Daily Archive: Wednesday, May 12, 2021

The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana this evening advised Muslims that the moon crescent for the month of Shawwal has been sighted and therefore Eid ul Fitr, commemorating the end of the Ramadan fasting period, will be celebrated tomorrow, Thursday, May 13th.

The Ministry of Health this evening announced that two programmes at the Charles Rosa Nursing School in Linden have been suspended after it was found that there was an overrepresentation of Region 10 persons to the detriment of applicants from other districts.

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Nearly 40% of all global deaths from COVID-19 reported last week happened in the Americas, and nearly 80% of the region’s intensive care units are filled with COVID-19 patients, the Pan American Health Organization said today.

Ganesh Singh, a prominent member of the Guyana Society for the Blind says he was robbed by a bandit outside of the organisation’s headquarters on St Philip’s Green. 

(Jamaica Star) A Kingston man allegedly used a machete to trim some of the dreadlocks of a 78-year-old man with whom he had a dispute.

MANILA, (Reuters) – The Philippines today reported what it said were incursions into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by 287 maritime militia vessels from China, in a further sign of cracks reappearing in a relationship after a period of rapprochement.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson today announced an inquiry next year into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that is likely to focus on why the United Kingdom suffered Europe’s worst death toll and was so slow initially to impose a lockdown.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido proposed yesterday a progressive lifting of U.S.

(Barbados Nation) It was smooth sailing for at least four primary schools yesterday at the start of the phased resumption of face-to-face classes.

(Trinidad Express) After more than 50 years in service to his community, Dr Maniram Rampaul of Rio Claro passed away on Monday afternoon at the Couva Hospital.

(Trinidad Guardian) T&T has recorded the deadliest day for the COVID-19 pandemic to date.

Andrew Fowler and Jamila Sanmoogan are heading to the Tokyo Olympic Games where they will represent the Golden Arrowhead.

The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) yesterday received funding from the Ministry of Sport for the staging of the Independence Three-Stage Road Race  this weekend.

With no permission granted for the construction of a concrete manufacturing facility adjacent to South Ruimveldt Gardens, the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) and the Ministry of Housing and Water have served orders to the principals of the development to cease operations.

A meeting between the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) to discuss a US-funded electoral reform project was aborted after Opposition-nominated commissioners objected to the manner in which the project was introduced to the Commission.

Two of Guyana’s largest local businesses appear to be at loggerheads over a piece of waterfront land at Providence with one business, Pritipaul Singh Investments being accused of intimidation.

The Customs Anti- Narcotic Unit (CANU) has issued a warrant for the arrest of Omesh Lakeram following the siezure of 207 lbs of suspected marijuana.

Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill yesterday re-opened Hunter Street, West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, a roadway considered to be one of the main arteries into and out of the city.

As some 32.4% of the adult population in Guyana has received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the Minister of Health Dr.

Government has announced that approximately 3,500 applications have been received and are currently being processed by the Guyana Online Academy for Learning (GOAL) – the institution tasked with managing the overall operational and functional components of the 20,000 free online scholarship initiative over the next five years.

Dear Editor, The recent removal of a large swathe of mangrove forest at Versailles-Malgre Tout, apparently in the name of development, is irresponsible, to say the least.

Guyana yesterday recorded four new COVID-19 deaths along with 89 new cases.

Dear Editor, The Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry, Regent Street branch, recently advised me that I must open a local currency account in order to have my US VISA Debit Card replaced on an existing facility I had with them.

A visitor to the United States (US) embassy in Georgetown was yesterday morning robbed by motorcycle bandits and the embassy is warning Americans here to be cautious in light of the country’s crime situation.

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, has promised residents of Belle West, West Bank Demerara that two of their streets—some 394 meters of the road will be rehabilitated within a month’s time.

Dear Editor, I have noticed with interest the solid defence by the Minister responsible for Public Works contending that the removal of mangroves on the West Bank of Demerara  (a) will not cause flooding and (b) that such action is necessary in the interest of development and as he put it to have world-class facilities.

Gavin Singh, President of the Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GMMAF), has confirmed the nation’s participation at the  International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) Youth World MMA Championships and IMMAF World Junior and Senior MMA Championships.

A taxi driver was on Monday robbed of his motorcar and other valuables by three identifiable men, two of whom were armed with weapons.

Dear Editor, I have been reluctant to make a public plea for the return of a painting from the Netherlands that belongs to me but it is now nearly six months that it has been packed and readied to be returned – along with other art pieces from Guyana – except that the shipping fees, from what I gather, are still to be paid.

Nineteen-year-old Joseph Fiffee was yesterday brought before the court and charged with two counts of Robbery under Arms.

The Guyana Amazon Warriors yesterday announced the retention of 11 players including Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer and Imran Tahir.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to articles (news reports and letters over last several days) pertaining to destruction of mangroves on the Demerara River waterfront and the TriStar shore-based project as well as Shamshun Mohamed’s call (May 11) to shut down the project until the mangrove destruction is addressed.

Legal advice is still being sought by traffic ranks probing the accident that claimed the life of businessman Colin Ming.

Dear Editor, Stabroek News April 20, 2021 published a letter: “A number of issues in Lusignan, Annandale need to be addressed.”

(Trinidad Guardian) The mornings after nights of tragic deaths are quiet at the Augustus Long Hospital as doctors and nurses feel the pain of losing another patient.

A man charged with stealing two motorcycles got a reprieve on Monday when one of the victims decided not to proceed with the charge.

(Trinidad Guardian) A man from Sangre Grande was killed in a drive by shooting yesterday morning.

Dear Editor, The SN editorial (May 10, 2021) is spot-on – valid, topical, factual and germane to the seriousness of the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Dr. Bertrand Ramcharan Seventh Chancellor of the University of Guyana Peoples’ perceptions count in politics.

The police in Region Six yesterday arrested three men who they said were wanted for robberies committed under arms.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) yesterday reported a loss of 16.1 million pounds ($22.78 million) for the past year after its finances took a hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last Wednesday, Cricket West Indies (CWI) released the names of the 18 players who have been confirmed for international retainer contracts for the 2021 – 2022 season, which will run from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022.

(Reuters) – New Zealand’s most successful test wicketkeeper BJ Watling will retire from all forms of cricket after their upcoming tour of England, the country’s cricket board (NZC) said yesterday.

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – India captain Virat Kohli and several of his team mates have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccines before they leave for a tour of England next month.

(Reuters) – Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit, the Bob Baffert-trained horse which failed a drug test after its May 1 triumph, is eligible to compete in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, the Maryland Jockey Club said yesterday.

Washington’s Russell Westbrook got his record-setting 182nd career triple-double on Monday, but the Atlanta Hawks came away with a 125-124 victory over the visiting Wizards.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight boxing title unification fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in August, promoter Eddie Hearn said yesterday.

Dear Editor, While one may wonder whether someone has to write an open to the letter to the media addressed to some higher up in order for action to be taken with respect to issues plaguing his/her community Lisa Budhu would probably be gratified that some attention is being given to her appeal.

(Trinidad Express) A man who allegedly raped a13-year-old runaway girl seven times has been placed on $300,000 bail.

GAZA/JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Hostilities between Israel and Hamas escalated yesterday, raising the death toll in two days to 32 Palestinians and three people in Israel, with Israel carrying out multiple air strikes in Gaza and the militant group firing rockets at Tel Aviv.

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Manchester City were confirmed as Premier League champions for the third time in four seasons after second-placed rivals Manchester United lost 2-1 at home to Leicester City yesterday.

NEW YORK – The only way to end the COVID-19 pandemic is to immunize enough people worldwide.