Year: 2019

‘Probe stalled’

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…Ramjattan says no solid evidence to extradite Charrandas Persaud The probe into the bribery allegations and movement of gold against former Alliance For Change Member of Parliament Charrandass Persaud is at a standstill as investigators have not obtained substantial evidence in the matter. This disclosure was made by Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan on Wednesday, when he told reporters that the police have failed to obtain a statement from Persaud and there is not enough evidence for him to be extradited to Guyana. “Charrandass left and the investigators were…

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Jagdeo rubbishes “fake poll”

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…challenges President to “call the elections if you are so popular” Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has dismissed a recent opinion poll showing that President David Granger has a high 94% approval ratings among party supporters. Jagdeo called the Coalition-sponsored poll “fake”, noting that APNU/AFC Government should call elections if they are so confident. The Opposition Leader made this comment at this weekly press conference on Thursday, where he claimed that the poll was conducted by the Coalition Government out of desperation. According to Jagdeo, the release of the poll…

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“Exciting time to be in Guyana”

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…US Envoy says as country prepares for first oil US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has called for the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association to ensure the success of its sovereign wealth fund known as the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) as Guyana prepares for first oil in 2020. Ambassador Lynch issued the call at the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association’s 87th annual luncheon on Wednesday in New Amsterdam, Berbice. Ambassador Lynch noted that the Chamber of Commerce needed to embrace its role in engaging with stakeholders…

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Guyanese observe Indian Arrival Day in New York

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By Dr. Vishnu Bisram Hundreds clad in traditional attire turned out for the annual East Indian Arrival Day celebration in the heart of the Indo-Caribbean community in Queens. The celebration was organized by Indo Caribbean Federation. The celebration involved a male and female singing competition as well as a female dancing contest. Other accomplished singers from the Indo Caribbean Community also entertained the crowd. There was a pageant involving modeling and talent (dancing and singing) and a Miss Indo-Caribbean Federation was Queen chosen. Lolita Singh and Colleen Chattergoon coordinated the…

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Bus operators strike as condition of Linden-Lethem road worsens

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Some minibus operators who ply the Mahdia and Lethem routes were forced to halt their services until the weather pattern and the state of the road improves. The road, according to the operators, is almost impassible as a result of the persistent heavy rainfalls. On Monday, minibus owner Calvin Drakes told Guyana Times International that his driver was forced to park the bus because the road had become worse over the past few days. “The truth is, he can’t make a trip for now at all…if you see what is…

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The Guyanese diaspora can help to develop a world-class economy

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Dear Editor, The Guyana Diaspora is Guyana’s second state. The population of the diaspora is almost as large as the entire population of our homeland. This has been because of direct migration and the existence of second- and third-generation Guyanese. This unique situation has great competitive advantages for Guyana: Guyanese in the homeland, in the United States, and in Canada. With such a distribution of our population, we can create great opportunities to harness the diaspora’s potential. There is the need to develop comprehensive strategic plans for solutions to national…

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Goldsmith charged for 2013 murder

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Muammar Jabbar, also known as Christopher Haynes, on Monday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for the 2013 murder of Tolasicy Marshall of James St, Albouystown, Georgetown. Jabbar, who had been on the run from Police and wreaking havoc in Berbice, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus and was not required to plead to the charge. The Police stated that on August 20, 2013 at James Street, Albouystown, he murdered Marshall. The court heard that Jabbar, a father of two, was charged in Berbice for his involvement in…

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TravelSpan: Celebrating 25 years of service to customers

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On June 07, 2019, TravelSpan Vacations Inc., celebrated its 25th year in business. Established in 1994, Travelspan has operated L1011, Boeing 737, 757 and 767 flights from both JFK International in New York and Hollywood international Ft Lauderdale Airports in the US to destinations like, Haiti, The Dominican Republic, Guyana, Grenada and Trinidad & Tobago. TravelSpan has amassed a vast portfolio and built a name for itself in the travel industry. Over the company’s 25-year history, TravelSpan, was built on the premise of 3 layers; • Over 10 Travel Agencies…

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Ex-Fly Jamaica workers say meeting with Labour Dept “a waste of time”

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…call on President to intervene By: Davina Ramdass Several ex-staffers of the embattled Fly Jamaica Airline on Tuesday stormed out of a meeting with the Social Protection Ministry’s Labour Department after they claimed the meeting failed to address the issue of owed salaries, among others, affecting some 300 workers. A Senior Cabin Crew Member, Teasha Corbin, explained that workers were summoned to the meeting with the hope of sorting out these issues with the Minister within the Social Protection Ministry, Keith Scott. However, the Minister did not even bother to…

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US’ New Horizons medical team praised for successful medical trip to Guyana

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…39 gynaecological surgeries conducted in Linden By Utamu Belle The United States (US) New Horizons medical team has conducted 39 successful gynaecological surgeries at Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) as the hospital also recorded its first laparoscopic tubal ligation surgery. The medical team, which is currently on a mission to Guyana, was honoured at an appreciation and farewell ceremony hosted at the Watooka Complex in Linden last Friday evening. The team, which conducted advanced methods of surgeries over several days, was ably assisted by medical staff attached to the hospital. Delivering…

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