By Yvonne Sam Contributing Columnist After almost two months-plus into a worldwide coronavirus lockdown, medical personnel believe that the pandemic has brought about a silent sub-epidemic of people, who need care at hospitals, but are afraid to go in. Yes, ...
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GECOM’s National Recount Of Guyana’s March 2 Election To Begin Tomorrow
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 5, 2020 — The long-awaited national recount of the March 2 General and Regional Elections will get underway, tomorrow. The Order for the national recount was gazetted, yesterday, Public Relations Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), ...
Read More »Grenada Cancels Spicemas 2020 Carnival Celebrations
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, May 5, 2020 (CMC) – Grenada has officially cancelled its 2020 Carnival celebrations, saying that the annual event could give rise to a second wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and further impact socio-economic growth in the twin-island ...
Read More »Black Community Builder, Advocate And Stalwart, Retired Justice Romain Pitt, Passes
TORONTO, Ontario May 5, 2020 — Former Justice Romain William Michael Pitt, who was born on September 29, 1935, in Grenville, Grenada, passed away, last Wednesday, April 29, in Toronto, at the age of 84. The trailblazing community builder, pioneer ...
Read More »The Carter Center Debacle In Guyana: A Violation Of International And Domestic Law
By Mohabir Anil Nandlall Guest Writer The de facto government of Guyana’s decision to refuse, thus far, to grant permission to the Carter Centre, a duly-accredited international observer team, to complete its observation of the March 2 General and Regional ...
Read More »Should You Rent Or Buy Your Home? Four Points To Consider
May 5, 2020 (News Canada) — Whether to buy or rent a home is a question many of us contemplate, at some point. And the truth is, the answer isn’t crystal clear. The pros and cons of each option are ...
Read More »How Home Design Trends Are Evolving For Physical Distancing
May 5, 2020 (News Canada) — The COVID-19 pandemic has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception. Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything, from the materials we use to the rooms we prioritize. Check ...
Read More »Pock-Knocker Dies After Being Allegedly Beaten By A Woman In Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, May 5, 2020 (CMC) – Police are searching for a 23-year-old woman, wanted in connection with the murder of her 24-year-old co-worker, whom she had earlier accused of stealing her gun, on Monday. Police said that Vanir Nasio, ...
Read More »2020 Hurricane Season Will Be More Active Than Normal: CSU Forecasters
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 5, 2020 (CMC) – A few weeks before the official start of the 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season, forecasters at the US-based Colorado State University (CSU) are warning that the six-month period will be more active than normal. ...
Read More »Trinidad Police Probe Death Of Young Doctor
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago, May 5, 2020 (CMC) – Police are investigating the death of a 24-year-old medical doctor, who died, after he allegedly jumped from a three-storey building, in Champ Fleurs, east of here, during the early ...
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