Daily Archive: Monday, July 3, 2023

JENIN, West Bank, (Reuters) – Israeli forces hit the city of Jenin with drone strikes today during one of the biggest West Bank incursions in twenty years, killing at least eight people and involving hundreds of troops and gun battles that lasted into the afternoon.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world’s biggest oil exporters, deepened oil cuts on Monday, sending prices higher despite concerns over a global economic slowdown and possible further interest rate hikes from the U.S.

Female golfers in Guyana never took a back seat in the 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s winning many local and international titles and that trend is becoming more evident as now over 65% of new players in the country are female. 

Making a pitch to the Canadian diaspora to come home and invest, President Irfaan Ali said that not only did Guyana need its human resources more than ever, but investment opportunities were sure and did not need approval for him to flourish.

The Guyanese Mixed Martials Arts (MMA) quartet of Anevia Frank, Ijaz Cave, Shenese Bobb and Carl Ramsay secured respective gold medals in clinical fashion on Saturday evening in the Ruff Tuff Regional League Invitational in Trinidad and Tobago.

Dominican Republic-based Sky Cana and Suriname’s Fly All Ways are finalising their operational plans as they aim to start commercial flights on the heavily demanded Guyana-Canada route.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Unbeaten half-centuries from compatriots Stafanie Taylor and Chinelle Henry topped an undefeated 95 from Ireland Women opener Gaby Kelly and enabled West Indies Women to formalise a six-wicket win in the third One-day International on Saturday in St Lucia.

Despite suffering a marginal defeat, outgoing Deputy Mayor of Georgetown Alfred Mentore is banking on his selection from the Proportional Representation list for another opportunity to represent his constituents and citizens of Georgetown on the new council.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England captain Ben Stokes’ swashbuckling 155 was in vain as Australia won the second Ashes test at Lord’s by 43 runs on an extraordinary final day yesterday to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

The file relating to the rape accusation against Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Nigel Dharamlall is to be returned to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) since the complainant has stated that she no longer wants to pursue the case.

Dear Editor I support the statements of the Upper Mazaruni District Council (UMDC) which you reported on 28 June (‘Upper Mazaruni council restates that carbon trading consultations defective’). 

While ExxonMobil will have its own monitoring facility at its Ogle, East Coast Demerara headquarters, the government has underscored the importance of independent real-time monitoring (RTM) of this country’s oil and gas resources and will ensure simultaneous oversight through an independent company.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Australia captain Pat Cummins and his England counterpart Ben Stokes appeared keen to move on swiftly yesterday from a stumping incident in the second Ashes test that led to long and loud booing from the Lord’s faithful.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Chinelle Henry has come in for praise from captain Hayley Matthews following her second straight fifty which sealed West Indies Women’s 2-0 series win over Ireland Women here Saturday.

Dear Editor, Tamùkke Feminists notes with concern, the disclosure by the Guyana Police Force that the schoolgirl who had tabled sexual assault allegations against Nigel Dharamlall has moved to withdraw her report.

Now bouncing back from a major disruption in operations, the developers of Hubu Aquafarms said they are determined to see the project prosper.

By Abigail Headley The Rupununi Livestock Producers Association (RLPA), under the Sustainable Management Project (SMP) is currently running an initiative called the ‘Egg Sandwich Project’ in Region 9.

Dear Editor, The withdrawal of allegations against Minister Dharamlall highlights an issue that The Caribbean Voice has pronounced on since 2014 – that such allegations should not be dismissed because the complainant refuses to move forward, give witness or whatever else, but that the Sexual Offenses Act should mandate that investigations proceed, a case is made and a trial ensues.

Guyana’s track and field contingent recently arrived in El Salvador on a quest to climb the podium steps at the 24th edition of the Central America and Caribbean (CAC) Games.

Dear Editor, From the age of Independence, we were told that “Youths are the Future” which signified that young people must be kept in the vanguard of national development.

HARARE, Zimbabwe, CMC – Seasoned all-rounder Jason Holder says West Indies’ failure to qualify for this year’s 50-over World Cup in India was one the “lowest points” of his international career, and said a collaborative effort between players and administrators was now required to spark a turnaround in the Caribbean side’s fortunes.

More than 600 residents of Sawariwau Village, South Rupununi, are now benefitting from a newly constructed $35 million water distribution system, which will ensure that clean and reliable potable water is available for the community.

Dear Editor, About three months ago, I was asked by Sergeant Tyndall of the Albion Police Station to be part of the Albion Police Station Management Committee that she was in the process of setting up and I immediately agreed, because I wanted to be a part of the change I would like to see in my community.

LONDON, CMC – Sunil Narine blasted a scintillating unbeaten half-century but then proved largely ineffectively with the ball as Surrey suffered a three-wicket defeat to Essex off the last ball in the T20 Blast here yesterday.

PARIS (Reuters) – Rioters ram-raided the home of a Paris suburb mayor, set the car alight and launched fireworks at his wife and young children as they fled during a fifth night of nationwide unrest over Tuesday’s police shooting of a teen of North African descent.

The residents of Uncle Eddie’s Home are now enjoying newly redecorated living quarters courtesy of a collaboration between Food for the Poor (FTTP) Guyana Inc and Harris Paints Guyana Limited.

 (Reuters) – The U.S. is deeply concerned about efforts to interfere with Guatemala’s first-round presidential election result, U.S.

Dear Editor, In the year 2023 the nightmare story of Guyana has gotten worse, and we seem unable to wake up from it.

(Reuters) – Pathum Nissanka scored an unbeaten 101 as Sri Lanka booked their place at the 50-over Cricket World Cup in India with a comprehensive nine wicket victory over hosts Zimbabwe in their qualifier in Bulawayo yesterday.

A 24-year-old man was arrested by police on mobile patrol after he was found with 12.9 grammes of cannabis in his possession at 7 Miles Mahdia, Potaro.

(Reuters) – Two people were killed and 28 others were injured, including an estimated 14 children, in a mass shooting in Baltimore, Maryland, early Sunday morning after a neighbourhood party, police said.

(Trinidad Guardian) Retired Justice Stanley John has called for a complete restructuring of the Civil Law Department (CLD) of the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs (AGLA).

In what will certainly have an impact on the eventual outcome of the KFC Elite League, Santos handed Western Tigers their first loss in the competition, prevailing by a 5-1 score-line on Saturday evening at the National Training Centre, Leonora.

CAIRO (Reuters) – Clashes between Sudan’s army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) intensified on Sunday, as the war in the country’s capital and western regions entered its 12th week with no attempts in sight to bring a peaceful end to the conflict.

Dear Editor, I look forward to reading the new four part Volume on Queens College’s illustrious history written by my Former Head Master Clarence Trotz better known to us students by the sobriquet ‘Bulby’.

Three men were on Monday last each sentenced to serve a total of nine years imprisonment after they were found guilty of two counts of armed robbery and the abduction a taxi driver back in August 2022.

(Jamaica Observer) Police have launched a probe after the body of a man was found with chop wounds at his home at Shady Springs in White Horses, St Thomas, yesterday morning.

Wismar All-Stars, California Square, and Albouystown recorded hard-fought wins when the annual GT Beer ‘Keep Ya Five Alive’ Futsal Championship commenced  Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Inmates of the Mazaruni Prison on Saturday harvested more than 500 kg of produce from what they had planted on the prison farm.

MILAN (Reuters) – Papal envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi said on Sunday his mission to Moscow on the Ukraine war was focused on humanitarian issues and had not involved any discussions of a peace plan.

Dear Editor, Many in Guyana and around the world were interested in the outcome of the rape allegation against a serving minister. 

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela’s government on Saturday said it rejected the U.S.

Dear Editor From the beginning it seemed mixed-up  First it was not so, then it was so, now no further action to be taken  From this development, the public perception seems to be exhaustive questioning led to the no further action to be taken in the case called by the complainant.

Having a ministry agency preside over an allegation of rape by a powerless child against a sitting minister of government was always going to be a difficult challenge. 

All nine teams competing teams in the Bartica Football Association 2023 senior men’s football league are expected to be on parade today as part of the official opening to the season.

(Reuters) – Ukrainian forces are resisting a Russian onslaught in eastern areas of the front and face difficulties in the northeast, but are making progress near the shattered city of Bakhmut and in the south, the deputy defence minister said on Sunday.

STEMGuyana Director Karen Abrams last week launched a research and development consultancy here, aimed at filling the gap in data and research studies in various sectors of this country.

The Petroleum Activities Bill 2023 On 20 June 2023, the Ministry of Natural Resources released the draft Petroleum Activities Bill 2023 for public comment, with a 14-day period for doing so.

By Matthew Smith Matthew J. Smith is a writer and professor of Caribbean History at University College London.