2019 – Page 93 – Guyana Times International

MMA-ADA remains silent on reallocation of lands – cattle farmers

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

Weeks after cattle farmers from Region Five (Mahica-Berbice) raised concerns over the issuing of new leases by the Mahaica-Mahaicony Abary-Agricultural Development Authority (MMA-ADA) to lands which they utilised, there has been no response from the organisation. The concerned farmers told Guyana Times International that they are still awaiting a response to know whether consideration is being given for them to access the land. Speaking with this publication, Krishna Sookdeo stated, “We hear nothing so far. After the injunction, the people didn’t get to go back into the land but there…

Relatives plead for justice

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

When he was arrested on a drunk driving offence, family members of Lalbachan Bachan never thought his life would have come to such an abrupt end. Bachan, a 39-year-old father of four, of Maria’s Lodge, Essequibo Coast, died under mysterious circumstances after three days of being confined in the lockups at the Suddie Police Station. Bachan was the lone prisoner in the cell at the time of his demise. Though emotionally distraught, his wife and children are willing to fight for justice, as they strongly believe the man’s death was…

Leguan Chips factory to begin operation in August

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

Aliki farmers will soon have a market for their plantains as the chip processing factory in Leguan is expected to be operationalised in August. This announcement was made by Business Minister, Haimraj Rajkumar during a community engagement with the Region 3 officials, farmers and residents of island on the Essequibo River. Responding specifically to questions raised about an alternative market for their produce – plantains, bananas, eddoes and other ground provision, Minister Rajkumar told the farmers that the factory will be functioning pending the facilitator’s finalisation of the contractual agreement…

Flooding continues unabated in City although millions spent by NDIA

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

The Public Infrastructure Ministry is currently undergoing drainage works in Georgetown to ensure that accumulated water runs off promptly as the Ministry prepares for spring tides. This is although some G$163 million was spent in April, by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) to assist in reducing the occurrence of flooding. The subject Minister, David Patterson in an interview with Guyana Times International on Wednesday said it was one of his “important” projects. He explained, “I am working to ensure my full drainage network (is up) to deal with…

What is Caricom Day all about?

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

CARICOM Day commemorates the treaty establishing the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) and is observed annually by all CARICOM countries, though not necessarily on the same date of the year. The establishment of the Caribbean Community and Common Market was the result of a 15-year effort to fulfil the hope of regional integration, which was born with the establishment of the British West Indies Federation in 1958. The West Indies Federation ended in 1962 but its end may be regarded as the real beginning of what is now the…

Transactions conducted by APNU/AFC Govt null and void

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

Dear Editor, All major transactions conducted by this PNC-led coalition Government after the successful passage of the No-Confidence Motion are fraudulent and considered null and void. Even if those transactions were Cabinet decisions, they nonetheless constitute a fraud on this nation and I hasten to say all of those land deals will be at the investigation and recovery of the State Assets Recovery Agency. It is the mistaken belief in some quarters that because these are Cabinet decisions those land deals are binding on succeeding governments. Well, they are ever…

Teen charged for killing friend

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

A 14-year-old teen who allegedly murdered his friend at Matthews Ridge, North West District, Region One (Barima-Waini) was on Tuesday charged and appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The teen stood before Magistrate Faith McGusty and was not required to plead to the indictable charge which stated that on June 27, 2019 at Matthews Ridge, he murdered Joseph Bumbury. The matter was held in-camera. Reports are Bumbury and his cousin were reportedly imbibing alcohol in a shop at Flat, Matthews Ridge when they were approached by the 14-year-old. It is…

Former national boxer stabbed to chest

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

Former national boxer Gladwin Dorway sustained stab wounds to his chest following an altercation with a known character at Plaisance, East Coast Demerara on Sunday at about 21:15h. Guyana Times International understands that the suspect had appeared in the vicinity of Dorway’s home and had hurled several threats at him. A short while after, Dorway left his home but encountered the suspect just one street away, and another confrontation ensued. This newspaper was told that the suspect then whipped out a knife and stabbed the 31-year-old Dorway once to his…

Jagdeo open to proposing foreigner as GECOM Chair

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Ahead of the much anticipated meeting with President David Granger on the appointment of a new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, Opposition Leader Dr Bharrat Jagdeo has said that in addition to the 18 nominees that were previously identified for the post, he is also looking at some new names including foreign nominees. During his weekly engagement with the media on Thursday, Jagdeo said he is hoping that the President will look at the eighteen names that were previously rejected, but in case he still does not find favour…

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The High Commission of Canada to Guyana organized a reception on June 24, 2019 to celebrate Canada Day 2019. In her remarks, High Commissioner Lilian Chatterjee announced plans to establish a Canada Chamber of Commerce in Guyana. (In photo: Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) Presidential Candidate Irfaan Ali and his wife greet the Canadian Envoy in the presence of other invited guests.