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Women in Business Expo to be held virtually on Friday
The Women in exhibitors like Bibi Khan, Business Expo 2020 founder of Lisa’s Beauty will be held virtu- Shoppe. According to Khan, ally on Friday, November “I am pleased to be a part 27, 2020, at the Guyana of the virtual edition of the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Women in Business Expo. Georgetown. The Women It’s always refreshing to be in Business Expo originally among my expo sisters and started in 2016 and is being to be in such an inspiring organised by the Sonia Noel and positive atmosphere”. Foundation for Creative The expo over the years Arts (SNFCA) in collabo- created a sisterhood among ration with the Women’s the women. A fashion disAssociation for Sustainable play will be part of this virDevelopment (WASD). tual event.
Annually, this event is “I am happy the expo did hosted in March, however, not remain as just an idea due to the COVID-19 pan- in my head. When I listen demic, its fifth-year cele- to the testimonials from the brations were postponed. exhibitors it reminds me of The main objective of host- the many lives that were ing this virtual event is to transformed by this event generate business during and I give God the glory. the holiday season and be- SNFCA expresses gratiyond for women with small tude to the companies who businesses. are supporting the virtual
Last year, the event Guyanese fashion icon Sonia Noel (second from left) with some of the exhibitors for Friday’s event Women in Business Expo. made phenomenal inroads will be a true celebration Montenegro said “Pegasus who is a first-time exhibitor a face scrub that cannot [They are] Pegasus Hotel, and some of the exhibi- of entrepreneurship, po- Hotel is very happy to sup- and founder of the D’Lions only shrub your face but Impressions Branding, tors went to Miami for the sitioning the entrepre- port this great initiative. Herbal Store, she will be fo- also moisturise”. GTT, HJTV, NCN, Amare Florida International Trade neurs a step closer to their [We] have been supporting cusing on introducing new The expo will show- Investment, and Destiny's and Cultural Expo. goals. General Manager from the first year.” products to the public. She case many first-time ex- Events,” said fashion icon
The virtual edition of Pegasus Hotel, Carlos According to Skepmire, said, “One of which will be hibitors and many veteran Sonia Noel.
17 children now equipped for online learning compliments of Entertainment592
In observance of its sant of the effects the pan- such schools are closed. So, Promotions, Collin Haynes, third anniversary, demic has placed on learn- the next best thing is to en- Renwick Duesbury, Natasha Entertainment592 on ing, especially on children sure that students are a part Goodridge, Xpress Delivery Saturday donated 17 elec- whose parents cannot afford of online learning.” Service, Marlon Pearson, tronic tablets to children to provide them with tools Speaking specifically to Deborah Shortt-Parker, and to aid in online classes, for online learning, be it a the students, she added, “We to the many other sponsors which has become the new laptop, tablet computer, or want to ensure that you get who may have assisted in norm since the discovery internet connection. to tap in with your schools so making the venture a sucof the coronavirus disease In this regard, she said that you would get to com- cess. (COVID-19). that the company partnered plete whatever work they Since the pandem-
The company’s CEO, with several other stakehold- are giving. We are hoping ic, Entertainment592 has Odelyn Parker, a jour- ers to ensure that these chil- that you leave here motivat- been hosting several virtunalist at the National dren are not left behind with ed to be a part of your class- al parties as it aims to keep Communication Network their schooling. The CEO ex- room. And with that same Guyanese entertained while (NCN), said that plained that the company motivation, you complete adhering to the safety guideEntertainment592 is not reached out to those who are what needs to be done. Make lines to curb the spread of only about hosting and cov- in need of equipment to ac- sure that you care it because the virus. Its mission is to ering social events, but also cess learning. we do not know how long the provide wholesome enterabout giving back to the Entertainment592 Public pandemic will be here.” tainment and to edify its community. Relations Officer, Odacia The CEO extend- followers on the beauty of
According to her, Forde said “The pandem- ed gratitude to Patrick Guyana and all it has to ofEntertainment592 is cogni- ic came unexpected and as Joseph, Duck and Drake fer.
Entertainment592 CEO Odelyn Parker hands over a tablet computer to a student
14NEWS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 | GUYANATIMESGY.COM AmCham Guyana hosts Thanksgiving treat for less fortunate
AmCham Guyana the Archers’ Home, the ment and contribution toin collaboration Mercy’s Home, Byer’s Senior wards upholding the demowith the Central Citizens Home and Purpose cratic process in Guyana. Islamic Organisation of Charity. Meanwhile, CIOG exGuyana (CIOG) hosted a “While we are facing the tended gratitude to the Thanksgiving treat under biggest health challenge of members of AmCham and the patronage of the US our lifetime where our el- volunteers who donatEmbassy on Tuesday last. ders are the most vulnera- ed selflessly of their time
During the initiative, ble, we have decided to pro- and resources. The relithe organisation distributed vided care packages to a gious body also thanked several hampers which com- number of care homes and Keen360 Inc, Japarts, prised of food supplies and institutions,” AmCham stat- Guyana Payroll Solution, hygienic items to the less ed. Slingshot Funding Inc, fortunate, care homes and Also, the CIOG handed GTT, El Dorado Trading, institutions. over a plaque of apprecia- Giftland Office Max, Twins
Some of the institutions tion to the US Ambassador, Manufacturing Chemists, that benefited were the United States Ambassador to Guyana Sarah-Ann Lynch delivering care packages on behalf of Sarah-Ann Lynch, for her Pinnacle Business Services CIOG, the Night Shelter, AmCham Guyana and the US Embassy, Georgetown to the CIOG service, dedication, commit- Inc among others.
Kuru-Kuru woman is newest attorney
Former St Rose’s High School student, Cicelia Corbin is among the newest attorneys-at-law admitted to the Guyana Bar. Haling from Kuru-Kuru, SoesdykeLinden Highway, Corbin graduated from the Hugh Wooding Law School on September 4, 2020, having earned her Legal Education Certificate (LEC).
Her petition for admission to the Bar was presented by her sister, State Counsel Tuanna Hardy before Chief Justice Roxane George at the High Court in Demerara. The new lawyer gained passes in 12 subjects Attorney-at-Law Cicelia Corbin at the Caribbean Secondary plined parliamentarian. competition. From 2018Education Certificate Corbin graduated from 2020, she attended the (CSEC) examinations. the University of Guyana Hugh Wooding Law School
Thereafter, she contin- in 2018 with her Bachelor in Trinidad. While there, ued her studies at St Rose’s of Laws degree. While at- Corbin participated in the High School, where she tending the university, she Children’s Rights Mooting graduated with an Associate was an active member of Competition in 2019, held Degree in Humanities at the Moot Court Guyana. in the Netherlands in which the Caribbean Advanced This young woman partici- her team placed third overProficiency Examination pated in the Aubrey Bishop all. (CAPE). According to her, Mooting Competition in She is the daughter of during that time she partic- 2017 and was named best Marilyn Williams, Head ipated in the annual Youth speaker. Teacher of Yarrowkabra Parliament session of 2013 During the said peri- Primary School; and Cecil and was adjudged best od, she participated in the Corbin, Superintendent of speaker in the main debate annual Caribbean Court Works at the Ministry of as well as the most disci- of Justice (CCJ) Mooting Culture Youth & Sport.
GPF hosts annual church service in observance of Road Safety Week
Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn, Commissioner of Police (ag) Nigel Hoppie and Deputy Commissioner “Operation” (ag) Clifton Hicken at the ceremony on Sunday
The traffic department Affairs Minister Robeson vice, there were severwithin in the Guyana Benn, Commissioner of al sensational hymns perPolice Force (GPF) Police (ag) Nigel Hoppie, formed by members of the on Sunday hosted its an- Deputy Commissioner Guyana Police Force Choir nual National Road Safety “Operation” (ag) Clifton and included “Blessed Week church service under Hicken; Traffic Chief, Assurance”, “He Has Made the theme “Stop Speeding, Superintendent Ramesh Me Glad” and “Break Every Don’t Drink and Drive, Stay Ashram; Coordinator of Chain”. Alive” at the Police Officers’ the Guyana National Road The service ended with Mess Annex, Eve Leary, Safety Council, Ramona the message and beneGeorgetown. Doorgen and other ranks of diction which were done
The service was graced the traffic department. by Inspector Maniram with the presence of Home During the church ser- Jagnanan.
GTA donates garbage disposal equipment to Seawalls & Beyond
As part of its programme of activities for Tourism Awareness Month, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) donated a quantity of solid waste items to the Seawalls and Beyond group to assist with their continuous efforts to maintain and clean the Georgetown Seawall and its environs.
According to GTA, the Seawalls and Beyond team have been making strides to promote a clean environment.
Nevertheless, volunteers GTA officials presenting the items to the group who are passionate about the environment, with sup- area but to have it restored ue to raise awareness of port from enthusiastic to its initial pristine, wel- and pursue a collective apGuyanese, have been able coming state.” proach to keep our beautiful to transform the seawall ar- GTA said that it under- country clean and maintain eas, specifically in the vicin- stands that this is a contin- Guyana’s position as a top ity of the Kingston Seawall uous effort and the responsi- sustainable destination in Bandstand. bility should not lie with one the world,” the tourism body
“This initiative has since group alone, but also with stated. created a positive ripple ef- all of us as Guyanese. Seawalls and Beyond is fect around Guyana as a As such, GTA is call- a volunteer group headed number of other persons ing on everyone to be more by its coordinator, Dwayne have been taking the con- conscious and to form bet- Hackett. They have been scious effort to clean and ter habits that will restore carrying out frequent cleanbeautify their surroundings. Georgetown to the Garden up activities at the Kingston They volunteer their time, City title it once claimed Seawall in Georgetown, energy and resources to en- and keep our communities with the aim of keeping sure that they get the job clean. Guyana clean. done - not only to clean the “The GTA will contin-
Linden woman’s battle with eczema inspires her to launch all-natural skincare line
Ayoung woman’s strug- encing a very paingles with eczema in- ful outbreak, she was spired her to launch forced to seek media natural skincare line of cal attention. Eczema, body scrubs and butters. On also known as atopic October 8, 2020, Cherrise dermatitis, is a chronDuke, an Optometry major ic skin condition that at the University of Guyana leaves the skin flaky, launched her very own skin- leathery, swollen, care line called Glosoleil itchy, and dry. Eczema (glo-so-lay). flares up periodically
Glosoleil currently spe- and as there is no cure, cialises in body butters and the aim should be to body scrubs. prevent symptoms.
Available are Soothing Duke explained Lavender Whipped Body that the symptoms of Butter; Citrus Burst such an ailment should Whipped Body Butter; Coffee be treated immediately Cake Whipped Body Butter; to prevent permanent Coffee Cake Moisturising damage to the skin’s raw shea butter and coconut She added that she was a up. The university student Body Scrub; Turmeric and texture. She further ex- oil. “I used the body butter patient and now all issues in added, “Many people may Lemon Whipped Body plained that an eczema I made and within a couple that regard are resolved. not see your vision right Butter; Turmeric and Lemon outbreak can be trig- of days, my skin improved Managing a small busi- now and may try to discourMoisturising Body Scrub gered by allergens (pol- drastically,” she said, add- ness while being a full-time age you, but don’t let that and Cinnamon and Oats len, foods, dust, etc), ing that, within a matter university student is chal- deter you. Also, rememMoisturising Body Scrub. dry skin, coarse fabric, of days the flaky, dry skin lenging, Duke added. ber that everything doesn’t
The business venture genetics (eczema is he- around her elbows, knees, This has, however, led need to be perfect for you to was conceptualised in 2018 reditary), immune dys- and neck was silky smooth. her to cultivate time man- start.” after she was diagnosed function, and by using Body scrubs are physi- agement skills. She dis- She pointed out that with eczema. This sparked certain skincare prodThe talented Cherrise Duke cal exfoliants that buff away dead skin cells and debris to closed that the first step was to break the habit of starting is the most important step and everything reveal smooth and soft skin procrastination. “Instead of else flows after. “Just keep underneath. They also pro- waiting until the last min- promoting your brand. It mote circulation and mois- ute to complete my assign- doesn’t matter if your posts turise. Duke confessed that ments and to study for tests, don’t get any likes or enshe was beyond shocked by I began to take on the tasks gagement, the right people the results she received and immediately after they were will see them.” as such, continued to make assigned.” Glosoleil’s slogan is and use her body butter. In doing so, she was left “Give your skin the gift of “Over time, I decided to with adequate time to pour glow” and its products will add a multitude of essential into her business while surely not break the bank. oils to my concoctions be- still maintaining accept- Glosoleil’s mission is to cause of their healing prop- able grades at her studies. further expand its skincare erties. I experimented by Duke said that she also be- line to include a plethora of using brown sugar and a gan waking up early in the natural and cruel-free bath plethora of oils to produce morning and is keeping to and body products that not my own body scrub. The re- a rigid daily schedule to en- only hydrate, moisturise sults were instantaneous sure that her days are pro- and aid in the treatment and paired with the body ductive. of skin ailments but are According to her, she be- butter, the symptoms of my When asked where she affordable and accessible her desire to share new- ucts (namely those that are gan to do extensive research eczema were a thing of the foresees her business in the which can be used by all age found remedies with others highly scented). and found something amaz- past. I was eager to share next five years, she noted, “I groups and genders. who might be experiencing “To combat my eczema, I ing; body butter and body my discovery and research desire to have acquired such Its objectives are to prothe same skin ailment or to changed my diet and adjust- scrub. A body butter is a led me to formulate numer- monumental managerial ex- vide completely natural simply cater to those who ed my life to avoid major ir- natural moisturiser contain- ous recipes.” pertise that Glosoleil has skincare products; to proprefer natural alternatives ritants. Alas, this did not ing shea or cocoa butter and become a household name vide skincare that is inexto commercial skincare. prove very effective. In my a plant-based oil. It is more Challenging that [is] well known for pro- pensive and effective and to
Duke, 20, who hails from quest to find a solution for viscous than lotion and has This young woman stat- viding customers of all class hydrate, moisturise and rethe mining town of Linden, my skin, I began to use skin- hydrating, rejuvenating, ed that most of the ingredi- and creed with handcrafted pair dry, damaged skin to Region 10 (Upper Demerara- care products that were de- and moisturising properties. ents used to make the body skincare products”. enhance its natural glow. Berbice), related that she scribed as non-scented and butter and body scrubs are Those desirous of trying out has suffered from the symp- hypoallergenic. However, Experiment not native to Guyana. As Never give up these superb skincare prodtoms of eczema for as long as they did not remedy my sit- She later embarked on such, they have to be im- It may sound cliché, but ucts can contact the compashe could remember. uation and many of them her experimental journey ported which would see nu- her advice to aspiring en- ny on its Facebook page at
However, after experi- made my symptoms worse.” sourcing ingredients such as merous delays in shipment. trepreneurs is to never give Glosoleil.
Regional bodies preparing for reopening of tourism sector
With the tourism sector being one of the hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Regional Tourism Committees have been using this downtime to prepare for the eventual reopening of the sector. This is according to Director General of the Department of Tourism, Donald Sinclair.
During a recent interview, Sinclair revealed that tourism stakeholders have organised more than 50 events for this year’s Tourism Awareness Month, the most events ever. He said that stakeholders have been capitalising on the lockdown to enhance their facilities.
“That has not dampened the enthusiasm of people, especially in the regions, to do things to organise events and to execute initiatives to raise the awareness of tour-
Director General of the Department of Tourism Donald Sinclair
ism in the regions,” he said.
The regions have identified their tourism products and are working on marketing them to attract visitors, he said. For example, in Region Two (PomeroonSupenaam), coconut farms are being promoted as a tourist attraction.
“They have been preparing the coconut farms for persons to visit, a visit to a coconut farm can be a fascinating experience,” Sinclair shared.
In Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) the focus is on “agritourism”, while in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), two large tourism billboards that will highlight the main attractions in that region will be erected.
Rose Hall Beach is one of the focus areas for Region Six (East BerbiceCorentyne). The beach will be cleaned and promoted as a destination for recreation.
Signs will be erected at the Bartica Stelling in Region Seven (CuyuniMazaruni) depicting the beauty of the region. The group there will also be engaged in cleaning exercises and will host a photo contest, where persons who vis-
Aruwai Resort at night, Region 7
it the region can take photos and send them to the Committee to build a visitors’ album.
Meanwhile, despite the lodges being closed and activities in the area restricted due to COVID-19 numbers there, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) is buzzing, Sinclair said.
“Region Nine is launching their 2021 Tourism Calendar, because Region Nine is looking beyond COVID, looking beyond these hard times, these lockdowns and restrictions and so on, to a brighter 2021, when Region Nine can once again come into its own as one of the premier tourist destinations in Guyana.”
The region will also recognise tourism stakeholders there who have been exceptional in their area of expertise.
Meanwhile, the Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice) Committee has organised a clean-up activity, with a focus on the town of Linden. Special attention will be paid to the water wheel and the bauxite trains, which are historical features of the mining town.
The region will also promote Rockstone as a fishing destination with Gluck Island as a must-see for naturalists. Linden will also host its “Tourism Day” on November 27, with several activities including the launching of the best of Linden Magazine.
Sinclair emphasised that all of the activities countrywide are to adhere to strict COVID-19 guidelines. “We want to keep our visitors safe; we want to keep our stakeholders safe.”
16NEWS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 | GUYANATIMESGY.COM GNBS urges stakeholders in tourism sector to set high standards
As Guyana is still help establishments with- agreeing with GNBS’s PRO, address highlighted that the grappling to guaran- in the sector in their recov- said with standards come GTA’s regulatory framework tee the safety of all ery and for them to bounce authenticity that will make has four broad categories Guyanese and tourists, the back and become more sus- visitors comfortable. under which businesses are Guyana National Bureau of tainable. “The business traveller licensed - tourism accommoStandards (GNBS) is implor- He added that all stake- in the tourism private sec- dation establishments, inteing stakeholders in the tour- holders need to take into tor is a huge market, and it rior lodges and resorts, tour ism sector to set high-quali- consideration health and is going to be more import- operators and tour guides. ty standards that will regale safety, food safety and bed ant now than ever before in He added that there will visitors to the country. and breakfast standards Guyana’s history because of be an expansion in that area
In a recent webinar, that could be beneficial to the oil and gas sector. You that will include experienGNBS Public Relations those who comply with the will have a huge amount of tial providers, destination Officer Lloyd David, outlined implementations. expats in-country who are management companies and President of the Tourism David further noted that looking for something to do outfitters. and Hospitality Association since Guyana is now an oil on a weekend, but they will “All of these areas will be of Guyana (THAG) Mitra and gas producing nation, not go out to places that added to the mandate of the Ramkumar and GTA’s President of the Tourism a lot of tourists and busi- GNBS Public Relations Officer do not have standards,” Guyana Tourism Authority Manager of Product Development Kamrul Baksh chewed over the significance and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) Mitra Ramkumar ness owners will be visiting the country and will expect great hospitality with qualmats and these visitors visit us they expect a certain levLloyd David Ramkumar said. Agreeing with THAG’S President, David added that so that we could have a broad reach and to ensure that the majority of tourand importance of high-qual- David added that the ity standards. el of service,” he said. even though implement- ism operators are compliant ity standards, especially in GNBS has outlined a num- “As it related to safety Meanwhile, President of ing these standards might with the laws.” the tourism sector. ber of standards that can tourism, when these diplo- THAG, Mitra Ramkumar sound difficult, it is not. He For those stakeholdsaid that stakeholders don’t ers who familiarise themGTT donates SIM cards with data to push online learning in Guyana have to take all together and try to do all at once, but they can focus on health and safety, on cleanliness, and how their staff interacts with the selves with the standards, technical assistance is provided to them. GTA has also commenced standardised training with a syltourists. labus from the Caribbean
The Guyana Telephone GTA’s Manager of Tourism Organisation and and Telegraph Product Development, the Adventure Travel Trade Company (GTT) has Kamrul Baksh during his Association. connected over 195 students and teachers with online schooling through its recent Region 10 Police Division SIM and 5GB data donation to several schools. kickstarts Road Safety Week
According to GTT, the donation aims to meet the needs of students and teachers who are unable to connect with each other due to financial constraints.
GTT’s Public Relations Manager, Jasmin Harris said the company is delightStudents from the Huis't Dieren Primary ed to give to such a worthy ly 5G contribution from our Senior Assistant Master I am from Charity, so it has donation. “We are always company,” she said. at the Charity Secondary really helped us in connectgrateful for opportunities Among the schools bene- School, Dhirendra ing with each other to push where we can contribute to fitting are DeHoop Primary, Deonarine stated that the online learning.” [the] benefit of our children’s No 10 Primary, Karamat donation was helpful in con- Sharing similar senti- Repainting of road markings tomorrow. It is our hope that these students and teachers will capitalise on the monthPrimary, Helena Primary, Huis't Dieren Primary and Charity Secondary Schools. necting with his students. “Most of my students are from the Pomeroon area and ments was Grade Three Assistant Mistress at the Helena Primary School, Indera Jebode, who extend- The Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) Police Division on along Mackenzie. Several other activities including radio and teleed gratitude to the telecom- Friday kickstarted its Road vision sensitisation promunications company, not- Safety Week 2020 obser- grammes are also expected ing its data donation was vances with numerous ac- to be held in observance of well received by some stu- tivities in Linden. Road Safety Week. dents and teachers at her The initiatives, which The Regional Traffic school. are being spearheaded by Statistics for 2019 to Meanwhile, Martin Samaroo, a teacher at the Huis’t Dieren Primary School, said he made calls to the telecommunications company for internet connectivity with his students and is grateful for their immediate response. “GTT has demonstrated that they are a company that cares about the education system in our country from grassroot level. Of the 33 students in my class, only 13 could afford internet so this donation will go a long way in ensuring that my Members of the GPF and CPG after clearing roadways in class would be savvy with Mackenzie virtual learning,” Samaroo the Traffic Department, of- 2020 are also expected to added. ficially commenced with the be presented during the Only recently, GTT hosting of a church service Christmas Policing Plan signed a Memorandum of on Friday. rollout on Tuesday. Understanding (MoU) with On Saturday, the Road Safety Week is bethe Ministry of Education Regional Division in collab- ing observed in Guyana to zero-rate several educa- oration with the Community from November 22 untional websites in support of Policing Group (CPG) and der the way theme, “Stop online learning in Guyana the Public Works Ministry Speeding! Don’t Drink and amid the COVID-19 pan- repainted road markings Drive, Stay alive!”. demic. and cleared the roadways
G20 says it will strive for fair global access to COVID-19 vaccine
Leaders of the 20 biggest economies vowed on Sunday to spare no effort to supply COVID-19 drugs, tests and vaccines affordably and fairly to “all people”, reflecting worries that the pandemic could deepen divisions between the world’s rich and poor.
The pandemic and prospects of an uneven and uncertain economic recovery were at the centre of a twoday online summit under the chairmanship of Saudi Arabia, which will hand the G20 presidency to Italy next month.
“The COVID-19 pandemic and its unprecedent-
King Salman in Riyadh presides over the G20 Summit on Saturday, virtually attended by world leaders owing to the COVID-19 pandemic (SPA)
ed impact in terms of lives lost, livelihoods, and economies affected, is an unparalleled shock that has revealed vulnerabilities in our preparedness and response and underscored our common challenges,” the final communique said.
G20 nations will work to “protect lives, provide support with a special focus on the most vulnerable, and put our economies back on a path to restoring growth, and protecting and creating jobs for all”.
On vaccines, tests and treatments, the leaders said: “We will spare no effort to ensure their affordable and equitable access for all people”.
“There is a clear recognition from the G20: If we leave any country behind, we will all be behind,” Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan told the closing news conference.
The world’s economy has suffered a sharp contraction this year as measures to contain the spread of the virus have curbed transport, trade, and demand across the planet.
The meeting was held by video link, like many such gatherings this year. Saudi King Salman said in his closing remarks that the group had “adopted important policies that will achieve recovery all the way to an economy that is resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and balanced”. (Excerpt from Reuters)
IACHR slams “excessive force” Pro-Government mob sets in Guatemalan protests upon protesters in Havana The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Police used tear gas and batons to push demonstrators back, attacking not It said Governments “must respect peaceful demonstration,” but when More than a hundred pro-Government civilians on one young man after a mob chased him down as he ran across the park waving a of activists who say they have gone on a hunger strike to protest authorities’ (IACHR) has condemned only about 1000 demonstra- faced with violence, they Sunday mobbed a handful sign, pushing and shoving attempts to prevent them what it called an “exces- tors in front of Congress, “must identify persons — of protesters who showed him into a nearby building. from publicly demonstratsive use of force” by Police but also a much larger pro- protesters or third parties up at Havana’s Central The mob surround- ing against the imprisonin Guatemala against dem- test in front of the country’s — who risk rights or in- Park to support a group ed, chased, pushed and ment of a fellow member on onstrators opposed to a National Palace. Some pro- fringe State property ”. of dissidents on a hunger punched another young man charges of contempt. new budget that slashes testers also damaged bus The protests were part strike, while security forces and woman, with Police and Reuters was unable to social spending, while the stations. of growing demonstra- watched on, according to a other security personnel do- independently verify the Government called fires set The IACHR wrote on tions against President Reuters eyewitness. ing little if anything to stop claims and could not access by protesters at Congress Twitter on Sunday that it Alejandro Giammattei and Police detained more them. their headquarters due to “terrorist acts”. “condemns the excessive the legislature for approv- than a dozen people for at- The rabble then turned security forces blocking off
Protesters broke into the use of force by authorities ing a budget that cut edu- tempting to protest while on credentialed foreign the street. building of the Congress of against demonstrators”, but cational and health spend- security forces prevented Journalists filming the sto- The Cuban Government the Republic of Guatemala also asked for an investiga- ing. Lawmakers approved around a dozen more from ry, pushing, shoving and dismisses dissidents as and set one office afire on tion into “the acts of vandal- US$65,000 to pay for meals leaving their homes in the punching one cameraman mercenaries seeking to deSaturday and tossed rocks ism against Congress, after for themselves, but cut fund- first place, according to ex- four or five times in the stabilise the country and at Police. Flames poured out which State agents indis- ing for coronavirus patients iled rights group Cubalex. body. did not reply to request for of the building’s neoclassical criminately suppressed the and human rights agencies. The Reuters eyewitness The protest had been comment. (Excerpt from facade. protest”. (Excerpt from Al Jazeera) saw Police arrest at least called in support of a group Reuters)
CORONAVIRUS SYMPTOMS People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of (COVID-19) symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms or combinations of symptoms may have COVID-19: HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF?
Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Or at least two of these symptoms:
People who think they may be affected by coronavirus need to call the Public Health Ministry hotline 227-4986/624-3067 for further advice. They should not go to their GP, A&E, pharmacy or hospital.
If you have come into contact with somebody who may be infected, you may be told to self-isolate. People needing to do so should take "common-sense" steps to avoid close contact with other people. (Adapted from BBC News)
Fever Chills
Repeated shaking with chills Muscle pain
Children have similar symptoms to adults and generally have mild illness.
18 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 Regional
ent these figures and reaffirm that we're always working to ensure a high level of protection and reject unjustified attacks by countries which are Bolsonaro slams “unjustified” attacks over Amazon deforestation The Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) captured top honours at Bahamian organisation wins global film award for transforming society less competitive and less susthe ninth annual Global tainable," he said. Sustainability Film Awards Bolsonaro, who has (GSFA), held recently in slashed funding for environ- the United Kingdom. mental agencies and wants to The GSFA recognises open protected Amazon lands outstanding films from the to industry, often accuses for- business, non-profit, media eign critics of hypocrisy or and creative sectors that coveting the region's natural inspire audiences with reBrazil's outspoken President Jair Bolsonaro hit out at "demagogic" and "unjustified" attacks over growing deforestation in the Amazon during the virtual G20 summit on Sunday, claiming crit"I present the facts, concrete data, not demagogic phrases which undermine public debate over a cause (my detractors) pretend to defend," he said during the summit. Bolsonaro claimed that an A handout picture released by Brazilian presidency press office shows Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaking at the G20 Heads of State Meeting, which was held via video conference, from Planalto Palace in Brasilia on November 21, 2020 resources. He has publicly clashed over the issue with French President Emmanuel Macron and US President-elect Joe Biden, among others. Fires continue to ravage swathes of Brazil's tropical rainforests, with at least 93,356 blazes reported in the Amazon between January and October, a 4.5 per cent increase on the same period a year earlier. al-world solutions for a more sustainable future. The 2020 awards were held online from November 16-20, with BREEF winning first place in the Transforming Society category. BREEF and the Rolex Perpetual Planet initiative collaborated to produce the award-winning short film about educating the next generation of Bahamian environmental stewards. The film highlights BREEF and its Eco-Schools programme, and points to steps being taken by young people within schools and communities to combat climate change and to sustain the Bahamian way of life. The film prominently shares the beauty of The Bahamas with a global audience. It includes footage of the island of Eleuthera where BREEF's Executive Director Casuarina McKinney-Lambert was born. The film was directed by award-winning filmmaker Fran Mendez, and includes underwater footage by world-renowned Bahamian photographer Andre Musgrove. (CMC) ics were from "less competi- "agricultural revolution" had Environmental destructive" countries. The far-right leader has drawn international condemnation for presiding over a surge of deforestation and allowed Brazil to use "just eight per cent of its territory" for farming and crops and 19 per cent for livestock, preserving existing vegetation on tion by Brazilian agribusiness firms is also threatening a long-sought trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc, of Attorney calls on State: Find and return Venezuelan children wildfires in the world's biggest rainforest. two thirds of the land. "It's with pride that I preswhich Brazil is a member. (Excerpt from AFP) Brazil signs letter of intent to Attorney Nafeesa Mohammed is calling on the Trinidadian authorities to find and return a group of were being moved out of the Cedros Police Station, the Judge was kind enough to move the matter up from 2pm to 12.30pm, but beout knowing that court proceedings were being pursued,” Mohammed told Newsday. She said the boats had purchase 5 COVID-19 vaccines children who were repatriated back to Venezuela without their parents on fore 12.30pm, we got information and pictures of the children on two pirogues. no covering and there was rough weather in both Trinidad and Venezuela. Brazil’s Health Ministry said on Sunday it would sign Johnson & Johnson. In a statement, the Ministry said its legal and So far, the Brazilian Federal Government’s main bet is on a vaccine being Sunday. She said the children, who ranged from “The relatives were not able to see any registered names on the boats “Those children are out in the open seas and we have no idea where they non-binding letters of in- technical departments were developed by AstraZeneca four months to six years, and the boats came in out are, and this was after comtent to purchase coronavirus analysing the documents PLC, with which it has al- were detained since last of the port in Cedros. Who munication had been made vaccines from four compa- presented by the five enti- ready signed a supply con- Tuesday at the Erin Police is in control of that boat? with State officials that nies and Russia’s sovereign ties and determining the tract. Station. “The matter came The children were in custo- court proceedings have wealth fund, adding that best way to go about pur- In São Paulo, Brazil’s up a while ago and we filed dy of the Police and it begs been commenced. (Excerpt any purchase would depend chasing vaccines at “the op- largest state, local authori- a writ of habeas corpus. the question of who was re- from Trinidad Newsday) on the approval of the na- portune moment”. ties have signed a deal with When we got word they sponsible for taking them tion’s regulators. The Government has China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd According to the Ministry, officials met last week with representatives contracts in place to guarantee access to 142,900,000 coronavirus vaccine dosto test and produce a vaccine locally. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a long-time Guatemala: Congress on fire of Pfizer Inc, India’s Bharat Biotech, the Russian Direct es, enough to immunise at least a third of Brazil’s popcritic of China, has dismissed that vaccine as un- after protesters storm buildingInvestment Fund, Moderna ulation, officials said in the trustworthy, without pre-
Inc and Janssen, a unit of statement. senting evidence. (Reuters) Hundreds of anti-Government T&T bans Christmas parties protesters in Guatemala have vandalin the Public Sector ised and set fire to parts of the Congress building, before being dispersed by The Trinidad and Tobago Government on Saturday anbe entertained. “There is to be no Statesponsored or Christmas parRiot Police. The building in Guatemala City was empnounced a total ban on ty in the Public Sector,” Dr ty at the time of Saturday's Christmas parties within Rowley said, acknowledging attack, which lasted for the Public Sector and urged that the new order would about 10 minutes. the Private Sector to do the have an effect on the econ- The fire services put the same. omies of “those who supply fire out, but several people
It also announced a the Christmas party but this were treated for the effects TT$30 million (One TT dollar= US$0.16 cents) initiative aimed at assisting persons who lost their jobs, or have fallen on hard times as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley and Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh told a news conference that instructions would be given to the appropriate Public Sector officials so to ensure that Government funding for Christmas parties over the coming weeks would not is to curb the spread of the virus”. “It ought to be not only a holy Christmas but also a quiet one,” Deyalsingh said, urging people to celebrate within their family unit and not invite persons to partake in the celebrations. Dr Rowley said he was aware that many villas in Tobago were fully booked for the Christmas season and while Government would not prevent people residing in Trinidad travelling to the sister isle for the season, he was reiterating the need to follow all protocols and measures put in place to prevent the spread of the virus that killed 113 and infected more than 5000 people in Trinidad and Tobago. (Excerpt from Trinidad Guardian) Dr Keith Rowley of smoke inhalation. The protesters are opposed to a budget approved by Congress of the Central American country on Wednesday night. The Opposition says the budget prioritises big infrastructural projects to be handled by companies with Government connections and overlooks the social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also angered by what they describe as major cuts to education and health spending. Another key complaint is that the budget was passed by Parliament while the rest of the country was distracted by the after-effects of two damaging storms, Eta and Iota. The protesters are now pressing for President Alejandro Giammattei to resign. The bulk of Saturday's demonstrations, which some observers said were the biggest yet against the budget, were peaceful. Vice President Guillermo Castillo earlier expressed his opposition to the budget, and said that both he and Giammattei should step down "for the good of the country". (Excerpt from BBC News) Flames rose from the building's large windows
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 19 Around the World
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Renewed lockdowns threaten more refinery closures in Europe
More refineries in Europe are at risk of permanent closures, with fuel demand on the continent falling again as major economies re-imposed lockdowns to fight the spike in coronavirus cases.
Gasoline demand in Europe is expected to be between 15 and 20 per cent lower in November and December compared to the same months of 2019, Argus reported, citing market participants.
The new lockdowns, partial lockdowns, and curfews in the biggest economies in Europe, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, are dragging down oil demand again while a double-dip recession in the Eurozone and wider Europe now looks almost inevitable.
Refiners have struggled since the spring with the crash in fuel demand, and many of them are restructuring operations, including closing down permanently crude oil processing capacity.
Petroineos, a joint venture of Ineos and PetroChina, said earlier this month it plans to permanently close some units at the 210,000-bpd Grangemouth refinery, the only refinery in Scotland, which will cut the facility’s refining capacity to 150,000 bpd.
Neste of Finland said in September that it was exploring the shutdown of its refinery operations in Naantali and transforming the Porvoo refinery operations to co-processing renewable and circular raw materials.
“The forthcoming operating and maintenance investments in the Naantali refinery are not viable nor sustainable in a situation where there is large over-capacity for oil refining globally,” Neste’s President and CEO Peter Vanacker said in September.
Refiners in the United States are also idling refinery capacity and cutting jobs to cope with the losses from the demand crash.
Refiners around the world have been announcing permanent closures of refinery capacity this year, but significant overcapacity still remains, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its monthly Oil Market Report last week. Permanent shutdowns of refinery capacity have reached 1.7 million bpd. But more than 20 million bpd crude oil distillation capacity now sits idle, the Paris-based agency said, noting that “there remains significant structural overcapacity.” (Excerpt from Oilprice.com)
Deadly ISIL attack north of Baghdad sparks anger
Iraq’s Salahuddin prov- was captured by ISIL in ince declared three days 2014. of mourning on Sunday Although the fighters no after a deadly attack blamed longer hold territory, sleepon the ISIL (ISIS) armed er cells wage hit-and-run group, as some criticised attacks on state infrastructhe authorities for failing to ture, particularly in desert fight back. areas north of Baghdad.
Late Saturday, a roadside ISIL also launches atbomb hit a civilian car on an tacks on the Iran-backed open road about 200km (120 Hashd al-Shaabi militias, miles) north of the capital also known as the Popular Baghdad, Police and a local Mobilisation Forces. official said. The Hashd al-Shaabi,
When security forces ar- founded as a loose network rived at the scene, ISIL of Shia-majority factions, fighters opened fire on them. played a crucial role in de-
The attack killed at least feating ISIL alongside the six Iraqi security officers US-led coalition. and four civilians, including Two weeks ago, 11 people one who died of his wounds were killed in an ISIL attack overnight, according to med- on a lookout post in al-Radics. waniyah on Baghdad’s out-
There was no claim of re- skirts, areas that are presponsibility by ISIL but both dominantly Sunni Muslim. the mayor and police blamed The attacks have coincidthe armed group, which ed with a new campaign by Iraq’s Government said it Iraq’s security forces to ardefeated in late 2017. rest fighters in hiding across
That victory came after the country – but some say three years of brutal fight- it has not been enough. ing to wrench back the one- (Excerpt from Al Jazeera) third of Iraqi territory that COVID: 1st Americans “could get vaccine in early December”
The first Americans to cine advisory committee is receive a COVID-19 set to meet on December 10 vaccine could get it to discuss whether to authoas soon as December 11, ac- rise the vaccine. cording to the head of the Dr Slaoui said the vaccine US coronavirus vaccine pro- could be rolled out "maygramme. be on day two after approv-
Dr Moncef Slaoui told US al, on the 11th or the 12th of network CNN the plan was December". to "ship vaccines to the im- He said the vaccine would munisation sites within 24 be distributed based on each hours" of a vaccine being ap- state's population. States proved. The comments come amid a surge in coronavirus cases Pfizer has applied for emergency authorisation for its vaccine in the US will be responsible for deciding who gets the vaccine first, but it is recommendacross the country. American pharmaceuti- tects 94 per cent of adults ed that priority be given to
The US has recorded more cal company Pfizer and its over 65. those most at risk, like frontthan 12 million cases and partner BioNTech submit- Pfizer hopes to produce up line workers and the elderly. 255,000 deaths, according ted an application on Friday to 50 million doses in 2020 Dr Slaoui said that by to data compiled by Johns for emergency authorisation and up to 1.3 billion doses in May, the country could Hopkins University. in the US of their COVID-19 2021. Each person needs two achieve "herd immunity"
These are the highest tolls vaccine. doses. with 70 per cent of the popregistered anywhere in the Data from an advanced A Food and Drug ulation vaccinated. (Excerpt world. trial showed the vaccine pro- Administration (FDA) vac- from BBC News)
Pakistan opposition seeks end to Imran Khan's “puppet” rule
Opposition parties in The PM, who came to pow- Huge rallies have taken And he has done this with Pakistan are keep- er on an anti-corruption plat- place in three of the coun- a difference. ing up the pressure form, has said the campaign try's four provinces - Punjab, His direct hits at the two on Imran Khan, holding a se- is aimed at blackmailing Sindh and Balochistan. top military officials - army ries of mass protests against him to drop corruption cases Sunday's is the first the chief General Qamar Javed his Government. against opposition leaders. PDM has held in Khyber Bajwa and chief of the top
They allege the Prime Pakistan's powerful mili- Pakhtunkhwa province. military intelligence agency, Minister came to power in tary denies interfering in pol- The PDM is the latest al- the ISI, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed rigged 2018 elections backed itics and Khan rejects claims liance which aims to re- - are unprecedented in the by the military. it helped him win. store "real" democracy in country's 73-year history.
Protesters have demon- The next general election Pakistan's perpetual civ- He said they are responstrated in the city of is not due until 2023. il-military conflict. sible for Pakistan's political Peshawar, despite a The Pakistan Democratic But this time a top high- and economic woes. (Excerpt Government threat to ban Movement (PDM) has held light is the return of for- from BBC News) gatherings to curb rising a series of mass demonstra- mer Prime Minister Nawaz coronavirus cases. tions since October 16. Sharif to public politics.
Ethiopia PM gives Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender regional capital
Ethiopian Prime Liberation Front (TPLF), into neighbouring Amhara Minister Abiy Ahmed which is refusing to surren- region and across the border gave Tigrayan re- der its rule of the northern into the nation of Eritrea. gional forces 72 hours to region, said its forces were Foreign nations have surrender before the mil- digging trenches and stand- urged talks, but Abiy has itary begins an offensive ing firm. pressed on with the offenon the regional capital of Abiy’s federal troops have sive. Mekelle. taken a string of towns In his statement on
“We urge you to surrender during aerial bombard- Sunday evening, Abiy said peacefully within 72 hours, ments and ground fight- that during what he terms a recognising that you are at ing, and are now aiming for law enforcement operation the point of no return,” Abiy Mekelle, a highland city of “all the necessary precausaid in a message posted on about 500,000 people where tionary measures have been Twitter on Sunday evening. the rebels are based. taken to ensure that civilA military spokesman said earlier that advancing Ethiopian troops plan The conflict erupted on Nov 4 and has killed hundreds, possibly thousands, ians are not harmed”. Referring to the TPLF, he said that “all that the clique Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed waits for the arrival of European Commission to surround Mekelle with and has sent more than is left with is the fort that President Ursula von der Leyen tanks and may shell the city 30,000 refugees into neigh- they have set up in Mekelle before their meeting in Addis to force surrender. bouring Sudan. Rockets and empty pride”. (Excerpt Ababa, Ethiopia December 7,
The Tigray People’s have been fired by rebels from Reuters) 2019
“Backward in time”: Israeli scientists claim to reverse ageing
Israeli scientists say they Using hyperbaric oxy- HBOT for 90 minutes a day, Medical Research Officer have managed to not gen treatments (HBOT) five times a week for three Amir Hadanny, said interonly successfully stop on ageing healthy adults, months. ventions such as lifestyle the biological ageing process the researchers found the The study was pub- modifications and intense but to reverse it, using only shortening of telomeres lished in Aging magazine on exercise have shown “some oxygen. (chromosome ends) and the November 18. inhibiting effect on telomere
The study, a collabo- accumulation of old and Shai Efrati, a professor shortening”, but the hyperration between Tel Aviv malfunctioning cells in the at Tel Aviv University who baric oxygen treatment is University and the Shamir body could be reversed. runs the Aviv Clinics in more effective. Medical Center, adminis- That is, the adults’ blood Florida, told The Jerusalem According to the study, tered high-pressure oxygen cells actually grow younger Post the study indicates that the physical changes were in a pressurised chamber as the treatments progress. the cellular basis for the age- equivalent to how the parand said it reversed two pro- Some 35 adults over ing process can be reversed. ticipants’ bodies were at the cesses relating to ageing and the age of 64 took part in His partner at the Shamir cellular level 25 years earliillness. the study and were given Medical Center, Chief er. (Excerpt from Al Jazeera)
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CWI willing to send “best available” West Indies team to Bangladesh in January 2021
Cricket West Indies On Wednesday, the studies to benchmark from. any major problem. We just allowing them only to com(CWI) President Bangladesh Cricket Board This is not going to be the have to verify in our own mute between the hotel and Ricky Skerritt has (BCB) chief executive first overseas tour. As you way that the situation will the Shere Bangla National given Bangladesh hope that Nizamuddin Chowdhury know, we did the first over- be safe for all concerned." Stadium. From Tuesday, they will be touring the coun- said in a press briefing seas tour to England. The BCB has so far held they will be hosting the fivetry in January 2021 with the that CWI had requested "Certain standards were one domestic tournament, team Bangabandhu T20 "best available" West Indies one fewer Test due to the set, certain learnings were the President's Cup, in Cup, which will also have a team, also hinting that the length of the bio-bubble in achieved, and I think once which they managed to keep BCB-sponsored bio-bubble. three-Test series might be Bangladesh. Bangladesh can meet those three teams in a bio-bubble, (ESPNcricinfo) reduced to two, keeping the "It is not final yet. The standards, I players' requirements in mind. According to the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme, the tour was slotted for January 2021 featuring three Tests, three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and two T20Is, with the Tests part of the World Test Championship. By the time this month ends, Bangladesh will be among the few Full Member teams to have not played international cricket since March. "There has been an option to reduce from three to two Tests, but it is not finalised yet," Skerritt told the Dhaka-based Maasranga TV. "It will be finalised within the next few days. The problem is [that] we have to look at it from all perspectives, that of COVID-19, scheduling and cost. These days, the pressures that COVID has brought to world cricket are significant in terms of revenue. We want to come to Bangladesh, because we respect the relationship and the bilateral agreements that we have. "I just want to assure you that we will always send the best available team to any tour that we undertake, including Bangladesh. We believe a tour to Bangladesh is always a challenging tour, because it is an environment that's very different to our own conditions. But we have always done well in Bangladesh. Our players enjoy playing against Bangladesh. At the moment, we are fairly evenly matched and it is always a good series between West Indies and Bangladesh. We are doing everything we can to participate in tours abroad and at home. The COVID-19 pandemic is making it extremely difficult to implement our plans." West Indies cricket board has requested us, as staying inside bio-bubble for a long time is tough for players," Chowdhury had said. "They requested to consider if it is possible to shorten the duration of the series. In that case, one of the options is to reduce one Test match. We are still discussing the issues; nothing is finalised yet." Skerritt also said they want to ensure that the BCB followed the recognised worldwide health protocols – that the West Indies team had experienced in England – after they became the first international cricket team to tour during the pandemic. "We want to be sure that the protocols established in Bangladesh meet the requirement that we have established so far in the various tours we have been on," Skerritt said. "There are case don't think there's going to be
Calvert-Lewin scores twice as Everton beat Fulham
Dominic Calvert-Lewin Everton – so much so that pass splitting the defence for continued his ex- their players greeted the fi- Decordova-Reid cellent scoring form nal whistle with evident re- to score before with two goals as Everton lief. After coasting into a 3-1 Loftus-Cheek netreturned to winning ways in lead, they were left hanging ted moments after an absorbing encounter with on as they allowed Fulham a Fulham's Fulham. lifeline before finally securing latest di-
Richarlison made an im- a first win for seven weeks to mediate impact on his return reignite their campaign. from a three-match suspen- After a tough run of resion by providing the cross sults, there were many posfor Calvert-Lewin to bundle itives for Carlo Ancelotti to in after just 42 seconds. take back to Merseyside.
In a dramatic game, Bobby Alex Iwobi has struggled to Decordova-Reid equalised for nail down a regular slot in loomthe hosts with a clean right- the side, but was dynamic in ing foot finish before England south-west London. which forward Calvert-Lewin went top of the Premier League scoring charts with his 10th French midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure scored his first Premier League goal since netting for Watford against Brighton on February 8 With Brazil forward Richarlison eager to make up for lost time in his first club includes games against of the season from Lucas Digne's cross. France left-back Digne provided another assist before half-time, this time for Abdoulaye Doucoure to head home unchallenged for Everton's third – and his first since joining from Watford. Fulham missed their third penalty of the season when Ivan Cavaleiro blazed over in the second half after Ben Godfrey's foul on Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Substitute LoftusCheek's deflected finish from Ademola Lookman's pass set up a grandstand finish, but it was not enough to prevent Fulham from sinking to a seventh defeat in nine games. Everton back on track This was much harder than it should have been for game since October 17 and Digne providing a couple of quality assists, Everton dominated Fulham for long periods. But Ancelotti will be annoyed his side has failed to keep a clean sheet in the league since the opening weekend, with Tom Cairney's saster from the penalty spot. With a tough December Chelsea, Leicester, A r s e n a l , Manchester City and Manchester United, Everton's season is at least back on the right track. (BBC Sport)
The Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry has noted the reports in the media on November 20, 2020 with captions “CWI says approval for ‘Big Man Cricket’ must come from territorial boards” in the Guyana Chronicle and “CWI tells Big Man Cricket organisers to get GCB approval” in the Kaieteur News.
The Ministry has seen and read the e-mail communication emanating from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cricket West Indies (CWI), Johnny Grave cited in the news New Zealand A three-day match in Queenstown predictably ended in a draw on Sunday. New Zealand A were 124-1 in their second innings when stumps were called at 17:00h (5pm). The West Indies would have been satisfied with their batting efforts in Queenstown, scoring 366 in their first innings, in reply to New Zealand A's 308-3 declared.
Their batting stars were Darren Bravo, who struck 135, and Shamarh Brooks, who chipped in with 80. The pair combined for a third-wicket partnership of 122. Skipper Roston Chase contributed 42, while opener Kraigg Brathwaite notched 47.
West Indies’ Test contingent face New Zealand A in a four-day match in Queenstown from Thursday to Sunday. The opening Test is at Hamilton's Seddon Park, beginning December 3.
Test batting cover Will Young and Wellington run-scoring machine Devon Conway both took their chance for New Zealand A in Queenstown.
Young, who edged Conway for the batting cover role in the 13-strong Black Caps’ Test squad to
reports and respectfully directs attention to the statement contained therein by the CEO, “In short, in order to officially host your Big Man Cricket Tournament in Guyana, it is advisable face the West Indies, made the most of the final day's play. It was a nice gift for Young, who would have been frustrated with the way he got out in the first innings, caught down the leg side for 27.
Conway, who many felt should have been in the Test squad, kept the pressure on Young with a faultless display with the bat in Queenstown.
South Africa-born Conway, who has completed his three-year residency and is eligible for the Black Caps, having been named in the T20 squad, frustrated the West Indies attack. Conway could make his New Zealand debut in the first T20 at Auckland's Eden Park on Friday night. He notched an unbeaten 41 in the second innings, to go along with 46 not out in the first innings.
Conway has picked up where he left off last season in red-ball cricket, and is the leading run-scorer in the Plunket Shield through four rounds with 410 at 58.57. Test number five Henry Nicholls was in the runs too after being sidelined through the opening three that you solicit the Guyana Cricket Board’s approval or no objection by them.” The Ministry agrees with the statement from the CEO in this regard, but notes that this was not accurately reflected in the reported caption and the content of the media reports referenced above. The Ministry respectfully directs attention to the word “advisable” used by the CEO and underscores an important distinction with the use of the word “required” as stated and/or suggested in the news reports. “Advisable” does not mean rounds of the Plunket Shield owing to a calf injury.
Nicholls hit 76 in the first innings in his lone turn at bat, following on from 87 against Otago in his return to the Plunket Shield l a s t week f o r “required”.
For the sake of definitive clarity, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport for the
Government of Guyana reverts to its previous statement on the issue contained in the approval/imprimatur conferred on the “Big Man Cricket” tournament i.e. “… the approval or imprimatur for any sport tournament by respective Canterbury. Rising New Zealand talent Rachin Ravindra showed why he is rated so highly in the first innings, top-scoring with 112 opening the batting.
New Zealand A 308-3 decl (Rachin Ravindra 112, Henry Nicholls 7 6 , sport Associations/Federations, while inherently beneficial, is not strictly required unless it is a vehicle for advancement within the structure of a world/ international sport body.” (Culture, Youth and Sport
West Indies, New Zealand A 3-day match ends in draw
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020 GUYANATIMESGY.COM 23 Marlon "Fishy” Williams clocks best time at 1st time trial
Story and PhotoS By Brandon Corlette
Team Evolution's Marlon “Fishy” Williams stopped the clock at 11 minutes 18 seconds to emerge with the best time in the first of three time trials organised by the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF).
This event, which marked the return of competitive cycling in Guyana, saw the wheelsmen pedal off under strict COVID-19 guidelines at Sparendaam, pedal through Kitty, turn at the Roundabout and end at the COVID-19 Hospital at Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown.
As the cyclists began in cloudy conditions, Briton John stopped the clock at 11 minutes 26 seconds followed by Jamual John's 11:38. Marcus Keiler had the fourth best time at 11:47 while Kwame Ridley rode in at 12:06. Veteran Alex Mendes (12:09); Pastor Nigel London (12:30); Berbice's
Atletico Madrid moved level on points with La Liga leaders Real Sociedad after beating Barcelona, who are now nine points adrift of the top two.
Yannick Carrasco scored the only goal on the stroke of half-time, driving in from midway inside the Barcelona half with goalkeep er MarcAndre ter Stegen having
Marcus Keiler, Briton John and Junior Niles
Balram Narine (12:38); Team Evolution's Paul De Nobrega (12:40) and Raymond Newton (12:57) completed the top 10 cyclists.
This time trial saw over 30 cyclists competing. The event was sponsored by Zoom Online Shopping, Star Party Rentals, Professional Business Services and friends of Guyana's cycling.
The second time trial event will be held in Berbice on November 29 in memory of the late star cyclist Wilbert Benjamin. That time trial in Berbice is set to start from 09:00h and the race will commence at Benjamin Sport and Fitness Centre in Fyrish along the Number 19 road and end at GuyOil gas station at Palmyra.
The final time trial event will be held on December 6 in Linden, commencing at Amelia’s Ward (KD&J Supermarket) to Moblissa Hill and back
Walter Grant Stuart finished when rain showers hit the East Coast area
Barcelona beaten, Pique injured as Atletico go level on points with leaders
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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique hobbled off with a knee injury in the second half
tried to beat him Pique to injury to cap a bad to the ball. night. Pique looked visibly upset as he hobbled off in the second half. Barcelona conBarcelona also firmed after the game that lost Pique had sprained his d e - right knee and was "waitfender ing for more tests to ascerGerard tain the extent of the injury".
There is no timescale on how long Pique could be out for, but reports in Spain suggest he could be sidelined for up to six months. The win gave Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone his first La Liga win against Barcelona in 18 attempts
Barcelona rarely looked like rescuing a point from the game, with Jan Oblak's save from a Clement Lenglet header the closest the visitors came. The result leaves Barcelona 10th in La Liga. They have 11 points from eight games, nine behind Sociedad, who are only ahead of Atletico on goals scored, both having the same goal difference, although Atletico have a game in hand.
This win continued Atletico's unbeaten start to the season and stretched
The win gave Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone his first La Liga win against Barcelona in 18 attempts
their unbeaten run to 24 games in all competitions, while it was Barca's third defeat in eight La Liga games. Lionel Messi was unusually subdued, although the forward had only returned from a long trip to South America on Thursday after international duty with Argentina. (BBC Sport)
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West Demerara Masters brush Bel Air Rubis on rain-hit day – wins for Jai Hind Jaguars, West Berbice Masters
Story and photoS by brandon Corlette
The rain continues to play a major part in the ongoing Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) Tropical Springs Water Over-40 T20 tournament, with only three matches possible In the second round; play was only possible at two venues – Enmore and Jai Hind. West Demerara Masters, West Berbice Masters, and Jai Hind Jaguars recorded wins in their respective matches.
West Demerara Masters v Bel Air Rubis Ultra Tec
West Demerara got the upper hand over the Bel Air Ultra Tec with a seven-wicket win in match two at Enmore Community Centre Ground. Winning the toss and batting first on a sticky wicket, Bel Air posted 78-9 in their allotted 15 overs. The rain stopped play at 14:14h with Bel Air on 34-3 in 5.4 overs.
Play resumed at 15:10h and the Bel Air boys continued, on the back of a promising contribution from Richard Ramdeen, who scored a first-round fifty and top-scored this time around with 18. Nadir Baksh, batting down the order, made 11 but that proved insufficient.
For the upbeat West Demerara Masters, who looked a well-uniformed unit, Seenarine Mathura took 2-5 while Abid Hanif claimed 2-14. In pursuit of the DLS target of 78, Masters lost the burly Elroy Fernandes, but a 41-run second-wicket partnership between Damesa Thakur (19) and Sudesh Persaud (18) took the game away from Bel Air. Master batsmen rotated the strike with ease and pressured the Bel Air fielders, ending on the victorious side with a seven-wicket win in 13.1 overs at 78-3. Arthur Duke took 2-16 in a losing effort for Bel Air.
A ball was not bowled in the opening match at Enmore owing to one team’s failure to turn up at the venue, despite the weather being cricket-friendly at that point.
Jai Hind Jaguars v Sarjoo Tigers
Jai Hind Jaguars completed a 38-run win against Sarjoo Tigers at Jai Hind, the beautiful venue located behind the Albion Police Station. Batting first, the home team scored 154-7 in their allotted 20 overs, with Suramani Mangali leading the way with 36, inclusive of two fours and one six. Kumar Sumair chipped in with 29 while Zahir Moakan scored 18.
David Pereira claimed 2-19 for Sarjoo Tigers. In response, Jaguars restricted the Tigers to 116-7 when 20 overs had elapsed. Jaguars’ collective bowling effort saw Kasim and Mangali claiming two wickets each in another polished team effort. Tagenarine Ramroop hit 39, but he lacked support from his other Tiger tea- mates.
West Berbice Masters v
General Marine Masters
Led by an unbeaten 44 from Jaipaul Hiralall, West Berbice down Marine Masters by six wickets. Earlier, Marine Masters, batting first, scored 91-9 in 20 overs, with Rajban Hemraj destroying the opposition with 4-8, including three wickets in one over. In reply, Hiralall, batting at number three, hit three sixes and two fours in his unbeaten 44 to guide the West Berbice Masters to a comfortable six-wicket win, ending on 92-4 after 16 overs. Owing to the constant rainfall, no matches were played at Everest and at the Imam Bacchus Ground in Essequibo. The tournament will continue on Tuesday, November 24.
