Sunday, 15th December, 2019
Sunday's Paper

Dep’t of Energy defends plan for sale of first three lifts of oil

Head of the Department of Energy Dr Mark Bynoe

Under growing criticism over a previously unannounced sale of Guyana’s first three lifts of oil, the government’s Department of Energy (DoE) today defended its plan but did not explain how it decided which companies should be selected to bid in a process set for tomorrow. 2 h ago

Mismanagement, corruption claims spark GGMC probe 15 h ago

GECOM to post list of new registrants for public scrutiny 15 h ago

Guyanese man charged with murders of daughter, niece found dead in jail 15 h ago

Commissioner of Police Leslie James (seated at centre) and his administrative team, along with the heads of the traffic departments in all regions and Traffic Chief Linden Isles during the meeting yesterday (Guyana Police Force photo)

Cops launch ‘Safe Roads’ operation 15 h ago

Armed bandits rob Betsy Ground supermarket, beat owner 15 h ago

The Liza Destiny Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, which is in Guyana’s waters, has a production capacity up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day. Lifting – taking of oil from the FPSO platform and transferring it to the transporting vessel – of the first oil cargo is expected next month. (ExxonMobil photo)

Oil & Gas

Traders expected for bidding on some first oil cargoes next week 2 d ago

Chakumba Scipio, also known as ‘Peter’ Scipio

Cop dies after Berbice River mishap 15 h ago

Founder of EQUAL Guyana Anil Persaud stands with two of his paintings on display at last week’s exhibition

Stabroek Weekend

Activist Anil Persaud on a mission to make change through Art 15 h ago

Child beaten by classmates at Mon Repos school released from hospital 15 h ago

Bus driver in fatal Nismes crash gets bail on traffic charges 15 h ago

Director of Paws for a Cause-Guyana Marcia Tucker and Minister of Public Infrastructure David Patterson signing the MoU last Monday (Ministry of Public Infrastructure photo)

Paws for a Cause fundraising to build shelters for stray animals

Paws for a Cause-Guyana Inc (PFAC-G) yesterday hosted its first event to raise funds to build a shelter for stray animals. 15 h ago

Mandatory human relations course for UG staff, students being launched 15 h ago

The University of Guyana (UG) will next month be introducing a mandatory human relations course for its staff and the student body a part of a respect programme that was due to begin this weekend.

$4B TOPCO expansion to require 2 million lbs of fruit next year 16 h ago

Recipients of UNDP’s Micro-Grants. Also seated are UNDP Resident Representative, Jairo Valverde, Minister within the Ministry of Agriculture with responsibility for Rural Affairs Valerie Adams-Yearwood and Project Manager Jason Chacon. (DPI photo)

Almost $20M in micro-grants disbursed to farmers in regions 5, 6 16 h ago

Cops using body cams to increase transparency 16 h ago

Stabroek Market, Lusignan Prison among sites for more gov’t CCTV systems 2 d ago

Petition filed to remove magistrate from presiding over Marcus Bisram case 2 d ago

Greenidge confirms recall of ambassador to Venezuela 2 d ago

Exxon still on schedule for first oil offshore Guyana 2 d ago

Miner’s body found in South Rupununi shallow grave 2 d ago

A flooded business place on the Essequibo Coast

Some Essequibo Coast villages still flooded 2 d ago

Junior Public Infrastructure Minister Jaipaul Sharma (at right) looks on as workers complete emergency works on the Leguan Stelling.

Leguan Stelling reopens after completion of emergency repairs 2 d ago

Editorial

G77 and Takuba Lodge

If it were not for the Foreign Minister’s inexperience and lack of familiarity with border questions, it would be difficult to understand how Takuba Lodge could have pursued the chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China at such potential cost to the interests of this nation.

Stabroek Weekend

Single dad, advocate claim system not set up to support men

Stabroek Weekend

Designer Carl Anthony Peterkin’s journey from budding to BOLD

Women's Chronicles

‘People should not treat us anyhow’

The World Beyond Georgetown

Cane Grove

Arts on Sunday

Christmas is everywhere

Stabroek Weekend

Women artists host exhibition

Fitness and Nutrition

Tips to stay on track with your fitness goals

Mind Your Health

Do opposites really attract?

Stabroek Weekend

LUCAS STOCK INDEX

So It Go

It’s a gift

Conversation Tree

The power of ethnicity – The Rohingya People

Ian on Sunday

Every minute is precious

Chess with Errol

Final Gaico Grand Prix likely to see play from top local players

Arts on Sunday

Christmas is everywhere

Your Letters

Much work required to ensure responsible management of oil and gas sector

This unusual method for sale of first oil should not be allowed to proceed

Time to make it easier for citizens to obtain guns

Poor service from Digicel in South Rupununi

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Sports

Hetmyer, Hope hundreds help West Indies to easy win

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope hit centuries and combined in a stand of 218 to help West Indies to an eight-wicket victory over India in the opening match of their one-day international series at Chennai on Sunday. 48 mins ago

UG’s premier student athletes were recognized on Friday evening

UG hosts 2019 sports awards ceremony

The University of Guyana (UG) once again lauded their student athletes during its 2019 sports awards ceremony at the institution’s Turkeyen Campus Friday evening. 15 h ago

GFF President Wayne Forde [left] collects the Super 16 Championship trophy from Managing Director of BACIF Peter Pompey.

Super16 Championship Cup manufactured by BACIF presented to GFF

Brass Aluminum and Cast Iron Foundry [BACIF], one of the sponsors of the Guyana Football Federation [GFF] year-end tournament, on Friday officially presented the federation with the Super 16 championship trophy. 15 h ago

Inter-Village Football Festival now to conclude New Year’s day 15 h ago

Dorado Speed Club produces another stunning showing 15 h ago

Fruta Conquerors’ women’s team remains unbeaten 15 h ago

Eight teams to battle today in Youth Enhancement 10/10 tourney 15 h ago

Robertson nets hat trick as Annai whips Annandale 9-1 15 h ago

Khan defeats Tiwari, Nathoo beats Farley in fourth Gaico opening Round 15 h ago

In The Region

Jamaica News

Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce takes ‘Best Female Athlete’ Award

Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce walked away with the Best Female Athlete award at the first ever Panam Sports Awards in Fort Lauderdale on Friday. 6 h ago

Miss World 2019 Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica is congratulated by other contestants after winning the award during the 69th annual Miss World competition at the Excel centre in London, England, yesterday.

Jamaica News

Jamaican beauty Toni-Ann Singh brings home coveted Miss World title

(Jamaica Gleaner) It’s been 26 years in the making, but on Saturday night in London, England, Toni-Ann Singh would not be denied the title of Miss World. 6 h ago

Trinidad & Tobago News

Trinidad: Imam charged for demanding money with menace

(Trinidad Newsday) Hassan Ali was denied bail on Friday when he appeared before magistrate Cheron Raphael in the Arima First Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged with demanding money by menace. 16 h ago

Barbados HIV food bank struggling 16 h ago

Trinidad: Joint select committee needed for ganja bill 16 h ago

Trinidad AG denies family link in new cannabis company 16 h ago

Jamaican pastor on child rape charges 16 h ago

Miss Jamaica Toni-Ann Singh crowned Miss World 2019 1 d ago

Probe settlement of sex harassment case against former minister – Trinidad Opposition Leader 1 d ago

Around The World

Hong Kong posts biggest airport passenger number fall in a decade

HONG KONG, (Reuters) – Hong Kong International Airport reported its biggest fall in passenger numbers in more than a decade in November, official data released today showed. 9 h ago

Climate change activist of Extinction Rebellion hold banners after unloading a truck filled with horse excrement in front of U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid, Spain, yesterday. (REUTERS/Nacho Doce)

Anger erupts at U.N. climate summit as major economies resist bold action

MADRID (Reuters) – Major economies resisted calls for bolder climate commitments as a U.N. 15 h ago

“ Brexit closure” – Johnson wins commanding victory in UK election

LONDON, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson called today for “closure” over the Brexit divisions that have riven the United Kingdom, saying his election victory provided an overwhelming mandate to take Britain out of the European Union on Jan. December 13, 2019