Daily Archive: Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The PPP/C today released their list of 33 MPs for the new Parliament.

The  Ministry of Agriculture says that the Diamond/Grove sluice door has experienced some amount of damage due to the current high tide.

With the number of COVID-19  cases rising  in the country and five persons dying from the disease in the last four days, President Irfaan Ali this afternoon announced a number of measures his Government is taking to tackle the pandemic which includes the sourcing of some US$60M to assist in its efforts.

The Ministry of Health this afternoon said that a 72-year-old man is the 27th person known to have died from COVID-19.

Chairman of Region Six David Armogan moments ago confirmed that seven persons have since tested positive for COVID-19 in the region.

(Jamaica Star) Pop legend Madonna is known for going all out on her annual birthday celebrations.

(Jamaica Star) A distraught Dayna Thorpe, 28, says she is still on a quest to be provided with some sort of closure from the Falmouth Hospital following the death of her newborn in December 2018.

A fire of so far unknown origin has raced through the Associated Packing Industry building located at the corner or John and Sheriff streets.

The Office of the President is advising the public to be aware of a fake account on social media platform Twitter, purporting to be the official account of President Irfaan Ali. 

President Irfaan Ali is to address the nation at 5 pm  today on Guyana’s response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Seventeen persons were arrested yesterday at a Montrose bar for breaching COVID-19 regulations and they are to appear in court.

The Ministry of  Health (MOH) today said that a 26th person has died of COVID-19.

MINSK/BRUSSELS, (Reuters) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered his police today to put down protests in the capital Minsk, signalling an escalation after a week and a half of mass demonstrations against his rule.

(Jamaica Observer) Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, has once again included songs recorded by Jamaican artistes on his annual summer playlist.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Residents of Parade Gardens in central Kingston who oversaw a dog being painted green on nomination day have insisted that the animal was not mistreated.

The exclusion by the PNCR of senior party officials such as Volda Lawrence, Basil Williams and Amna Ally from its list of parliamentarians is intended to pave the way for former Minister of State, Joseph Harmon to play the premier role in the House for APNU+AFC and to become Opposition Leader, analysts say.

The Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) is seeking to source an additional 25MW in order to meet increased demand while working to address continuing power outages.

Guyana Amazon Warriors will be faced with 10 matches in 17 days.

A remanded prisoner succumbed yesterday morning, hours after he was brutally chopped during an altercation with four other inmates at the Lusignan Prison and the suspects have since been identified.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo is becoming difficult to manage.

The ‘Road to Qatar’ for a place in the prestigious 2022 FIFA World Cup will be clearly defined today, as regional confederation CONCACAF, will stage its official qualifying draw for its respective member associations from 1:00pm.

A 30-year-old man is wanted by the police in connection with the murder of Mahaicony labourer Andy Mohamed, who was stabbed to death last Saturday following a dispute.

Skipper of the Guyana Amazon Warriors, Chris Green believes there is a lot of room for improvement as they look to bounce back today against St.

Following Chris Green’s appointment as captain of Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Head Coach Johan Botha has thrown his support behind the 26-year-old Australian.

The cases of COVID-19 in Guyana continue to rise with 28 new infections being recorded yesterday.

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Shimron Hetmyer struck his fourth Caribbean Premier League fifty but off-spinning all-rounder Sunil Narine countered with one of his own, as Trinbago Knight Riders made a winning start to the tournament with a four-wicket victory over Guyana Amazon Warriors here yesterday.

The hierarchy of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has seen major transformation with the reassignment of a number of senior ranks since the new PPP/C-led government assumed office and new Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has said that more changes are expected.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Caribbean Premier League organisers are poised to make history by staging the first-ever bio-secure Twenty20 franchise tournament amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and officials are confident Trinidad has the ability to pull off the showpiece despite mounting public health challenges.

Three new COVID-19 deaths were recorded within the last three days and Guyana has now officially recorded 25 deaths in total as a result of the virus.

Kawhi Leonard registered 29 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and three steals to help the Los Angeles Clippers produce a 118-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the opening game of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Monday night at AdventHealth Arena near Orlando.

Former Minister of Natural Resources Robert Persaud’s recent appointment as this country’s Foreign Secretary and the potential conflict of interest as the owner of a consultancy and an oil & gas firm raises a variety of questions.

(Reuters) – Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter argued yesterday that Joe Biden has the experience and integrity to restore a pandemic-devastated America, as Democrats formally nominated Biden for president at their national convention.

The PPP/C government has begun a probe of email correspondence purportedly between a senior former APNU+AFC official and an executive of the Guyana Oil Company (Guyoil) which suggested there were illicit oil deals with a well-known local company.

LISBON, (Reuters) – Paris St Germain reached their first ever Champions League final with a convincing 3-0 win over RB Leipzig yesterday, finally delivering the reward of the biggest game in European football for their Qatari backers.

LEIDSCHENDAM, Netherlands, (Reuters) – A U.N.-backed court yesterday convicted a member of the Hezbollah group 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.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Russia used Republican political operative Paul Manafort and the WikiLeaks website to try to help now-U.S.

An overseas-based Guyanese who was stranded in Guyana for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been reported missing by his family, who fear he may be the victim of a kidnapping. 

Nikola Vucevic scored 35 points to propel the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a surprising 122-110 victory over the top-seed Milwaukee Bucks yesterday afternoon in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series near Orlando.

Dear Editor, I write to correct a blatant untruth contained in the Guyana Times edition of 17/8/2020, which falsely asserted that Ms.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed his close ally and deputy Chrystia Freeland as finance minister yesterday and promised “bold new solutions” to help Canada recover from the pandemic.

(Reuters) – U.S. Open organisers said yesterday that they were happy with the slate of competitors for this year’s tournament, despite numerous dropouts by high-profile names amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

Former Minister within the Ministry of Finance Jaipaul Sharma has resigned from active politics.

The community of Matthews Ridge can breathe a collective sigh of relief now that their electricity woes have been resolved Two damaged relays on the generator sets that power Matthews Ridge were identified as the culprits behind the months of power outages in the community, mechanic David Krishna who worked on the project told Stabroek News on Monday.

Dear Editor, We must applaud the PPP government for voluntarily seeking a review of the Payara project.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy yesterday suspended all mail service changes until after the November election, bowing to an outcry by Democrats that the moves appeared to be an attempt to boost President Donald Trump’s re-election chances.

(Reuters) – England named a 14-man Twenty20 squad yesterday for the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan, with selectors leaving out players from the test squad in the ongoing series against the Asian side.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – The mental health of cricketers confined to biosecure bubbles during COVID-19 will be tested over the next two years, and Australia’s staff are working hard to prepare players for the challenges, limited overs captain Aaron Finch said yesterday.

Dear Editor, There is a flurry of movement, involving packing and retreating, or getting ready to hit the ground running, in true paratrooper style. 

BAMAKO, (Reuters) – Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigned yesterday and dissolved parliament hours after mutinying soldiers detained him at gunpoint, plunging a country already facing a jihadist insurgency and mass protests deeper into crisis.

The Mayor and Councillors of Georgetown yesterday launched their five-year vision for the transformation of the Stabroek area.

Dear Editor,  In the early period of our protracted election crisis US Ambassador, the Honourable Sarah–Ann Lynch, put in the public record, her and the US government’s position on Guyana’s election crisis.

(Trinidad Guardian) President Paula-Mae Weekes will swear-in Dr Keith Rowley as Prime Minister today.

The police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating a 26-year-old Parika, East Bank Essequibo (EBE) resident who is wanted for two offences including escaping from lawful custody.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexico’s president yesterday said he would try to revoke a “100-year” concession for the major port of Veracruz, which he said was “privatized” by one of his predecessors.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – South Africa’s women’s side have pulled out of a proposed tour of England next month due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, ending hopes they would be able to return to the pitch after series against Australia and West Indies were cancelled.

Dear Editor,  SARA as we know was set up to recover State Assets either pilfered or undersold.

(Trinidad Express) As of Tuesday afternoon, the Health Ministry reports the following: Number of samples submitted to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the UWI site for testing for COVID-19 – 16,453 Number of samples which have tested positive at public and private facilities in Trinidad and Tobago 629 Total number of active cases 477 Number of deaths 12 Number of persons discharged 140.

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, (Reuters) – Ecuador’s armed forces said yesterday that dozens of vessels from a predominantly Chinese fishing fleet that is operating near the Galapagos Islands have turned off tracking systems to prevent monitoring of their activities.

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 yesterday.

Region Nine council members yesterday decided that travel to and from Lethem for work or health related purposes amid COVID-19 restrictions must be approved by the Mayor or town council before travel.

‘It may indeed be possible to conduct the Presidency from a jail cell:’ so said the late Professor Monroe Freedman, one of the United States’ leading experts on legal ethics, upon considering the possibility of indicting and sentencing the president (https://wustllawreview.org/essays/

Dear Editor, One observes the relatively uninformed alarums raised about individual public officers’ salaries (and benefits), outside of the context of those approved by Parliament, and supplemented by any subsequent official action.

Last Sunday evening at The Crucible Theatre (“The Crucible” as it is commonly referred to) in Sheffield, England, the World Snooker Championships were concluded.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil approved yesterday human clinical trials for a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, the fourth candidate to trial in the Latin American country that has become key to the global race for a vaccine.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Flames are ravaging Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest wetland, approaching the region’s main highway and threatening endangered species amid a near-record number of fires.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje will replace England’s Chris Woakes in the Delhi Capitals squad for this year’s Indian Premier League, the franchise said yesterday.

A general food safety campaign is being undertaken after the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) discovered fraudulent food-handling certificates among vendors and businesses within the city.

(Trinidad Guardian) The management of the Marriott Hotel at Invaders Bay, Port-of-Spain, has denied rumours that the establishment is being used as a ‘quarantine hotel’.

(Trinidad Express) Commissioner of Police, Gary Griffith is questioning statements made by local NGO Womanatra concerning the treatment of Venezuelan women in Trinidad and Tobago.