Daily Archive: Monday, April 4, 2022

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden today accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of war crimes and called for a trial, adding to the global outcry over civilian killings in the Ukrainian town of Bucha as more graphic images of their deaths emerged.

BUCHA, Ukraine,  (Reuters) – Global outrage spread today at civilian killings in north Ukraine where tied bodies shot at close range, a mass grave and other signs of executions were found in a town retaken from Russian troops, as the focus of the conflict shifted elsewhere.

ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s top court adjourned today without deciding on the legality of Prime Minister Imran Khan actions in blocking an opposition attempt to oust him, a move that has led to political turmoil in the nuclear-armed nation.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa dropped his brother as finance minister today after disbanding the government and calling for a unity administration, as protests over the country’s economic crisis focused on the role of the ruling family.

ExxonMobil today said it has made a final investment decision for the Yellowtail development offshore Guyana after receiving government and regulatory approvals.

 (Trinidad Express) Despite the negativity that sometimes surrounds relations between Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana, the business communities in both countries are committed to expanding trade between each other.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, CMC – Alyssa Healy struck a colossal 170 and created history along the way to Australia Women winning their seventh ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title, with a 71-run victory over England yesterday.

Surinamese entertainment group, Pasha Global is seeking to establish a 200-room hotel at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara.

The CARIFTA Games bound athletes yesterday showed up and showed out, recording scintillating performances at the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) ‘Super Champs’ staged at the National Track and Field Centre. 

Civil society group, Article 13 yesterday called on the government to release the production licence for the Yellowtail well development and expressed consternation at the speed with which approval had come and the studies that still need to be done.

LEICESTER, England, (Reuters) –  Chelsea and Arsenal both enjoyed resounding 5-0 wins in the Women’s Super League yesterday as the Blues regained their two-point lead at the top of the table by thrashing Reading after Arsenal hammered Leicester City earlier in the day.

The Golden Jaguars U16 boys squad will leave local shores on April 16th for Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in a UEFA organized friendly tournament, and head-coach Vurlon Mills has declared the sojourn as a monumental opportunity for the country.

The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) commenced training of a provisional men’s roster at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue yesterday in preparation for the South American Confederation Championships in Ecuador.

A small group of local jewellers is expected to visit Barbados by the end of this month as they prepare to set up shop for the sale of items manufactured here.

Auditor General Deodat Sharma says that auditing of the financials of Atlantic Hotel Inc (AHI) for the years 2016 to 2021 is ongoing but his office is not to be blamed for the seven-year blackout as the process was delayed because the documents it had requested from the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) were not forthcoming.

Trae Young scored 36 points — nine in the final minute — to help the Atlanta Hawks offset a career-high 55-point night from Kevin Durant and hang on to beat the visiting Brooklyn Nets  122-115 on Saturday.

Dear Editor,  George Orwell was certainly right in his political satirical book “Animal Farm” that malicious groups of people would use propaganda continuously to usurp power, to exploit the vulnerable, and to control the masses, unless courageous individuals spread the truth and stand up for those who cannot fight for themselves. 

Andre ‘Padlock’ Green kicked off April’s racing calendar in fine style yesterday by powering  to victory in the ‘Hell in the Cell’ 55-mile road race.

Although more than nine years have passed and there has been no sign of missing Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) field manager, Levoy Taljit, his father remains hopeful that he is alive somewhere and believes that the police should have solved the case already since he said they have sufficient information.

A 97-year-old woman, Marvernie Brewley of Lot 55 First Alley, Wismar, Region Ten is now homeless after her house went up in flames yesterday morning.

Dear Editor, An alternative to the search for more distant sources of visitors to the Caribbean is to market more selectively within the countries from which our tourists already come.

Following their participation in the inaugural Courts Caribbean Classic in Trinidad and Tobago, the Guyana Senior Men’s resumed training at the National Training Centre in Providence ahead of their participation in the Concacaf Nations League in June.

BUCHA, Ukraine,  (Reuters) – Ukrainian authorities were investigating possible war crimes by Russia after finding hundreds of bodies, some bound and shot at close range, strewn around towns near Kyiv after Kremlin forces withdrew to refocus their attacks in other parts of the country.

Approximately 2,000 persons  who have been allocated lands in Region Three (West Demerara/Essequibo Islands) can look forward to starting construction of their homes by the end of this month.

Dear Editor, There is a crisis of great magnitude at the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs.

Dear Editor, The Guyana government should seek to understand and measure the economic contributions made by the diaspora.

Development of a hotel is expected on a large swathe of land facing the Atlantic Ocean in the city, following court resolution of a dispute, sources say.

DURBAN, (Reuters) – South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj took the key wicket of first innings centurion Mahmudul Hasan Joy as Bangladesh slipped to 11 for three in pursuit of a victory target of 274 at the close of play on day four of the first test at Kingsmead yesterday.

ISLAMABAD,  (Reuters) – Pakistan’s political turmoil deepened yesterday, when Prime Minister Imran Khan avoided an attempt to oust him and sought fresh elections after dissolving parliament, a move the opposition called treasonous and vowed to fight.

SAN JOSE, (Reuters) – Anti-establishment economist Rodrigo Chaves clinched Costa Rica’s presidency yesterday, as voters in the Central American nation rejected traditional politics amid widespread social discontent and concern about mounting national debt.

Dear Editor, Today, we are at the beginning of an exciting journey to transform Guyana’s economy and society to the next level for a future that must be stable, peaceful, safe and economically secure.

(Reuters) – Spanish 14th seed Carlos Alcaraz capped a dream run at the Miami Open with a 7-5 6-4 win over Norwegian world number eight Casper Ruud in the final yesterday to secure the biggest win of his young career.

Dear Editor, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken to act as Commissioner of Police with effect from March 30, 2022 after Deputy Commissioner Nigel Hoppie who was performing the duties of Commissioner proceeded on leave prior to retirement.

Foreign Affairs ministers from Canada and the Caribbean have agreed to deepen collaboration on climate change mitigation by pursuing joint advocacy for enhancing access to climate financing for adaptation and mitigation.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – Several members of the cabinet in Sri Lanka, including the prime minister’s son, have resigned, just days after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa declared a state of emergency following protests over a deepening economic crisis.

(Reuters) – New Zealand veteran batsman Ross Taylor said he wants to make a contribution and enjoy the occasion when he plays his final match for the ‘Black Caps’ today.

Dear Editor, I just read a beautifully written masterpiece by Dr.

SACRAMENTO, Calif.,  (Reuters) – Sacramento police said yesterday that multiple shooters were involved in early morning violence in which six people were killed and 12 were wounded but the suspects remain at large.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, SC on Friday witnessed the handing over of an ambulance to the Kwakwani hospital by the Kwakwani Natural Resources Organi-zation (KNRO) at Independence Park, Kwakwani, Region 10. 

The Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 dashboard yesterday reported five new cases of the virus.

(Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy yesterday made a surprise video appearance at the music industry’s star-studded Grammy Awards celebration in Las Vegas and appealed to viewers to support his country “in any way you can.”

Dear Editor, I refer to Dr Nigel Westmaas’ article, “Summarizing the 1856 ‘Angel Gabriel’ Guyana Riots” in SN 3-20-22, and would appreciate if he could provide the source of his statement on the anti-Portuguese violence, precipitated by James Orr, alias, the “Angel Gabriel”. 

(Reuters) – Australia’s white-ball captain Aaron Finch said his batting form has not been up to the mark but the 35-year-old is determined to turn things around in their tour of Sri Lanka.

(Trinidad Guardian) Five of seven crew members, who were said to be onboard St Vincent and the Grenadines cargo vessel MV Fair Chance when went it overturned in waters just off the Bocas, Trinidad, are still missing.

By Penelope Howell Penelope (Penny) Howell is a trained teacher, and a community activist.

Dear Editor, Following the BoI and damaging findings into the fishing boat mishap and the still missing three crew members, it was revealed that legal advice will be sought whether compensation can be sought from the company.

Not for the first time in its tenure the PPP/C government is facing questions about the conduct of one of its senior officials, Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall.

As part of its efforts at strengthening relations with its customers, the Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) is engaging in a series of Community Outreaches and is encouraging customers to participate in these engagements.

BUDAPEST,  (Reuters) – Hungary’s nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban scored a fourth consecutive landslide win in yesterday’s election, as voters endorsed his ambition of a conservative, “illiberal” state and shrugged off concerns over Budapest’s close ties with Moscow.

In response to the Stabroek News editorial of 20 March 2022 on the Marriott Hotel, former Finance Minister Winston Jordan provided some specifics on the loan of US$17.3 million that was taken from the Republic Bank of Trinidad and Tobago to finance the cost of construction of the Hotel.

(Trinidad Express) Amar Deobarran educated thousands of pupils over a long teaching career, but he will be remembered as a wife killer who ruined the lives of his children.