Daily Archive: Monday, November 22, 2021

Kurt Beaton, 62,  a contractor of Lot 1 Reliance Village, Region Two was  today charged with the murder of Indira Lall, 52, of Affiance in the same region.

Aviator Malcolm Chan-a-Sue has passed away at the age of 82, according to the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).

WAUKESHA, Wis., (Reuters) – Five people were killed and more than 40 injured when an SUV sped through a Christmas parade in the small town of Waukesha, Wisconsin, yesterday, plowing into dozens of people including young children.

CARACAS,  (Reuters) – Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (CNE) awarded victory to the ruling Socialist party in 20 governorships and three to opposition politicians in an initial announcement today following local and regional elections.

(Barbados Nation) The body found in the vicinity of the Mangrove landfill on Sunday morning has been identified as that of missing woman Samara Cameisha Kymel Bristol.

(Trinidad Guardian) The Ministry of Health yesterday reported that another 20 people had died from COVID-19, taking the figure to 48 deaths in two days and to 1,967 overall.

The South Rupununi District Council (SRDC) yesterday condemned a mining deal for the Marudi Mountain in Region Nine and called for its urgent rescission citing a “flagrant” violation of indigenous rights.

As she yesterday launched her campaign for Chair-person of the PNCR, attorney at law and APNU+AFC Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir said that she will not endorse any candidate for leader as the position she seeks needs an impartial chair and ear to listen to all and sundry. 

The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has met with officials from American Airlines and registered it concerns about recent flight cancellations and treatment of passengers, Head of the Aviation body, Lt.

Fire Chief Kalamadeen Edoo yesterday told Stabroek News that investigators  are still to determine the cause of the blaze which ravaged a section of the Police Headquarters Complex at Eve Leary on Saturday afternoon.

Former PPP/C government official, Geoffrey Da Silva has expressed concern that the current administration is proceeding on the same corrupt trajectory as its predecessor.

A homeless man was stabbed multiple times about his body after being involved in an argument on Saturday night at Longden and Commerce streets, Georgetown.

Marlon Nicholson and Sheama Tyrell both of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) are the 2021 South American 10K Road Classic Champions.

Dear Editor, The Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill 2021 (ROPA) provides another example of the PPP/C attempting to deflect the true intent for the introduction of this piece of legislation.

The Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) will host a virtual town hall to address concerns from regional stakeholders about COVID-19 vaccinations for children in the 5-11 age group on Thursday, 25 November at 7:00 PM Guyana time.

Dear Editor, The US 303 Committee revelations were, alas, not revelations.

Georgetown (GT) and East Coast Demerara (ECD) battled to an exciting 2-2 draw yesterday in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) U13 Challenge Series at the National Training Centre, Providence.

Dear Editor, I write regarding the article “Rethinking Forbes Burnham: Revelations from the `303 Committee’ on laying the foundation for Guyana’s dictatorship” by Baytoram Ramharack (Stabroek News, November 14, 2021).

Seventeen-year-old Parmesh Ramgobin of Charity, one of Region Two’s top performers at the recent CSEC examinations and who sold chips to make his way through school is now one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a cardiac surgeon.

East Bank Demerara sealed their semi-final place in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Academy Training Centre (ATC) U13 Challenge Series, defeating West Demerara 1-0 Saturday at the National Training Centre, Providence.

The Golden Jaguars’ recent struggles on the international stage, highlighted by poor campaigns in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Preliminary Round, has resulted in a dismal FIFA ranking of 176th out of 210 affiliated nations.

Dear Editor, The WPA’s Walter Rodney Groundings TV programme joins the millions of Indian farmers and their supporters worldwide in celebrating their victory in the struggles to get new agricultural laws repealed.

With almost every child on earth currently exposed to climate and environmental hazards, it is imperative for future generations that action be taken to mitigate these effects.

A New Amsterdam woman, her son and nephew,  have been arrested for allegedly breaking into Courts Inc’s, New Amsterdam branch on Saturday morning.

Dear Editor, In the Sunday Stabroek Editorial, “Public Servants’ 7% increase” (SN 11-21-21) it is stated: “The problem with Freedom House is that it stands with its back to the future and its face to the past.

GALLE, Sri Lanka, CMC – Captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s 13th Test hundred and third in as many Tests put the squeeze on West Indies as Sri Lanka flourished on day one of the opening Test here yesterday.

GALLE, Sri Lanka, CMC – West Indies newcomer Jeremy Solozano will spend the night in hospital for observation after he was struck on the helmet while fielding close to the bat during the first Test against Sri Lanka yesterday.

A Memorandum of Under-standing (MoU) was on Friday signed between the Ministry of Health and Northwell Health of the US for improvements here.

SANTIAGO, (Reuters) – Chile is headed for a polarized presidential election runoff next month as hard-right former congressman Jose Antonio Kast finished on top in the first-round vote yesterday, ahead of leftist lawmaker and former protest leader Gabriel Boric.

Dear Editor, The recent letter by retired Assistant Commissioner Conway was very revealing and insightful.

(Reuters) – Former Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne said the time is right for fast bowler Pat Cummins to succeed Tim Paine as captain of the test team and blood Josh Inglis as the side’s next wicketkeeper.

(Reuters) – At least some people were killed when a sports utility vehicle sped through a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin, yesterday, bowling over at least 20 people including several youngsters waving pompoms and a group of “Dancing Grannies”.

Dear Editor, Please allow me space in your newspaper to highlight an issue which needs to be urgently addressed by law enforcement authorities in Parika, East Bank Essequibo (Region 3), as it is causing much frustration to citizens.

The Chinese Embassy here yesterday rapped the Kaieteur News over a news report on November 19 about the clearing of containers.

Three bids were recently opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board for the construction of a primary school at Kanapang village, in Region Eight.

PORT-AU-PRINCE,  (Reuters) – Two of the 17 American and Canadian Christian missionaries taken hostage in Haiti last month have been released, the group that arranged for their trip to the Caribbean nation said yesterday, without giving further details.

New DELHI, (Reuters) – India romped to a 73-run victory over New Zealand in their third and final Twenty20 International in Kolkata yesterday as head coach Rahul Dravid began his tenure with a 3-0 series sweep.

Dear Editor, I must say that I’m extremely happy to see the international community recognizing Guyana being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

Over 100 residents recently benefitted from free testing for diabetes and hypertension, consultations with specialist doctors and awareness lectures on health topics such as breast and cervical cancers.

Dear Editor, Surely the Government cannot be pleased with the seven percent increase which amounts to five thousand to public servants in receipt of the minimum salary, in view of rising cost of living. 

KHARTOUM, (Reuters) – Sudan’s military reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok yesterday and promised to release all political detainees after weeks of deadly unrest triggered by a coup, although large crowds took to the streets to reject any deal involving the army.

Spencer Dinwiddie and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope combined for all 15 points during a decisive, 15-2 run as the Washington Wizards rallied to down the Miami Heat 103-100 Saturday in Washington, D.C.

(Trinidad Guardian) Relatives of a police officer, who was killed in a shootout with a member of the T&T Coast Guard yesterday morning, have denied that he was involved in a love triangle.

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.

On November 17th, after two weeks of concern that his government had nonchalantly conceded that the statutory period for the forensic scrutiny of US$9.5b in ExxonMobil’s expenditure had expired, President Ali provided an assurance that the gigantic sum would be audited.

(Reuters) – Spin-bowling all-rounder Sam Whitehead achieved the rare feat of picking up all 10 wickets in an innings of a first-class match, in the process registering the best figures in 115 years in South African domestic cricket.

Dear Editor, In a distant, dusty place, the quiet of the night was shattered by a sound, then more sounds. 

The Ministry of Health yesterday said that as of November 21, 2021, four more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

POINTE-A-PITRE, Guadeloupe,  (Reuters) – The French overseas territory of Guadeloupe was hit by a third night of looting and rioting amid protests against COVID-19 measures, with gunmen shooting at police and firefighters, the authorities said yesterday.