Daily Archive: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, today delivered remarks at the five-day drone training programme facilitated by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) for various government agencies.

SANTO DOMINGO, (Reuters) – As spiraling violence in Haiti puts healthcare out of reach for most, Haitian mothers are seeking care at hospitals in neighboring Dominican Republic despite government policies there scaling up deportations.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The Trump administration has moved to stop the supply of lifesaving drugs for HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, as well as medical supplies for newborn babies, in countries supported by USAID around the globe, a memo reviewed by Reuters showed.

(Trinidad Express) United States President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies have begun to hit home.

(Trinidad Guardian) A Caribbean Airlines ATR 72-600 flying from Tobago to Trinidad suffered an engine failure on Monday night while operating its final flight for the day.

Dear Editor, I have not previously commented on Terrence Campbell’s recent forays in the media on the matter of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), being of the view that Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo has already and comprehensively addressed the issues Campbell has raised.

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring attention to the President of Guyana the financial inequities and challenges faced by the hardworking and dedicated Medical Extension Officers (MEDEXES) across our nation.

-US restates support for Guyana in face of bellicose actions by Venezuela New US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday held talks with President Irfaan Ali and a statement issued by the US State Department said that they addressed “the crisis of illegal migration and agreed to jointly address this regional imperative and challenge”.

Dear Editor, I asked your readers and you kindly to overlook the length of time it has taken me to raise an issue included in Conversation Tree by your columnist Ralph Ramkarran and published in your newspaper since February 2024.

Taxpayers and businesses are now able to register online and receive electronic copies of their documents with yesterday’s launching of a new software called ‘Padna’ by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).

In his Budget 2025 speech yesterday, Jermaine Figueira, APNU+AFC Member of Parliament criticized the government’s handling of Region 10, calling for increased investment in the area’s infrastructure, youth empowerment, and economic opportunities.

Dear Editor, I was approached by a friend to highlight an unfortunate incident that occurred recently after he visited the local office for enquiry.

(ESPN) Jomel Warrican and the rest of West Indies’ spin cast hoisted Pakistan with their own petard, spinning a web around Pakistan’s batters to skittle them out for 133, securing a first win on Pakistan soil since 1990.

In a decisive final match of the Nations Cup tournament on Sunday night, host nation Suriname secured a 79-61 victory over Guyana, clinching the championship title.

Dear Editor, On January 16, GECOM Chair Claudette Singh ruled against the use of electronic biometrics in the next elections, stating “With less than a year to go before these elections, and given the number of tasks that would need to be done before such a system can be properly introduced, … I am convinced that this is not feasible within the time presently available.”

-new beer plant paid for  Chairman of Banks DIH, Clifford Reis, has dismissed claims that Chinese-owned businesses are being favoured and issued more beverages than local “mom and pop” shops.

(Field Level Media) Amen Thompson made a game-winning floater with 1.3 seconds remaining to polish off a career night, lifting the visiting Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the short-handed Boston Celtics last night.

Dear Editor, The budget debate continues with the usual finger pointing and posturing from both sides of the aisle.

By Khadidja Ba Some small business owners at Kumaka Landing, Mabaruma are railing against the apparent injustices they are facing as they pursue making a living.

-Benn defends expenditure The second day of the 2025 budget debate yesterday saw Shadow Home Affairs Minister Khemraj Ramjattan criticising the government’s allocation for security, charging that it “placed too much emphasis on infrastructure development at the expense of human capacity building and addressing systemic vulnerabilities in the justice and law enforcement sectors”.

Dear Editor, I am writing on behalf of the Magnolia Advocacy & Charity Foundation, an organization dedicated to advocating for human and animal rights.

Addressing the 76th anniversary of India’s Republican status on Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Phillips highlighted the rapidly evolving digital landscape in India as presenting a “unique opportunity” for collaboration.

Dear Editor, For more than six decades, Guyanese citizens have endured the stench of gross incompetence and disrespect from successive governments, both past and present.

Dear Editor, There has been the impetuous, indeed illegal, decision to confirm the Acting incumbent in the Permanent position of Commissioner Of Police despite the fact that this Public Servant had already bypassed the official Retirement Age of 55 years – established since the colonial era, since when absolutely no attempt has ever been made to revise such a condition of employment by any Independent (?)

-Walrond highlights tourism sector progress By Khadidja Ba Day two of the 2025 budget debate generated heat yesterday, as Shadow Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amanza Walton-Desir, launched a critique of the government’s handling of migration and foreign policy.

Ayodele Dalgety-Dean has been announced as the Anthony N Sabga Awards, Caribbean Excellence Laureate for Public & Civic Contributions.

NEW YORK/LONDON/SINGAPORE, (Reuters) – Global investors dumped tech stocks yesterday as they worried that the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model would threaten the dominance of AI leaders like Nvidia NVDA.O,

Dear Editor, I am advocating for an increase in the stipend for our Members of Parliament to five hundred thousand G$500,000.00 monthly, from 2025.

On Saturday, the first 100 allottees of the new Five Miles Housing Scheme, Bartica, Region Seven picked their house lots during an identification exercise.

Dear Editor, Your article “Patriots in quest to digitise Guyana’s National Anthem” published last Sunday 2025/01/26 contains erroneous links to the two items discussed.

CAIRO/JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed along the main roads leading north in Gaza yesterday, jubilant to be returning home after months of living in temporary shelter but fearing what might remain of their homes amid the bombed-out ruins.

Dear Editor, The public should disregard the social media remark of reporting an illegal or undocumented immigrant in America for a reward of US$135 per head.

(Trinidad Express) An argument between a Hard-bargain couple turned fatal when the husband shot his wife and then turned the gun on himself on Sunday night.

A 21-year-old Potarinau Village, South Central Rupununi resident on Sunday evening destroyed his small mud house by lighting a fire, claiming it was haunted.

GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo, (Reuters) –  Rwandan-backed rebels marched into eastern Congo’s largest city Goma yesterday, and the U.N.

Dear Editor, The APNU/AFC’s spokesperson on finance in the National Assembly contends that the PPP/C Gov’t will add some $5.9 million in debt per household.

(CXC) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Chairman, Council, Executives, Management and Staff of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) are saddened at the passing of Sir Roy Augier, Professor Emeritus of The University of the West Indies.

Quacy Gonsalves, 48, of Lot 14 Republic Drive, Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’ s Court on Friday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty and pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of social media network X and a close ally of U.S.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President  Donald Trump stressed the importance of India buying more American-made security equipment and moving toward a fair bilateral trading relationship in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, the White House said.

Dear Editor, As we look toward the future of Guy-ana, I am proud to endorse His Excellency President Dr.

By Mark Leonard DAVOS – It is Donald Trump’s world now.

In their opening match of the Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship, Guyana’s junior Lady Jags suffered a 2-1 defeat yesterday, to Cuba at the Estadio Félix Sánchez in the Dominican Republic. 

(Trinidad Guardian) Police are investigating a report made by the Ministry of Health regarding the illegal sale of Ozempic after spotting social media posts advertising the drug, which is used for diabetes, being sold locally.

…in Bounty/Antonio’s Grille One-Day Tournament By Michaelangelo Jacobus The Guyana Hockey Board’s 2025 season began with thrilling action at the Providence National Stadium on Sunday, as GBTI GCC and Pepsi Hikers emerged victorious in the Women’s and Men’s divisions, respectively, at the Bounty/Antonio’s Grille One-Day Tournament.

(Field Level Media) Zach LaVine scored 21 points and Nikola Vucevic produced 20 points and 10 rebounds to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 129-121 victory against the visiting Denver Nuggets yesterday.

One Guyana Premier Basketball League Another round of the One Guyana Premier Basketball League lit up the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Sunday night as Ravens crushed East Coast All Stars 78-49, while the Nets outpaced the Jets 61-45.

Regional Commander, Assistant Commissioner Mahendra Siwnarine yesterday said that the two persons held in connection with the brutal murder of 64-year-old Parbhudai Boodhram called ‘Renie’ remain in custody even as the police are working on several leads.

(Reuters) – Jasprit Bumrah was named the ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year for 2024 after the India pace spearhead produced his best annual haul in the red-ball format, the sport’s governing body said on Monday.

It would be naïve, arguably downright guileless to pretend that Donald Trump’s return to the presidency of the United States will have no significant bearing on Washington’s relationship(s) with CARICOM, a truism that has already been made manifest by the early soundings that are deriving from the new administration.

(ESPN) As chants of “Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Owen” were ringing around a packed Ninja Stadium, with the majority having stayed on to see Hobart Hurricanes be presented with the BBL trophy for the first time, the man himself was still trying to take it all in after what had the makings of a life-changing performance.

(Reuters) – England have named an unchanged XI for today’s third T20 International (T20I) against India in Rajkot, a must-win game for the visitors who are 2-0 down in the five-match series.

(CWI) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly congratulates the men’s Test team on their remarkable 120-run victory against Pakistan in Multan, marking the team’s first Test win on Pakistan soil since 1990.