…on sugar GuySuCo announced that by this yearend, they would’ve racked up an almost G$1B deficit – G$920million to be exact. Yup!! After Granger’s unilateral shuttering of 4 estates and throwing 7000 workers into the streets supposedly to stop the “bleeding”, we’re back to square one!! Now you’d think the PNC would do some introspection about the sugar operations since it’s clear that the supposed “dead wood” wasn’t the problem? But then, dear reader, you’d be assuming the PNC’s interested in the survival of the sugar industry, wouldn’t you? And…
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High Court denies injunction against Guyana Times, Opposition Leader
High Court Judge Fidela Corbin-Lincoln, on Tuesday, denied an injunction filed by engineer Charles Ceres to prevent Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo from speaking about Government’s alleged massive land giveaway, from which he reportedly benefitted. The court also denied Ceres’ application to prevent Guyana Times from publishing stories on the same matter. Ceres and his wife, who is an employee of the Ministry of the Presidency, filed for the injunction against Guyana Times after reports were published on alleged land corruption within the Government. The allegations were made by Opposition Leader…
Read MoreFrom Teaching to Social WOrk
Abigale Joungaye Tells her Story By Lakhram Bhagirat Teachers are the creators of every other profession and they more than often become our second set of parents. They have our best interests at heart and take pride in our developments. They go above and beyond to ensure that we are given the best possible education we can get so that we can grow and be the best version of ourselves. It is a known fact that teachers are overworked and underpaid and suffer from severe mental exhaustion from dealing with…
Read MoreJamaicans to benefit from $40m in US scholarships
Six Jamaicans are among hundreds worldwide to benefit from the 2019 US Government-funded International Exchange programmes and fellowships — Fulbright and Humphrey. This year’s cohort has benefited from approximately $40 million in funding, a release from the US Embassy in Kingston said. According to the release, this year’s diverse group of scholars will pursue their post-graduate degrees in a range of areas and eagerly look forward to career enrichment and the acquisition of best practices, with the hopes of improving their local entities. “This year’s batch was very competitive and…
Read MoreCity Hall facing financial problems again
…Mayor urges residents to settle outstanding rates and taxes Mayor of Georgetown, Ubraj Narine is appealing to residents in the capital city to pay their rates and taxes so that City Hall, which has been delinquent in its payments to the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), can pay off its debt. It was recently reported that City Hall owes NIS some G$218 million. The Mayor said that the treasurer and finance Committee are exploring options to have this issue resolved. “They are looking at how we can be able to honour…
Read MoreValmiki College for Business and Technology launched in Guyana
Guyana’s newest tertiary educational institution, the Valmiki College for business and technology, was declared open on Thursday as the non-profit institution is now expanded to offer varying academic services while at the same time instilling the Hindu culture and religion. With the new school term swiftly approaching, the Valmiki Vidyalaya High School will be a name of the past, as the educational institution successfully launched its College for Business and Technology, which is now equipped with a state of the art Computer Centre. Now the Valmiki College for Business and…
Read MoreCPL: A success story
As Guyana prepares to host its first round of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) matches, the level of excitement that is currently building is no surprise, as it has now become a norm that during this time, there is a renewed interest in the game from everyone in Guyana and in the diaspora. Now in its seventh year, CPL is truly established as one of the leading T20 leagues in the world and compares favourably with the likes of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In addition to the high level…
Read MoreMiami-bound AA flight aborted after tyres damaged by runway lights at CJIA
Another American Airlines flight was delayed on Wednesday morning after the aircraft suffered a blowout from a raised runway light at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), leaving over 100 passengers stranded. The incident occurred just after midnight as American Airlines flight AA1512 was taxiing down the runway for takeoff to Miami. Guyana Times International understands that the aircraft ran over the temporary runway lighting, which damaged the wheels of the plane. The temporary lighting system was installed to facilitate current extension works at the CJIA runway. Earlier this month…
Read MoreMiner kills wife, attempts suicide
A Nabacalis, East Coast Demerara (ECD) man attacked and stabbed his wife to death on Wednesday following an argument over an extramarital affair. After killing his wife, the miner then attempted to take his own life. Dead is Vinetta Headley-James. Reports are the 44-year-old woman was killed at about 12:50h during a heated argument with her husband, 45-year-old Sherlock James. This newspaper was told that the incident occurred at the couple’s Lot 68 Nabacalis Sideline Dam, ECD home. Guyana Times International understands that James would spend long periods in the…
Read MoreGuyana’s law students facing financial hardships to study in T&T
By Jarryl Bryan Guyanese law students have welcomed the move to provide scholarships for them to be able to study at the Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad and Tobago, given the fact that students are buckling under the costs charged by the institution as well as the sheer cost of living. A delegation met with Attorney General Basil Williams on Tuesday, where Vice President of the Guyanese Jurisdiction Committee, Olivia Bess, laid out the conditions under which aspiring lawyers have to study in Trinidad. According to Bess, these students…
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