Dear Editor, Almost five years passed, five budgets presented, more than one trillion dollars squandered, David Granger and his clueless Cabinet and other big officials jetted around the world many times, frequented all the “hot” spots in Guyana, while communities like Linden were ignored and neglected. This past weekend, Granger and his PNC colleagues woke up and discovered that without Linden, they have no chance of winning the March 2 elections. They came, as usual, with empty promises, hoping they can still fool the people. Granger decided to take the…
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Guyana’s working class facing ‘tough times’
– GAWU tells int’l union The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) has informed international trade unions of what is described as “heavy burdens” being endured by the working class in Guyana. Assistant General Secretary Aslim Singh recently participated in a two-day meeting of the Latin American and Caribbean Trade Unions affiliated to the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU). At the meeting held in Argentina, Singh informed trade unionists of the situation in Guyana. “Our Union pointed out that, in recent times, the workers and their families have…
Read MorePPP/C to begin aggressive campaign in all regions – Jagdeo
– Jagdeo says massive development plans on stream for Guyana As the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) announces their plans for the Guyanese people amid the upcoming elections, campaigning will also be done extensively in all communities to highlight some of the projects that will be undertaken under their governance. This was announced by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo during a recent press conference, where he signalled their draft of developmental plans for several years. While there have been protest actions on their part to ensure constitutional adherence, he said their focus…
Read MoreSelection of Ramjattan as PM candidate not automatic – Granger
Leader of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) President David Granger on Thursday said he has not yet decided on his running mate for the upcoming elections. Alliance For Change (AFC) Leader Khemraj Ramjattan recently told reporters that he is confident of being the Prime Ministerial Candidate for the APNU/AFC coalition for the 2020 polls. However, some quarters of the APNU have expressed preference for incumbent Prime Minister Nagamootoo. Commenting on the situation, President Granger said “The APNU and the AFC are now discussing the Cummingsburg Accord of 2015…
Read MoreTullow shifting shore base operations from T&T to Guyana
By Jarryl Bryan British oil company Tullow, fresh off two oil finds in Orinduik oil block, is eyeing the transfer of its shore base operations from Trinidad to Guyana by 2020, after which it will run all its drilling programmes for next year from its local base. This was explained to this publication by head of communications in Tullow Guyana, George Cazenove, during an interview on Wednesday. Cazenove noted that they are perusing various sites, though the eventual selection of one is dependent on various factors. “We’re still looking for…
Read MoreHigh tides batter WCD communities
Sandbags and other barriers secured the doors of houses along the West Coast of Demerara which were battered from flooding this weekend as normalcy is yet to return to the lives of many affected persons. As a matter of fact, the frequency of overtopping due to high tides has stirred fear among communities. As more high spring tides are expected, many are dreading how they will handle the situation. Those communities affected include Blankenburg, Hague, Den Amstel, Fellowship, Cornelia Ida, Anna Catherina, and Uitvlugt Oceanview. Since Saturday morning, the tides…
Read MoreSignificance of Kanya Kumari Puja
Worship of the Almighty as Divine Mother is an age-old tradition in India and countries that practices Hinduism and a refined part of the culture. It has been in existence since prehistoric times, but geographically it is limited to Asian countries in general and India in particular, in the current century. The history of ancient civilizations of Indus, Greece, Rome, Babylon and Egypt bears evidences to the worship of Divine Mother in different forms – nature, art, learning, culture and enlightenment. Kanya Puja is one of the most essential aspects…
Read More44-yr-old man remanded for attempting to murder neighbour
A 44-year-old man who told the court “He pelt me first with a brick and he beat me with a steel and threatened to kill me,” was on Wednesday slapped with an attempted murder charge for stabbing neighbour. Brian Matheson of Wortmanville, Georgetown, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and was not required to plead to the indictable charge. The charge detailed that on September 27, 2019, at Wortmanville, Georgetown, he wounded Ronald Bettencourt with intent to commit murder. The facts of the matter, which was presented by Police Prosecutor…
Read MoreSales rep slapped with 5 fraud charges
Jamal Gilbert, a sales representative at VSH United (Guyana) was released on bail by Magistrate Leron Daly after being slapped with five fraud-related charges and appearing at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Friday. The 21-year-old father of one is accused of forging audit documents, uttering same, and offering false information to Police ranks. The first charge alleged that between January 1, 2019, and March 5, 2019, at Middle Street, Georgetown, with intent to defraud, he forged a document, that is, an auditor’s report in favour of Midtown Hotel Restaurant and…
Read MoreEBD teen granted bail on robbery charges
A wash bay attendant on Tuesday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to face two robbery charges. Nineteen-year-old Shaquille Thomas, of Peters Hall, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Clive Nurse and denied both charges when they were read to him. The first charge stated that on September 27, 2019 at Robb Street, Georgetown, while being in the company of others, he robbed Alfredo Rodrigues of a phone valued G$30,000. It was further alleged that on the same day and location, he robbed Morissa Spencer of a gold chain valued…
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