Daily Archive: Monday, December 14, 2020

LANSING, Mich., (Reuters) – Democrat Joe Biden today won the state-by-state Electoral College vote that formally determines the U.S.

(Jamaica Gleaner) A Jamaican-American nurse was the first to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New York.

The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Guyana today clarified that it released $2b in budgetary support to Guyana on Thursday and not $19.8b as had been said in an EU statement that day.

The Ministry of Health today said that one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.

(Jamaica Observer) JAMAICAN Grammy Award-winning recording artiste Shaggy has brushed aside conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines and says he’s ready to take the jab when it becomes available in the island.

(Jamaica Gleaner) An Inter-American Development Bank study has revealed that Jamaica leads the Caribbean in the number of inmates who were armed with weapons when they committed a crime.

(Jamaica Star) St D’Acre, a small district situated about five minutes from Alexandria, St.

(Jamaica Star) After almost three decades of hiccups, 45-year-old Patricia ‘Alicia’ Fearon has been able to attain an associate degree in early childhood education.

ATLANTA, (Reuters) – Early in-person voting begins in the state of Georgia today for a pair of Jan.

SINGAPORE,  (Reuters) – Singapore became on Monday the first Asian country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine and said it expects to start receiving shots by the end of the year.

(Trinidad Guardian) A 26-year-old contractor was stabbed to death by a close female relative during a domestic dispute yesterday.

(Trinidad Guardian) Three T&T Defence Force personnel and a police officer were among 44 revellers that were held, as police busted an illegal “zesser” party in La Horquetta yesterday morning.

The charred remains of a Bartica mother and her two daughters were discovered under the rubble of their dwelling after it was allegedly set on fire by her reputed husband on Saturday night.

Frontline workers who are providing an essential service or key public services during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security Childcare Subsidy Programme.

The family of Zaman Mohamed who was shot dead in the compound of Sueria Manufacturing at Eccles on Friday says he was not a bandit and left home that evening to go fishing.

The body of a woman was yesterday afternoon pulled from the Essequibo River by persons living along the Parika Sea Dam, East Bank Essequibo.

A Corriverton cyclist died while receiving medical attention at the Skeldon Public Hospital after he was involved in an accident along the Springlands Public Road around 11.30 am yesterday.

After nine years, the Government of Guyana has warned China Harbour and Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) that it is mulling legal action against it since it has failed to deliver on works for the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri expansion project.

Measures implemented to stem the spread of COVID-19 at Guyana’s two international airports have proven to be successful as there have been no negative reports since the reopening of the airports, Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Lt.

A seventeen-year-old boy of Windsor Forest is missing and believed to have drowned yesterday midday after he was caught in the tide while setting fishing hooks in the Atlantic Ocean some 100 feet from the seawall.

Darious ‘Razor’ Ramsammy used his sharp physique to slice and dice through the competition and emerged winner of the ‘Resilience’ Bodybuilding Show staged Saturday night at the National Cultural Centre.

Police on Saturday night arrested a man in connection with the arson at Arakaka Police Station.

Introduction To mark the 60th anniversary of the first Tied Test match in cricket, in Brisbane on 14 December 1960, we reproduce two articles that reflect Joe Solomon’s astounding role in this historic event.

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has declared that its member states will continue to accept medical missions from Cuba and acknowledged the contribution of these teams to the wellbeing of the Caribbean people especially during the fight against COVID-19.

(Reuters) – The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine left on trucks and planes early yesterday, kicking off a historic effort to stop a surging pandemic that is claiming more than 2,400 lives a day in the United States.

Abdel Nur, a Guyanese man who had pleaded guilty in the 2006 plot to blow up New York’s John F Kennedy Airport was deported here on Thursday on the completion of his sentence.

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has announced that four more tourism businesses have been granted conditional approval to reopen.

By Dr. Rudi Webster A few weeks ago Professor Eudine Barriteau gave this warning to primary school principals: “Invest in primary school education or pay the price.”

(Reuters) – “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” author John le Carre, who cast flawed spies on to the bleak chessboard of Cold War rivalry, has died aged 89.

After winning the second leg of the Speed Sundays Time-Trial last week in Linden, Briton John took his talents to Berbice yesterday an emerged victor once again.

Dear Editor, When it comes to the financial management of our country, we must avoid the past posture of taking on excessive debt and then asking for debt forgiveness.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A $908 billion bipartisan COVID-19 relief plan set to be introduced in the U.S.

An early morning fire yesterday left a New Amsterdam pensioner and her relatives homeless mere weeks before Christmas.

A decision is due to be made today on how the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into the murder charge against the five men accused of killing Better Hope moneychanger Aaron Latchman and his daughter, Arian Latchman, would proceed in wake of the recent escape of one of the men.

(Trinidad Express) The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard is confirming the deaths of eleven Venezuelan men women and children who drowned on their way to Trinidad.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) hosted its first tournament since the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic swept the globe and according to honorary secretary, Anand Sanasie, the tournament was a success.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – The first COVID-19 vaccines landed on Canadian soil on Sunday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, and some Canadians are expected to roll up their sleeves for a shot as soon as today.

Dear Editor, It was with great pleasure that I recently saw a report and pictures in the print media in relation to the historic signing of the Open Skies – Air Services  Agreement between Guyana and Suriname.

(Trinidad Guardian) On the very day Ashanti Riley will be laid to rest, a San Juan man is expected to face the court charged with her murder today.

Winston Missigher and Sheama Tyrell are the 2020 South American 10K Road Classic Champions.

The Alliance for Change (AFC) will be approaching the courts to compel the Speaker of the National Assembly to convene the parliamentary committees including the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – A gunman shouting “Kill me!” opened fire from the steps of New York City’s Cathedral Church of St.

Dear Editor, The compelling letter by Maria Rodrigues, SN Dec 13/2020 `Please protect our animals from the scourge of firecrackers,’ underlines the worst danger of human cruelty to animals, in particular, dogs.

Dear Editor, Hospitals across the country are filling up again, not specifically with the demographic group disproportionately slammed by the coronavirus pandemic.

(Trinidad Guardian) Awakened by loud explosions as gunmen shot up his bedroom early yesterday morning, a Chaguanas man remained on his bed paralysed with fear.

The Ministry of Health yesterday said that one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.

BRUSSELS/LONDON,  (Reuters) – London and Brussels agreed to “go the extra mile” in coming days to try to reach an elusive trade agreement despite missing their latest deadline to avert a turbulent ‘no deal’ exit for Britain from the European Union’s orbit at the end of the month.

Dear Editor, This COVID-19 pandemic is making people do all kinds of strange things, playing many tricks. 

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s Supreme Court yesterday gave the country’s health minister 48 hours to fix the starting date for a national vaccination programme to fight the world’s second-deadliest outbreak of coronavirus.

A New Amsterdam man is now hospitalized after he was involved in an accident along the Chesney Public Road yesterday.

PARIS, (Reuters) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Lebanon’s political and economic collapse was like the sinking of the Titanic, only without the music.

Last Wednesday was International Anti-Corruption Day, a day when governments, businesses and civil society join hands to renew their commitment to end the devastating effects of corruption on the lives of citizens worldwide.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, CMC – Joshua Da Silva’s impressive half-century on debut did little to diminish West Indies’ pain as they crumbled to an innings and 12-run defeat to the Black Caps inside the first hour of the penultimate day of the second Test here yesterday.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s opposition, led by Juan Guaido, on Saturday concluded a “popular consultation” to repudiate President Nicolas Maduro’s government after boycotting a congressional vote last Sunday.

NELSON, New Zealand, CMC – West Indies A made a steady start in their pursuit of 358 for victory, after Shayne Moseley completed his fourth first-class hundred and Romario Shepherd hit an unbeaten half-century in the battle for survival in the second “Test” against New Zealand A yesterday.

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Georgetown District conducted a toy distribution exercise in East and West Ruimveldt on Saturday.

Health Minister, Dr Frank Anthony on Thursday reminded citizens that personal responsibility is necessary for keeping the spread of COVID-19 low during the current holiday season.

It had been hoped that former President Granger would have taken up the invitation by President Ali to meet with him and the three former PPP/C Presidents, Messrs Hinds, Jagdeo and Ramotar.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Dlamini, who tested positive for COVID-19 four weeks ago, has died at age 52 after being hospitalised in neighbouring South Africa, the tiny absolute monarchy’s government said late on Sunday.

Dear Editor, The law is clear — as long as you come out in public, you must have a mask on.

(Reuters) – Lewis Hamilton wrapped up the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi yesterday with his 165th podium finish and the after-effects of COVID-19 making themselves felt on his aching body.