Daily Archive: Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The recent increase in bee attacks has been attributed to the fact that the honey flow season is currently on and a warning has been issued by the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) for residents to dispose of derelict vehicles and other items that might provide a harbour for the insects.

In a ruling which was overshadowed by a severe reprimand of Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall SC for leaking the decision in relation to the Opposition APNU+AFC’s election petition which was today thrown out for late service, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has said that it may have to review its policy regarding the confidential release of rulings to attorneys, perhaps especially those in Guyana, as trust seems to be compromised.

Bogota,  (Reuters) – Colombia’s congress yesterday approved an $85.5 billion budget for 2023, increasing spending for education, health and agriculture amid promises by leftist President Gustavo Petro to increase support for social programs.

KYIV/MIKOLAIV, Ukraine, (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin introduced martial law today in four Ukrainian regions he says are part of Russia as some residents of the Russian-held city of Kherson left by boat after Moscow warned of a looming assault.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India’s opposition Congress party declared veteran leader Mallikarjun Kharge its new chief today, the first person from outside the influential Nehru-Gandhi family to hold the beleaguered party’s presidency in 24 years.

ANTANANARIVO, (Reuters) – Madagascar’s president has fired his foreign affairs minister for voting at the United Nations to condemn Russian-organised referendums to annex four partially-occupied regions in Ukraine, two sources at the president’s office said.

 (Reuters) – Alzarri Joseph led West Indies’ inspired fast bowling display with a four-wicket haul to help them beat Zimbabwe by 31 runs in the T20 World Cup in Hobart today and keep the twice former champions in the hunt to qualify for the Super 12 stage.

Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), retired Justice Claudette Singh has dispatched a letter to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall advising that the Commission would be ready to host Local Government Elections between March 13 and April 24, 2023.

The government has decided that not all of the country’s oil blocks will be auctioned as some will be left for bilateral agreements with nations this country will negotiate with in the future, President Irfaan Ali says.

The United Kingdom yesterday said that from November 9th, holders of Guyanese passports will be allowed visa-free entry for up to six months for business and leisure.

Commander of Region Six, Senior Superintendent Shivpersaud Bacchus last evening confirmed that four ranks including a police corporal were placed under close arrest after the carving up of a cow’s carcass, a piece of which was found in one of the GPF’s vehicles.

A 21-year-old fisherman was yesterday remanded over the killing of his brother during an argument at Vergenoegen in Region Three.

Berbice retained the Guyana Cricket Board Senior Inter-County 50-over title last night at the National Stadium, Providence after beating Essequibo by five wickets in a low-scoring encounter.

Barring a challenge, Senior Magistrate Leron Daly will preside over the trial of Detective Sergeant Dion Bascom on cyber-crime charges after initially recusing herself.

HOBART, Tasmania, CMC – With West Indies’ backs against the wall and needing a win over Zimbabwe to keep their hopes of advancing in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup alive today, all-rounder Jason Holder says he has “no doubt” that is attainable.

Golden Jaguars assistant coach Charles ‘Lily’ Pollard, has tendered his resignation with immediate effect from his club side, traditional giant Western Tigers.

At 10 this morning, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) is to deliver its much anticipated ruling on whether Guyana’s Court of Appeal can proceed to hear the election petition which acting Chief Justice Roxane George SC had thrown out for late service.

The Association do Shotokan Karate successfully staged a grading examination on Sunday at the Young Men Christian Association (YMCA) Dojo, Thomas Lands.

The new Board of Directors for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) met with Agriculture Minister, Zulfikar Mustapha yesterday following Cabinet’s no-objection to their appointments.

A catering consortium that will bid to supply food to oil and gas vessels offshore is one step closer to being established.

Forced to a two year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Coast Edition, is scheduled to kick-off on October 28th at the Haslington Tarmac, with the qualifying leg set for Sunday at the same venue.

In its action seeking Judicial Review against the Local Content Secretariat (LCS) for certification, Ramps Logistics is contending that it has satisfied the statutory requirements and therefore cannot see why its application is still pending.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Dushmantha Chameera led Sri Lanka’s fiery fast bowling display against the United Arab Emirates with three wickets in the T20 World Cup in Geelong yesterday as the former champions got their campaign back on track with a comprehensive 79-run win.

KYIV,  (Reuters) – The new commander of Russian forces in Ukraine made a rare acknowledgment of the pressures they were under from Ukrainian offensives to retake southern and eastern areas that Moscow claims to have annexed just weeks ago.

Dear Editor, Scoring on the Youth Playing Field According to the press report, the Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister ‘rapped’ the Leader of the Opposition regarding disparaging comments about the status of youths in the society.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s unexpectedly close presidential race has taken an ugly turn in the final weeks ahead of an Oct.

(Reuters) – Delegations from Russia and Belarus will be permitted to attend the Association of National Olympic Committees’ (ANOC) General Assembly, the organisation’s Executive Council said in a statement yesterday.

Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton yesterday refused to state whether APNU+AFC will be participating in the upcoming Local Government Elections (LGE) but did say that all the elements for winning are in their favour.

Dear Editor, About three months ago, President Dr Irfaan Ali rightfully “… made it clear that the Government will continue to pursue the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project (AFHP), even if it means it has to keep retendering “again and again”.

BERLIN,  (Reuters) – Germany’s interior ministry fired the country’s cybersecurity chief yesterday and launched an investigation into his conduct after media allegations that he may have come into contact with Russian security circles through a consultancy he co-founded.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – The European Union’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell yesterday denied that comments he made last week were racist and apologised for any offence caused by the remarks that had prompted criticism from the United Arab Emirates.

MEXICO CITY/CIUDAD JUAREZ,  (Reuters) – As hundreds of Venezuelan migrants were expelled to Mexico from the United States under a new policy over the past week, the United Nations voiced concern that shelters were being overwhelmed, leaving families without places to stay in the dangerous border region.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Former test player Roger Binny was elected president of the powerful Indian cricket board yesterday, replacing former captain Sourav Ganguly in the role.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to Christopher Ram’s letter to the Editor of Stabroek News dated October 12, 2022, and part one of my response thereto published in the Stabroek News and the Guyana Chronicle editions of October 15, 2022. 

The Opposition APNU+AFC is contending that the gas-to-shore project, slated for Wales, West Bank Demerara is not viable,  adding that it is in possession of studies to support its contention.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden, under pressure over high inflation, sought to mobilize his left-leaning base yesterday by promising to sign a law to codify abortion rights in January if Democrats control the legislature next year.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. officials have made clear that allowing oil major Chevron CVX.N

Dear Editor, I was a bit premature in announcing the Guyana launch date for Clem Seecharan’s book on Joe Solomon.

Qingdao McDermott Wuchuan and Dyna-Mac have been contracted to work on the One Guyana FPSO vessel for ExxonMobil’s Yellowtail development in Guyana.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Argentina captain Lionel Messi has said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time.

Cummings Lodge won the Secondary School Bible Club tapeball cricket competition, defeating Vergenoegen by 10 wickets Sunday at the D’urban Park Tarmac, Georgetown.

On Monday, Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers conducted an operation at Lot 604 Hibiscus, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, which led to the discovery of eleven parcels of suspected cannabis.

(Reuters) – The Biden administration will provide $2 million to Cuba for emergency relief efforts following Hurricane Ian, the State Department said on Tuesday.

By Carl Bildt STOCKHOLM – In addition to dealing with the fallout from open warfare in eastern Europe, the world is witnessing the start of a full-scale economic war between the United States and China over technology.

Dear Editor, There was a notable difference in the recent speeches given by President Joe Biden and President Xi Jingping.

Nine new COVID-19 cases have been recorded after 232 tests were conducted by the Ministry of Health.

President Irfaan Ali’s announcement on Sunday about the launch or imminent launch of a programme dubbed 1,000 men, the objective of which, he confidently stated, is reversing the  challenges faced by young men in Guyana is one that will bear keen watching.

DAKAR, (Reuters) – Mali’s foreign affairs minister yesterday said the military government would exercise its right to self-defence if France continued to undermine the West African country’s sovereignty and national security.