Dear Editor, What manner of people are we, to see the suffocation of our Guyanese brothers and sisters in the sugar industry as some of our writers and politicians exhale hot air in the form of words like praxis, uneconomical, impractical; and wax philosophical theorems while entire villages, communities and regions are economically choking — symbolically, metaphorically, and literally — with the unjust termination of sugar workers. Two terminated sugar workers have suffocated themselves so far, evidently collapsing under the weight of poverty, enabled by quote/unquote kith and kin, be…
Read MoreYear: 2018
‘We have done much with what we were given’
…AFC says in defending poor ministerial performance in coalition Govt After facing heavy criticism for its submissive position towards the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), the Alliance For Change (AFC) said that it remained a strong member of the coalition Government and would continue to work to ensure that its views were taken on board. Trotman also defended the poor performance of AFC Ministers within the coalition Government, asserting that while the party was “not perfect”, it has utilised its 12 seats in Parliament to make a significant impact…
Read MoreGeorgetown youth remanded for raping male relative
A 16-year old male from Georgetown was on Wednesday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for his alleged sexual activity with a male relative who was reportedly seven year old at the time. Due to the nature of the crime and the ages involved, the matter was heard in-camera. This newspaper, however, understands the incident was said to have occurred within the month of January 2017. The accused youth will make his next court appearance at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on January 26.
Read MoreShooting incident confirms need for overhaul of City Constabulary, says Mayor
Georgetown Mayor Patricia Chase Green said that the recent shooting incident involving a Lance Corporal of the City Constabulary proved that there should be a greater sense of urgency to have the city police department restructured and to have staffers trained to execute their duties more professionally. “This has brought more than one issue to light and there is a greater need now, more than ever before, to have the constabulary – if not restructured – to have training at all levels. The Town Clerk has started the process of…
Read MoreFarmer on G$175,000 bail for discharging firearm, wounding
A Lindener was granted bail in the total sum of G$175,000 by Magistrate Clive Nurse when he appeared at the Linden Magistrate’s Court, charged with the offences of discharging a firearm and unlawful wounding. Curwin Estwick, a poultry farmer of Lot 943 South Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, Linden, denied both charges after they were read to him. It is alleged that on August 10, 2017, he discharged a loaded firearm at Dillon Batson with intent to maim, disfigure, disable or cause grievous bodily harm. Since there was no objection to bail…
Read MoreNewly-appointed acting Appeal Judge hopes to address backlog
In light of the current shortage of Judges at the Guyana Court of Appeal, President David Granger has appointed University of West Indies (UWI) Lecturer, Dr Christopher Arif Bulkan, as an acting Appeal Judge. However, his temporary appointment will only last six months. The swearing-in ceremony was held at State House on Wednesday and among those present were members of the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) – the body responsible for making the recommendation to the President. In an invited comment, Dr Bulkan told reporters that he looks forward to working…
Read More2 Guyanese, 5 Venezuelans nabbed with illegal fuel
Two Guyanese, along with five Venezuelans, were on Wednesday nabbed by ranks of G Division (Essequibo Coast and Islands) with illegal fuel. They are currently in Police custody assisting with investigations. According to information reaching Guyana Times International, a joint operation was conducted by personnel from the Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) and Police, and around midday they intercepted an unnamed unregistered wooden vessel at the mouth of the Pomeroon River. The vessel was loaded with approximately 100 barrels of gasoline. The captain, along with the other occupants, was arrested.
Read More‘Guyana is about to take off’ – Trotman
Guyanese businesses will have a chance to network and learn from leaders in the oil and gas industry at the inaugural Guyana International Petroleum Business Summit (GIPEX). GIPEX 2018 is being hosted by the Natural Resources Ministry from February 7-9. At a launch on Wednesday at the Marriott Hotel, subject Minister Raphael Trotman noted Guyana “is about to take off”. “We are providing a platform and an opportunity for all of those who speak about local content and the desire to see more of it, to actually shake hands and…
Read MoreDandrade wins Suriname’s Bigi Broki Wacka 10K
Trinidad and Tobago-based Guyanese athlete Lionel D’Anrade got 2018 off to a great start for his homeland flying the Golden Arrowhead high in Suriname over the weekend. He copped his fifth win in the “Bigi Broki Wacka 10K” road race finishing first out of 389 participants in a time of 38 minutes 19 seconds. This was the 38-year-old’s fifth win in the annual event after participating in the competition for the past decade, finishing second on a couple of occasions behind the likes of former National Champions, Cleveland Forde, Cleveland…
Read MoreHetmyer hoping to play his part in ensuring Windies is Number 1 again
BY Akeem Greene Graced with an overwhelming amount of talent Windies newest batting prodigy Shimron Hetmyer knows a successful future lies ahead but it will not come easy and calls for him to further adapt to the rigours of international cricket. While there is no question of the arsenal he posses with the willow, his five Tests to date has yielded a high score of 66 against hosts New Zealand in a series late last year. Batting at number three, the dashing left-hander took a toll on seasoned campaigners Neil…
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