2019 – Page 103 – Guyana Times International

Guyana’s Opposition Leader wants elections within 2 – 3 months

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Following the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) validation of the No-Confidence Motion on Tuesday, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has rejected the November timeline put forward by President David Granger for holding elections. The Opposition Leader insisted that elections must be held in two to three months. Jagdeo made this pronouncement at a press conference called shortly after the CCJ handed down its decision. According to Jagdeo, President David Granger’s insistence on a November 2019 date for calling elections, which he referenced in an address to the nation after the ruling,…

Single father starts campaign against domestic violence

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

By: Davina Ramdass At a time when domestic violence, particularly violence against women, is becoming an epidemic in Guyana with very few strides made in curbing the issue, one man is doing his part by sparking conversations about domestic violence. Randy Shepherd, a single father of one, has always been very passionately against violence against women. This passion led him to start a campaign dubbed “Men Against Domestic Violence’, which is seeking to reduce the number of women being brutally abused and even murdered by their spouses through sensitisation. Shepherd…

CCJ urges Guyana’s political leaders to find consensus on way forward

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…to reconvene on June 24 for consequential orders By Jarryl Bryan In the wake of its landmark ruling upholding the No Confidence Motion, many are questioning whether the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will order that elections be held by a certain date. But according to the court, parties will be given time to make submissions before it issues any orders. This was communicated by CCJ President, Justice Adrian Saunders, when he delivered the ruling from his bench on Tuesday. According to Saunders, parties will present their submissions on June…

Blazing the trial in the game and at home – chess’ – Wendell Meusa

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

By Jemima Holmes Stories are often told of young students who become so attached to their female teachers that once in a blue moon instead of saying ‘Teacher…’ or ‘Miss…’ the word ‘mommy’ comes out. These instances are often a testament to how close teacher and student can be. What most people don’t realise is that the same goes for male teachers or in the world of sport, coaches. Whenever we sit down to catch a game of cricket or football or even indulge in a riveting game of chess,…

Dangerous signals from Govt

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The rulings of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on the December 21, 2018 No-Confidence Motion (NCM) and the appointment of Justice James Patterson as Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are without ambiguity. In simple and clear language, the Court declared that the NCM was properly passed; Mr Charrandas Persaud’s vote was valid with the right to vote against his party; 33 is a majority needed and Justice Patterson’s appointment was unconstitutional. The decisions were a stinging rebuke of the Government’s arguments especially its laughable and absurd theory…

Use of ecstasy in Guyana’s school a “worrying situation” – CANU

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has commended the teachers and other administrators who report the use of illicit drugs, such as ecstasy, in schools, but, at the same time, urged them to also report the matter to the Education Ministry. Deputy Head of CANU, Lesley Ramlall recently told media operatives that while his office was tasked with handling such matters, the mere fact that children were involved meant that the Education Ministry must be notified. “We have seen a lot of schools reporting cases directly to us whenever they do…

Ranks trained to care for companion animals

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Mounted Branch and the K-9 Section have been trained in caring for companion animals. The lecture and training session was recently conducted by the Veterinary Embedded Health Engagement Team from the US Army, GPF said. Captain Isavelida Goodearly, along with Captain Dr. Leiland Im (Veterinarian) and her assistant Veterinarian in training, Mc Kenna Frazier demonstrated the usage of first aid kit, dressing a wound/injury and properly restraining the companion animal during operations. According to the GPF, the ranks were sensitised about animal healthcare…

Guyana featured on cover of int’l travel magazine

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Guyana has scored the coveted spot on the cover of the June/July 2019 issue of the international Travel Agent Magazine, as the country continues to make leaps in the tourism sector, the Department of Public Information (DPI) reported. The cover of this edition of the magazine features the majestic Kaieteur Falls, the world’s largest single-drop waterfall. The edition features a special report on Guyana, by writer Adam Leposa, who tells of his “first-hand look at the intriguing, emerging destination of Guyana”. Leposa acknowledged the work being done to improve the…

ICD urges Guyanese leaders to demonstrate political maturity in moving forward

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The International Center for Democracy (ICD) in a statement on Thursday said that the rulings by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), on Tuesday, paves the way for the political parties in Guyana to work together and find common ground on the way forward. It urged that all stakeholders should therefore seize the opportunity by demonstrating political maturity and responsible behavior in finding solutions to the problems ahead. “Like other stakeholders, the ICD urges the leaders in Guyana to seize the opportunity provided by the CCJ in this interim period…

Berbice taxi driver found dead next to submerged car

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The lifeless body of a Corentyne taxi driver was on Monday pulled out of the Lesbeholden Canal, Black Bush Polder, Berbice. The body of 39-year-old Lynsey Grant of Lot 52 Adventure Public Road, Corentyne was found next to his submerged car. The man had reportedly been missing since Sunday afternoon. According to his wife, Natasa Rambarose, her husband was last seen at Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder about 18:00h on Sunday and was expected home less than an hour later, but did not show up. “I became a little worried when…