Jimmy Carter, former US president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dead at 100, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S.
Articles published on Sunday, December 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S.
Five persons sustained bullet and chop wounds during a high-voltage fight between two groups at the Five Corner Junction in Mackenzie.
(AFP) Suriname’s government announced yesterday that the small South American nation will not hold a state funeral for its ex-president Desi Bouterse, who this week died a fugitive from justice aged 79.
MUAN COUNTY, South Korea, (Reuters) – The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people today, when an airliner belly-landed and skidded off the end of the runway, erupting in a fireball as it slammed into a wall at Muan International Airport.
BAKU/MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said today that a passenger plane that crashed last week, killing 38 people, had been damaged by shooting from the ground in Russia, and he said some in Russia had lied about the cause of the disaster.
CAIRO, (Reuters) – Holding elections in Syria could take up to four years, Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said in remarks to be broadcast today, the first time he has commented on a possible electoral timetable since Bashar al-Assad was ousted this month.
(Reuters) – Fast bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen turned batting heroes today as South Africa edged Pakistan by two wickets to win a thrilling first test at Centurion and book themselves a place in next year’s World Test Championship final.
(Trinidad Express) “D Pan Man” has done it. Pannist Joshua Regrello yesterday completed playing the pan for 31 hours straight in his attempt to establish a Guinness World Record for performing on the national instrument.
By Michaelangelo Jacobus Guyana’s amateur boxers shone brightly last night under the lights at the newly renovated, albeit, not quite finished Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), much to the delight of the large crowd present.
Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday recommissioned the Andrews Pump Station which is aimed at enhancing drainage and boosting agricultural productivity in Region Two.
Guyana Association of Professional Social Workers’ Social Worker of the Year 2024 awardee Samantha Craig, 46, established programmes for at-risk youth, at one time using her own funds and working overtime without pay, to get positive results never expecting an award, more so the Diamond Award which recognised her outstanding leadership and the positive impact she made in social work.
-in wake of latest incident at Tuschen MASSY Gas Products yesterday said that customers using LPG (cooking gas) are strongly encouraged to conduct regular checks on their cylinders, regulators and hoses.
“I grew up in poverty. So, I always said, when I grow up, I’m going to work with people who have needs and I’m going to try to help them” By Milton Grannum Hailing from a quiet corner in Crane, West Coast Demerara, Maureen Hope lives a life that embodies service, perseverance, and compassion.
Modern Greek poetry is strange to the Anglicised west, but the Classics, which include ancient Greek poetry, are at the very foundations of modern literatures in English.
A collision between a motorcycle and a car on Friday at about 8.30 pm on the main access road at Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara, has claimed the life of a motorcyclist.
A 22-year-old man died after being allegedly stabbed by a 31-year-old mechanic of North Sophia Squatting Area, George-town at about 8 pm on Friday on the southern side of the Liliendaal Railway Embankment.
As we get ready to close another year, we take time to reflect on many things, and all aspects of life and settings.
After nearly a decade of uncertainty, 27 rice farmers and five millers owed outstanding monies for rice sold to Venezuela and Panama in 2015 have finally received payments totalling $437 million.
Workers at the itel CX call centre in Guyana, which officially closed on November 30, 2024, have received their promised severance pay, according to multiple sources.
By Khamisi Slowe During his year-end press conference yesterday, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC declined to be drawn on the long-stalled confirmation of a Chancellor of the Judiciary and a Chief Justice.
-after story appeared in Stabroek News By Shabna Rahman What started off as a tragedy for Ganeshram Sahobia, when his shack collapsed, would soon change his life forever, as he is about to realise his dreams of acquiring a new home for his family.
Dear Editor, About two weeks ago, I passed by the High Courts, on the southern side, on South Road.
Dear Editor, Tell me you won without telling me you won is the conundrum that faces political parties in Guyana after elections; the major parties have polling agents in every poll station and these agents are given a certified copy of the Statement of Poll (SOP) that have the official numbers for that station, within 12 hours after the close of polling, the results are known by the major parties, this is a fact.
The winning jingle of the Ethnic Relations Commission’s (ERC) 2024 Jingle Competition, “Together We Can, Together We Will,” is more than just a song – it’s an anthem of togetherness and unity.
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, (Reuters) – President-elect Donald Trump yesterday sided with key supporter and billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk in a public dispute over the use of the H-1B visa, saying he fully backs the programme for foreign tech workers opposed by some of his supporters.
Police are investigating an incident involving a 22-year-old Police Constable stationed at Ruimveldt Police Station (Marine Department), and a 32-year-old Woman Special Constable (Trainee at the Police Academy at Eve Leary), that occurred at about 10.10 pm on Friday on Main Street, Georgetown.
Dear Editor, I’m very thankful and appreciative for the opportunity to volunteer at a night shelter on Christmas day.
SEOUL, (Reuters) – At least 28 people were killed when an airliner went off the runway and slammed into a wall at South Korea’s Muan International Airport on Sunday, Yonhap news agency reported.
A small blue caravan caught fire yesterday on Church Street, Georgetown opposite the Sleepin Hotel.
Dear Editor, The week of December 15, 2024, would mark one of the saddest weeks for the PNCR.
Reuters) – Severe weather disrupted holiday travel yesterday across the U.S.
-call for overhaul of City Engineer’s Department Councillors at last week’s statutory meeting of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC), held at the Kitty Market, voiced serious concerns over the rise of unauthorised construction in communities such as Lamaha Avenue and Tucville.
– outgoing Chair, PM Mitchell The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) over the past year has been faithful to its mandate to provide decisive leadership to propel the prosperity and well-being of citizens of the region, while speaking with one voice and premising all its interactions on the vision of a Caribbean Community, which is truly “A Community for All.”
Dear Editor, The President’s much-publicised $1 million donation to the Dharm Shala raises more questions than it answers, highlighting not generosity, but an embarrassing lack of substance in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable citizens.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The body of Manmohan Singh, the former Indian prime minister whose death has sparked outpourings of grief at home and accolades from abroad, was cremated yesterday on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi with full state honours.
There are many raised voices through the middle and final sections of Sean Baker’s latest comedy-film, “Anora”.
Can you imagine knowing what the inside of someone’s house looks like when you have never met them?
(Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday weighed in on the decision to hand the men’s Ballon d’Or award to Manchester City’s Rodri, saying Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr.
Breaking Down the Sexual Offences Act Today, I will discuss sections 81, 82, 83, and 84 of the Sexual Offences Act, Cap 8:03, Laws of Guyana (“the SOA”).
Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore yesterday reported no updates on a long-anticipated meeting with Qatari officials regarding the Carifesta Avenue lands designated for a major hotel project.
(SportsMax) West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph’s stellar debut year has earned him a nomination for the ICC Emerging Men’s Cricketer of the Year award, highlighting a bright spot for Caribbean cricket after a challenging year.
(Trinidad Express) The wife of a San Fernando businessman was killed and their son was injured in a drive-by shooting on the San Fernando wharf on Friday afternoon.
(Reuters) – A nervy South Africa slumped to 27-3 when bad light brought play to an early close on a rain-delayed third day, still 121 runs shy of victory in the first test against Pakistan at Centurion and a place in next June’s World Test Championship.
We are on the cusp of a new year. At a personal level it will bring changes, hopefully for the better for many people, but at a national level it will be hard to indulge any optimism about the coming months.
Sports Desk comment The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), an iconic figure of Guyana’s sports infrastructure landscape, has undergone a lengthy and costly renovation process.
By Gordon Brown EDINBURGH – Convinced that their interpretation of Islam is the only legitimate one, Afghanistan’s Taliban leaders continue to issue decrees that strip the country’s women and girls of their rights and freedoms.
Tradition gathers around Christmas. Pageants and homecomings and longed-for preparations repeat themselves year after year into beloved lifetime rituals.
(Trinidad Guardian) President of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Dr Kishore Shallow has set the record straight as far as undertaking governance reform of regional cricket.
(Reuters) – Nick Kyrgios said the recent doping incidents involving Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek were “disgusting” for the sport, as the Australian slammed authorities on Saturday over what he saw as lenient treatment in their cases.
(Field Level Media) Jalen Johnson had 28 points and 13 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks won their third straight with a 120-110 victory over the visiting Miami Heat yesterday.
(Reuters) – Rahmat Shah registered a test record score for an Afghanistan cricketer with an unbeaten double century on Saturday to see his team to 425 runs for two wickets at stumps on the third day of the first test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club.
Dear Editor, The issue with late projects and shoddy work in Guyana is a systemic problem that will require the Guyana Government to step up in a big way and fix it.
-GCF President Burrowes issues warnings By Michaelangelo Jacobus The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), the nation’s governing body for cycling, is in disarray following a series of internal disputes that have seen it fail to meet the quorum at a General Council level.
Introduction Today’s column wraps up my reflections on the fierce controversies over the price deflator, CPI that is applied to calculate the country’s real effective exchange rate, REER.
(Reuters) – Puerto Rican boxer Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, his manager and family have announced, six days after he claimed the WBA Gold cruiserweight title.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – A Marnus Labuschagne half-century and stubborn tail-end batting drove Australia to a 333-run lead at the end of day four in the fourth test in Melbourne today, leaving India facing a record chase to steal victory.
(Reuters) – Chess great Magnus Carlsen quit the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in New York on Friiday after governing body FIDE barred the Norwegian from participating in a round at the tournament for wearing jeans.
(Field Level Media) Jalen Brunson scored nine of his season-high 55 points in overtime and the visiting New York Knicks extended their season-best winning streak to seven games, beating the Washington Wizards 136-132 yesterday.
(Field Level Media) Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic was the victim of a home burglary that occurred on Friday night, continuing a string of break-ins at notable athletes’ houses.
Guyana’s big moment in chess for 2024 was the Olympiad in Hungary.
(Reuters) – OnlyFans is on a mission to redefine porn. With $1.3 billion in revenue and over 300 million users, the fast-growing company has fused sex work with the online creator economy so successfully that it has branched out into comedy, music and motor-racing.
(SportsMax) Cricket West Indies (CWI) President Kishore Shallow has candidly acknowledged the significant challenges facing women’s cricket in the Caribbean, as he emphasized the need for structural reform to bridge the gap between regional and international competition.