Daily Archive: Saturday, December 14, 2024

President Irfaan Ali today announced the annual one-month bonus for the ranks of the Joint Services.

Avishawn Munroe, the Deputy Chief Security Officer attached to Professional Guard Service (PGS) was arrested by Police at around 3.45 am today after he was searched and found to be in possession of a .32 Taurus pistol, along with nine matching rounds of ammunition, in the waist of his pants.

SEOUL, (Reuters) – South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed today to fight for his political future after he was impeached in a second vote by the opposition-led parliament over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that had shocked the nation.

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Federal police arrested Brazil’s former Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto today, the army said, after the retired army general was accused in November of plotting a coup to overturn the results of the 2022 election.

-mother was trying to rescue bedridden daughter By Shuntel Glasgow A  woman died in a fire yesterday morning at Westminster after a failed attempt to rescue her bedridden daughter who also perished.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday commissioned the 0.7 MW Moco Moco Hydropower Plant.

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr Ashni Singh yesterday signed a Climate Resilient Debt Clause (CRDC) Agreement with the World Bank along with an agreement for the activation of the World Bank’s Rapid Response Option (RRO).  

-amid ongoing road construction By Khamisi Slowe Residents of North and South Ruimveldt were plunged into darkness on Thursday night when multiple utility poles along a section of Aubrey Barker Road collapsed, cutting off  electricity and water services.

The Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore, officially launched the City’s U17 Cricket Cup with an address encouraging young players to give their best in the upcoming tournament. 

The owner of Cyril’s Transportation Service (CTS) Muishankar ‘Sunil’ Persaud, was last week arrested by police after he opened fire on one of his vehicles assigned to transport an ExxonMobil executive.

A fire of unknown origin yesterday afternoon damaged the interior of Magic City, a  night club located on Garnett Street, Georgetown.

Dear Editor, I read with interest an article appearing in your online edition on December 13th, 2024 titled “Breakdown of NRF spending only done for emergencies”. 

Dear Editor, It seems Georgetown, the “Garden City,” has truly embraced its unique identity—let’s call it Garbage City.

Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton yesterday defended his $1.8 million monthly salary following Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s charge of hypocrisy over the recent increase granted to public servants.

Kashif & Shanghai National Futsal The Kashif and Shanghai organized National Futsal Championship continued on Thursday night at the National Gymnasium and saw Paradise Invaders and Victoria Eagles booking round-of-32 spots with respective wins.

Dear Editor, The fight for democracy after the last election was epic and helped to usher in the current prosperity within the country.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva posted an Instagram video yesterday where he can be seen walking for the first time since being rushed to a hospital earlier this week, providing visual evidence of a delicate recovery.

The Government of Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) with its sale of carbon credits based on  its stewardship of its forests was referenced at an IMF forum as a mechanism for vulnerable regional states to fund critical energy transition initiatives.

Dear Editor, Bharrat Jagdeo and Irfaan Ali almost every week it seems, come up with treats and titbits for Guyanese.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ)  yesterday ruled in favour of a woman in Belize in relation to the division of assets with a man she had been in a common law relationship with.

The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) in a release on Thursday, announced the election of Mario Hastings of Kako Village, Upper Mazaruni District, Region Seven as its new president, during the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday, at the Mirage Banquet Hall in Georgetown.

BOSTON, (Reuters) – McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $650 million to resolve charges over advice it provided Purdue Pharma on how to “turbocharge” sales of its addictive painkiller OxyContin, the U.S.

Dear Editor, Much is being said since it was announced to open up Jonestown as a tourist destination site.

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – Cubans still reeling from months of hours-long blackouts now have a new problem on their hands: fuel shortages.

The Bishops’ High School (BHS) has earned the recognition of being a model institution for the implementation and delivery of the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) programme by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), a Ministry of Education (MoE) release announced on Thursday.  

(Reuters) – The suspect in the murder of UnitedHealth Group UNH.N

(Jamaica Gleaner) Five barrels shipped from the United States, labelled groceries and clothing, were found to contain assembled guns, some designer (Gucci) plated, and firearm accessories to further assemble at least 39 pistols along with approximately 2,800 ammunition, at a wharf in Kingston.

Dear Editor, Allow me to engage the ‘term paper’ submitted by the GHRA Executive Committee in the form of a letter to the editor (December 11, 2024).

SEOUL, (Reuters) – A defiant South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a second impeachment vote today over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that shocked the country, split his party and imperilled his presidency half way through his term.

The Alliance for Change (AFC) Chairman Nigel Hughes yesterday called on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to recall the certificate issued to Dr.

The Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 11, 2024 and elected Guyana’s Peter Ramsaroop as its President.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexico’s antitrust watchdog Cofece ruled that the local unit of U.S.-based

Dear Editor, I am so disappointed that the leaders of the government continue to deride the members of the duly accredited Opposition, which is, like themselves; elected by our people to unite and take the necessary action to make the most of our resources in the development of our country.

PARIS, (Reuters) – New French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said yesterday he faced a “Himalaya” of a challenge to tackle France’s deficit, with opponents’ lukewarm reactions to his appointment underlining the difficulty of the job he faces.

As Guyana strives to enhance its appeal as a tourism destination, it faces a critical hurdle that threatens its growth—its chaotic and under-regulated public transportation system.

(Field Level Media) Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid took an errant blow to the right side of his face during the 76ers’ 121-107 home loss to the Indiana Pacers yesterday and did not return.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Argentina’s government said yesterday it strongly rejected what it called the arbitrary and unjustified detention of a non-commissioned officer of the country’s Gendarmeria, a national security force, in Venezuela.

Dear Editor, Greetings, Please note, the following letter was not authored by me who usually writes under my own name Jai Lall.

By  Diego Gambetta and Thomas Hegghammer TURIN/OXFORD – Israel’s detonation of thousands of pagers held by Hezbollah fighters and loyalists in mid-September will be remembered as one of the most ingenious plots in the history of spycraft.

(Reuters) – England’s FA decided to back Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup after being reassured by answers they received from the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) during a meeting last month, chair Debbie Hewitt said yesterday.

Another American fast-food restaurant is opening in Guyana and some of the people call it progress.

MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Russia appears to be packing up military equipment at a military air base in Syria, according to satellite images released by Maxar following rebels’ overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad last weekend.

P&P Insurance Brokers Limited made its annual Christmas donations to several deserving organisations as it has been doing over the past 18 years, according to a statement from the company.

(Reuters) – Bangladesh’s veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in all competitions organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for exceeding the maximum permitted elbow extension of 15 degrees.

(Reuters) – Opener Reeza Hendricks smashed 117 runs from 63 balls to guide South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 International at Centurion Park yesterday as they claimed the three-match series 2-0 with a game to spare.

(CWI) ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the squad for the upcoming three-match CG United T20 International (T20I) home series against Bangladesh, which will be held from December 15 to 19, 2024, at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia batsman Steve Smith is weighing a “less is more” approach to training in a bid to arrest his form slump following advice from former teammate Mike Hussey during the first test against India.

(Field Level Media) Donovan Mitchell had 20 points and Darius Garland, Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen combined to make 24 free throws as the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a surprising challenge from the visiting Washington Wizards for a 115-105 victory last night.

(ESPN) Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy has been dropped from India’s white-ball squads for the West Indies series.

(Reuters) – Rain halted the resumption of play after lunch on day one of the third test between Australia and India in Brisbane today.

(Reuters) – New Zealand made a strong start to their bid for a consolation victory in the third and final test against England at Hamilton’s Seddon Park yesterday, reaching lunch on the opening day on 93 without loss.

(Reuters) – Darwish Rasooli scored a career best 58 from 42 balls as Afghanistan eased to a 50-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe in the second Twenty20 International at the Harare Sports Club yesterday, levelling the three-match series at 1-1.

(ICC) Imad Wasim, who last played for Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, has retired from the international game.

(Sportmax) Amir Jangoo stepped onto the field at Warner Park on Thursday for his One-Day International (ODI) debut with dreams of making his mark.