BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – European Union leaders today adopted tough new sanctions on Russia, hitting its economy and elites in response to President Vladimir Putin’s “barbaric” invasion of Ukraine.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Joe Biden hit Russia with a wave of sanctions today after Moscow invaded Ukraine, measures that impede Russia’s ability to do business in major currencies along with sanctions against banks and state-owned enterprises.
The opposition PNCR today deplored Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A statement from the PNCR follows: The People’s National Congress Reform has been following with keen interest the events leading to the very unfortunate development of the armed forces of the Russian Federation invading the Republic of Ukraine.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled Britain’s largest-ever package of sanctions against Russia today, targeting banks, members of President Vladimir Putin’s closest circle and wealthy Russians who enjoy high-rolling London lifestyles.
The Government Guyana today condemned the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty by Russia and says a full statement will be issued by the end of the day.
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today strongly condemned the military attacks and invasion of Ukraine by The Russian Federation and called for the immediate and complete withdrawal of the military presence and cessation of any further actions that may intensify the current “perilous situation” in that country.
(Trinidad Express) It was the worst case of deja vu a mother could experience.
KYIV/MARIUPOL, Ukraine, (Reuters) – Ukrainian forces battled Russian invaders on three sides today after Moscow unleashed the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two, prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – NATO today ordered its military commanders to intensify preparations to defend allied territory after Russia invaded Ukraine, putting hundreds of warplanes and ships on alert and agreeing to increase troop numbers on its eastern flank.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Oil prices jumped today, with Brent rising above $105 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia’s attack on Ukraine exacerbated concerns about disruptions to global energy supply.
BEIJING, (Reuters) – China rejected calling Russia’s moves on Ukraine an “invasion” and urged all sides to exercise restraint, even as it advised its citizens there to stay home or at least take the precaution of displaying a Chinese flag if they needed to drive anywhere.
The government, through the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, has been accused of deliberately excluding the APNU+AFC Parliamentary Opposition from the national flag-raising ceremony in observance of Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary.
South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company has submitted a prequalification bid in the hopes of bagging the engineering, procurement and construction contract for the gas to energy project.
The oilfield services to be undertaken at Enmore are currently outsourced overseas and will create jobs for the community and put the East Coast corridor on the global oilfield map, according to a newly minted joint venture.
A 49-year-old unlicensed driver is now dead after he lost control of his car on the Schoonord Public Road, West Bank Demerara in the vicinity of the Demerara Harbour Bridge yesterday.
Several communities across Guyana experienced flooding as they were battered by continuous rainfall over the last 24 hours.
A week after the announcement that the Enmore sugar packaging plant will be leased for an oilfield services joint venture, there has been silence from the government on what that might mean for the future of the East Demerara Estate (EDE) and GuySuCo and GAWU are to meet tomorrow on the issue.
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) recently rendered judgment in favour of the appellant over three siblings pertaining to land at Vryheid’s Lust on the East Coast of Demerara.
Two men opened fire on ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) in Corentyne, Berbice on Tuesday following the interception of a motor car which contained more than $17 million in cannabis.
Two women are now in police custody for attacking and chopping a Corentyne woman over the weekend.
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