Daily Archive: Tuesday, March 8, 2022

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden today imposed an immediate ban on Russian oil and other energy imports in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine, amid strong support from American voters and lawmakers, even though the move will drive up U.S.

Guyana today submitted to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, its Memorial on the Merits of its border controversy Case against Venezuela – as required by the Court following its decision of 18 December 2020 confirming its jurisdiction to decide the merits of Guyana’s claims.

LVIV, Ukraine, (Reuters) – Ukrainians boarded buses to flee the besieged eastern city of Sumy today, the first evacuation from a Ukrainian city through a humanitarian corridor agreed with Russia.

(Reuters) – Attacks on hospitals, ambulances and other health care facilities in Ukraine have increased rapidly in recent days and the country is running short of vital medical supplies, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today.

(Reuters) – Shell SHEL.L stopped buying Russian crude today and said it would phase out its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons from oil to natural gas over Ukraine, becoming one of the first major Western oil companies to abandon Russia entirely.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro yesterday said he agreed an agenda for future talks with a U.S.

Three men were killed and two were injured after a speeding vehicle ploughed into them and a bar before coming to a halt on the De Willem Public Road, West Coast Demerara.

GYSBI has disputed a claim made yesterday by IDB President Mauricio Claver-Carone that financing of its oil and gas shore base had been turned down in October last year over design concerns.

(Reuters) – West Indies and England cricket greats Viv Richards and Ian Botham unveiled the design of the Richards-Botham trophy yesterday, ahead of England’s three-test series against West Indies.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Head coach Phil Simmons has pointed to two explosive match-ups which he believes can influence the outcome of the three-Test series against England.

A fire of unknown origin last night destroyed a Lusignan, East Coast Demerara (ECD) building and quick action by the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) prevented the blaze from engulfing nearby structures.

President Irfaan Ali on Sunday defended the Appointments Committee of Parliament’s choice of former MP and bauxite industry official Dunstan Barrow as a nominee for directorship of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Board which will preside over proceeds from the oil and gas industry.

Shemar Britton, the last remaining hope for an individual singles medal for Guyana at the ongoing 62nd annual Caribbean Table Tennis Championships was beaten yesterday.

Dear Editor, The Executive Management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation Inc.

The Ramdhani siblings Narayan and Priyanna warmed up for the upcoming Pan Am badminton championships by winning medals at last weekend’s Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Badminton Championship (Provincials).

Forging ahead with its plan to relocate the Enmore Packaging Plant, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has advertised for the construction of a building to house it at the Albion Estate in Berbice.

Dear Editor, I looked at the interview of VP Jagdeo by VICE News with keen interest.

What was supposed to be a fun day with relatives became a tragedy for the Persaud family of New Road, Region Two.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Beleaguered West Indies are refusing to take hope from the absence of the iconic fast bowling duo of Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad, when they clash with England in the opening Test of the three-match series starting at the Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium here today.

Eagles were crowned the Guyana Volleyball Federation 2022 Lenny Shuffler senior men’s volleyball champions after defeating Port Mourant Training Centre (PMTC) 3-2 in a five set thriller on Sunday.

Kurt Erskine is likely to know his fate on Thursday after a jury deliberates on the case against him for the 2015 murder of Regent Multiplex Mall owner, Ganesh Ramlall called Boyo, who the court has heard was shot eight times.

Dear Editor, I have no choice but to break, momentarily, my Lenten distancing from the public space of Guyana when the ugly and obscene occur. 

The Pan American Sports Organisation (PASO) says it is supportive of the position of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with respect to the ongoing war in Ukraine as the invasion by Russia of Ukraine is an attack on the Olympic Truce.

LVIV/IRPIN, Ukraine,  (Reuters) – Fears of an energy war between Russia and the West grew yesterday after the United States pushed its allies to ban Russian oil imports as punishment for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, where talks on humanitarian corridors made little progress.

Leader of the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP), Lenox Shuman has thrown his support behind the PPP/C government and the recent decision to lease the Enmore facility which housed a sugar packaging plant to Guyson’s.

Dear Editor, We write in response to M Abraham’s letter to Stabroek News published on March 7, 2022.

Dear Editor, Please permit me to make another call for the establishment of a Behavioural Science Unit in the Guyana Police Force.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Everton’s Premier League relegation fears deepened considerably as they collapsed to a 5-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur with Harry Kane scoring twice for the rampant hosts yesterday.

Two men were yesterday each sentenced to 18 months in jail after they pleaded guilty to breaking into the Nirva Supermarket and stealing over $700,000 in items.

THE HAGUE, (Reuters) – Ukraine sought an emergency order from the United Nations’ highest court yesterday to halt hostilities on its territory, arguing that Russia – which boycotted the hearing – had falsely applied genocide law to justify its invasion.

Dear Editor, With regards to the PPP/C’s unhappiness and unease at being scrutinised and criticised by critics, they need to address the criticism rather than attack the critics.

Khris Middleton scored a season-high 44 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Phoenix Suns 132-122 on Sunday afternoon to extend their winning streak to four games.

MANGALURU, India,  (Reuters) – Ganapathi Bhat goes to work most mornings carrying a homemade contraption consisting of a small motor, a rudimentary seat and a set of wheels – all expertly combined to help the farmer in southern India swiftly climb tall trees.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has suggested that the drop in the administration of COVID-19 tests is due to persons not coming forward.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The council of the University of the West Indies (UWI) has rejected a recommendation to increase student fees. 

BELLINZONA, Switzerland, (Reuters) – Former FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke and Qatari sports and broadcasting executive Nasser Al-Khelaifi denied bribery charges involving World Cup media rights in the appeals court of Switzerland’s Federal Criminal Court yesterday.

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Colombian President Ivan Duque yesterday said any solution for Venezuela’s future, whose humanitarian crisis under President Nicolas Maduro has hit neighboring nations with an influx of migrants, must come through genuine, transparent presidential elections.

Dear Editor, So then it is farewell Lt Col Joe Harmon as ‘Leader of the Opposition’.

A 33-year-old man is wanted by the police in relation to a series of armed robberies which were committed during last year in Georgetown.

Three men were taken  before a city magistrate yesterday to answer to separate charges, including robbery of a school girl, and armed robbery.

Dear Editor, It is not surprising at all to read that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has come out and denounced the continued misinformation peddled against the Amaila Falls Hydro Project (AFHP).

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Britain set out ways it would crack down on “dirty money” yesterday, introducing new legislation to “hobble” Russian President Vladimir Putin by making it more difficult for those close to him to use London as their playground.

(Reuters) – Shane Warne’s family expressed their sorrow and shock yesterday at the sudden death of the Australian cricket great and paid tribute to the leg-spinner, in their first public comments since his demise last week.

A resident of North Road, Lacytown, says a neighbour has been constantly disturbing  her by playing loud music and her reports to police have not yielded any positive outcome.

SAN JOSE,  (Reuters) – Costa Rica’s Congress yesterday approved a reform to the country’s federal employee salary scheme, bringing the Central American nation closer to complying with a $1.78 billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Dear Editor, We wish to express our sincere thanks to the Government of Guyana in the construction of a new road at Industrial Site, Ruimveldt to replace the street that existed for over 30 years.

(Reuters) – Bill Cosby avoided renewed legal jeopardy yesterday when the U.S.

VIENNA,  (Reuters) – Iran and the United States must take a political decision within days to prevent the failure of indirect talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal after 11 months of negotiations rocked by a last-minute Russian demand of a sanctions exemption.

On 24 February, Russia’s President began a vicious military campaign, invading a neighbouring country,  Ukraine.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Australia came close to matching Pakistan’s first innings total of 476-4 declared in the opening test as the run-feast in Rawalpindi appeared to be heading for a dull draw yesterday.

It may or may not have occurred to our local Ministry of Agriculture that reputable international food security monitoring sources continue to upgrade the breadfruit as a strategically important food source, moreso, in the light of the food security challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on global food production.

Dear Editor, The latest salvos hurled towards the West in the present conflict in Europe is Vladimir Putin’s rhetoric that “the third world war would be nuclear” and that sanctions constitute a declaration of war.

Relatives of a 37-year-old Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) man is seeking the public’s assistance in locating him after he disappeared from in front of a Sheriff Street, Georgetown supermarket while waiting on his mother.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. authorities are investigating what appeared to be one of the largest human smuggling attempts off U.S.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The Inter-American Development Bank plans to divest Russian holdings in its pension plans and remove Russia’s ability to observe the bank’s annual meetings, a source familiar the matter said.

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, which is being observed under the theme “Gender Equality today for a Sustainable tomorrow”, the European Union/United Nations Spotlight Initiative (SI) in Guyana wishes to recognise the efforts of all women and girls who are contributing their innovative ideas and efforts toward creating a sustainable future.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Treasure from a 300-year-old Spanish shipwreck will not be used as a form of payment for recovery of the boat, Colombia’s government said yesterday.