Daily Archive: Friday, December 3, 2021

The Ministry of Health today said that as of December 03, 2021, three more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

The Ministry of Education today announced that it has established a desk to deal with complaints, queries and grievances. 

In the wake of the recent discovery in the Netherlands of a large amount of cocaine in rum from Guyana, the GRA says “rigid” controls are in place to prevent the exports of narcotics through Guyana’s ports.

Early in “The Power of the Dog”, a character tearfully confesses to another, “I just wanted to say how nice it is not to be alone.”

The Alliance for Change (AFC) today condemned the arrest yesterday of former Minister of Finance Winston Jordan as “despicable”.

 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization’s chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the new coronavirus variant Omicron is very transmissible but that people should not panic about it.

COLOMBO,  (Reuters) – The Sri Lankan government today suspended distribution of all gas cylinders following an alarming rise in unexplained cooking gas explosions and fires that have injured many people across the island nation in recent weeks.

 (Reuters) – Sri Lanka spinners Ramesh Mendis and Lasith Embuldeniya picked up five wickets apiece against the West Indies to lead the hosts to a 164-run victory on the final day of the second test in Galle today.

(Trinidad Express) The Prime Minister has sought to assuage the concerns of prison officers, assuring them the Government will do everything possible to secure them and their families.

(Trinidad Guardian) Former Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith said he was forced as Commissioner to “put Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley in his place” because Rowley kept “interfering.”

Former APNU+AFC Minister of Finance, Winston Jordan was yesterday hospitalised after being arrested and told by the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) that he would be charged with misconduct in public office.

Doctors at the Georgetown Public Hospital recently saw success in performing an emergency aortic aneurysm repair, with the patient expected to make a smooth recovery.

Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday led a government team that engaged a delegation of over 35 Afro-Guyanese private sector representatives.

The United States invested US$555,000 ($116m) to renovate the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard Training Centre, Kingston and constructed a concrete boat pad at Coast Guard Headquarters, a statement from the US Embassy here said yesterday.

Yesterday’s meeting of the Guyana Elections Com-mission (GECOM), to discuss the methodology to be employed in the hiring of a Chief Election Officer (CEO) along with shortlisting candidates for the posts of Deputy CEO, Assistant CEO and Legal Officer could not be held as there was no quorum.

Three of the four members of the PNCR accreditation committee preparing for the upcoming congress resigned on Wednesday after the central executive ruled that they could not openly campaign for contestants for the leadership of the party.

Two of three persons who allegedly attempted to bribe lawmen at the Golden Grove Police Station were yesterday charged with the offence and obtaining money by false pretence.

The Ministry of Health yesterday said that as of December 02, 2021, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.

Bids were on Thursday opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for consulting services for the Ministry of Natural Resources along with the Provision of Security Services for the Environmental Protection Agency.

Obrie Bedsford, a labourer, on Wednesday pleaded with City Magistrate Annette Singh that he be sentenced to perform community service after he was found guilty on the charge of trafficking in narcotics.

(CMC) – West Indies will need some heroic batting on the fifth and final day if they are to win the second Test match and level the two-match series against Sri Lanka, after Dhananjaya de Silva’s undefeated 153 gave the hosts a commanding lead of 279 yesterday.

From today, residents and businesses in Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara are expected to access GTT’s Fibre internet service.

Pepsi Hikers and Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) Roulette continued their dominant displays when the ExxonMobil National Indoor Hockey Championships continued on Tuesday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

The noises that have continually been made by successive political administrations in Guyana about moving development in the hinterland communities to a level where reasonably favourable comparisons can be made with at least some coastal communities, have long been drowned out by their echoes.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) met with the Government of Guyana (GoG) on Wednesday to commence the consultation process for national approval required to accept FIFA’s offer for Guyana to become the first CARICOM member to benefit from the Football for Schools programme.

Dear Editor, Recently on my Facebook page I upbraided the Minister of Youth and Sports, who is Indian-Guyanese and a politician, about his careless assertion about black role models, vis-a-vis the black community.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) in a release yesterday responded to what it termed “Minister Nandlall’s most recent invective” against the Association.

Beacons ‘A’ won the Bartica Football Association (BFA) Futsal Championship Playoff, defeating Potaro Strikers ‘A’ on Wednesday evening at the Community Centre ground.

Having had to forego the staging of the Rupununi Rodeo twice, in 2020 and again this year, the organisers of Region Nine’s biggest public entertainment, ‘money-spinning’ event, have their fingers crossed, hoping that next year will see a significant injection of resources into its coffers arising out of its first staging of the event in three years.

A man who was involved in an altercation with a fisherman over a woman, has been charged with attempted murder and placed on $200,000 bail.

Dear Editor, As I read the article `Re-imaging Cheddi Jagan: Cultural Moorings and Political Recklessness’ by Baytoram Ramharack (Sunday Stabroek, November 28, 2021) I was reminded of the proverb “Give a dog a bad name and hang him”.

Dear Editor, A few days ago I wandered around Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, and discovered to my chagrin, that all the palm trees in the Tactical Services Unit compound were cut down.

(Reuters) – Daniil Medvedev sent the Russian Tennis Federation through to a Davis Cup semi-final against Germany by beating Sweden’s Mikael Ymer 6-4 6-4 yesterday for an unassailable 2-0 lead in the tie.

Guyana is listed as one of five member countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that have been identified as intended beneficiaries of a five-year Sustainable Agriculture in the Caribbean (SAC) project, intended to promote climate-resilient agriculture for equitable economic growth and the increased economic prosperity of women and youth in the sector.

By Deodat Maharaj, Executive Director of Caribbean Export Development Agency Arguably, we have never seen a stronger case made for global leaders to invest in our Region’s future survival than that put forward by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley at COP26, the climate summit that took place in Glasgow, Scotland.

Dear Editor, During my recent trip to Guyana a few weeks ago, I observed from a few houses away, a Meten-Meer-Zorg Primary school student waiting patiently to cross the road to get to her school.

]President Joe Biden yesterday laid out his strategy to fight the Omicron and Delta coronavirus variants over the winter, including free and insurer-funded at-home COVID-19 testing and new requirements for international travelers.

(Reuters) – Former South Africa paralympic superstar, Oscar Pistorius, jailed in 2016 for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has been moved closer to her family ahead of reconciliation talks that could help pave the way for his early release from prison.

(Trinidad Express) Agriculture  Minister Clarence Rambharat said there has been a global increase in food prices, and Trinidad and Tobago’s agricultural production was saved because of Venezuelan labour.

(Reuters) – India wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha has recovered from a neck problem and is available for selection for the second and final test against New Zealand, captain Virat Kohli said yesterday.

With the high-profile Glasgow Climate Conference only just behind us, already existing differences between rich and poor countries would appear to be hardening over just what approach should be taken to reducing carbon emissions which scientists say is pushing the world in the direction of a climate crisis.

Dear Editor, There is no doubt every Guyanese welcomes electoral-reform. It is hoped there will be wide consultations of all stake holders.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The Democratic-controlled U.S. Senate yesterday passed a bill to fund the government through mid-February, averting the risk of a shutdown after overcoming a bid by some Republicans to delay the vote in a protest against vaccine mandates.

The now re-branded Entrepreneurs Association for Sustainable Development (formerly the Women’s Association for Sustainable Development) will be staging an event on December 8th at the Pegasus Hotel, commencing at 10:00 hrs.

(Reuters) – Pakistan seamer Hasan Ali has been rested and former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed left out of the squads for this month’s white-ball series at home to West Indies, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.

Dear Editor, I would like to add my voice to those of persons who have complained about the noise made by firecrackers.

TEGUCIGALPA,  (Reuters) – The government of incoming Hon-duran president Xiomara Castro does not plan to establish diplomatic ties with China as it prioritizes U.S.

GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – A U.S. State Department official yesterday expressed concern over reporters, corruption fighters and activists in Guatemala who have recently come under fire from the government.

(Reuters) – West Indies bowling great Michael Holding’s book “Why We Kneel, How We Rise” won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award yesterday.

Dear Editor, I was considerably confused, and in fact dismayed, to see the Mayor of Georgetown lecturing the Central Government about solid waste management and disposal for Georgetown and Guyana, and expounding on the limitations, potential hazards and the ephemerality of the Haags Bosch landfill facility.

By Zadie Neufville KINGSTON, Nov 22 2021 (IPS) – When face-to-face Cabinet meetings resumed in Jamaica following more than a year of virtual meetings due to COVID-19, ministers lined up to have their immunisation cards inspected.

HOUSTON,  (Reuters) – Loading delays caused by the poor quality of oil from Venezuela’s state-run PDVSA cut the OPEC-member’s exports in November to below third-quarter levels, internal PDVSA documents and tracking data showed.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Royal Dutch Shell said yesterday it had scrapped plans to develop the Cambo oilfield in the British North Sea, which became a lightning rod for climate activists seeking to halt the development of new oil and gas resources.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – The prefect of Guadeloupe, the representative of the French central state in the overseas territory, on Thursday said he would extend a nightly curfew until Dec.

The Stabroek Business’ recent visit to Lethem and parts of what is known as the ‘deep south’ in order to secure an update on ‘how the other half lives’ allowed our reporter to run into Rebecca Rodrigues-Faria, the Chairperson of the Rupununi Livestock & Producers Association.

Dear Editor, I refer to the running debate on the legacy of Dr.

(Reuters) – Beijing took umbrage yesterday at the suspension of Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments in China in solidarity with Peng Shuai after the player made a sexual assault accusation then disappeared from public view.

A woman’s beauty – enhanced? Fake!? Today I wish to present a very personal view on a specific police-related national issue which, when shared a few paragraphs later, could easily attract “provocation” or robust dissent among some well-meaning readers and citizens.

Last month this newspaper spoke to a number of fishermen, all of whom complained about the disappearance of fish stocks.

VIENNA, (Reuters) – Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg is stepping down to make way for whoever takes over as leader of his conservative party, he said yesterday, just hours after party strongman Sebastian Kurz said he was leaving politics altogether.

Due to the fact that the Guyanese population largely emerged from and collectively suffered under white domination and colonial rule, many do not believe in the concept of privilege.

Gold Prices for the three day period ending Thursday December 2, 2021 Kitco is a Canadian company that buys and sells precious metals such as gold, copper and silver.

GASCI (www.gasci.com/telephone Nº 223-6175/6) reports that session 943’s trading results showed consideration of $9,707,503 from 29,158 shares traded in 21 transactions as compared to session 942’s trading results which showed consideration of $1,526,954 from 7,390 shares traded in 8 transactions.