Daily Archive: Saturday, October 14, 2023

GAZA/JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Israel was preparing today to launch a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, after telling Palestinians living in the densely populated territory to flee south towards a closed border with Egypt.

MARRAKECH, Morocco, (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund countries today failed to agree on a U.S.-backed

The Berbice Bridge Company Inc. (BBCI) today advised the public that yesterday, at approximately 20:30 hrs, a barge loaded with sand allided with the Berbice River Bridge.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Leoda Bradshaw, the American companion of opposition lawmaker Phillip Paulwell, reportedly travelled to Jamaica with the sole purpose of murdering Paulwell’s infant daughter and her mother.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia today decisively rejected a proposal to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, in a major setback to the country’s efforts for reconciliation with its First Peoples.

Opposition members present during the September meeting with ExxonMobil insist that the company did say government agreed to the cost reduction from US$214 million to US$3 million and are of the view that the United States oil major should make its position public.

Eyewitness: `The crack them get bigger and we see the earth bubbling up and then you hear boom!

Chief Education Officer (CEO) Saddam Hussain has issued a 12-point memorandum to deal with the heat in classrooms that teachers have been complaining about.

AHMEDABAD, India, (Reuters) – Pakistan would be forgiven for feeling like gladiators thrown into the Colosseum when they face an India team egged on by 100,000-plus fans in today’s World Cup blockbuster, but skipper Babar Azam sees the match as a chance to end a jinx against their arch-rivals.

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) yesterday announced that four minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries were performed by surgeons/professors from the Caribbean Asso-ciation of Endoscopic Surgeons (CaSES)  – including one for the first time ever here – and these were broadcast to a training room.

Jedidiah Uwagboe defeated Shane Birkett in sets of 21-5 and 21-13 in the opening boys U19 singles event as the Guyana Badminton Association (GBA) served off its national junior tournament at the National Gymnasium Thursday night.

Guyana’s Harpy Eagles will depart Guyana’s shores today for Trinidad and Tobago where they will look to secure a first Regional 50-over title since 2005 which they won at home.

Daniel Seeram, a PNCR executive and the chairman of Region Four, was granted $50,000 in bail by Magistrate Alisha George yesterday when he appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on a wife abuse charge.

Dear Editor, In a meeting with the Opposition held on September 8, 2023, ExxonMobil Guyana Ltd, through its Country Manager, Mr.

The Lusignan Golf Club (LGC) will be hosting the STP Investment Inc.,

Charges of damaging state property, threatening beha-viour and trespass have been dismissed against head of the People’s National Congress Reform, Region Nine-chapter, Carl Parker, and party member, Godfrey Williams.

JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – More than 1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza faced an Israeli deadline today to flee south, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had only just begun to retaliate for last week’s Hamas rampage across southern Israel.

Dear Editor, President Ali has promised that the 5,000 passport backlog will be cleared within one week.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Racing Club de Madrid (RMFC) of Spain inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday at the latter’s Georgetown headquarters, which will formalize a partnership to elevate youth football locally.

PHILADELPHIA  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden traveled to Philadelphia yesterday to announce the recipients of $7 billion in federal grants across 16 states for the development of seven regional hydrogen hubs, advancing a key part of a plan to decarbonize the U.S.

As Guyana welcomes the collaboration with four forensic scientists from India, Attorney General Anil Nandlall has announced that the University of Guyana (UG) will be launching a certificate programme in the forensic sciences come this November.

Match 11: Bangladesh 245/9 (50 overs) defeated by New Zealand 248/2 (42.5) New Zealand yesterday secured a third win in as many starts in their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign, though it came at a price with Kane Williamson retiring hurt with an apparent thumb injury.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombia’s leftist government will spend $4.25 billion to buy some 1.5 million hectares (3.7 million acres) of land for poor farmers or displaced people, as part of a bid to increase agricultural output and boost peace efforts, an official said.

Dear Editor, News that the Passport Office is back to 5 days of processing for a passport is good news.

The 4-year-old Parika boy who was beaten by his stepfather to the point of having a fractured skull and other injuries, appears to be “out of danger” while some ranks are under investigation in relation to their handling of the matter.

Dear Editor, I seek space in your esteemed publication to share my insights on the intricacies of “ring-fencing,” its related opportunities and risks, the concept of unavoidable costs, and consolidated financial strategies.

(Reuters) – NASA yesterday launched a spacecraft from Florida on its way to Psyche, the largest of the several metal-rich asteroids known in our solar system and believed by scientists to be the remnant core of an ancient protoplanet, offering clues about Earth’s formation.

History will be against the Golden Jaguars today when they face off with group leader Puerto Rico from 15:00hrs in a top-of-the-table clash in League B of the 2023/2024 CONCACAF Nations League in St.

After a decision to change the venue from the Mar-riott Hotel to the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), the AfriCarib-bean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF23) has now reverted to its original host location as space at the ACCC has proven to be inadequate.

From Monday, the processing time for passports will again be five days.

The inaugural season of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Women Football Association (WFA) women’s division-one league is set to kick off today  with an exciting doubleheader between Santos and Potaro Strikers and Fruta Conquerors and the Guyana Defence Force football clubs.

Dear Editor, On Saturday morning of October 7, more than 1500 Palestinian terrorists swarmed from the Gaza Strip in a killing spree throughout Israeli towns, villages and kibbutzim along the border.

(Reuters) – Pfizer PFE.N yesterday slashed its full-year revenue forecast by around 13% and launched a $3.5 billion cost cutting program due to lower-than-expected sales of its COVID-19 vaccine and treatment.

(Reuters) – Rudolph Isley, singer, songwriter and founding member of the influential rhythm and blues band the Isley Brothers, whose hits included “Shout”, “Fight the Power”, and “That Lady”, died on Wednesday at age 84 at his home in Chicago, the family said in a statement.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to Clement Rohee’s letter titled: “The Guyana Peace Council supports all efforts for a peaceful and lasting resolution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict” (SN Oct 12th).

With berths to the quarter-final section up for grabs, the round of 16 section in the 10th edition of the Courts Pee Wee Football Championship, will commence today at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Devon Browne and Osafo Allen appeared yesterday before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where they were charged with possession of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. 

(Trinidad Guardian) It is just after noon on Tuesday, and Claire Gomez-Miller has just stepped down as the executive chair of Clico, the storied insurance company she led for six years and three months.

Dear Editor, With our new prosperity and increasing arrival of guests to our shores we must put our best foot forward.

One might understand arguments proffered by governments of the past that they have not had the means to pay a living wage to public sector workers.

GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – Guatemala’s President Alejandro Giammattei yesterday called for roadblocks to be lifted and said he cannot remove the country’s attorney general, something demanded by protesters who accuse authorities of blocking the government transition.

Eighteen-year-old Tyrese Adolphus appeared yesterday  before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with robbery.

By Shashi Tharoor NEW DELHI – Tell anyone outside the British Commonwealth that a couple billion people are currently ridden by World Cup fever, and you are likely to be met with a puzzled stare.

It was refreshing that no politicians were invited to speak this year at the observance of the African Holocaust Day (Maafa Day) at the Seawall Bandstand.

The top two Under-19 teams in Georgetown, 4R Lions and the Georgetown Cricket Club  will clash today for the inaugural Ramchand Auto Spares, Survival Group of Companies and Trophy Stall 50 overs cricket title.