Daily Archive: Tuesday, March 16, 2021

(Jamaica Star) Many Jamaicans would jump at the chance to migrate to Canada but last Saturday it was 144 of the island’s most overlooked dogs who got the opportunity.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin likely directed an effort by Moscow to try to swing the 2020 U.S.

 (Reuters) – Yaphet Kotto, an American actor known for his roles in movies including “Alien” and “Midnight Run” and as a villain in the James Bond film “Live and Let Die,” has died at age 81.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said today that China and Guyana should take the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year as an opportunity to push for more cooperation and lift bilateral relations to higher levels, according to a report on Chinese state media, CGTN.

The Ministry of Health today said that another person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.

TOKYO,  (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned China today against using “coercion and aggression” as he sought to use his first trip abroad to shore up Asian alliances in the face of growing assertiveness by Beijing.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Britain’s financial regulator has launched criminal action against NatWest over allegations it failed to detect suspicious activity by a customer depositing nearly 400 million pounds ($553 million) over five years, mostly in cash.

(Barbados Nation) The shocking image of a 14-year-old girl, lying naked on a cement floor in a solitary confinement cell at the Government Industrial School (GIS), has so angered a board member that she has vowed to take action against the school and, by extension, Government.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) has dispatched what appears to be a demand letter to SOL Guyana Inc (Sol)  directing that more than $3.3 billion in Excise Taxes and interest be paid immediately following a probe into tax exemptions on fuel imports.

A 23-year-old mason succumbed at a city hospital yesterday, less than two days after he was attacked and stabbed in Sophia following an argument over a bicycle.

As part of the ongoing campaign to immunise persons 60 years and older against COVID-19, the Ministry of Health recently began vaccinating residents of several elderly homes in and around the city.

Police have been granted more time to question the person held in connection with the murder of 10-year-old Anthony Cort, who was shot dead during a robbery in Sophia last Thursday. 

Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony yesterday stated that the protection offered by a COVID-19 vaccine outweighs the minor side effects that some persons may experience.

A 55-year-old overseas-based Guyanese died on Sunday, days after he was allegedly struck down while crossing a street in Queens, New York.

Guyana’s death toll from COVID-19 now stands at 208. This was revealed by the Ministry of Health which stated in a press release yesterday that another person who was tested positive for the virus succumbed.

An elusive world title is still on Elton Dharry’s radar and the month of May will put him firmly back in the title hunt.

A total of 120 persons received COVID-19 vaccinations at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH) yesterday.

The Guyana Power and Light’s (GPL) new 46.5 MW generating facility at Garden of Eden (GoE), East Bank of Demerara will  not be ready for an April commissioning.

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat, Sunday urged young cricketers to be ambitious while stressing the importance of education.

A logger was crushed to death by a falling tree at #28 Miles, Unamco Backdam, Upper Berbice River two Sundays ago.

Compliments of a half century and a six-wicket haul from Rampertab Ramnauth, Port Mourant Cricket Club lifted the Berbice Cricket Board/Lillian Nandu Memorial Cup by beating the University of Guyana Elites by seven runs Sunday.

A mechanic was charged yesterday with unlawful possession of a firearm and matching ammunition.

A half century from Permaul Mangali ensured Jai Hind Jaguars a 104-run win over West Demerara Vipers on Sunday in the lone first round encounter of the Banks Beer/Maximum Vodka Big Man Cricket T25 tournament, Playing at home in the Over-45 category, Jai Hind Jaguars posted 206 for six from their allotted overs.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) is maintaining that the current industrial action at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) will continue until Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rudolph Small is removed from the post.

Dear Editor, I write on behalf of 492 cricketers from sixteen cricket clubs who are actively engaged in cricket over the past five (5) years on the East Coast Demerara.

The overwhelming response (over 90 players) to the Assuria inaugural three-hole golf tournament coupled with the loss of a day’s play on Friday due to rain has led to the extension of the event to March 20.

Dear Editor, There has been a sharp and alarming spike in the number of positive cases of the COVID-19 virus in Guyana over the last few weeks.

NORTH SOUND, Antigua, CMC – Captain Kieron Pollard has pointed to West Indies’ efficient batting as a key component in their one-day series win over Sri Lanka.

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) yesterday opened a new sub-office  in Bartica, Cuyuni/Mazaruni  at the Regional Democratic Council’s (RDC) Administrative Office.

Dear Editor, In Guyana the word ‘bail’ is a good word to start a conversation with among adults or even better to start an argument.

Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha on Saturday met with fisherfolk in Berbice where he reiterated that President Irfaan Ali plans to launch an aquaculture master plan and Indian experts will be assisting with its crafting.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Deb Haaland was confirmed yesterday as Secretary of the Interior, becoming the first Native American to lead a cabinet agency and securing a central role in President Joe Biden’s sweeping plans to fight climate change.

Dear Editor, I had a very good experience at the GPHC COVID-19 vaccine site. 

The late filing of submissions by the State has delayed the hearing of the appeal filed by former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) coastguards Sherwyn Hart, Deon Greenidge and Devon Gordon who are challenging the death penalty imposed against them for the 2009 murder of Bartica gold dealer Dweive Kant Ramdass.

BERLIN, (Reuters) – Germany has suspended use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, Health Minister Jens Spahn said yesterday, making it the latest of several European countries to hit pause following reports of blood coagulation disorders in recipients.

Dear Editor, It is about time that there is a reconsideration of the national curfew that is in place as a Covid 19 mitigation measure. 

The Bertram Collins College of Public Service which was shut down recently is set to be used as a secretariat for the government’s scholarship programmes.

(Reuters) – This year’s Boston Marathon will be limited to 20,000 entrants in a bid allow greater social distancing throughout the course given the COVID-19 pandemic, race organisers said yesterday.

Andrew Wiggins snapped out of a recent slump with a season-high 28 points and Stephen Curry chipped in with a game-high 32 on Sunday afternoon as the Golden State Warriors ended a four-game losing streak with a 131-119 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz at San Francisco.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Former West Indies all-rounder, Ian Bradshaw, has warned the Caribbean side their batting has to be more clinical if they are to successfully defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in India later this year.

(Reuters) – Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed a two-fight deal to unify the IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC heavyweight titles, ESPN reported yesterday citing boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Bermuda’s World Cup qualifier against Aruba on March 30 has been switched to the IMG Academy Complex in Bradenton, Florida, after reports surfaced here that at least one Bermudian player had failed a COVID-19 test.

Building barriers to halt cross-border migration can cause serious reputational damage.

Dear Editor, Following the announcement by Anand Sanasie that he will run for the presidency of Cricket West Indies Inc.

(Reuters) – Myanmar security forces shot dead at least 20 pro-democracy protesters yesterday, an activist group said, and the military junta imposed martial law in parts of the main city Yangon, giving commanders wide powers to stamp out dissent.

Minister of Home Affairs, Robeson Benn, yesterday received a donation of a Computer System from the Insurance Association of Guyana (IAG), for the Guyana Police Force Traffic Department.

Every time that there is a changing of the political guard in Guyana there occurs some element of  change in the lineup of public officers.

By Dr Bertrand Ramcharan Formerly Head of the UN Human Rights Office.

(Reuters) – The three remaining Twenty20 matches between India and England in Ahmedabad will be held behind closed doors due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Gujarat, the state’s cricket association (GCA) said yesterday.

Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd yesterday announced that the joint venture partners in the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana (the “JV Partners”) have successfully entered into the First Renewal Period of the Orinduik Petroleum Prospecting License.