Daily Archive: Thursday, February 17, 2022

UNITED NATIONS,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken laid out at the United Nations Security Council today how Washington believes Russia could seek to invade Ukraine, warning that Moscow was preparing to attack its neighbour in the “coming days.”

MOSCOW/KYIV, (Reuters) – Kyiv and its Western allies said they feared that Russia might be trying to create a pretext to unleash war today, after reports of shelling across the front line in Ukraine’s longstanding conflict with Moscow-backed separatists.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused protestors encamped in downtown Ottawa of engaging in acts that represented “a threat to our democracy” as demonstrators continued a three-week blockade of the centre of the capital.

Local machining company Guysons has clinched a US$60m joint venture for oilfield manufacturing at Enmore that will see the GuySuCo sugar packaging plant being transformed into a fabrication facility.

Construction of the pipeline for government’s gas to shore project will begin by the end of this year as a final investment plan will be made then, Project Lead, Winston Brassington, yesterday announced.

The Lady Jaguars commenced the Concacaf ‘W’ Championship Qualifiers, which also serves as the pathway for the 2023 FIFA World Cup, in the perfect manner, brushing aside lowly Dominica 4-0 last evening at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.

Major works are soon to start on the CGX Energy Inc deepwater port in Berbice and  the company’s Executive Chairman Dr Suresh Narine says that as Guyana seeks to strike a balance between preservation and development of its oil and gas sector some disruption to the environment has to be expected.

Leewards Hurricanes took firm control of their West Indies Championship second round clash against Guyana Harpy Eagles after establishing a 250-run lead at the end of day two.

Arch rivals, Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC) and Demerara Cricket Club (DCC) are booked to face each other in the final of the Georgetown Cricket Association/GISE/Star Party Rental/Trophy Stall, two-day, first-division tournament this weekend.

A US$20m venture between 3t EnerMech and Orinduik Development Incorporated Training Centre will deliver a  training facility for the local workforce to support the development of the country’s offshore oil and gas sector.

Davanand Narine who stabbed and killed his wife back in 2019 and attempted to commit suicide after, is now awaiting sentence after pleading guilty when his matter was called yesterday morning at the High Court at Suddie.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has presented match officials Sherwin Johnson and Kleon Lindey with their official 2022 FIFA badges, while also recognizing the efforts of several local referees during the 2021 year-end tournament.

Olympian, Jasmine Abrams kicked off her February activities in fine style on Sunday by lowering her national indoor 60m record in her second race for the season.

Three unvaccinated men have succumbed to COVID and 105 new cases of the virus were reported yesterday.

Dear Editor, Suddenly, Guyana is no longer the pariah it was in respect to the treatment meted out to many Guyanese on their arrival in Barbados.

Government has allocated $931 million for the switching out of some of the older antiretroviral (ARV) medications used to treat persons living with HIV/AIDS, according to Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony.

KOLKATA, India,  CMC – Left-hander Nicholas Pooran struck his second half-century in his last four Twenty20 International appearances but West Indies found themselves outclassed by India, and slipped to a six-wicket defeat here yesterday.

TAROUBA, Trinidad, CMC – Windward Islands Volcanoes were staring a heavy innings defeat in the face after their batting imploded spectacularly on the second day of their second round contest against Trinidad and Tobago Red Force.

President  Irfaan Ali last evening lauded the grand opening of NTS Amega Atlantic Guyana at Houston, East Bank Demerara and called it a strategic piece of the right mix for development.

Dear Editor, I have a six (6) months old child and this has been my second application for a birth certificate only to be told by the GRO that certificates for babies aren’t being processed as yet.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite warmed up for next month’s series against England with an unbeaten hundred while all-rounder Raymon Reifer pressed his case, as Barbados Pride responded strongly on day two of their contest against Jamaica Scorpions.

Dear Editor Last evening I listened and observed keenly on TV Channel 11 the feature address of President Irfaan Ali at the opening of the International Energy Conference at the Marriott Hotel.

A concrete road will be constructed from Hosororo to Wanaina in Region One during the course of this year.

(Reuters) – Australia fast bowler Michael Neser has been ruled out of next month’s test tour of Pakistan due to a side strain and will be replaced with uncapped Mark Steketee, the country’s cricket board said yesterday.

Former Bishops’ High School teacher Coen Jackson, who has been charged with engaging in sexual activity with a child back in 2011, is currently facing trial before the Sexual Offences Court.

Dear Editor, Guyana is now hosting the International Energy Conference and Expo 2022.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday met with representatives of Air Canada— the largest Canadian airline, at the Marriott Hotel on the sidelines of the ‘International Energy Conference and Expo Guyana 2022’.

Dear Editor, “You don’t need to second guess us. You don’t need to read between the lines.”,

(Reuters) – Australia all-rounder Ashton Agar has vowed to overcome self-doubt and focus on the joy of cricket after finding his inspiration in an unusual place – a concert by south London rapper Loyle Carner.

(Trinidad Guardian) More than a million people were without electricity from just before 1 pm yesterday up to late last night, as Trinidad was hit by an islandwide power outage.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks earned a 128-119 win over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night to complete a four-game sweep of the season series.

Tenders were on Thursday opened at the National Procurement and tender Administration Board for the provision of security services at the Guyana Energy Agency along with the Ministry of Health.

Dear Editor, In a letter published in your February 05, 2022 edition, I mentioned a “foreign mining company” that has control over a road in the Mazaruni area that was denying me usage of the road.

A 58-year-old pork knocker of Pakera, Matthews Ridge, North West District (NWD) died after a mining pit collapsed on him on Monday, according to the Guyana Police Force.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela is a key ally for Russia in Latin America, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said while visiting the South American country on Wednesday, adding that the two countries will look to deepen bilateral ties.

(Reuters) – Tiger Woods said yesterday he was not recovering as quickly as he would like from the leg injuries he sustained in a car crash last February but remained confident about returning to the PGA Tour one day and welcomed the fight it would take.

Dental services are now available within various satellite communities in Region Two according to Regional Health Officer (RHO) Dr Ranjeev Singh who made this disclosure at the Region’s Statutory meeting held on Wednesday.

Dear Editor, Every day it is argued that laws are being followed and all transactions are open, above board, transparent and accountability, the hallmarks of good governance. 

Guyanese business owners are continuing to showcase their products at the Benab Duty-Free Shop being hosted by the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) at the Umana Yana at Kingston.

ROME, (Reuters) – Italy’s Justice Ministry has issued an international arrest warrant for former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho after the country’s top court confirmed his conviction for rape, a ministry spokesman said yesterday.

MOSCOW/KYIV,  (Reuters) – There is a growing Russian military presence at Ukraine’s borders, Western countries warned yesterday, as Estonia said battle groups were moving ahead of a likely attack to occupy “key terrain,” contradicting Moscow’s insistence of a pullback.

A labourer was yesterday sentenced to two years in jail after he told a city magistrate that he was under the influence of alcohol when he stole a car from the Stabroek Market tarmac.

Dear Editor, Recently, the Guyana National Bureau of Standards issued a press release informing the public, that whilst conducting an exercise on the West Coast of Demerara, their staff was assaulted whilst attempting to remove inferior products from the shelves of a store.

(Reuters) – England must stop their players from participating in the Twenty20 Indian Premier League (IPL) to improve their test side, former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur said yesterday.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Reuters) – At least 94 people died in the historic Brazilian mountain town of Petropolis, local government officials said yesterday, after heavy rains caused mudslides that buried homes, flooded the streets and washed away cars and buses.

On Monday last, even as many celebrated Valentine’s Day with token expressions of love, One Billion Rising, an initiative aimed at ending violence against all women — cisgender, transgender, gender nonconforming — girls, and the planet, observed its ninth anniversary with the launching of a new campaign to transform “women from being victims to being active agents in protection of their rights”.

A man was yesterday remanded after being charged with the rape of a child under the age of 16-years-old.

Dear Editor, Bill is back and found himself reverting to type at the International Energy Conference jamboree.

Embassy of the United States of America          This edition of Ask-the-Consul addresses some common questions about the medical examination process for visa applicants.