June 17, 2024 - Stabroek News (2024)

BRASILIA, (Reuters)–Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today urged his government to speed up actions in the Amazon to combat organized crime that has contributed to destruction of the world’s largest tropical rainforest.

(ICC) The groups and fixtures for the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 has been confirmed with both co-hosts West Indies and USA making it through to the second stage that will see the eight teams battle for a place in the semi-finals at the biggest cricket carnival spectacle ever.

(Barbados Nation) Submissions will continue next week when the re-sentencing hearing of convicted Campus Trendz killer Jamar Dewayne Bynoe resumes before Justice Michelle Weekes.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Four months after a mystery shipwreck caused a disastrous oil spill from the Caribbean island of Tobago to neighbouring Bonaire, Bertrand Smith, director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, wants more support for the country’s marine planning and the prevention of ghost fishing.

CANBERRA, (Reuters) – Australia and China will take steps to improve military communication to avoid incidents, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said after meeting Premier Li Qiang today, in the first visit to the country by a Chinese premier in seven years.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – “The Outsiders,” a musical based on S.E.

(Reuters) – Bangladesh grabbed the final spot in the Super Eight phase of the Twenty20 World Cup with a 21-run victory over Nepal yesterday.

-as PPP unwilling to tackle corruptionThe Opposition has expressed concern over the recent sanctions issued by the United States Department of Treasury and the attendant possibility of a threat to the entire local financial system, which it feels is an indication that the PPP is unwilling to fight corruption in Guyana.

As the trading of blame continues with respect to the government’s tackling of gold smuggling and corruption here, former president Donald Ramotar yesterday said that during his tenure in office the United States never raised the issue of gold smuggling with him.

A vagrant was killed early Saturday evening during an argument with a man over the man’s missing brother.

A six-year-old girl of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara has been hospitalised in a critical condition, allegedly with a gunshot wound to the head.

Hours after he celebrated his birthday, a miner was early yesterday morning set afire by another, who found him sleeping in his Wenamu Backdam, Cuyuni River camp, and accused him of having a relationship with his wife.

A construction worker is in police custody after he admitted that he stole several cases of beverages and a music box from a Bartica church and shared the beverages with his friends.

As part of the Health Care Network Strengthening project, the Ministry of Health has invited bidders to design and build two hospitals at Kato in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) and Moruca in Region One (Barima-Waini).

The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) announced the phased relocation of specific operations at the rehabilitated controversial building at High and Princes streets.

KFC Elite LeagueDefending champion, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), solidified their position atop the standings in the KFC Elite League, disarming Anns Grove 4-1 on Saturday evening at the National Training Centre, Providence, East Bank Demerara.

Jason Lespor, a 34-year-old porter of Lot 56 James Street, Albouystown, Georgetown was on Wednesday remanded to prison on charges of attempted murder and inflicting grievous bodily harm to two men who went to the rescue of a woman he was beating.

– GDF’s Milo adjudged Best Novice fighterIn what is becoming a familiar sight, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) once again won the Best Overall Gym accolade when the Guyana Boxing Association’s (GBA) National Novices Championship concluded last evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

AAG National Senior Championships– GDF win team championshipThe Athletics Association of Guyana’s (AAG) National Senior Championships came to an end yesterday at the National Track and Field Centre (NTFC), Edinburgh, West Coast Demerara.

Part 80Stabroek News spoke to members of the public at Paradise, East Coast Demerara about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them.

-officials largely unaware of the matterThe recent death of 22-year-old Karon Thompson from hemorrhagic dengue fever, has raised serious concerns about the response and preparedness of the Ministry of Health in addressing the surge of dengue cases across the country.

GTA Doubles ChampionshipLeyland Leaco*ck and Phillip Squires captured the Men’s 35 and Over title when the Guyana Tennis Association Doubles Championship continued at the National Racquet Centre on Camp Street and Woolford Avenue.

Dear Editor,The free market operates best when there are no barriers to entry and exit, and is characterized by large numbers of participants.

The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) said it has successfully installed deterrents and conductor shields on the line towers of the Turkish Power ship to prevent birds from causing blackouts.

Touches and Make It Happen recorded hard-fought wins when the 6th edition of the Mocha Village Cup ‘Soft Shoe’ Football Championship resumed on Saturday night at the community centre ground.

Dear Editor,The recent scandals surrounding the major parties are making it difficult for voters to choose in 2025.

-unforeseen structural challenges cited among causes for delayRestoration works on the historic City Hall building in Georgetown, initially awarded to the Trinidad-based company, Fides Limited, remain ongoing.

Camptown and Vengy recorded comfortable wins when the Georgetown Football Association Senior Men’s League continued last night at the National Training Centre, Providence, East Bank Demerara.

Dear Editor,As expected they’re off. The accusations, finger pointing, counter accusations and denials in the revelations on the gold smuggling matter.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has waived an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Grove Dialysis and Kidney Centre Inc, following its screening for an environmental permit.

Ravens grounded fierce rival Eagles by a 53-34 score when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association’s (GABA) Men’s U-23 League continued on Saturday evening at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland (Reuters) – Western powers and their allies at a summit in Switzerland denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Sunday, but they failed to persuade major non-aligned states to join their final statement, and no country came forward to host a sequel.

– 27-member squad to be selected tomorrowGuyana’s national men’s rugby team, the ‘Green Machine’, has suffered a major blow in terms of injury to one of their important players, in the form of Godfrey Pollydore.

Dear Editor,Reference is made to Dr. C. K. Hunte’s letter in the Stabroek News edition of June 16, 2024, referring to my letter regarding the accounting treatment of royalties.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has returned the file in the matter of the alleged fatal friendly shooting of police sergeant Alex Vaughn to the police for the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) to conduct further investigation, Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum has told Stabroek News.

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian special forces freed two prison guards and shot dead six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group who had taken them hostage at a detention centre in the southern city of Rostov on Sunday, Russian media said.

Dear Editor,I am writing to shed light on the historical terminology and practices that the British employed in Guyana, specifically regarding the term “indentured servants.”

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized plans announced by the military on Sunday to hold daily tactical pauses in fighting along one of the main roads into Gaza to facilitate aid delivery into the Palestinian enclave.

Two Guyanese fishermen were arrested by a mixed team of police and the national navy army in Suriname on Wednesday.

Defending men’s champion Paruima got their campaign off to the perfect start with a 4-0 drubbing of Kako when the 2nd edition of the Upper Mazaruni District Football Championship commenced.

(CMC) – With the West Indies already qualified for the Super Eights, captain Rovman Powell says today’s final group stage game against Afghanistan represents a chance for the unbeaten home side to sustain their momentum ahead of the all-important second round of the ICC Twenty20 World Cup.

Dear Editor,A power-sharing deal involving the African National Congress (ANC), the Democratic Alliance (DA) and other smaller parties has been struck.

Over 500 farmers along the Pomeroon River in Region Two are experiencing a boost in production following the implementation of a bed and drainage project.

Tuesday’s thunderclap from Washington sanctioning Nazar Mohamed, Azruddin Mohamed and Permanent Secretary Mae Toussaint Jr Thomas must have sent shockwaves through all parts of the establishment here.

CAIRO (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis said on Sunday that they had attacked two civilian ships along with an American destroyer in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea, their latest effort to disrupt shipping in what they say is support for Palestinians in Gaza.

Last week, we began to highlight Justice Sandil Kissoon’s ruling on the industrial action taken by the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) following the breakdown of talks between the Union and the Government over increases in the salaries of teachers.

…attacks by gangs ‘well coordinated using lookouts’(Trinidad Express) Criminal gangs operating in hotspot areas in the country have started monitoring police patrols before carrying out illegal activities.