Articles published on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a wanted bulletin for 30-year-old Alex Nedd, the prime suspect in the murder of Rodwell Philips, also known as ‘Fishie,’ 33, who was found hacked to death in the wee hours of Monday morning.
TAIPEI, (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late today on a trip she said was intended to express American solidarity with the Chinese-claimed island, the first such visit in 25 years and one that risks pushing relations between Washington and Beijing to a new low.
(Trinidad Express) An innocent woman was shot as a result of the police response to a frightening attack planned by unknown men on officers of the Besson Street Police Station on Sunday.
(Trinidad Guardian) Before two gunmen shot him dead, Danny Mehalal cried out to his girlfriend urging her to run, shortly before the gunmen fired multiple bullets at him from an AK-47 rifle.
(Trinidad Guardian) The decomposing body of an African male discovered in a forested area off Rincon Road, Las Cuevas, yesterday morning has been unofficially identified as that of Franklyn Abel Clement.
Dredging along the Pomeroon River mouth is progressing and while it is viewed as a preventative measure against flooding, Gaico Construction and General Services Inc’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Komal Singh said the activity will open up opportunities for more commerce.
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton yesterday declined to shake President Irfaan Ali’s hand at an Emancipation day event in New Amsterdam.
An East Canje, Berbice businessman was discovered dead with a stab wound in his back in his kitchen yesterday morning and the police say a suspect has confessed.
The body of a mason was yesterday found lying along the La Penitence Public Road with several chop wounds.
Dear Editor, I read with disgust and resentment, news media reports of recent statements made by Exxon’s Production Manager, Mr.
President Irfaan Ali has told African-Guyanese that his government is committed to an inclusive future for all.
Dear Editor, According to Attorney General, Anil Nandlall, Constitutional Change is once again going to be placed on the “national agenda”.
Coverden residents are relieved that the Environmental Assessment Board (EAB) has thrown out the EPA’s decision to not require an impact survey for a project to store radioactive materials in the East Bank Demerara (EBD) community.
The Ministry of Public Works yesterday advised the general public that the MV Malali is currently out of service.
Dear Editor, There was much speculation over the last week or so concerning the President and his entourage’s visit to Washington.
Dear Editor, It is not nice reading that “Many persons remain vulnerable (as they are still) without (the) COVID-19 booster shot.
Contending that table-ready sugar is being produced at all three estates, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) yesterday said there is no shortage of the sweetener in the country.
Dear Editor, I am begging you to publish this letter please.
Schools have been told that Parent-Teachers Associations (PTAs) will have to bear all expenses related to staff being on the ground for the payout of the government’s cash grant for school children which is scheduled to begin today.
Newcomer Airy Hall FC squeaked past Dynamic by a 2-1 scoreline when the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) Senior Men’s League continued on Sunday evening at the Buxton Community Centre, ground.
Under the scorching sun, the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA)-hosted Emancipation Celebrations yesterday returned to the National Park in a sea of vivid colours with thousands thronging the venue throughout the day.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, President Joe Biden said yesterday, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
Dear Editor, All is not well in Guyana. All is not well in the United States.
(Guyana Chess Federation ) After a setback in round 2 where the Open and Female teams were unable to add to their overall score, the Guyana Chess Teams overcame Seychelles and Hong Kong to register their first match wins at the 44th Olympiad in Chennai, India.
KYIV, (Reuters) – The first ship to carry Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea since Russia invaded Ukraine five months ago left the port of Odesa for Lebanon yesterday under a safe passage deal described as a glimmer of hope in a worsening global food crisis.
Everest Cricket Club emerged champions of the Dave West Indian Imports Independence Challenge Cup 40-over match by beating the Albion Community Centre Cricket Club by eight wickets on Sunday.
Dear Editor, August 2 marks two years since the PPP/C was elected to office in the March 2, General and Regional elections.
The Ministry of Health yesterday reported 27 new cases of the novel Coroanvirus after 209 tests were conducted.
By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan Previously Professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute and Chancellor of the University of Guyana In a previous essay on the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, I suggested that the opportunity exists to build a New Guyana on consensual policy foundations.
(Reuters) – India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said he has been surprised by the maturity shown by his young new-ball partner Arshdeep Singh whose death overs prowess has brought the 23-year-old in the selection mix for this year’s Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.
TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by ExxonMobil affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited, for the Gas to Energy Project in Guyana, Business Wire reported yesterday.
(Field Level Media) The Dallas Cowboys franchise is the most valuable in professional sports, according to Sportico.
TAIPEI/BEIJING, (Reuters) – U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan today, two people briefed on the matter said, as China warned that its military would never “sit idly by” if she visited the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.
(CWI) ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and USA Cricket and are delighted to announce a first ever Women’s Youth bilateral international series, as the West Indies Women’s U19 team will travel to Florida to take on USA Women’s U19s in a five match T20 International (T20I) series.
(Reuters) – Two times Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will race for Aston Martin from 2023 after the 41-year-old Spaniard signed a multi-year contract, the team announced yesterday.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Men’s Selection Panel yesterday announced the squads for the West Indies “A” Team series against Bangladesh “A” Team to be played at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia from 4 to 20 August.
(Reuters) – England’s white-ball coach Matthew Mott said the Twenty20 series defeat by South Africa was a “line in the sand” after they ended the home summer without a limited-overs series win for the first time since 2013.
(Reuters) – All-rounder Deandra Dottin, whose 38-ball century against South Africa remains the fastest hundred in women’s T20 Internationals, has retired from the West Indies side citing negative team environment.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Obed McCoy produced the best-ever figures by a West Indies bowler in Twenty20 Internationals before the Caribbean side held their nerve in the final over to beat India for the first time in nearly three years and level the five-match series at 1-1.
Dear Editor, The Vice President held person-to-person telephone conversation; Secretary of State among other dignitaries held face-to- face meetings with the President and entourage, during their recent visit.
Were the question to be asked as to which challenges pose the greatest threat to the well-being of the international community, the likelihood that food security and climate change would be right ‘up there’ with the ‘front runners’ is particularly high.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Triple Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty said he was heartbroken and missing his usual spark after suffering his first 100m breaststroke defeat in eight years at the Commonwealth Games.
(Reuters) – England, the newly crowned European champions, will take on Brazil in the inaugural women’s “Finalissima” after Pia Sundhage’s side claimed their fourth straight Copa America title with a 1-0 win against hosts Colombia at the weekend.
(Reuters) – England’s Laura Kenny struck gold in track cycling’s scratch race gold at the Commonwealth Games yesterday, a day after thinking it would be her final competition as she had simply lost motivation.
