Articles published on Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is to finance consultancy services for a study to explore options for a Maritime Cargo Service between Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago primarily for the movement of agricultural products.
GLASGOW, (Reuters) – The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested as part of an investigation into the funding of the governing pro-independence Scottish National Party.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Indian officials are in contact with foreign authorities and have held meetings in Africa to ensure its drug exports do not suffer, the government said today, after Indian-made cough syrups were linked to deaths in Gambia and Uzbekistan.
(Reuters) – At least 389 kidnappings were registered in Haiti in the first three months of this year, rights group CARDH said on Tuesday, marking a three-fold increase from the last quarter of 2022 as gangs look to recoup losses from international sanctions.
The IHS Markit audit of oil expenditure by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration & Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) has revealed that not only did it procure the services for the Transocean-owned Deepwater Champion drill ship way above costs for similar vessels available but that the company had submitted US$500,000 for seismic works prior to 2008 and had no supporting documents for it.
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended that the owner of Little Learners Day Care, Denise Benn, face the charge of manslaughter over the death of 7-month-old, Oriyah Gravesande, who died of haemorrhage and compression to the neck.
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has appointed Information Technology (IT) Manager, Aneal Giddings to the post of Deputy Chief Election Officer (DCEO).
Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred at about 18:20 hrs yesterday on the Rupert Craig Highway (northern carriageway) in the vicinity of MovieTowne.
An 18-year-old University of Guyana student is currently on life-support at the Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal, East Coast of Demerara (ECD) after sustaining wounds to his neck and eyes, and a head injury during a robbery.
Twenty-eight stories have been shortlisted by an international judging panel for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and one of them was written by a Guyanese.
Citing Sheriff Street and Mandela Avenue in particular, the Ministry of Public Works yesterday issued a warning to the general public that it is an offence under the Road Act of the Laws of Guyana, Chapter 51:01, to encumber roadways and road reserves.
The Ministry of Education yesterday launched Autism Awareness Month at the Bath Settlement Primary School, West Coast Berbice and lauded the support received from the power company.
Half centuries from Tilleya Madramatoo and Demerara captain Kaysia Schultz led Demerara to a 135-run victory over Essequibo in the opening round of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Women’s Inter-County Super50 tournament.
HOUSTON (Reuters) -Exxon Mobil Corp’s Low Carbon business has the potential to generate hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue and outperform the company’s traditional oil and gas as soon as a decade from now, CEO Darren Woods said.
The Kares CrossFit Caribbean champions, set for April 15-16 at the National Aquatic Centre and the National Park, continues to gain support from the corporate community.
Hard Rock® Café Guyana on Monday presented $2m to Help & Shelter in recognition of international women’s month.
A 17-year-old boy of Port Kaituma, North West District (NWD) was charged last Friday with the murder of Shimron Benjamin and remanded to the Juvenile Holding Centre.
Miguel Yunes captured the overall title at last weekend’s Robert Hanoman birth anniversary golf tournament played at the Lusignan Golf course.
Minibus driver Campton Bagot was recently found guilty on four counts of causing death by dangerous driving at Nismes, West Bank Demerara in 2019.
Timehri Ballers, Sophia, Thomas Lands, and Paradise Invaders recorded contrasting wins when the play-in tournament in the One Guyana National Futsal Championship concluded on Monday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Eteringbang and AK Galaxy recorded contrasting victories when the Bartica Football Association ‘Regatta Championship’ continued on Monday evening at the Community Centre ground.
GTT Inc on Friday announced its support for the upcoming Rupununi Rodeo 2023 when Chief Operating Officer of the company’s Business Solutions, Orson Ferguson, donated $500,000 to Director of the Rupununi Livestock Association, Christina Edwards.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Former President Donald Trump was charged yesterday with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a historic case over allegations he orchestrated hush-money payments to two women before the 2016 U.S.
A 35-year-old miner is currently in custody pending charges after a 12-gauge shotgun was recovered from bushes in Imbaimadai, Region Seven.
The Women’s Developmental League will conclude tonight at the Eve Leary ground, with finalists Fruta Conquerors and the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) exuding respective confidence in emerging victorious during a pre-match press conference yesterday at the MVP Sports headquarters, Giftland Mall.
HELSINKI/BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – Finland formally joined NATO yesterday, its flag unfurling outside the military bloc’s Brussels headquarters, in a historic policy shift brought on by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that drew a threat from Moscow of “counter-measures.”
Buxton United and Melanie secured hard-fought wins when the East Reunion Cup commenced Sunday evening at the Golden Grove Community Centre ground.
A 21-year-old businessman of South Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara, is in police custody after a .40 Glock pistol and four matching rounds of ammunition were found in his possession.
Dear Editor, Reference is made to the article titled ‘First audit of oil expenses found $214m in questionable claims by Exxon and partners’ which was featured in the Sunday Stabroek dated April 02, 2023, and continued in the Monday edition of April 03, 2023.
Dear Editor, GECOM has once again contrived to appoint a PPP/C preferred candidate to a senior position, to wit the position of DCEO.
President Irfaan Ali yesterday administered the oath of office to the two remaining members of the 10-person Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) at State House.
LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – China, Taiwan and the United States all share a common interest in ensuring this week’s California stopover by Taiwan’s president gets the focus each thinks it deserves, but without setting off a new crisis.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States imposed new sanctions yesterday on two Lebanese brothers, as well as several of their companies, who it said had used their wealth to engage in corrupt practices that contribute to the breakdown of the rule of law in Lebanon.
Dear Editor, Reading yesterday’s Guyana Times, I want to commend Minister Walrond and the Government’s sense of and programmes for development manifested in the article, “Everyone has equal opportunity to bid for contracts” – Walrond.
The Guyana Prison Service’s (GPS) agriculture programme has been progressing well, according to Director of Prisons, Nicklon Elliot, who said it is equipping inmates with skills in farming and animal husbandry.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Chelsea were held to yet another 0-0 draw by Liverpool yesterday in their first match since sacking coach Graham Potter with both sides displaying the same problems that have left them miles off the pace in this season’s Premier League.
JERUSALEM, April 5 (Reuters) – Israeli police attacked dozens of worshippers in Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque compound before dawn on Wednesday, witnesses said, in what Israeli police said was a response to rioting.
GENEVA, (Reuters) – Up to 1 million people have been “disappeared” in Iraq during a tumultuous last half century spanning the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein, U.S.-led
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to a piece of fake news by an obscure webpage claiming that the PPP/C has ‘plans for a massive rigging scheme’ at the forthcoming LGE.
Damion Allicock’s wife is still traumatized after he was robbed and shot several times on Sunday night at his shop at River View Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
KOWLOON, Hong Kong, CMC – Shemaine Campbelle produced a solid knock but her former West Indies teammate, Deandra Dottin, failed as Barmy Army Women slumped to a four-wicket loss to Spirit Women, in the Fairbreak Invitational here yesterday.
WINDHOEK, Namibia, CMC – Former Guyana and West Indies Under-19 star, Gajanand Singh, played a key role as United States continued their winning run with a 25-run victory over Jersey in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off.
Here in Guyana, for the last 40-odd years, we have been deluged with hours of American television programming to the point where local aficionados have begun to identify with professional sports teams as though they are actually living in those cities, whether it be the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, or the NFL’s New England Patriots of Boston, or Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees.
DELHI, India, CMC – West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph once again played a key role with a brace of wickets as Gujarat Titans easily brushed aside Delhi Capitals by six wickets to continue their unbeaten start to the Indian Premier League.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Moeen Ali said he has no issues with his spin being used sparingly by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni after the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder helped his team to victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Monday.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Barbados suffered an early blow to their title defence when they went down by 18 runs to Jamaica in the opening round of the West Indies Rising Stars Under-15 Championship yesterday.
