Daily Archive: Friday, March 28, 2025

Social media activist Melissa Atwell Holder, better known as Melly Mel, was granted a bond today  by Immigration Judge Francis Mwangi after being detained by U.S.

The Alliance For Change (AFC), through its Leader Nigel Hughes, has  written to U.S.

(Reuters) – Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison 0001.HK will not sign a deal next week to sell its two port operations near the Panama Canal to a BlackRock-led group, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said, amid growing pressure from Beijing.

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – China’s President Xi Jinping urged a gathering of multinational CEOs today to protect global industry and supply chains, as Beijing seeks to assuage foreign firms’ concerns over the Chinese economy’s health amid threats of more U.S.

(Reuters) – A powerful earthquake centred in Myanmar rocked Southeast Asia today, killing several people and causing extensive damage, with rescuers in Bangkok searching for 81 people in the rubble of a collapsed building.

(Trinidad Guardian) For now, the Dragon Gas deal is not dead.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The Coroner’s Inquest into the death of Manchester businessman Jason Neil ended in an open verdict yesterday, with the jury unable to determine whether his death was a suicide or murder.

‘It will be a very bad day if Venezuela attacked Guyana or ExxonMobil’  In the starkest warning yet to Venezuela, the United States yesterday said that were  Caracas to attack Guyana or ExxonMobil infrastructure in the Atlantic Ocean, the end result would be dire.

-following, Ali, Rubio remarks A simmering contest for influence here between the US and China spilled into the open after remarks at State House yesterday by President Irfaan Ali and visiting US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

Guyana and the United States yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address shared security challenges which range from heavily strengthening narcotics cooperation, to supporting this country’s regional leadership role and countering transnational crime and general information sharing.

-as company looking to double acreage The success of soya bean cultivation has seen new investors looking to tap into the local market, even as pilot company, Tacama Gold, begins plans to expand by more than doubling its operations, planting some 7500 hectares for its first 2025 crop.  

Law enforcement and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) are respectively preparing to act, having received sufficient information on why Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed, his son Azruddin Mohamed and former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs Mae Thomas were last June sanctioned by the United States, Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC yesterday said.

Dear Editor, We need to promote our people’s Indigenous cultures, languages, and traditions.

-signs on to no-fossil-fuels treaty Antigua and Barbuda is aiming at 100% clean power by 2030 and has become the first non-Pacific country to endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty which aims at phasing out oil, gas and coal.

Tropical 7s Rugby Five Guyanese players, the most for any nation on the entire roster, were selected as part of the West Indies 7s programme to compete at the Tropical 7s Championship from April 18th-19th in Tampa, Florida, USA.

-following eight-month probe -on $1.7m bail A Chinese national, Ying Xing Su yesterday appear-ed in two magistrate’s courts charged with a series of money laundering offences – involving land and cars – and was placed on $1.7m bail.

Dear Editor, I saw an article in the Stabroek News on March 25, 2025, titled ‘Gov’t meets persons likely to be affected by gas to energy transmission lines’.

Ashmead Nedd and Isai Thorne are the latest recruits for the Harpy Eagles, as the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), via a press statement yesterday, announced the squad for rounds six and seven in the Cricket West Indies (CWI) 4-Day Championship.

Rather belatedly, the Ministry of Home Affairs has lauded the artistic input into the new e-Passport which was launched on February 10, 2025.

Police Commissioners T20 Officers secured their place in the final of the Police Commissioner Cup T20 Championship, defeating Region #2 by three wickets yesterday in the semifinal round at the Eve Leary ground.

The guardians of 11 girls who died in the Mahdia dormitory fire of 2023 are suing the State of Guyana for over $400 million each in damages, citing state negligence and violations of fundamental human rights.

Dear Editor, As we continue the debate about Guyana`s ethnic diversity and the ethnic conflict which has afflicted our society, there are those who attribute our problem solely to the politicians and there are those who differ.

Dear Editor, Guyana is in a crisis, and I will continue to say it until the truth is acknowledged.

Mahindra Girnandan, a 25 year old labourer from Adventure, Essequibo Coast, and Savita Anauge, a 51-year-old domestic worker from Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, were charged jointly yesterday with attempting to obstruct the course of justice.

Dear Editor, Why does the PPP government continue to pour billions of taxpayers’ dollars into a failing sugar industry?

Despite assurances, the Ministry of Education has remained silent about questions regarding the now withdrawn Grade 3 textbook that sparked national controversy over its misrepresentation of events in Chinese Landing, Region One.

Dear Editor, The recent call for the resignation of the Minister with responsibility for Education is timely and CRG supports this position.

The licence of Mohamed’s Enterprise Security Service was on Wednesday suspended, sources say.

LONDON,  (Reuters) –  Brazil’s secretary of foreign trade warned yesterday  in the wake of U.S.

Dear Editor, I recently visited the museum in Georgetown after 20 years, and while I deeply appreciate the efforts of the dedicated men and women who keep it running, I believe there is much room for improvement.

Kevin Mohamed called ‘Pumpkin’, a 29-year-old self-employed resident of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on 23rd March 2025 and charged  yesterday by ranks of Beterverwagting Police Station  with attempted murder.

GEORGETOWN,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said yesterday the State Department may have revoked more than 300 visas and warned that the Trump administration was looking every day for “these lunatics” after Washington this week detained and revoked the visa of a Turkish student at Tufts University.

Tensions between businessman Azruddin Mohamed and PPP supporters escalated once again on Wednesday when a heated confrontation broke out during his visit to No.

(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Stuart Young says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has given the assurance that the United States “will not harm Trinidad and Tobago.”

Dear Editor  The Secretary of State on a Caribbean tour has made it pellucid: foreign aid must be aligned with his country’s foreign policy priorities (News Source Mar 26).

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has extended gratitude to Silvies Industrial Solutions Inc.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A U.S. judge yesterday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to preserve messages sent on the Signal messaging app discussing attack plans against the Houthis in Yemen that became public after they were inadvertently shared with a journalist.

(Trinidad Guardian) A 48-year-old man wanted in the United States for smuggling over US$1 million in cocaine and heroin into that country is now set to be extradited after suffering yet another legal defeat.

Dear Editor, PPP.  PNC.  AFC. And whoever else will surface in time.

The recent controversy surrounding a Grade Three textbook used in our schools has laid bare some very uncomfortable truths about the state of our education system.

(Trinidad Guardian)  ANSA McAL Group CEO, Anthony Sabga III, said yesterday the company took the decision to suspend its dividends for three years in order to reallocate capital to fund future acquisitions as well as continue investing in technology and automation to drive efficiencies and optimise supply chains.

Access to foreign currency has improved slightly—at least for members of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), according to newly sworn-in President Kathy Smith.

-Basic Needs Trust Fund programme to continue The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says that the Linden to Mabura Hill road project, while it has faced some delays, is progressing well and that a team, including environmental and social specialists, is set to visit Guyana this week to work through the remaining challenges.

Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) customer Surendra Tulsi says that $2.2m has disappeared from his joint account at the bank and that he has gotten no satisfaction.

GSE (https://guyanastockexchangeinc.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 1116’s trading results showed consideration of $120,799,925 from 481,550 shares traded in 74 transactions as compared to 1115’s trading results which showed consideration of $22,196,292 from 61,041 shares traded in 32 transactions.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F.

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) yesterday announced that it was conducting joint maritime exercises with the United States Navy this week in this country’s waters.

Rupununi ‘Champions League’ Football The trio of Snipers, 7K United, and Strikers sealed their respective semifinal berths following contrasting quarterfinal victories when the Rupununi Football Association ‘Champions League’ continued.

(Trinidad Guardian) The US Government’s proposal to impose huge fees on Chinese-built or Chinese-flagged vessels docking at US ports could increase the cost of freight to the Caribbean by between 50 and 60 per cent, which could result in higher prices on imported goods of 15 to 20 per cent.

By Chris Patten LONDON – My mother used to say of those whose rise to fame was built on bluster rather than talent: “Mark my words.

Every Man, Woman and Child in Guyana must become oil-minded. Column 155 Introduction The controversy over tax certificates issued to oil companies continues unabated.

Tournament hosts Pouderoyen FC won the U-13 Club Football Championship with a game to spare, dismantling Uitvlugt by a 3-1 score-line at the West Demerara Secondary School ground.

(Trinidad Express) Activist Jason Jones said he will not be giving up his fight for equality of treatment for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) has issued its 2025 talent debarment list for players who are ineligible to compete in second division tournaments sanctioned by the entity.

Former Pouderoyen FC President and Captain Delyon Josiah donated several pieces of equipment to the club to aid in their preparation for the impending West Demerara Football Association Senior Men’s League.

(ESPN) Before the match, many expected Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to post the first 300-plus total in the IPL.

CWI U-15 50-Over Cricket Guyana will open their campaign against Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) in the Cricket West Indies Rising Stars Under-15 Championship in Antigua & Barbuda, according to the published the fixtures.

– Five Nidans, 22 Shodans also confirmed Clinton Orville, Parmeshwar Persaud and Andy M.

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

Dear Editor, March 6, 2025 marked the 28th anniversary of the life and legacy of Cheddi Jagan.