Articles published on Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Government has urged the contractors building the $1.8 billion Georgetown to East Coast Demerara (ECD) mid-town highway connecting the East Coast highway to Dennis Street and Dennis Street to Sheriff Street, to put more effort into completing the project by August, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Newly appointed Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Brigadier Omar Khan has commenced a series of visits and interactions with ranks and civilian employees serving at all of the main bases.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said today he would present a constitutional reform to have judges and magistrates elected by the people.
ISLAMABAD, (Reuters) – A Pakistani court today indicted former prime minister Imran Khan on charges ofselling state gifts during his four years in power, a day after his arrest in an unrelated fraud case sparked unrest that killed at least five people.
LONDON, (Reuters) – The UK Supreme Court ruled today that it was too late for Nigerian claimants to sue two Shell SHEL.L
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – U.S. Representative George Santos was arrested today on federal charges of fraud, money laundering and theft of public funds in the latest hit to the newly elected Republican, who has resisted calls to resign for lying about his resume.
(Trinidad Guardian) Barbados Attorney General Dale Marshall yesterday made it clear that his government was not to blame in the highly controversial October 2022 arrest of Trinidadian Brent Thomas in Barbados and his subsequent transfer to T&T.
The Environmental Protec-tion Agency (EPA) has filed its appeal against the ruling of High Court Judge Sandil Kissoon that it had breached the Act and shirked its legal responsibility in failing to enforce the liability clause in the permits issued to ExxonMobil Guyana for its offshore oil operations.
The team from the company contracted to produce E-ID cards for residents of this country is here and has declared that the data technology to be used will be a first globally, President Irfaan Ali last evening announced.
By Subhana Shiwmangal The wife of Police Prosecutor Corporal Hemchand Sukhna is calling for justice with regard to the second attack on her husband by a person or persons carrying firearms last Saturday night.
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) contends in court action it has filed that the decision of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to change the boundaries of 37 constituencies 19 Local Authority Areas is unlawful.
The suspect in the gruesome murder of educator and entertainer Kirwyn Mars aka Sir Mars has been arrested.
Even as the local European Union (EU) office prepares for the visit of Executive Vice President of the Euro-pean Commission Frans Timmermans, teams of electoral experts from the EU are here to discuss reforms ahead of general elections in 2025.
Dexter `DeKid’ Marques was not kidding yesterday. At a press conference hosted by Briso Promotions at the 704 Sports Bar, Albert and Lamaha Streets, ahead of the upcoming May 21st ProAm fight card at the National Gymnasium, Marques was all business.
Questions asked by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) about the rationale behind the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs’ decision to sign a contract a week before it was awarded by the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) were left unanswered due to the absence of former permanent secretary (PS) Samantha Fedee.
The Petra Organization, the coordinators of the ExxonMobil Boys and Girls U14 Football Championships, conducted a team briefing and ball distribution exercise yesterday for the competing teams at the National Library ahead of the event’s kickoff on Saturday at the National Insurance Scheme ground, Carifesta Avenue.
The West Indies Fullbore Shooting Championships fired off at the Crabbs Rifle and Pistol ranges in Antigua and Barbuda yesterday but up to press time scores were unavailable for the first day of the Individual competition.
The Ministry of Agriculture yesterday launched its new extension system programme under the theme “Delivering Extension Services in the New Dispensation.”
Police in Region Three are investigating a fatal crash which occurred at about 22:30 hours on 7th May, 2023 on the Versailles Public Road, West Bank Demerara, that caused the death of 32-year-old Krishnadat Lochan of Goed Fortuin, West Bank Demerara.
Guyana squash teams participation in the Qualifiers for the Pan American Championships in Cartagena, Colombia next month received a timely financial boost from the Guyana Olympic Association.
Junior Halley, who was accused of stabbing his wife to death at the Alpha Hotel last week, was yesterday charged with her murder and remanded to prison.
Grace Kennedy Money Services under its Western Union brand has thrown its support behind the Strikers Sports Club’s second annual ‘Salute to Mothers’ domino competition which is scheduled to end tomorrow at the Strikers Sports Club’s Meadowbrook location.
Guyana’s ‘Dynamite’ Desmond Amsterdam bowed out of the International Boxing Association’s World Boxing Championships in Uzbekistan yesterday losing his round of 16 clash against Spain’s Jalidov Gafurova Gazimagomed Schamilov 0-5.
A 35-year -old fisherman of Skeldon, Corentyne, was jailed on Monday after he pleaded guilty to the possession of 6.4 grammes of cocaine and smoking utensils.
BRISTOL, England, CMC – Barbadian Nico Reifer struck a run-a-ball 48 to help Surrey flourish on a rain-hit day one of their Second XI Championship match against Gloucestershire.
A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) launched its local government campaign over the weekend and announced that it will be building ground for the general and regional elections, where victory is expected.
Dear Editor, The Amerindian Peoples Association (APA) has taken note of the recent sentiments expressed by Minister of Amerindian Affairs Ms.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Debutant seamer Allison Gordon said bowling “hard lengths” was key to her four-wicket haul for Barbados in their first round victory over Trinidad and Tobago.
A fire suspected to be arson completely destroy-ed a house and minibus at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice on Monday afternoon leaving the occupants homeless, with millions of dollars in losses and contemplating their next move.
The Consumer and Competition Affairs Commission [CCAC] has announced that it will be hosting its second annual National Compliance Award in November 2023.
Dear Editor, Last week, reporting on the ruling of Justice Sandil Kissoon, who heard the case brought against EEPGL and the EPA by Frederick Collins and Godfrey Whyte, Stabroek News said, “ExxonMobil’s local affiliate, EEPGL, has agreed in the permit to provide insurance and an unlimited parent company indemnity to cover all environmental loss and damage that might result from a well blowout, oil spill or other failures in the Liza 1 Development Project in Guyana’s Stabroek Block.”
LONDON, CMC – Barbados-born England speedster Jofra Archer has cut short his stint in the Indian Premier League to focus on “rest and rehabilitation”, following recent elbow surgery.
Dear Editor, “Education is set to undergo a major transformation thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing technologies.
It was an afternoon of drawn affairs when the inaugural edition of the Isun Health Conscious Masters Football League continued Sunday at the Georgetown Football Club ground, Bourda.
A 34-year-old construction worker of Nelson Street Mocha, East Bank Demerara, was remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court charged with malicious damage to property.
Dear Editor, While President Ali was abroad, Judge Kissoon, now hailed as a national hero, ruled in favour of Guyana, castigating the EPA and Exxon for failing to provide unlimited parent company guarantees to deal with liabilities for any oil spills.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Skin cancer prevention should be a priority for cricketers and fans spending hours under the sun, England wicketkeeper Sam Billings has warned after suffering a scare last year.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E.
Members of Parliament from both the government and opposition were recently exposed to experiences on stronger legislative practices from US retired Congressional Representatives David Price and Erik Paulsen and former deputy chief of staff and District Director Karen Glaser.
Dear Editor, There is a popular theory that expanding economic development would lead to a decrease in criminality through making available several opportunities for jobs, housing, medical care/access, social and occupational mobility, and other forms of empowerment.
First Lady Arya Ali has promised a new home to a Tuschen family, who have been living in deplorable conditions for several years.
LeBron James finished with 27 points and Lonnie Walker IV scored all 15 of his points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers built a commanding lead in the Western Conference semifinals with a 104-101 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Monday.
(Jamaica Gleaner) The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has acknowledged that the Victoria Jubilee Hospital (VJH) erred in not taking custody of an abandoned day-old baby, dubbed Baby Sunshine, and transporting her to the Bustamante Hospital for Children.
(Reuters) – Pakistan’s anti-corruption agency arrested former prime minister Imran Khan at Islamabad High Court on Tuesday, threatening fresh turmoil in the nuclear-armed country as clashes erupted between Khan supporters and police, killing at least one protester.
Dear Editor, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seems to be able to do nothing re the subject below at Pike Street, Kitty.
A garment centre, equipped with 30 sewing machines that can work both with electricity and manually, was yesterday opened in the mining town of Mahdia, Region Eight and it is hoped that residents will now have the opportunity to learn a new life skill.
(Jamaican gleaner) The celebratory teacher’s week spirit has been dampened at the Green Park Primary School in Sandy Bay Clarendon, following the death of beloved vice principal Audrienne Hayles-Edwards on Monday.
Jimmy Butler produced 27 points and 10 assists on Monday night as the host Miami Heat defeated the New York Knicks 109-101 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Tuesday criticized the country’s judiciary as “rotten,” one day after the Supreme Court invalidated part of a set of electoral reforms he had championed.
The Ministry of Public Works is exploring measures to improve the condition of the Kwebanna road, as well as develop a long-term comprehensive maintenance plan.
Its that time of year again, the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are on.
By Hippolyte Fofack CAIRO – The US Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by 475 basis points over the course of 12 months, in a bid to curb inflation, was bound to be perilous.
Dear Editor, I wish to inform those who have from time to time indicated interest in my poetry that I have placed on line 40 poems.
(Reuters) – South Africa have sealed the final automatic qualification spot for the World Cup after Ireland’s hopes of pipping them were dashed yesterday when their first one-day international against Bangladesh was washed out.
(Trinidad Express) Blanchisseuse is waking up to murder, again. The victim has been identified as Derron Clarke, alias Tubby, of Paradise Hill, Upper Blanchisseuse.
OTTAWA, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said Canada will not be intimidated by China following tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions by Ottawa and Beijing.
Thirty-one-year-old Acquacy Primo, of Lot 289 Caneville, Grove East Bank Demerara was found guilty of armed robbery when he appeared virtually before Magistrate Rhondell Weever at the Georgetown Magistrates Court yesterday.
