Daily Archive: Monday, September 6, 2021

The Guyana Association of Bankers Inc today said it will be adopting the new COVID-19 regulations unveiled by the government on Saturday including the requirement for vaccinations.

St Margaret’s pupils back to face-to-face teaching today. (Ministry of Education Facebook page) 

The Ministry of Health today said  that as of September 05, 2021, six more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

President Irfaan Ali today handed over 50 vehicles to the Guyana Police Force.

(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden declared that a major disaster exists in New Jersey, days after Hurricane Ida caused intense flooding that killed dozens in the U.S.

HOUSTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. Coast Guard said today it was investigating nearly 350 reports of oil spills in and along the U.S.

Health Minister Dr Frank Anthony this morning said the decision to extend COVID-19 vaccine requirements for public access to privately-owned facilities was driven by the need to ensure public safety.

Transparency Institute  Guyana Inc (TIGI) has flayed government’s unilateral decision and the undisclosed terms of the deal with Saudi Arabian company, Aramco Trading Limited to market this country’s next 1 million barrels of oil. 

Persons who want to enter privately-owned buildings to which the public has lawful access now have to be vaccinated or alternatively will have to show evidence of a recent negative PCR test or make an appointment.

Maintaining that they were given short notice to prepare and submit projects for the upcoming 2022 budget, Region Four APNU+AFC councillors yesterday slammed Regional Executive Officer (REO) Donald Gajraj for failing to inform them in a timely manner and accused him of disenfranchising residents from the process. 

The current ideological leanings of the People’s Progressive Party are “not extremely clear” but it is definitely no longer Marxist/Leninist.

With almost a month having passed since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that an impact assessment will not be needed for ExxonMobil’s 12-Well Exploration and Appraisal Drilling Programme on the offshore Canje Block and no information on the project publicised, environmental lawyer Melinda Janki has written to the body’s Executive Director seeking to have the issue clarified.

President Irfaan Ali met with members of the Rupununi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Saturday afternoon and disclosed that legislation for a free zone in the area is in the works.

The polluted water that appeared off the Kingston seashore last Thursday appears to have been dispersed.

A minibus driver has been hospitalized at the Georgetown Public Hospital after being injured in a head- on collision with a motor lorry on the Madewini Public Road, East Bank Demerara yesterday morning.

An Anna Regina mother is still coming to terms with the results of the harsh treatment she experienced from a particular midwife at the maternity department at the Suddie Public Hospital in Region Two.

Guyana Amazon Warriors captain, Nicholas Pooran has revealed that he issued an appeal to the local players to start winning matches for the team in the Caribbean Premier League.

Guyana Amazon Warriors’ opener, Chandrapaul Hemraj revealed that it was Shoaib Malik’s presence at the crease that allowed him to reach his maiden T20 century.

The Ministry of Labour is investigating the fatal incident involving Kersa Robertson, a Bosai worker who was badly burnt two Sundays ago at the company’s compound located at Republic Avenue, MacKenzie, Linden, in Region Ten.

A police sergeant was on Saturday morning held at gunpoint and robbed of valuables by four men whilst walking out of the Vryheid’s Lust Public Road, East Coast Demerara.

West Indies Women stand-in captain Anisa Mohammed is taking the drawn WT20I series against South Africa Women as a plus heading into the 50-over format.

Dear Editor, The movement of Caribbean people to the US, Canada and elsewhere, and the movement of Jamaicans and Guyanese to more prosperous parts of the Caribbean, both have the potential to bring great material benefit to the region.

Hundreds of children, ages 12 -17, received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine during Saturday’s vaccination drive at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) scholarship awardees who were deregistered from the University of the West Indies (UWI) due to their inability to attend classes will be given an opportunity to be part of their programmes during the upcoming semester.

Dear Editor, I am quite pleased that the Government is reporting an increase in vaccinations among teachers, students and the general populace.

Hoping to get the attention of President Irfaan Ali, just over a dozen Lethem residents on Saturday took to the streets to protest against the “indirect mandatory” COVID-19 vaccination policy that was implemented by the government in August.

Dear Editor, Reference is made to `What I experienced was a pronounced disdain for the health and well-being of others’ (Sep 2) by Dr.

With no environmental impact assessment needed, Trinuyana Investments Incorporated, the developer of another Marriott-branded Hotel is now required to submit an Environmental Management Plan to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Dear Editor, As reciprocal rages flare about vaccination, I state where I stand on several things vital to peace of mind and quality of life in this society. 

MARSEILLE, France,  (Reuters) – Indigenous groups urged world leaders on Sunday to back a new target to protect 80% of the Amazon basin by 2025, saying bold action was needed to stop deforestation pushing the Earth’s largest rainforest beyond a point of no return.

Three prominent members of the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPLF) recently paid a courtesy visit on Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, where they briefed him on their recent international accomplishments.

CONAKRY,  (Reuters) – Special forces soldiers appeared yesterday to have ousted Guinea’s long-serving president, telling the nation they had dissolved its government and constitution and closed its land and air borders.

With the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic hindering the possibility of staging their elections since 2019, the East Coast Demerara Football Association (ECDFA) has confirmed that their constitutionally mandated electoral congress will occur  September 22nd.

Dear Editor, My penchant for examining the condition of mankind as a means of identifying his problems/constraints and devising mechanisms to overcome these has recently led me to consider what the ideal state of man should be.

(Trinidad Guardian) A Valsayn businessman was shot dead while trying to escape from bandits who had ordered him to hand over money at his Montrose, Chaguanas business place Saturday night.

A twenty-eight-year-old taxi driver was carjacked yesterday afternoon after being held at gunpoint by two men who hired him for a ride to Kaikan Street, North Ruimveldt.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Hurricane Ida’s death toll continued to rise yesterday, with many in the U.S.

Dear Editor, I am enraged over the beating to death of Pandit Rishi Bharrat, right in front of his home in Crabwood Creek, last Saturday night.

(Trinidad Express) Gusty winds which made its way across Trinidad and Tobago on Friday damaged a total of 503 roofs.

Two men were admitted to the Suddie Public Hospital in Region Two after they suffered injuries when their motorcycles collided.

Maria Parboodial, 75-years-old, of Lot 14 Grant 1802 Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice was on Saturday struck down by a Ministry of Agriculture vehicle on the Number 79 Public Road.

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Roston Chase struck his third straight Man-of-the-Match half-century to inspire St Lucia Kings to their third win on the trot, making light work of leaders St Kitts and Nevis Patriots by six wickets here yesterday.

In November last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice stating that the Works Services Group of the Ministry of Public Works had submitted an application to the EPA for an environmental authorisation to construct a new Demerara Harbour Bridge between Nandy Park, East Bank Demerara (EBD) and La Grange on the West Bank of Demerara.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Daniil Medvedev fired off 13 aces to end British hope Dan Evans’ U.S.

Guyana’s Minister of Health has stated that the Infectious Diseases Hospital facility at Liliendaal may have to be expanded if the COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – A U.S. House of Representatives Republican said his party does not deserve to win majorities in congressional elections next year if it pushes lies and conspiracy theories, saying that it “desperately needs to tell the truth.”

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – Lendl Simmons returned to form with a half-century marking Trinbago Knight Riders’ return to winning ways, as they brushed aside a scrappy Jamaica Tallawahs by seven wickets here yesterday.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – Olympic bronze medallist Elina Svitolina stepped up her bid to secure a first major title when she produced a ruthless performance to dispatch Simona Halep 6-3 6-3 in the fourth round of the U.S.

By Esther Figueroa Esther Figueroa, Ph.D. is an activist independent film maker, writer, linguist and educator who focuses on the environment, social justice, indigenous knowledges and local content.

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, (Reuters) – Max Verstappen won his home Dutch Grand Prix for Red Bull yesterday and took the Formula One championship lead in front of a roaring, dancing army of fans hailing their hero with orange flares and flags.

Dear Editor, The planned shutdown of the mining town may see the blocking of the bridge, which is the gateway to many hinterland communities.

(Trinidad Guardian) A three-day search for Anneicia Lewis came to a tragic end yesterday morning when her body was discovered floating at the mouth of the Diego Martin River.

President Irfaan Ali and high-ranking members of his Government interacted with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State of Business, Energy and Clean Growth, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, on Friday evening at a specially arranged dinner.

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) – A World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended yesterday after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they say broke quarantine rules.