2018 – Page 131 – Guyana Times International

AFC’s Sherod Duncan appointed new Chronicle GM

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Alliance For Change (AFC) Councillor Sherod Duncan has been appointed as the new General Manager for the State-owned newspaper, Guyana Chronicle. The appointment was announced to employees on Tuesday during a staff meeting. Duncan, who is also an AFC councillor for the city of Georgetown, sits as a member of the Board of Directors for the Guyana Chronicle. Much controversy erupted earlier this year with the State-owned newspaper after a decision was taken to fire two popular columnists – Dr David Hinds and Lincon Lewis – who were deemed to…

‘It goes against what we’re trying to achieve’ – Minister Norton

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

The incident involving a nine-year-old student at Mae’s School being prevented from attending class in full traditional Amerindian wear during a Culture Day activity has received the attention of Government, which is now investigating. Indigenous People’s Affairs Minister Sydney Allicock has expressed surprise at the incident, telling media operatives at the sidelines of a meeting at Parliament on Wednesday that it goes against what the Government is trying to do, and that is to bring social cohesion and national unity among all the many ethnics groups, through various efforts. “It…

Independence silencings

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

By Ravi Dev I thought it interesting that one of the persons President Granger decided to honour was Dr Alvin Thompson; who, along with himself and Dr Winston McGowan, edited the massive ‘Themes in African-Guyanese History’ in 2009. Like Granger, Prof Thompson specialises in the history of African Guyanese, and was for decades a Professor of History at UG and UWI. He has made some pertinent comments in the past, which bear repetition in the present, on the silencing of the efforts of Indian Guyanese in the struggle for Guyana’s…

All cultures must be accepted

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

In his speech to the nation to commemorate Guyana’s 52nd Anniversary of Independence, President Granger urged greater protection of the nation’s children, and said, “We need to bequeath to them much more than we inherited from our own parents.” I’m sure the historian in him was not only referring to property and wealth, but also to moral values: ethics; integrity; and tolerance for someone else’s religion, ethnicity and culture. Guyana is a country blessed with rich diversity, but, all too often, some in authority use their positions to discriminate against…

Govt to construct 60 houses in Linden

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

The construction of some 60 houses at Amelia’s Ward, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) by Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), targeting low-income families is expected to commence within a month. Contractors were allowed to bid for the contract in Linden about a week ago and according to Minister within the Communities Ministry, Valerie Yearwood, the project is currently at the tendering stage. Minister Yearwood said 30 flat houses at a cost of G$5.1 million and 30 houses on stilts at a cost of G$6.1 million would be built. According…

13-year-old impregnated by step-father

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…man committed suicide after matter reported Another teenager allegedly fell victim to rape at the hands of her now deceased step- father, who was left to care for the teen while her mother left for vacation in the United States last year. According to reports, the 13-year-old victim told relatives of the instances when she was molested by her mother’s lover, but was ignored after he denied the accusations when confronted. The teen continued to complain to relatives as the man would constantly attack her, but was on several occasions…

Guyana expresses “deep concern” after map appears without Essequibo region

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

In light of two instances on social media where the map of Guyana was depicted without its Essequibo region, the Foreign Affairs Ministry on Monday expressed “deep concern” and asserted that it was “looking into the matter”. The first instance of this image surfacing was on the Facebook page of the American Home and Beauty Centre – a local company – on May 24, 2018, as the business wished Guyanese a “Happy Independence Day” while advertising a “Sale”. However, an ‘Essequibo-less map’ popped up on the website of the State-owned…

Urgent action needed to cushion effects of skyrocketing fuel prices – FITUG

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

In light of spikes in gas prices mobbing from G$215 per litre last week to prices ranging from G$230 to G$250 per litre this week, the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is urging Government to act swiftly on the matter. On Wednesday, the trade union said this sudden hike in fuel prices will burdened consumers. In a strongly worded statement to the media, the union said Government must stop “turning a blind eye to what is taking place” and proactively act in the interest of people. The…

Bartica’s ‘Green Market’ 90 percent complete – Mayor Gifford

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

The Bartica Market restoration project is approximately 90 percent complete. This is according to Mayor Gifford Marshall. According to a report from the Department of Public Information (DPI), Marshall explained, that as the town continues its transformation into a model ‘Green town’, one of the main initiatives has been the G$20Million market restoration project which will be completed soon. Deputy Mayor of Bartica, Kamal Persaud related that several upgrades have been made including the installation of transparent sheets in the roof to provide more natural light, new doors/shutters, six new…

Dr. George Norton

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…Judge encourages defendant to avoid trouble Abraham Brown was on Wednesday freed on a charge of raping a 13-year-old girl which allegedly occurred almost two years ago. Represented by Attorney Adrian Thompson, the accused faced trial over a few days at the Sexual Offences Court in Georgetown. However, after the 12-member jury considered the evidence, they returned a unanimous not guilty verdict, which meant that they disbelieved that Brown sexually penetrated the child on August 28, 2016, in the county of Demerara. After he was freed, Justice Jo-Ann Barlow encouraged…