Entries for January 11-12, 2021
USA POLITICS: “This is Not The True America” – WE SHOULD STOP PRETENDING! – New York Times video
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USA Politics: Why The Democrats Should Not Impeach Donald Trump – Simon Jenkins | The Guardian
The wiser move would be to let Trump drift into exile, not stoke the sense of grievance among his base
There is a good reason for America’s Congress to humiliate Donald Trump this week, just days from his end of term. His incitement of violence against the Capitol merits his instant removal, as it does the alternative of impeachment. It would be a signal to the world that America is ashamed of this man and sees him as a mistake, a blip, a passing nightmare. The world should sigh with relief.
BEYOND THAT, ALL REASONS FOR REMOVING TRUMP ARE BAD ONES. They would deflect attention from Joe Biden’s victory and transition into office. And they would run a bigger risk. Continue reading →
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Moray House Trust: Guyana’s Oil: Priorities for 2021 – Virtual Event – January 16, 2021
Moray House Trust warmly invites to you to attend our fourth virtual event:
Title: Guyana’s Oil: Priorities for 2021
Panel: Dr. Vincent Adams, Dr. Janette Bulkan, Christopher Ram
Date: Saturday 16th January 2021
Time: 4.00 pm Guyana time [3.00 pm Toronto & New York, 8.00 pm UK].
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Guyanese Patriots with a Passion for Progress — by Francis Quamina Farrier
— by Francis Quamina Farrier
While there are those Guyanese who say openly that they have given up on the country of their birth, there are those who not only “Talk the talk” but certainly “Walk the Walk” in a very positive way. So when last have you walked along the Main Street Avenue in downtown Georgetown and observed the renaissance taking place? There are citizens who are working diligently to make it more and more as pleasant a walk as possible for citizens and tourists as well.
One such citizen is businessman Stanley Ming. “The avenue along Main Street between Middle and New Market Streets, west of the President’s official residence, has become a very popular venue for photography during the year-round celebrations of weddings, anniversaries and special occasions.” noted Stanley Ming, the General Manager of Mings Products and Services Limited. Continue reading →
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Local authority tax compliance should be mandatory for business transactions – City Mayor
City Mayor Ubraj Narine.
Jan 10, 2021 – Kaieteur News – City Mayor, Ubraj Narine, has proposed making local authority tax compliance for business transactions as part of efforts to curtail the issue with businesses defaulting on payment of rates and taxes.
During a press briefing at City Hall on Friday, Narine explained that the proposal is to help give the various Councils some sort of authority and leverage to collect their dues. He noted that the problem with rates and tax collection is a universal one in the various local authority districts. The issue has resulted in the municipality losing billions in revenue. Continue reading →
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COVID-19: ‘I’m not an anti-vaxxer, but…’ US health workers’ vaccine hesitancy raises alarm
The Guardian – January 10, 2021
With up to 40% of frontline workers in LA county refusing Covid-19 inoculation experts warn that understanding and persuasion are needed.
Susan, a critical care nurse based in Alaska, has been exposed to Covid-19 multiple times and has watched scores of people die from the illness. But she did not want to get the vaccination when she learned it would soon be available. Continue reading →