Daily Archive: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill today ordered the removal of a dress code notice by the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB).

Wavell Lamatt, age 44 years, of Beterverwaging, East Coast Demerara was charged yesterday by ranks of the Vigilance Police Station with causing death by dangerous driving.

LIMA/JULIACA,  (Reuters) – At least 17 people were killed in clashes with police in southern Peru, the country’s human rights office said yesterday, the deadliest day so far of protests demanding early elections and the release of jailed former president Pedro Castillo.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long-haul flights to counter the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 given its rapid spread in the United States, World Health Organization (WHO) officials said today.

JAKARTA,  (Reuters) – Indonesia’s anti-graft agency arrested the outspoken governor of its restive easternmost Papua province today, officials said, after accusing him of accepting bribes in return for infrastructure contracts.

Senior Minister in the Office of the President with responsibility for Finance, Dr.

Anthony Charles, aka ‘Skiddle’, of Leopold Street, Georgetown was yesterday gunned down and police are currently searching for a silver-grey Allion motor vehicle which was used in the getaway.

Describing the events following the March 2, 2020 elections as a “ruckus”, former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Maxine Graham yesterday recounted the events leading to the sacking of the Region Four Commander.

President Irfaan Ali says that Guyana is embracing a diaspora integration model which flows from the belief that the country’s émigré communities should not be treated as “entities peripheral to nationhood”, but rather as an integral part of the nation.

The body of Cam Thomas, an 18-year-old student of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden was recovered at Blue Lake Creek, Mackenzie, Linden yesterday at 11:15 am after he went missing in the waters on Sunday.

What has been heralded as a historic carbon credits deal for Guyana is now the source of a pitched battle between the government’s climate office and some Amerindian activists over whether adequate consultations were held.

Sixteen of the country’s strongest football teams will clash from January 20 in a lucrative knockout tournament.

Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Information Technology (IT) Officer, Enrique Livan, who is accused of attempting to change figures on some Statements of Poll (SOPs) in Region Four and is facing elections related charges yesterday invoked his right to remain silent when he appeared before the ongoing Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the March 2020 elections.

President Irfaan Ali and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday held bilateral discussions following the inauguration of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

When the Guyana national cricket selectors sat down recently to name the two sides for this week’s practice match to help them arrive at the Guyana Harpy Eagles side which will contest Cricket West Indies (CWI) Regional Four-Day Championships a number of names were missing.

Dear Editor, How remote is the day when the daily news will be uplifting, constructive and consisting of hope and joy?

Raymond La Fleur, a 46-year-old rice farmer of West Canje Berbice and Roshan Alie, a 42-year-old farmer of Johanna North, Black Bush Polder were arrested on January 6th at Black Bush Polder and charged yesterday with the following offences: * Possession of a firearm without a licence; * Possession of ammunition without licence.

Sherwin Johnson, one of Guyana’s most highly respected referees has announced his retirement after 13 years on the field.

Dear Editor, I am grappling with whether to praise SN or pummel it. 

The U.S. Embassy yesterday announced the 2023 cohort from Guyana for the U.S.

Dear Editor, My 87 years’ old mother-in-law residing overseas has to receive a GuySuCo pension on behalf of her deceased husband.

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) yesterday certified Brass Aluminium and Cast Iron Foundry Limited (BACIF) –under the Made in Guyana Certification Programme.

Dear Editor, In your lamentation of the predicament of the Mocha squatters in your Jan.

Delvoy Williams, age 25, and Joshua Archer, age 22, both of Robert Road Plaisance, East Coast Demerara, were arrested on January 6th by ranks of the Beterverwagting  Police Station and charged jointly yesterday with possession of a firearm without licence, possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking and possession of ammunition without a licence.

NEWQUAY, England, (Reuters) – Britain’s attempt to become the first European nation to launch satellites into space ended in bitter disappointment early yesterday when Virgin Orbit said its rocket had suffered an anomaly that prevented it from reaching orbit.

The National Accreditation Council (NAC)-Guyana is hosting its annual staff retreat at the Regency Hotel, Hadfield Street and tertiary education is in focus.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and his Mexican counterpart aim to make progress on strengthening economic integration, combating drug cartels and managing immigration yesterday, even as friction over Mexico’s energy policies weighs on joint cooperation.

Dear Editor, Economic Advisor to the Leader of the Opposition, Elson Low, has contended that the funding of the Gas-to-shore pipeline is unconstitutional / illegal.

Dear Editor, I wish to introduce you to the Young Influencers Programme through the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security as the wider public may not be aware of the work and dedication of these group of young people which can go unnoticed and unrecognised.

A 42-year-old man was yesterday placed on $150,000 bail on the charge of forging 28 US$100 bills.

KYIV/SIVERSK, Ukraine,  (Reuters) – Russia has stepped up a powerful assault on Soledar in eastern Ukraine, officials in Kyiv said, forcing Ukrainian troops to repel waves of attacks led by the Wagner contract militia around the salt mining town and nearby fronts.

Dear Editor, The recent attempt in neighbouring Brazil to storm the presidential palace and other government buildings mere days after the historic inauguration of President Lula da Silva bears some striking resemblance to what took place at Capitol Hill two years ago in the United States of America.

PORT OF SPAIN,  (Reuters) – Trinidad and Tobago received a total of 16 bids for exploring and developing oil and natural gas at eight onshore blocks in its most recent bidding round, the country’s Energy Ministry said yesterday.

A fire started on Sunday around 9:00 pm at Vivaanta Ayurvedic Spa and Hair Salon of Lot 3 Church Street Georgetown but it was quickly put out.

(Reuters) – France Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet apologised to Zinedine Zidane yesterday after his comments on the former Real Madrid coach drew the ire of players, politicians and even the Spanish club.

To say that 2022 was an eventful year for Guyana is to indulge in considerable understatement.

LIMA/JULIACA, (Reuters) – At least 12 people died following clashes in Juliaca in southern Peru, the regional health ministry said yesterday, after a resumption of protests demanding early elections and the release of jailed former President Pedro Castillo.

(Reuters) – Fast bowler Naseem Shah picked up five wickets before the trio of Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan all scored half-centuries as Pakistan chased down a target of 256 for a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand yesterday.

Dear Editor, Another storming and wanton destruction to government buildings places democracy under threat as people (supporters) refuse to accept the reality. 

ADELAIDE, (Reuters) – Danielle Collins, runner-up at last year’s Australian Open, indicated she might be set for another run deep into the year’s first Grand Slam with a 6-2 6-4 win over Karolina Pliskova at the Adelaide International 2 yesterday.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – The United States has a Jair Bolsonaro problem.

Kyrie Irving scored 29 points and Royce O’Neale hit the game-winning shot as the Brooklyn Nets overcame a second-half injury to Kevin Durant to beat the host Miami Heat 102-101 on Sunday night.

LONDON,  CMC – Bermuda’s number one goalkeeper Dale Eve has joined Bedford Town while keeping his dual registration with another British club, Hereford FC.

OXFORD, England, (Reuters) – Premier League leaders Arsenal booked an FA Cup fourth round clash with Manchester City after they beat third-tier Oxford United 3-0 last night thanks to second-half goals from Mohamed Elneny and Eddie Nketiah.

(Reuters) – Wales and Los Angeles FC winger Gareth Bale said yesterday he had decided to end his playing career at the age of 33, having reached exceptional milestones in both club and international football.

Colwin Barnwell, a 34-year-old vendor of Lot 22 Vigilance, East Coast Demerara, was charged yesterday with the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition after the police allegedly found a Glock 17 pistol and two live 9mm matching ammunition on his person for which he did not have a licence.

Dear Editor, The critical historic juncture at which our country now stands with the governing mechanism in place led by President Ali, has several historical antecedents beginning from the early 1950’s.