Daily Archive: Thursday, June 15, 2023

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said today that countries must start phasing out oil, coal and gas – not just emissions – and demanded fossil fuel companies “cease and desist” measures that aim to “knee-cap” climate progress.

Accountability UNICEF review of school dorms last year highlighted myriad deficiencies: A United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) assessment of all 24 school dormitories across the country last year highlighted a plethora of deficiencies to the Ministry of Education and another followed with myriad recommendations but it is unclear if any changes were made.

A driver attached to the Ministry of Public Works this morning lost control of his vehicle, crashed at the Parika Stelling and plunged overboard.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) today commended GECOM for a well-run Local Government Election on Monday but expressed concern about the low turnout.

ROME, (Reuters) – The Roman Catholic Jesuit order said today it had expelled Father Marko Ivan Rupnik, an internationally-known religious artist accused of sexual, psychological and spiritual abuse.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Boris Johnson deliberately misled the British parliament in an unprecedented way over rule-breaking parties at his office during COVID-19 lockdowns, a committee said today in a damning verdict that further tarnished the former prime minister Almost a year ago, Johnson was talking about remaining prime minister into the 2030s.

(Trinidad Express) A Venezuelan national charged with possession of firearms for the purpose of trafficking has been sentenced to nine years’ hard labour by a San Fernando Senior Magistrate.

A European Union (EU) agreement with Guyana for the advancement and expansion of mangroves will see the country receiving budgetary support to the tune of €4.6 million ($1.049b) for strengthening sea defences along the vulnerable coastline.

Members of the public traversing the East Coast of Demerara area, where aged acrow-panel bridges are located (Better Hope, Vryheid’s Lust, La Bonne Intention (LBI) etc.,

A day after the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) said that it employs multiple security measures to safeguard the integrity of its examinations, it yesterday reported a major breach in Jamaica  where fireproof cabinets with exam papers were stolen.

The Mayor and City Council has taken possession of two garbage compactors.

JMMB Jamaica, one of the Caribbean’s largest investment banks has bought a minority stake in Guyanese-owned Corum Restaurant Group Inc.

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has reclaimed control of the Buxton/Foulis Neigbour-hood Democratic Council which it lost in 2018.

Ejaz Ali Khan who had been charged with raping a shop owner three years ago, was yesterday acquitted of the offence by a jury.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) maintained their perfect record whilst Victoria Kings upset Fruta Conquerors when the KFC Elite League continued on Tuesday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence, East Bank Demerara.

Twenty-two-year-old Dexter Blair, who suffered from seizures, was yesterday morning found dead at his Lot 13 Middle Street, Buxton residence.

The reigning Sportsman-of-the-Year was recently announced as the male flag bearer for Guyana’s contingent at the upcoming Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games.

The Insurance Association of Guyana (IAG) and the Guyana Insurance Brokers Association (GIBA) say that the industry here has been bypassed in relation to oil and gas (O&G) services they are capable of providing.

After four exciting days of the competition, YMCA Old Fort boys and GCC Challengers girls are in the lead of the Oceaneering Under-14 Indoor Hockey League which continues tomorrow at St.

Dear Editor, A blogger replied to my letter ‘Compensatory claims by our Carib-bean island friends for oiled beaches would bankrupt Guyana’ which you published in SN on 13 June: “Ms.

As customary, Fitness Express has once again answered the call of the bodybuilding federation, agreeing to shoulder the sponsorship load of the upcoming Intermediate Championship.

Oil company ExxonMobil and its partners have lodged the required US$2 billion security deposit with the Environmental Protection Agency, as ordered by Guyana’s Appeal Court.

Dear Editor, What sad irony it is that June 12, 2023, was observed as “World Day against Child Labour” and 13 year old Rovin Mark Williams, a child labourer, from Adventure, Esse-quibo, was, allegedly, killed whilst offloading Canter GHH 2322.

Brimming with confidence, Guyana’s leading strongman, Carlos Petterson-Grifith departed for Malta to compete at this year’s edition of the IPF World Classic Open Powerlifting Championship.

Dear Editor, Post-independence Guyana endured many years of economic challenges and Guyanese were largely in survival mode, trying to meet the daily basic needs.

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) clinched nine seats each on the Industry/Plaisance Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) at Monday’s elections and a decision looms on how the chairmanship will be decided.

Dear Editor, The East Bank Road is currently our only driveway to the city and the very first impression visitors get of Guyana on arrival.

Says Charwayne Walker When batting prodigy Marvin Dindyal walks out to spin the toss at the commencement of the 2023 Regional U-19 cricket tournament in St.

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security (MHSSS) is intervening to address a situation where a family was left homeless after a relative demolished their house  on Tuesday afternoon.

KALAMATA, Greece,  (Reuters) – At least 79 migrants drowned early on Wednesday and hundreds more were missing and feared dead after their overloaded boat capsized and sank in open seas off Greece, in one of Europe’s deadliest shipping disasters in recent years.

Dear Editor, The recent Local Government Elections (LGE) 2023 has come and gone and from all indications, the voting process appears to have been a smooth and peaceful one.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – The Clooney Foundation for Justice has accused Venezuelan security forces of crimes against humanity against government opponents since 2014 in a lawsuit filed in Argentina on Wednesday.

A fire of electrical origin completely destroyed a one-bedroom wooden house in Eversham Village, Corentyne on Tuesday leaving a family of four contemplating their next move. 

SANTIAGO,  (Reuters) – Chile and the European Union will sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) soon to develop value-added lithium projects in Chile, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said yesterday.

Ten new products – a variety of achars among them – have been certified ‘Made in Guyana’ by the Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS).

LONDON,  (Reuters) – King Charles held a reception at Buckingham Palace yesterday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the start of the arrival of the ‘Windrush generation’ of post-war migrants to Britain from the Caribbean.

Dear Editor, On June 13, 2023, the Stabroek News carried an anonymous letter in their columns about the Christ Church Secondary and textbooks.

GUATEMALA CITY,  (Reuters) – A Guatemalan court yesterday sentenced Jose Zamora, a well-known journalist whose work has criticized successive governments, to six years in prison for money laundering in a case that rights groups have branded an attack on free speech.

President Irfaan Ali on Tuesday said that CARICOM has the competitive advantage to position its food market as high-value and specialised.

Dear Editor, Was there a winner in the just concluded LGE?

SAN SALVADOR, (Reuters) – Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele yesterday signed into law a bill to slash the country’s 262 municipalities to just 44, a move the government says will cut spending but that the opposition decries as a power grab.

FORT LAUDERDALE, United States, CMC –  Head coach Angus Eve acknowledged Trinidad and Tobago would now have to refocus following their belated inclusion for the group stage of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

HARARE, Zimbabwe,  CMC – All-rounder Romario Shepherd believes his rest for the recent United Arab Emirates series was pivotal in his preparation for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers starting this weekend.

On June 10, members of the United States Embassy and the non-governmental organization, Guyana Medical Relief, conducted a medical outreach for residents in Matthews Ridge, Region 1.

(Trinidad Guardian) A High Court Judge has ordered a little over $150,000 in compensation to a former media worker who was wrongly arrested and charged by police while filming at a crime scene.

ROTTERDAM, (Reuters) – Croatia scored twice in extra time to beat the Netherlands 4-2 in their Nations League semi-final in Rotterdam yesterday and advance to Sunday’s decider.

Embassy of the United States of America         100 Duke & Young Streets, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana To improve efficiency in the visa application process and to provide better services to visa applicants, the Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Georgetown, Guyana re-opened the Visa Document Service Center, known as the “DSC” on June 13, 2023. 

Dear Editor, The PPP/C must be congratulated for its massive victory in the local government elections.

(ICC) In-form Asif Khan has his sights set on ending United Arab Emirates’ eight-year wait for a place at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

NEW YORK CITY, Jun 14, CMC – MI New York have signed former West Indies white-ball captain Kieron Pollard to lead the franchise for the inaugural Major League Cricket season starting next month.

On March 11 this year, Mr Neptrid Hercules, who was just seven months shy of retirement, having worked in the mining industry for some 42 years, disappeared along with the bulldozer he was operating when an earthen structure in the area where he was working collapsed.

The Washington Wizards and three-time All-Star Bradley Beal have agreed to work together on a trade if the organization elects to rebuild the roster, ESPN and The Athletic reported yesterday.

(Reuters) – England yesterday named fast bowler Stuart Broad and spinner Moeen Aliin their team for the first Ashes test against Australia at Edgbaston starting tomorrow.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Shooting their way through truces, Sudan’s warring factions have shown the limited leverage the United States, Saudi Arabia and other foreign powers have in ending a two-month conflict that is driving the nation deeper into disaster.