Daily Archive: Monday, November 30, 2020

Thirty new COVID-19 cases were reported today in the Ministry of Health’s Dashboard.

Region Six Chairman, David Armogan today stated that over $100M will be spent on remedial works along the Black Bush Polder road by the Ministry of Public Works. 

 (Reuters) – Moderna Inc said it will apply for U.S. and European emergency authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine today based on full results from a late-stage study showing its vaccine was 94.1% effective with no serious safety concerns.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – At least eight prisoners were killed and more than 50 injured in clashes with guards at a Sri Lankan prison, officials said today, as authorities tried to quell a protest over rising corornavirus infections in the country’s crowded jails.

(Reuters) – Large global trials of several COVID-19 vaccine candidates involving tens of thousands of participants are well underway with some having gathered sufficient data to seek emergency use authorisation.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The family of Oral Nunis Sr, a Jamaican man who died in the custody of the Chula Vista police, has sued the San Diego city government and the police department for what they are alleging is his wrongful death at the hands of officers.

(Jamaica Gleaner) One year after a Toronto street was named after him, Jamaica-born Canadian B.

The US$1M payment made to prominent PNCR member James Bond for leased NICIL  lands at Peters Hall, East Bank Demerara was never flagged by the city commercial bank that undertook the transaction, Bank of Guyana sources say.

Despite assurances that precautionary measures would be taken to prevent a recurrence, the Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) submarine cable across the Demerara River has been severed, this time by a ship’s anchor.

A six-day-old male infant of Region Three and a thirty-one-year-old woman from Region Ten are the latest COVID-related deaths according to the Ministry of Health (MOH)  bringing the death toll to 151.

The body of a 15-year-old male, who drowned in the Linden `blue lake’ on Saturday afternoon, was found yesterday about 15 feet from where he went under water.

The curtain came down on the fourth edition of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Incorporated Prime Minister’s T20 Cup yesterday at the Everest Ground with Speedboat All-Stars, Fishermen Masters and Regal Legends winning their respective categories.

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand,  CMC – Another poor bowling effort followed by feeble batting from World champions, West Indies condemned them to a 66-run defeat in the second Twenty20 International against New Zealand yesterday, after Glenn Phillips blasted a record, maiden hundred of 108.

Armed bandits just after 8 last night invaded the home of former murder accused, Marcus Brian Bisram, located at Number 70 Village, Corentyne, and carted off a large sum of cash and jewellery. 

Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) Presidential hopeful Akanni Blair has released his 12-member slate that will contest the Upper Demerara Football Association elections when the association eventually stages its constitutionally mandated Electoral Congress.

Some leases entered into by NICIL enable the lessees to transfer their interest without seeking permission, according to Nigel Hughes, the attorney for Colvin Heath-London who is presently under police investigation in relation to the disposal of lands at Peters Hall on the East Bank of Demerara.

MANAMA, (Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix for Mercedes yesterday after French driver Romain Grosjean had a miraculous escape from a fiery first-lap crash that ripped his car in two.

Several persons were on Saturday night arrested and are currently in the Vigilance Police Station lockups after a gun was found near where they were gathered, according to a release yesterday from the police.

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, CMC – West Indies prospective Test bowlers suffered a blow to their confidence, when Will Young and Cole McConchie hit hundreds to earn New Zealand “A” a tame draw in their tour match yesterday.

A young mother is distressed after losing her one-day-old baby boy on October 31 at the George-town Public Hospital (GPHC) and felt he could have been saved had a caesarean-section (CS) been performed. 

The tranquil atmosphere and picturesque scenery in Upper Bonasika Creek, Essequibo River is so captivating that you can easily adapt to the simple life, away from basic utilities. 

MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand,  CMC – West Indies captain Kieron Pollard said his side paid again for inconsistent bowling, when they crashed to a 72-run defeat in the second Twenty20 International against New Zealand yesterday.

WASHINGTON/WILMINGTON, Del.,  (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden chose more senior aides to lead his administration’s efforts to defeat the coronavirus and rebuild the U.S.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Steve Smith was at his imperious best as he scored a second successive 62-ball century to drive Australia to a 51-run victory over India at the Sydney Cricket Ground yesterday, sealing the one-day series 2-0 with a match to spare.

A cyclist was fatally struck down on Saturday on the Herstelling Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD) as a motor lorry was turning out of a cross street.

HAVANA,  (Reuters) – Communist-run Cuba over the weekend launched an all-out rhetorical assault through state-run media on a rare protest that took place yesterday for freedom of expression, branding it part of an ongoing effort by the United States to create an uprising.

Dear Editor, These concerns are directed at the Minister of Education. As I write this letter, my mind is tired and my body exhausted from not only  moulding the nation’s children, but spending sleepless nights studying to ensure that I’m the best teacher I can be.

PAARL, South Africa, (Reuters) – Dawid Malan returned to his home town yesterday to steer England to a four-wicket win over South Africa in their second Twenty20 international in Paarl as they clinched the three-match series.

Banks DIH Limited, Morning Glory Inc. (MGI) and the Institute of Applied Science and Technology (IAST) yesterday announced the signing of a distribution agreement which appoints Banks as the exclusive distributor of MGI’s locally produced rice cereals. 

(Reuters) – Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion, in his long-awaited return to the ring, dominated Roy Jones Jr.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The Trump administration is poised to add China’s top chipmaker SMIC and national offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, according to a document and sources, curbing their access to U.S.

Dear Editor, I understand that there are some severe differences of opinions and positions about the utility and possible validity of the hailed Argentine team of forensic experts. 

The majority of the persons who tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Orealla and Siparuta are asymptomatic, Toshao Carl Peneux revealed yesterday.

(Reuters) – The European Union is seeking to forge a new alliance with the United States to bury the tensions of the Trump era and meet the challenges posed by China, the Financial Times reported https://on.ft.com/3lijxJF

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Argentine justice officials yesterday seized medical files from the doctor of Diego Maradona as part of their investigation into the recent death of the soccer star.

Dear Editor, In the Friday edition of the Stabroek News under his widely read week article “Frankly Speaking” Mr.

As part of discussions during a four-day state visit to Suriname last week, Presidents Irfaan Ali and Chan Santokhi acknowledged the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world and took note of the recent development of vaccines to prevent the contraction of the novel coronavirus.

ABUJA,  (Reuters) – Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed yesterday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said in a statement.

More options for the sitting and administering of the 2021 National Grade Six Assessment were announced last week by Education Minister, Priya Manickchand.

Dear Editor, November 26th, 2020 marked the 1st Anniversary of Animal Rescue and Protection Society (ARAPS) and, coincidentally, the birthday of its founder, Shari Rodrigues DaSilva.

Guyana’s laws on petroleum exploration and production date back to the 1980s.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur went back to the top of the Premier League yesterday when they held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw that left honours even between visiting manager Jose Mourinho and his one-time midfield lieutenant Frank Lampard, now in charge of the Blues.

By Grace Aneiza Ali Guyanese-born Grace Aneiza Ali is a Curator and an Assistant Professor and Provost Fellow in the Department of Art & Public Policy at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.

Dear Editor,  The Head of the EPA has been sacked by the PPP/C Government. 

Since taking office on August 2nd there has been frenetic activity by the PPP/C government in all sectors except for its legislative agenda where it is inexplicably still to present a range of bills that should have been in deep contemplation for months.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Deaths from malaria due to disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic to services designed to tackle the mosquito-borne disease will far exceed those killed by COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization warned yesterday.

(Jamaica Observer) How does a shy, little, ‘lisp-tongue’ girl from Kingston end up as a Supreme Court judge in New York, beating back cancer and COVID-19 along the way?

(Trinidad Guardian) A Chaguanas man, who underwent two emergency triple bypass surgeries in less than a year in the private sector at a cost of $250,000, says he is traumatised and in pain after he developed an incisional hernia following the surgeries.

(Trinidad Guardian) A bodyguard who rescued a couple who were swept away in their vehicle by floodwaters last Thursday, is grateful that he was in the right place at the right time to save them.

(Trinidad Express) FOLLOWING last week’s controversial “extreme embalming” funeral where the seated body of Che Lewis arrived via procession, the Catholic Archdiocese last Friday reminded of the “dignity” of the body and said parishes will now have to request details ahead of services.