Daily Archive: Thursday, June 3, 2021

The Ministry of Health today said that as of June 02, 2021, four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Guyana today said that it wished to bring to the attention of the public, the existence of persons in the country who are actively involved with international partners in the commission of what is referred to as “Package Delivery Scams or Romance Scams”.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The White House today laid out a plan for the United States to share 25 million surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses with the world and said it would lift some restrictions to allow other countries to buy U.S.-made

NEW DELHI,  (Reuters) – India signed its first order for an unapproved COVID-19 vaccine today, a day after it faced criticism from the Supreme Court over its bungled vaccine rollout that has left millions of people vulnerable after almost 338,000 deaths.

(Barbados Nation) Artiste Peter Ram has expressed his “sincere apology” for his participation in a freestyle Trojan Riddim Mix which he said was recorded a year-and-a-half ago.

(Trinidad Guardian) Police officers were kept busy on both days hours before the start of the official 9 pm to 5 am curfew hours.

Thousands across Guyana have been severely affected as a result of flooding, according to Director General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig.

The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) says 157 employees are listed to be sent off, almost half of whom have already received their termination letters, as part of its restructuring plans and rationalization of staffing.

Guyana’s GDP growth this year is set at 20.9% on the strength of the oil sector but its foreign reserves have once again fallen below the internationally recommended levels as the Bank of Guyana (BOG) used these sums to finance a first quarter deficit of US$53.8 million.

Richard Harrichand was yesterday afternoon sentenced to four years behind bars for the 2019 killing of Supenaam, Essequibo youth, Clive Osborne, 17.

A West Coast Demerara businesswoman was yesterday charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking after cannabis was found in frozen chickens.

Five more persons have been confirmed to have died due to COVID-19, pushing the fatality figure to 396.

As of last evening, residents throughout Black Bush Polder (BBP), Corentyne  reported to Stabroek News that while floodwater was slowly receding in the residential areas, the backlands were still heavily submerged.

Members of the Guyana Defence Force’s 4 Engineers Battalion have completed a heavy-duty bridge at PremNagar, Met-en-Meerzorg, West Coast Demerara, replacing the old timber structure which had served the community for decades.

A man has been arrested after Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) officers found 1,520 kg of suspected cocaine in his luggage at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri on Tuesday night.

The trial of the three men accused of murdering Rubis accountant, Jason Cort back in 2015, is set to commence next Thursday—June 10th.

A man was yesterday remanded after a City Court heard that police at the Security Command Centre observed him in the act of removing items from a car parked on Albert Street,  Georgetown.

The Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) has expressed grave concern at the significant number of its meters being vandalised.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Left-handed opener Kieran Powell put himself in the selection mix for the South African series when he narrowly missed out on a hundred on day three of the four-day West Indies inter-squad match here yesterday.

According to Regional Democratic Council Chairman, Bryan Allicock, the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in Region Nine is due to residents not adhering to the preventative measures outlined by health officials.

A 30-year-old taxi driver was robbed at knife point of a quantity of cash and other valuables on Monday night by two perpetrators whom he picked up as passengers from Giftland Mall.

Seven persons have been admitted to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital after the driver of the car they were in lost control and ended up in a trench at Edinburgh Public Road, East Bank Berbice (EBB) during the wee hours of yesterday.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) alumni Ronnie ‘the Heat’ Lawrence says improved funding and facilities are required if the embryonic Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) scene is to develop locally and produce quality combatants.

Dear Editor, I have noticed over the past few days in social media, predominantly, articles and videos referring to the time the former Granger Administration openly interfered in the work of the constitutionally insulated Public Service Commission (PSC) in their attempts to dislodge me from the Chairmanship. 

Vaccination numbers in Guyana have been steadily increasing. This was revealed by Minister of Health, Dr.

Dear Editor, Please permit me to respond to retired professor, Dr.

A Brazilian miner was found dead floating face down on Tuesday in the Mazaruni River in the vicinity of Surinamo Landing.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) yesterday issued a statement expressing its satisfaction that there have been developments to hold “recalcitrant” officers of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) accountable “for their partial and perverse actions during General and Regional Elections (GRE) 2020.”

Dear Editor, Owing to the ensuing pandemic, my public interest in voicing concerns through the media have been paused.

Local Track and Field athletes will have their last chance at qualifying for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan this summer when the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG) stages its National Senior Championship from June 18-20.

JERUSALEM,  (Reuters) – Israel’s opposition leader moved closer to unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he officially told the country’s president that he has reached agreements with political allies to form a new government.

Dear Editor, Customer parking is not the only problem I have encountered at the Regent Street branch of Bounty.

Four Albouystown neighbours were yesterday charged with using abusive language and threatening behaviour toward each other.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has authorized a criminal investigation into allegations that Environment Minister Ricardo Salles obstructed a police probe into illegal logging, according to a document seen by Reuters yesterday.

The Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) as part of its Annual Early Savers Reward Programme has selected 13 children who are Early Savers Account Club Members with the bank to be rewarded for saving $1,000 or more in 2020.

Dear Editor, Sports in Guyana need to be revamped and a new approach has to be implemented.

The Ministry of Health on Tuesday received a donation of essential items to fight against the novel coronavirus which stemmed from a collaboration between the Government of Canada and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO).

GENEVA/ZURICH,  (Reuters) – Countries and private donors pledged nearly $2.4 billion yesterday to the COVAX vaccine-sharing plan, expanding efforts to make COVID-19 shots more available to people in poorer nations.

Dear Editor, Years ago, there was a fellow who used to routinely drive his car into every dog wandering on the road or every stray dog on the streets.

MANAGUA,  (Reuters) – Nicaraguan police stormed into the home of opposition leader Cristiana Chamorro yesterday, escalating a political battle ahead of elections later this year in which longtime leftist President Daniel Ortega is seeking to hold on to power.

A Diamond man was placed on $150,000 bail yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to the charge of discharging a loaded firearm with intent.

Devin Booker recorded 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists to help the host Phoenix Suns steamroll the Los Angeles Lakers 115-85 on Tuesday night and take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference first-round series.

(Reuters) – Two children in Florida ran away from a group home, broke into a house and engaged in a shootout with law enforcement officers responding to the scene, authorities said yesterday.

Fresh off his contributions in the UEFA Champions League Final, Christian Pulisic is expected to start Thursday when the United States Men’s National Team faces Honduras in a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal at Denver.

(Reuters) – England fast bowler Ollie Robinson apologised “unreservedly” for historical racist and sexist tweets that came to light yesterday when he made his test debut against New Zealand at Lord’s.

(Reuters) – A second post-race drug test for Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit confirmed a prohibited substance was present, a lawyer for the horse’s trainer said yesterday, raising the possibility the dark bay colt might be disqualified.

Dear Editor, A deep probe “Factual Comprehensive Record” that citizens can point to in years and decades ahead on the fraud that complicit GECOM officials, and persons from the PNC/AFC and police force attempted to unleash on our young nation is required. 

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will continue to offer development opportunities to some of the best young West Indians in the ninth edition of the CPL, which takes place in St Kitts later this year. Since

LONDON, (Reuters) – New Zealand debutant Devon Conway crafted a century on the opening day of the first test against England yesterday, with his unbeaten knock of 136 leading the visitors to 246-3 at stumps at Lord’s.

MELBOURNE/PARIS, (Reuters) – The waves of anxiety Naomi Osaka described before heading into a post-match press conference might be familiar to French Open finalist Sofia Kenin, whose gut-wrenching exit from the Australian Open was laid bare in front of cameras in February.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Argentina will begin to produce the Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine locally after test batches from the South American country passed quality tests conducted by Russia’s Gamaleya Institute, health minister Carla Vizzotti said yesterday.

To say that tennis star Naomi Osaka’s with-drawal from the French Open on Monday shock-ed many in the sports world is nothing short of an understatement.

Nikola Jokic had 38 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists, and the host Denver Nuggets overcame a playoff-record 12 3-pointers from Damian Lillard to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 147-140 in double overtime in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

The Atlantic waters on the southern side of Tobago can be rough even for seasoned sailors.

James Harden totalled 34 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets pulled away in the fourth quarter and closed out their Eastern Conference first-round series with a 123-109 victory over the Boston Celtics Tuesday night in New York.