TIMES INT'L

Govt had nothing to do with firing of Chronicle columnists – Granger

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Days after it was alleged that a Government Minister had complained about the content of the articles written by outspoken columnists, Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Executive, Dr David Hinds and veteran Trade Unionist Lincoln Lewis, President David Granger on Wednesday denied that there was any political interference in the decision to discontinue the columns that often times criticised the coalition Administration. “I have not interfered, my Government has not interfered (in the decision)… You heard me over the years, I’m a strong support of the free press. I’m also a…

Celebrate Easter 2018 in grand style!

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

By Chevon Lim Both visitors and locals are in for an exhilarating Easter weekend; from participating in traditional kite flying, to joining in the adrenaline filled Easter Rodeo in Lethem, there is much to celebrate and enjoy. There are many fun-filled activities during this period, ranging from the traditional Pakaraima Mountain Safari to the relatively new Sand Creek Rodeo. The Easter weekend celebrations commence with Good Friday observances on March 30th and stretches to Easter Monday, April 2nd. Picnicking, kite flying and general enjoyment are all components of the annual…

Over 2M ounces of gold expected from Aurora’s underground mining operations

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Aurora Gold Mines is earmarking an investment of US$120 million for underground mining over the next 15 years, and it is estimated that some two million ounces of gold could be produced therefrom. This disclosure was made on Sunday during a media tour of the Canada-based company’s Aurora Gold Mines in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), where this new operation is planned to be conducted. While giving media operatives a tour of Rory’s Knoll Pit, which is currently the largest on site, Mine Manager at Guyana Goldfields Inc., Clyde Gillespie, disclosed that…

Process to acquire marriage certificate hinders Guyana as a wedding destination

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Overseas couples wanting to get married in Guyana may be thwarted by the delay in acquiring their marriage certificate. This was according to the Director General of the Tourism Department, Donald Sinclair during the launching of the 10th annual Wedding Expo on Friday evening at Roraima Duke Lodge, Duke Street, Kingston. He stated that the process of acquiring a marriage licence could be a setback for couples coming to Guyana to get married and may be the reason why Guyana is not listed as a tourist destination for weddings. The…

Georgetown woman further remanded for attempting to kill cousin

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

A 26-year-old woman, who is no stranger to the court, was on Friday further remanded to prison by Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus on an attempted murder charge. Lisa Bobb of Royal Drive, Campbellville, Georgetown, is expected to return to the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on April 4. Bobb was charged for wounding Christel Bobb with intent to commit murder. The court heard that the Virtual Complainant, Christel Bobb, and Lisa Bobb are cousins who reportedly have had several misunderstandings in the past. On February 14, 2018, at Royal Drive, Campbellville, Christel had…

India has contributed significantly to Guyana’s culture -First Lady at India Namaste exhibition

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Guyana’s First Lady, Mrs. Sandra Granger, on Sunday, joined the Indian High Commission for their Sari Draping Exhibition, ‘Namaste India’ at the Pegasus Hotel. Delivering the feature address, the First Lady spoke of the rich contribution India’s culture has made to Guyanese culture through food, dance, tradition and fashion. “Here in Guyana, we have benefitted from the contributions of Indians to our culture… The Indian contribution has blended with contributions of other ethnic groups. So, for instance, there is, therefore, neither surprise nor confusion when you are invited to a…

Guyana, France discuss possibility of student exchange programmes

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

With the aim of strengthening bilateral relations through the education sector, Guyana and France have discussed the possibility of exchange programmes for students and teachers between the two countries in addition to an increased offering of the French language in local schools. These proposals were among a number of matters addressed during dialogue between Education Minister Nicolette Henry and French Ambassador to Guyana, Antoine Joly on Monday. “We could have Guyanese teachers go to France to teach while improving their knowledge of French, especially since Haiti is a member of…

Betrayal

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…of Integrity More than anything else, the opposition PNC/APNU/AFC combined, after 2011, made “corruption” their major plank against the PPP government. They certainly couldn’t do anything about the PPP’s highest growth rate in the region!! Supported by a vicious spit-press, they got some mud to stick; and along the 23-year “incumbency factor”, was probably the reason for the PPP losing the 2015 elections by a whisker. In their manifesto, the combined promised to eradicate corruption by Government officials through a “Code of Conduct” that would be enacted in the first…

Corentyne gang members remanded to prison

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Three men who turned themselves into Police two days ago were remanded after appearing in two courts to answer to a total of 17 charges. The charges included 15 for robberies committed on Corentyne residents recently. Only three of the four were in court on Wednesday to answer to the charges. The fourth accused gang member – Premchan Ramsohai, 22, also known as “Akash”, of Ankerville, Port Mourant appeared on Tuesday in two courts to answer similar charges and was remanded at the Whim…

Senior WPA members call on President Granger to deliver on promises made

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…say will not stand by and let country slip into dictatorship-styled Government Longtime Working People’s Alliance (WPA) activist, former Member of Parliament Desmond Trotman, revealed that it was a senior Alliance for Change (AFC) Minister who contacted the Guyana Chronicle’s Editor in Chief and related Cabinet’s dissatisfaction with the writings of columnists David Hinds and Lincoln Lewis. Senior members of the WPA have since explicitly stated they would not stand up and let Guyana slip into a dictatorship-styled Government, because they, along with others, would have fought against that. They…