Articles published on Monday, May 3, 2021
Citing what was described as the “reckless, callous and merciless” manner in which Orpheus Johnson shot and killed two men and then attempted to murder the fiancée and 18-month-old child of one of them, a judge this afternoon sentenced him to two life sentences.
The Ministry of Health today said that four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
With over 130,000 persons having received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and inoculations continuing, Guyana will soon need to receive a new supply so that it doesn’t have to use up the booster shoots.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – A forum of scientific advisers set up by the government warned Indian officials in early March of a new and more contagious variant of the coronavirus taking hold in the country, five scientists who are part of the forum told Reuters.
MANILA, (Reuters) – The Philippine foreign minister today demanded in an expletive-laced message on Twitter that China’s vessels get out of disputed waters, marking the latest exchange in a war of words with Beijing over its activities in the South China Sea.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Today’s Indian Premier League (IPL) match had to be rescheduled after two players tested positive for COVID-19, raising doubts over the fate of this year’s edition of the world’s richest Twenty20 tournament.
(Trinidad Guardian) Minister of National Security Fitzgerald Hinds said yesterday that the continued border breaches by illegal immigrants involve some in the business sector and rogue elements in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, among other arms of national security.
Despite claims of a conflict of interest in the procurement by the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) of two vehicles from a company managed by the Chairman of its board, Prime Minister Mark Phillips yesterday said he has not ordered a probe of the matter.
Lawrence Brummell, the man who murdered his partner Nicola Wilson of D’Urban Street on Saturday night then drank poison, died yesterday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital while receiving medical attention.
A Number 19 Village, Corentyne man who was sleeping on an access road died on Saturday evening after he was run over by a pickup which was being driven by the Vice Chairman of Region Six, Zamal Hussain.
In his message to mark World Press Freedom Day today, European Union (EU) Ambassador Fernando Ponz Cantó reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to defend press freedom noting that it is a pillar of democracy which led to the declaration of results for the March 2020 General Elections in Guyana.
Johil Commercial and Transport Agency has applied for an environmental authorisation to operate a stone quarry at Arisaru, Essequibo River in Region Ten.
The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) yesterday announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ramesh Persaud.
“I will sharpen up over here and come and put on a show on for the people in Guyana”.
Emergency repairs to rectify defects at spans 9 &10 and other damage to the Demerara Harbour Bridge are scheduled to commence soon, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill said yesterday.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) is currently investigating the murder of a man on Saturday morning at Perseverance Backdam, North West District.
With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to increase in Guyana, Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited and the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) have reduced their operating period by one hour.
Businesses will once again be able to import products from Florida in the United States using a Certificate of Free Sale issued by the Enterprise Florida Institute as long as the goods being imported are not subject to an existing distributorship agreement.
NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – A leading Indian industry body urged authorities to take the “strongest national steps” and to curtail economic activity to save lives yesterday as the country battles surging coronavirus cases that have overwhelmed the healthcare system.
The Indian Action Committee (IAC) says it has lodged a complaint with the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) over “derogatory” remarks made by APNU+AFC MP Amanza Walton-Desir.
Dear Editor, At the beginning of the Esso Exploration & Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) Stakeholder meeting, 10 a.m.
SAN SALVADOR, (Reuters) – The party of El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, voted early yesterday to remove the Central American country’s top prosecutor, part of an intensifying political drama that has drawn criticism from U.S.
Dear Editor, I write this letter since I, like most Guyanese, have no confidence in this Government which does not have the welfare of the people of Guyana as its paramount consideration.
Sustainable Environment Solutions (SES) Incorporated was launched in Guyana on Tuesday and has won a contract to manage ExxonMobil’s hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Colombian President Ivan Duque said yesterday he would withdraw a proposed tax reform after deadly protests and widespread lawmaker opposition, though he insisted a reform is still necessary to ensure fiscal stability.
Head coach of the West Indies women’s squad Courtney Walsh said he is excited to work with new talent Mandy Mangru after positive feedback about her game.
Twenty-eight residents of Region Six are expected to appear in various magistrate’s courts this week to face charges of breaching COVID-19 restrictions.
Following a record of one win and a loss during the start of the 2022 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup Qualifiers, the Golden Jaguars, Guyana’s senior men’s football team, has secured a ranking of 165th out of 210 affiliated nations.
Dear Editor, I write with respect to the increase of begging that has gained momentum in Georgetown.
KOLKATA,India (Reuters) – The incumbent chief minister’s party in India’s West Bengal state has defeated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party in a state election held as the coronavirus pandemic surged to crisis levels.
Kevin La Fleur, who escaped from the Mazaruni Prison on April 10 was on Saturday evening recaptured in Ankerville, Port Mourant, Corentyne.
Dear Editor, In your edition of 1st May 2021 you reported that the Government will now allow betting shops and casinos to operate albeit with reduced patronage permitted at any one time but of course within the approved operating hours.
BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Argentina coronavirus cases hit 3 million yesterday since the pandemic began, as medical workers said hospitals were full to capacity despite toughened government measures to bring down the spread of infections.
A Corentyne man is now hospitalised and his wife was injured after they were attacked and robbed by two armed bandits after midnight yesterday at their home in Number 69 Village, Corentyne.
Dear Editor, Where there is smoke there is fire, huge fire!
(Reuters) – The United States has administered 245,591,469 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of yesterday morning, the U.S.
Delhi Capitals 167 for 3 (Dhawan 69*, Shaw 39) beat Punjab Kings 166 for 6 (Agarwal 99*, Rabada 3-36) by seven wickets (Cricinfo) On his IPL captaincy debut, Mayank Agarwal scored 60% of Punjab Kings’ runs in fewer than half the balls but his unbeaten 99 was not enough to push his side to a total that would challenge Delhi Capitals in the chase.
(Reuters) – Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul will undergo surgery after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis, the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise said yesterday.
Rajasthan Royals 220 for 3 (Buttler 124, Samson 48) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 165 for 8 (Pandey 31, Mustafizur 3-20, Morris 3-29) by 55 runs (Cricinfo) David Warner’s absence from the Sunrisers Hyderabad XI made no change to the team’s performance on the field, as they lost to Rajasthan Royals by 55 runs, staying at the bottom of the IPL 2021 points table yesterday.
VALENCIA, Spain, (Reuters) – Lionel Messi scored a 50th freekick goal for Barcelona as he led his side to a quick-fire comeback to win 3-2 at Valencia yesterday and keep the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
Last Monday, Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo convened a forum for the media on the questions that have arisen around plans for piping associated gas from the Liza-1 oil well to shore for conversion into fuel for electricity generation.
The government’s scholarship programme, Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) was on Saturday introduced in Region Three.
RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – Brazil registered 1,202 COVID-19 deaths yesterday and 28,935 additional cases, according to data released by the nation’s Health Ministry.
Before proceeding with today’s article, a brief comment on two governance issues is not inappropriate.
This research is being conducted by a team from the University of Leicester and University of Guyana, supported by the UK Economic and Social Research Council’s Global Challenges Research Fund.
Domantas Sabonis had 26 points, 19 rebounds and a career-high 14 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 152-95 blowout win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
(Reuters) – Medina Spirit stormed to victory in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday to give trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh win in the $3 million Run for the Roses.
Dear Editor, The COVID–19 situation in India is grim. Hospitals are running out of beds and oxygen, vaccines are in short supply, the death count is rising, and public spaces turned into crematoria.
