to face charges of obtaining money under false pretence.

– Noel, Springer take junior crowns Overseas-based sprinters and Jasmine Abrams were crowned the 2023 sportsman and sportswoman of the year as the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) dominated the honours when the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport/National Sports Commission held its annual awards ceremony on Thursday night at Castellani House.

(Global Super League) The third match of the Global Super League saw another close encounter between home favourites Guyana Amazon Warriors and Victoria with the Australian side coming out on top by four wickets and with four balls remaining.

-following protest over state of road Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, and Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, yesterday morning met with residents of Aubrey Barker Road, South Ruimveldt Park, Georgetown, to address concerns over the road’s deteriorating condition which led to a protest on Thursday evening.

The government issued an advisory yesterday informing National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pensioners that they can can register for the $100,000 Cash Grant Initiative while conducting transactions at NIS offices as outlined in the table below.

AMMAN,  (Reuters) – Syrian authorities closed Aleppo airport as well as all roads leading into the city yesterday, three military sources told Reuters, as rebels opposed to President Bashar al-Assad said they had reached the heart of Aleppo.

Dear Editor,   Amid incessant calls from opposition forces for the introduction of biometrics in the 2025 election voting process, Guyana’s Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall states that while he is not opposed to technology, “the manual system being used for voting is working perfectly fine.”

GENEVA, (Reuters) – European and Iranian officials made little progress in meetings yesterday on whether they could engage in serious talks, including over Iran’s disputed nuclear programme, before Donald Trump returns to the White House in January, diplomats said.

Dear Editor, I followed the recent ‘diabetic walk’ in Guyana and I am very surprised, and even frightened, reading that some ‘60,000 Guyanese are being affected by diabetes.’

The Canadian High Commission here yesterday presented two grants totaling of $100,000 CAD (7.5 million GYD) each to empower indigenous communities and combat gender violence.

Dear Editor, There is chatter amongst Republican intellectuals that ‘a realignment of the political landscape has occurred in America.’

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida,  (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Donald Trump’s Florida resort yesterday to meet with the U.S.

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament and Alliance for Change (AFC) executive David Patterson has challenged Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s statement that the United States Export-Import (EXIM) Bank approved US$509 million of the US$640 million loan requested for Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Weldon Maddan, the chairman of board of the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), has resigned over the agency’s withdrawal of the court case against Trade Winds Citrus Limited in relation to an oil spill in the Rio Cobre last December.

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The finance chief of India’s Adani Group yesterday rejected U.S.

Dear Editor, There has been much talk about restorative justice in Guyana and building the infrastructure to apply it.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Two senior police officers were arrested in Brazil on suspicion that they took bribes and provided security for illegal gold mining activity in the Amazon, according to a court document seen by Reuters yesterday.

A new $239.8 million magistrate’s court and living quarters were commissioned yesterday at Port Kaituma, Region One, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release said.

(Reuters) – Harry Brook scored a brilliant century to drag England right back into the first test in Christchurch yesterday, driving the tourists to within 29 runs of New Zealand’s tally of 348 on 319 for five at the end of day two.

(Field Level Media) Jalen Brunson scored 11 of his game-high 31 points over the final five minutes yesterday afternoon for the visiting New York Knicks, who came back to edge the Charlotte Hornets 99-98 in NBA Cup Group A action.

MVP Sports U11 Girls Pee Wee As the MVP Sports U11 Girls Pee Wee football competition heads to a climax, defending champions Marian Academy will be looking to book a spot in the final when they face Potaro Primary (Region 7) today.

Dear Editor, Suriname’s recent announcement that all 600,000 of its citizens will share in the benefits of a $10 billion oil discovery is a breath of fresh air.

In Guyana, where political commentary is often polarized and media coverage frequently sensationalizes issues, one might assume that citizens are more informed than ever.

RIYADH, (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defence treaty with Washington in return for normalising relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement, two Saudi and four Western officials told Reuters.

By Joseph E. Stiglitz NEW YORK – As the shock of Donald Trump’s victory sinks in, pundits and politicians are mulling what it means for the future of the United States and global politics.

DURBAN, South Africa,  (Reuters) – South Africa were five wickets from victory as Sri Lanka finished the third day of the first test on 103-5 in their second innings after being set a 516-run target yesterday.

DOHA,  (Reuters) – McLaren’s Lando Norris took pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix sprint yesterday with Mercedes’ George Russell denying the Formula One leaders a front row lockout by pushing Oscar Piastri down to third.

-quick action by firefighters saves building Owner of a restaurant, Tomuka Seepaul-Roach, is grateful for the quick response yesterday by the New Amsterdam branch of the Guyana Fire Service, which averted the total destruction of a two-story concrete home at Budhan Housing Scheme, West Canje, Berbice Seepaul-Roach, a married mother of two, had left her business at St John Street and Republic Road, just after 13.05 hours, to return home for some documents.

(Trinidad Express) A Claxton Bay man and his girlfriend were shot and killed in their house, and their infant child was spared by a lone killer on Thursday night.

Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 144 Thanksgiving has been silently making its presence felt in Guyana with the Black Friday sale looked forward to by shoppers spending on things they do not need because they will save on Black Friday spending.