My earliest recollection of the late E.B. John was when he conducted my first job interview and voice test. My first impression was of his serious approach, and the obvious high level of professionalism with which he engaged…“Excellent Hadaway” He said. I thanked him politely after the interview was concluded and said “It was a pleasure to meet you Mr. John.” EB looked up at me and erupted in laughter, He said, “We’ve known you since you were running around in diapers” “What!” In shock and embarrassment I can still recall his laughter as he reminded me, “Next door to…
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The Bahamas Ministry of Health recorded 50 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 2217. The breakdown of new cases is as follows: New Providence 33Grand Bahama 2Inagua 3Mayaguana 2Long Island 1 Locations are pending for 9 of the new cases recorded. A 77-year-old resident of New Providence is the latest person to die from COVID-related complications, bringing the death toll to 44. The Ministry of Health has since renewed calls for residents to contribute to the fight against the fast-spreading virus, by adhering to all guidelines and restrictions put in place for…
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The former ruling coalition, A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) Monday filed election petitions challenging the results of the disputed March 2 regional and general elections. The coalition, through its lawyer, Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, filed the documents on behalf of the applicants Claudette Thorne and Heston Bostwick, who want the High Court to determine the legality of the elections and the results that led to the declaration and the allocation of seats in the National Assembly. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) had declared the main opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)…
Amazon received federal approval to operate its fleet of Prime Air delivery drones, the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, a milestone that allows the company to expand unmanned package delivery. The approval will give Amazon broad privileges to “safely and efficiently deliver packages to customers,” the agency said. The certification comes under Part 135 of FAA regulations, which gives Amazon the ability to carry property on small drones “beyond the visual line of sight” of the operator. Amazon said it will use the FAA’s certification to begin testing customer deliveries. The company said it went through rigorous training and submitted…
– Revised curfew; 47 positive cases of COVID-19 in VI ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With many eager to hear whether the Territory will be proceeding on a 24-hour lockdown for the next two weeks, Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert has disclosed that this will not be the case; however, there will be a revised 14-day curfew. Speaking during a live COVID-19 update this morning, September 1, 2020, the Governor said it would have been economically and socially taxing on Government and the people if it was to proceed on another complete lockdown, but urged persons to take the necessary measures…
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College’s Division of Arts, Sciences and General Studies (SVGCC: DASGS) is offering an Associate Degree in Business Management on a part-time evening basis this upcoming 2020/2021 academic year. Maxwell Fergus, Dean of the DASGS, commented that the programme being offered is of a very high quality which can later be used as part of students’ entry requirements for regional and international universities. It also provides a solid theoretical and practical foundation for aspiring business owners and professionals. The programme will span 2 ½ years and includes courses such as Introduction to Business, Small…
(CNN) – Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has asked a judge to dismiss murder charges against him in the death of George Floyd. In court papers Friday, Chauvin’s attorney says there is not probable cause to support charges of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Floyd’s killing sparked protests against systemic racism and police brutality around the world. Meanwhile, prosecutors said Friday that Floyd’s killing was so cruel that they want stricter sentences than recommended by state guidelines if Chauvin and the three other officers involved are found guilty. Floyd died on May 25 after Chauvin knelt on…
The West Indies Women were tested for COVID-19 today shortly after arriving in the UK for their five-match campaign against England next month. The 18-member squad that left the Caribbean on a charter flight on Sunday, will play five T20 Internationals (T20I) against England Women from September 21-30, at the Incora County Ground, Derby. The squad will live, train and play in a “bio-secure” environment during the four weeks of the tour, as part of the comprehensive medical and operations plans to ensure player and staff safety which will restrict movement in and out of the venues. According to Interim…
The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) is urging Vincentians to step up their hurricane preparedness as we approach the official Peak of the Hurricane Season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in its release of its annual August update to the Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, initially issued in May; stated that “atmospheric and oceanic conditions are primed to fuel storm development in the Atlantic, leading to what could be an “extremely active” season”. NOAA also stated that this is one of the most active seasonal forecasts that it has produced in its 22-year history of hurricane outlooks, as the…
(AP) — The head of the World Health Organization is warning that opening up societies too quickly amid the coronavirus pandemic is a “recipe for disaster”. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus advises that “the more control countries have over the virus, the more they can open up”, and insists that countries that are serious about opening up must also be serious about suppressing transmission. “This may seem like an impossible balance, but it’s not,” he told reporters in Geneva. Tedros cited four key points that countries, communities and individuals should focus on: preventing “amplifying events” — as the virus thrives…