Daily Archive: Saturday, January 15, 2022

Investigations have revealed that a deliberate act resulted in several GTT customers being unable to access landline and mobile data service connectivity in Linden and its surrounding areas on January 14, 2022, a release from the company said today.

The Ministry of Health today said that as of January 14th, 2022, five more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

President  Irfaan Ali today joined members of the joint services, the private sector and combined agencies for a two-day clean-up exercise.

(Reuters) – Virat Kohli shocked the Indian cricket world today by abruptly resigning as the national side’s test captain, after leading the team to memorable overseas victories in his seven years in charge.

Fearing a massive explosion after the detection of fuel in the exhaust of a generator, the Guyana Power and Light Inc.

Consultations on reforms to the Representation of the People Act (RoPA) will continue as changes are still being drafted to the National Registration Act, according to Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Gail Teixeira.

A High Court judge on Friday overturned a magistrate’s decision to grant bail to two Brazilian men who were charged with drug trafficking after over 1100 pounds of cocaine were found when their plane crash-landed at Orealla in May last year.

Months after he allegedly shot and killed Dartmouth businessman Orin Boston at his home during an operation, a police constable attached to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit was yesterday charged with manslaughter and asked to post $1 million bail for his release.

A 43-year-old construction worker died on Thursday night after he was impaled by a steel rod while riding by an Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD) construction site.

The Health Ministry on Friday reported six more COVID-19 deaths, including that of a toddler, while active cases across the country neared the 9,000-mark with the confirmation of more infections.

Just over 24 hours after his party issued a call for the “Introduction of temporary price ceilings to curb the constant rise in prices and introduction of consumer food subsidies” to address the rising cost of living in Guyana, Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey Norton said that he was not aware of the position.

Despite a valiant half-century from West Indies Under-19 captain, Ackeem Auguste, his side suffered a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia Under-19s in their opening match of the International Cricket Council’s Under-19 World Cup yesterday.

Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine on Friday called for an opposition boycott of the city cleanup planned this weekend by the government and Private Sector Commission (PSC).

Guyana Teachers’ Union President Mark Lyte on Thursday urged the Ministry of Education (MoE) to continuously engage with teachers to tackle issues within the school system, including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The five men who are accused of brutalising Black Bush Polder, Coren-tyne labourer Gregory Bhola on Sunday, leaving him hospitalised in intensive care, have been charged.

Artist Andrea Rohlehr is something of an all-rounder creating beautiful jewelry, tie-dyed clothing and flawless faces with make-up artistry.

A 23-year-old man was found dead on Friday morning at his Onderneemimg Sand Pit home, in Region Two.

Dear Editor, Cybersecurity is an essential element in a nation-state’s national security strategy.

Dear Editor, I had the privilege of reading a letter in the Stabroek newspaper dated January 13, 2022, bearing the caption, “The tall coconut tree is still hanging dangerously over my house even after the president spoke with his minister,” where the writer indicated that he had to seek the intervention of the President as a last resort, after failing to get a response from top region #2 officials and even the Minister of Local Government and Regional Development.

On My Plate (OMP) is a series in which I share with you what I’m eating.

The Attorney General’s Chambers has reported that former Police Sergeant Colin Bailey, who was discharged in the murder of his wife after the prosecution admitted it had no evidence against him, has lost a challenge against the state on the claim that it did not facilitate his trial within a reasonable timeframe.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A week of diplomacy by U.S. President Joe Biden failed to defuse tensions between Russia and Ukraine, but has maintained unity with European allies against Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to expose cracks, foreign policy analysts say.

It may be a bit late, but Happy New Year, nevertheless.

Several hours-long closures of the Demerara Harbour Bridge are scheduled as major rehabilitation of spans nine and ten is due to resume, according to General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation Wayne Watson.

Dear Editor, I read the Editorial of Stabroek News, January 13, 2021 relating to the state of our Capital City Georgetown.

SANTA CRUZ, Ecuador,  (Reuters) – Ecuador yesterday created a new marine reserve around its pristine Galapagos Islands — whose rich biodiversity inspired Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution — as it seeks to expand protections for endangered migratory species.

The performing arts community is grieving the passing of Guyanese actor and cultural icon Ron Bobb-Semple, who died on Thursday last.

Off spinner Junior Sinclair bagged a five-for yesterday to help rout Leon Johnson’s XI for a paltry 121 on the first day of the Guyana Harpy Eagles Best vs best four day practice match at the Albion Community Devlopment Centre ground yesterday.

Dear Editor, A joint exercise to carry out a massive clean-up of the city seems like a very positive start to this New Year.

(Reuters) – The Ohio Supreme Court yesterday struck down the state’s new congressional map for illegally favouring Republicans over Democrats and ordered new lines drawn, a decision that could have a significant impact on the battle for control of Congress in November’s elections.

(Trinidad Guardian) Investigations are continuing into three incidents where a total of five men were killed during the period Thursday night into yesterday morning in Sangre Grande, Arima and St Ann’s.

Roraima Airways pilot Learie Barclay has been suspended for six months by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) following the crash landing involving the Britten-Norman Trislander at Eccles, East Bank Demerara last August.

Dear Editor, Both the PNC and PPP came to power through “crossover voters” in 2015 and 2020, and hung by a thread of a one-seat majority.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s office apologised to Queen Elizabeth yesterday after it emerged that staff partied late into the night in Downing Street on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral, when mixing indoors was banned.

KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – A misfiring top order has left West Indies with issues to resolve ahead of tomorrow’s decisive third One-Day International against Ireland, and captain Kieron Pollard is not opposed to trying new combinations as his side take aim at an important series win.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – Keegan Petersen scored a superb 82 as South Africa completed a seven-wicket victory in the third test and a 2-1 series win over world number one India on an unforgiving Newlands pitch having chased down their challenging target of 212 yesterday.

Dear Editor, This has reference to news analysis, “PPP/C natural resource law no different from APNU+AFC in relation to powers” (Jan 9) quoting Prof Tarron Khemraj. 

LA GUINERA, Cuba,  (Reuters) – Young Cuban protesters from Havana’s poorest neighborhoods face decades behind bars at upcoming trials, relatives and rights groups said, amid a crackdown on some of those who took part in last year’s unprecedented anti-government demonstrations.

If we never stand for anything, maggots will be burrowing into our flesh before we realize we should have lived.

(Reuters) – There is anxiety in the England women’s camp after a member of their support staff tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the multi-format Ashes series in Australia, captain Heather Knight said yesterday.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – India captain Virat Kohli says the team’s batting line-up “must be looked into” for tests away from home as he pinned the blame for the team’s 2-1 series defeat in South Africa on their inability to cope in the unfamiliar conditions.

GTT on Friday urged all subscribers to be vigilant of scammers in light of the company’s recent Christmas promotion and upcoming anniversary promotion.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – South Africa captain Dean Elgar admits he had to show some tough love to his players, which he believes was behind their turnaround in fortunes as they completed a seven-wicket victory over India at Newlands yesterday to claim the series 2-1.

Four months to the day since Dartmouth businessman Orin Boston was fatally shot in his bed by a member of the SWAT squad, the police were finally advised to charge the shooter with manslaughter.

(Reuters) – Travis Head returned from COVID-19 to smash a belligerent 101 and Cameron Green made 74 to revive Australia after a top-order collapse on the opening day of the day-night final Ashes test against England yesterday.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Sri Lanka Under-19s brushed aside Scotland Under-19s by 40 runs to impressively launch their ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign here yesterday. 

Desmond Bane scored 21 points and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 points and five blocks to lift the surging Memphis Grizzlies to a 116-108 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – Novak Djokovic was poised to take his fight to stay in Australia unvaccinated to a federal court today, after the government again cancelled his visa over COVID-19 entry rules and as the clock to this year’s first tennis major ticked down.

BUENOS AIRES,  (Reuters) – Cities and towns in Argentina and neighbouring countries in South America have been setting record high temperatures as the region swelters during a historic heat wave.