TIMES INT'L

“Rice farming is in my blood” – Kussilla Jugdeo

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

When we think about planting rice the scene of men large tractors hauling plows through large flooded fields preparing the land for men to “throw” paddy and manure to ensure a successful crop. The vision never entails seeing a woman in the field because of the misconception that it is a man’s world but for 62-year old Kussilla Jugdeo it is the only world she knows. Kussilla, the daughter of a rice farmer, said growing up she always enjoyed being in the field with her father and cherished those moments.…

Taking a tough stance against lawlessness at Guyana’s prisons

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

On Tuesday, the Director of the Guyana Prisons Service reported that lawmen were hunting an individual who attempted to smuggle a large quantity of narcotics, tobacco leaves, mobile phones and other contraband into the Lusignan Prison Holding Area. He said that the incident occurred in the wee hours of the morning after prison officers observed the man acting in a suspicious manner at the north-eastern section of the penitentiary’s holding area, by prison ranks. The media was told that when the ranks realised that the man was in the process…

Cousins 10 and 14 drown after swimming in Mahaica

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…Cops investigating Two cousins drowned after taking a plunge at the Mahaica Unity seawall on Monday. Both of their bodies have since been recovered. The boys – 14-year-old Timothy Robinson, called “Dadoo”; and 10-year-old Timothy Yearwood – reportedly drowned after swimming at the seawall’s jetty around noon. According to reports, the families of the boys became alarmed when the clothing of Robinson was found on some rocks at the said jetty. Upon enquiring, the families of the boys were told that the two were seen swimming when Yearwood began to…

Govt did not put enough thought into impact of estate closures on citizens – David Hinds

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

As many dismissed sugar workers continue to deal with financial challenges and reduced employment, Government is being encouraged to visit the affected communities to see how its policies have impacted on former employees of GuySuCo and their families. This was the admonition of outspoken political commentator and Working People’s Alliance executive David Hinds, who told Guyana Times International in a recent interview that Government must conduct social and ethnic impact assessments in moving forward with future decisions. He made these comments at a recent event at Patentia, West Bank Demerara,…

Paralysed lad shows improvement

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

– mother thanks public for assistance Bibi Khan, mother of eight-year-old Matthew Zaman who became paralysed following an accident on the Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara in December 2017, is counting her lucky stars that the young boy is showing signs of improvement. Khan related that she had been praying for her son over the months, and this is a stage of comfort with the development in his condition. The mother of eight explained that Zaman could not speak, or move his hands and legs, but is now able to…

Scenes from the EPIC Savannah Drive media event

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Last Sunday several media operatives were treated to the ultimate experience by the EPIC Savannah Drive team. The EPIC Savannah Drive, whose aim is to push the frontiers of local adventure tourism by providing an atmosphere where adventure meets adrenaline, returns today and last Sunday’s event was to display what is in store for the participants. Shane D’Andrade founded the event and according to him the drive will be passing through four communities this year, namely Yarrowkabra, Laluni, Swan and Pakuri ( St. Cuthbert’s Mission). This year marks the fifth…

US restrictions on Muslims

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

A few days ago, the US Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump’s administration’s travel restrictions on citizens from five Muslim countries; and for good measure, N. Korea and Venezuela. The 5-4 split decision handed a victory to Trump to enforce one of his most controversial policies. The Court ruled that the president has the constitutional authority under US immigration laws to limit travel from the identified foreign countries over national security concerns, as his administration has argued. Trump is now vindicated in his strategy of articulating an archetypal view of…

Janice Fraser – “Curiosity Invoked My Love for Bees”

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

“Bees should not be killed. They should be protected and cared for because without them we would have no fruits, flower and honey among other things. That is what we need the people to know because of how important they are,” says beekeeper Janice Fraser. The 62-year old has been a pioneer in the local apiculture sector, often imparting her knowledge and wealth of experience to younger generation beekeepers. Janice, a one-time Foreign Service Officer, explains that while on overseas assignment her interests in a lot of things developed and…

50-yr-old man accused of molesting 11-year-old girl

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

A middle-aged man was on Wednesday arraigned on sexual assault charges when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Robin Marks, 50, of Norton Street, Georgetown, was not required to plead to the charges which stated that in February, he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old child on two occasions by touching her breasts and kissing her on the lips. After committing the acts, he attempted to bribe her to secrecy by providing cash. The matter was reported to the Police after the young girl confided in her grandmother that the accused…

Suspect in WBD taxi driver’s murder still at large

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Police on West Bank Demerara (WBD) are still on the hunt for the suspect in the murder of 38-year-old John Choong, who formerly resided at Sisters Village, WBD. This was revealed to Guyana Times International by Police on Monday. Choong, a father of three, sustained head injuries during an altercation with the suspect at a dominoes competition on Father’s Day and died two days later while receiving treatment at the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH). After the man’s demise, the suspect, who was said to be in his early 20s,…