Articles published on Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The Aircraft Owners Association of Guyana (AOAG) today said that the measures imposed by the COVID-19 task force on the industry are excessive and it also disclosed that it was considering providing relief flights to Region Eight.
(Trinidad Guardian) The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in this country stands at 115.
(Jamaica Gleaner) The 46 Jamaicans who were deported from the United States (US) yesterday are to be tested for the new coronavirus that has killed almost 180,000 people globally and six here, the Ministry of Health & Wellness has confirmed.
The Police say they are investigating the murder of Jason Dundas, 30, an inmate of the Lusignan Prison Holding Bay which occurred yesterday.
The United States Ambassador to Jamaica is offering a US$5,000 reward for anyone with information which could lead to the arrest and conviction of the men who fed a dog to a crocodile in St Catherine.
(Jamaica Star) The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jamaica has risen to 233.
LONDON, (Reuters) – British lawmakers upended 700 years of history today, grilling stand-in leader Dominic Raab by video link in an unprecedented but largely successful ‘hybrid parliament’ session forced by the coronavirus outbreak.
BERLIN, (Reuters) – Germany gave the green light for human trials of potential coronavirus vaccines developed by German biotech company BioNTech, which is racing teams in Germany, the U.S.
(Trinidad Guardian) The 33 T&T nationals who had been stranded in Barbados since March 23, yesterday arrived back in the country.
Thirty-four companies have submitted expressions of interests (EOIs) to market Guyana’s entitlement from the Exxon-operated Liza Destiny FPSO in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana.
Today marks fourteen years since former Minister of Agriculture Satyadeow `Sash’ Sawh, his siblings and a security guard were murdered at his La Bonne Intention, East Coast Demerara home and his family is still anxiously awaiting the start of a promised inquiry into the deaths.
Fearing the possible spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in their community, the Toshao and residents of the indigenous village of Chinese Landing, in Region One, have called for de facto Minister of Public Health Volda Lawrence to put a halt to mining activities there.
A Corentyne woman died yesterday in an accident along the Number 71 Public Road while her husband sustained serious injuries.
Following the acquisition of land on Homestretch Avenue, Georgetown, to construct what is anticipated to be the long-awaited home of hockey, President Philip Fernandes says the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) is putting steps in place to make the undertaking a reality.
The members of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are expected to spend today working on a draft Order, the provisions of which will guide the National Recount of votes from the March 2nd general elections.
Chairman of the Competitions Committee of the Georgetown Cricket Association, Shaun Massiah is urging all cricketers to utilize their time wisely.
“Health is far more important that football”. Those were the sombre words of Terrence Mitchell, President of the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) in relation to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Following a video conference on Monday, the governments of Guyana and Suriname have agreed to immediately implement measures to ensure that riverine communities are able to engage in legitimate movements on the Corentyne River during the current COVID-19 lockdown.
A newly formed Financial Strategy Review Committee (FSRC) is expected to submit an initial report on the way forward regarding Cricket West Indies finances when the Board of Directors meets on April 30.
One hundred and thirty-two Oldendorff Carriers Guyana Inc (OCGI) workers are to be laid off following the company’s decision to pull the plug on its operations.
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Dr. Carissa Etienne yesterday urged the organization’s member states to conduct accelerated and expanded testing for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Chairman of the Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) Competition’s Committee Shaun Massiah says they do not intend to prematurely cancel and announce winners of a number of tournaments which have been stalled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Dear Editor, April 22, 2020 marks 14 years since the killing of Minister Satyadeow Sawh, his brother Rajpat, his sister Phulmattie, his security guard Curtis Robertson, and the family dog, Brutus.
LAHORE, (Reuters) – Pakistan’s batting mainstay Babar Azam knows he might be a bit rusty after the extended break from competitive cricket during the coronavirus shutdown but he is confident his strong basics will help him quickly get back up to speed.
The number of COVID-19 cases in Guyana went up by one yesterday and now stands at 67.
Dear Editor, The legal power to bring a speedy end to the tabulation of Guyana’s March 2, 2020 election, resides solely with the Chairperson of GECOM.
Offshore workers at ExxonMobil are placed at a private city observation facility, and must undergo a 14-day observation period before they are allowed to fly onboard, as part of mitigation and rigid safety measures against the novel coronavirus Disease (Covid-19), the company yesterday confirmed.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – As the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) continues its fight against FIFA taking over administration of the organization, its ousted president William Wallace has warned First Citizens Bank against changing the signatories on the association’s accounts there.
Photos by Orlando Charles With many stores being shuttered around George-town by the COVID-19 lockdown, hundreds are now without jobs or dealing with pay cheque cuts.
Daren Sammy will return as captain of the St. Lucia Zouks for the 2020 season, and the player said that he is excited and honoured to be retained for this year’s tournament, a release from the Caribbean Premier League stated.
Dear Editor, Mr Lalu Hanuman‘s letter published in the Monday, April 20th 2020 edition of Stabroek News under the caption, `A Government of Ethnic Unity is needed’ caught my attention, and after reading, prompted me to make a response.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Volleyball administrators here are working on a plan for the sport, including improving coaching staff and methods, to be ready to resume play once the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
A rapid increase in testing, social support and financial relief are among a menu of measures planned by the opposition PPP/C to tackle the spread of the novel coronavirus disease should it transition into government, Presidential Candidate Irfaan Ali announced on Monday in an address to the nation.
Dear Editor, I do not possess the erudition of the learned gentlemen who have shared their views on this topic on your comments page, thus I am joining the fray with trepidation.
Work is continuing to transform the former Ocean View hotel into a hospital for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients.
Dear Editor, Many officials in our country are on record, at one time or the other, in proclaiming their “love” for Guyana.
A city staff member had to ask new Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady to leave a closed public park where he was working out in Tampa, Fla.,
ATLANTA, (Reuters) – Governors of about half a dozen U.S. states pushed ahead yesterday with plans to partially reopen for business despite warnings by some health officials that doing so could trigger a new surge in coronavirus cases.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The Trump administration yesterday gave Chevron Corp, the last major U.S.
The Department of the Public Service yesterday said that 80% of the Guyanese students studying in Cuba prefer to stay in that country rather than travel home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – The end of Kolpak deals offers South African cricket the chance for an injection of much-needed experience and talent into the domestic game that should provide more depth for the national team.
Dear Editor, The Commissioner-General wishes to refute in no uncertain terms a “fake press release” being bandied about on the worldwide web, and purportedly emanating from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) advising the general public that tax collection is suspended until further notice.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Allies of both Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his bitter foe, opposition leader Juan Guaido, have secretly begun exploratory talks as concerns grow about the possible impact of coronavirus, according to sources on both sides.
Frontline health care workers who are treating and assisting COVID-19 patients are tested if necessary, in accordance with the criteria set out by health officials in the country.
Dear Editor, I must commend you on carrying Cynthia Nelson’s column, `Tastes like home’.
SEOUL, (Reuters) – North Korean state media yesterday made no mention of new appearances by leader Kim Jong Un, a day after intense international speculation over his health was sparked by media reports he was gravely ill after a cardiovascular procedure.
MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Kevin Roberts has said deep staff pay cuts were necessary to shore up the game’s finances amid the coronavirus shutdown, despite the governing body holding tens of millions of dollars in stock investments.
Dominica is set to benefit from US$6.6 million in immediate funding from the World Bank to assist in that country’s emergency response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, The World Bank in a release yesterday said that the funding which was activated on April 15 will focus on enhancing health system capacity and strengthening food security.
Three bandits on Monday robbed a Whim Village, Corentyne, woman after they invaded her home and a Liverpool Village, Corentyne, man while he was walking home along the Whim Main Public Road.
(Reuters) – The postponed U.S. Olympic track and field trials have been rescheduled for June 18-27, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon, USA Track and Field (USATF) announced yesterday.
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Prices of key Latin American crude grades plunged this week following the crash in benchmark crude futures, aggravating an already-weak market that has seen very few spot sales throughout April, traders told Reuters yesterday.
Dear Editor, It must be said that the National Coronavirus Task Force, established by His Excellency, the President, David A.
The World Bank activated US$4.5 million on April 17 to provide immediate funding to assist Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to respond to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, with the focus on strengthening the capacity of that country’s health system.
When China hosted the 22nd Annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in November, 2014, at the International Conference Centre in Beijing, the government went to great lengths to ensure that attendees were impressed by China’s pollution control policies and the achievement of clear blue skies.
Following an appeal for help, the Ministry of Public Health has assisted the Dharm Shala in replenishing the medication of its residents.
(Reuters) – Major League Baseball and its 30 teams have been sued by a pair of New Yorkers upset that fans are not being offered their money back on tickets to games canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
In answer to the call by the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) Director, Dr Pedro Lewis, former PPP/C Member of Parliament Harry Gill yesterday morning donated blood at the New Amsterdam Hospital in Berbice.
(Reuters) – Missouri yesterday became the first U.S. state to sue the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus, saying that China’s response to the outbreak that originated in Wuhan city led to devastating economic losses in the state.
Dear Editor, It was appalling to read the advisory from the Chairman of the National Task Force for COVID-19 to the GECOM Chairperson, implying boldly that the national recount is not an “essential” activity.
‘The consensual principle of democracy is in several ways the opposite to the majoritarian vision and emphasizes that the political institutions should encourage, in the extreme, mandate the inclusion of as many political per spectives as possible.
