Daily Archive: Monday, September 21, 2020

Guyana has recorded its 66th COVID-19 fatality. The Ministry of Health said today that the latest fatality is a 67 -year-old man from Barima/Waini (Region 1) who died while receiving care at its medical facility.

Samuel Barkoye of North Georgetown Primary and Rovin Lall of Stella Maris Primary were today declared as the joint top student at the National Grade Six Assessment.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell is looking to slash up to 40% off the cost of producing oil and gas in a major drive to save cash so it can overhaul its business and focus more on renewable energy and power markets, sources told Reuters.

GABORONE,  (Reuters) – Toxins in water produced by cyanobacteria killed more than 300 elephants in Botswana this year, officials said today, announcing the result of an investigation into the deaths which had baffled and alarmed conservationists.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Janet Thompson*, who has recovered from COVID-19, as well as her two-year-old child, still regrets that she never did enough to protect them all from the virus.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Left-handers Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran both failed while seamer Sheldon Cottrell shone as Delhi Capitals edged Kings XI Punjab in a dramatic tied contest determined by the super-over at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here yesterday.

Comparing the 2020 Caribbean Premier League to the past seven seasons, this year’s tournament may not be as financially profitable for the tournament and the six franchises.

The draft terms of reference and an Memorandum of Understanding for the investigations to be led by the Regional Security System (RSS) officials into the  murders of the three West Coast Berbice (WCB) teenagers including the Henry cousins have been completed and should be processed this week by the Attorney General’s Chambers.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has to be credited for pioneering the blueprint ‘cricket in the bubble phenomenon’, a new experience of playing behind closed doors during the last few months in the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic. 

“No problem.” Was Elton Dharry’s response to a potential rematch with Dexter ‘De Kid’ Marques after the latter recently indicated he would be interested in a rematch.

Despite decades of concerns that governments have repeatedly abused the state media for political gain and to viciously attack opponents, the new PPP/C government plans to retain all aspects of the sector.

Following complaints by local businessman Terry Singh that his company has been replaced at the Chinese-owned Aurora Gold Mines (AGM) by China firm CHEC,  the Private Sector Commission (PSC) has written to President Irfaan Ali calling on to address concerns about local content being at stake.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Tadej Pogacar became the first Slovenian to win the Tour de France after he retained the yellow jersey in the 21st stage yesterday, a day after he pulled off a major coup to take the overall lead.

A sum of $3 billion will be allocated to the Civil Defence Com-mission (CDC) for the social relief of citizens affected by natural disasters or emergencies including the ongoing Corona-virus (COVID-19) pandemic,   Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Friday announced during his national budget presentation.

Former Golden Jaguar international Vurlon Mills says that the decision by Concacaf to reschedule the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers to March 2021, was in the best interest of Caribbean nations, who would have struggled financially to encamp and prepare their respective teams during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Veteran cricket commentator, Joseph ‘Reds’ Perreira has suggest the utilization of the National Stadium, Providence and the Ramada Princess Hotel as a bio-secure environment.

The Ministry of Home Affairs yesterday said that up to September 14 this year, the number of traffic deaths has jumped by 42% compared to the same period last year.

Female sport has by and large been a ‘by the way’ past-time at the cost of placing more emphasis on their male counterparts.

As the process for the reopening of the Rose Hall Sugar Estate continues, a register is being developed which saw the last count as of yesterday at 425 persons seeking employment. 

Dear Editor, How many more times will Minister Edghill be allowed to lie without any evidence and have his lies printed uncensored by the media?

(Reuters) – England all-rounder Sam Curran termed Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni a “genius” after justifying his surprise promotion in the batting order in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener against Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

A fifty-one-year-old man from Region Four was reported by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to have died yesterday as a result of COVID-19.

LONDON, CMC – Highly-rated Bermudian all-rounder Delray Rawlins produced his career-best Twenty20 figures to help Sussex beat Middle-sex by three wickets and stay on course for glory in the Vitality Blast.

Dear Editor, Guyana is a small peaceful country. Our borders were clearly demarcated and internationally accepted in law through the 1899 Arbitral Award.

Local fishermen will welcome news that United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo discussed with government a review of the ban on catfish from this country.

Dear Editor, Guyanese are masters at masking their racial inclinations. Maybe but not surprisingly, in an attempt to deflect people’s perception of their actions, they seek to paint a picture of themselves growing up amongst people of another race and mixing feely with them.

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points, Jayson Tatum had 25 and 14 rebounds and the Boston Celtics recovered from back-to-back tough losses to beat the Miami Heat 117-106 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday night near Orlando.

A 25-year-old Clifton Settlement, Corentyne taxi driver died at the Port Mourant Hospital during the wee hours of Saturday after com-plaining of experiencing severe pain in his left arm. 

MELBOURNE/LONDON/NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Global oil refiners reeling from months of lacklustre demand and an abundance of inventories are cutting fuel production into the autumn because the recovery in demand from the impact of coronavirus has stalled, according to executives, refinery workers and industry analysts.

Dear Editor, Please let me say from the beginning that I am no expert on law enforcement, but would like to think that I have a reasonable amount of common sense.

PHILADELPHIA/WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden urged Senate Republicans not to vote on any candidate nominated to the U.S.

APNU+AFC Member of Parliament and former Education Minister Dr Nicolette Henry has cautioned that remote learning will see many learners faced with challenges that can have permanent effects.

ROME, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic was made to work hard by Casper Ruud in blustery conditions before the world number one got past the unseeded Norwegian 7-5 6-3 yesterday to reach the Italian Open final.

SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, (Reuters) – Real Madrid had an underwhelming return to La Liga as they could only draw 0-0 away to Real Sociedad yesterday in the first game of their title defence.

The Guyana Telephone and Tele-graph Company (GTT) last night said that it had restored landline services to customers in Region 3, completing underwater repairs ahead of schedule.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Britain is at a critical point in the COVID-19 pandemic and faces a very challenging winter, one of the government’s top medical advisers will warn at a public briefing yesterday.

Dear Editor, I heard this fishy story, which is par for the course in Guyana. 

Dear Editor, This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of indentureship.

(Barbados Nation) The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training said yesterday that all public schools are scheduled to open today Monday, September 21.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us in more ways than one, whether work, school, health, or our economic situations.

MADRID, (Reuters) – A Spanish triathlete has played down the significance of his sporting gesture in last week’s Santander Triathlon after he surrendered third place by slowing down to allow a fellow competitor who had taken a wrong turn to overtake him.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – Quirky comedy “Schitt’s Creek,” media family saga “Succession,” and dystopian drama “Watchmen” dominated the Emmy Awards yesterday in a show where the coronavirus pandemic meant most celebrities took part from their sofas and backyards dressed in a variety of gowns, hoodies and sleepwear.

Before the NBA restarted the season in July, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward told the team he planned to leave the bubble near Orlando for the birth of his fourth child.

More than 100 wildfires continue to rage in the states of California, Oregon and Portland, causing deaths to at least 35 people, massive destruction to property and displacement of thousands of residents.

Dear Editor, For years  Guyanese citizens have  been  pleading with  our  leaders  to  address  the  issue  of  noise nuisance.

While pollutant-free automobiles seem more efficient, buyers will have to consider charging-station availability and whether these vehicles will meet the demands of the driver.

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Saturday’s uprising at the Lusignan Prison in which two inmates were shot dead by prison guards and five others wounded requires emergency steps by the PPP/C government to alleviate squalid conditions at the facility which has seen the spread of COVID-19 and a host of other grouses.

LOS ANGELES, , (Variety.com) – Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” hit an important milestone, crossing the $250 million mark at the global box office.