Daily Archive: Sunday, September 25, 2022

On 23rd September 2022, Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers, acting on information received, conducted an operation in the village of Sheet Anchor, East Canje Berbice.

On 23rd September 2022, CANU officers conducted an operation at young and restless street, De-Kinderen, West Coast Demerara where they intercepted a male carrying a haversack.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall today said that Guyana is closer to securing a Council of Legal Education-recognised law school.

SEOUL,  (Reuters) – North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast today, ahead of planned military drills by South Korean and U.S.

(Reuters) – Russia’s two most senior lawmakers today addressed a string of complaints about Russia’s mobilisation drive, ordering regional officials to get a handle on the situation and swiftly solve the “excesses” that have stoked public anger.

Clothing worn by women from Trinidad and Tobago who were murdered by their partners are now part of an exhibit at the United Nation’s office in Geneva, Switzerland to highlight violence against women.

Government ministers on Friday told West Demerara residents that the environmental authorisation for proposed ExxonMobil Guyana gas pipeline, which will run from the Stabroek Block to the Wales, West Bank Deme-rara, would be issued within two weeks.

President of the Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc (TIGI) Fredericks Collins and another Guyanese citizen, Godfrey Whyte, have moved to the High Court to get the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enforce the liability clause in the permits issued to ExxonMobil Guyana for its offshore oil operations.

In light of allegations of corruption made by Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo over Suriname’s failure to deliver on promised fishing licences, Suriname’s interim Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation (BIBIS) Krishna Mathoera has called his statements “an unfriendly act” and urged that he refrain from statements on the issue while diplomatic efforts are underway.

A 22-year-old man was fatally wounded on Thursday and two others including his twin brother were injured after a father and son opened fire on them at a Sand Hill Landing, Cuyuni River shop.

An early morning accident has left a Cotton Tree taxi driver dead after he reportedly sustained major neck injuries.

(CPL) Guyana Amazon Warriors secured their place in the 2022 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) play-offs with a 37 run win over Trinbago Knight Riders last night at the Providence National Stadium.  

A 37-year-old man died on Thursday afternoon after a mining pit he was working in caved in at Sand Hill backdam, Cuyuni River.

President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle has described today’s Extraordinary Congress of the International Boxing Association as a “pivotal” one.

LONDON, (Reuters) – India’s Jhulan Goswami, the leading wicket-taker in women’s ODIs, bowed out of international cricket yesterday at Lord’s after bowling her 10,000th ball in one-day matches, as her side completed a 3-0 series win over England with a controversial final wicket.

Saying there has been “a vicious onslaught” of claims from certain sections of society seeking to malign the PPP/C government for discriminatory policies against Afro-Guyanese, Prime Minister Mark Phillips has pushed back, contending that they are without merit.

The two Subordinate Officers, who were arrested in connection with the multi-million dollar gold theft from a Mahaica, East Coast Demerara dealer, have been placed on open arrest as the investigation continues.

Santos and Georgetown Football Club (GFC) will contest the final of the inaugural Joshua Denny Memorial U20 Football Championship, following semi-final wins Friday evening at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown.

Dear Editor, In the recent interview of the VP on the Kaieteur Radio, the VP apparently set out to demonize and mock at Mr.

On a day highlighted by three draws, Christianburg/Wismar mauled Friendship 8-0 when the third Guyoil/Tradewind Tankers Secondary Schools Football League continued yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Dear Editor, In his comprehensively researched book titled ‘Good to Great’, Jim Collins identified five levels of ‘leaders’, Level 5 of which, he concluded ‘embodied a paradox of personal humility and professional will’.

Bank of Guyana Governor Dr. Gobind Ganga has dismissed claims that there was a shortage of United States dollars locally, declaring that this country’s net reserves stood at over US$120 million up to Wednesday.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Vice-captain Shakera Selman says West Indies Women’s team’s batting has not lived up to expectations in the ongoing series against New Zealand Women and that she believes the hosts need to follow the lead of the visitors.

Dear Editor, In his letter of 23rd September in SN and KN, Clement J.

Local activist Jonathan Yearwood has written, for a second time, to Commissioner of Information Charles Ramson SC seeking a copy of the contract(s) entered into by the Ministry of Housing and Impressions Inc relating to the International Building Expo.

Dear Editor, The last time I wrote about the seawall was Thursday, August, 26th, 2021.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Fast bowling legend Sir Andy Roberts has bemoaned the lack of “settled unit” ahead of next month’s Twenty20 World Cup, and believes West Indies will not find it “easy” to qualify for the main draw of the tournament.

Guyana will remain steadfast in its commitment to achieving a judicial settlement to resolve the ongoing border controversy with Venezuela, President Irfaan Ali told his global counterparts during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday afternoon.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Iran must deal decisively with protests which have swept the country after the death in custody of a woman detained by the Islamic Republic’s morality police, President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall has said the claim by APNU+AFC Member of Parliament Ganesh Mahipaul that some $700 million will be paid to the three Commissioners serving on the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the March 2020 general and regional election is completely fabricated.

Dear Editor, They were nights of patriotism and nationalism by cricketing fans at the stadium last Thursday and Wednesday.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Dutch cyclist Mathieu van der Poel was arrested in Sydney and charged with assault after an altercation with two teenagers on the eve of the world championship road race last night.

Having been awarded as one of 25 Influential Women Leaders and crowned an African princess, business consultant and activist Shabakie Fernandes, 36, is set to be named among 100 of the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) on 2nd October on the fringes of the 77th United Nations General Assembly.

xLONDON, (Reuters) – The strongly pro-Kremlin editor of Russia’s state-run RT news channel expressed anger on Saturday that enlistment officers were sending call-up papers to the wrong men, as frustration about a military mobilisation grew.

Dear Editor, Another gold heist.  This time it is the tale of the four hundred million dollars raw gold heist: it seems ludicrous all that fortune around a treasure house for the easy picking; it was reported the heist occurred some months ago but was only was recently reported to the police. 

Courts Guyana Inc on Friday celebrated its 29th anniversary and rewarded five longstanding customers with $100,000 each.

The National Gallery of Art, Castellani House, was recently reopened to the public with the staging of an exhibition by the Guyana Women Artists’ Association (GWAA).

(Reuters) – England bowler Mark Wood said he is hopeful he can return to full fitness and hit his peak “at the right time” ahead of this year’s Twenty20 World Cup in Australia.

A numbers of tenders were opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) last Tuesday for a number of works and the supply of equipment for the Guyana Sugar Corporation’s Albion Estate.

A staple in indigenous communities in Guyana, the versatile cassava is a sturdy, starchy root vegetable, similar in appearance to that of a yam, that grows well in tropical climates with well-drained soils.

MOGADISHU, (Reuters) – Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland will postpone its scheduled presidential election to next year, rather than holding it in November when the incumbent president’s term ends, the region’s electoral body said on Saturday.

Dear Editor, I must congratulate the CEO of GuySuCo to usher in a new wave progressive policies which will definitely bring the change GuySuCo so badly yearns.

(Reuters) – Bangladesh and Ireland booked spots at next year’s women’s Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa after winning their semi-finals in the qualifying tournament on Friday.

(Trinidad Express) – A woman and a man appear-ed in court on Thursday facing charges under the Trafficking in Persons Act and the Children’s Act.

An East La Penitence man is wanted by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) for questioning in relation to money laundering and financial crimes.

The first Inter-Colonial golf tournament between British Guiana and Barbados was contested 90 years in April of 1932.

Dear Editor, Just what is the law about the heavy good vehicles thundering along the nation’s highways during peak time?

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) – A gang of armed men killed at least 15 people at a mosque in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state, residents said on Saturday.

Every culture has music; in many instances more than one genre exists and in some cases there are fusions.

The Sinquefield Cup is an annual invitation-only chess event held to honour Rex Sinquefield and his wife Jeannie, the founders of the St Louis Chess Club.

(Barbados Nation) – Tourism officials hailed the government’s decision to relax the last vestiges of the mask-wearing and travel restrictions related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at midnight on Thursday in Barbados – but the medical community continued to urge caution.

Purpose is a rather subjective concept. It can take on different shapes to different people, and for some, the idea of having purpose itself is meaningless.

Most of a New Year has passed away. This seems astonishing to me.

Article 127(1) of the Constitution provides as follows: “The Chancellor and Chief Justice shall each be appointed by the President, acting after obtaining the agreement of the Leader of the Opposition.”

Last week President Irfaan Ali was holding forth on his favourite topic again:  One Guyana.

“If I could turn back the hands of time, I would not be married to the same man.

(Reuters) – Arsenal have “a good chance” to win the Premier League title this season in the absence of a dominant team, former manager Arsene Wenger said.

Dear Editor, A very large investment is being made in our school system and so much has also been lost due to fires.

The theatre community and theatre audience have been peering out from behind their curtains throughout 2022, looking closely and cautiously at the post-COVID recovery of theatre on the Guyanese stage. 

SEOUL, (Reuters) – North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, ahead of large-scale planned military drills by South Korean and U.S.

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Introduction As readers are aware, I usually indicate well beforehand the topics I intend to address over an extended period, going forward.

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL), dubbed the ‘Biggest Party in Sport,’ has returned to Guyana with much pomp and fanfare.

(Trinidad Guardian) – Police are investigating a murder in Tobago that took place on Saturday morning.

One new COVID-19 case has been reported by the Ministry of Health after 342 tests were conducted.