Daily Archive: Saturday, December 4, 2021

The Ministry of Health today said that as of December 04, 2021, three more men who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

The Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region 10 says it  is continuing its pursuit of answers as to what caused the collapse of the drains at Silvertown and into the continued award of contracts via waiver of Tender Board procedures.

Attorney General Anil Nandlall on Friday announced plans to revamp the domestic violence laws and related legislation and to rollout 24-hour units to help abuse victims.

The Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) on Friday announced a partial amnesty for defaulting ratepayers on tax interest and penalties.

The Ministry of Education has commissioned a Sixth Form at the Anna Regina Multilateral School to provide access to the Carib-bean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) programme for the first time in Region Two.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Left-handed middle-order batsman Ackeem Auguste will lead the West Indies Rising Stars U19s 15-member squad for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup to be played in the West Indies next year.

Former Minister of Finance Winston Jordan has been discharged from the hospital and is at home recuperating.

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday night issued a wanted bulletin for United States-based Guyanese Rickford Burke for questioning about a number of allegations, including inciting racial hostility and sedition.

Pepsi Hikers maintained their unbeaten record while GCC Roulette and GCC Spartans secured easy wins when the ExxonMobil National Indoor Hockey Championship continued Thursday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue.

Fitness Express joined the growing list of corporate entities supporting the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) year-end activities, donating hampers containing nutritional products and fitness supplements for players to aid in their preparation for a return to competitive play.

Bibi Sharima-Gopaul, who was convicted and sentenced for the murder of her 16-year-old daughter Neesa Gopaul, has been granted special leave to appeal the conviction and her jail sentence by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

A second suspect was charged on Friday over the D’Urban and George streets, Werk-en-Rust arson that resulted in over $200 million in losses in June.

GM Magnus Carlsen defeated GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in a record 136 moves in game six to score the first win of the 2021 FIDE World Chess Championship.

Authorities in Region One are monitoring the rise of COVID-19 cases in Wauna, which falls under the township of Mabaruma.

Pooja Lam, Ricardo Narine, and Loris Nathoo emerged winners of the female, junior and senior divisions when the Guyana Chess Federation’s MMG+ sponsored Online Rapid tournaments concluded last weekend.

Amidst concerns about the new COVID-19 variant, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Friday urged persons to observe the existing safety measures to prevent spread of the virus.

Dear Editor, The past few days have seen global headlines inundated with news about the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) as the WHO declared it a Variant of Concern so first, I want to remind people to seek information from credible sources and not just read headlines or random social media posts.

Director of Cricket, Jimmy Adams has revealed that a core group of West Indian players are being looked at ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

MIAMI, (Reuters) – Financing from multilateral lenders such as the IMF will be critical to mitigate the effects of climate change that pose grave threats to the future of small island nations, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said yesterday.

Dear Editor, Thank you for providing me the opportunity and space to comment on the recent visit of the high level team to Aishalton on Saturday the 29th November, 2021, concerning the signed agreement between GGMC, the Rupununi Miners Association, Romanex, and Aurous.

Guyana’s COVID-19 deaths on Friday surpassed 1,000 after three more fatalities were reported.

GALLE, Sri Lanka, CMC – West Indies suffered another massive defeat to Sri Lanka, losing by 164 runs in the second and final Test match at Galle International Stadium here yesterday, to give the hosts a clean sweep of the series.

Lisa Thompson was one of many artists whose fascinating pieces caught the eyes of patrons at the Pre-Christmas Exhibition and Sale in the Iwokrama Parking Lot last Saturday.

Dear Editor, President Ali complained to the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) on Tuesday that Guyana was being blocked out of Caricom markets for food by “nonsensical” barriers.

It’s the second Christmas holiday in the midst of a pandemic.

GALLE, Sri Lanka, CMC – West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite said yesterday that, for the most part, the batsmen failed to deliver in the Test series against Sri Lanka in which the regional side was whitewashed.

(Reuters) – Authorities searched for the parents of a Michigan teenager accused of murdering four fellow high school students, after they were charged with involuntary manslaughter yesterday for buying their son the weapon as a Christmas gift and ignoring warning signs as late as the day of the shooting.

While Guyana has achieved much in the fight against HIV, there is still much more to be done to close the testing and treatment gaps and remove legislative barriers to prevent inequalities, according to Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony.

Dear Editor, The attempt to rig the 2020 elections in Guyana failed; those charged with intent to defraud the electors of Guyana by declaring a false account of votes for the March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections include top GECOM secretariat employees.

Contrary to popular belief, Black people don’t like to constantly talk about race.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 likely acquired at least one of its mutations by picking up a snippet of genetic material from another virus – possibly one that causes the common cold – present in the same infected cells, according to researchers.

Dear Editor, Time and again, there have been numerous calls from the general public to have animals, both large and small, to be removed from the streets.

Collectors and people looking for unique gifts can choose from a variety of paintings, sculptures, hand-painted Christmas cards, tibisiri and leather craft, pottery and jewelry made by local artisans today and tomorrow at Christmas pop-up shops. 

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – A Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered yesterday that a probe be opened into President Jair Bolsonaro for having said during a live broadcast on multiple social media platforms in October that COVID-19 vaccines may raise the chance of contracting AIDS.

Following the recent discovery in the Netherlands of over 1,000 pounds of cocaine in a container of rum from Guyana, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has said “rigid” controls are in place to prevent the exports of narcotics through Guyana’s ports.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Fully vaccinated fans will be allowed inside venues here when the country hosts the entire Super League segment of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2022, starting next month, Sports Minister Daryll Matthew announced Thursday.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to Stabroek News’ article, “Criticisms of the Ali Administration can jeopardize the country’s pot of good governance” dated: December 2, 2021 by Clement Rohee, which was read with interest as the author posited some valid and rapid points.

A pre-Christmas exhibition and sale dubbed ‘Our Forest, Our Life’ saw artists from Main Street, the Moving Circle of Artists and KAYAP showcase and sell their work on the grounds of the Iwokrama International Centre’s Georgetown office last Saturday and the sale continues today and tomorrow.

When you live in a country and city infested with garbage, after a time you learn to unsee it because to continually have to do so might turn you insane.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela’s government – subject to sanctions by the United States and others – is increasingly paying providers in U.S.

There are those of us who will never dance for our supper at the cost of our dignity.

MUMBAI, (Reuters) – India opener Mayank Agarwal hit a gritty hundred to rescue the hosts after New Zealand left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel had put them in a spot of bother with three quick wickets on the weather-hit first day of the second and final test yesterday.

Four Guyanese nationals were detained in Barbados last week for drug trafficking after being found aboard a vessel that was reportedly being used to transport marijuana to the island.