Daily Archive: Friday, February 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump clashed today, with Zelenskiy questioning Trump’s tilt toward Russia and Trump accusing him of being disrespectful as their differences erupted into a shouting match.

CARICOM Heads at their February 19 to 21st summit have expressed grave concerns over Venezuela’s stated plans to conduct elections in Guyana’s county of Essequibo.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British international development minister Anneliese Dodds resigned today over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to slash the foreign aid budget in order to boost defence spending.

ATHENS,  (Reuters) – Clashes broke out in Athens today as hundreds of thousands of people rallied across Greece to demand justice on the second anniversary of the country’s deadliest-ever train crash, and striking workers brought air, sea and rail transport to a halt.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Although United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced an expansion of its Cuba restrictive policy on Tuesday, it remains unclear whether Jamaica falls among “complicit” third countries in employing medical personnel through its neighbour’s labour export programme, which could lead to visa sanctions.

-but still no word on completion date Following government’s admission to delays in  the huge Gas-to-Energy (GtE) project at Wales, United States project contractor LNDCH4, yesterday said it is upping its resource allocations to the project but will not compromise safety.

`…(the) road safety situation in Guyana is concerning, with a road mortality rate of 15 deaths per 100,000 population’ The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a new project to support Guyana in upgrading and rehabilitating the country’s road infrastructure.

A couple  perished yesterday after their vehicle struck a concrete rail on the Eccles Dumpsite Access Road, turned over several times and then landed in a trench Dead are Shane Tyndall, 39, and Shabeca Gordon, 35, of East Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

As the current oil-driven development surge currently being undertaken by government of Guyana seeks to impact the country as a whole, President of the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Orlando Wong has told the Stabroek Business that it is important that those state agencies that are directly linked to supporting critical aspects of that still limited surge that obtains in interior communities and other non-coastal communities be provided with robust and competent ‘outposts’ through which to execute their responsibilities.

-gov’t may step in to help The Donald Trump administration’s aid cuts through the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) have had a severe impact on local programmes funded through agencies that that body supported and government is now looking at state intervention.

The local private sector has been keeping a close eye on developments in the country’s oil and gas industry not just to enhance its own understanding of the significance of the sector to the country’s overall development but also to seek to determine the feasibility of relationships between the country’s world class petro breakthrough and the knock-on effect that this will have on the growth of the various other sectors in the wider business community.

Guyana’s boxing team departed these shores last evening for Castries, St.

A 45-year-old teacher, Phelan Ramdat, appeared yesterday before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with two counts of sexual activity with a child.

(Field Level Media) Stephen Curry ignited his own third-quarter explosion with a 50-footer at the halftime horn, then capped a 56-point performance with 11th and 12 3-pointers to protect a late lead that resulted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-115 victory over the host Orlando Magic last  night.

While not directly referencing Guyana, despite multiple reports of gang violence in local schools, President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday stated that the issue is a regional concern.

(Trinidad Express) When Government entered into an arrangement involving Shell and Venezuela to develop the Dragon Gas field, money was paid to Venezuela, acting Prime Minister Stuart Young disclosed yesterday.

On Tuesday 18th February, local company,  Gaico clinched a joint venture with Fersan; the Dominican Republic’s biggest fertiliser producer and one of Guyana’s longest standing supplier to the agriculture sector, according to a release from Gaico.

Twenty-eight-year-old Terrence Simon Adams, a fisherman of Lot 88 Num-ber 76 Housing Scheme Corentyne, Berbice was yesterday  charged with the murder of Michael Jackson.

(Field Level Media) Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, grabbed 19 rebounds and dished seven assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-112 win over the visiting Denver Nuggets last night.

The second reading of the long-awaited Engineers Bill 2024 was deferred on February 17th in the National Assembly without explanation and the opposition has signalled it wants amendments.

As part of its commitment to provide equitable access to affordable housing nationwide, the government will allocate approximately 75 house lots in Mabaruma town in Region One by the end of April.

Noting that the current situation on the roads is very concerning, President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday stated that strong measures will be implemented to limit the speed of truck drivers.

-following drowning of Lance Corporal Concerns have been raised about whether the Guyana Police Force’s ranks are equipped with safety equipment on riverain patrols, with the Force yet to provide clarity on whether Lance Corporal Jermaine Batson and his team were equipped with necessary safety gear when he tragically drowned in the Puruni River.

Dear Editor, I write today, to set the record straight regarding the misleading statements made by Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo during his press conference yesterday, Thursday, February 27, 2025, concerning my announcement at the last statutory meeting held on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Dear Editor, Listening to all the talking heads presenting at the Annual Guyana Police Officers’ Conference 2025 was an important event for assessing the force’s progress, challenges, and strategies for improving law enforcement in the country.

The sentencing hearing of Dexroy Ogleton, originally indicted for murder, will be heard on Tuesday, March 4, before Justice Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Berbice Assizes.

Dear Editor, Earlier this year I watched a broadcast of India’s Republic Day celebrations under the theme  “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas,” celebrating India’s cultural heritage and developmental achievements.

Sheldon Davis, Managing Director of Century Tamara Logistic Services Inc (CTLS), a locally owned and operated oil & gas technical and support services company registered in Guyana, appeared on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty charged with failure to file tax returns and pay PAYE.

Dear Editor, The brutal killing of Kenesha Vaughn is a tragic and deeply troubling incident that demands swift justice.

President Irfaan Ali has emphasised that Ramadan is a time of blessings, mercy and forgiveness, and a timely reminder of the importance of love, humanity and peace.

ISTANBUL,  (Reuters) – Russian and U.S. teams held six hours of talks in Turkey yesterday to try to restore normal functioning of their embassies, and Vladimir Putin said initial contacts with Donald Trump’s new administration had inspired hope.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexico yesterday handed over major figures in the country’s criminal underworld to U.S.

Dear Editor, On February 20, I attended, and presented at, the 49th Universal Periodic Review pre-session on Guyana.

Dwayne Harris, an 18-year-old labourer from Lot 253 Onder-neeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, was earlier this month charged with three traffic offences and fined after pleading guilty.

SAN FRANCISCO,  (Reuters) – A California federal judge yesterday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ordering the U.S.

(Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s cancellation of licenses for foreign oil companies to operate in sanctioned Venezuela will reduce the dollars on offer in the country’s exchange market, stoking depreciation of the local bolivar currency and prices, analysts said yesterday.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is mourning  the passing of Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Fitzroy Warde, an officer who it says dedicated over three decades of exemplary service to the Force and the nation.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Five former U.S. defense secretaries yesterday condemned President Donald Trump’s  “reckless” firing of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other senior officers and called on Congress to halt any confirmation of their successors.

Dear Editor, Yesterday morning at 09:15am I sat on my patio awaiting the arrival of a vehicle when I observed an increase in traffic in my street.

GSE (https://guyanastockexchangeinc.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 1112’s trading results showed consideration of $85,008,783 from 146,547 shares traded in 46 transactions as compared to 1111’s trading results which showed consideration of 11,736,944 from 34,448 shares traded in 28 transactions.

Dear Editor, I would be grateful if you could provide me with a platform in your newspaper to discuss a complex issue that, with careful planning and collaboration, can easily be resolved.

On his first official visit to Guyana since his recent appointment as President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), the new Head of the regional financial institution, Daniel Best, would appear to have set new markers with which to ‘measure’ the relationship between the most important financial institution in the region and what, on account of its vast petro resources, and in terms of its development potential, currently the standout country in the region.

MADRID, (Reuters) – The Laureus Academy revoked tennis number one Jannik Sinner’s nomination for its annual World Sportsman of the Year Award on Thursday, citing his three-month doping ban.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Russian chess grandmaster Boris Spassky has died at the age of 88, International chess federation (FIDE) general director Emil Sutovsky told Reuters yesterday.

(Reuters) – Jos Buttler said he would consider his future as England’s limited-overs captain but will not make any emotional decisions amid calls for him to step down following their Champions Trophy exit.

PANAMA CITY, (Reuters) – Lawyers for mi-grants from around the world who were deported from the United States and moved to a remote jungle camp in Panama in recent weeks say they have been unable to communicate with their clients since they arrived there.

It is debatable whether the 2025 budget poverty reduction allocations are truly adequate to combat poverty levels, particularly in Guyana’s hinterland regions.

The 11th edition of the Milo Schools’ U18 Football Tournament is set to kick off in just over a week, with 24 secondary school teams competing for the coveted title and a grand prize of $300,000.  

(Reuters) – World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst is delighted that his federation has received the backing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but told Reuters yesteday that the real work had just begun.

(Field Level Media) Zion Williamson scored 27 points, matched his career high of 11 assists and collected 10 rebounds for his first career triple-double while leading the New Orleans Pelicans to a solid 124-116 road victory over the struggling Phoenix Suns yesteday.

By David Eaves, Luanna Roncaratti LONDON/BRASÍLIA – We often take the ability to prove our identity for granted, but a government-issued ID is key to accessing essential services like health care, banking, and registering property ownership.

Fifteen-year-old Kyle Couchman showcased his remarkable chess prowess once again, securing a flawless victory at the Mashramani Masters Rapid Chess Tournament, hosted by the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF).

(SportsMax) Barbados Women have an early two-point lead over the Windward Islands Women after Wednesday’s second round of the 2025 CG United Women’s Super50 Cup in St.

The second night of the Rock Auto Trans Futsal Tournament is set to ignite the National Gymnasium tonight, featuring a series of high-stakes matchups as teams vie for the coveted $1 million grand prize.

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, (Reuters) – Pakistan ended their campaign in the home Champions Trophy without a win after rain washed out their dead rubber against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium yesterday.

ISTANBUL,  (Reuters) – Turkey’s jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan called on his Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to lay down arms on Thursday, a move that could end its 40-year conflict with Ankara and have far-reaching political and security consequences for the region.

February 24, 2025, Bridgetown, Barbados – In a move that appears to further support important elements in the broader development of the region, Caribbean Export has disclosed that it is teaming up with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the Department of the Canadian government that manages the country’s international development and humanitarian assistance to advance Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Caribbean.

Gold Prices for the three-day period ending Thursday February 27, 2025.

IN a bold move toward regional transformation, Caricom has announced sweeping plans to reform the Caribbean’s telecommunications, trade, and education sectors — changes poised to reshape the region’s economic and social landscape.

Kwame Holder appeared yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, charged with discharging a loaded firearm in a public place.

(Trinidad Guardian) Oando PLC has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the lease of the Guaracara refinery.

The February 27 issue of The Barbados Nation appeared inclined to outdo itself in what it described as a ‘blossoming partnership’ between Guyana and Barbados centered on this year’s recently concluded annual Barbados Agro Fest event.

With Trinidad and Tobago’s bloody crime spree that has seemingly ‘picked out’ the country’s business sector for some of its worst excesses, some of the country’s leading Business Support Organizations (BSO’s), having been targeted by criminals for robberies and killings, would now appear to have signaled their readiness to strengthen their security bona fides by importing security resources from outside the country.

SANTA FE, New Mexico,  (Reuters) – Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, died of unknown causes at home, along with his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, as well as one of their dogs, the sheriff’s office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said yesterday.