American Airlines flight to Guyana returns to Miami after passenger allegedly threatens crew
AN American Airlines flight bound for Guyana diverted back to the Miami International Airport on Thursday evening after a passenger allegedly threatened a flight attendant during the aircraft’s ascent. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff aboard a Boeing 737 MAX 8. “While we were climbing out, he rushed the flight attendants in the back of […]
Reparations and the courage of historical accountability: President Ali and CARICOM are right
Dear Editor, PRESIDENT, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s position and that of CARICOM on reparations deserve firm support. The passage of time does not, in itself, extinguish responsibility for historical wrongs, consequences of which endure. In his interview with ITV News correspondent Robert Moore, published ahead of King Charles III’s forthcoming visit to Guyana, President Ali […]
Political naivety is no substitute for political understanding
Dear Editor, HADIYYAH Mohamed’s letter, “Jagdeo’s political desperation and the PPP’s fear of a changing Guyana,” reveals more about the writer’s grasp of politics than about Jagdeo. Her claim that Jagdeo’s willingness to engage APNU signals desperation and fear of WIN is nonsense. Seeking support is not desperation, it is Politics 101, as parties win […]
Partnerships for Lasting Prosperity
THE boom in Guyana’s economy offers a chance to build stronger international partnerships that benefit far more than just the extraction of natural resources. Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips’ appeal to Canadian investors to look at opportunities in agriculture, energy, infrastructure and other new industries is thus timely and strategically important. At a reception […]
How one rule change is altering the face of one-day cricket
ENGLAND had just been beaten by Sri Lanka in the second one-day international at Headingley and coach Brendon McCullum was speaking to his players in the dressing room. “The game is slightly different now,” he said. “The ball is playing a massive part.” The difference McCullum referenced is reverse swing – the way an older […]
Nabi, Rashid and quicks lead Afghanistan to tri-series title
AFGHANISTAN lifted the ODI tri-series trophy in style, comprehensively beating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the final in Sharjah. They were clinical with bat and ball throughout the competition, capping off with a performance that also saw great fielding on Friday. Scores: Afghanistan 170 for 3 (Zadran 70*, Rahmat 43, Nyamhuri 2-43) beat Zimbabwe 169 […]
Arsenal fear Saka could be out for two months
ARSENAL fears Bukayo Saka could miss a minimum of six weeks with the quadriceps injury he sustained in their Champions League tie against Bayern Munich. The 25-year-old will undergo an MRI scan on Friday afternoon to better assess the problem, which forced him off in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena. Fluid around the […]
Parvinder Awana appointed chairperson of Junior Selection Committee
PARVINDER Awana has been appointed chairperson of BCCI’s Junior Selection Committee, the board announced on Friday (October 23) via a media release. Awana’s name was recommended by the Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape following an interview process. Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel and Arjun Yadav are the others in the committee with […]
Counties interested in Anderson after Lancashire exit
JAMES Anderson will have options to extend his legendary playing career after being told he will not be given a new contract by Lancashire. A number of counties are keen to speak to the 44-year-old if he decides to continue playing next summer. Anderson will leave Old Trafford following Lancashire’s decision to release him from […]
GIA and Waramuri Primary clash in Courts Optical Pee Wee final today
GEORGETOWN International Academy (GIA) and Waramuri Primary are ready to contest the finals of the Courts Optical Pee Wee Football competition today at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue. Petra Director, Troy Mendonca, says the goal is developmental, but the competitive spirit of the teams has stood out this year as teams have […]
