Daily Archive: Saturday, March 6, 2021

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

President Irfaan Ali today took part in the sod turning at Robb and Oronoque streets where a new Boutique Hotel under the name – Aiden Hotel – will be built.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) today urged Nurses and the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) to end the industrial action at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) which was sparked by remarks  by  its Chief Executive Officer, Rudy Small.

The Iwokrama rainforest centre says it continues to be affected by illegal mining.

Leader of the Opposition Joseph Harmon yesterday once again dismissed attempts by President Irfaan Ali to blame him for a lack of consultation between government and the main parliamentary opposition, saying the president’s call for him to recognise the legitimacy of the current administration is absurd.

After taking statements on assault allegations levelled against Minister within the Office of the Prime Minis-ter Kwame McCoy, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday confirmed that it is seeking legal advice on the way forward.

Government has admitted that its claimed 14 billion cubic feet (cu ft) flaring quota for ExxonMobil’s Liza-1 project is in fact not in its environmental permit, while the company maintained that it never used the figure to justify its flaring here.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony yesterday revealed that the rollout of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine is expected to begin this weekend as the immunisation of healthcare workers across the country continues.

Taxi driver Sahadeo Pooran, called “Omesh,” now awaits sentencing after being found guilty of raping a 12-year-old girl back in 2019.

Thurston Semple, a taxi-driver who is awaiting trial for rape, was yesterday faced with a new rape charge.

Ninety per cent of works on the $500 million alternative road link between Eccles and Diamond has been completed to date and the Ministry of Housing and Water has declaring that the project is on schedule.

Michael DaSilva, a longtime sports reporter, passed away on Wednesday following a battle with lung cancer, devastating the community of coaches, athletes and fellow reporters who had known him for years.

The project summary for the planned US$40 million Hilton-branded hotel at Houston that will see over 150 local construction workers hired to build the facility and an additional 70 persons hired full time once it is up and running.

A blistering century from Brian Mangar and a hat-trick from Bobby Prahadlall highlighted the opening day of the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc.,

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded a 46.6% decrease in serious crimes for the year thus far, Commissioner of Police (ag) Nigel Hoppie has announced.

European Union (EU) Ambassador to Guyana Fernando Ponz Cantó is hoping for a peaceful resolution to the latest tensions between Guyana and Venezuela.

Former West Indies opener turned pundit, Philo Wallace, believes the poor performance of the Barbados Pride in the recent Regional Super50 tournament provides even more evidence that the selectors should stick with Kraigg Brathwaite as captain for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Jrue Holiday’s step-back, baseline jumper with two seconds remaining powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-111 win over the host Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.

The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed 30 more cases of COVID-19 in Guyana.

(Reuters) – Frenchman Benoit Paire crashed out of the Argentina Open after tanking his final service game and being docked a point for spitting on the court in a 4-6 6-3 6-1 defeat to Francisco Cerundolo.

The decomposed body of Sherida Hussain, one of three persons who drowned near the Number 63 Beach last month, has finally been recovered.

Dear Editor, I am a retired health care professional. I served in the health sector for 24 years and am presently employed with a private company as an industrial nurse.

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira has disclosed that the process of installing a new Integrity Commission board has commenced and she is hopeful that new members will be appointed shortly.

All eyes will be on rising star athlete, Emanuel Archibald,  tomorrow as he once again looks to clinch an Olympic berth when the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) stages its second meet of the season at the National Track and Field Centre.

Dear Editor, An article in the Stabroek News of February 28, 2020 states as follows, and I quote: “The National Insurance Scheme (N.I.S.)

Under its budgetary allocations for the year, the state-run National Communication Network (NCN) will be testing the use of closed captions and sign language insets as part of its productions as it moves towards compliance with the Persons with Disabilities Act.

The first ever Inter-Schools golf championships got off to a roaring start this week with five secondary schools from Berbice, Linden, Essequibo, East Coast Demerara  and West Coast Demerara participating. 

Dear Editor, One does not have to be a lawyer to understand what the Cricket Ombudsman Kamal Ramkarran did in stopping the GCB election was illogical.

Construction leaders, KPX2 Hollow and Design Blocks has come on board with the Flying Ace Cycling Club as a sponsor.

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) is awaiting additional information from its counterpart in Jamaica regarding the recent interception of 306 pounds of cocaine found concealed in two containers earlier this week.

The Ministry of Health will be constructing a “one-stop” diabetes centre to help persons with diabetes get better control over the illness.

After successfully hosting four grassroots tournaments last weekend, the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) will host three more tomorrow as the cricket season continues.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Democrats in the U.S. Senate said yesterday they had resolved their differences over unemployment aid in President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill, enabling them to move forward with the sweeping package after hours of delay.

Dear Editor, It is clear that diplomacy, tolerance and patience are getting us far, but the recent violation of our airspace by Venezuelan fighter jets is changing the dynamic of the relationship between our two countries.

Tony Cuttz is currently one of the most popular singers in Guyana in the Chutney genre, owing to his song “My Johnny Walker” which has become an anthem, gaining him fans not just at home, but also in Trinidad, other parts of the Caribbean, North America and even all the way in South Africa.

Two Berbice residents were yesterday remanded to prison after being charged with trafficking almost 100 pounds of cannabis.

Arch rivals, Albion Cricket Club and Rose Hall Town Namilco Thunderbolt Flour will lock horns today in the long-awaited Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) Elizabeth Styles Under-21 tournament.

Dear Editor, The budget passing was foregone.  Also foregone were the rollicking ruckuses that marred what was supposed to be intense debates on the budget: underpinnings, peculiarities, projections, positives, and negatives.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canada’s drug regulator yesterday approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, the fourth such shot to be given the green light, as Ottawa brought forward deliveries of millions of Pfizer doses.

I’ve been meaning to share with you about these tasty coconut chutneys for ages but I’m only now getting around to it.

An Enmore man was on Wednesday sentenced to 18 months in jail after he pleaded guilty to breaking into a woman’s home and stealing valuables amounting to almost $300,000.

My friend wished me “Happy Election-versary” earlier this week, a joking reminder of how mentally draining Elections 2020 was and how we both shared our fear and anxiousness during the impasse that followed the voting.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. border agents detained nearly 100,000 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico

A man is accused of stealing jewellery from another while he was parked and checking damage caused by a vehicular accident.

Dear Editor, The call for a former minister to be considered for the recently named accolade in honour of democracy cannot get my wholehearted support.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s daily COVID-19 death toll could reach 3,000 if serious action is not taken to halt the spread of the virus, according to a presentation made in a meeting of the government’s crisis response team, two sources present told Reuters.

AHMEDABAD, India, (Reuters) – Rishabh Pant launched a spectacular late assault in his flamboyant 101 to put India in charge of the fourth and final test against England in Ahmedabad yesterday.

ASUNCION, (Reuters) – Paraguay’s minister of public health, Julio Mazzoleni, resigned yesterday after lawmakers the previous day urged him to step down as a record-breaking surge in coronavirus cases left medication in short supply and the country’s hospitals near collapse.

Two men accused of robbing and assaulting a motorcyclist have walked free as the victim asked a city court to dismiss the charge.

With the COVID guidelines restricting persons gathering for the purpose of entertainment, Nothing To Laugh About is one of a number of productions anticipated by Guyanese that has been halted.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The United Nations special envoy on Myanmar urged the U.N.

(Reuters) – Skipper Aaron Finch led the way with a battling 79 not out as Australia hammered New Zealand by 50 runs in the fourth Twenty20 in Wellington yesterday to tie up the series at 2-2 and set up a final match decider.

Dear Editor, This is in reference to news item “Guyana to receive 80,000 COVID vaccines from India – Dr.

Eleven persons working as touts in the city were on Thursday arrested by police for soliciting minibus passengers.

(Barbados Nation) The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) has taken its Caribbean subsidiary off the chopping block after two failed attempts to sell the majority shareholding.

Earlier this week Diana Chapman dropped another power single, “Stage”, which she has submitted for selection in the finals of the Soca Monarch Competition.

(Reuters) – The rescheduled Tokyo Olympics European boxing qualifier will be held in Paris from June 4-8, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Boxing Task Force (BTF) has said.

The garbage bin has been sitting near the gate for a week, waiting to be cleared.

Last September, an analysis of Covid-19 antibodies from blood-bank samples in Manaus indicated that as much as 66 percent of the city had been infected.

As the this year’s budget for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was approved on Tuesday, it was revealed that a total of $60 million has been allocated for the establishment of embassies in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

BAGHDAD,  (Reuters) – Pope Francis began his most risky foreign trip yesterday, flying into Iraq amid the tightest security ever seen for a papal visit to appeal to the country’s leaders and people to end militant violence and religious strife.

Dear Editor,I am heartened to see the discussion of awardees for the Medal of Democracy taking off in your letters column.