2019 – Page 92 – Guyana Times International

A list of the NGSA performers who secured a spot in this year’s top ten.

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

By Rupadai Seenaraine Anticipation and mixed reactions resonated on Wednesday morning as the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) results were officially released, paving the way for Venisha Lall of CV Nunes Primary and Dave Chowtie of Graham’s Hall Primary to secure the top spot after gaining 532 marks. An overwhelmed Chowtie told the Guyana Times International that he did not expect to emerge at the very top but was confident that he would have succeeded. “I don’t know what to say but I’m very excited. I really didn’t expect this…

Misconduct by ranks will not be condoned – Top Cop

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Police Commissioner Leslie James has promised that ranks found guilty of misconduct will not be condoned within the Guyana Police Force. The Commissioner’s statement comes as the GPF is celebrating its 180th Anniversary and a week after Crime Chief Lyndon Alves was sent on administrative leave to facilitate a probe into corruption allegations levelled against him. James has acknowledged that there is the pervasive issue of corruption among his ranks. Among the allegations against Alves is his alleged use of his influence during his tenure as Commander of B Division…

Total solar eclipse hits South America

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

It’s the turn of South America to enjoy the spectacle of a total solar eclipse. Skywatchers in parts of Chile and Argentina saw the Moon pass directly in front of the Sun, blocking out the light for just a few minutes. It was late in the day, however, and anyone lucky enough to be in the “path of totality” was looking at the event close to the horizon. The Moon’s great shadow, or umbra, first touched the ocean surface east of New Zealand. Ships and planes headed out from French…

US Ambassador says deep-water harbour in Guyana would reduce time, transport cost

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has pointed to the need for a deep-water port in Guyana, something she described as an infrastructural gap. The Ambassador made the call during an event which was hosted last week at the Guyana Marriott Hotel. According to the Ambassador, such a port will aid in reducing the time it takes to transport goods and moreover the costs attached to doing so. A deep-water harbour is a fixed or floating structure that is built at strategic points in a country to serve as…

CARICOM Member states and Associate Members

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Twenty countries make up the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Fifteen are full members and five are Associate Members. The geographical boundaries of the Caribbean Community stretch from The Bahama Islands in the north, southward to Guyana and Suriname – both on the north coast of the South American mainland. They also extend from Belize in the West on the Central American mainland to Barbados – the most easterly of the islands. Suriname defines the eastern boundary of the Community. All CARICOM countries are classified as developing countries. They are all relatively…

Teens rescued after days of drifting at sea

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Four cousins who had disappeared on the high seas while on a fishing expedition four days ago have reportedly been rescued on Sunday morning by relatives. The young men: 18-year-old Anand Sookram, 19-year-old Shadeo Ramkissoon, 17-year-old Adesh Lachman, and 18-year-old Mohan Indar, were reportedly rescued at around 05:00h as they drifted in the Atlantic Ocean somewhere between Mahaica and Mahaicony on the East Coast of Demerara. Guyana Times International understands that on Tuesday last the boys left their homes in an ‘ice…

After brain surgery, 11-year-old girl learns to walk again

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

One of Aneacia Neita’s worst fears after her daughter Gabrielle Fennell removed a tumour from the centre of her brain in 2017, was that she would have lost her memory. But two Fridays ago, when the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results were released, Gabrielle secured a place at the much sought-after Ardenne High School in Kingston, Jamaica. Following the brain surgery on November 7, 2017, Gabrielle, who celebrated her 11th birthday last month, spent the next 21 days in intensive care at the Nuttall Memorial Hospital in Kingston. Gabrielle who…

‘A political gimmick’

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

– The opposition says of ‘Cabinet’s’ decision to remove custodial sentence for small amounts of marijuana – Opposition says of ‘Cabinet’s’ decision to remove custodial sentence for small amounts of marijuana The surprise announcement on Tuesday that ‘Cabinet’ ordered the removal of custodial sentences for persons found in possession of small amounts of marijuana has been described by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) as both misleading and for political mileage. This is because Cabinet, by law, was supposed to resign after the Government was defeated by a No-Confidence Motion in…

Linden hosts Riverfront Festival 2019

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Linden’s Annual Riverfront Festival 2019 was last Friday evening launched under the theme “Embracing the river” with several activities planned for the momentous occasion. The celebration brings to light the uniqueness of Linden being a town and more so one that has a river which runs through it. Director General of the Ministry of the Presidency, Joseph Harmon in declaring the festival open said the riverfront development is part of the development envisioned for a “Green Guyana” and is part of the Green State Development Strategy which will see Guyana…

Making the best use of time

July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 TIMES INT'L

In a matter of days, another academic school year will come to an end. At the moment, most of the students across Guyana have completed their End-of-Term tests and are awaiting their results. Once this process is completed, schools will be officially closed for an extended period of two months. This means that children will have a lot of time on their hands and should, therefore, be encouraged to utilise this time in a constructive manner. During this period, parents are faced with the challenge of finding activities, whether they…