Daily Archive: Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has advised that it will convene a full hearing of all matters associated with the appeal by Bharrat Jagdeo and Irfaan Ali of yesterday’s decision by the Guyana Court of Appeal, sources say.

  Following a ruling by the Appeal Court, Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield has submitted what he claims to be a report of the “valid and credible votes” at the March 2 polls to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), showing a victory for the incumbent APNU+AFC after invalidating almost 25% of the votes cast at the March 2 polls.

(Jamaica Star) Well known Montego Bay promoter Barrington ‘Bounty’ Smith, was gunned down by two armed men in broad daylight yesterday afternoon.

PPP General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo and PPP/C presidential candidate Irfaan Ali today served notice of an appeal to the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) of yesterday’s decision of the Guyana Court of Appeal which asserted that it had jurisdiction under Article 177 (4) of the constitution in relation to the election of the President.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – A group of 29 global investment firms that manage $3.7 trillion are demanding meetings with Brazilian diplomats around the world to call on right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro’s government to stop soaring deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

LOPBURI, Thailand, (Reuters) – Thailand has started sterilising hundreds of monkeys in a city famous for its macaque population, as the coronavirus pandemic leaves them hungry, aggressive and wrestling food from terrified residents.

BELGRADE,  (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic, the men’s world number one tennis player, has tested positive for COVID-19, the Serbian said in a statement on Tuesday.

(Trinidad Express) Hours after celebrating Father’s Day, two men were murdered at their friend’s home in Penal yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) THE Saharan dust plume that crossed the Atlantic Ocean from west Africa is smothering islands in the Caribbean, including Trinidad and Tobago.

The Guyana Court of Appeal by majority decision has issued an order that the words “more votes are cast” as per Article 177 (2) (b) of the Constitution of Guyana should be interpreted to mean “more valid votes are cast” in keeping with the definition of valid votes as outlined in Order 60 of 2020 (Recount Order) but the ruling appears superfluous as GECOM has already decided the valid votes.

Guyana has recorded its largest spike in the  number of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, with 21 more persons being confirmed as having tested positive yesterday.

A 16-year-old is now dead, while his younger brother is clinging to life after they were struck down in a hit-and-run accident on Sunday afternoon along the Enmore, East Coast Demerara Public Road.

A construction worker was killed in Agricola in the wee hours of yesterday morning and police are seeking to determine how he died.

Two Grade Six students, who were being held in a quarantine facility at Lethem after travelling from Bon Fim, Brazil, have tested positive for COVID-19.

Following a decision of the Appeal Court yesterday both the incumbent APNU+AFC Coalition and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) have called on the Elections Commission to make a declaration of the results of the March 2 polls.

An autopsy which was done on the body of Melissa Soman yesterday revealed that she died from drowning and blunt force trauma to the head.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies yesterday saluted the heroes of the famous Cricket World Cup triumphs of 1975 and 1979. 

`….I think as a team we want to prove everybody wrong’ With the West Indies embarking on the historic three-Test series against England next month, middle order batsman, Jermaine Blackwood believes that the  side thrives off of the “underdog tag” and is focused on coming out with a series win.

The police in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are investigating the death of a teenager, who died hours after she was allegedly beaten by her boyfriend last Wednesday.

The High Court on Sunday ordered Commissioner of Police Leslie James to release Jermaine Kingston, the man who was arrested last week following the circulation of a video on social media in which he was allegedly heard making a threat while displaying guns and ammunition.

West Indies head coach, Phil Simmons will be focusing on the team structure when they take to the field today for their first warm up match.

As customary, the celebrations of sports and Olympic values will bring together Olympians from around the world today to celebrate Olympic Day.

The two youths who died on Sunday after collisions along the public road at Le Destin, East Bank Essequibo, were both going for a ride with friends, their families say.

Two Corentyne men were wounded on Sunday evening after they were attacked by four men armed with a shotgun and pieces of wood at Friendship Village, Corentyne.

(BBC) British men’s number one Dan Evans says Novak Djokovic should “feel some responsibility” after Grigor Dimitrov and Borna Coric tested positive for Covid-19 at his Adria Tour event.

Dear Editor, Shortly after the decision by the Court of Appeal in the case brought by Eslyn David vs.

The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has received a grant from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to help in the response to the (COVID-19 pandemic and Guyana will be among the beneficiaries.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Jose Mourinho launched an impassioned defence of Harry Kane’s form under his playing style at Tottenham Hotspur after pundit Paul Merson suggested the England striker would struggle to score goals in the Portuguese manager’s system.

(Reuters) – NASCAR has stepped up security around Bubba Wallace for the rain-delayed Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway yesterday after a noose was found in the driver’s garage.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump suspended the entry into the United States of certain foreign workers on Monday, a move the White House said would help the coronavirus-battered economy, but which business groups strongly oppose.

GTT yesterday said that it has hosted a series of virtual conversations with the general public and private sector organizations with the aim of outfitting participants with technology-driven options to survive and thrive during this pandemic.

Dear Editor, In response to an article published in the Kaieteur News, dated 2020 June 19 and titled, ‘GPL buys 8 bucket trucks for $587M, the Guyana Power and Light Inc.

Police are investigating an accident that occurred near the junction of Sheriff and David streets, where an elderly woman suffered minor injuries on Saturday night.

Dear Editor, I took the time to read the message from His Lordship, Francis Alleyne, OSB, Bishop of Georgetown, which was published yesterday in those sections of the media I view. 

FRANKFURT/MANILA  (Reuters) – Wirecard said yesterday that 1.9 billion euros ($2.1 billion) it had booked in its accounts likely never existed, a black hole that threatens to engulf the payments company and tarnish the reputation of Germany’s financial watchdog.

BOLOGNA, Italy, (Reuters) – Cristiano Ronaldo converted a first-half penalty as leaders Juventus resumed their Serie A campaign with a 2-0 win at Bologna yesterday, lifting some of the pressure off coach Maurizio Sarri.

(Trinidad Express) A Barbados Nation photographer who was responding to a report that a man was kill-ed at Bishop’s Court Hill, St Michael, was attacked and killed yesterday.

(Reuters) – England players will wear training shirts bearing the names of key workers before the start of the first test against the West Indies next month to honour their service during the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.

Dear Editor, This response is to acknowledge Comrade Dominic Gaskin’s reply to my letter published in Stabroek News June 21, 2020 edition under the caption, `Can Mr Gaskin explain what constitutes a seriously rigged election’ and to assure him that my intention was not “polemical”, but simply seeking clarification on the issues I raised by way of questions.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday walked back comments that he would consider meeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, saying he would only do so to discuss Maduro’s departure from office.

A peacemaker was stabbed to death on Sunday afternoon at Turtle Creek Landing, Mazaruni River after he intervened in an altercation between a couple.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Calls for Brazil’s military to close Congress and the Supreme Court have screamed from banners at marches attended by President Jair Bolsonaro in recent weeks, but retired generals and close observers of the armed forces call it empty talk.

The Canal Number Two health centres will be hosting a screening programme for the general public tomorrow and the medical personnel there say that despite the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, they intend to contribute to the prevention of the spread of the virus and will continue to serve the public. 

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Australia’s most powerful cricket state New South Wales says it has “no intention” of cutting staff, despite the national board’s move to slash jobs in a bid to shore up finances hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – Levels of an antibody found in recovered COVID-19 patients fell sharply in 2-3 months after infection for both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, according to a Chinese study, raising questions about the length of any immunity against the novel coronavirus.

Dear Editor, I salute the contributions made by Randy Depoo who passed away in Guyana earlier this month.

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF), the Ministry of Public Health and various other ministries and government agencies along with non-governmental organisations last evening held an emergency  meeting on the “alarming increase” in confirmed COVID-19 cases in parts of regions 1 and 7.

(Trinidad Express) While Covid-19 cases continue to increase in the Americas, a package of measures has been used to mount an effective fight against the virus in Trinidad and Tobago.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – India reported a record number of new coronavirus cases yesterday and a death toll of more than 400 people in the past 24 hours as foreign embassies warned their citizens in the country that hospitals might not have beds for them.

Last week a culture war erupted in Britain over its colonial history.

By making public the fact that it has now moved the country’s agriculture sector to the top of its agenda (ahead of tourism) in terms of targeting foreign investment for the country, the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), the country’s national investment and export promotion agency, has paraded its credentials for leading rather than following, insofar as setting an agenda for the country’s foreign investment pursuits in the period ahead is concerned.

Dear Editor, Power is defined as the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) was commended for its  timely response to the flood-affected community of Coomacka, Upper Demerara- Upper Berbice (Region 10), on Saturday.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Sharp shooting allowed Sevilla to twice come from behind and take a valuable away point in a 2-2 draw at in-form Villarreal yesterday to move up to third place in La Liga.