Daily Archive: Tuesday, March 24, 2020

(Trinidad Express) A Trinidad born principal of a school in New York has died from complications caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus.

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI,  (Reuters) – India ordered a 21-day lockdown of its 1.3 billion people on Tuesday to try to protect the world’s second most populous country from the coronavirus spreading around the world.

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab today issued London’s strongest warning yet about the severe consequences for any government illegally sworn in here as a result of the disputed March 2nd General Elections and those involved.

In light of the coronavirus threat, the Supreme Court of Judicature today said that with effect from yesterday and subject to the decision of the hearing judge, all pending matters in the High Court in all three Counties are adjourned for at least one month to a date on or after 20th April, 2020.

Pioneering businessman Yesu Persaud has called on President David Granger  to take steps to ensure the preservation of democracy in Guyana.

(Trinidad Express) Thirty five Trinidad and Tobago nationals who flew out of England hoping to return home on Monday, but were left stranded with the closure of this country’s borders, have been taken in by the Government of Barbados.

(Trinidad Guardian) While Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s administration battles to secure Trinidad and Tobago against the COVID-19 crisis, he’s admitted to continuing to be a troubled parent since his daughter is in COVID “Ground Zero” in New York.

(Trinidad Guardian) Citizens of this county who lose their jobs as a result of the measures being put in place to curb the spread of COVID-19 will be able to access a Salary Relief Grant of $1,500 a month for the next three months, Finance Minister Colm Imbert announced yesterday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) As the world mourns the death of late superstar Kenny Rogers, producer of the Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival Walter Elmore remembers the American singer-songwriter as a fabulous human being to work with.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Andrew Holness has extended the time for schools to remain closed until the end of Easter, as the Government maintains measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

(Jamaica Star) Dancehall artiste Elephant Man and actor and night club operator Garfield ‘Bad Boy Trevor’ Reid will have to answer to various charges in court stemming from separate COVID-19 related incidents.

GENEVA/LONDON,  (Reuters) – The United States could become the global epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization said today, as Britain went into lockdown.

TOKYO/ATHENS, (Reuters) – Japan and the Olympics movement decided today to delay this year’s Tokyo Games into 2021 as the coronavirus crisis obliterated the world’s last major imminent sporting event.

(Trinidad Guardian) There’s no way home for a group of Trinidad and Tobago nationals now stranded in Suriname after this country shut down its borders on Sunday in an attempt to control COVID-19 here.

(Trinidad Guardian)  Of the 51 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Trinidad and Tobago, only one patient is in an Intensive Care Unit while five are warded at the High Dependency Unit at the Couva Hospital.

Dr. William Adu-Krow, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/ WHO) country representative in Guyana, believes it is time for a lockdown or stricter measures to be put in place to prevent large gatherings to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo wants all statements of poll (SOPs) for votes cast in Region Four at the March 2 general and regional elections to be produced to the court by the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM).

More businesses have begun implementing measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Dear Editor, Worldwide measures to prevent, protect against and respond to COVID-19, including social isolation, school closure, reduced hours/days at workplaces, are resulting in lack of employment, reduced money for households, especially poor and vulnerable ones, increased stress and tension and increased reports of all forms of gender-based violence, exploitation and child abuse.

A 48-year-old businessman was yesterday remanded to prison after he was charged with the murders of Imogene Gordon and Royston John, the Linden couple who were fatally stabbed last Wednesday at Wismar, Linden.

Dear Editor, In this unsettling and turbulent time in Guyana, we are witnessing  a terrible conflict that we have never seen before in our history, and with the greatest of care,  this must be resolved as quickly as possible for the safety, security and well-being of all Guyanese.

TORONTO/TOKYO, (Reuters) – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games because of the coronavirus pandemic, IOC member Dick Pound said yesterday.

Gudakesh Motie is the latest Guyanese bowler to join the 100 first class wickets club, a feat that has motivated him to double that over the next few seasons.

Dear Editor, Since the debacle of general and regional elections on 2nd March 2020 there have been local calls and veiled foreign threats of sanctions if a government is installed on the basis of results which lack credibility.

Days after the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) condemned the police for an “aggressive” posture towards members of the political parties and observer teams during the electoral process, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday defended its actions.

The Centre for Guyanese Progress has handed out scholarships to three underprivileged students.

Dear Editor, I write this letter to APNU+AFC on behalf of myself and friends who have been following events closely.

The driver who fled on Saturday night after he allegedly struck down and killed pedal cyclist Vibert Tyrell on Brickdam has surrendered to the police.

Dear Editor, I refer to the letter titled `GHK Lall letters abetting the riggers of the 2020 general elections’ (SN March 23). 

Guyana Goldfields Inc (GGI) yesterday said it has become aware that a statement of claim was filed on March 18, 2020 with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to commence a proposed class action lawsuit against the Company and its former President and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Caldwell.

With the threat of the coronavirus (CoViD-19) epidemic rising, CONCACAF, the football governing body for the Caribbean, Central and North America, has officially cancelled the 2020 Women’s U17 Championship and 2020 Futsal tournament.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) on March 15, announced the postponement of the last two rounds of its marquee first-class championship as a precautionary measure to dodge the impact of the deadly new coronavirus. 

Dear Editor, Come April 1st – All Fool’s Day – an identifiably vulnerable section of the population will be required to queue for indeterminably long periods to collect pensions at the various branches of the Guyana Post Office Corporation.

A Jamaican businessman was yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with possession of marijuana for trafficking.

The United States National Security Council (NSC) yesterday issued a Twitter statement in support of democracy here.

Amid the hysteria due to the global new Coronavirus pandemic, Guyana’s table tennis player Miguel Wong, who is currently in Germany fortifying his table tennis craft, is embracing the unique opportunity to eat, sleep and breathe table tennis after being quarantined at the facility where he trains. 

Dear Editor, In these troubling political times, you may find these quotes appropriate.

Dear Editor, Mia Mottley, the Chair of Caricom said on withdrawing her elections experts from Guyana on Tuesday night: “It is clear that there are forces that do not want to see the votes recounted for whatever reason”.

A newspaper vendor was yesterday remanded to prison after being faced with three armed robbery charges.

President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA) Steve Ninvalle and Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) Aubrey Hutson yesterday weighed in on the Olympic Games in Tokyo which International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound said yesterday would be postponed.

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Several more U.S. governors yesterday joined the procession of states ordering millions of Americans to stay at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, while President Trump signaled he’s considering a move in the opposite direction.

With the Coronavirus pandemic putting a halt to cricket tournaments nationwide, Spice XI strolled to a comfortable six-wicket win over Belle Vue Sports Club in a practice match on Sunday at Belle Vue Community Center, West Demerara.

Dear Editor, I was a teenager in the 70’s at the height of rigged elections in Guyana by the late President Burnham and leader of the PNC.

The extradition proceedings against ex-policeman Shawn Neblett were adjourned yesterday as the defendant’s attorney informed presiding magistrate Faith McGusty that he had moved to the High Court for the matter to be thrown out.

DOHA/KABUL,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo yesterday announced a $1 billion cut in U.S.

The victim of a Saturday morning hit-and-run accident along Aubrey Barker Road has been identified as Oswald Straker, a resident of South Ruimveldt, Georgetown.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Mar 23, CMC – Trinidadian Amir Jangoo says he is disappointed at failing to notch his maiden first class hundred, despite twice flirting with the landmark during the current first class championship.

(Jamaica Observer) KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Government has introduced additional restrictive safety measures for the country, as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases jumped by two, and with the onset of community spread.

Dear Editor, For decades upon decades, most Guyanese wished and prayed for a good life, a simple life, a life with a living wage to support their families, a life of peace – to enjoy the blessings of a land full of so many beauties, pleasantries, goodness among the ordinary peoples, and of extraordinary potentialities (not including oil).

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A far-reaching coronavirus economic stimulus package remained stalled in the U.S.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was forced yesterday to walk back a decree letting companies suspend pay to workers amid the coronavirus pandemic, following barbs from congressional leaders and rising discontent over his handling of the crisis.

Dear Editor, I refer to recent letters and articles carried in the news, which seek to discredit the statement made by Major General (Rtd) Joseph Singh on the GECOM fiasco, and his appeal to President Granger to help resolve this situation that is now an international embarrassment for Guyanese.

(Reuters) – Nearly 400 miles away from his coach, world 100 metres champion Christian Coleman trains for an Olympics that may never take place in 2020.

A taxi driver was on Sunday evening held at gunpoint and robbed of his car at Ruby, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) by three persons, who pretended to be passengers.

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – Cuba’s government said yesterday it was banning Cubans from leaving the country, closing schools and suspending interregional public transport in its fight to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The March 2 general elections and the protracted political spillover serve as, among other things, a poignant reminder   that we may be closer than we think to    exhausting our options for determining for ourselves the way we live, before fate and our folly remove from us the prerogative of exercising that choice.

There are three supreme organs of democratic power in Guyana: The Parliament which is made up of the President and the National Assembly; the President; and the Cabinet.

The Caribbean is about to experience a crisis of a kind that no one in the region or anywhere else in the world could have predicted.

(Reuters) – Curacao is pursuing a $162 million arbitration claim against Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA oil firm over its management of the island’s oil refinery, an executive of Refineria di Korsou said yesterday.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Caribbean Premier League organisers said Monday they had taken no decision to reschedule the upcoming tournament due to the coronavirus pandemic, but would continue to monitor the “evolving situation” in coming months.

Burglars last week invaded the home of a young East Canje, Berbice couple and robbed them of jewellery, groceries, clothing and other items. 

Dear Editor, I would like to thank one of our elders, Sir Shridath Ramphal for reminding us of the values and principles upon which this nation was built; for God knows that we have strayed, at times, we have even lost our way.