Daily Archive: Sunday, July 31, 2022

The governments of Guyana and Austria this afternoon turned the sod for the construction of Guyana’s first specialised Paediatric and Maternal Hospital.

ANTANANARIVO,  (Reuters) – At least 32 people were killed in Madagascar in an area north of the capital on Friday after local bandits known as “dahalo” set homes on fire, according to statements by the defence ministry.

A Corentyne teacher is now dead after he was involved in an accident along the Albion Public Road last evening.

(Trinidad Guardian) All 426 management positions at the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) will be made redundant in the first phase of the transformation plan currently being implemented at the cash-strapped public utility.

Discussion on the twinning of Barbados and Guyana as a tourism product is advancing and the teams have identified three possible products for marketing, acting Director of Guyana Tourism Authority, Kamrul Baksh said.

With Guyana’s CSEC and National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results expected to be released between late August and early September, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand has said that the ministry will not be moving away from the practice of publicly naming the top performers.

Commissioner of Information Charles Ramson Sr has instructed civil activist Johnathan Yearwood to write directly to the Ministry of Housing and Water requesting a copy of the contract(s) entered into by the Ministry and Impressions Inc relating to the organizing of the recently concluded International Building Expo.

Distribution of the government’s ‘Because We Care’ cash grant and the school uniform voucher for students in both the public and private education systems will commence on Tuesday in every region across the country.

A 17-year-old Guyanese was stabbed to death on Friday during a fight with two juveniles in neighbouring Suriname.

Having spent all of her working life in the public service, the ever resilient Ann Greene recently stepped away from  a profession that she said chose her.

A new $3.5 million laundry facility, PK’s Super Clean Laundromat, was yesterday launched on the ground floor of Akbar’s Mini Mall in Cornelia Ida on the West Coast of Demerara (WCD).

By Nigel Westmaas Emancipation as a concept and practice is not legally or morally tied to August 1st, 1838, the date of the formal removal of the institution of slavery in the British Empire after the Abolition Act of 1834 and the period of “Apprenticeship”.

With its development guided by the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of sustainable cities and communities, the government’s planned Silica City is envisioned to be a transformational solution to address climate change impacts, such as flooding from rising sea levels and complement the country’s rapid growth.

Although he might appear to have become persona non grata to the Guyana Police Force over the past two years, retired Assistant Commissioner of Police Paul Esmond Slowe, who was decorated for his service to the institution, thinks it’s a matter of his professionalism and integrity. 

Deodat Persaud, an East Canje, Berbice, pandit has become the first Guyanese to be selected for the United States Community Solutions Program, which will commence in August.

By Rawle Toney in Birmingham (Team Guyana Press Attache`)  Thirty-two years, and seven Commonwealth Games.

By Tieanna Jordan Growing up, 29-year-old Oliceia Tinnie’s always doubted her abilities but with encouragement from family and friends, she persevered.

After two years of virtual celebrations, the African Cultural and Development Association (ACDA) will be hosting its annual Emancipation Festival at the National Park in Georgetown on Monday, August 1st, 2022.

Introduction Today’s  column re-visits my original advisement on local content requirements.

Rosanna Fung, led a Guyana 12-medal haul at this year’s CAC Bodybuilding Championships in Barbados yesterday en route to winning the overall Wellness Class and earning the coveted Pro Card. 

The Guyana Cultural Association (GCA) of New York, Inc, has announced its 2022 Awardees and Prize Winners, including David Lanyi, whom it named a lifetime achievement award winner.

By Rawle Toney in Birmingham (Team Guyana Press Attache`) Just like 2018, Guyana’s female team’s run at the Commonwealth Games came to an end at the quarter-finals stage yesterday.

Businessman Hemant Kumar Takram on Saturday donated 160 gift hampers to residents of the Kabakaburi Amerindian community in Upper Pomeroon River, in Region Two. 

There are some things that keep out the darkness that continually threatens in anyone’s life.

By Nicole Price When Gairy “Superman” St Clair defeated Cassius Baloyi to become World Champion in 2006, he was a long way from the Georgetown streets of his youth in Guyana.

Guyanese jewellers, who are aiming to establish a permanent presence in Barbados, are currently awaiting that island’s government completing renovation and retrofitting of a building to house the jewellery hub.

Dear Editor, Shortly after President Ali declared open the stretch of road linking Mandela Avenue to the East Bank residential areas, a minibus ended up in the parapet.

In his Tweet after the meeting with the President Irfan Ali and his team, the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken said: “Guyana remains a key partner as we work to bolster food and energy security, promote shared prosperity and inclusive growth, strengthen transparency, and safeguard the environment.”

KYIV, (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said yesterday his government was ordering the mandatory evacuation of people in the eastern Donetsk region, scene of fierce fighting with Russia.

By Rawle Toney in Birmingham (Team Guyana Press Attaché) While it was a tough outing for Shomari Wiltshire and Ashley Khalil, Jason-Ray Khalil had an impressive start to his Commonwealth Games squash campaign in Birmingham, England, yesterday. 

“I really did think that when I get this new job things would get so much better.

Dear Editor, The American oil giant is readying to do a study. 

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, (Reuters) – Pope Francis said yesterday that his advancing age and his difficulty walking have ushered in a new, slower phase of his papacy and repeated that he would be ready to resign one day if serious health problems prohibited him from running the Church.

Banks DIH Limited has announced the recertification of its Quality and Food Safety Management System for the Soft Drink Production Plant and the Dairy/Novelty Department by the International Standards Organisation (ISO), according to a release yesterday from the company It explained that the certification which falls into seven categories, was issued by certifying company Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance Limited (LRQA) on behalf of the ISO.

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has officially lifted the provisional suspension of players and an official, who participated in the unsanctioned Magnum Tonic Wine ‘Unfinished Business’ Futsal Tournament, which occurred on June 18th at the National Park, Thomas Lands.

HAVANA, (Reuters) – The Cuban capital of Havana will begin electricity blackouts in August, has canceled carnival and is taking other measures as the country’s energy crisis worsens, state media reported yesterday.

On paper it seems perfect: Baz Luhrmann and Elvis Presley are a match made in showmanship heaven.

Dear Editor, This is the first time I have ever written to a newspaper.

Over 40 businesses in Region Five have been recently certified by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC). 

Guyana has been drawn in the Tier II – Group-1 in the 2022 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ U14 Challenge Series which is billed for the Dominican Republic from August 13-21.

GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – Guatemalan authorities arrested a well-known local journalist on accusations of money laundering and blackmail, according to a prosecutor in charge of the case, a move that has sparked outrage among human rights activists.

BAGHDAD, (Reuters) – Thousands of supporters of Shi’ite populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr stormed Baghdad’s fortified government zone and broke into parliament yesterday for the second time in a week, leaving at least 125 people injured and escalating a political stand-off.

Dear Editor, I wasn’t surprised at the way the security guard’s gun was taken away during a robbery at Beterverwagting, but I surely hoped that the perpetrators are quickly apprehended and the gun recovered before it is used wrongfully.

Treat meals, diet breaks and down time are all essential for your fitness journey.

Swan and Buxton United recorded lopsided wins when the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) Thunderbolt Flour Power U17 Football Championship commenced yesterday at the National Training Centre, Providence.

(Trinidad Express) – A suspected gang leader was among three people who were shot and killed in separate incidents in Diego Martin, Laventille and Port of Spain between Friday night and Saturday morning.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 again yesterday in what the White House doctor described as a “rebound” case seen in a small percentage of patients who take the antiviral drug Paxlovid.

Police seized a toy gun and a quantity of improvised weapons, scissors and lighters from patrons entering the Emancipation J’ouvert at the National Park on Friday night.

Dear Editor, For decades in America, school children were taught early throughout their school life that drugs are bad and you should “Just Say No” to drugs.

Forty-seven new COVID cases were reported by the Ministry of Health on Saturday from the results of 365 tests.

Last Update: 1,895.681                  Movement: 0.040% Current Update: 1,896.435           YTD Movement: 84.336% The Lucas Stock Index fell 5.198% during the third period of trading in July, 2022.

Last week President Ali discovered what his predecessors before him always knew:  there is nothing like an official visit abroad to boost morale, massage the ego and provide a feel-good infusion for the spirit.

(Trinidad Guardian) – Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley remains in isolation, in keeping with the current COVID-19 protocols, and is being monitored by his physicians, as he rides out a second infection with COVID-19.

Guyana began its international chess campaign on Thursday at the Olympiad in Chennai, India, with its full ten-member squad in place.

LONDON, (Reuters) – British businesses are cutting ties with China due to concerns about political tensions, a shift that is likely to stoke inflationary pressures, the head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said in an interview published on Saturday.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Captain Nicholas Pooran believes West Indies need to capitalise on the “big moments” if they are to perform consistently in Twenty20 Internationals.