World Wildlife Fund Guiana: Protecting what matters

As the world looks to observe World Wildlife Day on March 3rd, WWF Guianas, along with partnering organizations, will join forces to spread awareness on the theme for 2019 – “Life below water: for people and planet”, which aligns with goal 14 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and our area of focus for Earth Hour 2019 – “Water”. This is the first World Wildlife Day to place emphasis on marine life. WWF Guianas – Guyana Office believes this is a great opportunity to raise awareness among Guyanese about…

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“No need to repeat mistakes Trinidad made” – safety advisor

…as Strategic Recruitment Solutions launched As the Strategic Recruitment Solutions Inc officially launched its services at the Marriott Hotel last Friday evening, Safety Consulting Adviser of the company, Allister Taylor told the gathering that there is no need for Guyana to repeat the mistakes Trinidad made in the oil and gas sector. Taylor, who has Trinidadian roots, noted that Guyana can safeguard itself and not repeat the mistakes the twin-island republic made while referring to local content. “We have been in oil and gas for well over a century. There…

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Teen bandits creating havoc in Berbice

…7 cars reportedly stolen, houses burglarised At least seven motorcars were stolen while a few others were broken into and a few houses burglarised over the past few days in New Amsterdam, Berbice. Divisional Commander Assistant Commissioner Paul Langevine, DSM, said that he was unaware of several cars being stolen. More alarming, is the fact that teenagers are being used to carry out these criminal acts. One of the perpetrators has been identified as a student who attends a special needs school in New Amsterdam. There have been concerns over…

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PI into murder of WBD pensioner continues next month

Several months after 72-year-old Jerry Rambeer met his demise reportedly via a beating with a rolling pin, the Preliminary Inquiry (PI) into his unnatural death is still before the courts. INews understands that the case is set to continue at the Wales Magistrate’s Court on March 7, 2019. The accused youth, Joseph Rameshwar, of Belle Vue, West Bank Demerara (WBD), is on trial for allegedly murdering the elderly man with a rolling pin between July 1 and 3, 2018. Testimony was scheduled to continue earlier this month, but the matter…

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More empty promises from APNU/AFC Ministers

Dear Editor, As I watch the news and read the daily newspapers, I can’t help but smile and curse at the same time when I see the coalition Government Ministers going all over the country to meet, greet and share out goodies to the ordinary people in their villages while making more promises that if the people re-elect them in the upcoming elections they will enjoy more good life. Editor, it makes me very angry to see that these Ministers still believe that the people are gullible and will forget…

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The Leonora killings of sugar workers: February 16, 1939

By Odeon Ishmael (It is more than ironic that when labour disturbances roiled the Caribbean during the 1930s’ Great Depression, from Jamaica to British Guiana, the Commission of Inquiry (the Moyne Commission)’ which the British reflexively sent down, was actually taking evidence in Guiana when the events outlined below, occurred. The Commission’s Report eventually led to the enlarged franchise and the election of Dr Cheddi Jagan to the Legislature when it was released after WWII.) The pressing economic conditions continued throughout the 1930s, and from time to time workers went…

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Guyana’s trade unions stand in solidarity with bauxite workers

A number of trade unionists took to the streets in Georgetown on Thursday, standing in solidarity with the workers who were arbitrarily dismissed by the Russian-controlled bauxite company. The union representatives are calling for the government to stand firm against the bauxite company which is refusing to reinstate the employees. President of the Guyana Bauxite and General Workers Union (GBGWU), Lincoln Lewis has said that this protest outside of RUSAL’s Headquarters in Queenstown, is only the beginning and similar actions will continue to ensure that the Russian owned company adheres…

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Young mother clings to life after brutally chopped by partner

A 22-year-old woman is battling for her life at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after she was chopped several times about her body on Sunday when she informed her 35-year-old reputed husband that she wanted nothing more to do with him. Injured is Vashti Mahase of Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Speaking with Guyana Times International on Monday, the injured woman’s mother, Zorina Mahase, said her daughter, Vashti Mahase, was involved in an abusive relationship with the assailant for about six months now. She related that her daughter…

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Giants of Guyana

Arapaima Arapaima gigas Known as the pirarucu in Brazil and the paiche in Peru, this South America giant is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. Some reach lengths of more than 10 feet (3 meters) and weigh upward of 400 pounds (180 kilograms). The arapaima is the focus of several conservation projects in the Guianas. The arapaima is an air-breathing fish that plies the rain forest rivers, lakes and swamps. They have a wide, scaly, gray body and a tapered head. Though arapaimas can stay underwater for…

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Reg 10 Chairman urges Guyanese to invest in region’s agri sector

Region 10 Chairman Renis Morian, has issued a passionate call for persons at home or abroad to invest within the Region saying that the region is open for business especially in the agricultural sector. He said that the opportunities were significant and noted the importance of persons grabbing the opportunities immediately. He noted that while Region 10 has traditionally been, and continues to be, viewed as a mining community, there were opportunities within the agricultural sector to aid in food production and reduce the cost for food. “This is critically…

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