Daily Archive: Tuesday, February 4, 2025

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump vowed today  that the U.S.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump today said he thinks he will wind down the U.S.

(Trinidad Guardian) Minister of Energy and Energy Industries Stuart Young has dismissed criticism of Paria Fuel Trading Company’s US$50.2 million fuel deal with Jamaican refinery Petrojam, calling it “mischief.”

SAN SALVADOR, (Reuters) – El Salvador yesterday offered to house in its jails “dangerous criminals” from anywhere in the world deported by the United States, U.S.

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, (Reuters) – China imposed targeted tariffs on American imports today and put several U.S.

Amid questions about a property he may have acquired in New York, the Head of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) today confirmed he had resigned but said it was not an admission of guilt.

-parties have 28 days to refer decisions to arbitration The Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Board (DAAB), on 31 January 2025, issued its ruling on US$50m worth of matters in dispute in connection with the Gas-to-Energy (GTE) project between the Government of Guyana (GOG) and the Contractor, Lindsayca/CH4.

In the span of a few hours, four men died in three accidents over the weekend and speeding appears to have played a role in each of the crashes.

The Caribbean, and Guyana, has lost one of its most distinguished theatrical voices.

The family of a man who was allegedly electrocuted on Sunday afternoon is demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his death after he was reportedly abandoned at the hospital by his friends who witnessed his demise.

-Committee of Supply told The Government of Guyana had reason to write a “strong” letter to the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) over unauthorized salary increases in 2023 to 12 staffers.

Passengers travelling to and from Guyana through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri  will now enjoy enhanced travel efficiency with the introduction of electronic gates (E-gates) and an online Embarkation/Disembarkation (E/D) form.

7th Annual Mashramani Street Football Championship -Defending champs Stabroek Ballers advance By Michaelangelo Jacobus The seventh edition of the Mashramani Street Football Championship delivered an electrifying weekend of action at the Mocha Community Centre Tarmac, where penalty shootouts, last-minute goals, and high-intensity battles kept fans on the edge of their seats.

A family of five of Triumph, East Coast Demerara, was left homeless after a fire destroyed their home on Sunday at approximately 12:30 am.

More than a year after the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) facilitated a psychological assessment for the survivors of the tragic Mahdia dormitory fire in 2023, those affected say that no further action has been taken.

The second edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) 2025 has been officially confirmed for July 8 to 18, 2025.

Dear Editor, Permit me to address a Facebook post/notice dated Thursday, January 30th 2025, by the Ministry of Health re: Relocation of tombs at Golden Grove Burial Ground.

Merundoi Incorporated has partnered with UNESCO to revitalise Masquerade in Guyana.

Football fever is set to take over La Penitence tonight as the highly anticipated King of Soft Shoes tournament kicks off at the St.

Magistrate Annette Singh yesterday sentenced a man to four years in prison after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including armed robbery and discharging a loaded firearm with intent to harm police officers.

Dear Editor, In absorbing SN’s February 3, 2025 editorial titled “Tepui, Inc and 10%”, it is astonishing how many areas are covered.

-Adams, Junior Sinclair and Thorne out The Guyana Cricket Board has announced a 13-man squad for the Guyana Harpy Eagles as they gear up for the second round of the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional 4-Day Championship. 

Dear Editor, Consideration should be given to the possibility that our workers may be in need of better work life balance?

Police have arrested a man who allegedly attacked and robbed businesswoman Shamane Moore and then drove off with her car.

In a resounding conclusion to their 2025 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship campaign, Guyana’s U-17 women’s team secured a commanding 7-1 victory over the Turks & Caicos Islands at Estadio Félix Sánchez in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Dear Editor, There is a new drug circulating in schools in Guyana – the Strawberry Quick candy.

Sophia Dolphin, the single mother of three who lost her purse on Saturday evening containing important documents, was forced to replace her bank cards yesterday. 

MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON/OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada yesterday, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement with the two neighbouring countries.

The Sophia, East Coast Demerara taxi driver, who was stabbed on December 17 says he was asked by the police to help locate the suspect who is expected to appear in the Georgetown Magistrate’s Courts on February 10.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s democracy has long been a beacon of hope in the Caribbean, but its electoral system is not without challenges.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The Trump administration said it would lock U.S.

A 35-year-old man accused of stealing a motorcycle has been freed after reaching a financial settlement with the owner.

Dear Editor,  While the PPP/C government admits that the Exxon 2016 contract, which was negotiated by the APNU+AFC administration, has several flaws, it insists that it cannot re-negotiate its terms and conditions as they value the “sanctity” of contracts; does not want to undermine inventors’ confidence; and are also mindful of the “stability” clause that requires both parties to agree before any re-negotiation can be activated.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday ordering the creation of a sovereign wealth fund within the next year, saying it could potentially buy the short video app TikTok.

WASHINGTON/MARACAIBO, Venezuela, (Reuters) – U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem yesterday moved to remove protection against deportation from hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S.,

Malawi Clarke appeared on Wednesday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, to face multiple charges, including disorderly behaviour, assault, and use of threatening language.

Dear Editor, Now that the 2025 budget debates have ended, I can review the performance of the presenters.

SAN SALVADOR/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday welcomed Panama’s decision to let its participation in China’s global infrastructure plan expire, calling the move “a great step forward” for its ties with the United States.

(Reuters) – American Claressa Shields was crowned boxing’s first undisputed world champion in three weight classes on Sunday after beating compatriot Danielle Perkins for the women’s heavyweight title by unanimous decision in front of a home crowd in Flint, Michigan.

(CWI) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua  – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a groundbreaking, data-driven scouting system aimed at identifying and developing the best cricketing talent across the region.

(ESPN) India’s spin bowlers continued to be as brilliant as they’ve been throughout the tournament to take them to their second consecutive ICC Under-19 T20 World Cup title.

By Moisés Naím WASHINGTON, DC – Venezuela’s future will be largely shaped by US policymakers and lobbyists over the next year.

MADRID, Spain, (Reuters) – Spanish women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso confronted former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales at his trial yesterday, saying she did not agree to the kiss that triggered a national backlash against sexism in sport.

Business and economic commentary by Christopher Ram Introduction In a letter in the Stabroek News of 11 January 2025, spurred by the tragic death of the Chinese rigger at the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DBH), I noted that the many injuries and fatalities that occur annually in mining pits, construction sites, and factories across Guyana underscore the widespread neglect of workplace safety.

(CWI) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday officially welcomed Chris Dehring as he begins his tenure as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Dear Editor, It is with profound sadness that I read of the passing of Mr.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his land reform policy yesterday against an attack by Donald Trump that laid bare deep divisions within South Africa over racial disparities in ownership, an issue festering since apartheid.

(Field Level Media) Trae Young scored the winning basket with 1.6 seconds left as the visiting Atlanta Hawks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 132-130 victory over Detroit on Monday night.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the White House next week, a White House official said, hours after a U.S.

(Field Level Media) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-96 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks yesterday in a battle of short-handed teams.

In an act demonstrative of civic responsibility, Mr Romain Khan recently pointed to a  lacuna in the handling of cooking gas cylinders.

Undra Dundas, a 31-year-old resident of Block X Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, was arrested on January 31st, 2025 and charged yesterday with the possession of 110 grammes of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.