Daily Archive: Saturday, November 6, 2021

More than a year and a half removed from attempts to rig the general and regional elections, government has released proposed amendments setting out processes to be followed for the declaration of results along with penalties ranging from millions in fines to life imprisonment for violations.

Following his arrest during a bid to cross over to Suriname, the prime suspect in the killing of Dr Colin Roach has reportedly told investigators he struck the now dead man to the head after he made unwanted sexual advances towards him.

Sarena Razak, of Queen’s College, who earned 19 Grade Ones is Guyana’s top performer at this year’s Caribbean Secondary Edu-cation Certificate (CSEC) examinations.

Aaron Hing was on Friday sentenced to death for murdering his godbrother, British teenager Dominic Bernard, in 2015 at Kildonan, Corentyne.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered an inquest into the death of robbery accused Peter Headley, who was fatally shot after being arrested more than five months ago and recommended that a police officer face departmental charges for his role in the events.

Hoping to tap into the Christmas peak season, Turks and Caicos-based interCaribbean Airlines will from December 17 begin servicing the Barbados to Guyana route daily and promises that it is in for the long haul.

The Ministry of Housing and Water yesterday announced that applications are once again being considered for core home support and home improvement subsidies.

A recent $1M presentation by the National Sports Commission (NSC) to the Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA), will aid Guyana’s participation at the Pan American Senior Table Tennis Championships.

Corentyne taxi driver Gavin Gill, who struck his wife with his car before stabbing and chopping her to death, was yesterday sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.

Dynamic left-hander, Shimron Hetmyer, is aiming to end the T20 World Cup on a high as he looks to have a consistent run in the near future.

Keyon King, the former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Sergeant who admitted to his role in August’s $58 million Wallison Enterprise gold heist at Kitty, was yesterday sentenced to serve the next three years in jail.

Kieron Pollard has made his position clear that he has no intention of stepping down as West Indies captain or ending his international career at this point.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Shimron Hetmyer yesterday conceded West Indies’ lack of strike  rotation remained their Achilles heel, admitting efforts to rectify the glaring issue had yet to pay dividends.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has for a second time been ordered to hand over documents to the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) for investigations into the alleged laundering of more than $100,000,000.

Dear Editor, With the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 pediatric vaccine being granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for kids 5-11 years old by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct.

A man was fatally stabbed after an argument over an old grievance ended in a knife fight on Thursday night at Pepper Hill, Mocha, East Bank Demerara.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has called time on his international career in the wake of West Indies’ failed title defence at the Twenty20 World Cup.

Dear Editor, This is my second letter on the issue of the denial of earned pension by NIS to my fellow villager Ingrid Arthur (NIS Number Provided). 

A disc jockey (DJ) was stabbed to death yesterday morning during an argument over an outstanding debt at a Puruni Landing, Region Seven restaurant.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Uncapped opener Jeremy Solozano is poised for his maiden West Indies Test tour after being named in a 15-man squad for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka, but selectors have dispensed with the services of the seasoned Kieran Powell and Alzarri Joseph for the upcoming assignment.

Dear Editor, In his letter, “We have bigger problems than prayers to resolve,” (SN 10/31/2021) Dr.

Three more COVID-19 deaths were reported on Friday by the Health Ministry along with 64 new cases.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Cricket West Indies is pressing ahead with the white-ball tour of Pakistan in a massive boost for the south Asian country, in the wake high-profile pull-outs by England and New Zealand over security concerns.

SHARJAH,  (Reuters) – New Zealand batsmen Glenn Phillips and Jimmy Neesham launched a late assault on Namibia that secured an important 52-run win in Sharjah yesterday and boosted their hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals from Group II.

(Jamaica Observer) A father charged in connection with the death of his seven-year-old daughter attended the thanksgiving service held for her on the outskirts of this town on Wednesday and delivered a tribute.

Dear Editor, I am totally shocked and deeply saddened by the senseless, utterly tragic and horrific murder of Dr.

A decrepit revetment at Riverstown, in Region Two, is being blamed by residents for the flooding of their homes on Friday.

(Barbados Nation) Barbadians may soon have shorter curfew hours. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said yesterday she was “close to extending the curfew” but the decision depended on the outcome of discussion being held with the medical authorities on the point at which this should be done.

Excited about being the first Mr India Guyana, 25-year-old fitness trainer Mario Moonsammy is ready to take on his duties and is looking to break the stigma and discrimination surrounding men entering pageants or modelling.

(Reuters) – Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) experimental antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 cut by 89% the chances of hospitalization or death for adults at risk of severe disease, the company said on Friday, as its CEO vowed to make this promising new weapon in the fight against the pandemic available globally as quickly as possible.

(Reuters) – Boxing’s governing AIBA claimed a win against corruption and bout manipulation yesterday after using military-approved artificial intelligence to screen judges and referees at the world championships in Belgrade.

Dear Editor, It pained to watch West Indies during this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

A Betsy Ground, East Canje, Berbice man was arrested yesterday morning after police discovered 25 pounds of cannabis at his residence.

An Anna Catherina man and his son were severely beaten on Thursday night after a row with two men who were throwing firecrackers in front of their gap.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The application brought by a senior data specialist who is seeking an injunction to bar his employer, Digicel Jamaica Limited, from implementing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccinate-or-test policy has been set for hearing on November 17.

While in our part of the world Diwali is not a five-day celebration, we can pretend it is so as to have a little more sweetness by making this absolutely delicious Semolina Parsad.

(Reuters) – The death of a pregnant Polish woman has reignited debate over abortion in one of Europe’s most devoutly Catholic countries, with activists saying she could still be alive if it were not for a near total ban on terminating pregnancies.

Jaylen Brown scored 17 points to lead six Boston scorers in double figures as the visiting Celtics routed the Miami Heat 95-78 on Thursday, using an impressive defensive effort to snap the Heat’s five-game winning streak.

Dear Editor, The advent of the dreaded disease Covid-19 raised its head in March 2019 when the world became aware of it but the seriousness of the consequential effect was not then felt.

With COP26 dominating the news cycle, energy companies and our behaviour as consumers have come under the microscope once again.

(Reuters) – German security services believe that a man found dead in a street outside the Russian Embassy in Berlin last month was an undercover agent of Russia’s FSB intelligence service, Der Spiegel reported on Friday.

(Trinidad Express) There is now some light at the end of the tunnel.

Dear Editor, I write to express my opinion on the issue of prayers in public schools.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, CMC – Captain Kieron Pollard has defended the decision by selectors to include several ageing stars for the Twenty20 World Cup, following West Indies’ botched defence of their title here Thursday.

The news last week that the Government of Guyana had earlier this year written to Chinese Ambassador Cui Jianchun requesting a loan of upto US$1.5B for six infrastructure projects perhaps went over the heads of many readers.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Former Twenty20 World Cup champions India kept alive their slim chances of making the semi-finals with an eight-wicket rout of Scotland in their Super 12 Group II match yesterday.

(Trinidad Express)  A 34-year-old man was shot dead in Port of Spain on Wednesday afternoon.

A Westminster youth is now dead after he was crushed when a lift fell on him on Thursday afternoon.

Donna Ramsammy-James’ 2022 collection Chrysalis, debuted on Sunday last in an array of colours and culture reflecting the Caribbean, Latin America and Africa.

(Reuters) – The White House received recommendations from a government working group on restarting remittances to Cuba but sent some back for further work to ensure that money sent by Cuban Americans to families on the island does not fall into the hands of the Cuban government, a senior U.S.

Dear Editor, Former President Donald Ramotar wrote a letter to the press about the forthcoming Cop26 in Scotland.