Daily Archive: Sunday, November 22, 2020

The Ministry of Health today said that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

The lawyer for now detained former NICIL official, Colvin Heath-London says he has been questioned by the police for the last two days on a decision which had been taken by a now deceased former Chief Executive Officer.

Three men are expected to appear before a magistrate on Monday 23rd November 2020, to face multiple charges, after a shootout with Emergency Response Patrol (ERP) police officers on Wednesday 18 November 2020.

(Trinidad Express) A Siparia retiree used his dying breath to give his daughter the registration number of the vehicle which struck him and drove away on Friday evening.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Disturbed by reports that United States vice-president-elect Kamala Harris has been snubbing her Jamaican roots, her cousin Patrick Harris has strongly come out in her defence.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Five-year-old Mickele Allen, who was mauled by dogs in St D’Acre, St Ann, on Sunday, will spend months in hospital in the United States at a starting cost of $15.6 million, sourced through sponsorship overseas.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – After a scathing court setback in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump faces increased pressure from his fellow Republicans to drop his effort to overturn the U.S.

ADDIS ABABA/NAIROBI,  (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s army plans to surround the rebel-held capital of Tigray region with tanks and may use artillery on the city to try to end a nearly three-week war, a military spokesman said today, urging civilians to save themselves.

GUATEMALA CITY,  (Reuters) – Thousands of people yesterday staged the biggest protest yet against Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei, with some setting fire to Congress, fuelled by anger over cuts in the 2021 budget just as the country reels from back to back storms.

(Trinidad Express) A Siparia retiree used his dying breath to give his daughter the registration number of the vehicle which struck him and drove away on Friday evening.

(Trinidad Guardian) Government has now allocated $30 million to bail out restaurant and bar employees and people who are self-employed.

NICIL is giving holders of divested Wales Estate lands up to November 27 to come forward and establish occupation, failing which it is likely that some of those plots will be reclaimed.

Several workers from Australian-owned Troy Resources and Chinese-owned Zijin Mining-Aurora Gold Mines have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton, who said his ministry will be investigating working conditions at both places.

The police are investigating the death of a 24-year-old man, who drowned after he allegedly jumped into the Pomeroon River while he was drunk on Friday evening.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday disclosed that an additional 88 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed, with Region Six accounting for almost 40% of them.

Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony has confirmed that at least 32 students have tested positive for COVID-19 since the reopening of schools.

With 130 COVID-19 cases still active in St. Cuthbert’s Mission, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has extended the government-imposed lockdown that was instituted more than two weeks ago.

Leader of the Opposition Joseph Harmon is urging persons who believe they have been unfairly removed from posts in the public service to approach his office for advice and legal support.

While declining to comment on the main opposition’s concerns about the failure to set a date for the next sitting of the National Assembly, Speaker Manzoor Nadir yesterday said that during his tenure parliamentary business will not be impeded by “maximum administrative delay”.

Members of the Joint Services have launched a manhunt for three prisoners, including two murder accused, who managed to escape from the Lusignan Prison yesterday morning.

He does not remember but his grandmother told him that he was three years old when he first announced that he wanted to be a doctor.

With a special focus on promoting the adoption of green initiatives, Guyana Restaurant Week (GRW) began on Friday and organisers have promised that there will be no comprise on either safety or service.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge in every sphere of life and the over 1,900 students and staff members of the Government Technical Institute (GTI) were not spared.

For consumers fearing confrontations with sellers’ agents trying to force their way into their homes to seize goods bought on hire purchase, relief is on the horizon.

The Giftland Mall is recovering well from the impact of COVID-19.

As the Guyana Cricket Board/Tropical Springs Over-40 T20 tournament bowled off yesterday, West Berbice Masters, Jai Hind Masters, WD Mavericks and Bel Air Rubis Ultra Tech recorded first round wins while rain washed out matches at the Everest Cricket Club and Imam Bacchus Grounds respectively.

By Alim Hosein (The following is a revised version of an illustrated talk presented at Moray House Trust, on Saturday, November 7, 2020) of the interesting things about Ron Savory is that while he was an active artist, and an innovator in Guyanese painting, very little critical work has been done on him.

Born into money he scarce knew how to keep Chubby and snarky and often a creep He fiddled and whittled all he had away On fast food, women and the golf he would play.

The Ministry of Education yesterday began the distribution of vouchers for school uniforms and supplies in Region Six, where 22,000 students are expected to benefit at a cost of about $90 million.  

The sport of cycling recently got the green light to restart and now all systems are go for today’s Time Trial event.

President Irfaan Ali on Friday said children’s rights are a priority for his administration as Guyana joined in the observation of World Children’s Day, which is UNICEF’s global day of action for children.

The World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) has confirmed support and recognition of the first ever virtual ‘Skill Thrill Freestyle Football Festival’, which will be coordinated by the Right Start Foundation of Linden.

In many ways, Darius Marder’s “The Sound of Metal” feels like a decisively singular story.

Dear Editor, Permit me to write a response to the letter entitled, ‘MPs do not effectively represent the people because the system is warped’ (SN, November 17, 2020).

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Donald Trump faced a new setback yesterday in his desperate bid to overturn the U.S.

As the years go by, some married couples realise that they show less and less affection for each other.

The Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) has received a proposed 2021 – 2022 Pan Am hockey calendar following a number of interruptions in 2020 by the global COVID – 19 pandemic which forced the cancellation of a number of tournaments. 

Dear Editor, The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) runaway train, where they believe they can do anything to persons who were employed by or supported A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) Coalition Government, will have to reach a stop.

The families of two of the three children who died in 2019 at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), after medication was incorrectly administered to them, have accepted compensation from the hospital, while the other is pressing ahead with legal action.

(Reuters) – The United States recorded its 12th million COVID-19 case yesterday, even as millions of Americans were expected to travel for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, ignoring warnings from health officials about furthering the spread of the infectious disease.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has reminded licensed firearm holders that safeguarding their weapons when not in use is a priority, while warning that those found in breach of any firearm safety rules would have their weapons revoked.

Dear Editor, Norway has shown an excellent track record in the management of their sovereign wealth fund (SWF) over the decades with its current value at over US$1 Trillion, which is equivalent to three times their annual GDP.

It is well known that exercise sharpens the brain. Several studies have been done on the link between fit bodies and healthy brains.

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, CMC – Darren Bravo gave evidence that he could unlock the potential of the West Indies batting in the forthcoming Test series against New Zealand, with a masterly hundred in a warm-up match yesterday.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – England will end a national COVID-19 lockdown on Dec.

“It is not that I don’t love my mother. I do feel something because if she calls right now I would drop what I am doing and go and help.

FRANKFURT, (Reuters) – Moderna will charge governments between $25 and $37 per dose of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, depending on the amount ordered, Chief Executive Stephane Bancel told German weekly Welt am Sonntag (WamS).

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Leaders of the world’s 20 biggest economies  will pledge to pay for a fair distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, drugs and tests around the world so that poorer countries are not left out, and to extend debt relief to them, a draft G20 communique showed.

Dear Editor, The Toshao and villagers of Great Falls Amerindian Village, 58 Miles Mabura, would like to commend the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) for its support of the hinterland communities by maintaining the Linden-Lethem Roadway.

SYDNEY, CMC – A tidy innings from West Indies Women’s captain Stafanie Taylor failed to inspire her side and fellow Windies all-rounder Hayley Matthews was a non-starter in the latest round of matches in the Women’s Big Bash League yesterday.

The National COVID-19 Task Force (NCTF) has issued a final warning to the Palm Court Restaurant and Bar over its continued breaching of COVID-19 restrictions and says the business could face sanctions, including the revocation of its licences.

Prime Minister, Mark Phillips on Friday commissioned a 900-kilowatt generator at Kwakwani, which is expected to lead to the Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice community having 24-hour electricity.

Local civil society network Policy Forum Guyana (PFG) on Thursday announced the launch of its advocacy training kit, dubbed “Living In Harmony With Nature & Society.”

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Chief West Indies Women’s selector, Ann Browne-John says she welcomes the decision to push back the ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup (WWT20) to 2023.

Last week UWI issued a release stating that it was in the process of negotiating an agreement with the Government of Guyana to train up to 20,000 Guyanese over the next five years through the agency of its Open Campus.

Dear Editor, The Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) recently delivered a presentation to the National COVID-19 Task Force.

In 1987, the chess grandmaster Evgeny Vladimirov, a native of the then USSR, won a game against his countryman Vladimir Epishin.

RIYADH/BEIRUT,  (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said yesterday he was confident that Democrat Joe Biden’s incoming U.S.

Dear Editor,  In the letter  `A hare-brained scheme, President must address questions raised’ (SN, 21st November 2020) Rishee Thakur does not favour UWI being approached to educate 20,000 Guyanese.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Brazil has registered 32,622 additional coronavirus cases over the last 24 hours and 376 deaths, the health ministry said yesterday.

This week, it seems so soon again, I was saddened by the death of an old friend who often filled my life with laughter and good advice.

  Canine reinforcements: Members of the Guyana Police Force’s Mounted Branch and Canine Section conducted patrols at the Stabroek Market and Vendors Arcade yesterday as the force moves to step up its efforts to ensure that citizens are safe while conducting business during the Christmas season.

A Sophia couple was arrested on Friday night after ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) unearthed a quantity of suspected prohibited drugs during a raid of their house.

In years past, hearing outside about my country’s difficulties, I would come home to Guyana with Tradewinds to play music, or just to visit, often very concerned that I would find a joyless, dispirited people.

Last Update: 656.93                        Movement: 0.00% Current Update: 656.93                   YTD Movement: 8.41% The Lucas Stock Index (LSI) remained unchanged during the third period of trading in November 2020.

Introduction Today’s column considers issues related to the breakeven price for Guyana‘s fledgling hydrocarbons sector.