Daily Archive: Saturday, October 29, 2022

SEOUL, (Reuters) – At least 146 people were killed in a stampede when a huge crowd celebrating Halloween crammed into an alley in a night life area of the South Korean capital Seoul last night, emergency officials said.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Russia’s defence ministry said today that British navy personnel blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines last month, a claim that London said was false and designed to distract from Russian military failures in Ukraine.

 (Reuters) – West Indies all-rounder Roston Chase and middle-order batsman Shamarh Brooks were on Saturday recalled to the squad for their two-test series in Australia, while former captain Shivnarine Chanderpaul’s son Tagenarine earned his maiden call-up.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro and his leftist election rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, traded barbs late yesterday in their final televised debate ahead of tomorrow’s tense runoff vote.

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – A well-known Haitian politician was killed in an apparent gang attack in an affluent suburb of the capital Port-au-Prince, Haitian media reported today, amid a gang blockade of a fuel terminal that has created a humanitarian crisis.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that in collaboration with Demerara Bank Limited (DBL), the Government will establish a $900m revolving fund to boost the production of the forestry sector.

Even as his government continues to be accused of protecting misogynistic men, President Irfaan Ali last evening launched his Men on Mission (MOM) – a 1000-Man initiative boasting that the programme will be the foundation to end violence against women and children.

US Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch yesterday rode with Guyanese ultra-endurance cyclist Tyson English in the National Park to raise awareness for cancer and mental health.

…Police OPR launches investigation The Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) is now under fire after it arrested Attorney at Law Tamieka Clarke for reportedly advising her client to remain silent.

Dear Editor, On Tuesday 21st of June 2022, Simone Stephen, 46-yrs-old of Dartmouth and unemployed was rushed to the Oscar Joseph Hospital, Charity after complaining of an acute back pain.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Sir Andy Roberts has questioned the effectiveness of director of cricket, Jimmy Adams, claiming the former West Indies captain appeared to be on a “joyride” rather than actively overseeing the development of the international squad.

Guyana continues to be a pivotal part of ExxonMobil’s portfolio as one of its high-return assets and the company yesterday announced net income for the third quarter of US$20 billion, the highest in its history.

Luka Doncic totaled 41 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds for his first triple-double of the season as the visiting Dallas Mavericks dominated most of overtime and held on for a 129-125 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.

Dear Editor, How does one connect with the Old Age Pension Office if he/she is not at the address last known?

President Irfaan Ali yesterday said that the video recording of High Commissioner to India, Charrandass Persaud verbally abusing a woman was the determining factor in his recall since he had believed that the matter had already been settled by the Indian government.

Dear Editor, Not a day goes by without some despicable, hateful and reprehensible event or act.

The Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Under-standing (MOU) with Planet One Agro Ventures Limited for the development of several integrated farm services centres across Guyana.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – The T20 World Cup clash between champions Australia and England was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain yesterday, leaving both teams’ semi-finals hopes hanging in the balance and fans disappointed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Dear Editor, Paraquat is in the news once again. A growing chorus of US farmworker, health and environmental advocacy groups is demanding its ban in the US.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has warned the Mayor and City Council that it is prepared to seize one of its  assets if its Pay As You Earn (PAYE) debt is not cleared in a timely manner.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Head coach Andre Coley says the Super50 Cup which bowls off Saturday will afford his West Indies Academy side valuable exposure to high-level competition, as one of eight teams set to participate in the three-week campaign.

Dear Editor, Stabroek News of October 27 has a front page picture of Dr.

Following its recess, the National Assembly is to meet on Monday, November 7th and eight bills are down for debate including one for the establishment of a Constitution Reform Commission.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday confirmed the players who will compete in the CG United Super50 Cup, after all eight teams finalised their squads.

Dear Editor, I refer to an article in your newspaper in which it is alleged that Mr.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – The Ireland-Afghanistan match at the T20 World Cup was abandoned without a bowl balled due to rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday, leaving the teams to split the points.

The Ministry of Natural Resources on Wednesday approved the five-year local content plan for Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) which is the operator of the oil rich Stabroek Block offshore.

Dear Editor, The Guyana High Commission in London was the setting for a very full house for the launch of Professor Clem Seecharan and Ian McDonald’s book on Joe Solomon and the Spirit of Port Mourant.

Guyana Police Force Region Three Commander, Mahendra Siwnarine, has stated that complaints about the noise nuisance emanating from J.C.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Test legend Sir Andy Roberts has again pointed to the lack of “personal development” by players as central to West Indies’ run of poor form but has also criticised the coaching staff for their lack of innovation.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Assistant West Indies Women’s coach, Robert Samuels, believes the embattled regional side are “moving in the right direction”, following the successful completion of a near two-week camp here Thursday.

The International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana  (IECEG) yesterday announced the appointment of Kurt Baboolall as Chief Executive Officer, with effect from October 1, 2022.

Dear Editor, Are we facing a looming chicken shortage for Christmas?

Following the conclusion of the round-robin stage, the round of 16 knockout section in the ninth edition of the Courts Pee Wee Boys U11 football championship will commence today at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue in Georgetown.

FRONTLINES NORTH OF KHERSON, Ukraine, (Reuters) – Russia said yesterday it had finished calling up reservists to fight in Ukraine, having drafted hundreds of thousands in a month and sending more than a quarter of them already to the battlefield after a divisive mobilisation campaign that was its first since World War Two.

Guyana has been listed as a top destination to visit in 2023 and beyond by National Geographic United Kingdom’s “Traveller Best of the World List.”

Dear Editor, I was mortified to learn that the Guyana Cricket Board, in its infinite wisdom, has changed elections from every two years to every four years.

The body of a woman was discovered on the Uitvlugt, West Coast Demerara seawall on Monday.

Guyanese Creole Rock singer Gavin Mendonca did not disappoint when he seized the opportunity to teach a group of North Carolina children the popular folk song “Small Days” at the Ethno USA festival.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde said he is glad they have a tough group at the World Cup as it will keep them on their toes instead of underestimating their opponents.

ATLANTA,  (Reuters) – Democrats turned to former President Barack Obama yesterday to rally Georgia voters in a tight U.S.

BUENOS AIRES/LONDON,  (Reuters) – Argentina reached a deal to restructure some $1.97 billion it owes the Paris Club, Argentina’s government and the creditor group said yesterday, which would push repayments back as far as 2028 and bring relief of some $248 million to country.

Dear Editor, It is with great disgust I pen this letter regarding the traffic congestion at Eping Avenue, Bel Air Park and Vlissengen road Georgetown.

El Dorado Offshore is collaborating with the Ministry of Health to host a Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair on Monday, October 31st.

While we get pumpkins all year round, somehow, in November, there seems to be much more of this rich, thick-flesh, orange-coloured vegetable.

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said he will be negotiating a new contract with Mercedes in the near future and he plans to remain with the manufacturer that has stuck with him since his start in the sport.

SAN FRANCISCO,  (Reuters) – An intruder demanding to see U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi broke into her San Francisco home and attacked her husband with a hammer early yesterday, officials said, in an assault that stoked fears about political violence ahead of the Nov.

WINNIPEG, (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday said a clear plan of action was needed before any mission to help Haiti goes forward, a day after his government sent a delegation to assess the humanitarian and security crisis in the Caribbean nation.

Dear Editor, I read letters and listened to comments by people claiming and predicting what the voting pattern of Guyanese would be.

By Aviso Paul in Barbados The Barbados Food and Rum Festival has returned to the island of the flying fish after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – The Ireland-Afghanistan match at the T20 World Cup was abandoned without a bowl balled due to rain at the Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday, leaving the teams to split the points.

By Nina L. Khrushcheva   NEW YORK – Sixty years after the Cuban Missile Crisis, the world is again facing the specter of a nuclear confrontation.

Twenty-four students were yesterday awarded bursaries totalling over $840,000 as the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) honoured the children of its employees who wrote this year’s National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA).

A most useful series of articles by this news-paper is a vox populi feature “How the cost of living is hitting people”.

Annalee Gonsalves. Nirmala Sukhai. Simone Hackett. Kescia Branche. Rosemary Rudder. Mariam Edwards.

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony on Wednesday handed over a fully equipped ambulance to the Ituni Health Centre, Region 10 valued approximately $14 million, according to a post on the ministry’s Facebook page.

Mobile phones with cameras are some of the greatest inventions of our time.

Dear Editor, Mr. Charrandass was once a hero to some in Guyana.

UNITED NATIONS, (Reuters) – The United States will next week put the United Nations spotlight on protests in Iran sparked by the death of a young woman in police custody and look for ways to promote credible, independent investigations into Iranian human rights abuses.

QUITO, (Reuters) – Ecuador’s energy minister Xavier Vera resigned yesterday amid an investigation into accusations he arranged jobs at state oil company Petroecuador in exchange for bribes.