Daily Archive: Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) today said that Team Mohamed had understated the value of three imported vehicles – including a Lamborghini – by $300m.

LONDON/GENEVA/BERLIN,  (Reuters) – The U.S. is refusing to co-sponsor a draft U.N.

(Reuters) – Former colonial powers must apologise and pay compensation for their historic role in the enslavement of Africans, Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell told European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

MADRID,  (Reuters) – Spain’s High Court has found former soccer federation boss Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent and fined him over 10,000 euros ($10,434), the court said today.

(Trinidad Guardian) Even as she again condemned squatting as illegal, Housing Minister Camille Robinson-Regis yesterday announced that the Government will construct 500 homes for squatters occupying both State and private lands.

(Trinidad Guardian) The mood at Digicel T&T is tense as the Digicel Group confirmed that jobs will be made redundant as part of a decentralisation plan to remain relevant.

-rails against fossil fuels UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday told CARICOM Heads of a plan to defeat criminal gangs in Haiti and he kept up his campaign against fossil fuels and urged the need for clean power.

The girl who was charged with causing the dormitory fire in Mahdia in 2023 that claimed 20 lives has been committed to stand trial.

-jumped into water after boat began to sink The police are investigating an incident in Puruni which occurred on Tuesday in  which Lance Corporal  23647 Jermaine Batson is believed to have drowned.

Poll observer Rosalinda Rasul yesterday continued her testimony in the elections fraud trial and provided further testimony about incorrect numbers being called for APNU+AFC when a spreadsheet was used.

On Monday, the Government Technical Institute (GTI) became the latest recipient of a newly equipped Zara computer laboratory, commissioned by President of Zara Realty Holding Inc, Ken Subraj.

-also under probe over death of mother-in-law after beating A Patentia, West Bank Demerara man was remanded to prison on February 14th when he appeared at the Wales Magistrate’s Court charged with the unlawful wounding of his reputed wife.

Citing an abuse of the process, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on February 14th denied the special leave application of the Applicants in GY/A/CV2024/005 Sunrise Inc Resource v Blue Star Export Inc.

The Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) is set to introduce its raw, unpasteurized cow’s milk to the market.

-former Justice of UK Supreme Court Former Justice of the UK Supreme Court,  Lord Carnwath CVO has underlined the important role of the judiciary in enforcing environmental protections and says that judgments in common law jurisdictions ought to be respected here.

The United Nations Development Programme has granted some  US$250, 000 to the Government of Guyana, under the just energy transition (JET) Seed Funding Initiative, to construct three solar powered charging stations for Electric Vehicles (EV’s) in the capital city.

Valerie Carter, the mother of twin girls who perished in the devastating Mahdia dormitory fire of 2023, filed a civil suit against the State on 17 February, 2025, demanding compensation in excess of $900 million for each of her deceased children.

Dear Editor, A recent article blared the headline, “Caribbean education in crisis, World Bank warns” (Barbados Today, Feb.

KARACHI, Pakistan,  (Reuters) – New Zealand underlined their title aspirations as Will Young and Tom Latham smashed hundreds to set up a 60-run victory over defending champions Pakistan in Champions Trophy Group A yesterday.

Recently promoted to the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League, Mainstay Goldstar Football Club is making strides in preparation for its first season in the country’s top-tier football competition.

Dear Editor, Please permit me a space in your newspaper, as I was in Parliament listening to the debate surrounding the rehabilitation of the Le Repentir Cemetery, a motion moved by Opposition Member of Parliament, the Hon.

-cites self-styled `influencers’ The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MoHSSS) in a release yesterday condemned in the strongest possible terms, what it sees as the “appalling” increase in the retraumatisation of child victims of sexual violence and assault, declaring it a “grave injustice” that demands immediate and decisive action by law enforcement and the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA).

Following a majority verdict in favour of the prosecution, Ryan Mootoo, also called ‘Royo’, and Halley Morgan, both of Rose Hall Town, were found guilty of wounding with intent, committed on Naresh Ramangal.

Dear Editor, From the city of Georgetown to Berbice Region 6, one of the major issues affecting tourism based businesses and attractions is that the tourism industry is being held back by inconsistent quality service and lack of professionalism.

Dear Editor,  The recent ambush on Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldiers in the Cuyuni River region is a stark reminder of the escalating security threats along our borders.

Three women appeared  yesterday before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with assault and unlawful wounding.

(Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court yesterday let stand an order blocking President Donald Trump from curtailing automatic birthright citizenship nationwide as part of the Republican’s hardline crackdown on immigration and illegal border crossings.

Dear Editor It was good to see an opposition motion regarding the Le Repentir Cemetery was passed in the National Assembly, but not after an acrimonious debate and finger pointing from both sides of the aisle (News Source Feb 17).

Kendrick Cozier of West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme appeared yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Fabayo Azore charged with unlawful wounding.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – A U.S. judge said yesterday he had questions about a request by prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, which he called a “somewhat unusual situation.”

Dear Editor, US oil demand accounts for approximately 20% of the world market, with China at approximately 13%.

As part of government’s commitment to fostering justice, fairness and efficiency in the legal system, a workshop was launched yesterday  to familiarise key stakeholders with the provisions of the recently enacted Criminal Procedure (Plea Discussion, Plea Agreement, and Assistance) Act 2024, a Department of Public Information (DPI) release stated.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – A joint Egyptian-British mission has identified an ancient tomb near Luxor as that of King Thutmose II, marking the first discovery of a pharaonic royal tomb in more than 100 years, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The United States yesterday designated Tren de Aragua, the Sinaloa Cartel and other drug cartels as global terrorist organizations, according to a Federal Register notice, a move that comes as President Donald Trump steps up immigration enforcement against alleged gang members in the U.S.

Dear Editor, I have a brother inside GuySuCo and because of fear, he cannot write.

The recent attack on members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) by an armed gang on the Guyana/Venezuelan border has prompted a call from the Alliance For Change (AFC) for urgent measures to be instituted to protect the nation’s territorial integrity and members of its armed forces, an AFC release stated yesterday.

HAMILTON, (Reuters) – Bermuda’s centre-left Progressive Labor Party (PLP) held on to government for its third consecutive general election on Tuesday night, losing four seats but retaining a comfortable majority even as a record number of candidates ran, many independently.

SAN JOSE, (Reuters) – Migrants deported from the U.S. could be held in Costa Rica for up to six weeks before being sent to their home countries, Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves said yesterday.

The Guyana Under-21 boys’ hockey team has been officially chosen to compete in the 2025 Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Junior Challenge.

Among the stupendous changes US President Donald Trump has made so far in his second term in office are his moves to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organisation (WHO).

-to offer plans with discounted rates As part of its contribution to help empower women in business, telecommunications utility, One Communications, is collaborating with the Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Guyana (WCCIG) to provide WCCIG members with the connectivity they need to succeed in today’s fast- paced economy.

The second edition of the Rock Auto Trans Futsal Tournament is set to kick off next Monday, featuring 16 top-tier teams competing for a grand prize of $1 million.

Dear Editor, Those who write and speak are often sincere but unless they have a deep understanding of our history, their words fall short of hitting the target.

Business and Economic Commentary by Christopher Ram Introduction The contrast could not be starker: As Guyana continues to offer American oil giants ExxonMobil and Hess some of the most generous terms in the global petroleum industry, US President Donald Trump is crafting trade policies that could devastate the Caribbean’s traditional export sectors.

(SportsMax) Jamaica’s Minister of Sport, Olivia Grange, has confirmed that funds have been earmarked for upgrading the floodlights at Sabina Park, ensuring the historic venue is ready to host the anticipated day/night Test match between West Indies and Australia in July.

A squad of 16 players has been selected to represent Guyana at the 2025 Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF) Junior Challenge set to take place in Bridgetown, Barbados from March 8–16.

(Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton drove his new Ferrari Formula One car for the first time yesterday and said the team had everything they needed to win the championship and were ready to do so.

(Reuters) – India’s top order batters must kick on and get big scores if the team are to post competitive totals in the Champions Trophy, captain Rohit Sharma said yesteday ahead of their tournament opener against Bangladesh.