GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Guyana is projected to save more than US $80 million by 2027 by increasing local production of corn, soya, beans, and hatching eggs, and reducing the country’s reliance on imports. President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali shared these projections during the International Business Conference 2024 at the Marriott Hotel in Kingston, Georgetown, on Tuesday evening. The savings and earnings are expected by the end of 2027. Guyana is developing a competitive export sector aimed at expanding global partnerships. “We have to look at ways we will save the export utilisation of foreign currency. By the end of…
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Sjava Warns Against The Dangers Of Social Media Feedback For Artists. Renowned musician Sjava has raised an important point regarding the impact of social media on the creative process of artists, particularly musicians. Sjava Warns Against The Dangers Of Social Media Feedback For Artists In a recent post, he expressed his concern that easy access to fans’ comments and opinions could significantly undermine the artistry of musicians. Sjava‘s statement highlights the delicate balance that artists must maintain between connecting with their audience and staying true to their artistic vision. He argues that constant exposure to public opinion can create a…
Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Sidney Crosby just keeps climbing franchise and league leaderboards. on Wednesday, he became the 10th player in NHL history to reach 1,600 career points. Crosby, 37, assisted on a Bryan Rust power-play goal that put Pittsburgh on the board in the first period of its regular season bout with the Buffalo Sabres. Reaching the career milestone in 1,277 games, Crosby is the fifth-fastest player in league history to tally 1,600 career points. He trails only Wayne Gretzky (667 games), Mario Lemieux (812), Marcel Dionne (1,164) and Jaromir Jagr (1,274), as they achieved the feat quicker.Jagr was…
Zanuta, occupied West Bank – When the villagers of Zanuta fled their homes last year, chased out by Israeli settler attacks, they took their keys with them. For the 300 or so days that they spent living in tents in al-Dhaheriya, about 30km (19 miles) away, they kept their keys, in the hope that they would be able to return to their homes. On August 21, after a legal battle, some villagers did return. But their keys were of no use. Instead, the sight that greeted them was a reminder of the precarious nature of life for Palestinians in the…
What to KnowFamily members of Lyle and Erik Menendez gathered Wednesday at a news conference in downtown Los Angeles.The gathering of roughly two dozen family members comes as LA County’s top prosecutor reviews new evidence in the case that led to their convictions and life prison sentences. The review hinges on a letter that Erik Menendez wrote to his cousin that his attorneys say corroborates claims of sexual abuse by his father just nine months before their parents were killed. Family members of Lyle and Erik Menendez added their voices Wednesday to a new push for the brothers’ release after…
Secretary Antony J. Blinken As President Biden often says, so much of our future will be written in the Indo-Pacific. During my travels to Laos, I underscored the importance of the U.S.-ASEAN Comprehensive Partnership, which continues to deliver for our people: improving maternal and child health, supporting sustainable development, healing the wounds of war, and investing in the potential of – and ties between – our people. That focus on the needs and on the aspirations of our combined one billion people is what animated our work this week at the ASEAN-U.S. Summit and at the East Asia Summit. These…
Yanga Chief Celebrates His Birthday With “Same To You” EP Release. In a heartfelt gesture to his fans, Yanga Chief released a surprise EP, Same To You, on his birthday. The surprise drop, which coincides with his special day, showcases his growth as an artist and his commitment to connecting with his audience. Yanga Chief Celebrates His Birthday With “Same To You” EP Release Yanga Chief took to social media to announce the release, stating, “Same To You EP 💿 OUT NOW. Thought I’d give you something on my Bday.” This thoughtful approach not only celebrates his milestone but also…
Shohei Ohtani delivered yet another “Are you not entertained?” moment for MLB fans on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers star put an exclamation point on his team’s battle against the New York Mets in Game 3 of the NLCS. With the Dodgers already leading 4-0 in the eighth inning, Ohtani came up to bat with two on and only one out. In what can only be described as a vulgar display of power, Ohtani turned on a 1-0 cutter from Tylor Megill and absolutely smoked it. The ball landed halfway up the upper deck at Citi Field, curving around the…
The incident is the latest between China and Japan around disputed islands in the East China Sea.China’s coastguard said it ordered a Japanese fishing vessel to leave the country’s territorial waters after it “illegally” entered an area surrounding a disputed group of islands in the East China Sea. A spokesperson for Beijing’s coastguard said on Thursday it “took necessary control measures in accordance with the law, warned [the ship] and expelled it” during the incursion into waters around the Diaoyu Islands – which Tokyo calls the Senkaku Islands – on October 15-16. “We urge the Japanese side to immediately stop…
The father of a 4-year-old boy found dead in his Harlem apartment, apparently malnourished, has now been arrested in the case, hours after the mother was charged, according to police and law enforcement sources. Laron Modlin was charged with criminally negligent homicide and endangering the welfare of a child — the same offenses the boy’s mother was charged with on Monday. The 25-year-old Modlin has two sealed arrests from 2015, the details of which weren’t clear. It also wasn’t known if he had an attorney. Police did not state whether Modlin lived in the apartment where the boy, identified by…