Articles published on Saturday, July 10, 2021
The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Education will begin the handing over of the “Because We Care” Cash Grant and the School Uniform and Supplies Grant to children in the public school system on July 15, 2021.
The Ministry of Health today said that as of July 09, 2021, three more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.
PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – The widow of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moise today accused shadowy enemies of organizing his assassination to stop democratic change, as a struggle for power intensified in the Caribbean nation.
(Trinidad Express) China’s Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago Fang Qiu has made a major announcement on social media.
Days after they were arrested, three men who are accused of setting fire to a building which housed the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) office at Wismar, Linden almost a year ago were yesterday remanded to prison after they were charged with the crime.
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Friday denied claims that William Roy Marshall, the Linden resident who is a suspect in last year’s torching of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Registration Office at Wismar, was “abducted” from his home by unidentified law enforcers.
Chief Election Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield has moved to the High Court in a bid to bar government-nominated members of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Sase Gunraj and Bibi Shadick from voting on the motion seeking to dismiss him.
Two sisters died within days of each other late last month after contracting the novel coronavirus.
The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) on Friday disclosed that it had forced 10 water refilling businesses in Georgetown and its environs to suspend their operations after samples submitted for sanitation and safety tests were found to be unsatisfactory.
(Reuters) – West Indies fast bowler Obed McCoy took four wickets after Andre Russell’s maiden half-century as the Twenty20 world champions produced a superb comeback to outclass Australia by 18 runs in the first game of their five-match series at St Lucia yesterday.
The Health Ministry on Friday reported three more COVID-19 deaths that occurred over the preceding two days along with 77 new cases of the virus.
LONDON, CMC – Guyana international Callum Harriott is set to face a rape charge in England at the end of the month, court officials said.
ExxonMobil and the EPA were yesterday buffeted with questions at a public meeting as to why a gas-to-shore energy project was being undertaken when renewable fuels could provide the same output without damaging the environment and worsening climate change.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Off-spinner Anisa Mohammed’s clinical four-wicket effort wrecked Pakistan Women and set up a comfortable eight-wicket victory, as West Indies strolled to a 2-0 lead in the five-match One-Day International series here yesterday.
While the seasonal rains are predicted to continue for a while longer, the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) on Friday reported that flood waters have “significantly” receded in several affected communities around the country.
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – As part of Cricket West Indies (CWI) ongoing commitment to player development, the inaugural “West Indies Personal Development Rookie Camp” – was successfully held to serve both as an induction process and an information-sharing exercise for all players who were awarded regional franchise contracts for the first time.
Michael Kendall, the police officer who was charged with the rape of a child, was yesterday committed to stand trial for the offence before a judge and jury.
(Reuters) – The trilogy fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas this month has been called off after Fury tested positive for COVID-19, the World Boxing Council (WBC) announced yesterday.
Over the next few months the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will meet twice weekly in an attempt to clear its four-year backlog, new Chairman Jermaine Figueira has said.
Dear Editor, Reference is made to the article titled, “Serious questions raised on gas to shore project at scoping meeting -sales to be made to third parties” (SN July 9).
A truck driver who accidentally ran over a man on Monday night at Hope West, Enmore Access Road, East Coast Demerara, was on Thursday charged with causing death by dangerous driving and released on $500,000 bail The accused, Tillackram Dindial, 34, of Lot 21 Hope West, Enmore, appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, where he was read the charge.
The Essequibo Cricket Board (GCB) is set to benefit from donations made by Odyssey Sightseeing Tours and Star Sports.
A miner was on Thursday sentenced to 24 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to having just over a pound of cannabis in his possession for trafficking.
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Australia coach Justin Langer said he was hurt and confused by some of the criticism he received from the players over his style of working but remains keen to lead the side and get an extension when his current contract runs out next year.
Dear Editor, I read, with great amusement a letter by Minister Juan Edghill, in which he claimed that “the PPP/C Government inherited a failed, mismanaged, non-implementing project when it came to office in August 2020” – this statement demonstrates that his grasp for the truth remains elusive.
Named after West Indies legendary fast bowler Courtney Walsh, award winning artist Courtney Mathium Douglas was supposed to one day be a professional cricketer and it just might have been as he is a die-hard sports fan.
Dear Editor, Guyana’s Assessed Tax Liability, US$5.391 billion for the Petroleum Contractors is an outrage.
A local disc jockey was on Friday charged with disturbing the peace by playing loud music.
West Indies Women’s team captain, Stafanie Taylor, solidified herself as one of the greatest female batters the region has ever produced with her sixth century in the first Women’s One-Day International against Pakistan recently, a day she has dreamed of for a long time.
Dear Editor, After 50 years some of the 12,000 former students of the CLE who were legally trained in the Caribbean feel that the system of training should be changed in keeping with the rapid development taking place in the region.
Giannis Antetokounmpo found his stride Thursday night. The question is: Are the Phoenix Suns so far ahead that it doesn’t matter?
My interest in food has never been about the pleasures of eating, rather, it’s about many of the things associated with food – origin, history, politics, economics, identity, community, culture, communication, engagement, techniques etc.
I grew up envious of girls who had periods that lasted three days or less.
Dear Editor, The USA recently announced that their Department of Energy will be investing $27 Million USD to develop wave energy technology and make it more commercially viable.
A man was rescued by public-spirited citizens from being bludgeoned by a gang of men near the city magistrates’ courts on Thursday.
LONDON, (Reuters) – Defending champion Novak Djokovic absorbed a barrage of powerful hitting from Canadian Denis Shapovalov to reach his seventh Wimbledon final yesterday with a 7-6(3) 7-5 7-5 victory that kept the indefatigable Serb on course to write history.
BOGOTA, (Reuters) – Highly-trained Colombian soldiers left at a loose end after retirement have frequently been tempted by opportunities to ply their trade abroad as private military contractors from Iraq to Yemen, military officials and experts said yesterday.
Award-winning US-based Guyanese pastry chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, who is known for generating excitement with his decadent desserts will be in Guyana next week where he and his team of distinguished chefs of the Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group are on a mission to be enticed and inspired by the flavours of local cuisine as they prepare to open Canje, their first Caribbean restaurant.
Dear Editor, In one of his songs, Johnny Nash sang, “There are more questions than answers, and the more I find out, the less I know.”
MEXICO CITY, (Reuters) – Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador yesterday shrugged off a video showing one of his younger brothers receiving cash from a political operator, saying it was part of a smear campaign by adversaries to discredit him.
WASHINGTON/PORT-AU-PRINCE, (Reuters) – The United States yesterday rebuffed Haiti’s request for troops to help secure key infrastructure after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise by suspected foreign mercenaries, even as it pledged to help with the investigation.
CARCASSONNE, France, (Reuters) – Mark Cavendish cemented his place in the cycling pantheon by equalling Belgian great Eddy Merckx’s record of 34 Tour de France stage wins as his stunning renaissance continued in brutal fashion yesterday.
The New Amsterdam Hospital will be outfitted with a laparoscopic suite for the conduct of minimally invasive surgeries, Minister of Health Dr Frank Anthony has announced.
The Guyana Talent Search Competition has shortlisted ten finalists, one of whom will emerge the winner, based on a combination of the judges’ scores and people’s choice.
Monday was Caricom Day, and as is the norm for these occasions the senior politicians of the land, beginning with President Irfaan Ali, gave voice to warm sentiments in respect of the regional organisation.
Dear Editor, I learnt with great sadness of the passing of my brother, comrade in arms, loyalist and patriot par excellence Vincent Britton.
(Trinidad Guardian) Seven more people have lost their lives to COVID-19 in this country, moving the national death toll up to 930, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health.
WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden increased pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday to move against ransomware groups operating in Russia, warning the United States is prepared to respond if cyberhacks are not stopped.
(Reuters) – Bangladesh looked to build an imposing lead over Zimbabwe with two days remaining, being 45 without loss in their second innings at stumps on the third day of their one-off test at the Harare Sports Club yesterday.
Preparations are being made to facilitate the relocation of staff occupying the City Hall building in order to begin its restoration.
