Kevin Bennett of Sixth Avenue, Bartica was on Monday remanded to prison by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry when he appeared before her at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court One, charged with attempted murder. Bennett was not required to plead to the indictment, which stated that on December 26, at Kumaka Landing, North West District, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Delon Jones with the intention of committing murder. According to police prosecutor Stephen Telford, Jones operates a shop in the Kumaka area, and on the day in question, the defendant approached…
Read MoreYear: 2011
Ramjattan says fate of Guyana in hands of citizens
Chairman of the Alliance For Change, Khemraj Ramjattan, said 2011 must “see us being the masters of our individual destinies, doing that which is right and just and befitting our human dignity and morality.” In a New Year’s Day message, Ramjattan said previous years have seen this clichéd wish not being truly fulfilled for whatever reasons. “However, let us together make it happen this time around, notwithstanding the severe constraints and challenging hurdles we will face, and which oftentimes we self-impose.” He said that, when Guyanese jointly and individually pursue…
Read MoreCorbin dubs 2011 ‘Year of Redemption’
The People’s National Congress leader, Robert Corbin, has said in a New Year’s message that, like 2010, 2011 is a year when Guyanese must break the chains that have hindered the country’s progress towards genuine human, economic, and social development. “It is a year that must be for Guyanese ‘The Year of Redemption’.” Despite being spared the wrath of natural disasters, Guyanese have, nevertheless, experienced the disaster of poor governance, he said. Corbin said the government’s action towards the workers at RUSAL in Kwakwani was disrespectful, and the Labour Ministry…
Read MorePPP promises to work harder in 2011 to transform Guyana
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has extended best wishes to all Guyanese for a peaceful, prosperous, and happy 2011. In a message to mark the occasion, the party said 2010 had been marked by more achievements in Guyana. “The economy grew despite the difficult international economic situation, social services were expanded, and democracy further consolidated. More of our people have moved into their own homes in the past year. Our country has been building at a very rapid rate.” According to the party, internationally, Guyana has received a lot of…
Read MoreU.S. Army & Marines team up with GABPC for toy drive
By Natasha Waldron Anthony Once again, the Guyanese and American Business and Professional Council (GABPC) was little old St. Nick to hundreds of unfortunate children in New York this holiday season. GABPC, a not-for-profit organization registered in the United States, hosted its annual Toys For Tots drive in partnership with the U.S. Army and Marines and Ena’s Driving School to bring Christmas cheer to the children. GABPC’s Executive Director Shanie Persaud said that, despite the current economic downturn, the kindness and compassion of those who assist in the toy drive…
Read MorePSC predicts growth in productive sectors
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has termed the year 2010 as very successful in various aspects of its intervention and programme; and has, further, predicted growth in all the productive sectors: business investments, employment creation, and profits, due to a stable economy. A 2.9 per cent growth of the Gross Domestic Product had been predicted for 2010. However, this has been affected by the fluctuation of sugar production for the year, and the PSC has warned that there will be need for continued work in the sugar sector to build…
Read MoreLet 2011 be a year of greater development
Dear Editor, Let me take this opportunity to, first of all, wish you and your entire staff at Guyana Times International a Happy New Year. May the new year bring each and every one of you great happiness, lots of prosperity and good health. Secondly, I wish to say thank you to you for publishing my letters over the year. It is good to know that Guyanese are given full freedom to express themselves and be voices of dissent. When newspapers allow us to do this, it brings much needed…
Read MoreMay the hard work and perseverance of Guyanese bear fruit
Dear Editor, As Guyanese look forward to the New Year, here’s hoping that every joy, happiness, peace and prosperity come their way. These wishes are intended to my fellow Guyanese because they are a lovely people who deserve the best. Every time a new year comes around, it is a reminder that, as a people, they have come this far, have survived many challenges, and have worked hard in developing their country. As they look back at 2010, the challenges and troubles should teach them lessons, so that in the…
Read MoreWhat is the ACB doing about the vulgarity shown on TV?
Dear Editor, A few months ago, the ACB banned the playing of “rum songs” from the air, citing that it was harmful to society. The committee, which is the so-called television watchdog, is a toothless poodle; and it befuddles the mind as to what purpose it really serves. Many decent-minded citizens are against the airing of the “rum songs”, so that move by the ACB is a good one. But is the ACB seeing and hearing only these kinds of songs? Are they watching enough television, and all the television…
Read MoreAll-day education channel for March launch – Baksh
The Education Ministry Multi-Media Centre, from which a 24-hour educational channel will operate, has already been established and staffed, Education Minister Shaik Baksh said on Friday. He said that the channel will become operational by March this year. The Multi-Media Centre was set up in the compound of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD) located at Kingston. The centre aims to promote distance learning in the education system. Its main activity is the channel, which will cover the entire country.”It will be using satellite communication technology so all…
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