Daily Archive: Wednesday, November 11, 2020

(Jamaica Gleaner) An elderly man who was scheduled to be sentenced on Friday for gun-related crimes has died in police custody.

(Trinidad Express) Dr. Avinash Sawh, the doctor heard in a leaked telephone recording using racist remarks and abusive language towards a now former employee is begging the nation for forgiveness for his hurtful words.

(Jamaica Star) Clutching his black bag closely, Joseph Pounall lay on his back staring at the ceiling in a classroom that serves as an emergency shelter at St Benedict’s Primary School in St Andrew.

The Police say they are investigating the murder of Sanesha Lall, 16, of Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, which occurred on November 11, 2020, at Richmond Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, allegedly at the hands of a 34-year-old self employed male of Bounty Hall, Essequibo Coast.

The Ministry of Health today said that two more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

An Upper Corentyne man died last night  after he  slammed into a parked lorry along the Number 47 Village, Corentyne Public Road just after 10 pm. 

MOSCOW,  (Reuters) – Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective at protecting people from COVID-19 according to interim trial results, the country’s sovereign wealth fund said today, as Moscow rushes to keep pace with Western drugmakers in the race for a shot.

 (Reuters) – The Democratic Party secured control of the U.S. House of Representatives but with a slimmer majority after winning at least 218 seats, the Associated Press https://bit.ly/32AoEhI

SUBANG JAYA, Malaysia,  (Reuters) – Every morning, Malaysian pilot Azrin Mohamad Zawawi puts on his white uniform and black captain’s hat before heading to work.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The months following Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek’s announcement that he had pancreatic cancer were tough for Jamaica-born Terry Gayle, who was an audience coordinator for the popular game show, as scores of persons came wanting to offer him help.

(Trinidad Guardian) The new British High Commissioner’s two pet cats will have to wait a while to join her in this country since pet permits are currently not being processed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Trinidad Guardian) Imagine living with a gallstone the size of a large avocado in your abdomen, causing nausea and severe pain every time your body tries to process fatty foods.

Yesterday marked 100 days since Irfaan Ali was sworn in as the ninth Executive President of Guyana and he acknowledged the milestone with a public statement that chronicled his government’s actions during that time.

Guyana’s efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 have been boosted by a US$22 million loan approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the purchase of medical equipment and personal protective equipment for frontline workers among other things.

The US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has hailed the extradition to the US of ex cop Shaun Nebblett, 40, who faces a minimum sentence of five years jail if found guilty of conspiracy to import cocaine and other narcotics offences.

The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) has launched a fund-raising drive to cover the cost of bringing a team of forensic specialists from Argentina to investigate the murders of three young men on the West Berbice in September 2020 and pledges of $1.2m have already been received. 

The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has secured an extension to further detain two of the four persons who were arrested as the agency continues to probe the recent discovery of a huge quantity of cocaine concealed in a shipment of scrap metal that was intercepted in Belgium after being shipped from Guyana.

The Indigenous community of St. Cuthbert’s Mission has recorded 97 COVID-19 cases, according to Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony.

A suspect in the murder of Neville Moonsammy, who was stabbed on December 24th, 2019, at Four Miles Port Kaituma, North West District, has been arrested and charged.

During a State Department briefing yesterday, United States (US) Secretary of State Michael Pompeo told reporters that “there will be a smooth transition to a second Trump administration” and dismissed as ridiculous a claim that President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede would undermine US efforts to promote democratic transitions in foreign states.

At the murder trial yesterday of Eustace Griffith, police investigators told the court that he had confessed to stabbing Stabroek Market handyman Steven Arthur, stating that during a fight Arthur first pierced him with an icepick and he in turn stabbed him.

A lockdown that was instituted at Kwebanna, in Region One, has been extended by another week to ensure that the COVID-19 outbreak in the community is under control, resulting in a call by the Village Council for assistance to help residents who did not prepare for additional time at home.

A four-day-old infant died at the New Amsterdam Hospital on Monday and her parents have since been arrested after doctors discovered signs of assault. 

UNICEF yesterday handed over 98 copies of the Sexual Offences Act in braille to the National Commission on Disability (NCD).

A Guyana Fire Service investigation has revealed that the fire which gutted the Singh’s Electronic World building on Sunday was electrical in origin.

WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – Cricket West Indies see no danger of their tour of New Zealand being cancelled despite the team’s training privileges being revoked after several players breached COVID-19 biosecurity protocols in their isolation facility.

Rohit Sharma led from the front while Trent Boult starred with the ball as Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by five wickets in the Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 final in Dubai yesterday to clinch their fifth IPL title.

The capacity at the Georgetown Public Hospital’s regular Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was not affected by the establishment of a specialised COVID-19 ICU at the facility, according to the hospital’s Communications Manager Chelauna Providence.

West Indies batsmen will come under the microscope later this month when they play New Zealand in three T20Is and two Tests.

In an effort to rebuild public confidence and address an increase in crime and road fatalities, Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn is reconstituting  community policing groups across the country.

Six new COVID-19 cases were recorded yesterday. Meanwhile, nine persons are currently in the country’s COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit.

The Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) has signalled its intention of returning top-flight cricket action to the nation despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Alden Marslowe, president of the Bartica Football Association (BFA) says that any plans and policies for the resumption of football within the Region Seven jurisdiction will be guided and influenced by the decision of the local governing body, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF).

Dear Editor, As day follows night, three things are crystal clear as it relates to the execution of government projects; (1) they never finish on time.

A Covent Garden resident is now hospitalised after he lost control of a car he was driving and collided with the concrete median along the Prospect Public Road, East Bank Demerara early on Sunday morning.

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, CMC – West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick said young pacers Alzarri Joseph and the uncapped Chemar Holder stand poised to make a name for themselves on the Tour of New Zealand.

Dear Editor, Kindly grant me a space in your newspaper to respond to an erroneous and highly misleading and irresponsible statement made by the former Coalition Administration.

Days after seeking and receiving permission from the Ministry of Health to stage the much anticipated “Big Man Cricket tournament”, the organizers have been given the greenlight from Cricket West Indies (CWI) to stage the event. 

The family that was diagnosed with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from Moblissa is currently recovering and are expected to be discharged later this week.

Dear Editor, I note with rare agreement something that the Hon.

LONDON, (Reuters) – Greg Clarke has resigned as English Football Association chairman hours after referring to “coloured footballers” during questions from members of parliament yesterday.

A Golden Grove man is now a patient at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) after he was struck off of his bicycle by vehicle in a hit and run accident at Diamond, East Bank Demerara, last Saturday.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Roston Chase has been appointed West Indies Test vice-captain for the Tour of New Zealand, the Daily Nation newspaper reported yesterday.

Dear Editor, Recent reports in the print and electronic media revealed that after an altercation involving Keron Joseph, the police and others,  Joseph, a putative staff sergeant of the Guyana People’s Militia appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court charged with the following offences: assaulting a peace officer, resisting arrest, using indecent language, failing to produce a driver’s licence, driving an uninsured vehicle, driving an unlicenced vehicle, driving an uncertified vehicle; driving under the influence of alcohol, having a prohibited tint, conduct of driver and negligently interrupted the free flow of traffic.

LONDON, (Reuters) – The Premier League will scrap its controversial pay-per-view scheme imminently, chief executive Richard Masters confirmed yesterday to a government committee.

SAO PAULO/BEIJING  (Reuters) – Brazil’s health regulator suspended a clinical trial of China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine due to a severe adverse event, delighting President Jair Bolsonaro, who has repeatedly criticized the vaccine’s credibility and said it would not be purchased by his government.

Dear Editor, It has been 100 days since the PPP/C government finally got into office after the previous administration tried to pull every trick possible under the sky to steal the elections.

WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden said yesterday that nothing would stop the transfer of power in the U.S.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – Former West Indies pacer Tony Gray and former national batsman Keno Mason are out following a shake-up of the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force selection panel.

RIO DE JANEIRO,  (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – The rescue of 39 slaves from an illegal gold mine in Brazil run by a known offender highlights the difficulty in ending crimes where large profits are involved, labour authorities said.

Dear Editor, It was very heart-rending and heart-breaking the story of the mother searching for three heart-wrenching days for her son only to finally find him in a morgue.

(Reuters) – Pakistan named Babar Azam as their new test captain yesterday, putting the batsman in charge of teams across all formats.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Supreme Court justices yesterday signaled they are unlikely to strike down the Obamacare healthcare law in a legal challenge brought by Texas and 17 other Republican-governed states and joined by President Donald Trump’s administration.

Dear Editor,  “The ability to lead, or to be led are two pertinent factors affecting some local sports administrators today”, of which football is seemingly heading down that road.

By Section 108 of the Representation of the People Act, the election agent of each party/group of candidates must forward to the Chief Election Officer a declaration of their party’s expenses by 35 days following the declaration of the result of the national/regional elections.

Based on a recent commitment from Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha, eleven residents of Mara, Upper East Bank Berbice have since been rehired apart of a community programme.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – The head of Peru’s Congress, Manuel Merino, was sworn in as the Andean nation’s president on Tuesday, and vowed that elections set for April would stand after lawmakers removed Martin Vizcarra on corruption charges.

DHAKA, (Reuters) – Bangladesh test captain Mominul Haque has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s chief physician said yesterday.

A furore arose in Ottawa, Canada last week when it was reported that the American grocery chain Whole Foods Market Inc, now owned by Amazon, had banned its employees from wearing poppies to work.

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), the lead member in the former governing coalition, yesterday staged a protest against the government which coincided with its 100th day in office.

The U.S. Marine Security Guards marked the occasion of the 245th anniversary of the forming of the United States Marine Corps at a small ceremony in Georgetown.