By Richard Kistnen, Esq. – The City Council of New York City recently passed two pieces of legislation that may help illegal immigrants from being held in detention by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”). The two bills, Bill Number 982-A-2012 and Bill Number 989-A-2012 were presented to the City Council for a vote, and both were passed. The bills are next expected to be presented to Mayor Michael Bloomberg for signing into law. The legislation is intended to reduce the number of immigrants that are detained by ICE, especially…
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Court humbles opposition’s arrogance, vindictiveness – President
In wake of a final and binding ruling by acting Chief Justice Ian Chang that the National Assembly, not being Parliament, has no jurisdiction to negate the powers of any member, President Donald Ramotar believes the government has been taking the right course of action all along. The ruling follows a no-confidence motion piloted by opposition leader David Granger and passed by the House on July 30, 2012 against Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee following the death of three protesters in Linden on July 18, 2012, over the now shelved…
Read MoreCoI exposes opposition’s ‘crooked’ allegations against Rohee – Teixeira
Three days after the Linden Commission of Inquiry (CoI) released its report about the deaths of three Lindeners who were slain on July 18, 2012, the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/ C) said it is pleased with the report submitted on the investigations. The report fully clears Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee of any involvement in the events that led to the tragic incident. PPP/C central executive member Gail Teixeira at a press conference at Freedom House on Saturday emphasised that the findings of the CoI as stated in its…
Read MoreGuyana, Trinidad sign energy agreement
Trinidad and Tobago (TT) Energy Minister Kevin Ramnarine and his Guyanese counterpart Robert Persaud on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote greater cooperation in energy and energy related matters. The signing took place following the official opening ceremony for the ministerial session of Caricom’s 41st special meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on Energy, at the Hyatt Regency. Persaud is one of several energy ministers from Caricom member states attending the meeting. He and Minister Ramnarine took the opportunity to deepen and strengthen…
Read MoreMexico, Guyana celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations
President Donald Ramotar and Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett have extended congratulations to the government and people of Mexico on the 40th anniversary since the two countries established diplomatic relations. In his message to his Mexican counterpart Enrique Peña Nieto, President Ramotar said the foundation of the relations between Guyana and Mexico is firmly built on the principles of solidarity, strategic partnership and a steadfast dedication “towards the improvement of the lives of our peoples”. “I therefore wish to take this opportunity to express the sincere gratitude of the government and…
Read MoreSome a dem ah holler…
Satiricus was very upset at the way the Muckraker KN had insulted the members of the Private Section Committee (PSC). Some new columnist has dared to say all kind of nasty things about these goodly gentlemen who were single-handedly developing this country. They were even so bold to call names. Satiricus was an old journalistic hack and he knew this was not the usual way for even the Muckraker to act. The PSC had fumed: “The disgraceful publication of this rubbish displays the worst form of gutter journalism and completely…
Read MoreGuyana’s success at cattle embryo transfer above world average – Dr Ramsammy
BY KRISTEN MACKLINGAM – Government spends billions of dollars in the agriculture sector each year and continues to place major focus on improving the number and quality of livestock locally. To date, 20 calves have been produced through the embryo transfer method which began in Guyana about a year ago. The Agriculture Ministry through the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) introduced embryo transfer in 2012 as a method to improve the quality of breeds in the livestock industry. Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy last Thursday, along with officials of the…
Read MoreTeam deployed to probe RUSAL explosion
Thirteen persons were injured last Saturday after an explosive went off at the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (RUSAL) in Kwakwani as it was being transported in a 4-Runner. The incident occurred just before noon. Ten of the injured were reportedly air-dashed to the Georgetown Public Hospital while the other three were taken to the Kwakwani Hospital but were subsequently transferred to the Linden Hospital Complex. An official of the bauxite company told this newspaper that he was made aware of the incident via a telephone call, but by the…
Read MoreBrassington maintains no law was violated in Marriott project
Head of the Privatisation Unit and executive director of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL), Winston Brassington on Friday clarified that nowhere in the contract between Atlantic Hotel Inc (AHI) and Shanghai Construction Group (SCG) states that labour for the construction of the Marriott Hotel has to be exclusively imported. This was in response to misinformation being peddled that as part of the company’s contract, only Chinese workers must be brought to work on the Marriott. He explained that a clause was added to the section of the…
Read MoreGGMC to help small miners find alternative to mercury
Mercury-free mining is already becoming a reality in Guyana: the screening plant being used by Mulgravian Ventures Guyana Incorporated was showcased in mid February, but for the small to medium-scale miner with minimal manpower, the transition will be more difficult. The Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) said it will help to facilitate the process by exposing these miners to suitable alternative methods. GGMC Commissioner Rickford Vieira noted that the implementation of appropriate technology was critical to encourage growth in the sector and keep it competitive globally. He stated that…
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