Monthly Archives: July, 2024

Guyana calls for transparent verification of Venezuela’s elections results Jul 31, 2024 News Voters clash with Venezuelan riot police as protest continues over country’s election results. Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana joins the United States of America (USA), Peru, Chile and other regional leaders in calling for a transparent verification of Venezuela’s 2024 elections results. The Guyana Government stated that elections are about people exercising their constitutional right to elect a government of their choice in a free, fair and transparent process while adding, “It behooves all to ensure the integrity of that process through the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and strict adherence to the rule of law, including the rules governing elections, to guarantee respect for the will of the people.” In a statement, the government said, “Guyana therefore, supports the call for a transparent process of verification of the will of the Venezuelan people as exercised on July 28, 2024. The people of Venezuela deserve nothing less. The neighbouring country held its presidential elections on the Sunday, July 28. According to partial results announced by the Venezuela National Electoral Council (CNE), Venezuelan President, Nicolás Maduro Moros was re-elected for a third consecutive term. The head of CNE, Elvis Amoroso, reportedly a close ally of Maduro, said that with 80% of ballots counted, President Maduro had 51% of the vote, compared to 44% for his main rival, Edmundo Gonzalez . The Venezuelan opposition reportedly dismissed the CNE’s announcement as fraudulent and promised to challenge the result. It claimed that Edmundo González, had won with 70% of the votes and insisted he was the rightful president-elect. Exit polls had also shown that Gonzalez was in the lead and left many Venezuela voters believing that the election was rigged. President Irfaan Ali This sparked massive and bloody protests in parts of the Capital City Caracas and other areas of the country.  Statues of former Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez were torn down in retaliation to the results. Armed gangs supporting the opposition have also threatened war against those who support the Maduro Regime while protestors continue their clash with Venezuelan police and other law-enforcement agencies that are trying to restore peace.  Some protestors from Petare Caracas are even planning to protest in front of the presidential palace, Mira Flores. Thousands continue to gather at the CNE’ s office in Caracas clamoring for the electoral body to release the correct election results. Meanwhile, the US government has been on the forefront calling for transparency in the release of the Venezuelan election data. CNN reported that the US on Monday joined Venezuelan civil society groups and the opposition by calling on Venezuela’s government to “immediately” release specific data on the presidential election, citing concerns about the credibility of Maduro’s victory. Brazil, an important regional player, was softer in tone but said it was awaiting “the publication by the National Electoral Council of data broken down by polling station, an essential step for the transparency, credibility, and legitimacy of the election results,” according to a statement by the foreign ministry. President Nicolás Maduro Moros Venezuela’s government, in turn, said it was expelling diplomatic staff from Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Peru, Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Uruguay, calling them “right-wing Washington-subordinate governments” who were committed to “the most sordid fascist ideological positions.” Only a very limited number of election observers were allowed to monitor the vote. These included The Carter Center and the United Nations, which also called on the country’s election commission (CNE) to publish polling station-level results. “The Carter Center has a big responsibility on their shoulders,” Laura Cristina Dib, the Venezuela Program director at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), told CNN, explaining that it is the only international technical observation mission that can issue a public report on the results. A preliminary report from the Carter Center was scheduled to be released on Tuesday morning, however the organization canceled its publication and is pulling all its staff from the country, according to a person with knowledge of the center’s plans. It is unclear when the report will be issued. Venezuela under Maduro’s reign has seen over 7.8 million people have fleeing the country because of the economic and political crisis there.  Thousands have fled to Guyana as well and on Sunday afternoon they gathered in front of the Venezuelan embassy hoping for a change of government but ended the night disappointed. While Maduro continuously blames the US sanction for the Venezuela’s economic crisis, Venezuelans claim that his regime is corrupt and is main reason why many fled their home. The migrants in Guyana are eager to return home and rebuild their country but said they will only do so if there is a change of government. Related Similar Articles

Linden man arrested for 55lbs of cannabis Jul 31, 2024 News Kaieteur News – A 23-year-old man from One Mile Extension, Wismar, Linden, who was in the company of two others, was arrested on Monday after trying to escape police near the Wismar Bridge in Linden. Arrested: Keron Layne Police said that at about 01:00h two police officers on mobile patrol near the Wismar Bridge in Linden observed three unidentified males riding two unmarked XR motorcycles towards the west on Wismar Bridge from the east. The patrol ranks brought the police vehicle to a halt in an attempt to stop the motorists, but on seeing the police, the two motorcycles suddenly stopped. The three men jumped off the motorcycles and, in the process, threw two large, bulky plastic bags over the bridge and into the river. Despite the men’s efforts to flee, the officers managed to capture one of the suspects, later identified as Keron Layne. The police swiftly retrieved the two bulky plastic bags from the river. Upon examination in the presence of Layne, the bags were found to contain a quantity of leaves, seeds, and stems suspected to be cannabis. The 25.2 kilograms (55.556lbs) of narcotic was weighed in Layne’s presence and subsequently confiscated by police. Layne was arrested and taken to the Wismar Police Station. Related Similar Articles

Duo busted with gun, ammo, during stop and search exercise at Albion Jul 31, 2024 News The firearm and ammunition found in the vehicle Kaieteur News – A taxi driver from Leeds Village, Corentyne, Berbice and a farmer from Nurney Village, Corentyne, Berbice were on Tuesday arrested after the police found a firearm and ammunition in the car they were travelling in. According to a statement by the Guyana Police Force (GPF), at about 6:28h on Tuesday, officers conducted an intelligence led-operation on the Albion public road in front of the Albion Police Station. During the operation, the police stopped and searched a Toyota Premio motor vehicle bearing registration number HD 2128 and found a black plastic bag on the right side of the driver’s door containing a .38 revolver and seven live bullets. Selwyne Gray, a taxi driver, was driving the car, and the lone passenger in the vehicle was identified as Otis Victor, a farmer. Both Gray and Victor were arrested and taken to the Albion Police Station, where the gun, bullets, and the car were secured. Investigations are ongoing. Related Similar Articles

 We can’t afford a slice of mango or a piece of chicken Jul 31, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Dem boys seh Guyana big on agriculture, pushing fruits and veggies all over de Caribbean like we some kinda agricultural giant. But at home, people struggling to find a ripe mango in mango season, much less when the season done. De fruits and veggies prices climbing higher than de coconut tree, and a good mango now worth its weight in gold. It easier to get a job as a labourer than find a cheap mango. Dem boys seh de situation get so bad, even de chicken fraid to come home. De cost of chicken so high, parents driving past dem fast-food places before de children could  ask fuh fried chicken and chips, and dem parents gotta explain de cost of living like if it a maths lesson. One family seh dem had to take out a small loan just to buy a bucket of fried chicken. And de children still want more chips! Dem boys seh de politicians talking bout Guyana feeding de Caribbean, but how we gon feed others when we can’t even afford to feed we self?. Dem boys seh is time we start looking out fuh we own belly before we start feeding others. Else we gon end up with all dem fruits and veggies on de Caribbean shelves, and we home here in Guyana, only smelling de mangoes we can’t afford to buy. Even some of dem funeral parlours blaming de cost of living on de price of coffin! Talk half. Leff half Related Similar Articles

Foreign Link players crowned champions in Mixed Doubles and Plus One events 2024 Caribbean Darts Cup in Jamaica Jul 31, 2024 Sports Norman Madhoo (left) and Christopher Lochan exhibit the Golden Arrowhead at Montego Bay Conference Centre after winning the Caribbean Cup Mixed Triples event. Kaieteur Sports – Norman Madhoo continued his outstanding run at the Championship Darts Latin America and Caribbean (CDLC) Tour in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Representing Foreign Link Darts Club, players Christopher Lochan, Shaundel Hyles, and Norman Madhoo won the Mixed Triples event. Additionally, Melissa Smartt partnered with Madhoo to secure the Mixed Doubles victory on Saturday at the recently concluded 2024 Caribbean Darts Cup Weekend #1 at Montego Bay Conference Centre. In the Carib-sponsored event, Team Florida emerged victorious overall with a total of 100 points. Team Bahamas secured the runner-up position with 94 points, followed by Trinidad and Tobago in third place with 74 points, while Guyana settled for fourth place with 67 points. Guyanese duo Norman Madhoo and Melissa Smartt clinched the Mixed Doubles title against Bahamians Rashad Sweeting and Elvise Kemp. Madhoo then teamed up with Christopher Lochan and Shaundel Hyles to claim the Mixed Triples championship, capping off a successful opening weekend. Meanwhile, Rashad Sweeting also helped Team Bahamas to secure the 2024 Teams event championship, with Florida finishing as runners-up. The Men’s Singles event was won by Florida’s Kristopher Abat, while the Men’s Doubles event went to Robin Albury and Shane Sawyer of the Bahamas. Trinidad and Tobago’s Karen Scott and Kimberli Rivas emerged as the Women’s Doubles champions. The tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards went to CDLC #1 Radesh Sweeting of the Bahamas in the Male category and Paula Murphy of Florida, who also won the Women’s Singles event, in the Female category. The Tour continues from October 4-6 in Santiago, Chile. Related Similar Articles

Persaud makes last ‘splash’ in Paris Jul 31, 2024 Sports Kaieteur Sports – Aleka Persaud delivered a sub-par performance yesterday in Paris, finishing fourth in Heat One of the Women’s 100m freestyle event at the 33rd Olympiad. Aleka Persaud Persaud entered the pool in France with a personal best and national record in the women’s 100m freestyle of 1:00.67, set at last year’s World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. However, the two-time Olympian swam 1:01.29 on Tuesday, finishing fourth behind Zimbabwe’s Paige van der Westhuizen (59.19s), 16-year-old Tilly Collymore of Grenada (58.84s), and Botswana’s Maxine Egner (58.98s). Rana Saadeldin from Sudan (1:04.72) finished behind Persaud. “It was good. It wasn’t the time I wanted, but I enjoyed the race and that’s what it’s about,” Persaud told Regional broadcaster, Sportsmax following the race. Persaud pointed out a sense of nervousness, stating “my heart was beating fast. It’s definitely different from Tokyo, my first Olympics. This is a different atmosphere. The crowd is involved in each race.” Persaud thanked her parents, various coaches and everyone that supported her Olympic journey. Of the five Guyanese athletes present at the Paris Olympics, Persaud, fellow swimmer Raekwon Noel, and table tennis player Chelsea Edghill have so far ended their participation. Meanwhile, up next, Emanuel Archibald and Aliyah Abrams will be in action at the Stade de France when track and field events begin over the weekend. On August 3, Archibald, the country’s leading sprinter, will compete in the men’s 100m preliminary round, while Abrams will compete in the women’s 400m on August 5. (Rawle Toney) Related Similar Articles

Roach included in Windies Championships XI squad to face South Africa in warm-up match Jul 31, 2024 Sports Kemar Roach SportsMax – Fast bowler Kemar Roach represents the most experienced figure in a West Indies Championship XI squad that includes a number of young prospects set to engage South Africa in a warm-up match from July 31 to August 3. Roach, 36, who missed the just-concluded three-match Test series against England due to a knee injury, now has the opportunity to prove his fitness to possibly break back into the Kraigg Brathwaite-led team for the upcoming two-match Test series against the Proteas scheduled to begin on August 7. The same is true for the others, namely Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Justin Greaves, who fell out of favour for Test team selection following sub-par performances in Australia earlier this year, as the warm-up match will be their shot at redemption. Following the Test series, West Indies and South Africa will cross swords in a three-match T20 series starting on August 23. Cricket West Indies (CWI), in making the announcement, said the warm-up match is a crucial opportunity to also engage several talented players that have either demonstrated consistent performances over multiple seasons or have shown impressive emerging talent. The selection of these players also forms part of CWI’s strategy to evaluate the readiness of potential squad members for the upcoming West Indies home Test Series against South Africa. According to CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, the focus is on assessing their battle readiness and potential contributions to the men’s Test team. “We are excited to see these players in action against a formidable South African side. This fixture is a valuable opportunity to assess their readiness and gauge their potential for the upcoming Test series. Each player selected has shown significant promise, and we are eager to see how they perform on this stage,” Bascombe said. He added that this match will serve as a significant test for these players, providing a platform to showcase their skills and further their case for inclusion in the senior team. West Indies Championship XI: Justin Greaves (Captain), Keacy Carty (Vice Captain), Jediah Blades, Joshua Bishop, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Bryan Charles, Amir Jangoo, Anderson Phillip, Nial Smith, Jeremy Solozano, Shamar Springer, Isai Thorne, Kevin Wickham, Kemar Roach Management: Floyd Reifer (Head coach), Ramesh Subasinge (Assistant coach), Jelani Baptise (Physiotherapist), Shayne Cooper (Strength & Conditioning coach), Keshavar Ramphal (Analyst) Related Similar Articles