Daily Archive: Saturday, January 16, 2021

Attorney Llewelyn John SC passed away today at the age of 96.

Forty-six new COVID-19 cases were reported today by the Ministry of Health in its daily dashboard.

In an intensifying battle, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) has advised Cricket West Indies (CWI) that the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) is “illegitimate” and that it has been banned from the National Stadium at Providence.

KAMPALA, (Reuters) – Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has scored a decisive election victory to win a sixth term, the country’s election commission said today, but his main rival Bobi Wine denounced the results as fraudulent and urged citizens to reject them.

The Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith met with several persons of interest last night telling them that the TTPS will respond quickly if there are any attempts to escalate gang-related criminal activity in the country.

GUATEMALA CITY,  (Reuters) – Thousands of Hondurans, including many families with children, walked together across Guatemala today  hoping to reach the United States, fleeing poverty and violence in a region wracked by the economic fallout of the pandemic and back-to-back hurricanes late last year.

By Readawne Henery The three men who are accused of killing Berbice cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry were yesterday charged with the teens’ murders.

The COVID-19 variant that was recently discovered in Brazil can result in a rapid increase of cases in Guyana so with the aim of ensuring that this does not happen, Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony said that the land borders will remain closed.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday expressed “full confidence” in the Guyana Police Force (GPF) after its recent arrests resulted in charges against three persons over the murders of West Coast Berbice (WCB) cousins Isaiah and Joel Henry.

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand yesterday confirmed that following the resumption of the new school term two school teachers in Region Four tested positive for COVID-19 and students are being tested.

While noting Guyana’s current incapacity to detect new COVID-19 strains, Leader of the Opposition Joseph Harmon yesterday urged that stronger measures be put in place to curb possible transmission among the populace. 

Hassa-1, ExxonMobil’s latest exploration well, in the offshore Stabroek Block, has come up dry and the company yesterday announced that it encountered hydrocarbons at other intervals and will be assessing its data.

A cook from the North West District in Region One is now dead after a tree reportedly fell on her.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that his government is preparing to launch a single window approval system to eliminate the lengthy waiting period for the approval of building plans.

While saying the prison system is at a “bad place,” Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn yesterday told the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) leadership that it offers an opportunity for retooling to make significant improvements.

The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that 60 more COVID-19 cases have been detected, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 6,805.

Eureka Medical Laboratories (EML) has provided the National Public Health Reference Laboratory (NPHRL) with samples to be sent for testing to determine whether they include the new COVID-19 variants.

President Irfaan Ali yesterday announced that the government will soon embark on consultations to bring modern legislation, regulations and buildings codes on stream to equip municipalities with the necessary tools to facilitate the country’s expected transformation.

Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon yesterday accused the government of seeking to punish the residents of Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) by not cooperating to have the Regional Democratic Council sworn in.

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Nigel Dharamlall has announced that an audit of the query forms (pink slips) for the government’s $25,000 COVID-19 relief cash grant is almost complete, paving the way for verified secondary households to benefit.

The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has said restaurants which qualify for indoor dining under the current COVID-19 measures would be monitored and those found in breach of the regulations will be banned from reopening for one-month.

The mother of recently deceased cancer patient Shaniece Nanhoe is planning to do everything she can to help raise awareness about rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS).

The Liza Unity Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) oil platform, which is under construction in Singapore, is on track for departure to the Liza field in the Stabroek block offshore Guyana later this year.

Newly-appointed West Indies 50-over vice-captain, Sunil Ambris, has acknowledged his side’s inexperience but is banking on talent to get the job done in Bangladesh.

The multiple proceedings against Chief Election Officer, Keith Lowenfield, Region Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo and PNCR chairwoman Volda Lawrence, based on their alleged criminal conduct during elections processes last year, have again been adjourned as more statements are awaited from the prosecution.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – France’s Total SE yesterday became the first major global energy company to quit the main U.S.

Onyolla Phillips, popularly known as Stitchie Vibes Machine or Stitchie –The One Man Band, holds the title of jack of all trades in music.

General Secretary of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) Coretta McDonald has said that deadlines must be adhered to moving forward to avoid the discrepancies that occurred with the results from the 2020 Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations.

THE HAGUE,  (Reuters) – Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government resigned yesterday, accepting responsibility for wrongful accusations of fraud by the tax authorities that drove thousands of families to financial ruin, often on the basis of ethnicity.

West Indies pacer, Kemar Roach, believes if his side is to come out victorious in the two-Test series against hosts, Bangladesh, they will need to plan and execute well.

“Soooooo delicious! Now I don’t wanna ever eat plain white bread again!”

Royal Builders Inc. has submitted a proposal to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to construct and operate a stone quarry at Mabura Hill, in Region Ten.

Dear Editor, I refer to two letters recently:  `Let Sam Hinds show this nation what he has done for the African community”, in Stabroek News of January 7th, 2021 by Mr.

Guyana Jaguars head coach, Esuan Crandon, is predicting an intense performance when his training squad takes part in three practice matches ahead of the Regional Super50.

KAMPALA,  (Reuters) – Long-time leader Yoweri Museveni had a commanding lead in Uganda’s presidential election according to preliminary results yesterday though his main rival Bobi Wine said there had been widespread fraud.

Dear Editor, The plan to establish new highways and bridges for automobile usage in the upcoming budget is a sign of a healthy ambition in our new Administration.

The National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA), on Tuesday last, completed clearing and desilting of the Somerset outfall channel at a cost of $2 million, the Department of Public Information (DPI) has reported.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A federal judge yesterday ordered a far-right conspiracy theorist who left an ominous note for Vice President Mike Pence inside the U.S.

MANAUS/BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – Brazil’s Air Force flew emergency oxygen supplies yesterday to the jungle state of Amazonas devastated by a resurgent pandemic and the government scrambled to organize nationwide vaccinations while President Jair Bolsonaro said he “should be at the beach.”

I have never really examined why I have never been inclined to have children up until this current period in my life.

Under its new five year strategic plan, the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is aiming to achieve 100% access to potable water countrywide by 2025, with 85% of treated water coverage in coastal areas by then.

Dear Editor, I am slowly recovering from the affliction of COVID-19 and spend my time mostly in bed.

Sebert Blake was recently returned as chairman of the Coach’s Commission while Lawrence Assanah was elected as the chairman of the Referee/Judges Commission.

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador yesterday backed the decision by his country’s attorney general not to charge ex-Defense Minister General Salvador Cienfuegos with drug crimes, in a case that has roiled U.S.-Mexico

“Wuk or Stay Bruk” is Charmaine Blackman’s latest release. The Soca song, which dropped on Monday last, has been attracting great reviews.

(Trinidad Express) The Financial Investigations Branch (FIB) of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has obtained an order from the court to forfeit $99,900 which was seized from a man who was later shot and killed.

Essequibian artiste, Curtly ‘Kurt Lee’ Lake recently dropped his latest single “Wen A Dead”, which, despite its controversial lyrics, has garnered praise from fans.

(Reuters) – England are “not concerned” after two staff members at their hotel in Galle where they are playing two test matches against Sri Lanka tested positive for COVID-19, the team said yesterday.

(BBC) Bruno Fernandes wants to give Manchester United fans some “fun” by helping the club extend their title-winning lead over Liverpool.

A man on trial for hitting another man in the head with a hammer is now awaiting his sentence after a jury convicted him late yesterday afternoon on a charge of felonious wounding.

LAHORE,  (Reuters) – Pakistan named nine uncapped players yesterday in a major overhaul of their test squad before a two-test home series against South Africa following a 2-0 defeat in New Zealand.

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has brought a charge against a dental surgeon.

In addition to its political and economic upheaval, 2020 was also tied for the hottest year on record.

(Reuters) – Joe Root’s masterful unbeaten 168  put England in firm control of the first test against Sri Lanka as they closed yesterday’s rain-hit second day on 320 for four, a first innings lead of 185 over their struggling hosts.

(Reuters) – Marnus Labuschagne rode his luck to a home-ground century as Australia exploited India’s injury woes and punished their poor fielding to reach 274 for five at the close of a steamy day one of the fourth test decider in Brisbane yesterday.

(Reuters) – American Olympic 100 metres hurdles gold medallist Brianna McNeal has been charged and provisionally suspended for violating World Athletics’ Anti-Doping rules, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Thursday.

BERLIN, (Reuters) – A Munich court yesterday sentenced a German sports doctor to four years and 10 months in prison for masterminding an international network helping athletes with blood doping for years.

A total of 10 companies are in the running to execute infrastructural development works at Anna Catherina, Cornelia Ida, and Edinburgh, on the West Coast of Demerara for the Central Housing & Planning Authority (CH&PA).

Star guard James Harden got his wish when he was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets this week.

Shake Milton scored a season-high 31 points, Tobias Harris added 18 and the host Philadelphia 76ers had little trouble dispatching the depleted Miami Heat 125-108 on Thursday.

Dear Editor, The PPP/C government has now hired a lobbying firm or firms, as stated in the media, the role of which is to: ‘inform key members of the U.S.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies Test captain Jason Holder will lead Barbados Pride in next month’s Super50 Cup in Antigua, following his decision to opt out of the ongoing tour of Bangladesh.

MELBOURNE, Australia, CMC – Andre Fletcher ended a nightmare run of form with a spectacular unbeaten half-century as Melbourne Stars ended their losing streak with a crushing 111-run victory over Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash here yesterday.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Any members of the U.S. Congress who helped a crowd of President Donald Trump’s supporters storm the Capitol should face criminal prosecution, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) A gun-fight between a soldier and a police officer at an alleged “zesser” party in Point Fortin has ended with the soldier’s death.