Daily Archive: Tuesday, February 1, 2022

A company that recruits workers for ExxonMobil has agreed to rectify the overtime rates paid to Guyanese working on the Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platform.

The Ministry of Home Affairs,  the Guyana Police Force and the GDF Air Corps are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding an illegal aircraft bearing Venezuelan registration # YV506 which was discovered abandoned off an illegal airstrip in Kuruduni some 20 km from the Kurupukari crossing.

QUITO, (Reuters) – At least 14 people died and another 32 were injured in a landslide in the north of Ecuador’s capital Quito, the country’s emergency response office said today, as firefighter rescue crews continue searching homes and streets covered by mud.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – A single lightning bolt that leapt across three U.S.

(Reuters) – American actress Whoopi Goldberg has issued an apology after facing a backlash for her comments on the Holocaust saying it “was not about race”.

(Trindiad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says corruption in the Public Service has been flourishing.

APNU+AFC frontbencher Amanza Walton-Desir yesterday hammered the government for its perceived failure to address the effects of inflation and to take better care of the neediest citizens as she opened the parliamentary debate on the $552.9 billion national budget.

Canadian oil explorers CGX Energy Inc and Frontera Energy Corpora-tion yesterday announced a commercial oil find off the Corentyne coast and this is to be further evaluated.

A Guyana Fire Service (GFS) investigation has concluded that the blaze  which gutted a Guyana National Shipping Cor-poration Limited (GNSC) building on Sunday morning was an act of arson.

The Ministry of Health yesterday said that as of January 30th, 2022, two more men who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday presented the President’s Medal to the University of Guyana’s 2020/2021 valedictorian, Devindra Kissoon.

Finding the 88 years imposed upon him for the murder of his former girlfriend to have been excessive, the Guyana Court of Appeal has decreased Jermaine Maynard’s sentence to 46 years, from which it ordered further deductions for time so far served since his conviction back in 2016.

Speaker Manzoor Nadir yesterday dismissed the APNU+AFC motion calling for 22 members of the government to be sent to the Privileges Committee for alleged “unparliamentary conduct” on the grounds that a prima facie case was not established.

Residents of several communities within Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region Two), will soon be able to access the internet through the ICT Access and eServices for Hinterland, Poor and Remote Communities Project, under the Office of the Prime Minister.

TWest Indies secured an eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the 11th place play off of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Trinidad yesterday compliments of centuries from Teddy Bishop and Kevin Wickham.

Construction for the “safe space” recreational area along the Lamaha Street corridor in Georgetown is advancing and the site may be open for public use by Valentine’s Day.

A Garnett Street, Kitty man was yesterday placed on $10,000 bail after being charged with assaulting a peace officer.

Dear Editor, I just looked through “The Atlantic Reader Book One” online.

A woman charged with stealing over $1 million from her former employers was on Monday sentenced to two years behind bars after being found guilty at the conclusion of her trial.

Dear Editor, It is with great fear and trepidation that I write to inform you about a dangerous situation at the Mocha Road entrance directly across from the Providence Police Station.

A number of upgrades are set for the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) for this year, according to Finance Minister, Dr.

Dear Editor, I have noted several comments by persons on certain social media platform (s) suggesting that the introduction of the new $2,000 note will lead to inflation.

Guyana’s international friendly football match against Suriname scheduled for today is “still on” despite the COVID-19 blow involving Barbados, the other team involved in the tri-nation tournament hosted by the Dutch speaking nation.

QUITO,  (Reuters) – A burst pipeline in Ecuador caused an oil spill within a protected area of the country’s Amazon rainforest, the environment ministry said yesterday, adding that the pipeline operator will face legal consequences.

A mason was yesterday asked to post a total of $150,000 bail to secure his pre-trial liberty after he was faced with charges of inflicting bodily harm and wounding.

Dear Editor, The government has delivered the largest budget in the country’s history.

It was Jason Holder’s helmet trick in the final T20I against England Sunday that sealed the series win but he credits a complete team effort while suggesting that West Indies cricket is in good hands.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – Peru Environment Minister Ruben Ramirez said yesterday the government will temporarily suspend Repsol’s offshore oil unloading operations following a spill of over 10,000 barrels that has caused widespread environmental damage.

While there are currently over 11,000 active COVID-19 cases in the country, Minister of Health, Dr.

Dear Editor, Because West Indies cricket (CWI) has been under attack for such a long time, one cannot help but give credit to Cricket West Indies new chief of selectors, Mr.

The Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) is expected to resume cricket action this weekend with the staging of a T10 tournament.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday said Canadians were disgusted by the behavior of some people protesting against COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Ottawa and said he would not be intimidated.

An Albouystown man yesterday told a city magistrate that he was drunk when he walked into an apartment and stole laptops and other items.

Dear Editor, Discipline is something that society has lost sight of, or, should we say a virtue that has long been laid aside, and in its place mere lawlessness, rough and uncouth behaviour.

Darrell La Fargue, the former Queensway Security Service worker who is accused of stealing millions from the company, was yesterday freed of the charges laid against him after a settlement was reached.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – Pop singer Rihanna announced she is expecting her first child with rapper A$AP Rocky through photos released on Monday of the couple smiling, holding hands and revealing a visible baby bump.

The Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) along with the lawn tennis and badminton associations have released statements commending the government on the record $2.2B allocation for the sports sector in the 2022 budget.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, CMC – In-form Deandra Dottin dominated a pulsating super-over to hand West Indies Women victory, after a topsy-turvy run-chase ended in a dramatic tie at the Wanderers.

Devin Booker had a 28-point effort that included decisive, back-to-back 3-pointers in the final two minutes as the Phoenix Suns came from behind to beat the visiting San Antonio Spurs 115-110 Sunday to win their 10th straight game.

(Reuters) – Nike have suspended their relationship with Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood, the sportswear giant said yesterday after accusations surfaced online that the 20-year-old forward had assaulted a woman.

Not a great deal of official attention appears to have been paid, here in Guyana, to some of the comments made by the World Bank arising out of its December ‘Data Analytics for Anti – Corruption in Public Administration’ forum, including, particularly, those that have to do with the awarding of state contracts.

MADRID, (Reuters) – Spain united yesterday in celebration of Rafa Nadal’s epic comeback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final and secure a record 21st Grand Slam title.

(Reuters) – The Premier League said yesterday that 85% of players have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Dear Editor, The preparations being made by the government and the Coast Guard to prepare in the event of an oil spill occurring is encouraging.

Two men jointly charged with an armed robbery have been denied bail after a court heard that they were positively identified during an identification parade and might issue threats to their accuser if released.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced renewed calls to resign yesterday after a report found that alcohol-fuelled events at his offices and residence when COVID-19 lockdown rules were in force should never have taken place.