Daily Archive: Saturday, February 20, 2021

A collapsed Guyana Water Incorporated well at Lusignan has affected water supply on the East Coast but alternative arrangements are being put in place.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs,  Anil Nandlall S.C.,  today engaged East Coast Demerara residents on matters relating to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), according to the Department of Public Information.

 (Reuters) – Two people were killed in Myanmar’s second city Mandalay today when police and soldiers fired to disperse protests against a Feb.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Naomi Osaka crushed Jennifer Brady 6-4 6-3 to secure her second Australian Open title today and cement her standing as the new queen of the women’s game.

(Trinidad Guardian) With steady hands, Ramsaran Moonsammy chipped away at the hair of his son seated in his barber chair when Guardian Media visited him.

(Trinidad Guardian) More women are expressing a need for firearm training and are looking at tactical ways to protect themselves from attackers.

Action at the Lusignan Golf Course will tee off tomorrow from 09.00 hours with the AgroServices and Amazon Planx golf tournament.

The Ministry of Housing and Water yesterday released the route and artist’s impression for the proposed road link between Eccles to the Mandela Avenue which is expected to be completed by November of this year.

The Floor It Guyana Company is banking on its “made in Guyana” brand to put the country on the map, according to CEO, Andre Cummings yesterday during the company’s showroom opening.

Director of Procurement at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Karen Cumberbatch, has been asked by the hospital’s management to proceed on leave as a part of an ongoing rapid assessment at the hospital.

Residents of Canje Street, Section ‘K’ Campbellville, Georgetown, are concerned about a new property which is being constructed on their street that appears to be a commercial one within the residential zone.

A team of ranks from the Joint Services on Thursday travelled to Region One (Barima-Waini) to conduct a security assessment in light of the recent allegation of sexual assault where members of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are alleged to be the perpetrators.

Hewburn Boston, called ‘Boy,’ 24, who was accused of raping a four-year-old girl, was yesterday afternoon acquitted of the offence by a jury.

The Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has terminated the contract valued at over $413 million for the rehabilitation of the Leguan Ferry Stelling in Region Three.

The police are on the hunt for two bandits who shot and robbed a West Coast Demerara (WCD) businessman of $500,000 cash and personal documents at the Eccles Public Road stoplight on Thursday.

The Giftland Group believes that its cinema operations are being unfairly dealt with as similar businesses are being allowed to reopen.

A brand new punt dumper will be constructed to the tune of $400m at the Albion Estate, GuySuCo’s Chief Executive Officer, Sasenarine Singh announced yesterday.

The Ministry of Health yesterday informed that 19 more COVID-19 cases have been confirmed, bringing the total number in the country to 8,357.

Sattie Jagmohan, the West Coast Berbice woman who earlier this month accused her husband of forced her to drink a poisonous substance, has succumbed at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital. 

While maintaining his criticism of the issuance of two controversial trawler licences, APNU+AFC Member of Parliament Khemraj Ramjattan on Wednesday said stakeholders must always be consulted before the issuance of licences in their respective industries.

A soldier died on Monday night after he collided with a fellow motorcyclist while riding at Plum Park Sophia, Georgetown.

A fisherman from Crab-wood Creek, Upper Corentyne, is now awaiting sentencing after he admitted to killing a friend some three years ago.

The 4-month-old infant who died suddenly on Wednesday in Siparuta, Region Six, after experiencing breathing difficulties, has been tested for COVID-19.

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on Wednesday launched a survey to gauge the views of the region’s citizens on the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and their willingness to be vaccinated.

TT Red Force will try to end the preliminary phase of the CG Insurance Super50 tournament with a perfect record against a strong Guyana Jaguars unit at Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua, from 1.30 pm, today.

After winning his case in court, Chairman of the Giftland Group of Companies Roy Beepat has threatened to sue Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine for $200 million if he does not offer a “full apology” by Monday afternoon for the damage caused by accusations he levelled against the company over rates and taxes.

President of the East Coast Cricket Board (ECCB), Bissondyal Singh was yesterday elected to serve as president of the Demerara Cricket Board (DCB) when the body held its annual general meeting and election of office bearers under court supervision.

The Chief Executive Officer of GuySuCo, Sasenarine Singh, yester-day assured that operations at the Rose Hall Sugar Estate are “steaming ahead” despite recent reports in the Canje community that some works at the estate were put on hold.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Charles Ramson Jr., yesterday issued a statement via Facebook declaring Friday and the date for elections of the Guyana Cricket Board and Attorney-at-Law Kamal Ramkarran as the new Cricket Ombudsman.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden yesterday drew a sharp contrast with the foreign policy of his much-derided predecessor, Donald Trump, and urged democracies to work together to challenge abuses by autocratic states such as China and Russia.

Parent company of Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI), Russian Aluminum (RUSAL), has announced the sale of a number of pieces of motorised equipment, a further sign that the company may move to wrap up its controversial operations here.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – NASA scientists yesterday presented striking early images from the picture-perfect landing of the Mars rover Perseverance, including a selfie of the six-wheeled vehicle dangling just above the surface of the Red Planet moments before touchdown.

An inquest has been recommended in the death of Mon Repos resident Bridget Rodrigues.

Honorary Secretary of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB), Anand Sanasie has listed several areas that he would like to target in his bid to become Cricket West Indies president.

Dear Editor, On Feb. 17, a press release by the Ministry of Public Works stated that 30 companies have expressed interest for consultancy services to conduct a feasibility study and prepare detailed design for the construction of a bridge across the Corentyne River to connect Guyana with Suriname.

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony on Thursday said that the number of active COVID-19 cases in Region Seven is decreasing although Wara-madong still remains an area of concern.

Competitive rugby will make its return Saturday after almost a year of inactivity due to the pandemic.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Argentina’s health minister resigned yesterday following reports that people had been able to use connections to get access to COVID-19 vaccines to which they were not entitled.

At 13 years old, Brianna Askie is already a recording artiste with two albums, which are still to be released and should be out by this summer.

Governor Timothy Antoine of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has confirmed that his organisation will be approving the sale of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) operations in several territories in the Eastern Caribbean.

One person was taken into custody after ranks of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) unearthed 294 grams of cocaine concealed in a box at DHL Express, Alberttown, Georgetown Stabroek News was informed that ranks acting on information received, conducted a search at the Fifth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown property during which they discovered a multi-coloured floral box.

Dear Editor, In a radio programme on Friday, I highlighted what the former Minister of Public Infrastructure, Mr.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company’s (GTT) 30th anniversary celebration continued when the company recently presented 15 frontline workers with brand new handsets.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – The British government broke the law by failing to publish details of billions of pounds of spending on personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, a London court ruled on Friday.

You know how every week we are think of ways to cook the ingredients – particularly vegetables – that we buy every week?

(Barbados Nation) Twelve vaccination centres will be open today and only those with appointments will be seen, says public health specialist Dr Elizabeth Ferdinand, who is also Co-coordinator of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign.

Millers who lost millions of dollars after Guyana was evicted from the lucrative rice market in neighbouring Venezuela back in 2015 are seeking assistance from the government to offset their losses.

Dear Editor, If ever there was a greater relevance to the proverb “let sleeping dogs lie”, it can most readily be practised by Basil Williams, S.C,

With spectators down to a minimal, E-Networks will now provide live streaming of the upcoming Guyana Motor Racing (GMRSC) and Sports Club Drag Race.

Fashion appeals to me in different ways now. Even though there are usually at least five tabs open on my laptop that are related to fashion at any given time there is a growing reluctance to engross myself in fashions shows.

SAN DIEGO, Calif.,  (Reuters) – A group of 25 asylum seekers was allowed into the United States yesterday, a United Nations official said, the start of efforts to unwind one of former President Donald Trump’s most restrictive immigration policies, which forced thousands to wait in Mexico for their U.S.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation yesterday convened a meeting of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Guyana-Venezuela Border Controversy.

(Trinidad Express) It is unconstitutional and illegal for the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) to retain a person’s photographs and other information in its database if that individual was charged with a criminal offence but later acquitted.

Dear Editor, Today is the advertised date for the payment of government pensions for public servants.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro moved to replace the head of state-run oil company Petrobras, naming a retired army general to the CEO post after weeks of tension with the current chief executive over fuel price hikes.

Former General Manager of the National Communications Net-work (NCN) Enrico Woolford has filed a $185 million lawsuit against the Guyana Times and one of its columnists, former Minister of Health Dr.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in hard quarantine gathering mental strength for her tilt at a maiden Grand Slam title and will hope there is plenty in reserve when she takes on Naomi Osaka in today’s Australian Open final.

A number of people were on Saturday last treated to an afternoon of fine entertainment and high-end cuisine at the Picnic on the Lawns, Celebrate Life event presented by the Pergola Smokehouse and Lounge on the lawns of the Bishop of Guyana’s residence.

(Barbados Nation) Prominent Barbadian farmer, businessman, activist and environmentalist Richard Goddard has died.

The winter storm that swept through Texas this week produced one of the coldest temperature snaps in a generation.

A labourer and a vendor were yesterday charged with illegal possession of firearms and released on bail.

An inmate of the Lusignan Prison, on the East Coast of Demerara, was busted while trying to smuggle nearly two and a half pounds of cannabis into the facility on Thursday morning.

A vendor and her son were arrested on Thursday after the police found a quantity of narcotics and suspected stolen items at their Charlotte Street home.

There are many stories that can begin with ‘Once upon a time…’ Like those the oceans hold.

Two men were both released on bail on Wednesday after denying that they stole a quantity of angle iron which they were allegedly instructed to transport to Kissoon’s Furniture Store.

Leroy La Fleur is expected to learn his fate next week after he pleaded guilty on Thursday at the High Court in Berbice to carrying out an attack on a man using a cutlass.

A destitute handyman was on Wednesday ordered to perform community service after confessing to stealing items from his employer.

Twenty-six students with disabilities recently received certificates after completing a Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) robotics training course facilitated by the Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) in partnership with ExxonMobil Guyana.

Norman Powell and Pascal Siakam both outscored Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday night as the visiting Toronto Raptors completed a two-game sweep of the Milwaukee Bucks with a 110-96 victory.

Residents of De Willem Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara, are now able to access treated potable water, and electricity after the intervention of the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water.

LAGOS, (Reuters) – A federal court in Lagos has issued an injunction barring Royal Dutch Shell’s Nigerian subsidiaries from withdrawing money at 20 local banks until it ringfences potential damages in a lawsuit brought against the oil major by Aiteo Eastern E&P.

A Mash Festival fashion show is slated for MovieTowne next week, where designers will display casual and formal outfits accessorised with matching face masks.

Dear Editor, The plum postings abroad are filling up quickly. Sam to the USA, Charrandass Persaud to Delhi…..Yet