Stabroek News

-spared a penalty Amid widespread public concerns about its continued failings and rolling blackouts, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) was on Monday rapped by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) over its 2023 performance but as has become the norm it was spared what could have been a heavy penalty.

The ongoing threat to Guyana’s sovereignty by Venezuela was raised at the Guiana Shield conference held here this week.

Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited’s half-year after tax profit has risen this year by a whopping 42.7% compared to last year.

Dear Editor, It seems like since the release of the ‘Tepui Summary of Findings’ by the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) on April 16, 2024, not a day has passed without Stabroek News finding space in its publication to attack the PPC, particularly those it deems to be “government selected  commissioners” [Editorial April 29, 2024].

KFC Elite League – first victory after seven consecutive defeats Monedderlust recorded their first win in the KFC Elite League following a run of seven consecutive losses, defeating Anns Grove 2-1 last evening at the National Training Centre in Providence.

Dear Editor,  In an April 23 letter which was published in SN, Dr.

A fire of unknown origin early yesterday morning gutted the Wuhu supermarket situated at Lot 6 East Half Section ‘A’, Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara, leaving millions in losses.

Despite competing in the 2022 edition, the Lady Jaguars are not slated to compete in the 2024 CONCACAF Girl’s U-15 Championship, which is slated to be hosted in Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Aruba, according to a release from the regional confederation.

Dear Editor, As Linden celebrates its anniversary “Town week” the recent emergence of a viral video depicting the violent treatment of a young, popular businessman by several police officers within the Mackenzie police station compound is not only disturbing but also serves as a stark reminder of the critical issues plaguing law enforcement agencies worldwide.

Charity commenced their campaign in the Essequibo Coast/Pomeroon Football Association (ECPFA) league in the perfect manner, mauling Tapakuma 7-0 on Sunday at the Anna Regina Multilateral ground.

President Irfaan Ali has held discussions with Stéphane Séjourné, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic on a Joint Working Group on enhanced cooperation between the two countries.

Tarique Deonarine, the proprietor of ‘T and J Transportation Services’ at Port Kaituma, Region # 1, and Windsor Castle, Essequibo Coast, was charged on Monday with purchasing gold from a person other than the board or agent authorized by the board and possession of gold by a person not being a producer or pursuant to the Guyana Gold Board.

House of Majesty Gold Championship Over the last weekend, the Lusignan Golf Club played host to the highly anticipated House of Majesty Golf Tournament, with a turnout of 23 skilled players.

Dear Editor, Guyana has been independent for nigh on 58 years and, for the first 28 of those it was administered by the Afro-leaning PNC, so what opportunity for the advancement of people of African descent was missed?

Dear Editor, As we observe May Day 2024 as every patriot will do as I do, I wish every worker betterment.

Buxton Stars and Mahaica Determinators stormed into the quarterfinal round when the East Coast Demerara Sweet 16 Football Championship continued at the Buxton Community Centre ground.

APNU+AFC MP Roysdale Forde SC has expressed concern over the large amounts owed by the state to the Mayor and City Council.

Guyana won a total of eight medals at the recently concluded Caribbean Easter Badminton Championship in Suriname.

By Subhana Shiwmangal The removal of sheds, toilets, water tanks and other items belonging to vendors located along the seawall between Camp Road and Vlissengen Road, has left them angry and frustrated.

Dear Editor, I write to note that Guyana has descended to a new low in its gutter politics.