Daily Archive: Saturday, November 28, 2020

The Community Policing Division Three, which has responsibility for the islands of Wakenaam and Leguan in the Essequibo River, now has a patrol boat thanks to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

With $185M in contracts awarded, road works will soon commence in Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo.

The Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn has been briefed by the Director of Prisons,  Gladwin Samuels regarding the recent discovery of a quantity of suspected narcotics at the Prison Officers’ Quarters, located at the Lusignan Prison Officers’ Sports Club.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – England needs tough restrictions after its current lockdown ends if hospitals are not to become overwhelmed, a senior minister said today, as the government prepares for a mass vaccine roll-out.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Iran’s supreme leader promised today to retaliate for the killing of the Islamic Republic’s top nuclear scientist, raising the threat of a new confrontation with the West and Israel in the remaining weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency.

BARCELONA  (Reuters) – A gang of drugs traffickers has been arrested after a dramatic speedboat chase across over 100 miles of the Mediterranean during which they tried to dump bags of hashish, police said today.

(Jamaica Star) It’s been all of 274 days since Lloyd Deen last heard the voice of his daughter, Jasmine, some time after 9 p.m.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Black university and college graduates who struggle to find internship opportunities, mentors, or employment in major corporate companies across Canada will now receive support through an initiative launched last month by two entrepreneurs – Wayne and Nigela Purboo, who boast Jamaican heritage.

(Trinidad Guardian) Relatives of a Palo Seco businessman, who police shot dead on Thursday, are calling for a murder investigation as they said police killed an unarmed man.

(Trinidad Express) JANUARY 29, 2021 has been set as the date when the preliminary enquiry against former government minister Marlene McDonald and four others on corruption charges is expected to begin.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) yesterday denounced President Irfaan Ali’s announcement of a two-week bonus for health care workers, saying that it was done without the full input of the union.

Designated Chair of the Public Accounts Commit-tee (PAC) David Patterson yesterday signalled his intention to request special audits of the COVID-19 relief grant programme and the single-source procurement of 44 tractors by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo).

A vendor was found dead yesterday at Wismar, in Linden, where his body was found behind a shack.

Uche Raymond Okoye, also known as Uche Parker, a Nigerian national who police say is part of a criminal organisation that has allegedly scammed unsuspecting Guyanese victims out of millions, was faced with four charges on Tuesday, including demanding money by menace.

With its books now audited and brought up to date, the Guyana Public Service Cooperative Credit Union’s next Annual General Meeting (AGM) should be held by March 2021, Minister of Labour Joseph Hamilton announced yesterday.

The recent increase in novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in Bartica is the result of residents refusing to adhere to preventative measures, according to Mayor Gifford Marshall, who says the region has since recommended the reinstatement of a 12-hour curfew and restrictions on non-essential movement.

With close to over $13 million unaccounted for by the Amalgamated Transport & General Workers Coopera-tive Credit Union, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has been asked to execute a probe of suspicious transactions at the request of the Ministry of Labour, Minister Joseph Hamilton announced yesterday.

In a ruling earlier this month, the High Court granted the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU) an order for the forfeiture of over $9 million, which investigators say was seized from drug trafficking convict Kevin Gordon as proceeds from the commission of a crime.

Lasheena Morgow, the woman who fatally stabbed her brother after an attempt to rescue her sister-in-law from being abused by him, was on Thursday granted bail after being charged with manslaughter.

-Regal, Spartans undefeated Centuries from Quintin Sampson and Keyon Sinclair underscored an impressive opening day of the fourth annual Georgetown Cricket League Incorporated’s Prime Minister Cup T20 tournament.

Georgetown Magistrate Fabayo Azore yesterday ruled that a prima facie case has made against former policemen Derwin Eastman and Jameson Williams, who are charged with the October, 2017 murder of businessman Godfrey Scipio.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, CMC – West Indies captain Kieron Pollard defied a devastating spell from Lockie Ferguson to hit a career-best, unbeaten 75, but poor bowling led to a five-wicket defeat for his side under the Duckworth/Lewis/Stern Method in the rain-marred first Twenty20 International against New Zealand yesterday.

The Ministry of Health yesterday reported 34 new COVID-19 cases as well as a significant reduction in the number of patients in the country’s COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, CMC – West Indies captain Kieron Pollard said undisciplined bowling was at the heart of his side’s five-wicket loss against New Zealand in the first Twenty20 International yesterday.

A two-week lockdown has been instituted at Orealla and its satellite village, Siparuta, in Region Six, after they recorded multiple cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in less than two weeks.

-but Windies bowlers toil without success QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand, MC – West Indies failed to make an early breakthrough against New Zealand “A”, after opener Kraigg Brathwaite hit a career-best double-hundred in their first-class tour match yesterday.

AUCKLAND, New Zealand,  CMC – Assistant coach Roddy Estwick hailed the batting of West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite during the first-class tour match against New Zealand “A”.

With only 18 active novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases remaining in St.

As it seeks to ensure that a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine can be properly stored here at the required temperatures, Ministry of Health (MoH) has invited bids for the construction of a cold storage bond at Kingston.

WELLINGTON, (Reuters) – The Pakistan cricket team’s behaviour in their bio-secure facility in Christchurch had “significantly improved”, New Zealand’s Ministry of Health said yesterday, just 24 hours after the tourists had been warned about breaching COVID-19 protocols.

David Patterson yesterday confirmed that he had withdrawn his resignation from the post of Alliance for Change (AFC) General Secretary “with conditions” and will remain a parliamentarian for the opposition APNU+AFC coalition until “a suitable replacement” is found.

The Guyana Tennis Association (GTA) is set to participate in an International Tennis Federation (ITF) two-day virtual officiating course, which is expected to boost the calibre of officiating in the country. 

Citing low traffic on the competitive Guyana to Barbados route, local airline Trans Guyana Airways (TGA) has reduced its five-time-a-week operations to once a week, according to Commercial Manager, Alexandra Correia.

Dear Editor, It has come to my attention that Mr. Roy Beepat, proprietor of Giftland, in dealing with the claim by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) that he owes the city substantial sums, referred to his Worship the Mayor Mr Ubraj Narine as “A stupid little boy who doesn’t understand politics”.

The Guyana Court of Appeal will on December 18th commence hearing the appeal filed by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack to challenge a High Court ruling quashing her order that Marcus Bisram be tried for the murder of Faiyaz Narinedatt.

 The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has expressed shock at the passing of President of the Guyana Judo Association and council member of the GOA, Raoul Archer. 

The court proceedings against Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield and Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo have been adjourned until next month.

Dear Editor, I regret that Diego Maradona fabled son of Argentina is no longer of terra firma. 

Two representatives of Wakapau, located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana, presenting the story of the naming of an island at the launch of the Guyana Tourism Authority’s Experiential Tourism product, which is aimed at immersing tourists in cultural activities when touring resumes.

Less than three months after a request was made by the Guyana Association of Professional Engineers (GAPE) for an Engineering Bill to be considered by the government, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill has delivered a draft document for a Cabinet Sub-Committee’s consideration.

Police yesterday arrested a 22-year-old miner, of Block 22 Linden, after he admitted to being the owner of a bag in which just over one pound of cannabis was found during a search at Itaballi Police Checkpoint.

Dear Editor, In his golden gift to the literary world the 12th century Persian poet, mathematician, astronomer and philosopher  Omar Khayyam and author of “The Rubaiyat” wrote the following illuminating quatrain:-   Yon rising Moon that looks for us again How oft hereafter will she wax and wane; How oft  hereafter rising look for us Through this same Garden and for one in vain.

CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – England’s Jonny Bairstow bludgeoned a brilliant unbeaten 86 from 48 balls as the tourists chased down 180 to beat South Africa by five wickets with four balls to spare on a slow wicket in the first Twenty20 International at Newlands yesterday.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica’s chief anti-corruption agency, the Integrity Commission, is to receive a massive cash injection from the United Kingdom as it moves to further strengthen its operations.

Dear Editor,  It is almost three weeks now that the East Bank hire cars park has been cut by half leaving operators struggling for survival.

Olympic hopeful, Keevin Allicock will be the recipient of an Olympic Solidarity Scholarship This was confirmed yesterday by President of the Guyana Boxing Association (GBA), Steve Ninvalle.

OTTAWA,  (Reuters) – Doctors believe most Canadians could be vaccinated against the coronavirus by next September rather than the end of 2021 as previously projected, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said yesterday.

Dear Editor, It was good news to hear that the Region 6 authorities have taken firm steps to enforce the Covid-19 restrictions.

EGUCIGALPA,  (Reuters) – Former Honduran president Manuel Zelaya said yesterday that he had been “unjustly” detained at the Central American nation’s Toncontin international airport for carrying $18,000 in cash, which he said was not his.

Dear Editor,  To the best of my knowledge, those who steal NIS contributions end up saving two-thirds of what they have to pay.

After almost 30 years of craft making, artisan Cheryl Sawh has become quite the expert in her field.

SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Steve Smith and Aaron Finch led the way with centuries as Australia opened their home summer with a one-day victory over India by 66 runs yesterday in the first men’s international played in front of a crowd since March.

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – The top U.S. cybersecurity official fired by Republican President Donald Trump for saying the Nov.

Dear Editor, What about workers in the middle and back of the line, are they too being considered for the two weeks bonus?

(BBC) Mike Tyson says world title came too soon as he prepares for Roy Jones Jr.,

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Peru has secured enough coronavirus vaccine to give nearly three-quarters of its population at least one dose when the immunization is available, a hopeful development for a nation with one of the highest COVID-19 death rates in the world.

Coffee Bean turns 10: At a time when many small businesses have been forced to close in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coffee Bean Café recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

In every nation, there are starving people. Whether the hunger is for sustenance, a fair share of the pie, knowledge or respect, that which sustains us is not equally distributed or guaranteed to all.

It’s Independence Day here in Barbados on Monday, the island’s 54th.

Yesterday representatives from the African Union held desperate eleventh-hour talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to dissuade him from the ‘final phase’ of his military campaign to crush the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF).

LOS ANGELES,  (Reuters) – A recount in Wisconsin’s largest county demanded by Republican President Donald Trump’s election campaign ended yesterday with Democratic President-elect Joe Biden gaining votes.

The National Trust is awaiting the 2021 budget to continue its support for the completion of the restoration of the St.