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Exxon misses on Q1 profit despite big gains in Guyana: Exxon Mobil Corp on Friday missed analysts' estimates with a 28% year-on-year drop in first quarter ...
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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/
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/
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/
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/
What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding?: Dubai has been hit by record floods, sparking misleading speculation about cloud seeding.
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Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour: Scientists say it's highly unlikely cloud seeding is responsible for the heavy ...
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/here-s-why-experts-don-t-think-cloud-seeding-played-a-role-in-dubai-s-downpour-1.6851554
Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
How do trees and green spaces enhance our health? - Harvard Health: Trees enhance our lives by releasing oxygen, reducing pollution, and preventing ...
health.harvard.edu/blog/how-do-trees-and-green-spaces-enhance-our-health-202404193034
Quick Glance: Benefits of Trees and Green Spaces on Health
- Trees contribute to reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality.
- Shade-providing trees help reduce heat stress and prevent heat-related illnesses.
- Children benefit from green spaces by exhibiting improved behavior, attention, and mood.
- Green spaces in communities promote safety, social interaction, and enhance quality of life.
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/
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/
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/
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/
Dubai airport: Full schedule resumes after flooding chaos: Emirates airline has apologised for the disruption, saying its response was far from "perfect".
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68864207
Watch: Dubai billionaire takes metro to go to office during heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-dubai-billionaire-takes-metro-to-go-to-office-during-heavy-rains
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/
Ramps, Exxon facing complaint that US$4.4m equipment declared as worth US$12.1b: Ramps Logistics Guyana (RLG) has once again found itself before the courts on ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/26/news/guyana/ramps-exxon-facing-complaint-that-us4-4m-equipment-declared-as-worth-us12-1b/
At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: Neighborhoods submerged and residents stranded on roofs as downpours intensify.
cnn.com/2024/04/24/africa/kenya-flash-floods-intl-latam/
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/
Flooding in Tanzania has killed 155 people as heavy rains continue in Eastern Africa
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Quick Glance: Devastating Impact of Heavy Rains in Tanzania
- In Tanzania, the heavy rains that triggered flooding and landslides due to El Nino have resulted in the loss of at least 155 lives.
- The torrential rains, accompanied by strong winds, have caused significant damage, including the destruction of crops, homes, and infrastructure.
- Kenya has recorded about 45 fatalities since the start of the rainy season in March, including 13 from floods in the capital Nairobi.
- The UN humanitarian response agency OCHA reports that in Somalia, the Gu rains have led to severe floods, resulting in at least four deaths and affecting or displacing over 800 people.
A year’s worth of rain plunges normally dry Dubai underwater: A year’s worth of rain unleashed immense flash flooding in Dubai Tuesday as roads turned into ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate/
PAHO TEAM ARRIVES IN T&T: A team from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) arrived in Trinidad today.
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Indar slams contractors for delinquent work: Minister in the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar this morning berated several delinquent contractors for ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/26/news/guyana/indar-slams-contractors-for-delinquent-work/
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/
Complaint filed in Koblenz: Ahrtal survivors defend themselves against the end of the investigation
n-tv.de/panorama/Ahrtal-Hinterbliebene-wehren-sich-gegen-Ermittlungs-Ende-article24893791.html
UAE: Missing teenager in Sharjah found safe - News | Khaleej Times: His father thanked everyone who participated in the search mission despite the challenges ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-missing-teenager-in-sharjah-found-safe
Look: Nasa releases images of UAE's flooded areas after heavy rains - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Look: NASA Reveals Images of UAE's Flooded Areas After Heavy Rains
- The US space agency NASA has unveiled photos of flooded areas in the UAE following heavy rains that struck various parts of the Emirates.
- A 'slow-moving storm' system by NASA battered the Gulf states, dropping more rain in some cities than in a typical year.
- The images show that parts of Abu Dhabi were also inundated by the storms, with the Sheikh Zayed Road covered in water on April 19, along with flooded areas in Khalifa City and Zayed City visible.
- The unprecedented rains disrupted life in the country, but swift efforts from the government, public, and companies have helped the country quickly return to normalcy.
Russian authorities call for evacuations due to flooding: People in some regions of Russia have been battling floods for weeks. Thousands of houses have already ...
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Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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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/
Governor Ododo seeks FG’s help to tackle insecurity, flooding in Kogi: Mr Ododo said that Kogi, as a transit state that borders 10 other states ...
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Watch: Heavy rains cause malls in Dubai to flood, water to gush through ceilings - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/watch-heavy-rains-cause-malls-in-dubai-to-flood-water-to-gush-through-ceilings
East Ruimveldt man stabbed to death during scuffle: Detectives in Regional Division 4’A’ are investigating the murder of 52-year-old Shawn George of Vlissengen ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/25/news/guyana/east-ruimveldt-man-stabbed-to-death-during-scuffle/
Members of six Amerindian villages decry widespread sex crimes: -call for governmental, NGO intervention A delegation representing six Amerindian villages ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/26/news/guyana/members-of-six-amerindian-villages-decry-widespread-sex-crimes/
Thousands have to leave their homes: Masses of water flood Nairobi after heavy rain
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Massive floods threaten tens of millions as intense rains batter southern China: Heavy rains hammered southern China on the weekend, flooding homes ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/china/china-guangdong-floods-intl-hnk/
Before and after: See Dubai flooding from space: Unprecedented, torrential rainfall plunged parts of the United Arab Emirates underwater last week ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/weather/dubai-flooding-before-after-satellite-climate/
Kenya floods leave 70 dead as truck is swept away in deluge: At least 70 people have died from country-wide flooding in Kenya, a government spokesperson said ...
cnn.com/2024/04/26/africa/kenya-flooding-intl/
Dubai, Sharjah private schools extend distance learning as students, teachers face post-flood challenges - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-private-schools-urged-to-extend-distance-learning-for-students-facing-post-flood-challenges
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/
Sharjah: Life slowly returning to normalcy after rains - News | Khaleej Times: Earlier, the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management confirmed the reopening of ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-life-slowly-returning-to-normalcy-after-rains
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/
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/
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/
Heavy Rains and a Water Spout Hit Southern China: Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.
nytimes.com/2024/04/21/world/asia/china-rain-hong-kong-waterspout.html
Video: Meet UAE braveheart who saved 5 lives in viral Dubai-flood rescue - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/video-meet-the-brave-heart-who-saved-5-lives-in-viral-underpass-rescue-during-dubai-floods
City chamber outraged at abuse of roads by heavy-duty trucks: -calls for action from gov’t, police The Georgetown Chamber of Com-merce and Industry yesterday ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/26/news/guyana/city-chamber-outraged-at-abuse-of-roads-by-heavy-duty-trucks/
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/
Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman: By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a ...
smh.com.au/world/middle-east/heavy-rains-lash-uae-region-as-the-death-toll-in-oman-flooding-rises-20240417-p5fke3.html
Severe flooding expected in parts of southern China: State media has reported that flooding seen “once in a century” is expected in southern China ...
dw.com/en/severe-flooding-expected-in-parts-of-southern-china/a-68883271
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/
Kura announces road closures in Nairobi due to flooding: Motorists urged to be cautious while driving.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/kura-announces-road-closures-in-nairobi-due-to-flooding-4601706
Dubai airport delays continue as UAE struggles to recover from floods: The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever ...
apnews.com/article/uae-rain-flood-recovery-dubai-airport-travel-a0fb046e15b39f126a16e5a599a7b313
No vendor being moved from seawall but everybody has to comply with rules – Edghill
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/25/news/guyana/no-vendor-being-moved-from-seawall-but-everybody-has-to-comply-with-rules-edghill/
Man charged over 71.2 kgs of cocaine: Tyrone Hamilton yesterday appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse at the Diamond/Grove Magistrate’s Court in relation to ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/26/news/guyana/man-charged-over-71-2-kgs-of-cocaine/
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/
Executives from Cuban power company here for talks: Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday facilitated a meeting between the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/25/news/guyana/executives-from-cuban-power-company-here-for-talks/
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/
18 Dead After Heavy Rain in Oman: Schools Close, Evacuations Ongoing: The neighboring United Arab Emirates also experienced its largest rainfall in 75 years ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/oman-flood-rain-emirates-deaths.html
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/
Massive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong, threatening millions: BEIJING: Major rivers, waterways and reservoirs in China's Guangdong ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-flood-river-guangdong-4281016
Quick Glance: Massive Flooding Threatens Millions in China's Guangdong
- Major rivers, waterways, and reservoirs in China's Guangdong province are at risk of dangerous floods, putting over 127 million people in jeopardy.
- Local weather officials highlighted the severity of the situation, with certain river sections experiencing rare spikes in water levels, prompting emergency responses.
- The province has been hit by heavy rainfall and strong winds due to severe convective weather, affecting various parts of China in recent weeks.
- Reports of flooding, evacuations, power outages, and school closures have emerged, signaling the need for emergency preparedness and relief efforts to mitigate the impact of the flooding.
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/
Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-middle-east-68833955
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/
This Dubai hero drove all night to rescue people stranded in floods - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/all-night-rescue-mission-dubai-man-helps-pregnant-nurse-old-couple-tourists-stranded-in-flood
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/
Sharjah flood-relief volunteers reach breaking point; members suffer from illness, exhaustion - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-flood-relief-volunteers-reach-breaking-point-members-suffer-from-illness-exhaustion
Quick Glance: Sharjah Flood-Relief Volunteers Struggle with Exhaustion and Illness
- Hundreds of families in Sharjah affected by the floods are in dire need of help, while volunteers who have been aiding in flood relief for the past five days are now on the brink of burnout.
- Despite the arduous conditions, many volunteers are showing visible signs of exhaustion, while others have succumbed to illness due to prolonged exposure to contaminated waters.
- Efforts to pump out the floodwaters remain sluggish, with the stagnant, dirty water posing significant health risks and becoming a breeding ground for dangerous diseases and pathogens like dengue, cholera, and diarrhea.
- Efforts to alleviate the distress caused by the floods have also mobilized hundreds of volunteers from local organizations like Markaz Dubai, operating in areas such as Sharjah's industrial area, Al Majaz, Abu Shagara, and others.
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/
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/
‘Vile’ attacks on New York diaspora not a surprise - Guyana Chronicle: THE “vile” attacks meted out by Opposition operatives, Rickford Burke and Mark Benschop ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/26/vile-attacks-on-new-york-diaspora-not-a-surprise/
In pictures: UAE begins cleanup after deadly rain, floods: Authorities and communities across the United Arab Emirates were clearing debris on Wednesday after at ...
reuters.com/pictures/pictures-uae-begins-cleanup-after-deadly-rain-floods-2024-04-17/
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/
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