City Magistrate Judy Latchman remanded to prison a 50-year-old resident of Oronoque Street, Georgetown, when he appeared to answer to two charges of narcotics possession. It is alleged that Mark Stephens on March 24, 2017, at Da Silva Street, Kitty, Georgetown, had in his possession six grams of cannabis plus an additional 70 grams of the drug for the purpose of trafficking. The fisherman denied the charges. When asked why Stephens was charged separately with regard to the offences, the prosecution related to the court that the man had initially…
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Former Secretary General to UNESCO, Carmen Jarvis dies
Guyana’s former UNESCO Secretary General, Carmen Jarvis, 91, died on Wednesday evening in the United States. Following is a statement issued by her daughter. It is with the deepest sadness and a full heart that Alison and I announce that our dear mother Carmen Enid Peterkin Jarvis, made her transition early last evening in Atlanta, GA. She passed peacefully in her sleep. My mother was a phenomenal woman – a tower of love and strength to her immediate and extended family and a shining example of godly womanhood. She shared…
Read MoreOpposition says civil society finding it difficult to satisfy President’s criteria for GECOM chair
Following several rounds of consultations, civil society groups have made several submissions with regard to their nominees for the chairmanship of the Guyana Elections Commissions (GECOM) to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Opposition. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo had on March 21, met with 55 representatives of 33 civil society organisations, which included leaders of the Christian, Hindu and Muslim faiths; the Private Sector, the Guyana Trades Union Congress and the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana; Amerindian organisations, the National Toshaos Council and the Justice Institute. During the consultation…
Read MoreGuyanese in NY remember Cheddi and Janet Jagan
By Vishnu Bisram The Guyanese American diaspora (from greater New York area) held a seminar and cultural variety programme last Sunday afternoon in tribute to the late former Presidents Cheddi Jagan and Janet Jagan in Richmond Hill, Queens to celebrate his (Cheddi) 99th birth anniversary and to memorialize and commemorate the 20th anniversary since his death and 9th anniversary since her (Janet) death. Glowing tributes were paid to both former Presidents in their role as freedom fighters; first against the colonial rulers and subsequently against the PNC dictatorship. Some dozen…
Read MorePolicies that hurt
The most recent report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after a visit here by a high-level team from that institution has once again vindicated the position of various stakeholders that the economy is in tatters and the coalition Government must act with haste if it were to lessen the impact its policy decisions, taken over the past months, would have on the masses. The IMF, in its 2017 Concluding Statement detailing its findings on Guyana’s economic outlook, as part of its annual consultations under Article IV of the…
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…Opposition calls for “full disclosure” on controversial G$605M drug purchase …several questions submitted for Health Minister to answer in Parliament The Opposition Peoples Progressive Party Civic is calling for “full disclosure” in relation to the over G$605 million emergency drug purchase for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and has moved to have the subject minister provide answers to a raft on questions on the matter, in the National Assembly. This publication understands that the questions were submitted to the Parliament, seeking written answers from Minister Volda Lawrence on general…
Read MoreHero CPL 2017 launches with eye-catching Draft
The fifth instalment of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) launched in spectacular fashion in Barbados on Friday morning as the Player Draft concluded with some eye-catching movement across all six franchises. The great Sir Garfield Sobers joined the assembled guests, dignitaries, sponsors and international media to help launch the biggest party in sport. This year each squad’s Player budget is $750,000 (USD). In addition to an unlimited group of retained players, once more there is a guaranteed roster spot for a Young West Indies emerging player as well as…
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CONCACAF boss optimistic about infrastructural development in Guyana
By Akeem Greene It has just been nine-months in office for Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani and on his first visit to Guyana on Tuesday expressed optimism about the future of football in the South American nation. Montagliani’s viewpoint stems from the fact that the government through the National Sports Commission (NSC) has expressed a willingness to support the game especially in helping to develop facilities. “One of the biggest issues in CONCACAF is that you have struggle with facilities and those…
Read MoreTwenty years of Style
In celebration of her 20 years in the fashion industry, local doyenne of fashion, Sonia Noel,recently launched a collection of skirts with her signature lattice designs. “It is a blessing to be able to reach this juncture – which was no smooth sailing. It took a combination of navigational skills to outmanoeuvre hurdles,and a resilience to literally row my own boat when the waters got rough.But my faith in God got me to two decades in style.I am particularly proud of being able to use the platform of fashion to…
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