Daily Archive: Saturday, April 15, 2023

 ‘Caribe Snackz’ was  launched yesterday at the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC) Agro-processing Facility at Parika, Region Three, offering a range of snacks, including the popular plantain chips.

(Reuters) – The United States has charged leaders of the Mexico-based Sinaloa Cartel with running a fentanyl trafficking operation fueled by Chinese chemical and pharmaceutical companies, U.S.

KHARTOUM,  (Reuters) – Sudan’s main paramilitary group said it had taken control of the presidential palace, the residence of the army chief and Khartoum international airport today in an apparent coup attempt as clashes erupted with the military.

KAMPALA,  (Reuters) – Uganda’s assistant finance minister has been arrested and detained on accusations of diverting metal roofing sheets meant for a relief programme in the restive northeastern Karamoja region, police said late yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) officers yesterday arrested nine officers from a specialised unit within the T&T Police Service’s Eastern Division.

The biggest event of the local fitness calendar, the Kares Caribbean Crossfit Championship kicks off today at the National Aquatic Centre from 05:00hrs.

Guyana women’s Under-21 team went down to Chile 0-8 in their final Pool match in the Junior Pan American Hockey championships yesterday at the National Hockey Centre in Barbados.

Linden football enthusiasts are strongly objecting to government’s plan to upgrade the famed Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) ground to meet the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) standard.

Hardeo Ghanpat playing in the 19-36 Flight emerged overall winner of the Romel and Robin Seventh Annual Golf tournament played during the Easter Weekend at the Lusignan Golf Club.

Even as a legal battle ensues over funds for 2022, the government yesterday said that it will distribute the 2023 subvention for the celebration of the International Decade for People of African Descent to 55 organisations here representing Afro-Guyanese.

The Golden Jaguars’ path to their second appearance in the Concacaf Gold Cup has been confirmed, as they were paired against Grenada following the official 2023 Preliminary Round draw yesterday.

Two Corentyne brothers were yesterday remanded to prison after they were charged with the killing of a Dukestown teenager who was chopped about his body on Monday.

The quarterfinals of the ninth Milo Secondary Schools U18 football championships will  commence today at the Ministry of Education (MOE) on Carifesta Avenue.

Guyana yesterday received around $60 million in medical equipment from China for improved healthcare services at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).  

Commuters traversing the Demerara Habour Bridge (DHB) are expected to spend less time waiting on the removal of immobile or accident-wrecked vehicles, which can now be removed faster, thanks to the acquisition of a new Self-Loader Vehicle.

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, CMC – Former West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor played a small role but it was enough to help her Tornadoes to an emphatic 55-run victory over Sapphires in their fifth place playoff in the Fairbreak Invitational.

The Robin Singh led Guyana Baseball League (GBL) has withdrawn its membership from the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA).

KRemaldo Parris, called ‘Romel’, a 23-year-old watchman of Parika Sea Dam, East Bank Esse-quibo, was yesterday charged with the murder of 26 year-old fisherman, Munaf Azeez.

Dear Editor, I write to publicly state my alarm in learning that the Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) has filed a “formal complaint” to the Archi-tecture for REDD+ Transactions (ART) Secretariat against Guyana’s National Forest Carbon Programme – a key aspect of the LCDS 2030.

BEIJING/BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil reset its diplomatic ties with China, its largest trading partner, with a state visit yesterday where they agreed to boost investments and cooperation on technology and sustainable development, while urging peace talks in Ukraine.

The Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) has been criticized once again by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) for potentially putting their athletes in jeopardy of missing another international event.

Dear Editor, To what purpose was ‘Shell’s’ P R company being used by the Government, as is being adverted to in one of the dailies (SN April 14)?

 The Guyana Press Association (GPA) yesterday condemned an attack on Kaieteur News journalist Davina Bagot on the Facebook page titled `Live in Guyana’.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – A judge on Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to testify before federal police within 10 days about his role in the Jan.

KOLKATA, India, CMC – West Indies Andre Russell snatched three wickets but failed again with the bat as Kolkata Knight Riders slumped to their second loss in four matches with a 23-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here yesterday.

Following up on a promise made by President Irfaan Ali in Februa-ry to have residents of Agricola undertake works in the village, some $23m worth in drainage contracts were signed yesterday.

Dear Editor, Since the PPP Government and its agents are very vigilant with media presentations, regardless of how small or insignificant they may be, I thought that I would spare a reminder, so as not to disturb anyone. 

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito yesterday temporarily halted lower court rulings that set limits on access to the abortion pill mifepristone, giving the nation’s top judicial body time to weigh a bid by President Joe Biden’s administration to defend the drug amid a challenge by anti-abortion groups.

BRISTOL, CMC – Shai Hope says he has not given up on the dream of forging a successful Test career, despite having not played the longest format in nearly 17 months.

Prolific producer Gem Madhoo-Nascimento has added her voice to concerns raised by others in the cultural industry of being overlooked for funding by government and recognition of their work.

Dear Editor, It is very unfortunate to see our government squandering money that’s supposed to be making Guyanese lives better, but instead, selectively gives pennies to the few that they’ve successfully reduced to garbage collectors/drain cleaners.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with a number of farmers from Pomeroon, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive and told them that the Government recognises the area’s  agricultural potential in providing for the country and the region in CARICOM’s food security drive.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan authorities have arrested Colombian businessman Alvaro Pulido in an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption at Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA, Venezuela’s communications minister said yesterday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England test head coach Brendon McCullum’s association with a betting company is under scrutiny, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said yesterday.

Dear Editor As I sit to write this letter, I am filled with a sense of disbelief at the recent statements made by Member of Parliament Sherod Duncan during his programme ‘In the Ring.’

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Argentina’s annual inflation rate soared to 104.3% in March, the official statistics agency said on Friday, one of the highest rates in the world, straining people’s wallets and stoking a cost-of-living crisis that has pushed up poverty.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill is not content with setting up victories for his team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and wants to seal them as well by batting to the end, the 23-year-old said after their win against Punjab Kings.

Dear Editor, I wish to bring readers’ attention of a very unfortunate situation that my friend found herself in.

With mediation talks breaking down between the International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly-Guyana (IDPADA-G) and Government, the case is now back before the High Court for hearing.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron’s flagship pension reform, which triggered weeks of nationwide protests, received the Constitutional Council’s green light yesteeday and can now be signed into law and enter into force swiftly.

We are still living in a time in Guyana when people can be without water for hours, days and weeks.

Miguel Hutson, a 44-year-old businessman of Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara was on Wednesday charged with murder.

(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association fined the Dallas Mavericks $750,000 yesterday for resting multiple players during a game last week that had draft implications and while they were not mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.

The dream of owning one’s own home is probably a widely held aspiration for the remaining renter/landless class of Guyana.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Water Inc (GWI) has noted an article headlined, “Poor water pressure affecting Humanitarian Mission classes” published in the April 11, 2023, edition of the Stabroek News.