Daily Archive: Sunday, February 23, 2025

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United States is urging the United Nations General Assembly to back its resolution to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Monday, oppose any amendments and vote no on a rival text drafted by Ukraine and European allies.

BERLIN, (Reuters) – Germany’s opposition conservatives won the national election today, putting leader Friedrich Merz on track to be the next chancellor while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second on its best ever result, projected results showed.

JENIN, West Bank/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israel sent tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in more than 20 years today as it ordered the military to prepare for an “extended stay” to fight Palestinian militant groups in the area’s refugee camps.

(Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of people bid farewell to Hezbollah’s slain leader Hassan Nasrallahat a mass funeral in Beirut today, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike in a stunning blow to the Iranian-backed group.

Police are investigating the murder Kenesha Marie Juman Vaughn, a 27-year-old housewife of Lot 1179 Section ‘A’ Block ‘X’ Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, which occurred at about 8 last night at the above-mentioned address.

-fresh produce in demand By Marcelle Thomas in Barbados Guyanese agricultural produce, condiments and craft are in high demand among Barbadians at AgroFest 2025 which continues today at Queen’s Park, Bridgetown where an increasing number of participants are showcasing the country’s offerings.

“Mai-u bay matraman” is an invitation to “let’s go do self-help and then eat and drink afterwards” in Macushi, one of the indigenous languages of, mainly, the North Rupununi.

-says villagers being threatened with eviction The Upper Mazaruni District Council (UMDC) yesterday said that the titled lands of the village of Jawalla are being encroached upon by miners and it vehemently condemned the ongoing threats and illegal mining activities.

By Khamisi Slowe “Tired, but I’m good, man. This is the life that I live; tired, but with the energy to go,” Carlvin Burnette says with a chuckle, setting the tone for a lively and candid conversation.

Listen to this article:It’s a long holiday weekend, the kind that offers up outdoor spectator activities.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced support for the development of 1000 acres of lands in the Berbice Savannah for blackeye and red beans production.

A 32-year-old man died yesterday after his motorbike was hit  by a car on Takuba Road in Meadow Brook at around 3.30 pm.

`I have no doubt that the demand for fossil fuels will remain strong globally, even as renewable energy sources continue to scale up’ By Khamisi Slowe Youths from across the country on Friday seized the opportunity to question Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo on future job prospects in Guyana’s burgeoning oil and gas sector.

-unhappy with hospital treatmentThe family of Michal Wallerson, BSN, RN, is calling for transparency and accountability following her sudden and unexplained death on December 29, 2024. 

The Ministry of  Culture, Youth and Sport last night apologized for not inviting Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton and members of the opposition to the flag raising ceremony for the Republic anniversary.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Friday commissioned the new Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court in Region One.

Former fashion designer and school teacher, Donette Brotherson, yesterday launched BabyD International in Guyana, bringing a first-of-its-kind childcare service to the local market.

Dear Editor, Our letter entitled `There should be an investigation into ExxonMobil’s use of tax certificates issued under Guyana’s 2016 PSA’ (Stabroek News, February 16, 2025) raised important concerns about the issuance of tax certificates and the implications for Guyana’s oil revenues.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall SC has raised concerns about magistrates hearing criminal cases virtually while defendants are overseas, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).

Dear Editor, Now that the World Bank’s Country Director for the Caribbean and current Caricom Chair, Barbados Prime Minister Mottley, has broken the ice that the Caribbean Region and Caricom are in a deep educational crisis, we can stop pretending that everything is hunky-dory in education.

A 12-member jury has found Colwyn Alex Croal guilty of discharging a loaded firearm with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or cause grievous bodily harm to Sherwin Hughes.

Dear Editor, I wish to express thanks for your editorial of Saturday February 22, 2025, that highlighted the case of  `Millie Miguel and incompetence.’

To enhance the police response to family violence, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security’s Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Policy Unit (SO&DVPU) recently launched its Police Advanced Training & Readiness for Operational Leverage (P.A.T.R.O.L)

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The Trump administration sent emails last evening to U.S.

Minister in the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar on Friday berated  two contractors who had conducted excavation works along Princes Street, Georgetown, against the advice of engineers from the ministry.

Dear Editor,  As we commemorate this Republic Day under the theme “Expressing our Culture and Creativity as One Guyana,” I am compelled to highlight that the aspiration for the true embrace of our culture, creativity and prosperity must not remain an abstract ideal but must be a lived reality for every Guyanese.

VATICAN CITY,  (Reuters) – The Vatican said yesterday that Pope Francis’ health had deteriorated over the past 24 hours and for the first time described his condition as “critical”, reporting he had needed supplemental oxygen and blood transfusions.

Earlier this month, the Guyana Shore Base Inc hosted the drawing for its Safety Sweepstakes Competition, offering one of its  employees the chance to win a brand-new MG3 car.

Dear Editor, In the heart of bustling Georgetown there is a public restroom overflowing with urine, approximately fifteen feet from a crowded restaurant and near to a pavement.

(Reuters) – Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi will launch a unity government, his spokesperson said yesterday, as he faces domestic pressure over his handling of an offensive by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern provinces.

Dear Editor, Scolding contractors for unsanctioned works (KN Feb 22) is a slap on the wrist.

Two young mothers, Latoyah Walcott and Kenisha Walcott were among the 50 trainees from Region Two who graduated from the Board of Industrial Training (BIT) on Friday with certificates for the use of heavy-duty equipment.

BUDAPEST,  (Reuters) – Thousands of Hungarian judges, court staff and supporters marched to the ministry of justice in Budapest yesterday, demanding judicial independence, freedom of expression for judges and better pay.

Dear Editor,  Yet another CARICOM meeting has concluded, and once again, the outcomes amount to little more than recycled rhetoric and vague commitments.

Dear Editor, Permit me to ask a question and to offer my unsolicited suggestions regarding the distribution of the cheques for the Cash Grant.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine’s critical minerals have raised the possibility of cutting the country’s access to Elon Musk’s vital Starlink satellite internet system, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

A vehicular accident early yesterday morning led to the temporary closure of the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), according to an advisory issued by bridge management. 

(Field Level Media) Nic Claxton put in an offensive rebound at the buzzer as the Brooklyn Nets slipped past the host Philadelphia 76ers 105-103 yesterday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has hailed the strong backing of Spanish investors as a resounding vote of confidence in Jamaica’s tourism future.

There is this unending discussion in chess about whether the players of yesteryear could have matched the champions of today.

By Nigel Westmaas The constitutional history of Guyana—formerly known as Guiana and encompassing (at different times)  the two colonies of Essequibo (established in 1616) and Demerara (established in 1746), along with Berbice (established in 1627)—is fundamentally intertwined with its political history.

JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Israel said yesterday it was delaying the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners it had planned to free the day before until militant group Hamas met its conditions, underscoring the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire accord.

Today, I take a break from reviewing Guyana’s landlord-tenant laws to discuss a significant development in the country’s legal landscape.

A book on the life of Guyana’s celebrated and first professional novelist Edgar Mittelholzer will come alive on stage at the National Cultural Centre on March 1st and 2nd in the form of a play titled “A Pleasant Career”.

The most precious aspect of life lies in the fact that it is quite fleeting.

Eight-year-old Jediel Andrew Tucker, a Grade Three student of the New Guyana School, recently became an author when he published his first book.

A 12-year-old was recently raped by an adult male who groomed her and took her to his home, where he held her for days.

[Ian McDonald, Not Quite Without A Moon, Leeds, UK, Peepal Tree Press, 2023. 

On Friday Deputy Commissioner ‘Administration’ Ravindradat Budhram attended the Albion Cricket Club’s 2024 Awards Ceremony at the Albion Community Centre, East Corentyne, Berbice, a release from the police said.

Former Guyana youth player Raja Pooran delivered a stellar all-round performance to lead Everest Masters to a commanding 57-run victory over a Costa Rica team on Friday during their tour of Costa Rica.

Introduction In commemoration of the renowned artist Stanley Greaves’ 90 birthday, the Sunday Stabroek will be featuring images of some of his artwork accompanied by poems written by him.

Introduction In this week’s column I shall follow my practice in recent years by reporting on the Guyana 2025 national budget in order to perform a considered evaluation of the state-of -play in Guyana’s oil and gas sector.

By Khadidja Ba In the past year, LehWeRide, owned by a true son of the soil, Roy Spooner, and managed by Andre Atherley has rapidly become closer and closer to being referred to as the premier transportation service in Guyana, offering a modern solution in terms of technology and service.

Chapter II of the Constitution of Guyana sets out the Principles and Bases of the Political, Economic and Social System of Guyana.

It is necessary to repeat again and again that in the background of all our lives there exists a fundamental and dominating lie.

(AFP) Josh Inglis hit a maiden century to help Australia chase down the highest target in Champions Trophy history in a five-wicket win over old rivals England in Lahore on Saturday.

RIYADH,  (Reuters) – Russian Dmitry Bivol avenged a previous defeat to take the undisputed light-heavyweight world title from Artur Beterbiev on a majority points decision in an epic rematch in Saudi Arabia yesterday.

(Field Level Media) Devin Booker scored 29 points, Kevin Durant added 27 points and 11 rebounds, and the visiting Phoenix Suns snapped a four-game skid by beating the Chicago Bulls 121-117 yesterday.

BIRMINGHAM, England, (Reuters) – Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was full of praise for newcomer Marcus Rashford, the much-maligned former Manchester United forward who has quickly made a terrific impression with his new team.

GCA/Georgetown City Cricket Cup & Friends Mayor’s U17 100 Overs Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) put on a commanding performance to defeat Bel Air Rubis by 129 runs in the GCA/Georgetown City Cricket Cup & Friends Mayor’s Under-17 Hundred Overs competition.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Arsenal suffered a potentially mortal blow in their title quest as West Ham United condemned them to a first Premier League home defeat of the season yesterday.

The highly anticipated return of the Caribbean Boxing Championship is in six days, and the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) has appointed Seon Bristol as the manager of the national team set to compete in St.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – The lop-sided nature of arguably cricket’s fiercest rivalry in recent years notwithstanding, emotions in both countries will run high when bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai today.

RIYADH, (Reuters) – Three-times world champion Shakur Stevenson retained his WBC lightweight title on Sunday after stopping stand-in Josh Padley, a British electrician who had three days to prepare for the fight, at the end of nine rounds.

…calls for unity and support for coach Sammy (Trinidad Express) Former West Indies cricketer Ricardo Powell has voiced strong opposition to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) potential decision to demote the West Indies cricket team, arguing that such a move would harm both the players and the game in the region.

(SportsMax) West Indies all-rounder Chinelle Henry delivered another stellar performance with both bat and ball to assist UP Warriorz to a commanding 33-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Dear Editor, Listening to a rather depressing presentation by Winston Brassington at the Oil Conference, I was moved to ponder whether the Guyana Gas to Energy project might be like  the HS2 (High Speed Two) train project in the UK.

GCA/Georgetown City Cricket Cup & Friends Mayor’s U17 100 Overs Transport Sports Club delivered a resounding statement in the ongoing GCA/Georgetown City Cricket Cup & Friends Mayor’s Under-17 Hundred Overs competition, routing Malteenoes Sports Club by a staggering 298 runs at Transport Sports Club Ground yesterday.  

Guyanese will throng the streets today to celebrate Mashramani. They will be doing so in the context of a world in disorder and on a day marking the third year since the invasion of Ukraine.