Daily Archive: Sunday, July 19, 2020

COVID-19 cases have risen by nine, according to the Ministry of Public Health’s dashboard for July 19.

Adverting to a speech yesterday by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, the UN Resident Coordinator today called for a new social contract here based on inclusion and co-operation.

(Reuters) – U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus neared 140,000 on Saturday as cases continued to rise in 43 out of 50 states over the past two weeks, according to a Reuters tally.

(Trinidad Express) From today, bars will be allowed to stay open until 10 p.m.

(Jamaica Observer) Legal luminary Crafton Stephen Miller is not even thinking of a water break as he moves on from 90 to a score that will take him further into life’s record books.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A Jamaican medical student who has been studying in China for the past five years is excited to be home.

(Jamaica Gleaner) With another Cabinet minister in the Andrew Holness administration stripped of portfolio responsibilities over a controversial land arrangement and another thrust under the microscope over contracts awarded to a public-relations firm, one political analyst has described last week as one from hell.

The 2016 Production Sharing Agreement (PSA)  with ExxonMobil’s subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), gave the company generous terms of relinquishment for the massive Stabroek Block that would see it holding on to key acreages until 2023 and costing the country billions of dollars, according to attorney-at-law and civil society activist Christopher Ram.

Although the wearing of face masks by persons in public spaces became mandatory as of yesterday, many in central George-town and other areas were seen yesterday flouting the new COVID-19 measure.

(ESPN) The 2020 edition of the IPL being played entirely in the UAE is now a distinct possibility, and ESPNcricinfo understands that the BCCI has earmarked a tentative window between September 26 and November 7 for it.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted permission to local rum producer Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) to resume the operation of its Biomethanisation Plant at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, following a year-long closure as a result of environmental violations.

Adrian Giddings, Secretary of the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA), says that the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting local lockdown of the sporting fraternity, has severely affected the entity’s financial position.

Dear Editor, It would be remiss of me not to express my personal admiration and respect for the bold courage of Dominic Gaskin who displayed no fear in coming forward publicly and condemning the unfortunate position his party and by extension the coalition has taken with respect to the 2020 election results.

MANCHESTER, England,  CMC – The Old Trafford Test was left leaning heavily towards a draw after persistent rain ruined the pivotal third day, forcing an abandonment without a ball bowled here yesterday.

Despite restrictions due to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many persons living in Region Nine are continuing to travel illegally between Guyana and Brazil, prompting a crackdown by the regional authorities, who are moving to impose penalties for violations.

At the end of May, the subject of Guyanese art as a label, concept, movement, or school was revisited.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Arsenal ambushed FA Cup holders Manchester City as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a goal in each half to secure a 2-0 semi-final victory at an empty Wembley Stadium yesterday.

Following the confirmation of five new novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in three indigenous communities in Region Nine, the South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) has announced that all South Rupununi communities are on lockdown.

Dear Editor, As we grow older, we sometimes tend to develop an attitude of patient acceptance of present realities, even as we long for the good old days.

Dear Editor, The article `Iwokrama decries use of its forest for trafficking of persons’ in SN of 17 July, 2020 makes several references to human beings as “illegals” and  “illegal Brazilians”.

A law enforcement officer and youth leader recently launched a business that he hopes will serve as a guiding light for young men in depressed communities and to provide them with a source of income.

(Field Level Media) The Brooklyn Nets signed forward/guard Justin Anderson yesterday for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

The Justice for All Party (JFAP) maintains its position that the governing coalition of which it is a part should concede the March 2020 elections and allow for Irfaan Ali to be sworn in as president.

The design for the proposed road link from Ogle, East Coast Demerara to Diamond, East Bank Demerara, has been completed and was recently revealed to the public by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure.

Former Minister of Business Dominic Gaskin has renewed an appeal to members of the incumbent APNU+AFC coalition to accept that they have lost the March 2nd general and regional elections, while saying that legal manoeuvring is only serving to delay their defeat and raise tensions, while worsening the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.

(Reuters) – Jon Rahm used a sizzling finish on a steamy hot afternoon at the Memorial Tournament to power four shots clear at the top of the leaderboard at Muirfield Village yetserday, setting himself up for a run at the number one world ranking.

Dear Editor, It bears repetition. The following have asked Guyana to use the recount results to declare the election result.

(Reuters) – Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton celebrated a record-extending and “surreal” 90th career pole position yesterday after a dominant Mercedes one-two in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.

Five years after the initial startup of his juicing business, Mario Joseph on Friday launched Mario’s Juice Bar, Smoothies, Shakes, Burgers and Grill House.

Dear Editor, The reason I do not want to wear a mask is not because they are “girly”  but because I find it disturbing to walk through a world where people’s facial expressions are hidden.

Guyana reported seven new cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) up to the end of Saturday.

MANCHESTER, England,  (Reuters) – England fast bowler Jofra Archer was handed a fine and an official warning yesterday by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching the team’s bio-secure protocols but was cleared to play the third test against West Indies.

For as long as she could remember, Faaneesa Elemoodeen has always had a love for cooking.

Dear Editor, The recent display of a coffin representing the GECOM chairperson is a gross, reprehensible and egregious act.

It has been more than a year since nursing assistant Schenise Apple was discovered dead in her apartment at the nurses’ quarters at Mahdia, in Region Eight, and her mother continues to seek justice from authorities, whom she is still waiting on to launch a promised inquiry.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Four-time 100m World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says that she is excited about advocating for change in track and field as a founding board member of newly created Athletics Association.

Food for the Poor (Guyana), one of the largest Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Guyana, on Friday officially handed over five new semi-furnished houses to families residing in the Corentyne area of Region Six. 

Dear Editor, The Political Stalemate: The 2020 election recount results have confirmed that there is a virtual political stalemate in Guyana.

While the tourism sector has been brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s exploits here have inspired an offering by at least one operator, which has already bookings for 2021 and 2022.

Max Barbakow’s directorial debut is another entry in the long line of media about time loops.

NEW YORK, July 18 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday accused world powers of ignoring inequality in global institutions, but said the coronavirus pandemic has created a “generational opportunity” to build a more equal, sustainable world.

(Field Level Media) The NBA mourned the passing of civil rights leader and long-time United States congressman Rep.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) along with the University of Guyana (UG), the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and Blossom Inc.

Dear Editor, It is clear now that the APNU+AFC is seeking to conjure up yet another reason for their loss other than the most obvious, which was bad leadership and bad governance.

(Reuters) – Algerian midfielder Ismael Bennacer scored his first Serie A goal as a rampant AC Milan thumped Bologna 5-1 to maintain their excellent recent form at the San Siro yesterday.

Today marks one month since the sudden disappearance of Police Con-stable Quincy Lewis, whose family is still hopeful of his safe return.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – John Lewis, who died on Friday at age 80, was a hero of the U.S.

The main suspect in the fatal stabbing of miner Teo James has still not been arrested as he continues to elude the police officers who are on his trial.

Dear Editor, In a letter to Stabroek News a few weeks ago, I likened the elections tempest to a rudderless ship sailing blithely into a perfect storm.

“I am faced, with a very bad, bad case of defamation of character—that portrays me as a prostitute, publicly [and] widespread,” she said.

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – Public health specialists have for months warned the U.S.

Some of us like to weigh ourselves before and then after a workout.

Twenty-four-year-old Analisa Latchman grew up having headaches but they were nothing a pain tablet could not take care of, until recently when they became so severe she had to quit her job and life as she knew it was no more.

Dear Editor, I stay with what I believe offers a way out of our ugly political impasses. 

A 14-year-old Corentyne lad is now missing after he left home just over a week ago with an older friend.

TORONTO,  (Reuters) – The Toronto Blue Jays will have to find a new home this season after the Canadian federal government on Saturday rejected a plan by the Major League Baseball team to use the Rogers Centre over fears of spreading the novel coronavirus.

Because we are humans and not robots, we will encounter differences and disagreements in our various relationships and how we deal with them as they crop up will determine the success or failure of those unions.

PARIS, (Reuters) – While the cinema drive-in may have gotten a boost as lockdowns gradually come to an end amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in Paris film fans can now munch on their popcorn watching a movie from a boat on the river Seine.

Dear Editor, On Friday, July 18, 2020 I penned a letter, factual in its content, in relation to the under-informed pronouncements of the American Ambassador and Prime Minister Mottley, in relation to evidenced fraudulent voting in the 2020 elections.

Julian Arthur, who was arrested last week after two weeks on the run, has been charged with the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, who he allegedly shot in the face.

(Reuters) – Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff hit out at Formula One rivals Ferrari and others yesterday for saying they were ready to sign a new commercial ‘Concorde Agreement’ setting out the sport’s future to 2026.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – For fish inhabiting the immense darkness of the deep sea, being ultra-black offers great camouflage in a fish-eat-fish world.

The body fished out of a Strathspey canal on the East Coast of Demerara on Monday has been positively identified as that of Deshawn McLean and a post-mortem examination has confirmed the cause of his death as drowning.

Perhaps the most perplexing thing about the aftermath of the March 2nd election is that the caretaker  President has managed to create an alternative story about the process which defies incontrovertible evidence and the testimony of innumerable witnesses, yet is still believed by a significant number of people.

Going back to the time I started playing music professionally, among the many good things that happened to me was that I developed a coterie of staunch friends, I would even describe them as allies, starting with my homeland Guyana, and reaching Canada, where Tradewinds began, the USA, and then, in no particular order, Grand Cayman, St.

(Reuters) – The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases for the second day in a row, with the total rising by 259,848 in 24 hours.

Svensson Knut, Canute the Great, King of England from 1016, King of Denmark from 1018 and King of Norway from 1030 until he died in 1035, was perhaps the most successful and effective of the early rulers of England.

(Trinidad Guardian) Political leaders of some smaller parties have blanked United National Congress (UNC) leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s unity call while some have called for the UNC to fix certain things and questioned why the unity call came so late.

Guyana has achieved the dubious distinction of taking the longest time to announce election results and of having the largest number of court cases concerning elections between the commencement of the voting and the declaration.

LONDON (Reuters) – British scientists analysing data from a widely-used COVID-19 symptom-tracking app have found there are six distinct types of the disease, each distinguished by a cluster of symptoms.

Dear Editor, Open communication is one of the best and proven means of protecting children and preventing further incidents of child sexual abuse.  

PRETORIA, (Reuters) – Aiden Markram and AB de Villiers bludgeoned lightning half-centuries to lead their Eagles side to victory in the inaugural, experimental three-team Solidarity Cup fixture at Centurion Park yesterday.

(SciDev.Net) – Influenza, coronavirus, obesity: Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said yesterday that lockdown measures used to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus “kill” and have “suffocated” the country’s economy.

Introduction Today’s column continues to examine the three key policy choices I identified as likely to face Guyana’s Authorities over the next decade.

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has said it continues to receive a “plethora” of complaints of racially insensitive and inciting material, particularly from social media, targeting individuals, politicians and political parties.