Daily Archive: Saturday, August 22, 2020

LA PAZ,  (Reuters) – The press office of former Bolivian President Evo Morales denounced a criminal complaint of sex abuse as part of a “dirty war” by the interim government against the ousted leader less than two months before the country’s general elections.

(Trinidad Express) Approximately 600 COVID-19 samples awaiting testing are expected to be cleared in the next 24-48 hours.

The PPP/C government today announced the appointment of businessman Gerry Gouveia as National Security Advisor to the President and Ralph Ramkarran as advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on border matters.

(Trinidad Guardian) Jolted out of sleep by a loud cracking sound of her house falling apart, a Princes Town mother and her three children had to flee their home around 2 o’clock yesterday morning.

(Trinidad Guardian) Government members are on heightened COVID alert. This, after Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley was tested for COVID-19 following exposure on August 10 to someone who tested positive for the virus.

-Benn to give update after further investigation Following his controversial arrest in the wee hours of yesterday morning after police stormed into his home, former Director of Sports Christopher Jones condemned the operation as a coordinated political attack that he believes was aimed at embarrassing and intimidating not just him but the main opposition.

Amidst complaints over a lag in the release of COVID-19 test results, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony on Friday stated that plans are underway to automate Guyana’s testing for COVID-19, thereby boosting its capacity, but a number of things must be put in place.

Already reeling from the loss of the March 2nd elections, APNU was dealt another blow yesterday when the WPA pulled out of its partnership, citing the repeated violation of principles of coalition politics, including non-consultation on the list of MPs for Parliament but the party left open the prospect of reconciliation.

As it continues a probe into what is believed to be a huge Ponzi scheme affecting thousands, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has issued a public appeal for persons who invested with Accelerated Capital Firm Inc (ACFI) to make contact with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has advised the police to launch a “comprehensive” investigation into alleged criminal conduct by Chief Election Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield and District Four Returning Officer (RO) Clairmont Mingo during the March 2nd elections and its aftermath based on formal complaints.

Timber and hardware businessman Toolsie Persaud died yesterday and he was remembered as a pioneer and industrialist whose massive contribution aided in the development of Guyana.

Guyana on Friday recorded its 31st COVID-19 fatality and confirmed 35 more infections from recent testing.

In less than two months, Region seven has recorded over 200 cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with Bartica and surrounding communities becoming major hotspots, Regional Health Officer (RHO).

Guyana Amazon Warriors will want to continue their winning ways while Jamaica Tallawahs will look for a turnaround when the two face each other today at 2.15 hours today in match eight of the Caribbean Premier League.

Once clearance is given by the COVID-19 Task Force, the Athletic Association of Guyana will look to restart its season next month with a relay championship.

Trade unionist Lincoln Lewis and several Kingelly, West Coast Berbice villagers were yesterday charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and abusive language.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Brazilian prosecutors pressed charges yesterday  against two people for an alleged scheme to obtain confidential market information from Petrobras to benefit A.P.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Postmaster Louis DeJoy yesterday told lawmakers the Postal Service would deliver ballots “securely and on time” in the November presidential election, but indicated he would pursue dramatic operational changes after that date.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The resumption of schools has been pushed back to October 5 amid a worsening spike in coronavirus cases in Jamaica.

SOUTHAMPTON, England, (Reuters) – Zak Crawley enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a near faultless first test century to lead England to a commanding 332 for four at the close of play on the opening day of the third and final test against Pakistan at the Rose Bowl yesterday.

Based on the investigation it has conducted so far, the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has said there is no “conclusive” evidence that the cocaine found by German authorities in a shipment of rice from Guyana had been loaded here.

(Reuters) – Hundreds of wildfires burning across Central and Northern California that have already killed six people more than doubled in size yesterday, becoming some of the largest in state history and threatening small towns in the path of the flames.

Chief Medical Officer Dr Jacquiline Bisasor McKenzie says Jamaica has not recorded any reinfection of persons previously confirmed with the coronavirus (COVID-19) to date.

Melody Thomas is a singer/songwriter pursuing a career in the music industry in the United Kingdom, perfecting her talent in the Reggae and R&B genres.

New Commander of Region Five Edmond Cooper and several ranks discovered a total of 136 pounds of cannabis at various locations in the region in two separate operations yesterday. 

Dear Editor, Two nights ago, members of the police force including senior officers went to the premises of APNU member Christopher Jones without a warrant.

PARIS,  (Reuters) – Two positive coronavirus cases within a week for a Tour de France team will result in the outfit being kicked out of the event starting on Aug.

I have been trying, unsuccessfully, for the past 2 years to make granola clusters, also known as oat clusters or oatmeal clusters.

Police last night intercepted a bus that was transporting nine Cuban nationals at the Berbice Bridge entrance.

ISTANBUL,  (Reuters) – Turkey announced its biggest natural gas discovery yesterday, a 320 billion cubic metre (11.3 trillion cubic feet) Black Sea field which President Tayyip Erdogan said was part of even bigger reserves and could come onstream as soon as 2023.

BOGOTA,  (Reuters) – Three Interpol red notices have been issued for former paramilitary boss Salvatore Mancuso, the Colombian government said yesterday.

Dear Editor, The Ministry of Health would like to strongly condemn a deliberate, irresponsible and reckless campaign to spread fake news relating to COVID-19 testing.

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – Staging this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) in a bio-secure bubble will at least make it harder for illegal gambling rings to approach players, the man in charge of safeguarding the world’s richest Twenty20 competition told Reuters.

This past week has been awkward. My sleeping patterns have been out of whack and it felt like I subjected myself to an obscene amount of unnecessary screen time out of sheer boredom.

Senior Superintendent Michael Kingston will now serve as the Commander of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), as the hierarchy of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) continues to see a major transformation under the new PPP/C government. 

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – The World Health Organization hopes the coronavirus pandemic will be shorter than the 1918 Spanish flu and last less than two years, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said yesterday, if the world unites and succeeds in finding a vaccine.

Dear Editor, I’ll start off by saying that I have seen the advertising flooding Facebook and other social media and they are indeed very alluring.

BARCELONA, (Reuters) – Lionel Messi still wishes to leave Barcelona after meeting new coach Ronald Koeman, according to reports in the Spanish media yesterday, as all four sports newspapers dedicated their front covers to the Argentine’s uncertain future.

SYDNEY,  (Reuters) – Fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck has been ruled out of Australia’s limited overs series against New Zealand by injury, while all-rounder Ellyse Perry was named in the squad yesterday but subject to fitness.

More than five months after being struck down by a car while crossing the Supply public road, 12-year-old Akazea Austin still has trouble breathing unaided.

BERLIN,  (Reuters) – Germany on Friday warned against travel to Brussels because of the high rate of coronavirus infections in the Belgian capital, which is also home to the main organs of the European Union.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – A U.S. judge yesterday denied President Donald Trump’s request to delay letting Manhattan’s district attorney obtain his tax returns for a criminal investigation into his family’s real estate business while Trump pursues an appeal.

Dear Editor, The PPP/C administration seems to be missing an excellent opportunity to develop a culture of stability in Guyana which is absolutely necessary to attract foreign investment, expand local investment, and for a more economically, emotionally, and spiritually stable society.

Anasie Fredericks – This 13-year-old hails from Lake Tapakuma, a small indigenous village in Region Two, and is a student at the Bishops’ High School.

Ian Craddock, the Director of tour company Bushmasters, who was found dead in Lethem at the end of July, died from a cardiac arrest.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – The coronavirus crisis in Brazil appears to be leveling off, if not easing, the World Health Organization said on Friday, offering a chink of light for the world’s second biggest COVID-19 hot spot.

What do we expect of our leaders? Are we only concerned that they are qualified to be named to serve but their moral standards are not important?

Dear Editor, This letter comes late since it refers to the birthday of Marcus Garvey which fell on August 17.

In a year of contentious elections, the current standoff in Belarus underscores the importance of supporting democracy at moments of crisis.

TRIPOLI, (Reuters) – Libya’s internationally recognised government in Tripoli announced a ceasefire yesterday and the leader of a rival parliament in eastern Libya also appealed for a halt to hostilities.

MELBOURNE,  (Reuters) – Former Australia cricket all-rounder Cameron White ended his nearly two-decade-long professional career yesterday, saying he wants to focus on coaching.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaican patties have always been a big seller among Caribbean Americans in key diaspora markets within the United States.