Articles published on Saturday, May 20, 2023
The police say that two men who aided the escape of notorious murder convict, Royden `Smallie’ Williams from the Mazaruni Prison had hired a boat from Parika and then commandeered it to carry out the daring operation on the Mazaruni River.
CAIRO/DUBAI, (Reuters) – Air strikes hit outer areas of the Sudanese capital Khartoum overnight and this morning, as fighting that has trapped civilians in a humanitarian crisis and displaced more than a million entered its sixth week.
Police are investigating a fatal accident which occurred at about 3 am today on the Rupert Craig Highway in the vicinity of the Infectious Diseases Hospital at Liliendaal.
The police today said that a reward of $10m is being offered for any information that can lead to the recapture of convicted killer Mark Royden Williams, called ‘Smallie’ who escaped from the Mazaruni Prison yesterday.
GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – With barely a month to go before Guatemalan voters go to the polls to pick a new president, a judge suspended the candidacy of frontrunner Carlos Pineda yesterday, in a ruling swiftly denounced as undemocratic by the businessman outsider.
(Jamaica Gleaner) In the wake of backlash over the massive pay hike for parliamentarians, Prime Minister Andrew Holness has stated he will soon be announcing a series of accountability measures for members of parliament (MPs) and Cabinet ministers.
(Trinidad Express) Kisseh is innocent. This is the cry of a Carenage family that is seeking answers following the police killing on Tuesday of Kisseh Lendore.
As the 30-day timeframe winds down for the implementation of Justice Sandil Kissoon’s ruling on ExxonMobil’s parent company guarantee, the US oil major yesterday said that should their appeals fail and parent companies refuse to supply one, it could lead to the halting of operations at the Liza 1 Phase 1 project in the Stabroek Block.
Mark Royden Williams called ‘Smallie’ yesterday escaped from the Mazaruni Prison, a maximum security facility, following an exchange of gunfire with prison officers.
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) yesterday said the leaked Maths paper 02 will not be used in computing the grade for the subject.
A team from the European Union (EU) yesterday met with Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC on electoral reforms and reiterated an offer of assistance to the process.
ExxonMobil has submitted its responses to the findings of the US$7.3 billion audit for 2017 to 2020 and hinted that disagreements over revenue for blocks may be a hiccup but stated that it expects negotiations on the queries be completed in a few months.
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) yesterday announced that Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali will be the first recipient of the IICA Award for Contribution to Food Security and Sustainable Development.
Ghana is set to grow closer ties with Guyana, especially through commerce, with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce being established here and it will focus on exploring possible investment paths.
Sprint sensation, Tianna Springer broke the South American Athletics U-20 Championships 400m meet record en route to adding another international gold medal to her resume’ yesterday.
A man who yesterday pleaded guilty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to stealing money from his sister, will spend the next nine months in prison.
The Guyana Beverage Incorporated under its Fruta brand, has thrown its financial support behind the fifth season of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League by becoming the official soft drink, juice, and water provider for the competition.
Head of the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) Fazil Karimbaksh is among four members of the Joint Services who have have been selected as part of the Police and Military training courses being offered by India under the Indian Technical and Economical Cooperation (ITEC) Programme.
The ‘Return of the Scorpio’ Pro/Am boxing card suffered a knockdown but will continue to fight on.
Devon Williams appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Magistrate Leron Daly to face charges of break and enter and larceny that were laid against him.
HIROSHIMA, Japan, (Reuters) – The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations will issue a statement on a shared approach on China, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said last night, adding that G7 members were looking to “de-risk, not decouple” from China.
The ExxonMobil boys and girls’ U14 football championships will officially commence today at the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) ground, Carifesta Avenue.
Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran has described as uninformed the statement by the government that the landmark decision by Justice Sandil Kissoon on ExxonMobil’s insurance was “treading in murky waters”.
A SUV in the wee hours of yesterday lost control and took down a Guyana Power and Light (GPL) utility pole on Camp Road opposite Queen’s College.
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, (Reuters) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was given a warm welcome at an Arab summit yesterday, winning a hug from Saudi Arabia’s crown prince at a meeting of leaders who had shunned him for years, in a policy shift opposed by the U.S.
HAVANA, (Reuters) – Russian officials and business leaders have signed multiple deals with Cuban counterparts at a forum in Havana this week, agreeing to work together to boost sugar and rum output, assure wheat and crude oil supply to the communist-run island, and overhaul crumbling tourist facilities.
The claim that a unit under the APNU+AFC government was set up at the Ministry of Education to address the housing revolving fund and that the unit was dismantled by the new PPP/C government has been rejected by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazil’s federal police recommended misconduct charges be filed yesterday against two ex-officials of Indigenous agency Funai in the case of a journalist and a native expert murdered last June in the Amazon rainforest.
The 40th edition of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Independence Three-Stage road race gets off to a flying start this morning in Berbice.
Dear Editor, Never before in the history of this land of ours has the importance of a united, strong, active and militant opposition party been so pivotal to the future of its people.
A man was granted bail yesterday after being charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm Charles Cobenna (address not given) yesterday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Leron Daly where he was charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – American Airlines Group AAL.O must end its alliance with JetBlue Airways Corp JBLU.O,
Dear Editor, So, Exxon’s stock price fell 12% in the immediate aftermath of the ruling by Judge Sandil Kissoon relative to insurance coverage.
Twenty-six year old Akeem Ishmael of Festival City, Georgetown, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday before Magistrate Leron Daly on May 19, to answer to the possession of firearm and ammunition charges that were read to him.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil is investigating another four new potential cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in wild birds, according to authorities from the state of Espirito Santo, where Brazil’s first ever cases were confirmed this week.
Samlall Budhoo yesterday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Leron Daly to answer to the charge of simple larceny.
Dear Editor GTT continues to be one of the most disrespectful large service providers in Guyana, rolling out services with disregard for customers’ convenience.
It has been two and a half weeks since the garbage was picked up where I live.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) kept their hopes alive after they beat Punjab Kings by four wickets in another last-over thriller in Match 66 of TATA IPL 2023 in Dharamsala yesterday.
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras PETR4.SA
On May 4, the United Kingdom held local elections for various district councils among other contested positions.
Dear Editor, I must have missed bits of that oil contract walk such as across the Berbice Bridge, its entry into the City and journey across the DHB.
Bibi Faneeza Amin, 20, of Johanna Cecilia, Essequibo Coast, appeared at the Anna Regina’s Magistrate’s Court on May 18, before Magistrate Esther Sam to answer to the charge of simple larceny.
(Reuters) – Veteran fast bowler James Anderson said he does not expect to play all five matches at next month’s home Ashes series against Australia.
Former Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown, who turned a starring role in the NFL into a long run as an actor and activist, died Thursday night at age 87, according to his wife, Monique.
SYLHET, Bangladesh, CMC – West Indies “A” had to settle for a draw against Bangladesh “A” in the first “Test” yesterday after adverse weather and opener Shadman Islam frustrated their effort to clinch a win.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) Coaching Education Level One Course got underway yesterday at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
By William Ruto NAIROBI – Last year in Berlin, the great Kenyan long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge broke the world marathon record, clocking 02:01:09 and beating his previous time by 30 seconds.
Often accused of being a one-man show, the Denver Nuggets showed they might have the necessary support staff in order to deliver the franchise’s first NBA title.
