Daily Archive: Tuesday, August 18, 2020

A resident of Region One, who had been working as a miner in Region Seven, has died of COVID-19 at the Bartica Hospital, the Ministry of Health has reported.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Ever since she has been eligible to vote, Rose Watkin of Landlease in Clarendon has only marked her ‘X’ for the People’s National Party (PNP).

(Jamaica Gleaner) Complaints filed to the Office of the Political Ombudsman have climbed by a third in the seven days since the announcement of the September 3 election date compared to submissions over the previous four months.

(Jamaica Star) Businessman Chris Dehring yesterday revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19.

The Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) this morning announced that it is moving to urgently source an additional 25MW to complement its 120MW in order to meet increased demands as the utility simultaneously works to address power outages.

Saying that it was taking a bold step, the PNCR today announced a list of 22 MPs for Parliament without former President David Granger, PNC Chair Volda Lawrence, former Attorney General Basil Williams and PNCR General Secretary, Amna Ally.

Guyana yesterday recorded its 24th death as a result of the novel coronavirus.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – Fantasy gaming company Dream11 will be the main sponsor of the Indian Premier League for its 2020 edition, paying the league 50% less for the privilege than its previous backer, Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, league chairman Brijesh Patel said today.

MANILA, (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said today it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of whom were unaware they were infected, posing a danger to vulnerable groups.

LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands,  (Reuters) – A U.N.-backed tribunal today convicted a member of Iran-backed Hezbollah of conspiring to kill former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri in a 2005 bombing that set the stage for years of confrontation between Lebanon’s political forces.

(Trinidad Guardian) Longtime UNC stalwart and commentator Robin Montano has been critical of the United National Congress’ (UNC’s) leader staying on the job and the UNC’s Rabindra Moonan has also frowned on any vote of confidence being given to a “serial loser.”

APNU yesterday remained mum about its 22 members for Parliament even as a row raged across social media about concerns that PNCR Chair, Volda Lawrence was surprisingly not on the list.

Three former Ministers of government were last evening appointed to key posts within the Foreign Service including Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett as Ambassador the United Nations.

Relatives of Guyana’s latest COVID-19 fatality are still unsure how he contracted the virus as he had not left home since June when he went for a medical check-up.

Having been incorrectly classified as a non­-commercial company, Grace Kennedy Remittance Services (GKRS) limited has incurred a more than $300M debt in taxes to the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).

Former government minister Simona Broomes and her driver/bodyguard were released on their own recognisance yesterday after they were charged with several offences stemming from a confrontation they had earlier this month with a PPP/C city councillor.

Discussions on a proposal to increase the minimum wage in the private sector from $44,200 to $60,000 per month are likely to recommence in the new week, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton said yesterday as he noted that his ministry is pushing for the 2019 proposal to be finalised and accepted.

Head coach of the Guyana Amazon Warriors, Johan Botha trusts his side is “ready as can be,” as they open their 2020 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign today against Trinbago Knight Riders at the Brian Lara Stadium from 10.00 hours.

Livable wages for coaches and athletes and the enactment of the Sports Policy will be key topics of discussion when the executive of the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) and the new Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.,

A police constable was charged yesterday with causing the death of Zalima Subrattie, who was struck down by a car on May 24th as she attempted to cross the Chateau Margot, East Coast Demerara Public Road.

Dellon Gordon who was sentenced to 83 years in jail for killing his wife, who died after being set ablaze, had his sentence reduced by the Guyana Court of Appeal last Friday to 21 years commencing from his conviction in 2014.

With 243 T20 matches under his belt, Guyana Amazon Warriors’ newcomer, Ross Taylor is ready to go into battle this year during the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

As the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) gets underway today, Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) will be looking for a fresh start with their eyes focused on the playoffs.

Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo has said the PPP/C government hopes to benefit from the knowledge and experience of former Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon and former minister Dr Jennifer Westford.

Jamal Murray scored 10 of his 36 points in overtime, Nikola Jokic had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets overcame 57 points from Donovan Mitchell to beat the Utah Jazz 135-125 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series near Orlando on Monday.

While the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI) has indicated its interest in resuming operations here on a smaller scale, Labour Minister Joseph Hamilton yesterday put the company and all others on notice that workers will not be taken advantage of under his watch.

Jimmy Butler and T.J. Warren will go head-to-head in a key matchup when the No.

Deputy Commissioner of Police, Paul Williams has proceeded on more than six months annualised vacation leave effective from yesterday.

(Reuters) – Mercedes Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas is feeling the heat and suspects his team’s new black overalls have something to do with it.

Guyana’s COVID-19 situation remains the same as no new persons were tested between Sunday and yesterday.

Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water Susan Rodrigues and a team from the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) yesterday met with residents of Lust-en-Rust, West Bank Demerara, over complaints about the inadequate supply of water in the area and the lack of access by some.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua- Cricket West Indies (CWI) President, Ricky Skerritt, has communicated directly with several key partners and stakeholders, including Government leaders, to share the contents of the recently received report on Governance Reform of CWI.

Dear Editor, I again advise the government to give up the Amaila Falls hydro project.

It has been a promising beginning for the new Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jnr.

With a president finally declared after five long months of waiting, Guyanese are now able to return to focussing on what’s most important in their lives and what are some of the issues they’d want this administration to give priority to. 

Dear Editor, As was the case in 2015 with the change of Government, we now hear expressions and opinions of an “empty treasury” and “bankrupt coffers” by both citizens and politicians of the victorious party. 

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Former first lady Michelle Obama launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump on the first night of the Democratic National Convention yesterday, calling him the “wrong president” for the country and urging Americans to elect Joe Biden in November to end the chaos created by Trump’s presidency.

A lawyer for Guyanese international artist Eddy Grant has sent a cease and desist letter to United States President Donald Trump’s campaign demanding that it stop using the singer’s 1983 hit Electric Avenue.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to discuss test cricket’s bad light rules which have been criticised during the ongoing England v Pakistan series, a source in the governing body told Reuters yesterday.

Dear Editor, I refer  to `Payara review will take account of concerns raised by local agencies – Bharrat’ (SN Aug 17).

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canada’s finance minister resigned yesterday amid friction with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over spending policies and after coming under fire for his ties to a charity tapped to run a student grant program.

Dear Editor, In probing why they lost the government, the coalition parties, separately and collectively, must not remain locked down in the cheated-not-defeated mindset.

DUESSELDORF, Germany, (Reuters) – Lautaro Martinez played chief tormentor as Inter Milan claimed an emphatic 5-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the Europa League final and come closer to a first title in nine years on Monday.

BOGOTA, (Reuters) – The United States and Colombia will work together to bring new investment to rural areas of the South American country, officials said yesterday, as Colombia’s president reiterated support for the U.S.

A mechanic suffered burn injuries about his body yesterday after the boat in which he was working caught afire and exploded at the New Amsterdam Stelling. 

Dear Editor, The youthful minister has hit the ground running literally as he has had several interactions with sport organizations and administrators over the past several days.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s postmaster general yesterday agreed to testify before Congress next week on cuts in service that lawmakers fear could hamper the Postal Service’s ability to handle a flood of mail-in ballots in November’s election.

NOVO PROGRESSO, Brazil,  (Reuters) – A Brazilian federal judge on Monday ordered protesters to clear the BR-163 highway, a main route for exporting grains from Mato Grosso state to northern ports, according to a copy of the ruling seen by Reuters.

The five-year-old child who suffered stab wounds after being attacked by her mother’s friend at Atlantic Gardens, East Coast Demerara, is now recovering at home.

World Chess champion Magnus Carlsen evened up his best of seven sets Magnus Carlsen Tour final with a three and one half to one and one half points win over Hikaru Nakamura in set two on Sunday.

Dear Editor, The GAWU’s attention was drawn to Ms Akola Thompson’s Minority Report column titled `Sugar’ which appeared in the August 14, 2020 Stabroek News.

SINGAPORE,  (Reuters) – A mutation of the novel coronavirus increasingly common throughout Europe and recently detected in Malaysia may be more infectious but appears less deadly, according to a prominent infectious diseases doctor.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) – Zak Crawley struck a half-century as England and Pakistan played out a tame draw in their rain-hit second test at the Rose Bowl yesterday.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s rate of infection of COVID-19 is set to overwhelm its testing capacity, likely leading to an artificial flattening of the contagion curve, a lawmaker and medical adviser to Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said yesterday.

Dear Editor, I break my peace to share that, in the choice of Ms.

MINSK,  (Reuters) – Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of Belarus, said yesterday he would be willing to hand over power after a referendum, in an apparent bid to pacify mass protests and strikes that pose the biggest challenge to his 26 years in office.

(Trinidad Express) Trinidad and Tobago recorded a total of 36 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus yesterday.

A number of crucial questions surrounding the processing of the container of Guyana rice in which a large amount of cocaine was found in Germany last week linger and the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) remains silent on the investigation.

Region Nine council members will be holding a meeting today to discuss criteria for persons to be eligible to receive a permit to leave the Region after a restriction on travel was imposed over the weekend.

That there are ‘perks’ of power that go with political office is universally accepted as a fact of life.