Daily Archive: Saturday, November 7, 2020

WASHINGTON/PHILADELPHIA,  (Reuters) – Joe Biden’s supporters banged pots, honked their car horns and set off fireworks across U.S.

BERLIN/LONDON/OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Some of the United States’ biggest and closest allies quickly congratulated Joe Biden on his presidential election victory today even though Donald Trump, with whom several have had rocky relations, had yet to concede.

Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon today congratulated President-elect Joseph Biden on his victory at the November 3rd general elections.

(Trinidad Guardian) The declining store count at Trincity Mall has raised fears among the remaining tenants over their survival as they say even though the Christmas season is here, the customers are not.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Kamala Harris made history today with her election as Joe Biden’s vice president, becoming the first woman, first Black American and first Asian American to win the second highest U.S.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Democrat Joe Biden captured the U.S. presidency today as voters narrowly rebuffed Republican incumbent Donald Trump’s tumultuous leadership and embraced Biden’s promise to fight the coronavirus pandemic and fix the economy in a divided nation.

(Trinidad Guardian) Abby Phillip, the White House correspondent who has featured in CNN’s coverage of the suspenseful ballot count for the US presidential election over the past few days, has been gaining a large fan following for her calm, clear analysis of that developing story.

APNU+AFC MP  David Patterson has filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General and Minister of Finance seeking a declaration that the consideration and approval of budget proposals of constitutional agencies by the National Assembly on September 1st was in breach of Section 80 B(2) of the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act (FMAA).

Records released by Parliament Office yesterday showed that Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Oneidge Walrond was still a dual citizen at time she took the oath of office as a Member of Parliament (MP) on September 1st, prompting a renewed call from the main opposition for her resignation.

An 11-year-old child who tested positive for COVID-19 died yesterday. Stabroek News was reliably informed that the child died at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) where she was being treated for another illness.

Guyana’s COVID-19 fatalities officially rose to 134 on Friday as three new deaths were confirmed on Friday.

Toshao Learmond Emmanuel is worried that the indigenous community of Waramuri will become the next COVID-19 hotspot in Region One after three persons who were infected with the virus died days apart from each other.

The Health Ministry expects to have antigen tests for COVID-19 in Guyana within the next three weeks and later have them deployed to hinterland communities.

GPL yesterday took possession of five generators from Finland which will boost its capacity by 46.5 Megawatt (MW) but the generation plant at Garden of Eden will not be commissioned until April next year.

With this week marking the first 100 days of the new PPP/C government, Vice President (VP) Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday said the new administration was hamstrung from hitting the ground running due to the absence of a budget.

Former policeman Shawn Neblett, who is accused of conspiring to export cocaine to the United States, has been extradited.

The Guyana Police Force has launched an investigation into the award of the 2016 contract to Dutch firm LievenseCSO to conduct a feasibility study and design of a new Demerara Harbour Bridge, according to Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill.

Cricket action in Berbice is set to return on November 21 as the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) pushes to end the 2020 season on a high.

A man yesterday pleaded guilty to a dozen charges following his assault on a policeman in Georgetown, which was captured on video.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) will look to host their two premier Regional tournaments within the first quarter of 2021.

Cindy Moses and Leeroy King, the couple whose burnt remains were found in their Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD) home on Tuesday night, died as a result of smoke inhalation and burn injuries, autopsies revealed yesterday.

West Indies head coach Phil Simmons has made it clear that Test captain, Jason Holder is always in consideration for the T20 side.

The police are pursuing two suspects in connection with the shooting of Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Company Secretary Jacques Foster, who was wounded in an attack on Thursday night at Montrose, East Coast Demerara (ECD).

As West Indies prepare to battle New Zealand, all-rounder Rovman Powell is confident of the Caribbean side’s chances of snatching a series win in the T20 format.

With the reopening of our international airports, Roraima Group of Companies has begun rehiring employees who it was forced to lay off when the airports closed back in March.

Dear Editor, There are two things that I first wish to say about the Ministry of Education’s decision to reopen public schools to a limited student audience. 

President of the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association (GASA), Dwayne Scott has signalled his intention to decentralise the discipline.

Award-winning actress and dancer Nathaya Whaul, who currently plays the benevolent character Susan in the hilarious and intriguing “Days Like Dese” television sitcom, has been in the entertainment industry since 2005.

Care packages have been sent to the ten administrative regions to be distributed to teachers and students as the Ministry of Education (MoE) finalises its preparations for the re-opening of schools next week.

The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) is assessing and finalizing its plans for the restart of competitions by the end of the month.

With the launch of its service on the Guyana to Barbados route, Trans Guyana Airways (TGA) is aiming to bridge connections to South America, according to Managing Director Alexandra Correia.

WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Democrat Joe Biden said yesterday that he was going to win the U.S.

You did not misread the headline. This is not about the popular and well-known local staple, Cassava Bread.

Dear Editor, It is instructive to note that live streaming of the counting of ballots was done in the critically important Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

I don’t like mysteries especially when pricing is involved. To this day I have never understood why businesses continuously publish and advertise items online in hope of capturing potential consumers but are reluctant to publicly display the prices.

Jason Holder enjoyed a fine outing with  ball and bat while Kane Williamson scored a fine 50 not out as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) set up a Qualifier 2 clash with Delhi Capitals (DC) tomorrow after beating Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets in Eliminator of the Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in Abu Dhabi yesterday.

Dear Editor, Having stated my reasons for taking a principled position on a motion, which sought to disregard the authority of the Local Government Commission, at the last Statutory Meeting of Council held, Monday, October 26, 2020, I made no further public comment on this matter.

TEGUCIGALPA/GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – The remains of Hurricane Eta dumped more torrential rain across large parts of Central America early yesterday after days of devastating floods and landslides that killed dozens of people.

The suspect in the murder of labourer Keron Williams, 20, who was fatally stabbed on November 1st, at Met-en-meerzorg, has been arrested.

(Reuters) – U.S. coronavirus infections surged by at least 129,606 yesterday, according to a Reuters tally, the third consecutive daily rise of more than 100,000 cases as a third wave of COVID-19 sweeps the United States.

The organisers of the ‘Big Man Cricket Tournament’ – an event which will feature 10 teams – have received the green light from the Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.,

SAN FRANCISCO,  (Reuters) – Before Facebook Inc shut down a rapidly growing “Stop the Steal” Facebook Group on Thursday, the forum featured calls for members to ready their weapons should President Donald Trump lose his bid to remain in the White House.

Dear Editor, I write this letter while like the rest of the world, we await the outcome of the US election.

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has sent a letter of congratulations to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent and the Grenadines on his fifth consecutive election victory on Thursday, the Barbados Nation said yesterday.

A man is now dead while another is critically injured after they were reportedly both stabbed by their drinking buddy during an argument at Balamani Backdam, Cuyuni River, on Tuesday.

As the 36th death anniversary of musical pioneer and creator of the Shanto music genre Bill Rogers approaches, the late iconic entertainer’s son, Roger ‘Young Bill Rogers’ Hinds has had his father’s biography, The Life and Works of Bill Bhagee Rogers and the Origin of Shanto Music in Guyana, reprinted.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Brisbane Heat unveiled Morne Morkel as a ‘local’ player for this season’s Big Bash League yesterday, with the former South Africa quick now a permanent resident of Australia.

ABIDJAN, (Reuters) – Opposition candidates in Ivory Coast’s election face charges of terrorism and up to life in prison for denouncing the vote and creating a rival government after President Alassane Ouattara’s victory, a public prosecutor said yesterday.

Dear Editor, I wish to thank my good friend Tony Vieira for his letter in the Stabroek News of November 1, 2020.

(Reuters) – The mental toll that comes with spending long periods in bio-secure bubbles should be taken into account when the length of cricket tours are being decided, India captain Virat Kohli said yesterday.

Balata craftsman and former primary school teacher George Tancredo of Nappi Village, Central Rupununi, who was known for seizing attention with his beautifully created pieces, died on October 30, following a tragic accident.

There seems to be no foreseeable end to COVID-19. Nations such as the UK have recently again imposed lockdowns after relaxing some of the COVID measures for some months.

As the police await legal advice on possible charges, six men, including four Venezuelans who are suspected to be members of a Syndicato gang, have been released from police custody.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s top four telecom companies have decide not to meet with a visiting senior U.S.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Argentina soccer great Diego Maradona has been sedated by doctors to help him cope with withdrawal symptoms from alcohol dependency, his personal doctor said yesterday.

A new diabetic eye centre has been opened at the Enmore Polyclinic to provide free screening for diabetics and persons at risk of diabetes-related eye disease.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) – Southampton moved into first place in England’s top flight for the first time since 1988 after a comfortable 2-0 home victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League yesterday.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal stayed on track for a maiden Paris Masters title by beating fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6 7-5 6-1 yesterday, a result that gave Argentine Diego Schwartzman the last spot at the season-ending ATP Tour Finals.

The mills of democracy grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly fine.