Daily Archive: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Orrel Stoll, a 31-year-old pork-knocker of Lot 55 Red Road, Providence, East Bank Demerara, was arrested at Triangle Backdam, Baramita, North West District, on December 13th, 2024 and charged today with two counts of attempted murder on Andrew Baird and Sylvia Baird.

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – A top Russian general accused by Ukraine of being responsible for the use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian troops was assassinated in Moscow by Ukraine’s SBU intelligence service this morning in the most high-profile killing of its kind.

WELLINGTON,  (Reuters) – An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila today, with the United Nations reporting six unconfirmed deaths and that two reservoirs and a hospital had been damaged.

(Trinidad Guardian) Minister of Public Utilities, Marvin Gonzales is calling for a retraction from the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS) following their statement regarding the house fire that killed Lisa Morris-Julian, Minister in the Ministry of Education, and her two children.

-sustained 19 stab wounds -was to graduate today as best in nursing assistant programme Ridley Joseph, the toshao of Tassarene in Region Seven was murdered at a city hotel  yesterday morning.

The distribution of the $100,000 cash grant to residents of Mahdia, Princeville and Campbelltown, Region Eight officially began yesterday, following a launch by Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai.

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me a space in your Daily Stabroek News Paper to provide a detailed response in the form of clarification on an article that was published on the 15th  of December 2024, which captioned” “Talent at Bishops’ should not be used for Vocational Education”.

By Khadidja Ba A group of approximately 40 Venezuelan Warrau including 11 children were left stranded on Church Street in Georgetown last night beside Real Value Chinese Supermarket, following a chaotic series of events involving government officials and the Alliance For Change (AFC).

Dear Editor, Yesterday, my attention was drawn to a letter published in your Sunday Stabroek Columns, “Talents at Bishop’s should not be used for vocational education”, expressing the writer’s views on vocational education in Guyana.

A 63-year-old taxi driver yesterday collapsed and died at the Alberttown police station after being arrested.

Dear Editor, It is important that the Chief Education Officer (CEO) reread CRG’s letter in the press where concern is expressed over the lack of direction at the Ministry of Education.

-judge also orders four strokes of the whip Ganesh Dhanraj also known as `Jango’ was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment over the stabbing of his neighbour in 2014.

-two others also before court Three employees of Dr Balwant Singh’s Hospital were yesterday charged with larceny – one to the tune of $14.3m.

Dear Editor, In recent days, the First Lady’s Ball has sparked a flurry of opinions, many of which seem to miss the broader picture of the work being done by the Office of the First Lady.

By Shuntel Glasgow The families of the two pedestrians who were struck and killed on the public road at Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) have told Stabroek News that their Christmas celebrations have been shattered and want justice for their loved ones.

Dear Editor, There are matters that come to the notice of citizens which need to be interrogated because they reflect on issues of concern to all Guyanese citizens and in this case women in particular.

Dear Editor, There is a portion of the Linden – Lethem road, around the 54 miles area, that is rapidly deteriorating.

Alberttown chef  Kenny Reece, 54, was yesteday found dead and while the police say medical complications may be the cause, the family is awaiting the results of tests that are to be run on food he might have consumed.

Dear Editor, I refer to my letter (SN Dec 15:  Patentia to Goed Intent road in miserable state).

The police yesterday said that they have recorded more than 4,000 traffic cases across all regional divisions for the reporting period December 8-15, 2024.

The Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) Year-End Futsal competition began in spectacular fashion on Sunday night at the Retrieve Hardcourt in Linden, setting the stage for an electrifying tournament.

Dear Editor, The public deserves information on the outcomes of the 2016 Petroleum Sharing Agreement, PSA2016.

Scheduled road works are currently underway between Perth and Strath Campbell villages along the Mahaicony Branch Road.

-says `West Indies cricket has always held a special place in my heart’ (SportsMax) SportsMax founder Chris Dehring has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cricket West Indies (CWI), CWI announced yesterday.

Dear Editor, The Peoples’ Progressive Party is not the Party it was under Dr.

Brian Johnson, a 24-year-old miner of Half Mile Linden, was on Sunday nabbed on the Essequibo Coast in  Caria Caria, with an unlicensed firearm with matching ammunition.

(Reuters) – A teenage shooter opened fire at a Wisconsin school yesterday, killing a fellow student and a teacher and wounding six other people before police found the suspect dead at the scene.

After months of delays and community frustration, there are signs of progress on the troubled Paruima Airstrip project in Region Seven.

Dear Editor, I have had the pleasure of sharing time and ideas with Mr.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quit yesterday after clashing with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on issues including how to handle possible U.S.

Dear Editor, Guyanese have become weary of Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo’s dictatorial leadership style of managing their nation, including his disposition against his opponents.

Residents of Mahdia and Campbelltown in Region 8 can expect improvements to their water and electricity services, according to the Guyana Water Inc (GWI) and the Hinterland Electrification Company Inc (HECI).

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – The arrest of a four-star general in Brazil over the weekend shows courts are ready to play hardball with those accused of plotting to violently overturn election results, breaking with the impunity that shadowed nearly a century of military coups.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s attorney general said in a statement yesterday that 533 people arrested for taking part in protests over a contested July election have been freed.

-welcomes return to collective bargaining The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) yesterday welcomed the return of collective bargaining but says the government’s recent wage hike for public servants is inadequate.

PALM BEACH, Florida,  (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump, with SoftBank Group 9984.T

Dear Editor, The Minister of Agriculture’s recent announcement about the shiny new $3 million drone has caused quite a buzz.

(Reuters) – New Zealand crushed England by 423 runs on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton yesterday to claim a consolation victory and send Tim Southee out a winner in his final match.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Donald Trump yesterday lost a bid to overturn his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star in light of the U.S.

(Trinidad Guardian) Northern Division Police, alongside Northern Division Fire Officers, are investigating a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of Member of Parliament Lisa Morris-Julian and her two children, aged 25 and 6, early yesterday morning at their family home on Farfan Street, Arima.

Less than ten years after the earliest confirmation of Guyana’s status as a potential ‘world class’ oil producer had materialized, courtesy of ExxonMobil’s ‘world class’ offshore oil strike, global perceptions of the country have undergone some measure of change from what had obtained a handful of years ago.

Dear Editor, I have seen at least 3 letters printed in the dailies on indentured immigrants/laborers and Girmitiyas.

Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana Must Become Oil-Minded – Column 146 Introduction Contrary to the clear wishes of the Ali Administration and its sidekick ExxonMobil, the call for the renegotiation of the 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (Exxon PSA) will not likely end soon.

Already in charge of the white-ball teams, he will also take charge of the Test side replacing Andre Coley (ESPN) Daren Sammy has been named head coach of the West Indies men’s team across all formats.

The One Guyana Premier Basketball League continued on Sunday night with a gritty, low-scoring clash as the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) defeated the Panthers 43-31 at the outdoor basketball court of the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

The 13th edition of the Titan Bowl, organized by Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG), concluded on Sunday night at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue with thrilling finals across multiple categories, showcasing the nation’s top young basketball talents.

By Mauricio Cabrera Leal BOGOTÁ – Fueled by the clean-energy transition and surging gold prices, demand for critical minerals and metals is rising at an unprecedented pace.

(Reuters) – Steve Smith redeemed himself with a stunning catch to deny KL Rahul a rousing century and give Australia a vital breakthrough before lunch on day four of the third test in Brisbane today.

`a blend of breathtaking scenery, unpredictable terrain, and moments of pure adventure’ By Khadidja Ba Travelling to Mahdia by road is not for the faint-hearted.