Daily Archive: Monday, December 30, 2024
Articles published on Monday, December 30, 2024
Elections case to begin afresh, magistrate rules
Magistrate Faith McGusty today ruled that the high-profile elections fraud case involving nine former election officials and political figures will begin afresh (de novo).
Argentine judge argues Liam Payne’s manager, hotel employees acted imprudently before singer’s death
(Reuters) – An Argentine judge argued that the manager of former One Direction singer Liam Payne and employees of the hotel where he was staying did not act as they should have before the singer’s death and allowed charges against them to proceed, according to a statement from the prosecutor’s office today.
Displaced Gaza newborn freezes to death and twin fights for his life as rain floods tents
GAZA, (Reuters) – Yahya Al-Batran woke up in the early hours of Sunday morning to find his wife, Noura trying to wake their newborn twin sons Jumaa and Ali as they lay together in the makeshift tent the family occupied in an encampment in the central Gaza Strip.
Mass murder in Trinidad – 5 killed in revenge over Besson Street Police Station attack
(Trinidad Express) Five people were gunned down in Laventille overnight. They have been identified as Cleon Lugin, 37, Derron Calliste, 35, Kambon Omowale, 39, Garet Smart, and Ryan Lessey, 24.
Trinidad declares state of emergency
(Trinidad Guardian) Trinidad and Tobago is now under a state of emergency.
Jimmy Carter passes away at 100
-credited with major role in restoration of democracy in 1992 Former US President Jimmy Carter who passed away yesterday in the United States at the age of 100 was widely credited with helping to pave the way for the historic free and fair elections here in 1992 which saw then President Desmond Hoyte transferring power after his party had rigged elections between 1968 and1985.
Pensioners to collect cash grant at NIS offices
From today and until Friday, January 3rd 2025 pensioners will begin collecting their $100,000 cash grant cheques at National Insurance Scheme (NIS) locations, the government announced yesterday.
Elton Dharry KOs Colombian Ramirez in main event
– Allicock overwhelms Wray in second pro win By Michelangelo Jacobus Veteran Guyanese world-rated bantamweight pugilist Elton Dharry brought a sparse crowd to its feet at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch Avenue on Saturday night with a stunning knockout victory over the previously undefeated Colombian Randy Ramirez.
Tabatinga truck driver dies after attacked by bees
-son in serious condition Thirty-nine-year-old Daniel Darrell Snr., a truck driver hailing from Tabatinga in Central Lethem, died around 11:30 am yesterday on the Hunt Oil Stretch, Central Rupununi, after being attacked by a swarm of bees.
Ravens, UG, Nets win in ‘One Guyana’ Basketball League
Ravens, the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans, and Nets recorded contrasting wins when the ‘One Guyana’ Basketball League continued on Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Five injured in ruckus after Linden party
-some shot, others stabbed Police are investigating a shooting incident that took place around 6.21 yesterday morning at the head of Dakama Circle Street, Five Corner Junction in Mackenzie, Linden. Commander Guy Nurse, along with Inspector Garnette, Sergeant Jacque, Detective Corporal Peters, and other police officials arrived at the scene at 6.30 am yesterday.
Boxing Association appoints Lumumba as advisor
The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has appointed veteran sports enthusiast and politician Odinga Lumumba to the post of advisor.
Article 32.3 in the 2016 PSA restricts the sovereignty of the nation and should be reviewed to determine its legality
Dear Editor, There are factors which may require the urgent and necessary intervention of the Government in the oil and gas sector so as to ensure the safety and security of the region.
Taxi driver held with 163 lbs marijuana after police chase
Tomal Jeremiah Clarke, a 30-year-old taxi driver residing at Lot 183 Section ‘B’, Pattensen, Turkeyen, was apprehended by the police around 3.30 yesterday afternoon after they discovered he had 73.936 kgs (163 lbs) of marijuana.
Guyana has to do better for its fire victims
Dear Editor, Another one bites the dust. Too many people are being rendered homeless due to unquenched fires.
President defends support to Global Super League T20
President Irfaan Ali has defended the government’s support to the recently held Global Super League T20 tournament and justified it in the context of the drive for more tourists to the country.
How the Cost of Living is affecting people (Part 109)
Photos and interviews by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in the area of Good Faith, Mahaicony about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.
The persistent increase in cost of living could be due to the productive sector’s stubbornness to align with policies to stem this crisis
Dear Editor, It was in October 2024 that the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Dr.
Man abducted from Giftland parking lot frustrated at sloth in probe of cops
Kevin Fiedtkou, the man who was abducted from the Giftland parking lot on October 10th has expressed frustration at the sloth in the investigation of two cops who were alleged conspirators in the crime.
Responsible local authorities have not responded to correspondence detailing my detention and deportation from Suriname
Dear Editor, As a frequent traveler who has visited over 30 countries, I have always complied with entry regulations and never faced detention, deportation, or imprisonment—until recently.
Fiery plane crash kills 179 in worst airline disaster in South Korea
MUAN COUNTY, South Korea, (Reuters) – The deadliest air accident ever in South Korea killed 179 people yesterday, 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.
AFC roasts gov’t over management of power sector
-says has cost country an additional US$373.6m The Alliance For Change (AFC) has come out against the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government’s management strategies regarding the electricity sector saying it has cost the country US$373.6m.
Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire (ag) tops the list for Person of the Year
Dear Editor, As a taxi driver, I traversed the major roadways of Guyana.
Azerbaijan president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia
BAKU/MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said yesterday that a passenger plane that crashed last week, killing 38 people, had been damaged by accidental shooting from the ground in Russia, adding that some in Russia had lied about the cause of the disaster.
Jimmy Carter, former US president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dead at 100
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S.
$208m to upgrade main access road in Deep South Rupununi
The government is embarking on a programme of improved connectivity in the Region Nine area with some $208 million earmarked to upgrade the main access road linking Sand Creek to Rupunau that will benefit residents in the Deep South Rupununi.
Not sure what the supposed law revision is hoping to achieve
Dear Editor A DPI article on 28 Dec, 2024 says that there is a Law Revision process going on.
Christmas in Guyana
By Red Thread Red Thread’s members are primarily grassroots women, who live daily with various forms of economic and social insecurity.
Syria’s de facto leader says holding elections could take up to four years
CAIRO, (Reuters) – Holding elections in Syria could take up to four years, Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa said in remarks broadcast yesterday, the first time he has commented on a possible electoral timetable since Bashar al-Assad was ousted this month.
US EXIM loan and the rising cost of the gas to energy project
On December 26th the Board of Directors at the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) approved US$527m to the Ministry of Finance to support the government’s ambitious gas-to-energy project that aims to strengthen energy security and lower the cost of electricity to consumers.
President hails Jimmy Carter
President Irfaan Ali yesterday hailed late US President Jimmy Carter as an “indefatigable champion of democracy”.
Lyon, Boland frustrate India after Bumrah rips through middle-order
(ESPN Cricinfo) – In one of the most absorbing days of Test cricket you could wish to see, another remarkable performance from Jasprit Bumrah blew the game wide open.
Liverpool thrashes West Ham to go eight points clear
(Reuters) – Liverpool thrashed West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium to stretch their Premier League lead to eight points yesterday with Mohamed Salah once again in irrepressible form.
South Africa clinches two-wicket thriller to seal WTC final spot
(ESPN Cricinfo) – South Africa has qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after beating Pakistan by two wickets in a high-drama encounter at SuperSport Park.
Rutherford among nominees for ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year
(SportsMax) – West Indian batsman Sherfane Rutherford’s breakout year in One-Day International cricket has culminated with him being named among the nominees for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2024.
The words of former US President Jimmy Carter
(Reuters) – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100.
The New Year will be one of political gifts and handouts coupled with economic burdens and uncertain electoral opportunities
Dear Editor, As we stand on the cusp of a new year, 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the looming shadow of the upcoming general elections.
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Accountability Watch’s Year in review: A summary of the main issues discussed
This is our first attempt to provide readers with a summary of the main issues discussed in our weekly Accountability Watch column during the course of the year.
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