Daily Archive: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

The Ministry of Health (MOH) today said that two more men have died of COVID-19.

The Police say they are investigating the murder of Claravel Johnson, age 28 years, a vendor of Lot 142 Cooper Street Albouystown,  which occurred about 6.25 am today  at the said address allegedly by her reputed husband.

BRUSSELS,  (Reuters) – European Union finance ministers added Anguilla and Barbados to the EU’s blacklist of tax havens on Tuesday and removed Cayman Islands and Oman after they passed the necessary reforms.

CHICAGO, (Reuters) – Private contractors hired by Moderna Inc to recruit volunteers for its coronavirus vaccine trial failed to enroll enough Black, Latino and Native American participants to determine how well the vaccine works in these populations, company executives and vaccine researchers told Reuters.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump faced a backlash today for removing his mask when he returned to the White House and urging Americans not to fear the COVID-19 disease that has killed more than 209,000 people in the country and put him in hospital.

 (Reuters) – The EU health regulator has launched a real-time review of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by U.S.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips who has responsibility for the telecommunications sector last night announced the historic end of the 30-year monopoly which had been held by the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT).

The Guyana government and Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL) are currently in discussions on the creation of more job opportunities for Guyanese with the airline as it seeks to tap into Guyana’s emerging oil and gas sector, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill said yesterday.

Reeaz Khan, one of the two labourers who were shot after person/s unknown reportedly opened fire on them last Tuesday night at Aurora Village, Essequibo Coast succumbed to his injuries yesterday morning.

Newly appointed head coach of the West Indies Women’s team, Courtney Walsh, says that he will look to bring about a change in the fortunes of the side.

Deputy Chief Election Officer (DCEO) Roxanne Myers is wanted by the police for questioning in relation to the investigation into the alleged fraud surrounding the March 2nd General and Regional elections.

Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 59 runs in Match 19 of the Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium yesterday and moved to the top of the points table.

On the occasion of the anniversary of the return of democracy on October 5, 1992, A New and United Guyana (ANUG) yesterday called on the PPP/C government to re-commit itself to shared governance and a ‘winner does not take all’ political system and to take steps to immediately implement a process of constitutional reform to bring this about. 

The Ministry of Health yesterday said that two more persons have died from COVID-19, taking the death toll to 92.

While a union deadline for a threatened strike by health sector workers expires today, nurses attached to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) have made clear that they will be engaged in a “sick out” as they continue to press for their demands for better wages and working conditions while on the frontlines of managing the COVID-19 response.

A final decision will be made on whether there is any respite on the 2020 hockey season, particularly the hosting of the Diamond Mineral Water International Hockey tournament when officials of the Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) meet with the Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr.

A police constable was shot while on duty last night during his attempt to disarm a man who was seen brandishing a firearm during an argument with another at Guyhoc Park, Georgetown.

When Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic went down in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat’s only hope to stay in the series became clear: ride Jimmy Butler.

Guyanese left-handed of duo Trevon Griffith and Chanderpaul Hemraj were the highlights of the weekend on the USA T20 circuit after recording stellar performances.

More than three years after he was removed from office, James Singh has returned as the Head of the Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU).

Guyana’s COVID-19 case count yesterday increased to 3,188 as 95 new cases of the virus were recorded.

(BBC) English cricket has been saved from “financial oblivion” by playing behind closed doors, says England and Wales Cricket Board chief Tom Harrison.

The idea of a new Demerara Harbour Bridge has residents of La Grange, West Bank Demerara, thrilled about the development and the positive impact expected especially that of less traffic.

A 55-year-old retired nurse succumbed on Monday morning in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at the Georgetown Public Hospital (COVID-19).

(Reuters) – Barcelona have announced a loss of 97 million euros ($114.28 million) after tax for the 2019/20 financial year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, while a projected estimate of breaking the one billion euro mark in revenues was also scuppered.

United Kingdom-based Virgin Atlantic Airways has engaged the government in talks on potentially launching a Guyana to London service, according Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill.

PARIS, (Reuters) – Top seed Novak Djokovic passed his first real test at this year’s French Open with flying colours as he battled past Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-4 6-3 6-3 yesterday to reach the quarter-finals for the 14th time.

Dear Editor, It’s interesting to see the continuing circulation of the Lexus story.

If possible, the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) intends to start work this week on the land still being occupied by squatters at Success who are refusing to leave.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The arrival of Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho at the St George’s Park training centre for England’s upcoming matches was delayed yesterday as the FA gathers more information on a potential breach of COVID-19 regulations at the weekend.

Dear Editor, On September 30, the Stabroek News reprinted an article full of lies and prejudice written by Chris Patten, maliciously slandering Chinese leaders and making baseless and false statements on China-related affairs.

Former NBA head coach and current team executive John Lucas has emerged as a candidate for the Houston Rockets’ coaching vacancy, according to reports.

Over the weekend, Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar visited the communities of Little and Big Baiboo, Mahaica and Wake-naam, Essequibo River  where various concerns plaguing farmers and other residents were highlighted.

  LONDON,  (Reuters) – A tug-of-war over $1 billion worth of Venezuelan gold stored at the Bank of England took a new turn yesterday as the English Court of Appeal overturned an earlier High Court ruling on who the UK recognised as Venezuela’s president.

MOUNT ETNA, Italy, (Reuters) – Geraint Thomas’s Giro d’Italia challenge was effectively over before the first climb yesterday after the Ineos-Grenadiers rider was dropped during the third stage following an early crash.

Two of the COVID-19 screening tents set up at the various entrances of the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) have been converted into triage centres as part of ongoing efforts to protect both patients and staff.

Dear Editor, One of the effects of  prison riots is that we are so intimidated by their occurrence that we turn our attention solely at considering what can be done immediately, to bring these occurrences to an end.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Former national cricket coach Junior Bennett says a holistic approach to women’s cricket in the region needs to be implemented urgently to improve the sport at the international level.

(Trinidad Guardian) Finance Minister Colm Imbert said that Trinidad and Tobago is set to become a digital economy.

ANKARA, (Reuters) – Formula One’s Turkish Grand Prix next month will be held without spectators due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Istanbul governor’s office said yesterday, as the event returns to Istanbul after an absence of almost a decade.

Dear Editor, Any transformational programmes and activities are disrupted and even terminated when a new administration takes the reins.

Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Chairman Sir Hilary Beckles has convened a high-level team to review grievances that have arisen, including grading, from its administration of this year’s Carib-bean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) assessments.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has been tested for COVID-19, his lawyer said on Twitter yesterday.

In August, the price of gold reached a record high of US$2,073 per ounce.

Last week’s small squall arising out of the handling of the official disclosure that the strictures relating to Public Servants’ work schedules were being removed and that the COVID-19 curfew window was being pushed open further resulted largely from the brusque manner in which the announcement was made.

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) – Argentina has the world’s highest rate of positive COVID-19 tests, according to Oxford-linked tracker Our World In Data, with nearly six out of 10 yielding an infection, a reflection of low testing levels and loose enforcement of lockdown rules.

By Jeffrey D. Sachs NEW YORK – Unlike tens of millions of people around the world who have contracted COVID-19 because of their poverty, bad luck, vulnerability as essential workers, or poor decisions by policymakers, US President Donald Trump’s infection is of his own making.

Hailing the return of democracy on October 5th, 1992, President Irfaan Ali yesterday thanked the many young people who fought to uphold free and fair elections this year.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Donald Trump told Americans “to get out there” and not fear COVID-19 as he returned to the White House yesterday after a three-night hospital stay to be treated for the virus and removed his white surgical mask to pose for pictures.

Dear Editor, Effective means of settlement of labour disputes, whether disputes of rights or disputes of interest are determined by the established machinery through consultation, negotiations, and with third party assistance in collective bargaining process, and statutory regulations.

(Trinidad Guardian) Starting from January 1, 2021, all citizens who earn $84,000 or less a year will be exempt from income tax.