Daily Archive: Sunday, August 29, 2021

NEW ORLEANS, (Reuters) – Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana today as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm, forcing those who did not flee to brace themselves for the toughest test yet of the billions of dollars spent on levee upgrades following Hurricane Katrina 16 years ago.

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del., (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden shut his eyes and tilted his head back as the flag-draped cases carrying the remains of 11 American service members killed in a suicide bomb attack in Afghanistan emerged today from a military plane at a base in Delaware.

ATHENS,  (Reuters) – Greek police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse a group of people who threw flares and other objects during a protest in central Athens today against mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.

Economist, Dr Cecil Rajana has passed away at the age of 77.

Ten persons have been arrested in relation to the murder of a Upper Corentyne man who was beaten last night around 10.

(Trinidad Guardian) In the space of an hour and a half on Friday night, there were reports of seven shootings in various parts of the country including Diego Martin, La Horquetta, Tunapuna, El Socorro, Morvant, Carenage, and Port-of-Spain, which left two dead and several others injured   Oshayle Debisette and Trevlayne Dedier were the two people killed.

(Trinidad Guardian) While the new school term begins with virtual classes on September 6, some students will be able to resume face-to-face classes from October 1.

Guyana could possibly face suspension from the global extractive industries transparency group (EITI) if the government doesn’t name its members to the Multi-Stakeholders Group (MSG), which manages the process.

The Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) is concerned about the government’s “aggressive” reopening of public schools, even as some parents hope that the return to face-to-face learning will be a success in spite of their fears.

Guyana has seen an increase in COVID-19 infections and hospitalisations over the past week, according to Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony.

A Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara man is now wanted by the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) following the discovery of more than 540 pounds of marijuana at Campbell Avenue, Georgetown, on Friday.

Caleb Cloggan was six months into his studies to become a medical doctor when his mother died suddenly in her sleep, two days after she was diagnosed with diabetes.

Approximately 600 farmers in Region Ten, who suffered losses due to devastating floods in May and June, received government flood relief grants on Saturday, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).

Throughout his life, Maurice Faria has made a career of being in the water.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) yesterday confirmed that another person who was infected with COVID-19 has died.

Like in the United States, and across the world, Guyana is witnessing vigorous protests, politically-inspired, against taking the vaccine to protect against the COVID-19 virus.

This year’s National Toshaos’ Council Conference will see leaders engaging through regional meetings and Amerindian Heritage Month 2021 celebrations will be limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

I wrote this column long ago. I do not think I would want to change much, if any, of it now for it to be relevant – but I am anxious to learn if the Ministry of Education or educational experts can tell how things may have changed for the better.

Introduction This week’s column wraps-up my assessment of Terry Etam’s book, which I began last week.

With expected oil and gas revenues positioning Guyana to finance infrastructural development, the Guyana Association of Professional Engineers (GAPE) and the Ministry of Public Works are expected to meet soon to discuss the proposed creation of a National Infrastructure Plan (NIP).

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Openers Evin Lewis and Devon Thomas lashed contrasting fifties in a century stand as St Kitts and Nevis Patriots romped to their second straight win with an eight-wicket thrashing of Guyana Amazon Warriors here yesterday.

Vice President Jagdeo recently added some clarity regarding the long-term vision of the PPP/C administration.

Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon on Friday said efforts were underway to resolve the issues at the centre of no confidence motions submitted by the AFC against Region Four Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Chairman Daniel Seeram and Vice Chairman Samuel Sandy.

In 2008 when Annette and I were courting she took me to Shell Beach.

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Kieron Pollard hit his 11th Caribbean Premier League half-century and passed 2 000 career runs in the tournament as Trinbago Knight Riders rebounded from their opening defeat with a six-wicket win over Barbados Royals here Friday night.

The Ministry of Housing and Water has commenced the advertising stages for the construction of the four-lane highway from Eccles to Great Diamond on the East Bank Demerara, and has invited eligible contractors to tender their bids.

Following an eight-wicket defeat in their second match of the Caribbean Premier League yesterday, Guyana Amazon Warriors captain, Nicholas Pooran believes they were a few runs short after getting the toss wrong.

There is no doubt that Guyana is in need of talented speech writers and a new business, founded by Attorney-at-law Shakisa Harvey, has stepped into the breach.

ExxonMobil Corporation has delayed a drilling decision for a second well in the Kaieteur Block, offshore Guyana, in order to do additional data analysis.

The Environmental Assessment Board (EAB) will be conducting a public hearing for an appeal made against the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to not require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the storage of sealed radioactive sources by Non Destructive Testers Limited (Guyana) Inc.,

The war for the Guyanese palate was dominated by three urban companies.

After losing her husband in a pirate attack in 2018, Corentyne resident Taramattie Abrahim was forced to start over.

Dear Editor, COVID-19 is the most extensive global pandemic to afflict humanity in a century, a serious crisis and a daunting challenge for the entire world.

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The Health and Education ministries will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccination drive for adolescents at MovieTowne, at Turkeyen today.

One of my favourite creative moments in any medium is the beginning of the finale of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s “Sunday in the Park with George”.

Dear Editor, Our Guyanese people are very difficult to deal with.

(Reuters) – Hurricane Ida yesterday intensified over warm Gulf of Mexico waters, prompting tens of thousands to flee coastal areas, while President Joe Biden pledged aid to help states quickly recover once the storm has passed.

A Berbice taxi driver says his car caught on fire yesterday, just minutes after he drove away from a mechanic’s shop where he had his lights repaired.

(Reuters) – President Joe Biden warned yesterday that another militant attack was highly likely as U.S.

Dear Editor, I take this opportunity to make a contribution to the recent report: ‘Demerara Rum gets geographical indication recognition in EU.’

“I am planning to get married again soon and this time I want to wear a white wedding dress.

Matthew Nandu is one of two Guyanese selected in the West Indies Under-19 squad for the tour of England next month and the all-rounder is looking to make full use of the opportunity.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro yesterday said he sees three alternatives for his future: winning the 2022 presidential elections, death or prison.

BERLIN, (Reuters) – Police tussled with protesters as thousands of people marched through Berlin yesterday chanting slogans and waving banners against COVID-19 restrictions.

An Essequibo businessman got a literal rude awakening on Saturday when he was attacked by robbers in the early hours of Saturday morning.

After a three-month grind of cardio, lifting weights and dieting for my last competition, I decided to take a mini vacation.

Dear Editor, I spent the first eleven years of my life in Regent Street, between Bourda and Alexander Streets, in the yard of the store of my uncle, S.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – Cuba, which to date had deployed exclusively its homegrown COVID-19 vaccines, will start also using the Sinopharm vaccine of its Communist-run ally China in its bid to battle one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in the world.

National U20 men’s head-coach Wayne Dover said yesterday that roughly 30 players have been identified for further assessment following yesterday’s opening day of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) talent identification (ID) programme at the National Training Centre, Providence.

BAGHDAD, (Reuters) – Iranian and Gulf Arab officials met in Baghdad yesterday on the sidelines of a regional summit that Iraq hoped would encourage its neighbours to talk to each other instead of settling scores on its territory.

A robbery suspect was left hospitalised on Friday after he was chased down and cornered by a woman who he and two others robbed in an attack at Golden Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD).

(Trinidad Guardian) – If it turns out that school-age students aren’t vaccinated in significant numbers due to the “conspiracy theories” around or worried parents, Trinidad and Tobago may very well have to have a parallel education system with virtual as well as face-to-face classrooms.

The statistics from the 2020 and 2021 online Chess Olympiads are taken from two reports prepared by Guyanese Loris Nathoo, who was player/ captain of the 2020 team, and player of the 2021 team.

Dear Editor, The Guyana United Artists (GUA) wishes to extend our support and solidarity with the Valiant Frontline workers, who have for 15 unvaccinated months saved the lives of many of our Guyanese compatriots, working long hours beyond the call of duty, selfless in their service to the Guyanese Nation.

By Reds (Perreira) and Tony (McWatt) As everyone would know by now, the West Indies two-Test Home Series against Pakistan ended 1-1.

(Reuters) – England’s Ollie Robinson struck four times with the second new ball as the hosts thrashed India by an innings and 76 runs to level the series on day four of the third test at Headingley yesterday.

The week before last an agreement with our neighbour to the east was announced whereby licences would be issued by Paramaribo to this country’s fishermen to operate in the Corentyne beginning in January 2022.

MONTERREY, Mexico, (Reuters) – The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of torrential rains, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides as the center of Hurricane Nora grazed Mexico’s southwestern coast yesterday afternoon.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Players’ mental health is in focus as the U.S.

(Trinidad Guardian) – The Ministry of Health has recorded 7 additional COVID related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths to 1274.

Lasy Update: 812.84                        Movement: 6.819% Current Update:868.27                    YTD Movement: 25.50%                               LUCAS STOCK INDEX (LSI) The Lucas Stock Index climbed 6.819% during the fourth period of trading in August 2021.

Dear Editor, While I am not in the anti-vaccination camp, I am in the anti-repression camp opposed to the methods used by the government to get compliance with its mandatory vaccination policy.

(Reuters) – The National Basketball Association (NBA) will require referees working games during the coming season to be vaccinated against coronavirus, the league said yesterday.

CAIRO, (Reuters) – Scientists said on Wednesday they had discovered the 43 million-year-old fossil of a previously unknown amphibious four-legged whale species in Egypt that helps trace the transition of whales from land to sea.

(Institute for Basic Science) – The cycling between warm El Niño and cold La Niña conditions in the eastern Pacific (commonly referred to as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, ENSO), which has persisted without major interruptions for at least the last 11,000 years, may change in the future, according to a new study.

(University of Utah Health) – COVID-19 vaccines remain effective, but their potency has diminished in recent months, according to the findings of a recent US study.

MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexican scientists have developed a unique “nanobubble” system using solar energy to improve water quality in the canals of Mexico City’s Xochimilco ecological zone, a popular tourist attraction.