Daily Archive: Wednesday, August 17, 2022

KABUL, (Reuters) – A huge explosion struck a mosque in Kabul during evening prayers today, witnesses and police said, with many feared dead or injured.

The Ministry of Education says it will be conducting the second phase of distribution of the Because We Care Cash Grant tomorrow.

Bibi Sharima-Gopaul and her former lover Jarvis Small, will on Friday know the fate of their convictions for the 2010 murder of Gopaul’s 16-year-old daughter Neesa, whose battered remains were found in a suitcase dumped at a creek along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – Australia’s former prime minister Scott Morrison said today he decided to be secretly sworn in to five key ministries during the pandemic because he felt the responsibility for the nation was his alone.

(Trinidad Express) Trinidadians involved in a brawl on board the Harbour Master which resulted in the beating of Grenadian World javelin champion Anderson Peters pleaded guilty to charges against them in a Grenada court yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) Relatives believe jealousy and envy triggered the murder of TriniBad dancehall artiste Daniel Hamilton, who was gunned down at point blank range while standing outside his Moruga home on Monday night.

With pressure building on the government to take action over whistleblowing allegations by Sergeant Dion Bascom against the police force,  acting Top Cop Clifton Hicken  last night sought to deride the claims and to paint the accuser as compromised.

Despite some previous criticism that may have suggested the contrary, President Irfaan Ali yesterday assured representatives of the Civil Society Forum (CSF) that civil society’s involvement “is key to Guyana’s development.”

The 21-year-old university student who allegedly stabbed Kareem Kayum, 24, a goldsmith of Regent Street, Bourda, was yesterday remanded to prison on the charge of murder.

An 18-year-old died on Monday after he was stabbed by his drinking partner at a bar.

A pedestrian died on the Lusignan Public Road, East Coast Demerara (ECD) on Monday evening.

Guyana failed to qualify for the elimination round out of Group-B at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya, Turkey, incurring mixed results in their concluding two pool matches yesterday at the Karatay Congress and Sports Centre to finish in 9th place.

Responding to questions on preparations for the overdue Local Government Elections (LGE), GECOM Chair, retired Justice Claudette Singh said that the body is aiming to host the polls by the end of November.

Dynamic FC brushed aside hosts Buxton Stars by a 3-0 score line when the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA) Senior Men’s League continued on Monday evening at the Buxton Community Centre, ground.

Local off-spinner, Kevin Sinclair, is back in West Indies colours for the having been out for just over a year and according to the 22-year-old, the feeling is great.

A total of 30 teachers from Region Four will be the initial beneficiaries of a Specialist Mathematics Teacher Training Program-me that is being rolled out under the Canada-CARICOM Expert Deployment Mechanism (CCEDM).

Citing a number of errors which it is contending the Chief Justice made, the opposition APNU+AFC has filed an appeal to the ruling upholding the President’s appointment of Clifton Hicken to act as Commissioner of Police.

Dear Editor, Speaking at the Oil and Gas Governance Network’s Symposium (www.OGGN.org)

With a berth in the semi-final round up for grabs, the ‘Keep Ya Five Alive’ Futsal Championship will resume on Saturday evening with the quarterfinal section at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue, Georgetown.

Leader of the Opposition Aubrey Norton has said that the Guyana Police Force should not be responsible for investigating the allegations of the cover up of a murder probe levelled by Sergeant Police Dion Bascom.

Dear Editor, Why does GuySuCo’s Human Resources Department insist on exposing its limitations? 

(CMC) – West Indies A took a precious 1-0 lead in the three-match series against Bangladesh A with a four-wicket win in a low-scoring contest at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.

Dear Editor, Permit me to first express my exasperation about the continuous traffic buildup in Grove/Diamond during peak, and now off peak, periods.

KYIV,  (Reuters) – Russia blamed saboteurs for explosions at one of its military bases in Moscow-annexed Crimea while Kyiv hinted it was responsible as Ukrainian officials said their strategy was to destroy supply lines supporting Russia’s invasion.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Hugh Todd on Monday held a teleconference with Dmytro Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

CMC) – Several changes have been made to the West Indies squad for the three-match One-Day International (ODI) Series against New Zealand starting today, with Keemo Paul and Gudakesh Motie out due to injury and Shimron Hetmyer unavailable to play for the men in maroon.

Dear Editor, Guyanese informer and whistleblower Dion Bascom has spoken.  I look in two directions, and wait on two sources, to ascertain what the reactions will be, where things will stand. 

A 48-year-old man was taken to the hospital last evening after he was shot during an armed robbery.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Four members of the U.S. Congress have called on the Biden administration to name a new Special Envoy for Haiti, as rampant gang violence cripples the impoverished Caribbean nation.

(Reuters) – Italy’s Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs ended a troubled season on a high when he won the European 100 metres title yesterday, while local favourite Gina Lueckenkemper won a brilliant women’s race by five thousandths of a second.

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Dear Editor, As August draws to a close it is useful for us leaders and those led to reflect on the significance of this month in Guyanese and international history since there are useful lessons to be learnt.

JACKSON, Wyo.,  (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, a fierce Republican critic of Donald Trump who has played a prominent role in the congressional probe of the Jan.

(Reuters) – Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Open preparations suffered another setback as the former world number one was swept aside 6-4 7-5 by China’s Zhang Shuai in the Cincinnati Open first round yesterday.

Dear Editor,  The chaotic scenes as detailed on social media and outlined in letters to the editors surrounding the recent horse race event at West Coast Berbice point to a total lack of preparation and preparedness by the organizers and the ones tasked with traffic control at mega events.

NAIROBI/KISUMU, (Reuters) – Kenyan politician Raila Odinga rejected as a “travesty” the result of the Aug.

(CMC) – World javelin champion Anderson Peters says while he is feeling better after being assaulted on a party boat last week, he faces “a long road to full recovery”.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – A days-long community road blockade has halted production at Zijin Mining’s 601899.SS

Moments after taking the oath as the newest member of GECOM, former Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said that there is a need for the Commission’s staff to “reflect what Guyana looks like.”

The United States of America, one of the leading economic and political players on the world stage will, in four years, celebrate 250 years as an independent nation.

The Ministry of Health yesterday recorded 91 new COVID cases after 717 tests were carried out.

Dear Editor, I have for the past weeks submitted nine poems to an on- line poetry website eliciting a total of 18 comments all favourable.

 Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn and acting Fire Chief Gregory Wickham along with officers of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) at the handing over yesterday of three water bowsers to the GFS.

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Chile’s SMA environmental regulator said yesterday it had issued a series of measures against a copper mine owned by Canada’s Lundin Mining Corp LUN.TO

(Trinidad Guardian) Several parts of Trinidad were left without electricity for several hours last night, after the T&T Electricity Commission (T&TEC) was hit by another blackout.

(Trinidad Guardian) As the daily diet of gang and civilian shootings and murders continues to channel fear and apprehension among the population, the T&T Police Service (TTPS) is moving to increase its visibility by immediately recalling all officers from vacation leave, restricting leave for the time being and adjusting the duty roster, which will see officers working longer hours, as they move to strengthen security grids in high crime zones in five divisions.

(Reuters) – South Africa are hopeful key fast bowler Kagiso Rabada will be fit for the first test against England that starts at Lord’s today, but he has not been cleared to take his place in the side quite yet, according to captain Dean Elgar.