Daily Archive: Thursday, July 27, 2023

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) today dismissed special leave applications from convicted former members of the Guyana Defence Force to have their sentences reduced in relation to the murder of gold dealer Dweive Kant Ramdass and in one instance to have the conviction overturned.

Celebrating its 70th anniversary, Beepats at 100-101 Regent Street will be offering a reduction of 7% on every product tomorrow from 8 am to 5 pm.

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin today told African leaders he would gift them tens of thousands of tons of grain within months despite Western sanctions, which he said made it harder for Moscow to export its grain and fertilisers.

(Trinidad Guardian) After spending 14 years in prison, six men have been freed of murdering a man from East Dry River, Port-of-Spain.

The PPP/C Government yesterday announced yet another extension in bidding for offshore oil and blocks and this time to September 12, saying it is because of plans to complete changes to this country’s regulatory framework.

The removal of sand at Number 58 Village, Corentyne has caused outrage and worry that the all-weather road at the location can be damaged, and Gobin Harbhajan, a community activist in the area has raised the issue with several agencies. 

Finding that the life sentence imposed against him for the offence of felonious wounding to be too severe, the Court of Appeal has set that aside, substituting it with a sentence of nine years against Andy Boodram.

A man was yesterday afternoon found dead at his Port Mourant residence. 

Stephan Howard, 23, of Lot 250 East La Penitence, Georgetown, appeared  via Zoom at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday and denied a charge that on July 16, at the Brickdam Police Station he set fire to two mattresses in the lockups.

Former APNU+AFC  Minister David Patterson who was wanted by the police for questioning in relation to an allegation of exposure of his genitals surrendered to the police in Region 4 A yesterday in the company of his attorney and was placed on $200,000 bail.

A total of 12 locally based players have been selected by the coaching staff as part of the final 18 member Golden Jaguars senior men’s roster that will face-off against Ethiopia on August 5th in an international friendly at the Segra Field in Leesburg, Virginia, United States.

At the end of the second day of the three-day Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) span replacement project, the Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill, has insisted that work will not go beyond midnight tonight as scheduled.

In observance of their “respect the road” campaign, which was launched on Monday, the Guyana Police Force (GPF)’s Traffic Department announced that 30 newly trained police ranks have been added to the Traffic Department.

(CMC) – Still smarting from the humiliation of failing to qualify for the ICC World Cup later this year, West Indies face an immediate test of their mettle when they clash with powerhouses India in the first of three One-Day Internationals today.

High Court Judge, Navindra Singh has ordered that Trevor Benn, Patrick Mentore, and Rajdai Jagarnauth perform managerial functions of the Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union (GPSCCU) which were being held by Karen Vansluytman-Corbin, Gillian Pollard, and Ruth Howard.

A five-wicket haul from off-spinner, Jonathan Rampersaud followed by a half-century from Shamar Yearwood inspired Guyana to a 55-run lead over Trinidad and Tobago at the end of day two in the Cricket West Indies Regional Under-19 three-day tournament.

The top brass of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) along with some of their standout athletes recently paid a courtesy call on Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr where the development of the strength sport was discussed.

On Tuesday July 25, 2023 a case against Joseph Rankin of causing cyber humiliation and embarrassment of the Home Affairs Ministry Permanent Secretary was dismissed by Magistrate Marissa Mittelholzer, according to a press release from Dexter Todd and Associates Law Firm.

NIAMEY,  (Reuters) – Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has been removed from power, according to a group of soldiers who appeared on the West African nation’s national television late yesterday, hours after the president was held in the presidential palace.

Miner, Derwin Green, of Tuschen New Scheme, East Bank Essequibo has been held over the possession of suspected cocaine  and ganja, the police said yesterday.

With the National Championship section of the Digicel Schools Football Competition penciled to commence on Saturday, the Region #7 divisional final between Bartica Secondary and DC Caesar Fox Secondary will be conducted today at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue from 17:30hrs.

Shaquan John, 23, of Lot 108 ‘B’ Field, Sophia, Georgetown, appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus to answer to the charge of armed robbery.

DUBLIN, (Reuters) – Sinead O’Connor, the Irish singer known for her stirring voice, 1990 chart-topping hit “Nothing Compares 2 U” and outspoken views, has died at the age of 56, Irish media quoted her family as saying on Wednesday.

The Golden Jaguars U15 Boy’s squad has been drawn in group F of the impending CONCACAF Boy’s U15 Championship which is penciled to commence on August 5th in Willemstad, Curaçao.

GUATEMALA CITY,  (Reuters) – The head of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, said he would visit Guatemala on Monday, following escalating concerns over the country’s presidential vote scheduled for August.

Keron Depeazer, a 23-year-old mechanic of Lot 136 Ogle Street, Triumph, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on 2023-07-23 and charged on Tuesday with armed robbery and escaping from lawful custody.

Aleem Hussain was unanimously elected President of the Guyana Golf Association (GGA) when the body held its revised Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday evening as guided by the rules of the Guyana Olympic Association.

Dear Editor, The Indigenous Peoples, often referred to as the “First Peoples of Guyana” are our national treasure that unfortunately, has been long taken for granted.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled much of his cabinet yesterday, adding focus on economic issues like a housing shortage and the rising cost of living that have hurt his standing with voters.

Beharry Restaurant Holdings under its KFC brand, and Mohamed’s Enterprise were the recipients of awards from the Pan American Mixed Martial Arts Federation for their continual contribution to the advancement of the discipline in the local jurisdiction.

Two men, Orlando Scott, 25, of Cummings Park, Sophia, Georgetown, and Chris McKenzie, 24, of Guyhoc Park, Georgetown, both of whom on July 4, confessed to robbery, appeared virtually at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus to change their pleas, after they were informed that if they changed their guilty pleas, they could request leniency from the magistrate and they would be fined and the matter dismissed.

Dear Editor, From disruptive customer to now the recipient of the airline’s PR damage control U-turn.

LONDON, (Reuters) – A tearful Kevin Spacey said he was “humbled” after a jury in a London court found him not guilty yesterday of carrying out multiple sex assaults on four men.

Twenty-four-year-old, Shaquille Goodluck (address not stated), appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday before Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus where he was charged with armed robbery.

Compliments of Assuria General and Life Insurance Companies, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at the Kares One Guyana T10 Blast will ride off with a brand new motorbike.

Leon Seaton Jr was eliminated at the first hurdle at the World Aquatics Championships in Japan, after battling to a fifth place in the Men’s 100m Freestyle.

Dear Editor, Reference to your news story on President Ali’s visit to China (July 26).

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – The chief executive officer of Mexican state energy oil Pemex yesterday sought to downplay an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico this month, saying it was quickly fixed and less serious than academics had calculated.

(Reuters) – Canada’s Imperial Oil IMO.TO, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil,  spilled crude oil into a process-water lagoon at its Mahihkan plant in northern Alberta, contaminating a flock of geese, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) said on Wednesday.

Ramchand Rooplall, a 55-year-old fisherman has been remanded to prison on a charge of malicious damage to property at Bounty Hall, Essequibo Coast.

Last week, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony expounded on the need for data collection in the health sector, stressing its importance to planning and policy-making.

(Reuters) – Opener Abdullah Shafique struck his maiden double hundred and Agha Salman smashed a rapid 132 not out as Pakistan looked poised for a 2-0 series sweep after thoroughly dominating the second test against Sri Lanka yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) Fishermen impacted by an oil spill in the south-western peninsula last week have not yet returned to work, says president of the Fullerton Fishing Association, Paula Buckmire.

Dear Editor, The Oil and Gas Governance Network (OGGN) has been given immense prominence as an authoritative, legitimate, and credible organization on oil and gas matters in Guyana.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Britain is reviewing a class of drugs used in a diabetes medicine and a weight-loss treatment sold by Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO

Ramchan Persaud, a 29-year-old fisherman of Charity Squatting Area, Essequibo Coast  has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for break and enter and larceny.