Daily Archive: Saturday, June 19, 2021

The Ministry of Health today said that as of June 18, 2021, two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

A fire of unknown origin has gutted a section of the North Ruimveldt Multilateral School.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The United States shipped 2.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan today, more than tripling Washington’s previous allocation of shots for the island, which has faced increasing political and military pressure from China.

(Trinidad Guardian) There are over 40,000 widows in T&T and the reality is that most times the struggles and grief they endure following their husband’s passing goes unnoticed.

(Trinidad Guardian) The death toll from COVID-19 has crossed 700. The Ministry of Health yesterday reported 14 more deaths, taking the figure from 699 to 713.

Khris Middleton exploded for a postseason-career-high 38 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo chipped in with 30 to complement 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense wore down the Brooklyn Nets en route to a 104-89 victory Thursday that forces a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

A team comprising representatives from regional and international bodies will be conducting the first detailed assessment of the damage caused by the recent flooding in Guyana.

The Government of Trinidad and Tobago on Friday condemned attacks on Prime Minister Keith Rowley by Guyana’s Health Ministry Advisor Dr Leslie Ramsammy and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).

BK Quarries Inc has moved to the High Court to seek an injunction against what it says is a Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) decision to award 16,502 acres of land in the Mazaruni Mining District to Hadi’s World Inc.

Ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force are perfecting a range of skills, including close quarters combat, in the US Southern Command-sponsored Tradewinds 21 military exercise.

Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon has asked Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony to release detailed information on Sputnik V shots purchased by Guyana.

As residents in the communities of Three Friends, Maria Henrietta and Coomacka struggle to deal with the impact of severe flooding caused by a breach of the tailings pond at the East Montgomery Mines, officials of Bosai Minerals are keen to establish that the company was not responsible.

After receiving additional clarifications yesterday, Chief Justice (ag) Roxane George-Wiltshire SC has set June 28th for ruling in the case filed by Senior Superintendent of Police Calvin Brutus, who is challenging the promotion of police officers who have disciplinary matters pending against them Referencing what he described to be a leaked document containing the names of persons comprising a final list of officers to be promoted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), attorney CV Satram, who represents Brutus, made an application to include that as new evidence.

Following the resumption of the scrap metal trade more than two months ago, members of the Guyana Metal Recyclers Association say new surveillance procedures that have been implemented are hindering their operations and putting their livelihoods under threat.

Emanuel Archibald crouched in the starting blocks last night with Akeem Stewart two lanes to his right and knew he would need a special performance to beat his sprint rival.

The Ministry of Health on Friday reported a new fatality and 104 new COVID-19 cases.

A Linden woman was killed on Thursday night in an accident at Hauraruni Public Road, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, after the car she was travelling in collided with a truck.

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport presented a “small appreciation of the beginning of support” yesterday to the tune of $US1000 each to the athletes who have clinched Olympic berths.

A boat, suspected to have been used to transport narcotics on several occasions, was discovered at Mahaicony on Thursday and law enforcement officials are seeking to locate three men, who are believ-ed to be the owners/operators.

Dear Editor, The Administration of the University of Guyana has noted a letter published on Monday 14th June in sections of the media purportedly written by a first year Law student whose name was not published.

West Indies all-rounder, Kyle Mayers, believes after the first day of the second Test against South Africa yesterday  that the match is still an even contest.

Dear Editor, I would like to publicly thank Dr. Codina, Dr.

One man was taken into police custody while a search was still ongoing yesterday for his alleged accomplice in the rape of a pregnant teen in Region Seven.

Former West Indies skipper, Jason Holder is of the opinion that Andre Coley is an adequate substitute in the absence of batting coach, Monty Desai, during the ongoing South Africa series in the Caribbean.

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – Erratic speedster Shannon Gabriel spearheaded an admirable effort by West Indies’ seam attack but captain Dean Elgar and in-form left-hander Quinton de Kock carved out half-centuries, to leave honours even on the opening day of the decisive second Test here yesterday.

Dear Editor, Just a quick reminder to the media that it plays a significant role in the campaign to tackle psycho-social issues like abuse and suicide.

The name Philip Drayton has become inextricably linked to videography in the art, entertainment, and fashion arenas as well as fantasy photography.

Shamar Harvey, who is accused of killing Albouystown teen Christopher Mansfield in 2019, was on Thursday committed to stand trial at the Georgetown High Court.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – West Indies white ball discard, Brandon King, produced a starring role for Islamabad United as they beat Daren Sammy’s Peshawar Zalmi by 15 runs in a high-scoring contest, to continue top of the Pakistan Super League.

Dear Editor, The opposition, it seems is speaking from both sides of its mouth.

There are certain items you see in a supermarket, grocery or specialty store at prices that raise an eyebrow or two.

The relatives of Sewdial Persaud, the man found dead in the Number 51 Police Station lock-up after what police suggested was a “suspected suicide,” have called for a thorough investigation to be carried out.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Millions of Iranians voted yesterday in a contest set to hand the presidency to a hardline judge who is subject to U.S.

Dear Editor, In August of 2005, I covered the Walter Rodney 25th Death Commemorative event held at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York, for the ‘Guyana Under Siege’ website.

PARAMARIBO,  (Reuters) – Suriname’s state oil company Staatsolie said yesterday that Chevron Corp CVX.N

This is week three in my husband’s home country. I like coming here, it helps me to recharge my batteries.

Maintaining that the City Council is trying its best to manage the capital’s drainage system, Mayor Ubraj Narine on Friday rebuffed a request by the Local Government Com-mission for full disclosure on actions taken against any pump attendants whose negligence may have contributed to flooding.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – The Delta variant of COVID-19, first identified in India, is becoming the globally dominant variant of the disease, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist said yesterday.

LONDON, (Reuters) – England’s ambitions to be crowned kings of Europe got a cold dose of reality as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a gutsy Scotland side in a Euro 2020 ‘Battle of Britain’ yesterday.

Guyana’s representatives to the Miss/Mr Model Tourism of the World pageant, 29-year-old  Raveena Mangal and 34-year-old Paul Charles have been competing in preliminary rounds along with representatives from 13 other countries over the past month.

Dear Editor, Every year, the month of June is dedicated to the memory of the Enmore Martyrs.

A 20-year-old secretary was arrested on Thursday after she was allegedly found in possession of a quantity of cannabis in a shopping bag.

LIMA, (Reuters) – A group of retired officers has suggested Peru’s military should refuse to recognize socialist candidate Pedro Castillo if he is declared winner of the country’s presidential election if fraud allegations are not investigated, according to a letter circulated widely on social media yesterday.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) – Rain washed out the entire opening day’s play in the final of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) between India and New Zealand at the Hampshire Bowl yesterday.

Dear Editor, I regret having to make this contribution.  It is what makes me, at times, think twice about being here, when the Leader of the Opposition said what he said about the Sputnik vaccines. 

The children’s book My Soca Birthday Party by Canada-based Guyanese Yolanda Marshall is available for sale at Jars Zero Waste Store and one will be donated to the National Library.

St Kitts and Nevis’  Minister of Health, Akilah Byron-Nisbett, announced on Thursday that the Federation has recorded its first COVID-19-related death.  

(Barbados Nation) The first Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Sir Courtney Blackman was yesterday remembered and praised for the breadth of his contribution to Barbados but particularly for the establishment of a Barbados financial institution of which the island is proud.

A Lusignan Prison escapee was recaptured on Thursday after he was found at a construction site at Onderneeming, West Bank Demerara.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Hochschild Mining said yesterday that 27 workers were killed while 13 more injured in a road accident in Peru involving a bus operated by one of the precious metals miner’s contractors.

Dear Editor, I read with interest the June 17th letter  in Stabroek News which dealt with the categorization of persons described as Very Important Persons (VIPs) and written by Conrad Barrow.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Argentine laboratory Richmond said yesterday that it had produced almost half a million doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus, the first made in the country.

The G7 summit last weekend closed with optimistic headlines about the group’s efforts to help end the pandemic.

Disaster and crisis have always been common in Guyana. In our moments of calm, whether consciously or subconsciously, we are in a state of constant preparedness for the next chapter in our book of trials and errors.

A motorcyclist is now a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital following an accident on Thursday along the University of Guyana (UG) Access Road in the vicinity of GuySuCo Housing Scheme Main Access Road.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – A pandemic inquiry by the Brazilian Senate has placed Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga, former Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello and ex-Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo “under investigation”, senator Renan Calheiros, the sponsor of this investigation, said in a press conference yesterday.

(Reuters) – Mexico fans will be barred from attending their country’s first two home 2022 World Cup qualifiers after making homophobic chants during two Olympic qualifying games in March, FIFA said in a statement yesterday.