Daily Archive: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump today said he was reversing a license given to Chevron CVX.N 

(Reuters) – Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul tomorrow for talks aimed at restoring their respective diplomatic missions, seen as a step towards ending the war in Ukraine, both sides said on Wednesday.

GENEVA, (Reuters) – Dozens of dignitaries walked out of Russia’s speech to the U.N. 

(Trinidad Express) Penal labourer Lucky Jagdeo whose body was found in a river a short distance from his home was strangled and beaten to death.

(Trinidad Express) When Pandit Sunil Seetahal Maharaj took a dig at the Stink+Dutty fete and wining patrons in an address to his devotees at the Ganesh Utsav Foundation’s Maha Shivaratri celebrations on Monday, he did not expect his unconventional call to worship would ricochet across social media.

-Ali cites trade uncertainties, natural disasters An ambitious CARICOM plan to cut food imports by 25% by the end of this year has now been extended to 2030.

-laments state of health centre Toshao Timothy Lewis of Kurutuku in Region Seven yesterday recounted a tricky midnight mission on February 17th to transport six soldiers who had been wounded by Venezuelan sindicatos.

The Mayor of Georgetown, Alfred Mentore yesterday  told a  City Council meeting that he will formally write to Qatari investors, Assets Group, informing them of the ongoing land dispute over the site earmarked for the proposed US$300 million hotel along Carifesta Avenue.

By Marcelle Thomas in Barbados A commercial desk is to be set up at the Guyana consulate in Barbados.

Thirty-two-year-old Marlon DaSilva who fatally shot Kenesha Vaughn remains in police custody and is expected to be charged soon.

Forty-four-year-old housewife Seeta Ghannie drowned in the Azeeza Akousa Creek, located along the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, on the afternoon of February 24, 2025.

The body of 28-year-old Deon Baird also called ‘Edwards’, of Mainstay was discovered floating at Mainstay Resort, Region Two yesterday.

Nearly six weeks after the fatal shooting of two men by police at Airy Hall, Mahaicony, the authorities are yet to declare the results of their findings.

-says will assess all legal options CGX Energy Inc has informed the Government of Guyana in writing of its view that its licence for the the  Coren-tyne block remains in place and in good standing and the Petroleum Agreement has not been terminated, contrary to government’s position on the matter.

-two men held Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery and alleged abduction that took place at the Tide Restaurant and Bar, Lot 116, La Jalousie, on Monday night.

Guyana’s National Under-20 Women’s Football Team has qualified for the Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Haiti at the Antigua and Barbuda Technical Centre yesterday.  

Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent drowning of 26-year-old Vishal Narine, a labourer from Lot 1, Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that two proposed resorts along the Corentyne River planned by Cortours will not require impact assessment studies.

(Reuters) – Chevron (CVX.N),  said on Monday it would reorganize some of its business structures and reshuffle the leadership team, the latest move by the U.S.

Dear Editor, Guyana’s oil wealth arrives as both promise and provocation.

The University of Guy-ana’s College of Medical Sciences has launched its first dental teaching clinic expected to benefit students, staff, and the surrounding community of the university.

Dear Editor, Why would Guyana’s vote on a Ukraine-sponsored resolution at the UN General Assembly and US-sponsored resolution at the UN Security Council ‘raise eyebrows’ as SN claimed in yesterday’s edition?

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – Armed gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital before dawn yesterday, killing residents in the Delmas 30 neighbourhood and causing more residents to flee as gangs continue to operate unchecked in the Caribbean nation.

Dear Editor, Fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and misinformation. These abound in the immigrant communities in Queens, New York, and other places.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Brigadier Omar Khan and Colonel General Staff, Captain (CG) Vernon Burnett yesterday decorated newly promoted Officers during a badging ceremony at Camp Ayanganna.

(Barbados Nation) The following is a statement  yesterday from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on the changes to the Cabinet.

`Granny Ellis’ yesterday celebrated her 100th birthday. A release from the Ministry of Human Services said that Ina Ellis, a vibrant and spirited resident of East Ruimveldt is a true inspiration as she radiates gratitude for a long and healthy life.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to the SN Editorial `A call to action’ (Feb 20) narrating what it describes as ‘stupendous’ acts of Presi-dent Trump on withdrawing from international agreements and World Organiza-tions (like WHO, Paris Climate) and terminating American funding (including USAID) for critical health services in countries that can’t afford them.

LONDON/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed on the terms of a draft minerals deal central to Kyiv’s push to win Washington’s support as President Donald Trump seeks to rapidly end the war with Russia, two sources with knowledge of the matter said yesterday.

SANTIAGO,  (Reuters) – A massive power outage across Chile plunged the country’s capital Santiago into darkness yesterday and knocked out electricity to major copper mines in the country’s north, buffeting global metal markets.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives late yesterday advanced  President Donald Trump’s tax-cut and border security agenda, delivering a major boost to his 2025 priorities.

Dear Editor, So, our purported One-Guyana Govern-ment did not invite the Opposition members and the Leader of the Opposition to this important national event of Flag Raising.

A 37-year-old UK national, Leonardo Chan, visiting Guyana for Mashramani 2025, was allegedly attacked by the owner of Julian’s Guest House on February 24th around midday.

WASHINGTON/HAVANA,  (Reuters) – The United States has expanded a visa restriction policy to target Cuban officials believed to be tied to a labour programme that sends Cuban workers overseas, particularly healthcare workers, U.S.

Fifty-eight-year-old  Michelle Scotland, who was robbed of her handbag which included her cash grant cheque is hoping that someone in authority or whoever can assist to recover the cheque.

(Reuters) – A U.S. judge yesterday extended an order blocking President  Donald Trump’s administration from instituting a sweeping freeze on trillions of dollars in federal funding by pausing grants, loans and other financial support.

Dear Editor, It has been reported in the NY Times the DRC is offering the US and EU access to its mineral resources in exchange for security support to repel the M-23 militants (SN Feb 25). 

On Monday, 3rd February, Ken Corsbie, one of the most talented sons of our soil passed away at the age of 94.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Europe should move from freezing Russian assets to seizing them, British foreign minister David Lammy said yesterday, hardening Britain’s position on how the West should use bonds and other securities frozen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Demerara and Berbice started their campaigns with victories in the opening round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Under-15 Inter-County 50-over competition yesterday.

As part of its commitment to building local technical capability in support of the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) in collaboration with the European Union (EU), will be implementing its fourth practical and classroom-based training course in EV maintenance and repairs, the Department of Public Information (DPI) announced in a release yesterday.

Dear Editor, Mashramani came to my doorstep and took a lengthy breather there. 

BENGALURU,  (Reuters) – After striking an $8.5-billion media merger with Walt Disney, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani is targeting small businesses and promoting unconventional neuroscience studies to boost its revenues from the IPL, the world’s most valuable cricket league.

As the Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional 4-Day Championship heads into its fourth round, the Guyana Harpy Eagles are set to face the Jamaica Scorpions at Sabina Park, Kingston, starting Wednesday, March 5.

(Field Level Media) Jaylen Wells scored seven points in overtime as the host Memphis Grizzlies held off the Phoenix Suns 151-148 last  night.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) –  Mexico’s lower house of Congress yesterday approved a constitutional reform to ban the planting of genetically modified (GM) corn, a move that could lead to more tension with the United States after the resolution of a trade dispute, analysts said.

The second annual Rock Auto Legends Futsal Competition got off to a thrilling start on Monday night at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, as teams clashed in group stage action.

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) was alive with excitement as golfers and spectators gathered for the ANSA McAL Pre-Mash Golf Tournament on Saturday last.

By Carl Bildt STOCKHOLM – Will US President Donald Trump be able to forge a peace between Russia and Ukraine, or are we facing a repetition of the infamous Munich Agreement?

By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan Seventh Chancellor of the University of Guyana Formerly Chief Speech-writer to the UN Secretary-General In previous offerings we have discussed the contemporary world order and the attitudes of the three Great Powers: America, China, and Russia (ACR).

(AFP) Gloom and demands for wholesale change engulfed cricket-crazy Pakistan on Tuesday after the hosts crashed out of the Champions Trophy in the group stage, barely a week into celebrating the return of a major tournament.

(Reuters) – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side will not give up on the Premier League title race despite slipping further behind leaders Liverpool after Saturday’s loss to West Ham United, insisting the team have done well despite injuries and setbacks.

(AFP) The Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain at the Rawalpindi Stadium yesterday.