Daily Archive: Saturday, June 5, 2021

President Irfaan Ali today assured residents of Region Seven that his Government will put both short-term and long-term measures in place to help those affected by flooding.

A search is currently underway for patients of the National Psychiatric Hospital who went missing tonight after a fire was started in a ward at the facility.

The Ministry of Health today said that as of June 04, 2021, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday told flood-affected farmers in several communities in Region Three that his Government is working assiduously to find additional funds to bring relief to them and others who are experiencing difficulties across the country.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The United States, Britain and other leading nations reached a landmark deal today to pursue higher global taxation on multinational businesses such as Google, Facebook, Apple and Amazon.

(Trinidad Guardian) ‘I rather die and let my sister live’. Hema Ragoo sacrificed her life for her sister Selina, nursing her back to health after Selina got infected with the COVID-19 virus five weeks ago.

Chairman of the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) Board Lionel Wordsworth yesterday dispelled the suggestion that there is a breach of the East Demerara Water Conservancy, which is suspected by residents of Mora Point, Mahaicony River, due to excess water on the land that is continuing to rise.

Chief Executive Officer (GWI) of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Shaik Baksh has defended the company’s decision to terminate the services of more than 150 employees, one day after his predecessor called for a reconsideration of the move.

After more than three months since its last sitting, the National Assembly is slated to reconvene on June 10, while the government has served notice of a motion to remove APNU+AFC member David Patterson from chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).

Three of the men who allegedly murdered moneychanger Aaron Latchman and his daughter Arianna were on Friday committed to stand trial for the crime.

Ten contracts, worth over $650.5 million for community infrastructure and solid waste disposal projects under the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, were signed yesterday.

Three new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Friday, taking Guyana’s death toll to 403.

Flooding caused by heavy rain has made travel to some of the most remote and hard-hit communities in Region Seven impossible, leaving the majority of those affected to fend for themselves.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Charles Ramson Jr., gave newly appointed Director of Sport (DoS), Steve Ninvalle a public vote of confidence yesterday following their first site visits to facilities being upgraded around the city.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips has asked all five members of the Police Service Commission (PSC) to “show cause” why an investigation towards their removal should not be set in motion as a result of them joining a lawsuit mounted by an opposition parliamentarian over budgets of constitutional bodies.

With repairs to components of the Liza Destiny oil platform flash gas compressor now completed, ExxonMobil’s affiliate Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) on Friday said that reinstallation and start-up of the compressor should be done by mid-June.

The Golden Jaguars 2022 FIFA World Cup hopes were officially extinguished after they lost by an embarrassing 0-3 score to host nation St.

Vikash Ramkissoon and Sarah Browne, whose appointments as Parliamentary Secretaries were recently nullified by the Chief Justice, have asked the Court of Appeal to stay that ruling until it has fully determined their appeal.

Dear Editor, Following my letter in this newspaper on January 2, post commentary and questions from people, I realised that in addition to serious misconceptions about vaccines there are basic concepts that many people just don’t understand so I wish to make the following points with hope of clarification: 1.

The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG), the largest trade union umbrella body, on Friday voiced its concern over some companies making employment opportunities contingent on recruits being vaccinated against COVID-19.

Precision and art are what come to mind when one views nails done by Ebony Grenville and there is little wonder that people have been raving about her work.

Dear Editor, As a follow up to our letter of earlier this week for an investigation into sexual harassment allegations aganist Senior Superintendent Fazil Karimbaksh, we are further calling for an independent investigation of the allegations of sexual harassment brought against the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mr.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Shaik Baksh on Friday said that a forensic audit is currently ongoing into the “reckless spending” by the utility company over the preceding five years and that the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) has been informed of financial irregularities that were uncovered.

Shake, shake, shake! Shake that roti! For years I have heard about people shaking roti (oil/paratha roti) in jugs, all in an effort to get away from clapping the roti hot off the tawa, avoiding the sting from the heat and subsequent tenderness of the hands.

ABUJA, (Reuters) – Nigeria said yesterday it had indefinitely suspended Twitter’s activities, two days after the social media giant removed a post from President Muhammadu Buhari that threatened to punish regional secessionists.

Just around half of Region Six’s adult population has received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccination, according to Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony, who says Region Eight and Region Ten continue to lag behind in their vaccination uptake numbers.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has taken a decision to suspend its inaugural Under-19 franchise tournament.

Dear Editor, I have been paying attention to the high numbers of persons on social media and mainstream media who are genuinely concerned about the widespread flooding all over Guyana.

(Reuters) – Facebook Inc yesterday suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump until at least January 2023 and announced changes to how it will treat world leaders who break the rules on its site.

When dealing with things that are intangible, the reality of them being dangerous can at times feel unreal.

Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Friday urged persons who are due to receive their second dose of the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine to get their shots.

Former president of the Guyana National Dominoes Federation (GNDF) Faye Joseph died suddenly yesterday.

Dear Editor, The relationships that children have with their families, has an enormous role to play in the life experiences they have and in their development into adulthood.

SAN SALVADOR, (Reuters) – El Salvador’s attorney general said yesterday he was quitting an anti-corruption accord with the Organization of American States (OAS) in protest at an OAS decision to take on as an adviser an opposition politician currently under investigation.

Dear Editor, Kindly permit me to have some space in your letters column to highlight an issue that is affecting my household.

Representatives of the United Nations (UN) offices in Guyana on Friday engaged a technical team from the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) to better understand the flood situation and explore possible areas of cooperation.

Eleven contestants on Sunday competed in round one of the Guyana Talent Search virtual semi-finals while  round two is slated for tomorrow night.

(Reuters) – Microsoft Corp yesterday blamed “accidental human error” for its Bing search engine not showing image results for the query “tank man” in the United States and elsewhere after users raised concerns about possible censorship around the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – For lawyer Lidia Alverisi, Argentina’s COVID-19 pandemic has taken an almost unbearable toll.

Dear Editor, Organization for the Victory of the People (OVP) adds its voice to all those calling for an immediate cessation of the contract with ExxonMobil and of all oil and gas production.

By Nikita Blair Last month, the CARICOM Secretariat participated in observing World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, under the theme ‘Accelerating Digital Transformation in Challenging Times.

Having been selected for the American reality television series Project Runway, Guyanese Clinton Duncan is busy working on set as the series is currently being filmed and is set to be released in the fall.

Dear Editor, Dr. Jerry Jailall, who seems to be a colleague and/or a friend of Dr.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil registered 1,454 COVID-19 deaths yesterday and 37,936 new cases, according to data released by the nation’s Health Ministry.

Devin Booker scored 47 points as the visiting Phoenix Suns eliminated the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs Thursday with a 113-100 victory in Game 6 of a Western Conference first-round series.

When the fireworks stop from their second-round playoff series, the Milwaukee Bucks’ season is expected to as well.

Several communities across the country are inundated. Almost every region has been severely affected by floods.

The awful history of Canada’s “residential schools” resurfaced this week when the remains of 215 Indigenous children were discovered at a former school.

St Kitts-based Guyanese singer Nikita Finch has released an inspirational single called “Do You Believe”, a song she wrote after her own personal struggles.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Play on day three of the first test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s was abandoned due to rain yesterday without a ball being bowled.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazilian health regulator Anvisa yesterday gave the green light for states to import the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V, but with conditions attached.

(Reuters) – American Olympic 100 metres hurdles champion Brianna McNeal has been banned for five years for an anti-doping rule violation (ADRV), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said yesterday, with her participation in the Tokyo Games in doubt until her appeal is heard.

Skipper of Blackwood’s XI, Jermaine Blackwood, believes that a batting collapse coupled with injuries to two of his frontline pacers affected the outcome of West Indies’ lone intra-squad four-day match.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Left-hander Kieran Powell has been recalled to the West Indies Test setup for the first time in nearly three years, after being named in a provisional 17-man squad for the two-Test series against South Africa starting next week.

The Giftland Group of Companies has donated relief items to the Civil Defence Commission to support the establishment of shelters across Guyana and other efforts in communities that were affected by the recent flooding.

Nikola Jokic finished with 36 points, eight rebounds and six assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a series-clinching 126-115 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 of their Western Conference playoff matchup on Thursday night.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Russian player Yana Sizikova has been released from police custody a day after being arrested at the French Open over match-fixing allegations related to last year’s tournament, her lawyer said yesterday.

TOKYO, (Reuters) – A Japanese Olympic Committee board member yesterday blasted organisers of the Tokyo Games for ignoring public concerns about holding the global sporting showpiece amid a pandemic, as Japan’s top medical adviser urged new steps to reduce the risk.