Daily Archive: Thursday, January 20, 2022

The Ministry of Health today said that as of January 19th, 2022, three more persons who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have died.

The Central Executive Committee, members and the Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) today extended congratulations to Prime Minister Mia Mottley and the members, supporters of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) and the people of Barbados on her victory at the General Elections in Barbados on the 19th January 2022.

President Irfaan Ali today congratulated Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley on her victory at that island’s general elections yesterday.

BRUSSELS,  (Reuters) – A U.N.-backed agency has struck a deal for nearly 30 generic drugmakers to make low-cost versions of Merck & Co’s COVID-19 pill molnupiravir for poorer nations, widening access to a drug seen as a weapon in fighting the pandemic.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats suffered twin legislative defeats late yesterday in their push to toughen voting rights protections in the run-up to this November’s mid-term elections that will determine control of Congress in 2023.

(Trinidad Express) Police responded to a double homicide at Pleasantville, near San Fernando on Wednesday night.

(Trinidad Express) Carnival 2022 is happening. Even if it is just a “taste” that will allow only certain events, and no fetes.

(Barbados Nation) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley created history once again with a second consecutive 30-0 victory at the polls.

In a plan he signalled since last August, President Irfaan Ali will today be inking a Memorandum of Understanding with Suriname and Brazil to develop a regional energy corridor using natural gas reserves, an official of the Guyana Government yesterday said.

Guyana has nabbed four awards and the overall Most Outstanding accolades at the regional level for the Caribbean Secondary Educa-tion Certificate (CSEC) examination and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).

Nineteen foreigners were arrested yesterday following the discovery of 36 pounds of cannabis on a vessel at the Guyana National Industrial Company Incorporated (GNIC) wharf at Lombard Street, Georgetown.

The largest ever batch of teachers  – 843 – yesterday graduated from the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE).

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday cautioned the general public to be on the alert for potential scam calls from persons pretending to be GRA representatives.

A 4-month-old girl is  among Guyana’s latest COVID-19 fatalities. This was reported by the Ministry of Health, Dr Frank Anthony  yesterday in a press release which stated that the country’s total deaths increased to 1,108 as seven more were reported.

The rider of an electric cycle was on Tuesday crushed to death by a container truck in the vicinity of Muneshwers Limited, on Water Street, Georgetown. 

Members of the Joint Services yesterday morning cleared a Dartmouth bridge of debris following fiery protests on Tuesday over the manslaughter charge that was brought in the killing of villager Orin Boston by a policeman.

An Upper Pomeroon man died in a boat mishap on Tuesday night.

With an estimated 10 billion barrels of recoverable oil, Guyana now faces the challenge of striking the right balance between environmental preservation and economic growth, according to Commonwealth Secretary-General (SG) Patricia Scotland.

Dear Editor While it was sad to learn today that four young Guyanese have recently lost their lives to COVID19, it was reassuring to hear the Honourable Minister, Dr.

A motion is set to be moved at Monday’s sitting of Parliament calling on the Committee on Appointments to recommend a candidate for the Natural Resource Fund.

And then there were two. The Guyana Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s (GMMAF) efforts to have six participants at the upcoming World championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, were dashed by a United States Laboratory.

Dear Editor,  Thank you for the opportunity to publish this missive in your publication.

A 38-year-old mother who was reportedly denied admittance to a private hospital, gave birth last week in what is said to be another worrying instance of a mother being refused admission and being referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).

Dear Editor, A Veteran and Business Stalwart died on January 16, 2022.

Dear Editor, I am forced once again to react to this purported massive clean-up campaign initiated by President Irfaan Ali and involving the Police Force, the Guyana Defence Force and the Private Sector.

A vagrant was remanded yesterday after he pleaded not guilty to the charge of  attempted murder.

Days after she was allegedly struck down by a minibus in Suriname, a 75-year-old Guyanese woman has succumbed to her injuries.

Dear Editor, It is welcome news that people at Dartmouth, Essequibo have come out in the open to protest against the manslaughter charge laid by the PPP, against a suspect in the killing last September of the young businessman and villager, Mr.

Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing my letter regarding the absence of a National Toshaos’ Council (NTC) executive in today’s edition of your newspaper.

The United States is helping to build Guyana’s oil spill response capacity  and a virtual risk assessment workshop is set for this month.

Dear Editor, It was with a strong feeling of sadness that I learnt recently, of the passing of my former Headmaster, Mr.

SAO PAULO,  (Reuters) – Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is leading opinion polls ahead of an October election, said yesterday that reducing poverty and inequality must be Brazil’s priority over fiscal discipline.

Minister of Health, Dr Frank Anthony yesterday  announced that late last year Guyana had introduced a new drug for the treatment of COVID-19 patients and hopes to have another drug here soon to aid in the treatment of persons with mild to moderate COVID-19.

An Onderneeming Phase Two family is still calling for adequate recompense after members of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit broke into their home and ransacked it last year.

Dear Editor, I write in commendation of the President of the Berbice Cricket, Mr.

(Reuters) – When Tonga’s Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano violently erupted, sending shockwaves and tsunami across the Pacific, the blast in the small island nation was so deafening that fleeing families could only wave at their loved ones to run.

Overseas-based Guyanese, Dr. Tulsi Dyal Singh has renewed his sponsorship of Berbice cricket for this year.

Three men were on Tuesday charged with littering at Wellington Street, Georgetown and released on $40,000 bail each.

Dear Editor, I bring to your attention Pollard’s recent interview following game 2 against Ireland in the Caribbean.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – An oil spill at a refinery in Peru during high waves caused by the explosion last weekend of a volcano in Tonga is an “ecological disaster,” the Peruvian government said yesterday.

(Trinidad Express) The Chinese contractor building the Central Block of the Port of Spain General Hospital has threatened to terminate the contract with the Government.

An unemployed man who was yesterday charged with unlawfully wounding a man, told a City Magistrate that he was defending his brother and was released on $30,000 bail.

Dear Editor, Not unusual, GuySuCo offers an interesting challenge in its most recent vacancy notice for an ‘Electrical Engineer’.

Asks Charwayne walker According the West Indies Under 19 coach Floyd Reifer, at just 17-years-old Guyanese fast bowler Isai Thorne is already clocking 83 miles per hour.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of COVID-19 measures including mandatory face masks in England as he looks to live with the virus after a peak in cases caused by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – West Indies made good use of their preparations ahead of the Betway T20 International (T20I) Series starting this weekend when they defeated BCA President’s XI in a warm-up match at Kensington Oval  Tuesday night.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on January 18, 2022, opened a Book of Condolence in memory of the late business icon, Dr.

(Trinidad Guardian) A “technical issue” forced a Caribbean Airlines flight to be diverted to Norfolk, Virginia, in the United States yesterday.

Tenders were on December 29, 2021 opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board for infrastructural development works in a number of areas including Meten-Meer Zorg, Onderneeming and Leonora on the West Demerara.

By October last year, some $8 billion had been spent on Guyana’s ‘Road Building Revolution’, which is the term touted on President Irfaan Ali’s Facebook page, and, according to information supplied elsewhere by Minister within the Ministry of Public Works Deodat Indar, there was approximately $17 billion more to be spent on roads and bridges throughout the country.

Embassy of the United States of America  100 Duke & Young Streets, Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions asked by Green Card Holders when they travel outside of the United States. 

LONDON, (Reuters) – Manchester United rode their luck before burying luckless Brentford with a second-half goal blitz to claim a 3-1 away victory yesterday and boost their challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

(Reuters) – Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 154 from 64 balls to post the highest invidual score in Big Bash League (BBL) history and lead the Melbourne Stars to a record Twenty20 total yesterday.

Dear Editor, I have been scouting around unsuccessfully for Guyana’s Vice President in mainstream media. 

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, CMC – West Indies Under-19 head coach Floyd Reifer has praised the teenage squad for the character they displayed in their second match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup, following an opening defeat, and said he wanted to see them improve even more when they face Sri Lanka tomorrow.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Phil Simmons is not worried about his job as West Indies head coach, despite the team’s recent losses.

YORKSHIRE, England, CMC – Former West Indies all-rounder Ottis Gibson has been announced as the new head coach of English County Cricket club Yorkshire, on a three-year deal.

(ICC) India made it two wins from two matches at the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup thanks to a brilliant batting performance against Ireland. 

PAARL, South Africa, (Reuters) – Captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen scored centuries and shared a partnership of 204 as hosts South Africa beat India by 31 runs in the first one-day international yesterday.

BRASILIA,  (Reuters) – COVID-19 infections are reaching new peaks in the Americas with 7.2 million new cases and more than 15,000 COVID-related deaths in the last week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said yesterday.

(Reuters) – Preliminary results trickled in late yesterday from the first general election Barbados has held since becoming a republic last year, with initial returns strongly favouring the Barbados Labor Party (BLP) of Prime Minister Mia Mottley.