Daily Archive: Thursday, December 29, 2022

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Pele, the legendary Brazilian soccer player who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died today at the age of 82.

Investigators have made a breakthrough in the December 26th  murder of Kaneville businessman, Shimron Adams and the prime suspect has since been arrested.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian police said they carried out nationwide raids and arrested at least two people today in investigations into an alleged coup attempt during riots by supporters of defeated far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.

 (Jamaica Gleaner) United States law enforcement now has on its radar key US players in the criminal underworld who continue to fuel Jamaica’s crime problem.

The Ministry of Housing and Water yesterday signed a contract with Global Services Inc for the development and implementation of an information technology solution for a single window system that will see the elimination of the lengthy waiting period for the approval of building plans.

Two brothers were yesterday charged with the murder of land surveyor, Ricky Ambrose and remanded to prison.

An Angoy’s Avenue man was yesterday  remanded to prison after he was charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy on Wednesday last.

A plantain chip vendor will now spend the next three years behind bars after pleading with the court to be lenient on him for stealing a shotgun and cartridges from a security guard, an act which he described as “his opportunity” due to the man’s “unprofessional” and “careless” conduct.

As the government tries to find the most suitable method for upgrading dilapidated roads across the country, Minister of Public Works Juan Edgill has stated that they are currently in the process of undertaking  engineering studies to enhance their search.

It has been two weeks since the attack outside of State House and the police have been silent about the state of their investigation.

Three persons are currently in police custody as the investigation into the theft of weapons and ammunition from Radar Security and Supplies continues.

In keeping with a commitment by President Irfaan Ali, Base Camp Ayanganna was yesterday a hive of activity as soldiers from all bases as well as other members of the Joint Services were assisted with accessing various types of housing assistance.

Police have arrested two of the four persons  who allegedly robbed Sridat Service Station at Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara (WCD) on Monday of an undisclosed amount of cash after relieving the owner of his licensed firearm.

President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle says that 2022 has been an historic year for the association even as it continues to forge ahead with groundbreaking initiatives at home and in the region.

A man was yesterday released on $150,000 bail after he allegedly breached a contract with a Georgetown taxi base and went on a joyride to Essequibo for several days with the company’s car.

Japanese company MODEC has identified a Chinese shipyard to provide the hull and living quarters for the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel that will serve ExxonMobil’s Uaru field offshore Guyana, according to upstreamonline.com.

The Golden Jaguars and the Lady Jags, will conclude the year ranked 171st and 87th respectively which is unchanged from the previous editions, following the official publication of the December FIFA Men’s and Women’s rankings chart.

Dear Editor, Guyana seems to be racing ahead with the certification and building of a Law School. 

Citing the recent rescue of seven men off the Pomeroon coast, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) has underlined the importance of wearing a life jacket while travelling on water.

Bandits on Sunday evening attacked an East Canje Berbice man leaving him with a chop injury and his neighbour who was imbibing with him at the time, with a gunshot wound. 

Dear Editor, I am appealing to the related Ministry/ Ministries of Government to address the flood situation at Patentia West, West Bank Demerara, Region 3.

A Corentyne man on Monday died by suicide, one year after his wife and baby passed away at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital.

CHENGDU,  (Reuters) – Chinese hospitals and funeral homes were under intense pressure yesterday as a surging COVID-19 wave drained resources, while the scale of the outbreak and doubts over official data prompted some countries to enact new travel rules on Chinese visitors.

Dear Editor, “”Renegotiation” can be very difficult if not legally impossible unless agreed to by both parties”, says Matthew, SN daily blogger.

(Trinidad Guardian) The curtains have been drawn on the life of Dr Leroy “Black Stalin” Calliste.

Police ranks in Regional Division #7 are investigating a report of a suspected suicide by hanging.

Dear Editor, I wish to bring this subject matter to your attention, and that of your readers, as I believe that it is vital for the voices of the ghetto neighbourhoods to be heard.

Dear Editor,  The media and individuals, on many occasions, have issued glowing tributes to high profile citizens, deceased and alive.

Twenty-five students of the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School received their certification during the school’s 23rd graduation and prize giving ceremony.

LA PAZ/SANTA CRUZ, Bolivia, (Reuters) – Bolivian police yesterday detained prominent opposition leader Luis Fernando Camacho on charges of “terrorism” in a move that significantly escalates tensions between the national government and Camacho’s Santa Cruz base.

An off-duty Berbice Police Constable and a friend of his were on Tuesday injured after a fight between two groups of men at the gymkhana held at Reliance, East Canje Berbice.

KYIV/BAKHMUT, Ukraine,  (Reuters) – Russian forces increased mortar and artillery attacks on the city of Kherson more than six weeks after it was retaken by Ukrainian troops, while also exerting pressure along frontlines in the east, Ukraine’s military said yesterday.

The 185th year of Emancipation and the Bicentennial Anniversary of the Demerara Slave Revolt will be observed in August 2023 and  in honour of these milestones, the inaugural Emancipation Games will be launched.

Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, yesterday said that the community of Uitvlugt will soon be briefed on the effects of the sea defence works which are currently being done in the area.

Dear Editor, I refer to the article in yesterday’s SN, “ Bamia Primary School construction on schedule – contractor”.

Dear Editor A few days ago i read with much interest an article in the social media written by one of the public relations officers of the Top Cop, Clifton Hicken.

KINGSTON,  (Reuters) – Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness renewed states of emergency in eight parishes yesterday to control an ongoing threat of crime linked to gang activity in the Caribbean nation.

KARACHI, (Reuters) – Tom Latham and Kane Williamson smashed hundreds to help New Zealand eclipse Pakistan’s first-innings 438 in the opening test in Karachi’s National Stadium yesterday.

(Reuters) – A right-wing militia member convicted in the plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was sentenced to over 19 years in prison in a U.S.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana,  CMC – Guyanese forward Omari Glasgow, who CONCACAF has described as one of the rising stars of the 2022/2023 CONCACAF Nations League (CNL), believes his country has the potential to reach the Gold Cup next year once the squad puts in the necessary work.

(Reuters) – Russell Domingo has resigned as the head coach of Bangladesh, the country’s cricket board told local newspaper The Daily Star yesterday.

“I planned no professional encounter or interview. I merely wanted the privilege and pleasure of presenting her with a few of my relevant publications.

Luka Doncic posted career highs of 60 points and 21 rebounds, dished out 10 assists and converted a put-back with one second left to force overtime, and the Dallas Mavericks emerged with a 126-121 win over the visiting New York Knicks on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – India is “seriously” considering a bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, sports minister Anurag Thakur said.

Dear Editor,   I hope you, your staff and all Guyanese had a peaceful and thoughtful Christmas.

(Reuters) – Paris St Germain captain Marquinhos scored at both ends against Racing Strasbourg before a last-gasp Kylian Mbappe penalty secured the Ligue 1 leaders a 2-1 victory yesterday even though they were reduced to 10 men midway through the second half after Neymar was sent off.

ALMATY, (Reuters) – An Iranian chess player yesterday took part in an international tournament in Kazakhstan without a hijab for the second day running, according to a Reuters journalist present.

At the end of October, one imagines after much debate, the principals at Collins Dictionary chose permacrisis as its word of the year 2022.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – A maiden century by wicketkeeper Alex Carey pushed Australia closer to a series-sealing victory in the second test as South Africa’s batsmen were left with a mountain to climb at the end of a rain-hit day three yesterday.