2017 – Page 182 – Guyana Times International

Revelations about corruption in drug procurement system ‘just the tip of the iceberg’

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

…says Dr Norton The explosive revelations about collusion in the drug procurement system are just the tip of the iceberg in an avalanche of corruption which thrives in the local health sector, former Public Health Minister, Dr George Norton disclosed. “It is much, much more than we can ever imagine. I am going to say this, that report is probably the tip of the iceberg; you’ve got much more information to come,” Dr Norton revealed to Guyana Times International during an exclusive interview at his new office within the Ministry…

Man arrested for stabbing girlfriend’s mother

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

A security guard is now in critical condition at the New Amsterdam Hospital after being stabbed by her daughter’s boyfriend. Injured is Nivonne Aubrey Trim of Number 77 Village Housing Scheme, Corriverton, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), who was stabbed to her chest and hand. Reports are the incident occurred on Monday evening in Corriverton, Berbice, when the woman tried to make peace between her 21-year-old daughter and her 48-year-old boyfriend. Guyana Times International was told that at about 19:30h, the man was drinking with friends when he and his girlfriend…

Horse racing jockey among 2 remanded for murder

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Two persons, including a popular horse racing jockey, were on Tuesday remanded to prison when they appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court, charged with the murder of a fellow villager. The two accused, Jockey Ravindra Ramnauth, also called “Andy”, and Rockey Ramoo were not required to plead to the indictable charge, which stated that on December 29, 2016, at Williamsburg, they murdered Mohan Ball. Police Prosecutor, Inspector Orin Joseph told the court that the prosecution needed more time to clear up three points, which the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)…

Prisoner stabbed in holding cell at G/town Magistrate’s Court

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

A prisoner was on Thursday morning rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital after he was stabbed while in the holding cell of the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court. Reports indicate that 34-year-old Colvin Johnson was a facing murder charges and was remanded. He was supposed to appear before a Magistrate on Thursday. However, details surrounding the incident remain unclear as his cell mates are not willing to clarify what transpired. The prisoner was visibly battered and suffered a stab wound to his abdomen as well as a broken nose. He is presently…

Officials launch probe into fire at West Dem bond

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

A fire early Wednesday morning completely razed a building which was converted into a storage bond at Patentia, West Bank Demerara (WBD). Reports are the fire started at about 06:30h at a Lot 21 East Patentia Housing Scheme building, which was recently converted into a bond. Guyana TimesInternational was told that mostly electronic items and cosmetics were stored in the bond. At the time of the fire, two vehicles were parked in the yard – one of which bore no registration plates. Both vehicles were torched by the fire. This…

Former cop recalls seeing accused on night of attack

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

As the Bartica Massacre trial at the High Court continues, former Policeman Carl Methuram testified that he identified two of the co-accused who carried out the February 17, 2008 attack. Taking the stand on Wednesday afternoon, the witness pointed out that on June18, 2008, he went to an identification (ID) parade at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters where he picked out the fifth person in the line-up. At Wednesday’s court session, this individual was pointed out as Mark “Royden” Williams. Methuram further told the court that on November 9,…

Red House is about Dr Jagan who was instrumental in our country’s development

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, Please allow me to weigh in on the Red House fiasco, which unfolded when the APNU/PNC/AFC Government pushed ahead with an asset recovery effort. Glaringly, such a drama is a demonstration of how Government ignored the rule of law in preference for absolute power when it attempted to illegally purge the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre (CJRC) from the Red house. On December 29, Government demanded that the CJRC must quit tenancy within 48 hours. One day later, Government iron-fisted the CJRC when it invaded the premises in a…

The poor and middle class will feel the pain of drug shortages

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, During the period 2007 to the end of 2011 the management of Drugs and Supplies saw real and credible success and it was because we had the systems and leadership focus that were geared towards improving the supply and delivery of medicines and supplies to all ten Regions in Guyana. Under the guidance of Minister Ramsammy, we worked closely with our partners to ensure that we build a supply chain system that would ensure 100 per cent availability of vital medicines and 90 per cent of all other…

Guyanese are struggling to make ends meet under the present Administration

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, Time and time again, the APNU/AFC Government has been accused of giving with one hand, while taking much more with the other. We’ve see this strategy unfold with the Administration increasing Old Age Pension from G$13,000 to what it is now G$19,000. But on the other hand, they took away the electricity and water subsidies that pensioners enjoyed under the PPP/C Administration, leaving our senior citizens to pay their own utility bills. They have improved transportation for children in a few selected communities, allowing them easier access to…

We must strive to achieve a unified country

January 16, 2017 TIMES INT'L

…says Norton as he lauds Chinese contributions to nation’s development With Guyana observing its first Chinese Arrival Day today (January 12), newly appointed Social Cohesion Minister, Dr George Norton has reflected on the contributions of one of the country’s six peoples, while urging greater unity among Guyanese. This observance of the 164th anniversary of the arrival of the Chinese was announced earlier this month by President David Granger and according to Minister Norton, it was a significant move given the substantial contributions the Chinese have made to the country since…