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Father, son accused of fatally stabbing ECD man during argument

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

The father and son who were arrested after they reportedly stabbed 23-year-old Brian Dwarka of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara (ECD) to death were on Wednesday arraigned for the indictable offence of murder. The men – Suraj Singh, 50, and his son, Andrew Singh, 24, both of Lot 257 Third Street, Mon Repos – appeared before Magistrate Zamina Seepaul-Ally. They were remanded to prison and were expected to re-appear in court on June 28, 2018. It was previously reported that on May 27, 2018, Dwarka was stabbed to death while…

Guyana has a long way to go as far as political and ethnic reconciliation is concerned

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor I refer to the GAWU General Secretary’s letter to the press which takes me to task for complimenting the Government for its decision to confront the sugar problem. In the process, Mr Narine reiterated his union’s narrative of the sugar workers’ plight against the backdrop of the Government’s decisions in that regard. As the labour representative of the sugar workers, I expect nothing less from GAWU. But after reading Mr Narine’s letter, I am even more convinced that Guyana has a long way to go as far as…

Those Wedding Traditions

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Weddings are a celebration of love and commitment, and can also be a celebration of the couple’s religion and culture. Whether you’re invited as a guest, attending as a member of the wedding party, or are simply curious, there are a few wedding rituals and traditions you should expect to see. Hindu Wedding The Wedding Date is Determined in the Stars Before the wedding, an auspicious time (known as the muhurta) is fixed for the event. Using the bride and groom’s dates of birth, astrologists calculate the position of planets…

Guyana’s tourism sector to get much needed boost – new Director

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Newly appointed Tourism Director, Brian Mullis on Tuesday unveiled plans that will be implemented to boost Guyana’s tourism sector. Mullis said that since taking up the new role, he has been focusing on a more advanced and rounded approach to tackling the challenges that are currently affecting the growth and development of the country’s infant tourism sector. He said emphasis must be placed on enhancing effective lines of communication within the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and other supporting tourism bodies, to elevate Guyana’s place in the global market. “We have…

Inaugural Guyana Trade and Investment Exhibition set for Sept.

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Companies that wish to partner with local Guyanese businesses will now have a greater chance of doing so at the Guyana Trade and Investment Exhibition (GUYTIE), an event that was organised by the Private Sector Commission under the theme “Made Locally, Trading Globally”. The expo was launched on Wednesday in the company of the Business Minister Dominic Gaskin, members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC), Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) and other partnering companies. During his remarks, Minister Gaskin noted that there was the need for the prominent Guyana Expo…

Preserving our Literature Heritage

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

SOME OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF GUYANESE LITERATURE AFTER INDEPENDENCE To gain a fuller appreciation of Guyanese Literature after Independence, it would be useful to bear in mind that our literature was hitched in a close relationship over a long period to the British literary tradition. This is not a censure against such a fine literary tradition that continues to entertain, educate and influence us in many ways, a tradition that allowed us a foothold in world literature and continues to sustain some of our more accomplished and recognised writers Coming…

Cop charged for crashing Police Force’s vehicle

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

The Police Constable who drove a Guyana Police Force vehicle while reportedly imbibing with other ranks, crashing it into a house, was slapped with a dangerous driving charge on Tuesday. Wellon Carr, 26, of Bee Hive, East Coast Demerara (ECD), who is stationed at the Mahaica Police Station, appeared before Magistrate Wanda Fortune at the Mahaica Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He denied that on May 22, 2018, at De Hoop Public Road, Mahaica, ECD, he drove vehicle PWW 5411 in a manner dangerous to the public. He was placed on…

American Airlines to commence servicing Georgetown-Miami route in Nov.

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

United States-based American Airlines (AA) is now aiming to start its Georgetown-Miami route by mid-November – one month earlier than planned. Earlier in the year, the Fort Worth Texas-based carrier had announced it was to start offering seats on the route from December 20, 2018, with tickets going on sale from April 2. That was before any permission had actually been sought by the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). However, on Tuesday, Director General of the GCAA, retired Lieutenant Colonel Egbert Field told the media that AA has since submitted…

Pregnant woman accused of strangling husband to death charged

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

The 28-year-old pregnant mother of one who confessed to strangling her reputed husband to death on Mother’s Day was on Tuesday charged for manslaughter. Melissa Cylus of Lot 14 Soesdyke/Linden Highway appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The charge against her alleged that she unlawfully killed her reputed husband, Julian Anthony Reberio on May 13, 2018. The woman, who suffers from anxiety and is currently five months pregnant, was granted G$200,000 bail. The case will continue on June 18. Guyana Times International had previously reported that…

Brooklyn-based Guyanese Gordon James confident of doing well for Guyana

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 TIMES INT'L

In 1994, Guyana’s senior national men’s basketball team finished second at the Caribbean Basketball Championship (CBC), since then there has not been much joy at the tournament for the locals. However, seasoned campaigner Gordon James is hopeful this year he can play a crucial role in helping the team go the distance when the Championships are held in Suriname from June 2-30. “My form heading into this tournament would be to exceed expectations. Right now when it comes to basketball, Guyana is hardly rated, if at all. That must change;…