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Google Workers Protest Cloud Contract With Israel's Government: Google employees are staging sit-ins and protests at company offices in New York and California ...
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Quick Glance: Google restructuring operations and relocating roles to 'hubs' to fund AI investments
- Google is implementing staff layoffs and transferring certain roles to 'hubs' to secure funds for artificial intelligence investments.
- The finance and real estate teams are being affected by the downsizing, with some roles being moved overseas.
- Through the consolidation of finance teams in Bangalore, Mexico City, Dublin, Chicago, and Atlanta, Google aims to enhance efficiency and operate around the clock.
- The restructuring is driven by the substantial shift towards artificial intelligence in the tech industry, prompting Google to allocate more resources to this domain.
Rwanda bill latest: Sunak says first Rwanda asylum flights will take off in '10-12 weeks' - BBC News
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Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
Goolsarran maintains that audit report on US$7.4b in Exxon’s expenses lacks structure
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/goolsarran-maintains-that-audit-report-on-us7-4b-in-exxons-expenses-lacks-structure/
Supreme Court will take up the legal fight over ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-ghost-guns-regulation-1a29729cf1bee46590d82ac46ab7b8f4
Fifty-nine cops graduate from Police Academy: -Constable Peroune best graduating student The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday officially welcomed the newest ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/20/news/guyana/fifty-nine-cops-graduate-from-police-academy/
Russia Threatens More Strikes on Ukraine Over US Aid: Russia threatened to step up strikes on Ukraine in response to the US vote to provide new military aid to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/russia-threatens-to-intensify-strikes-on-ukraine-over-us-aid
Sophia labourer killed by men who attempted to rob him of bike: A 23-year-old Sophia labourer was fatally shot on Sunday night after he resisted the efforts of ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/23/news/guyana/sophia-labourer-killed-by-men-who-attempted-to-rob-him-of-bike/
UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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Seawall vendors with permanent structures given marching orders: By Mia Anthony Vendors along the seawall between Camp Road and Vlissengen Road were yesterday ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/24/news/guyana/seawall-vendors-with-permanent-structures-given-marching-orders/
Vice President Harris announces final rules mandating minimum standards for nursing home staffing
apnews.com/article/nursing-homes-minimum-staffing-rules-harris-wisconsin-6dbc7bee56d321ddf012fcadf30dfe15
Quick Glance: Biden's Landmark Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes
- The Biden administration has implemented first-ever staffing requirements for nursing homes to enhance care quality.
- The rule mandates 24/7 registered nurses and a minimum of 3.48 hours of care per resident daily.
- Industry voices concerns over staff shortages, estimating a need for over 100,000 additional workers.
- The new regulations will be phased in and could potentially lead to facility closures for non-compliance.
No magic formula for success besides discipline, hard work - Guyana Chronicle: SHAWN Nathanael Gurcharran is the epitome of success in the finance industry ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/21/no-magic-formula-for-success-besides-discipline-hard-work/
South Korean Youth Activists Take Government to Court over Climate Crisis: In South Korea, a court heard from youth climate activists and their families ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/south_korean_youth_activists_take_government_to_court_over_climate_crisis
Rwanda bill: Government and Lords face another voting showdown: Rishi Sunak said there will be no more delays to his asylum plan and Parliament will sit and ...
bbc.com/news/uk-68871847
Dilapidated Stabroek Market roof collapses: The Stabroek Market wharf roof has collapsed, causing significant damage and losses for fish vendors in the area ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/17/news/guyana/dilapidated-stabroek-market-roof-collapses/
Senate passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after midnight deadline
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-81e991c9f82e77b2fe13f8a3e0e25349
GPL seeking to rent barge for power ship: In preparation for the arrival of a power ship, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) today advertised for the rental of a ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/18/news/guyana/gpl-seeking-to-rent-barge-for-power-ship/
62% of Uganda's forensic experts untrained, AG report: Only 14 of the 37 technical staff in the institution have undergone training ranging from basic to ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/62-of-uganda-s-forensic-experts-untrained-ag-report-4598246
As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage: Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/18/a-flash-flood-and-a-quiet-sale-highlight-indias-sikkims-hydro-problems
Food for the Poor donates industrial sewing machines to schools: As part of its commitment to supporting educational initiatives that empower students and ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/20/news/guyana/food-for-the-poor-donates-industrial-sewing-machines-to-schools/
Mon Repos housewife charged over narcotics: Chandrawattie Ghianchan, a 36-year-old housewife, of Lot 938 Pump Road, Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/20/news/guyana/mon-repos-housewife-charged-over-narcotics/
Modi Urges Strong Government Amid Global Unrest: India Votes: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as they gear up for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/modi-urges-strong-government-amid-global-unrest-india-votes
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Irish budget: Government ran €8.3bn surplus last year: The Irish government ran a budget surplus of €8.3bn (£7.1bn) last year.
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Rains in Sharjah: Remote work for government departments extended till April 17: Extra day allotted for work from home after heavy rains on Tuesday
gulfnews.com/uae/government/rains-in-sharjah-remote-work-for-government-departments-extended-till-april-17-1.102191005
Man charged with dangerous driving death of girl at Grass Field: Navindra Narine, aka Akash, a 20-year-old businessman has been charged with causing the death ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/17/news/guyana/man-charged-with-dangerous-driving-death-of-girl-at-grass-field/
Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.
nation.africa/kenya/news/education/performing-arts-to-be-compulsory-in-cbc-syllabus-says-machogu--4591304
GBTI hosts auto expo loan event: The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) held its first auto expo loan event at the Giftland Mall parking lot yesterday ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/gbti-hosts-auto-expo-loan-event/
Republican states urge Congress to reject DEI legislation: A host of Republican-led states are urging Congress to reject two Democrat-sponsored bills aimed at ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4597936-republican-states-urge-congress-reject-dei-legislation/
MPs summon minister Babalanda over caliber of newly appointed assistant RDCs: “What roles are the Assistant RDCs going to play that the RDCs and Deputy RDCs are ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/mps-summon-minister-babalanda-over-caliber-of-newly-appointed-assistant-rdcs-4600606
$420.1M road upgrades completed in Kwakwani: Residents of Kwakwani, located in Region Ten (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice), are benefitting from major ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/12/news/guyana/420-1m-road-upgrades-completed-in-kwakwani/
Women-owned logistics firm receives financing from NewHayven: NewHayven Merchant Bank (NHMB), has issued a press release stating that it has “effectively ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/16/news/guyana/women-owned-logistics-firm-receives-financing-from-newhayven/
UG graduates first batch of food scientists: The University of Guyana has announced that it has graduated its first ever batch of food scientists and looks ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/11/news/guyana/ug-graduates-first-batch-of-food-scientists/
Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
apnews.com/article/biden-china-steel-tariffs-union-workers-0399b0450b67086ca86edc43ac45e5e9
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Do Kwon Lost to the SEC. The U.S. Is Piling Up Other Crypto Wins, Too.: The decision was the latest in a series of federal court wins bolstering regulators’ ...
wsj.com/finance/currencies/do-kwon-lost-to-the-sec-the-u-s-is-piling-up-other-crypto-wins-too-6c12bdde
Man dies after crashing into utility pole at Corentyne: A 38-year-old man died after he lost control of the car he was driving, which collided with a utility ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/15/news/guyana/man-dies-after-crashing-into-utility-pole-at-corentyne/
Teachers strike has proven Guyanese from all races, communities can come together on issues – GTUC
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/23/news/guyana/teachers-strike-has-proven-guyanese-from-all-races-communities-can-come-together-on-issues-gtuc/
Police Force transitions from promotional exams to core courses: The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has disclosed that as part of its efforts to modernise the ...
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Minor in Golden Grove school battery to be charged: A pre-charge report has been drawn up for the child involved in the altercation with Golden Grove student ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/11/news/guyana/minor-in-golden-grove-school-battery-to-be-charged/
Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
apnews.com/article/japan-philippines-trilateral-kishida-marcos-biden-03e6288c5b5155af1bb693a464de875d
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
Paul Cheong tipped to head GuySuCo: President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that a new management team is set to take the helm at the Guyana Sugar Corporation ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/17/news/guyana/paul-cheong-tipped-to-head-guysuco/
Technical issue caused early morning power outage yesterday – Nandlall: Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) Manage-ment Committee Head Kesh Nandlall said that ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/15/news/guyana/technical-issue-caused-early-morning-power-outage-yesterday-nandlall/
Sophia labourer fatally shot during robbery bid: Sophia labourer Alvin Griffith, 22, was fatally shot last night after two men tried to relieve him of his ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/22/news/guyana/sophia-labourer-fatally-shot-during-robbery-bid/
Government suffers fresh Rwanda Bill defeat in Lords: Peers maintain stand-off with government over flagship controversial Rwanda deportation plan.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68831697
Takeaways: Iran's attack on Israel raises fears of a wider war: The unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel early Sunday ratcheted up regional tensions ...
apnews.com/article/iran-israel-attack-hamas-biden-8ffb1a81e6769bb1d27c849e6108da36
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death over $12bn fraud: State media says Truong My Lan’s crimes eroded public trust in ruling Communist party
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Quick Glance: Death Sentence for Real Estate Tycoon in Vietnam's Largest Fraud Case
- Truong My Lan, a prominent businesswoman and real estate tycoon, was sentenced to death in Vietnam's largest financial fraud case, marking a shocking development in the country's escalating anti-corruption campaign.
- Born in 1956, Lan founded the Van Thinh Phat company with her family in 1992, which grew to become one of Vietnam's richest real estate firms linked to some of Ho Chi Minh's most valuable properties.
- She was accused of using the bank as her cash cow, illegally controlling it between 2012 and 2022, and using thousands of 'ghost companies' in Vietnam and abroad to give loans to herself and her allies.
- Her arrest in October 2022 falls within a period of increased anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam ramping up since 2022, impacting the country's economic outlook and unsettling foreign investors.
Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
apnews.com/article/biden-australia-assange-wikileaks-2cd31cf5a9983f3523a7c3de72b5078e
Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f
Cassava bread, milk fudge manufacturers secure GNBS standards mark: The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) says it certified two new local manufacturers ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/24/news/guyana/cassava-bread-milk-fudge-manufacturers-secure-gnbs-standards-mark/
Lime Dam housewife jailed for 18 months on assault charges: Niomi Carter, a 26-year-old housewife of Lime Dam, Queenstown, Essequibo Coast was charged with three ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/22/news/guyana/lime-dam-housewife-jailed-for-18-months-on-assault-charges/
UG’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology gets first international accreditation for Petroleum Engineering courses - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/22/ugs-faculty-of-engineering-and-technology-gets-first-international-accreditation-for-petroleum-engineering-courses/
Appeal of ruling in GTU case will not hinder commitment to teachers - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/21/appeal-of-ruling-in-gtu-case-will-not-hinder-commitment-to-teachers/
NBS mortgagors saw rebate of $850m last year: Mortgagors with the New Building Society (NBS) saw rebates of $800m for 2022 and $850m for 2023 after a decision to ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/12/news/guyana/nbs-mortgagors-saw-rebate-of-850m-last-year/
Massy and Rotary join forces to repair greenhouse at Cheshire Home: Massy Distribution Guyana, as part of its Forces for Good Initiative, recently donated US$5 ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/23/news/guyana/massy-and-rotary-join-forces-to-repair-greenhouse-at-cheshire-home/
Detective series Bergerac confirmed for return featuring Jersey locations: A new series of Bergerac has been commissioned with six dramas being filmed over the ...
itv.com/news/channel/2024-04-12/detective-series-bergerac-confirmed-for-return-featuring-jersey-locations
The Hidden Costs of Homeownership Are Skyrocketing: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes and maintenance costs show little sign of abating ...
wsj.com/economy/housing/housing-affordability-taxes-insurance-costs-rise-bca64df1
Guytrac owner Hareshnarine ‘Chiney’ Sugrim dies: Well-known businessman Hareshnarine ‘Chiney’ Sugrim, owner of Guyana Tractor and Equipment (Guytrac) and the ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/15/news/guyana/guytrac-owner-hareshnarine-chiney-sugrim-dies/
Over 440 families in Region Three to benefit from housing Units: Contractors are mobilizing and construction is ongoing for some 440, low-moderate and ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/20/news/guyana/over-440-families-in-region-three-to-benefit-from-housing-units/
Collapse of section of ‘Stabroek roof’ end result of years of neglect by APNU-led City Council - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/17/collapse-of-section-of-stabroek-roof-end-result-of-years-of-neglect-by-apnu-led-city-council/
Opposition welcomes High Court ruling on GTU strike: The Opposition APNU+AFC considers as a significant reaffirmation of workers’ rights ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/opposition-welcomes-high-court-ruling-on-gtu-strike/
‘We’ll crumble the foundation of the haters’ - Guyana Chronicle: ATTEMPTS to divide the Guyanese community abroad remain fruitless as President Dr ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/23/well-crumble-the-foundation-of-the-haters/
Water Taxi Operation Notice: Commuters travelling between Georgetown and Vreed-en-Hoop via water taxis are advised that the boarding and disembarking of ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/17/news/guyana/water-taxi-operation-notice/
GPL still mum on rental costs for Turkish power ship: The Guyana Power and Light (GPL), remains in the dark on the costs for the rental of the powership from ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/17/news/guyana/gpl-still-mum-on-rental-costs-for-turkish-power-ship/
Guard gets one year over unlicensed gun, another pleads not guilty: Two security guards, Mahendranaught Swamber, 60-year-old of Yarrowkabra ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/18/news/guyana/guard-gets-one-year-over-unlicensed-gun-another-pleads-not-guilty/
GRULAC must renew commitments to protect rights of Indigenous Peoples: - Sukhai tells conference Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/19/news/guyana/grulac-must-renew-commitments-to-protect-rights-of-indigenous-peoples/
Quarrie miner charged with murdering Venezuelan: Cane Vincent, a 24-year-old miner of Quarrie Village, Region Nine was charged yesterday with the murder of ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/24/news/guyana/quarrie-miner-charged-with-murdering-venezuelan/
First photo of Insta-famous magpie released: The first photo of a famous magpie has been released after it was revealed the bird is due to be reunited with a ...
news.com.au/technology/science/animals/first-photo-of-instafamous-molly-the-magpie-as-it-is-set-to-be-returned-to-family-under-a-few-conditions/news-story/d666cd8e1bffb9e8e1847bde949da377
How the Cost of Living is affecting people: Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in the area of Fyrish, Corentyne, Berbice about the rising cost of ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/22/news/guyana/how-the-cost-of-living-is-affecting-people-34/
Bullying of Queenstown student to be treated as ‘urgent and serious’ – Ministry of Education
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/15/news/guyana/bullying-of-queenstown-student-to-be-treated-as-urgent-and-serious-ministry-of-education/
Guyana highlights Venezuela’s threat to regional stability at 2024 Concordia Americas Summit
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/24/news/guyana/guyana-highlights-venezuelas-threat-to-regional-stability-at-2024-concordia-americas-summit/
IDB-Invest to provide US$25m for Unicomer complex at Farm: The private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) yesterday sealed an agreement to ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/16/news/guyana/idb-invest-to-provide-us25m-for-unicomer-complex-at-farm/
‘False and Baseless’ - Guyana Chronicle: THE Government of Guyana has staunchly rejected the allegations of discrimination against Afro-Guyanese that were made ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/20/false-and-baseless/
Karawab man dies in mining pit collapse: A 47-year-old miner died on Sunday after a mining pit collapsed in the Puruni Backdam, Puruni River, Region 7 ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/16/news/guyana/karawab-man-dies-in-mining-pit-collapse/
Thirty-nine persons receive naturalisation certificates: The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Immigration Support Services ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/19/news/guyana/thirty-nine-persons-receive-naturalisation-certificates/
20 years after Abu Ghraib photos, survivors tell their stories in court: The survivors recount horrific experiences of sexual assault, beatings ...
trtworld.com/discrimination/20-years-after-abu-ghraib-photos-survivors-tell-their-stories-in-court-17759410
DPP returns Vreed-en-Hoop businessman’s illegal gun case file to police for further investigation
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/11/news/guyana/dpp-returns-vreed-en-hoop-businessmans-illegal-gun-case-file-to-police-for-further-investigation/
Yarrowkabra man remanded after pleading guilty over shotgun: Sheldon Harry, age 42 years and Woolford Harry, age 78 years both of Yarrowkabra ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/18/news/guyana/yarrowkabra-man-remanded-after-pleading-guilty-over-shotgun/
Economic Services Committee rebuffs invitation to meet with PM on GPL: In the midst of the inconvenience brought about by the recent spate of blackouts along the ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/19/news/guyana/economic-services-committee-rebuffs-invitation-to-meet-with-pm-on-gpl/
Judge’s ruling in GTU case dismantled `salutary’ principle in relation to strikes – gov’t
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/20/news/guyana/judges-ruling-in-gtu-case-dismantled-salutary-principle-in-relation-to-strikes-govt/
Holder skirts around claims of racism, marginalisation in PNC-R - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/19/holder-skirts-around-claims-of-racism-marginalisation-in-pnc-r/
Denzel Southwell breaks barriers as Guyana’s first homegrown offshore driller - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/20/denzel-southwell-breaks-barriers-as-guyanas-first-homegrown-offshore-driller/
Starbucks opens new store at MovieTowne: Starbucks has announced the opening of its second store in Guyana. As part of its continued expansion plans in the ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/16/news/guyana/starbucks-opens-new-store-at-movietowne/
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