Year: 2018

National cyclist Alanzo Greaves, who seems to be in the habit of assaulting his wife, found himself before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yet again for the same offence. He appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore and had the assault charge dismissed when his spouse, Janelle Cox-Greaves refused to go ahead with the matter. The charge against him stated that on January 28, 2018 at Garnett Street, Kitty in addition to assaulting Cox-Greaves, he caused G$205,200 worth of damage to her vehicle. According to the facts of the matter, Greaves and Cox-Greaves…

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A Craig Street, Campbellville, Georgetown couple are now in the custody of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) following the discovery of over one kilogram of cocaine in their home. Based on reports received, ranks of the drug enforcement unit swooped down on the property on Tuesday where they conducted a search during which the cocaine was discovered. Upon the discovery, the owners – Andre Gomes, called “Zipper” and his wife – were arrested. They are expected to be charged shortly. Guyana Times International understands that a quantity of cash, jewellery…

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– as President accredits new Ambassador The signing of an agreement for the export of Guyana’s rice to Cuba has set the stage for increased trade and collaboration between the two States. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba was also inked as a show of deeper relations between the countries. And with Guyana and Cuba well-placed to further strengthen economic cooperation, President David Granger on Wednesday accredited Havana’s new Ambassador, Narciso Reinaldo…

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…as impact from closure of sugar industry begins to take toll The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is the next large-scale institution in Guyana that will “go belly up” – a direct result of the current management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), which for all intents and purposes is being sold off. This dire prediction was outlined by Economic Advisor to the Opposition, Dr Peter Ramsaroop. “The President or his Finance Minister clearly did not think through the long-term impact of shutting down an entire industry placing thousands on the…

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…after more than 30 years of service to the GPF With just a few months remaining before his retirement, Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud said the legacy he will leave behind is reflected in the work he had done for over 30 years in the Guyana Police Force. The Top Cop, who is expected to retire sometime in April, made this comment on Wednesday when asked about his legacy. “I’m not into making a legacy, my entire work in the Force was to address to issues to meet the objective of…

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…as Lusignan, Bartica massacres placed on back burner The Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the Lindo Creek Massacre of 2008 which claimed the lives of eight miners was officially sworn in on Wednesday, with a retired judge who is the father of a sitting Minister of Government being the lone commissioner handpicked for the job. Retired Justice Donald Trotman, 80, took the oath of office before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan in the presence of Minister of State, Joseph Harmon at the Ministry of the Presidency. Trotman is the father of…

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…Jagdeo says of Govt ministers’ meetings with sugar workers Meetings held with citizens in the sugar belt last Friday and chaired by several Cabinet ministers, including Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, have been described as a master public relations strategy which was just a regurgitation of more failed promises and political rhetoric, Opposition Leader and General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo has said. Jagdeo told media operatives at a press conference on Saturday that the meetings were a desperate attempt by the coalition Government to show that…

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