Daily Archive: Monday, October 23, 2023

Berbice engineer, Neil Madramootoo, was today charged with attempted murder of his partner when he appeared at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court.

GAZA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – Israel battered Gaza from the air today, killing more people, while its soldiers fought Hamas militants on the ground in raids inside the besieged Palestinian enclave before a potential new stage to the conflict.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Nigeria today won its bid to overturn an $11 billion damages bill for a collapsed gas processing project it said was procured by a concerted campaign of bribery.

LISBON,  (Reuters) – Bobi, the world’s oldest dog, has died aged 31 in Portugal, Guinness World Records said today.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Argentina’s ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country’s general election yesteday, setting the stage for a polarized run-off vote next month between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and far-right libertarian radical Javier Milei.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Spin great and former India captain Bishan Singh Bedi died today prompting many tributes from his admirers from across the cricketing world.

(Trinidad Guardian) Despite a reward offer of $20,000, police have received no credible leads into the whereabouts of missing Penal businesswoman Christina Adsett.

(Trinidad Guardian) Tragedy struck in San Fernando yesterday, after a worker from the Water and Sewerage Authority died after being buried alive inside a trench about a mile from his home.

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Chevron CVX.N agreed to buy U.S. rival Hess HES.N

The Guyana Gold Board (GCB) has no role to play in collecting royalties from large-scale gold mining companies and this was made clear in the agreements the companies  signed with respective governments and highlighted by it to the Ministry of Finance back in 2019, former head of the agency, GHK Lall, says. 

A Nabaclis man lost his life on Saturday after slamming into a car while riding his motorcycle at Haslington, East Coast Demerara.

The Guyana Committee of Services (GCOS) yesterday continued its charitable work by assisting national table tennis coach Idi Lewis with a financial donation ahead of his upcoming sojourn at the Pan American Games this weekend in Santiago, Chile.

ExxonMobil lumped all of the expenses for the construction of the multibillion dollar Ogle Headquarters, upgrades for its Duke Street office and the Houston Shorebase, under the Stabroek Block’s cost recovery and this should not be, as the company will use the facilities for operations of other blocks, the US$7.2 billion audit of its 2018-2020 expenses has stated.

The East Coast Demerara GT Beer 5/5 tapeball cricket competition was launched Saturday at the Enmore Community Centre ground.

The dredging of the Pomeroon River mouth, which had been scheduled to restart on October 5, has now commenced and a new timeline has been set for the project, according to Gaico Construction and General Services Inc’s Chief Executive Officer Komal Singh.

By Charwayne Walker The football fraternity in Guyana is saddened with the passing of former manager of the Guyana national football team Mark Bender.

Former Slingerz FC manager Colin ‘BL’ Aaron has been banned by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) for a period of six months for his involvement in a physical altercation with a referee during a West Demerara League encounter.

A gun that was suspected to have been stolen during a robbery was recovered in a clump of bushes on the Crane Public Road, West Coast Demerara.

The Guyana Police Force are on the hunt for a man who escaped after dropping a bag containing a gun and five rounds of matching ammunition after seeing a patrol van near the Caricom Secretariat.

The Guyana Harpy Eagles may have faced a few early hurdles in the Regional Super50 tournament, but the team is brimming with optimism and determination as they prepare to take on the Leeward Islands Hurricanes.

Boxer Joel Williamson suffered a unanimous points loss in his bout when fistic action at this year’s Pan American Games continued yesterday in Santiago, Chile.

Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in the areas of Vigilance, East Coast Demerara and Herstelling, East Bank Demerara about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Fears that the Israel-Hamas war could mushroom into a wider Middle East conflict rose on Sunday with Washington warning of a significant risk to U.S.

Rhonda Kortright-Fung, mother of deceased infant Raheem Fung, said that she is “totally fed-up” at the manner in which the Guyana Police Force is handling her son’s case as it has been a month since his death and “no word on the subject.”

A brilliant all-round display from Thaddeus Lovell helped secure a 90-run win for Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) over Ace Warriors on Saturday in the Georgetown Cricket Association’s New Building Society’s second division 40-over tournament.

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentines flocked to the polls on Sunday to vote in a tense national election where a far-right libertarian radical has hogged the limelight amid the country’s worst economic crisis in two decades and rising anger with the traditional elite.

By Abigail Headley Touring Guyana, one of Guyana’s numerous tour agencies, is offering personalised tours that allow both local and foreign tourists to experience the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures.

Ravens, the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans and Eagles basketball teams secured contrasting wins when the inaugural edition of the “One Guyana” Basketball Premier League continued on Saturday night at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelans voted on Sunday in a primary to choose a unity opposition candidate to face President Nicolas Maduro in his probable re-election bid next year, amid pledges by the United States to roll back sanctions relief if the government fails to lift bans preventing some opposition figures from holding office.

(Trinidad Express) Renowned Trinidad author and columnist, BC Pires has died.

Dear Editor, Finally, Vice President Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo and Leader of the Opposition Mr.

In the interest of marine safety while also helping to preserve the integrity of both the proposed and current harbour bridges, several agencies have collaborated to implement new measures and protocols.

(Trinidad Express) A judge in Trinidad and Tobago can only be removed from office in accordance with the special procedure set out in Section 137 of the Constitution.

(Reuters) – Russian forces aiming to contain a four-month-old Ukrainian counteroffensive maintained unrelenting pressure on Sunday on the shattered town of Avdiivka in the east and intensified shelling in the southern area of Kherson.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Leg-spinning all-rounder Hayden Walsh starred as Leeward Islands Hurricanes marched to their second win of the Regional Super50 Cup with a 66-run victory over West Indies Academy Saturday.

ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, CMC – An impressive maiden List A hundred from their captain Shane Dowrich steered Combined Campuses & Colleges Marooners to a thrilling two-wicket win against Windward Islands Volcanoes off the last ball in the West Indies Super50 Cup yesterday in Trinidad.

By Antonio Dey The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday slammed the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) for a plethora of discrepancies and contract breaches which were unearthed in the 2019 Auditor General report.

DHARAMSALA, India, (Reuters) – Virat Kohli’s crafty 95 trumped Daryl Mitchell’s rapid 130 as hosts India beat New Zealand by four wickets in a top-of-the-table clash in the 50-overs World Cup yesterday.

By Kimalee Phillip Kimalee Phillip is a Grenadian migrant currently living on the stolen lands of Tkaronto (Toronto) where she works as a labour human rights representative and organizes with the Caribbean Solidarity Network.

Robert Moses was a bundle of contradictions: He never held political office  but for almost half a century he was the most powerful man in New York State who routinely ignored the phone calls of the four mayors and five governors he outlasted. 

The Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a new bio-fortified rice variety that is slated to offer more nutrition and higher yields benefitting both the farmer and the consumer.