Author: TIMES INT'L

Given the recent influx of Venezuelans into Guyana, a recommendation is being made to have Government provide more human and financial support to these individuals. Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Henry Jeffrey believes that the situation regarding the migration of these foreign nationals could be better managed. However, he said that a proper needs assessment should be carried out to determine the priority, so as to ensure that a proper response to the situation is implemented. “From my understanding, they are setting up some sort of camps for these people.…

Coming on the heels of multiple dismissals last month, it seems that the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is likely to go through more staffing shakeups as the entity tries to enhance its efficiency. This was revealed by Commissioner General of the GRA, Godfrey Statia, during a recent press conference. Statia attributed this to the need for revamping the authority’s organisational chart. “During 2019, you’ll see some executive staff changes. The entire organisational chart would be revamped so that it would provide for more efficient operations. We would continue with the…

A man is dead while a woman was listed in a serious condition after the vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a parked truck along Princes Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown in the wee hours of Monday morning. Dead is 35-year-old Trevon Butters of Caneville, South Ruimveldt, Georgetown. The injured woman has been identified as 25-year-old Natasha Roberts of Wales, West Bank Demerara. Reports are the motorcar bearing registration number PNN 8969, which was driven by Butters, was heading north along Princes Street at a fast rate but while in…

By Samuel Sukhnandan In light of the announcement that the mortuary at the New Amsterdam Hospital has been closed indefinitely, former Health Minister, Dr Leslie Ramsammy said that the facility’s administration and the Health Ministry have an obligation to immediately outline a plan for the beginning of mortuary services at the Hospital as soon as possible. Director of Regional Health Services, Jevaughn Stephen has said that the decision to close the mortuary was taken on January 23, 2018. According to Stephens, the Hospital’s administration had been experiencing issues with the…

In a public notice issued on Saturday, February 2, 2019, the Office of the Integrity Commission published the names of 66 persons who are required by law to declare their assets but failed to submit their declarations. Among the names of the identified defaulters whom the Integrity Commission publicly called out were 20 of Guyana’s diplomats. The published names were in accordance with Section 19 of the Integrity Commission Act, the Integrity Commission and the deadline was listed as January 25, 2019. The diplomats included Guyana’s Ambassador to Brazil, George…

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Wednesday upheld a High Court decision that two titles for land at Mahaicony, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), were fraudulently obtained since another party was in possession of the property. The appeal was filed by Chandra Ramotar Singh against Bhagwantlall Mossai and Alvin Alves in relation to land at Lot 14 Mortice, Mahaicony River. According to Court documents, while Singh did not have official title, he was in occupation of the land since 1989 when he agreed to buy the property from some of the…

…but Opposition questions whether decision is lawful In light of the ruling of Justice Roxane George on the no-confidence resolution in favour of the Opposition, Minister of State Joseph Harmon continues to execute the Government’s business as normal. In Saturday’s Official Gazette, dated February 2, 2019, under Government Notices, the Minister of State’s signature was affixed to Cabinet’s approval for the Board of Directors of several State bodies; some of which have life until the end of 2019 while others were extended into 2020. With the High Court’s ruling late…

…protesters up pressure on electoral body to meet constitutional deadline Hundreds of protesters braved the sun, scattered showers and Police barricades on Tuesday to protest against the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), demanding that the Commission hold elections within the constitutionally stipulated timeline. Police had erected barricades stretching from Lamaha to Parade Streets and blocked off all the cross streets early Tuesday morning in anticipation of protest action. Protesters were not deterred, however, marching along High Street chanting for GECOM to respect the Constitution of Guyana. Protesters were accompanied by People’s…