Daily Archive: Friday, October 20, 2023

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelans will vote on Dec. 3 in a referendum on “the rights” over a potentially oil-rich territory in a controversy with its neighbour Guyana, authorities said today.

 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will host leaders from South American nations at the White House for a summit on Nov.

The police today said that Bhola Persaud, 61, is wanted for questioning in relation to the rape of a child under 16.

GAZA/JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Israel levelled a northern Gaza district today after giving families a half-hour warning to escape, and hit an Orthodox Christian church where others had been sheltering, as it made clear that a command to invade Gaza was expected soon.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Argentina may be about to leap into the political unknown.

(Reuters) – Russia’s government today published a list of domestically-produced cars that state officials should buy, all either Russian or Chinese brands, highlighting Beijing’s infiltration of Russia’s automobile industry since the Ukraine war.

ROME,  (Reuters) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said today she had separated from her television journalist partner Andrea Giambruno, who has drawn criticism in recent weeks for sexist comments.

Meeting for the first time in Ottawa, CARICOM and Canada yesterday launched a strategic partnership with the promise of joint action on security, climate and the crisis in Haiti.

Troy Resources has assets in Georgetown and government is looking to find those to levy on them, as it explores all avenues to recover the over $2.6 billion in debt the company owes this country, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday said.

Boxing standouts Keevin Allicock and Alesha Jackman experienced mixed fortunes inside the ring on the opening day of the Pan American Games yesterday in Santiago, Chile.

Minister in the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar on Wednesday commended China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as a means of transforming nations but issued cautions on debt sustainability and environmental considerations.

As ExxonMobil points to arbitration as being its last resort, the government yesterday said that process may be the best option to determine the matter, as it would not accept any other sums than the US$214.4 million as advised by both IHS Markit and the Guyana Revenue Authority.

A committee to address several  concerns including the anti-laundering law was agreed following a meeting on Wednesday between Attorney General Anil Nandlall SC and a team from the Guyana Bar Association (GBA).

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Joe Biden launched a new mission yesterday to convince Americans they should spend billions more on supporting Israel and Ukraine in their wars, arguing that only the U.S.’s

The Guyana Cricket Board has officially announced the signing of Isai Thorne and Quentin Sampson as the newest contracted members of the Guyana Harpy Eagles (GHE) franchise.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. troops have been repeatedly attacked in Iraq and Syria in recent days, U.S.

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) has called on the government to consider the circumstances of the average working man and women and to ensure that they have  more disposable income.

Following the conclusion of their senior men’s league, the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) presented the top four finishers with their respective prizes at the boardroom of Insurance Brokers Guyana Limited, Carmichael Street.

In an effort to acquire funds for their impending Aquatics Sports Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT) swim meet, Dolphin Club conducted a fundraising fitness walk on Saturday, October 14th, which commenced at the Colgrain Pool on Camp Street and concluded at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal.

Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the contributing factors to the increase in accidents in Pomeroon-Supenaam.

Dear Editor, Every Guyanese patriot ought to be concerned about the increased mobilization of the Venezuelan military not far from our western border.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Hardline conservative Jim Jordan pressed ahead with his floundering bid for speaker of the U.S.

(Reuters) – Donald Trump does not have immunity from criminal charges for trying to reverse his 2020 U.S.

Dear Editor, President Ali and Cabinet Ministers Juan Edghill, Zulfikar Mustapha, Charles Ramson Jr.,

Jealall Singh, the owner of a  shop which was robbed in Goed Fortuin, West Demerara on Wednesday has expressed unhappiness with the police response to the matter.

The 14th season of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Streetball Championship is set to commence next month, according to Guinness Brand Executive Lee Baptiste, with the county of Essequibo set to make its long-awaited debut in the storied franchise.

Hundreds of persons flocked to the Anna Regina Market day early Sunday to take advantage of cheaper prices for fruits and vegetables.

Dear Editor, To ring-fence or not to ring-fence, is now more than the question. 

GAZA/JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told troops gathered at the Gaza border yesterday that they would soon see the Palestinian enclave “from inside”, suggesting an expected ground invasion with the aim of annihilating Hamas could be nearing.

Edward George appeared on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before Magistrate Leron Daly where he was charged with assault.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – Haitian police arrested former justice official Joseph Felix Badio in the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, a police spokesman told Reuters yesterday, Badio is accused by investigators of ordering the hitmen who carried out the attack in July 2021.

Dear Editor, The recent comments by the head of Exxon Guyana are true, but what he has not mentioned is the time value of money.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canada has withdrawn 41 diplomats from India amid a dispute over the murder of a Sikh separatist leader, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said yesterday, adding that Ottawa would not take retaliatory steps.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Some grain shipments on rivers in Northern Brazil have been halted due to a drought that has sent Amazon river tributaries to the lowest level in over a century, according to a note sent to clients yesterday by shipping services provider Serveporto.

All 150 booths have been booked out for the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo today which aims to underscore the growing importance of the agricultural sector in Guyana and the broader region.

SEOUL,  (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his resolve to fulfil agreements made at his summit last month with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he met visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, state media KCNA reported yesterday.

Dear Editor, Before workers can gain access to their salaries NIS contributions are deducted, we have no choice in the matter.

(Reuters) – Virat Kohli smashed a century as India maintained their perfect record in their 50-overs home World Cup and cruised to their fourth consecutive victory with a clinical seven-wicket win against Bangladesh yesterday.

(Reuters) – Australia’s top order are working hard to set things right at the World Cup and a batting-friendly wicket like Bengaluru should provide the right platform to score plenty of runs when they play Pakistan, skipper Pat Cummins said yesterday.

Dear Editor, It came, it conquered, and now exited with royalties outstanding. 

Shamar Abrams stood before Magistrate Rhondel Weaver at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing charges of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

Introduction Today’s column begins the review of Raphael Trotman’s book From Destiny to Prosperity – the names of two of the first three Floating Production, Storage and  Offloading vessels (FPSO) in the petroleum operations conducted by the Contractors in the Stabroek Block, the other being Unity.

(CMC) – Kjorn Ottley struck a superb unbeaten hundred to propel a confident Trinidad and Tobago Red Force run chase, as the hosts brushed aside Windward Islands Volcanoes by six wickets to pick up their first win of the Super50 Cup.

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – The El Nino weather phenomenon will last at least through the first half of 2024, according to the latest United Nations forecasts, with abnormal rainfall due across Latin America raising fears for the agricultural sector.

GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – Guatemala’s attorney general, a steadfast opponent of President-elect Bernardo Arevalo, has crafted a complex strategy to weaken his mandate or prevent him from taking office, according to five sources with knowledge of the prosecutor’s thinking.

The day before yesterday the government issued a press release stating it had taken note of “various social media posts” which had indicated that the number of Venezuelan soldiers close to our “borders” had increased, and that they were engaged in military exercises.

(CMC) – Teddy Bishop agonisingly missed out on a hundred while Matthew Nandu and Leonardo Julien also notched half-centuries, as West Indies Academy stormed to a 29-run victory over Combined Campuses and Colleges to open their Regional Super50 Cup campaign on a high note yesterday.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 1041’s trading results showed consideration of $7,525,838 from 29,738 shares traded in 18 transactions as compared to session 1040’s trading results, which showed consideration of $14,480,419 from 53,713 shares traded in 23 transactions.