Author: TIMES INT'L

Times Media Group employees recognised by PAHO/WHO

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Executive Member of the Guyana Press Association (GPA) Denis Chabrol on Sunday night called on those in authority to break the cycle of preferential media access, especially when it comes to promoting matters of national interest, such as health and social issues. His call comes in light of challenges media workers continue to face in accessing public officials for information on a number of developments and matters of national importance. “The GPA has been informed and I have been asked to make mention of this tonight (Sunday) by a number…

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Too much lawlessness in Guyana

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Dear Editor, During the past week, there’s been a series of events that took place, and it raises many people’s eyebrows. There’s been more than one deadly accident occurring in two days. Is there a rush, or are the drivers just careless/drunk? Even though there’s Police presence all over, the mayhem still continues. Careless accidents and causing death by dangerous driving attract some serious jail time, and drivers are still killing people on the road. Are they just desperate to get into jail? They could go there without killing innocent…

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Many Guyanese believe the March 2020 elections will not be free and fair

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Dear Editor, There is no doubt that if the Americans require free and fair elections in Guyana we will have it. That is the sway the world’s most powerful nation hold over our dear old Guyana. For the record I have absolutely no problem with this except that such great power should be exercised for justice and fair play. The Americans are sitting pretty. They have already secured the oil. As they did with Burhnam they could choose to turn a blind eye. Any indecision or indifference on the part…

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APNU/AFC seem unconcerned about the sufferings of sugar workers

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Dear Editor, The struggles of sugar workers to receive a raise in pay have continued to attract the attention of the nation and must have tugged at a few hearts as they become aware of the painful situation that exists. Our Union has with regularity pointed out that the workers’ wages have not been improved since 2014 as the “good life” bunch has not seen it in their heart to grant them any increase in pay. The GAWU has recognised and appreciates that there is some amount of sympathy for…

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Cops probing “criminal attack” on teacher by parent

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The Education Ministry on Sunday said that the attack on a teacher at the Winfer Gardens Primary School last Wednesday was “unacceptable” and constituted a criminal act. In a statement, the Education Ministry stated that since the incident was criminal in nature, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has launched an investigation to bring clarity. The Grade One teacher was attacked and beaten by a parent, whose child is a student in her class. “The Ministry of Education condemns, in the strongest possible way, the unfortunate and unacceptable incident which occurred…

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No leads one month after Essequibo Coast pensioner went missing

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It is now almost one month since 73-year-old Philommena Alfred went missing after visiting the bank with her husband in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). Although the pensioner suffers from amnesia, family members are still puzzled about her sudden disappearance. Alfred’s granddaughter, Devika Ashby said on Saturday that family members, Police Officers and regional officials who participated in the search have halted the three-week exercise since there have been no leads. “My family members search up to the 27th of this month, but did not find any trace; the Police did went…

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39.2% Guyanese teens use at least 1 alcoholic drink monthly – PAHO report

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Globally, alcohol consumption contributes to the premature death of millions of persons on an annual basis, and in Guyana, the excess use of alcoholic substances results in further complications of illness as well as fatal accidents countrywide. Chief Medical Officer, Dr Shamdeo Persaud, at a recent medical conference held at the Texila American University, stated that Guyana is internationally and locally recognised as a “rum-producing country” but that more stringent measures have to be put in place to safeguard citizens of all ages against the harmful effects of consuming alcohol.…

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Chief Education Officer sent packing over ‘differences with Minister’ – source

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…Minister claims he was sent on pre-retirement leave Even as the public is still absorbing the recent removal of a senior functionary at the Foreign Affairs Ministry due to a fallout, it has been revealed that Chief Education Officer (CEO), Dr Marcel Hutson has been sent packing by the Education Ministry. Reports differ as to the reason behind the decision. Well-placed sources within the Ministry have indicated that Hutson has, in fact, been at odds with Education Minister Nicolette Henry over the handling of various policy matters and that this…

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Road to First Oil: Irfaan Ali gives Coalition Govt F grade

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People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Presidential Candidate, Dr Irfaan Ali has given the Government a fail grade for its inability to prepare the country to properly manage the sector, and its preparations for first oil. Dr Ali made the comment during an interview on the oil and gas sector on Monday evening. According to Dr Ali, confusion abounds as Government has been unable to put in place the necessary safeguards, or articulate a clear vision for the industry. “Not only are we way behind where we should be for first oil,…

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