Daily Archive: Saturday, March 19, 2022

Two persons were killed in a hit and run along the Number 70 Village, Corentyne Public Road on Friday.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Russia said today it had used hypersonic Kinzhal (Dagger) missiles to destroy a large weapons depot in Ukraine’s western Ivano-Frankivsk region.

SHANGHAI/BEIJING, (Reuters) – Mainland China reported its first COVID-19 deaths in more than a year on Saturday, according to a post on the National Health Commission’s website that said two people died in the northeastern region of Jilin.

(Reuters) – Unvaccinated supporters will be able to attend the concluding third test between West Indies and England in Grenada next week after government officials dropped the vaccine mandate for large public gatherings.

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand,  CMC – West Indies Women’s flair for the dramatic continued here yesterday when they edged Bangladesh Women by four runs in a last-over thriller to win their third game of the ICC Women’s World Cup.

A Coverden resident has lodged a new appeal over a decision of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to once again waive the requirement for an impact assessment for the storage of radioactive equipment by Trinidadian based Non Destructive Testers Limited (NDTL) Guyana in the community.

A lawyer’s letter directing the Beterverwagting/Triumph Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) to make preparations for the passing of the transport for 143.10 acres in the area has set off alarm bells among residents, who fear efforts were being made to steal their property.

A tug and barge yesterday crashed into the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB), dislocating a pontoon anchoring chain.

Several standout athletes made hay in the brilliant sunshine yesterday at the National Track and Field Centre, some recording personal best performances but the number remained at nine qualifiers for this year’s CARIFTA Games in Jamaica.

Guyanese yesterday turned out in their numbers to celebrate Phagwah without the worry of COVID-19 restrictions.

Olympian, Aliyah Abrams has qualified for today’s final of the women’s 400m in Serbia where the World Indoor Athletic Championships are being staged.

Dear Editor, The Report produced for USAID on Democracy, human rights and governance assessment: Guyana (2021) makes the following observation in several places: ‘The constitution mandates a high degree of cabinet involvement in executive decision-making while the National Assembly serves as check on the executive branch.

Former cane cutter Warren Dennis, who back in 2017 chopped a woman and severed her left wrist, is now awaiting sentencing after admitting that he attempted to murder her.

Dear Editor, Please permit me some space to offer a public clarification on The Citizenship Initiative’s (TCI’s) submission of campaign financial statements for contesting the 2020 General Elections.

Sugar packaging plants from Enmore will be split between Blairmont and Albion facilities as the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) aims to reposition itself as a value added producer, a reliable source told Stabroek News.

“I feel loved with all that’s been happening since my win.

It’s hot and sour with a hint of sweetness. This is Passion Fruit Dhal.

With 95 per cent of works completed on Eccles to Mandela Avenue alternative road link, Minister of Housing and Water Collin Croal has announced that the road will soon be commissioned.

KYIV/LVIV, Ukraine, (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden warned China against helping Russia attack Ukraine in a video call with President Xi Jinping yesterday as concern grew over mass civilian casualties in the besieged southern port of Mariupol.

West Indies women’s team captain and all-rounder Stafanie Taylor moved to the head of the class Friday night.

Dear Editor, There are probably not many alive who know of the Adult Education Association, and its existence since the early 1960s, when teams led by the late Harold B.

(Trinidad Guardian) – New Attorney General Reginald Armour, SC, has assured that his appointment as a member of the Cabinet is in full compliance with the Constitution.

Tickets for the much-anticipated Guyana Motor Racing and Sports Club (GMR&SC) Quarter Mile Return will go on sale from March 24 at a number of locations.

(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy yesterday called for comprehensive peace talks with Moscow, saying Russia would otherwise need generations to recover from losses suffered during the war.

Every Black person has a hair story. Whether it is one of garnering ultimate self-acceptance in a society rife with nothing but contempt and ignorance towards the varying types of black hair or one that is replete with the yo-yo attempts of negotiating their way in and out of love with their hair all while simultaneously trying to gain acceptance.

Dear Editor, When the history of Guyana is written, objective historians will conclude that the Guyana Human Rights Association has made, over the past five decades, historic, landmark contributions to the quest for good governance and fairness in Guyana.

High Court Judge Nareshwar Harnanan has dismissed an application of the Guyana Civil Servants and General Workers Union (GCS&GWU), which had made several applications to the Trade Union Recognition and Certification Board (the Board) to be treated as the recognized union for workers of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).

Eighteen-year-old Vinel Hinds is the talk of the town as the new Junior Calypso Monarch, third-place finisher in the Junior Soca Monarch contest and Best Newcomer in both competitions for this year.

A solid batting performance by Dominique Rikki followed up by exceptional bowling from Trinson Carmichael and Damion Jacobs ensured American Cricket Society (ACS) an 84-run win over Canal No.

ISTANBUL, (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan opened a massive suspension bridge across Turkey’s Dardanelles Strait yesterday, the latest in a series of major infrastructure projects which he has prioritised during his two decades in power.

Dear Editor, President Irfaan Ali announced from Belize that he engaged the leader of Guatemala on rehabilitating the sugar industry. 

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes yesterday ordered the suspension of messaging app Telegram, saying it had repeatedly refused to adhere to judicial orders or comply with the country’s laws, according to a copy of the ruling seen by Reuters.

The Ministry of Health on Friday reported six new COVID-19 cases from 812 tests that were done.

When we interpret geopolitics through personalities we can create false narratives.

Young poet Aurelia Sue-Ann is in the process of putting the final touches on her second book, A Picturesque Journey, slated to be out next month.

Dear Editor, Immediately after the US Embassy issued an advisory to its staff (and visiting citizens), the hierarchy of the Guyana Police Force awoke from their slumber, and started their comedy show.

In this so-called ‘Little Dubai’ gas prices are rising and so are the people’s blood pressure and frustrations.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Captain Kraigg Brathwaite and deputy Jermaine Blackwood both carved out valiant hundreds as West Indies left their mark on day three of the second Test with an exceptional batting effort here yesterday.

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad traveled to the United Arab Emirates yesterday, his first visit to an Arab state since the Syrian war began in 2011, underlining warming ties with a U.S.-allied

West Indies women moved to third on the International Cricket Council’s Women’s 50-over World Cup points table after a last over four-run win over Bangladesh women and star all-rounder, Hayley Matthews, is crediting the spinners and their experience for the win.

(Trinidad Express) – A body believed to be that of missing Tucker Energy Services employee Zephaniah Harripaul was found on Thursday, approximately 200 feet down a preci­pice off North Coast Road.