Daily Archive: Monday, July 6, 2020

The Ministry of Public Health this evening confirmed Guyana’s 16th COVID-19 related death, the Department of Public Information reported.

(Trinidad Guardian) Chaguanas Mayor Vandana Mohit is confident that she would win the Chaguanas East seat for the United National Congress (UNC).

The Bar Council of the Guyana Bar Association today condemned attacks on the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) and attempts to interfere with the administration of justice.

(Jamaica Observer) A 63-year-old Westmoreland man who served as a district constable for 26 years says he and some of his colleagues have been “forced” to retire without any written explanation or compensation and is calling on Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang to address the matter.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The disruptions in the egg market triggered by COVID-19 have left many farmers on the brink of ruin, with others facing severe financial hardships, a situation which may result in Jamaica being forced to import eggs for Christmas – for the first time since 2005.

ROME,  (Reuters) – Ennio Morricone, whose scores for movies such as “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”, “The Mission” and “Cinema Paradiso” made him one of the world’s most famous screen composers, has died, his lawyer said on Monday.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Results from the final stage of a nationwide antibody study show some 5.2% of Spain’s population has been exposed to the new coronavirus, health officials said today, confirming findings from earlier stages.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Law Association of T&T is calling on Police Commissioner Gary Griffith to temporarily suspend the police officers who were involved in the deaths of three men from Morvant last weekend.

(Trinidad Guardian) Two strikes and People’s National Movement MP Ancil Antoine has now been dropped as the party’s D’Abadie O’Meara candidate because of insensitive and objectionable statements he made about the United States during a political meeting on Saturday.

A Lethem nursery school teacher died at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) on Saturday night after testing positive for COVID-19.

(Reuters) – Formula One came back with a bang yesterday as Finland’s Valtteri Bottas won a dramatic Austrian season-opener for champions Mercedes in a race with only 11 finishers and no spectators.

There have been 12,000 applications for COVID-19 relief assistance and those who are approved will receive vouchers for between $25,000 and $32,000.

And now for some good news. There is a glimmer of hope that the four boxers stranded in Cuba since March 19 will soon be finally back on Guyanese soil.

In an early sign of how the COVID-19 spread here might impact on the ability of Guyanese to fly, Guyana is not on a list of 59 countries identified by the UK whose residents will not need to be quarantined for a mandatory 14 days on arrival.

An Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam man yesterday succumbed to stab injuries while being treated at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. 

Former Golden Jaguar International Vurlon Mills, says that the ongoing Online Training Programme, has provided the ideal platform for footballers to remain active during the current Covid-19 pandemic.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, CMC – England’s inexperienced new-look batting lineup will not lure West Indies into a false sense of security in the upcoming three-Test series, veteran seamer Kemar Roach has vowed.

The Government was yesterday flayed by former Attorney General Anil Nandlall for its `sub judice’ attempt to influence the expected ruling on Wednesday by the Caribbean Court via advertisements placed in regional newspapers and on the social media page of PNCR General Secretary Volda Lawrence which state that the case is outside of the CCJ’s remit.

Justice Simone Ramlall has awarded special damages of $5.3m among other reliefs to three farmers who had sued Region Five Chief Executive Officer Ovid Morrison in September 2018 for evicting them from their farms at Naarstigheid and Bath, West Coast Berbice.

NEWCASTLE, England, (Reuters) – Newcastle United twice came back from a goal down as they grabbed a 2-2 Premier League draw with West Ham United yesterday, robbing the visitors of the chance to put some more daylight between themselves and the relegation zone.

(Reuters) – Rising coronavirus cases in 39 U.S. states cast a shadow over the nation’s Fourth of July celebrations as health experts worried that holiday parties will cause a further spike in infections that could overwhelm hospitals.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) – Southampton’s Che Adams scored his first Saints goal, a year after joining the club, with a stunning long-range strike as they beat Manchester City 1-0 to condemn Pep Guardiola’s side to a third successive away defeat in the Premier League.

From growing up in a poverty-stricken household in Guyana to owning a company in New York City that manufactures high end garments for top designers, Tony Singh still cannot believe his success could have reached that level.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – Indian soldiers who died in close combat with Chinese troops last month were unarmed and surrounded by a larger force on a steep ridge, Indian government sources, two soldiers deployed in the area and families of the fallen men said.

West Indies batsman Shamarh Brooks has hailed the telling impact on a new generation of regional cricketers by the late, great Sir Everton Weekes, insisting his legacy would be proudly carried on.

In the wake of continuing concerns about the breach of COVID-19 measures, the Police yesterday afternoon dispersed scores of citizens who had congregated at the Kitty Seawall as it approached the start of the national curfew.

With US$1.7M already committed in April, the United States on Saturday said that its help to this country to fight the novel coronavirus is not yet over.

Vasbert Drakes says the pace of former sprinter Chemar Holder can make a fierce West Indies attack even more potent in the Test series against England.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to an advertisement in the Trinidad Guardian (page 10 July 5) regarding the Guyana constitution and jurisdiction of the Caribbean Court of Justice.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Coronavirus cases and deaths are surging along Colombia’s Caribbean coast as the region becomes the epicenter of the pandemic in the Andean country, with doctors warning many deaths are going undetected.

The Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Agriculture in keeping with its mandate to ensure sustainable fishing in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Guyana has acquired a $99m vessel.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – A fire at Iran’s underground Natanz nuclear facility has caused significant damage that could slow the development of advanced centrifuges used to enrich uranium, an Iranian nuclear official said yesterday.

SPIELBERG, Austria, (Reuters) – Six-times world champion Lewis Hamilton and a majority of Formula One’s 20 drivers took a knee on the starting grid before yesterday’s season-opening Austrian Grand Prix in a stance against racism.

Dear Editor, I compliment Ian McDonald’s article in yesterday’s Sunday Stabroek on the need to compile a dictionary of national biographies – an excellent proposal and a resource that is badly needed and long overdue. 

BILBAO, (Reuters) – Sergio Ramos was once again Real Madrid’s hero from the penalty spot as his side beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 away from home yesterday for a seventh consecutive victory which saw them wrap their tentacles ever tighter around the La Liga title.

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) yesterday again urged peace and responsible behaviour by all as the nation awaits the final declaration of the March 02, 2020, General and Regional Elections.

Dear Editor, There is no mystery regarding the electoral defeat of the APNU+AFC at the 2020 elections.

(Reuters) – Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced on Sunday a new $1.5 billion package of measures to help keep the country´s ailing middle class afloat as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the economy of the world´s top copper producer.

Police have identified the cyclist who died last Thursday afternoon after colliding with a Route 44 minibus on the Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara Public Road.

BEIJING,  (Reuters) – Authorities in a city in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia issued a warning yesterday, one day after a hospital reported a case of suspected bubonic plague.

Dear Editor, I refer to the statement that because the organization was not consulted collectively some members have distanced themselves from a news article condemning attacks on a Caribbean female prime minister (‘Not a WGEC decision’ SN July 4).

(Trinidad Express) Covid-19 coronavirus restrictions are back in place for public hospitals, elder care homes and entertainment industry in light of the new surge in infections, says Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh.

BILBAO, (Reuters) – Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said it was unfair that his side was constantly being accused of benefiting from favourable refereeing after they closed in on the La Liga title with a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao yesterday.

Dear Editor, I am a firm believer that God always works everything (the good and bad) out for my good eventually.

Yesterday’s passing of 25-year-old teacher, Donna Greaves at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC) underlines the continuing trauma facing the country from COVID-19.

We must ask – on what grounds and by what form of executive fiat does the Chief Elections Officer determine that he should invalidate 1 vote, far less over 115 000 votes when the votes were already certified as valid by officers of the Guyana Elections Commission in the presence of the political parties.

The COVID-19 three-day testing and screening activity by the Ministry of Public Health, was deemed a success, as feedback indicated that persons were showing concern by coming out to be screened.

NEW DELHI/AGRA,  (Reuters) – India has withdrawn a planned reopening of the Taj Mahal, citing the risk of new coronavirus infections spreading in the northern city of Agra from visitors flocking to see the 17th century monument to love.

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Participants in major upcoming sports events in England will be exempt from travel quarantine rules, Britain’s Culture Secretary has said.

By Angelique V. Nixon Angelique V. Nixon is a Bahamas-born, Trinidad-based writer, artist, and scholar-activist.

SANTO DOMINGO,  (Reuters) – The Dominican Republic’s ruling party is on track to lose power after 16 years, according to the early results of elections scarred by the coronavirus pandemic, with opposition candidate Luis Abinader set to become president.