Articles published on Sunday, September 5, 2021
Persons who want to enter privately-owned buildings to which the public has lawful access now have to be vaccinated or alternatively will have to show evidence of a recent negative PCR test or make an appointment.
The Ministry of Health today said that as of September 04, 2021, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.
MUZAFFARNAGAR, India, (Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of farmers gathered in India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh today, the biggest rally yet in a months-long series of demonstrations to press Narendra Modi’s government to repeal three new agricultural laws.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – American Shelby Rogers staged a comeback for the ages shocking world number one Ash Barty 6-2 1-6 7-6(5) yesterday in the third round of the U.S.
(Reuters) – Willard Scott, the ebullient former “Today” show weatherman, venerator of centenarians, pitchman extraordinaire and the original hamburger-hawking Ronald McDonald, died yesterday, his successor on the morning show Al Roker said.
(Barbados Nation) ST GEORGE’S – The Grenada government Friday night declared no movement days as well as a daily curfew for the next 14 days as the island seeks to deal with an upsurge in cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) that has killed four people in as many days and infected a significant number of others.
(Trinidad Guardian) The Police Service Commission (PolSC) has hired a former judge to begin an investigation into allegations that senior members of the Gary Griffith-led Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) have brought the organisation into disrepute and engaged in acts of misconduct.
(Trinidad Guardian) Police are investigating yet another murder in East Trinidad.
The miners association has announced its withdrawal from participation in the Guyana Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (GYEITI), citing the process as being too intrusive by an organisation that does nothing to help them overcome hurdles faced in mining.
Although the Ministry of Public Works had proposed that an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) on the New Demerara Harbour Bridge project be done, it was surprisingly advised by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it was not necessary and the ministry has acted on that advice.
President Irfaan Ali yesterday told Indigenous leaders of Region Nine who participated in the Regional Toshaos Meeting (RTM) that the government has commenced the establishment of a mechanism that will resolve all outstanding land disputes.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it has investigated the reports of what was claimed to be crude oil at the Kingston seashore in Georgetown and has collected samples for analysis.
Three weeks after terminating the contract of the Chief Election Officer (CEO), the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is still to finalise the advertisement needed to secure his replacement.
Bandits broke into D.T. Nandlall Jewellery store located in the Stabroek Market between Friday afternoon and yesterday morning and stole more than $1M in cash and jewellery.
Businessman Harrylall Motilall has been identified as the prime suspect in Thurs-day night’s shooting during which two Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) officers from the Law Enforcement and Investigation Division (LEID) were wounded in an anti-smuggling operation.
Reminding that COVID-19 has become the pandemic of the unvaccinated, the Shadow Minister of Heath, Dr Karen Cummings on Thursday reiterated the opposition’s support for immunisation while stressing that “coercion” cannot be substituted for a comprehensive education campaign.
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said that the restoring of State House to its original heritage colour—white—is being done by the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and not by the Government.
Observing the way in which the APNU+AFC and the PPP/C approach several key policies indicates an emerging political dichotomy in Guyana.
Students from the Abram Zuil Secondary School in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) will be relocated to a facility in Johanna Cecelia, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).
The operators of a bar and lounge at Melanie Damishana on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) were on Thursday charged with breaching the national COVID-19 curfew by operating the bar beyond 10 pm.
Dear Editor, It is my humble opinion that the crime situation more especially in Georgetown is spiraling out of control and the Guyana Police Force need to go back to the drawing board in order to bring back law and order.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Left-handed opener Chandrapaul Hemraj carved out a splendid maiden Twenty20 hundred as Guyana Amazon Warriors condemned Barbados Royals to their fifth defeat in six matches, with a dominant nine-wicket victory here yesterday.
The Upper Mazaruni District Council (UMDC) has expressed concern that the series of Regional Toshao Meetings that is currently ongoing contravenes the National Toshaos Council (NTC) rules of procedure and has called for the interim executive body to be elected to be made official by the next meeting.
Current Charge d’Affaires of the Guyana Embassy in Kuwait, Safraaz Shadood is tipped to be Guyana’s Ambassador to Qatar.
Dear Editor, I believe that the government’s fixation on scoring political points has clouded their thought process and judgement, while exposing their policies and measures for what they are political gimmicks.
Eagles handed Young Achievers their first loss in the Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) ‘A’ League, prevailing by a comfortable 3-0 score on Friday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.
A 35-year-old salesman is now in police custody after allegedly staging a robbery on Friday morning to avoid having to repay monies he allegedly stole from the company to offset medical treatment for this ailing mother.
(Reuters) – Taliban and opposition forces battled yesterday to control the Panjshir Valley north of Kabul, the last Afghan province holding out against the militant group, as the top U.S.
After he left primary school at Aishalton, South Rupununi, Tony James AA aka Chief, Kokoi, Toshao and Chief of Chiefs, was not certain what he wanted to do in life apart from riding horses.
Dear Editor, A seemingly interminable battle is being waged, on whether or not vaccination against the Covid 19 is essential.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has embarked on bringing about a structured approach to providing physiotherapy and psychological services to athletes and federations.
President Irfaan Ali on Wednesday said that the restoring of State House to its original heritage colour—white—is being done by the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and not by the Government.
Guyanese Oneeka Williams’ journey to becoming the first Black woman to train in Urologic Surgery at the Lahey Clinic, in Burlington, Massachusetts, in the United States was filled with twists and turns that she now uses as an inspiration for others, especially the young, as in her own words she is on a mission to “reshape how we think” as she “swings for the fences” and encourages others to do the same.
Two fishermen are now on $100,000 bail after being charged with stealing water tanks and an ice cooler from a ship at the Guyana National Shipping Corporation wharf.
Dear Editor, I refer to your editorials in which you treat regularly with the ongoing debate concerning the nation’s oil and gas industry.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – A stunning Faf du Plessis century brought St Kitts and Nevis Patriots unbeaten run to an end as St Lucia Kings stormed to an emphatic 100-run victory in the opening match of the doubleheader here yesterday.
Dear Editor, “Former Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, on Wednesday released information he received in 2017 from ExxonMobil’s local subsidiary, Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL), on the composition of the gas from the Liza operation.”
by Stanley Greaves It is with great regret that I have learnt about the death of Angold Thompson as a result of a fire in his home.
By Reds (Perreira) and Tony (McWatt) The 2021 edition of the Hero CPL, which started August 26, with all matches being played at the Skitts & Nevis Warner Park due to the continuing effects of the ongoing COVID Pandemic, is now well underway.
The Ministry of Health yesterday said that as of September 03, 2021, four more women who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
SAN SALVADOR, (Reuters) – El Salvador’s top court has ruled that the country’s president can serve two consecutive terms, opening the door for incumbent Nayib Bukele to stand for re-election in 2024.
Book review: Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse In early August, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change (IPCC) released an updated report on scientists’ current understanding of the state of global warming and its implications for our present and future.
NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – A clatter of late wickets took the gloss off a comfortable victory as West Indies Women beat South Africa Women by five wickets to level their three-match series here yesterday.
Dear Editor, Vaccine-skepticism and hesitancy are not confined to Guyana—it is a global phenomenon prompted by inherent distrust of government and in the case of Black people the knowledge that in the past they had been used without their knowledge as experiments for drugs.
The Ministry of Natural Resources yesterday said that the Government has approved the nomination of Aramco Trading Limited (ALT) to market Guyana’s 4th oil lift for 2021.
With no allowance to buy presents for loved ones when their birthdays came around, Hema Persaud began making her own cards and eventually established Handmade by Hema last July.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazil’s federal health regulator Anvisa yesterday suspended the use of over 12 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd that were produced in an unauthorized plant, it said in a statement.
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Two-time champion Naomi Osaka’s U.S. Open title defence ended in tears on Friday, as she suffered a stunning defeat in the third round to Canadian Leylah Fernandez 5-7 7-6(2) 6-4, and told reporters she planned to take a break from the sport.
A mother whose son went missing in August, 2019, says she is still hopeful that the young man is alive and will return home.
PODGORICA, (Reuters) – Several thousand protesters used tyres, rocks and vehicles to block roads leading to the city of Cetinje in southwest Montenegro yesterday in a bid to stop the Serbian Orthodox Church holding an enthronement ceremony for its new top cleric.
Dear Editor, I write on the state of the financial services industry in Guyana noting yet again that consumers are complaining bitterly on social and other media regarding monies missing from their accounts, mediocre services at financial institutions, etc.
(Trinidad Guardian) Five people were killed in two separate incidents on Friday night.
A column in this vein appeared previously in this spot in the hope it might propel others to contribute to the subject.
(Reuters) – Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen has tested positive for COVID-19 at the Dutch Grand Prix and will be replaced by Polish reserve driver Robert Kubica, the Formula One team said yesterday.
Treasurer of the Guyana Chess Federation (GCF) Davion Mars has said that over-the-board contact chess tournaments will begin in October.
In my column today I simply give two poems which I love and especially recall at a time when the world is awry – the pandemic unrelenting and tenacious and climate change unstoppably undermining all foundations – without those in authority seeming to know what to do or take decisive action as they interminably squabble.
The Cinderella story entered European tradition in the 17th century, but records date back to as early as Egypt BC.
SHANGHAI, (Reuters) – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged major powers to “show responsibility” and play a leading role in improving global environmental governance and addressing such challenges as climate change.
By the early late 1950s, the Cola brands in British Guiana began to introduce innovations such as image advertising.
“For me, I want my children to go to school because it is like I losing them.
On Tuesday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to an editorial in this newspaper which appeared last Sunday, captioned ‘Fishing licences’.
In some countries, once fully vaccinated, people have a choice whether or not to wear a mask in most settings including the gym; many choose to wear masks.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an international body for assessing the science related to climate change.
Teachers who are returning to schools for face-to-face teaching will have to adhere to a memorandum released by the Ministry of Education’s Permanent Secretary which stipulates that they must be vaccinated or provide a negative PCR test result.
Introduction Today’s column addresses the third and final of the three texts, which I have advised have had the greatest impact on shaping my understanding of the rapidly evolving global energy dynamic.
TEOTIHUACAN, Mexico (Reuters) – More than a decade after Sergio Gomez began excavating a tunnel under a towering Mexican pyramid, the archeologist still spends most of his time studying the massive cache of sacred artifacts carefully placed there by priests some 2,000 years ago.
Dear Editor, I read with astonishment and disbelief that Conservation International (CI) Guyana had returned a US$10 million grant to ExxonMobil.
(Cleveland Clinic) – Researchers have engineered a first-of-its-kind bionic arm for patients with upper-limb amputations that allows wearers to think, behave and function like a person without an amputation, according to new findings published in Science Robotics.
SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – Brazilian researchers have found that a molecule in the venom of a type of snake inhibited coronavirus reproduction in monkey cells, a possible first step toward a drug to combat the virus causing COVID-19.
(SciDev.Net) – The worldwide loss of bees and other pollinators is driven primarily by changes in land use, land management and pesti-cide application, espe-cially in the global South, according to a global assessment.
