Daily Archive: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Vishnu Mungal, a 75-year-old man was arrested on Monday and charged today with  the offence of Obtaining Money by False Pretence, Contrary to Section 194 of the Criminal Law Offences Act, Chapter 8:01.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd yesterday met with Nicole D.

Oil & Gas Audit of US$7.3b claims found Exxon’s subsidiary assigned costs using complex system: The RHVE Consortium that undertook the audit of the US$7.3 billion claims by ExxonMobil’s subsidiary for the period 2017 to 2020 said that the company assigns costs using a complex system and while only a small figure, some expenses were above what they should be and included a transfer pricing percentage.

Border controversy Gov’t, Opposition `completely’ united against Venezuela threat: The Government and the Opposition last Tuesday held discussions on the growing tensions and threat by Venezuela to this country and denounced Caracas’ planned December 3rd referendum as a violation of treaties, saying they stand “completely” united on Guyana’s sovereignty and no effort would be spared to ensure this.

GAZA/JERUSALEM, (Reuters) – A first group of injured evacuees from Gaza crossed into Egypt today under a Qatari-mediated deal, Egyptian security sources said, as Israeli forces pressed their offensive against Hamas militants in the Palestinian enclave.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Britain today published a “Bletchley Declaration”, agreed with countries including the United States and China, aimed at boosting global efforts to cooperate on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.

BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – The European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell on Wednesday said he was “appalled” by the high number of casualties from the bombing by Israel of a refugee camp in Gaza and called for fighting parties to respect the international rules of war.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Tropical birds, from kingfishers to wrens to warblers, are showing signs of mercury contamination as artisanal and small-scale gold mining operations reach deeper into jungles, new research finds.

Amid escalating tensions, Guyana has applied to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for urgent provisional measures to counter Venezuela’s planned referendum of December 3rd which includes a question on the creation of a state comprising this country’s county of Essequibo.

Guyana’s sprinters last evening lit up the Julio Martinez Stadium in Santiago, Chile venue of the 2023 pan American Games with Jasmine Abrams winning a silver medal and Emmanuel Archibald a bronze.

The PPP/C Government yesterday signed $4.1 billion in contracts for the construction of 100 community roads along the East Bank Demerara corridor.

Dear Editor, Your editorial of yesterday’s date describes as A travesty the decision by the Commission of Inquiry into the Mahdia School disaster not to call any more witnesses.

The Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) will stage the 2023 Lennox Blackmore National Intermediate Championships from Friday to Sunday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Over the last few days, the spate of blackouts across the country has brought back memories of daily loadshedding of decades ago and the power company has no detailed explanation for what is occurring or a schedule.

Dear Editor,  I was browsing Facebook and recognized that the President had a visit to Region #6. 

Following their recent success in the ongoing Concacaf Nations League the Golden Jaguars have climbed to the 160th position following the official publication of the October FIFA Men’s Rankings Table.

Two West Bank Demerara men who had been fingered in the 2018 murder of Westminster phone card vendor—Ron Mansfield—are currently awaiting sentencing after admitting guilt to the charge.

An Essequibo businessman is now facing a child labour charge following the tragic death in June of a 13-year-old employee.

Guyana’s Sasha Shariff scored four points from the nine-round Swiss system chess tournament which ended yesterday in Puerto Rico.

Dear Editor, The time for the annual distribution of Old Age Pension books is around the corner. 

Dear Editor, You extracted from a press release by the Office of the Vice President in your article ‘APA withdraws from Carbon Credits appeal process’ (SN October 30, 2023). 

Yogeendra Sukhdeo, 24, of Lot 1896 20th Avenue, Great Diamond, East Bank Demerara, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus yesterday on a charge of murder during the course of a robbery.

The second night of action in the Hamilton Green Football Cup will commence this evening at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground in Bourda with eight matches.

Dear Editor, I am writing to advocate for the inclusion of school nurses and guidance counselors (social workers) in both public and private school systems across Guyana.

Dozens of Chenapau villagers on Saturday protested their removal by the GGMC from near the Kaieteur National Park (KNP) where they said they had been granted permission to mine.

In today’s GC United Regional Super50 clash between the Guyana Harpy Eagles and the West Indies Academy at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground, the attention turns to the formidable lineup of the Harpy Eagles.

The Chief Whip for APNU+AFC in Parliament, Christopher Jones and shadow minister of foreign affairs, Amanza Walton-Desir have written their counterparts, Gail Teixeira and Hugh Todd, respectively expressing disquiet about breaches in commitments that had been made at the meeting between President Irfaan Ali and Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton on the border crisis with Venezuela.

GAZA/JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Israeli airstrikes hit a densely populated refugee camp in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 50 Palestinians and a Hamas commander, and medics struggled to treat the casualties in the enclave where food, fuel and basic supplies are running scarce.

Dear Editor, I was making my way along the train line in the Half Mile/ Silvertown area when I stumbled upon one of the most brutal beatings of a woman I ever experienced.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to your editorial `Only on paper’ (Oct 26) with regards to the rising cost of living and the affordability of greens.

A Canefield, East Canje Berbice, supermarket was broken into and the robbers carted off over $800,000 in cash along with a large quantity of phone cards.

GUATEMALA CITY,  (Reuters) – The United States slapped fresh visa restrictions on more than a dozen Guatemalans and their immediate families yesterday, accusing them of undermining democracy in the Central American country.

Dear Editor, I listened with rapt attention to the wondrous things being done for Guyanese by His Excellency President Irfaan Ali and explanations by my friend, the Vice President Dr.

A 47-year-old rice farmer, Mohindra Mohan, called ‘Boyo’ was yesterday morning found dead in the Devonshire Castle Backdam in Region Two, the police said.

LA PAZ,  (Reuters) – Bolivia said yesterday it had broken diplomatic ties with Israel because of its attacks on the Gaza Strip, while neighbours Colombia and Chile recalled their ambassadors to the Middle Eastern country for consultations.

PORT-OF-SPAIN Trinidad – Cricket West Indies (CWI) yesterday announced  that Barbados Pride all-rounder, Raymon Reifer, has been suspended from bowling his slower balls and cutters in all cricket matches until his action on these deliveries is cleared.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – All-rounder Justin Greaves smashed a maiden List A hundred and leg-spinner Hayden Walsh Jr.,

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC –  Cricket West Indies president, Dr Kishore Shallow believes his predecessor Ricky Skerritt will bring “tremendous value” to his new role as chairman of the Coolidge Cricket Ground board.

KOLKATA, India, (Reuters) – Former champions Pakistan kept alive their slender chances of making the semi-finals of the 50-over World Cup with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over  Bangladesh, who were eliminated from the tournament yesterday.

ST AUGUSTINE, Trinidad, CMC – Zachary McCaskie’s maiden List A hundred fired Barbados Pride to a convincing 48-run victory over Combined Campuses and Colleges, as they further strengthened their bid for a final four spot in the Regional Super50 Cup.

Dear Editor, I believe that the United States is the most blessed country on Earth because it opens its door to refugees and foreigners.

NAIROBI,  (Reuters) – King Charles said yesterday he felt the “greatest sorrow and deepest regret” for atrocities suffered by Kenyans during their struggle for independence from British colonial rule.

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is urging persons to check with the office where they applied for registration to enquire about the availability of their identification cards and to ensure that they uplift them as soon as possible.

Prior to the staging of the event, the Stabroek News’ previous editorials on the preparations for the Caribbean Week of Agriculture forum held in The Bahamas from October 9-13 took the position that if the manner in which the forum was being advertised was anything to go by, we should not expect that the actual proceedings would focus on the food security-related challenges facing the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).