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U.S. deports numerous Caribbean nationals for minor offences – report
A significant number of Caribbean nationals had been deported after committing minor infractions, including traffic violations, according to an analysis of internal U.S. Government records since President Barack Obama assumed office. The figures showed that two-thirds of the nearly two million … [Read More...]
NY Mayor announces ‘Children’s Cabinet’ to improve child safety
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced the creation of the New York City Children’s Cabinet, a multi-agency initiative to bolster communication among city agencies and develop strategies for a holistic approach to a child’s safety and well-being. The plan to assemble a Children’s Cabinet came … [Read More...]
Professor Girvan’s passing is an immense loss to the Caribbean – President Ramotar
Guyana on Thursday mourned the passing of well-respected Caribbean integrationist and United Nations Good Officer in the border controversy with Venezuela, Professor Norman Girvan. “For Guyana, we valued the wisdom which he brought to the Good Offices Process as the Personal Representative of the … [Read More...]
National Assembly approves Gy$6B for sugar industry
After intense grilling by the combined parliamentary Opposition, the Gy$6 billion subvention for the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) was approved by both sides on Wednesday evening as the National Assembly commenced consideration of the Gy$220 billion 2014 Budget Estimates. In addition, the … [Read More...]
News
Roopnaraine willing to testify at Rodney Inquiry
Leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr Rupert Roopnaraine said he would freely participate in the Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry (CoI), should he be approached by the Secretariat. However, the party leader has revealed that he has not yet received an invitation from any member of … [Read More...]
Kidnapped businessman found murdered in cemetery
Foulis, East Coast Demerara (ECD) auto spares dealer Rajendra “Sunil” Singh, who was kidnapped last Saturday evening was on Wednesday morning found with his throat slit and a bullet wound to his head in the Le Repentir Cemetery. The discovery was made around 10:15h. Forty-year-old Singh, of Lot … [Read More...]
“Become the best soldier you can” – GDF Chief of Staff urges new recruits
It was a resounding no-show of hands when Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips, asked assembled recruits of the GDF’s Basic Recruit Course (BRC) the question, “who wants to go home?” Brigadier Phillips was, at the time, addressing the recruits prior to formally … [Read More...]
No conviction for sex crimes in two years
- Nandlall blames jury system, witnesses There has not been a single conviction for sexual offences in Guyana since 2011 – a situation which Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall described as alarming and blamed the archaic jury system as well as reluctant witnesses for the problem. For the … [Read More...]
Arts & Culture
‘Chavez Was Here’ photographic exhibition on at Castellani House
In honour of the death and life of former President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, the National Art Gallery, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, hosted a … [Read More...]
History
Guyana’s Cannons
Cannons like guns, came with the arrival of Europeans to the West Indies who brought these instruments to terrify the people into subjugation and a new way of life. For the Europeans, cannons were the … [Read More...]
Fashion
Local collection awes Barbados’ fashion elite
Fashion collection First Resort, under the Mariska's Designs label by Sonia Noel, certainly was a show-stealer at the recently held “Colours of Fashion” event in Barbados. In an interview with … [Read More...]
Sports
Team manager confident Guyana will bounce back from defeats
– Shiv Chanderpaul returns after injury By Rajiv Bisnauth Guyana’s Team Manager Alvin Johnson remains positive his side can bounce back in the current West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) Regional Four-Day Tournament, despite two consecutive defeats. He, however, was unable to … [Read More...]
Guyanese sprinters bow out at World Indoor semis
Guyanese Adam Harris, who is based in the U.S., crashed out of the World Indoor Championships held in Poland on Saturday in the semifinal round of the men’s 60 metres dash. Harris, who finished second to Dwain Chambers of Great Britian in his heat, had the slowest reaction time of 0.161s out of … [Read More...]
Limacol CPL expands to St Kitts and Nevis
The Warner Park in St Kitts and Nevis has been chosen as the host for six group phase matches, the semi-finals and final of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2014 tournament. The venue, which was originally built for the 2007 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup, with an 8,000 … [Read More...]
Entertainment
Organic designs
Fashion designer Natasha David encapsulates the rich and vibrant culture of the indigenous people of Guyana in her newest collection. Natasha was born in Georgetown but grew up in a small village on the Venezuelan border called Imbotero where she received her primary school education. Her family … [Read More...]
Guyana creating waves at CARIFESTA celebrations
CARIFESTA XI picked up speed on Saturday with the start of the Grand Cultural Market where the participating countries set up booths in the literary, visual and culinary arts, and fashion displays. Guyana has the largest collection of booths. Other countries’ booths showcased displays of craft, … [Read More...]
Miss TT wins International Jamzone Pageant.
By Umadevi Bux - Trinidadian, Breige Wilson, 23, was early Wednesday morning crowned Miss Jamzone International after an exhilarating four-hour contest held at the National Cultural Centre. Meanwhile, Guyana’s Alicia Bess, 23, came in as first runner-up; Curacao’s Marvia Laurence, 28, as the … [Read More...]
Features
The Orchid Foundation
-A mandate to empower The mission of the Orchid Foundation is to empower individuals, especially women, to become independent and improve their lives through vital life skills programmes. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Indra Constantine noted that the foundation is a … [Read More...]
German’s Restaurant to be featured on BBC
The world will soon know about German’s Restaurant’s healing cow-heel soup when it will be featured on the BBC World News. As part of its coverage of the Guyana leg of the Queen's Baton Relay, ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, BBC World News selected German’s Restaurant for a video … [Read More...]
Caring For Others
Caring For Others, Inc. (CFO) is a human services organisation, established in November 2001, which provides meaningful improvement in quality of life and economic opportunity for low-income individuals and families. Founded by Eslene Richmond-Shockley, from Nabaclis, East Coast Demerara, the … [Read More...]
Travel & Tourism
Exploring Fairview
Located in Region Nine on the banks of the mighty Essequibo River, Fairview is the only indigenous community within the Iwokrama preserve. Also known as Kurupukari, Fairview is an Amerindian village whose residents are mostly from the Macushi tribe that live mainly by hunting or fishing, or … [Read More...]
Picturesque Potaro River
A journey along the Potaro River reveals scenic views of mountains, dense forest and stunning waterfalls. A tributary of Essequibo River, the source of the Potaro is in the Mount Ayanganna area of the Pakaraima Mountains in the North Rupununi savannahs. Majestic waterfalls are found on the … [Read More...]
Moruca
In Moruca in Region One, there is a cluster of small Amerindian villages which, during the rainy season, become islands in the savannah. One such village is Santa Rosa. The village spreads out in the savannah wetlands along a 10-mile stretch of the Moruca River. In Santa Rosa, stands the … [Read More...]
