Police have detained a taxi driver who reportedly forgot a three-year-old baby boy inside his car and locked the vehicle on Friday morning.
The child was discovered some 30 minutes later and rushed to the hospital. Police headquarters reported that the taxi driver would usually he pick up children and drop them off to school in his car in Region Five, and on the day in question, he made several trips.
At about 09:15 hrs, he secured his car on the road and went into his house.
When he returned 30 minutes later, he observed the child in the back seat of the car in tears and he immediately rushed him to the Mahaicony Cottage Hospital for medical attention.
Doctors determined that the child was dehydrated and needed oxygen and as such, he was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he is presently receiving oxygen.
A report was made to the Police and the driver has been detained pending further investigations.
This announcement was made at a public meeting held in New Amsterdam in the county of Berbice on the 9th of June, 2023.
The President reiterated his Government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and said that as President he had already removed the value added taxes from data and mobile devices but has now gone further to remove the duties on the devices.
He said that people are doing degrees on phones and conducting business and Government wanted to show its support.
As President, Ali, within a few months of taking the reins of Government, liberalized the telecommunications sector in Guyana, ushering a new fully competitive era with the telecommunications sector.
The decision to eliminate taxes on mobile phone comes as part of the Government’s commitment to the further promotion of digital inclusion, and the empowerment of citizens with improved access to communication technologies.
A removal of these taxes emphasizes the Government’s aim to stimulate the growth of the telecommunications sector and facilitate greater connectivity among Guyanese citizens.
CANTO (the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Operators) has worked closely with the Prime Minister of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana to advance the progress of various projects. The most recent being the launch of the procurement E-platform, that has been endorsed by CANTO’s members in Guyana, Digicel, E-Net and GTT Inc.
Last Saturday Dr Ali announced massive plans to broaden the agriculture sector in Region Ten, where APNU has had a stronghold for years. And, later on Saturday the Prime Minister, Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips will visit Mocha, Region Four, another area that has long supported the opposition, to share ways that the PPP/C will provide opportunities for residents.
“We are facing a future that requires us to make sensible decisions, a future that requires to understand the reality of what we live in.
“With the People’s Progressive Party/Civic, you can guarantee yourself, we will be there in the good times and in the bad times… that is the philosophy of the PPP/C. If your conscience is your guide and the truth is your companion, you will be voting for the PPP/C on June 12,” Dr Ali told the residents of New Amsterdam.
Polls open at 06:00 hrs on Monday across the country and citizens will be voting to elect local leaders.
charges of 115 financial breaches brought against them by the Premier League, charges they fiercely deny.
For City’s owners, with Sheikh Mansour attending only his second game since taking control in 2008, this was the night they have planned for and the one when they finally claimed that holy grail. (BBC Sport)
Australia are on course to be crowned world Test champions, but must find a way past India’s Virat Kohli if they are to win the final at The Oval.
Set a world record 444 to win, India reached 164-3 at the close on day four, with Kohli in imperious touch for his 44 not out and Ajinkya Rahane unbeaten on 20.
India earlier slipped to 91-3 after Cameron Green was controversially adjudged to have caught Shubman Gill and a stand of 51 between Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara ended with both falling for the addition of one run.
On a glorious evening, with India’s passionate fans delighting at every addition to the scoreboard, Australia ended needing seven more wickets, India another 280 runs.
Australia earlier declared their second innings on 270-8 an hour after lunch, with wicketkeeper Alex Carey 66 not out.
There is a reserve day scheduled for Monday if time is lost to bad weather, but the forecast for Sunday suggests there will be ample time to determine the second world Test champions, after New Zealand two years ago.
If there is no time lost and the game is drawn on the fifth day, Australia and India will share the title.
Can King Kohli deny Australia?
Australia have form for being on the wrong end of epic run chases, both in this country and against India.
Four years ago they were stunned by Ben Stokes’ heroics at Headingley and in 2021 Rishabh Pant inspired India to a famous chase in Brisbane that sealed a series win.
Realistically, India remain huge underdogs, but it is to their credit that they have kept the contest alive going into the final day, especially after Australia controlled most of the first two.
The India support that dominates much of The Oval grew in excitement during the Rohit-Pujara stand, only for belief to be punctured by the strikes of Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins.
While there is Kohli, there is hope, and the former captain has the opportunity to add another chapter to his storied career by leading India to their first world title in any format since 2011.
But surely this task is beyond even the king of Indian cricket, and it will be Australia who begin the Ashes series on Friday as the world Test champions.
Lyon and Cummins strike crucial blows
One of the most concerning parts of the evening from an Australian point of view was how a previously devilish pitch appeared to have gone to sleep. With little happening, they successfully lobbied to have the ball replaced after just six overs.
Rohit and Gill had added 41 in only seven overs when Gill poked at Scott Boland and Green swooped to take the hotly-debated catch.
Undeterred, Rohit continued to pull with authority, while Pujara played with high-elbowed class.
But in off-spinner Lyon’s first over, Rohit missed a sweep and a review could not reverse the on-field lbw decision. In the next over, Pujara tried to uppercut Cummins and feathered to Carey.
Kohli had faced only one ball on the arrival of Rahane, who did not field after being repeatedly struck on the hand while making 89 in the first innings.
With Rahane playing the supporting role, Kohli eased into his trademark mid-wicket clips and, by the end, their partnership was worth 71.
Richard Kettleborough, the third umpire, adjudged Cameron Green’s catch to dismiss Shubman Gill to be a fair one (Photo: Getty Images)
Debate over Green grab
Green has a reputation for superb gully catches – he took a blinder on Friday – but the controversy over this latest grab caused the biggest talking point over the day.
With lightning reactions, Green extended his left hand down to scoop the ball away from the turf. Gill stood his ground and TV umpire Richard Kettleborough was asked to examine replays.
When Kettleborough adjudged that Green had got fingers under the ball, the boos of India’s fans turned to a chant of “cheat, cheat, cheat”. Rohit slapped his pad with his bat as Gill dragged himself off.
Speaking to Test Match Special afterwards, Green said: “I know it looks a bit weird but I knew straight away I caught it.” Gill, meanwhile, posted a close-up of the catch with a face-palm emoji on Twitter.
It was not the first memorable moment Green had been involved in on Saturday. He was earlier bowled in bizarre fashion by left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, trying to kick the ball away, only for it to deflect off his gloves on to the stumps.
That was part of some slow Australia progress in the morning session. From 123-4 overnight, they added 78 before lunch, with Marnus Labuschagne edging to first slip for 41.
Carey was positive after lunch, adding 93 in 20 overs with Starc, who made 41. When India took the second new ball, Starc edged to first slip and Cummins sliced to point, both off Mohammed Shami, and Australia declared. (BBC Sport)
‘Because We Care’ cash grants is more than 90 per cent completed and according to the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, the process went “very smoothly.”
“It was a very, very smooth process…It was very easy,” Manickchand told reporters on Friday.
However, she pointed out that there were a few instances whereby some parents could not have collected the money because of various reasons.
As a result, a final day will be announced to accommodate them.
“Everywhere and in every region there were people who couldn’t make it for various reasons. Somebody is in the hospital, somebody died, and so on and so we have one final day in every region where there is a central point where people can go to pick this up,” Manickchand said.
The rest of the grant, Manickchand said is for far-flung areas, and measures are being put in place for it to be distributed soon.
“We still have some far-flung places…We attempted to go to Eteringbang yesterday (Thursday) and that was a disaster because of the weather. So they actually got there and had to turn back,” Manickchand said.
“…Some place…we have to get a particular type of aircraft…permission (to go in) and escort in and out. So we have a few places left. We are not neglecting those, we just have to work on them,” she noted.
The distribution of the grant commenced on June 5 with $40,000 being handed out to each child registered in the school system – public or private.
A total of $8.6 billion was budgeted for the grants this year.
Manickchand described the activity as a “hallmark” of the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C).
“…This was something we promised while in Opposition, that we would have continued the programme which we had started and as soon as we came into office, we began to implement and fulfill that promise,” she said.
See below full statement issued by GTT, Digicel and ENet:
Telecommunications providers GTT, Digicel, and ENet are pleased to support the recent announcement by President Mohammed Irfaan Ali to eliminate taxes on cell phones. This is a significant step towards improving information access and bridging the digital divide in Guyana.
This announcement will transform the communications sector by enabling greater access to pursue educational opportunities, conduct business, and foster personal growth. As our society becomes increasingly connected, it is essential to remove barriers that hinder access to vital technological resources.
By exempting taxes on cell phones, President Ali has taken a progressive stride towards bridging the digital divide and promoting inclusivity in all of Guyana. This initiative will undoubtedly result in a multitude of positive outcomes for the people of Guyana, including improved educational prospects, expanded economic opportunities, and enhanced communication networks across the nation, especially our rural and hinterland communities.
As telecommunications providers in Guyana, we continue to work assiduously with the government and other stakeholders to facilitate the seamless implementation of this tax exemption. Customers can look forward, in the near future, to revised prices reflecting the removal of taxes on all cellular devices. These changes will be communicated to the public in tandem with the government’s lifting of taxes on such products.
GTT, Digicel, and ENet look forward to continued efforts.
Les États-Unis et la CARICOM ont annoncé, vendredi, la création de l’Unité d’investigation criminelle transnationale en Haïti (TCIU) lors d’une réunion à Nassau, aux Bahamas. La TCIU, qui fonctionnera au sein de la Police nationale haïtienne (PNH), aura pour objectif de lutter contre les crimes transnationaux, en mettant l’accent sur la contrebande d’armes à feu et de munitions, la traite des êtres humains et l’activité des gangs transnationaux. Cette initiative renforcera la sécurité régionale et permettra de traduire les criminels en justice.
La TCIU travaillera en étroite collaboration avec la PNH pour recueillir des renseignements, mener des opérations ciblées et poursuivre les responsables de crimes transnationaux. La priorité sera donnée à la lutte contre la contrebande d’armes à feu et de munitions, ainsi qu’à la traite des êtres humains, en démantelant les réseaux criminels qui exploitent les individus. De plus, l’unité s’attaquera à l’activité des gangs transnationaux en coopération avec les autorités américaines pour perturber leurs opérations et démanteler leurs réseaux.
Cette collaboration entre les États-Unis et Haïti, soutenue par la CARICOM, vise à renforcer la sécurité régionale, protéger les communautés et promouvoir l’état de droit. La création de la TCIU témoigne de l’engagement des deux nations à lutter contre la criminalité transnationale et à promouvoir la paix et la stabilité dans la région.
removed all duties and taxes on mobile phones.
A section of the crowd at the meeting in New Amsterdam (Photo: PPP/C/June 09, 2023)
charges of 115 financial breaches brought against them by the Premier League, charges they fiercely deny.
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Richard Kettleborough, the third umpire, adjudged Cameron Green’s catch to dismiss Shubman Gill to be a fair one (Photo: Getty Images)
‘Because We Care’ cash grants is more than 90 per cent completed and according to the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand, the process went “very smoothly.”
