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Ramjattan says GECOM must still be in state of readiness

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– in case State loses NCM cases at CCJ Persons pushing for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to be in a state of readiness for General and Regional Elections, notwithstanding Friday’s Appellate Court decision, have found an unlikely ally in Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan. During a Globespan Town Hall panel discussion on Saturday which featured Ramjattan and People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) parliamentarian Juan Edghill, Ramjattan stressed that he wanted GECOM to be in a state of readiness for elections, whenever they are called. Ramjattan even committed to using his…

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6-yr-old is Guyana’s latest road fatality

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A six-year-old was struck and killed on the Eversham Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) after she reportedly ran across the public road. Dead is Arianna Lowenfield, of Epson Village, Berbice. She was a pupil of Eversham Primary School. Speaking with Guyana Times International, the child’s mother, Oma Devi Bascom, said at about 15:00h on Tuesday, she sent the child to a nearby shop to make a purchase. She recalled hearing an impact and upon looking outside, she realised her daughter was struck down. Meanwhile, the Police have…

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Charrandas Persaud files G$30M lawsuit against Ramjattan over alleged libel

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Former APNU/AFC Parliamentarian Charrandas Persaud has filed a G$30 million lawsuit against Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan for libel committed after the passage of the no-confidence motion on December 21, 2018. Persaud voted in favour of the no-confidence vote brought by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo which led to the toppling of the current Government. Following his vote against the APNU/AFC, Ramjattan ordered that an investigation be launched into Persaud’s activities leading up to the vote after he was accused by the Minister of a corrupt act, taking a bribe and…

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Man who assaulted wife allegedly beaten to death

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Two men were apprehended in Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) for their alleged involvement in the beating to death of a 32-year-old fruit vendor at Tuschen Squatting Area, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). Based on information received, the now dead man, Sherwin Shafeek, called “Coolie Boy” formerly of Springlands, Corriverton, Berbice, was at the home he shared with his common-law wife when an argument broke out between them. Moments prior to the argument, the couple was seen at a birthday party in close proximity to their home. However, this newspaper understands that…

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Calls made for Guyana to safeguard marine life ahead of First Oil

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As Guyana moves towards an oil-producing nation, calls are being made for protection of the country’s marine life, now that exploration is at its peak and extraction slated to commence in 2020. These calls are made on Wednesday when the Maritime Administration of Guyana (MARAD) hosted the Maritime Conference 2019. The conference features international and local stakeholders exploring different measures which the country can undertake before 2020, the year when oil is expected to be harnessed. According to the Regional Advisor from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Colin Young, efforts…

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Hundreds show up at Govt outreach

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…housing number one issue …housing number one issue  Residents of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) had the opportunity to meet with several Government officials and Ministers to have their concerns addressed in a “Meet the People” outreach hosted at the Square of the Revolution, Brickdam, Georgetown on Wednesday. Dozens of Guyanese from Georgetown and communities nearest to the capital city stood in long lines to get into the venue which had several booths, along with staff and materials waiting to assist citizens. The booths ranged from Government Ministries to various Government departments…

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Man goes berserk: stabs 3, rapes teen, commits suicide

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By Kristen Macklingam A saw man of Faul Mouth Village, Essequibo River, on Wednesday went berserk and stabbed three persons and raped a 14-year-old girl before taking his own life. Dead is 23-year-old Raphael Charles. Guyana Times International was told that Charles’ father was celebrating his birthday at the teen’s family home where they were all imbibing. However, at about 02:30h on Wednesday, a 14-year-old girl and her parents retired to bed leaving their 15-year-old son and Charles watching television. Shortly afterwards, Charles armed himself with a knife and slashed…

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50-yr-old pedal cyclist killed in hit-and-run accident

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A hit-and-run accident along the Timehri Public Road, East Bank Demerara (EBD) has claimed the life of 50-year-old pedal cyclist Peter Billison of Lot 17 Soesdyke, EBD. Reports are that on Sunday the pedal cyclist was proceeding north along the western side of the roadway when, at about 19:15h, he was struck from behind by a motor car which reportedly sped away after hitting him off his bicycle. Picked up in an unconscious state by public-spirited persons, Billison was rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre, where he was pronounced dead…

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Men jointly charged for robbing undercover cop

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Three men who were separately charged for robbing a police constable were on Tuesday charged jointly for the offence. Keston Duke, 21, of Bent Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown; Joshua Austin of Lodge Housing Scheme, Georgetown and Michael Shepherd made their second appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday, where they were jointly charged. The three denied the offence which stated that on December 15, 2018, at Second Street, Alberttown, while they were in each other’s company, they robbed Julius Bowlin of a gold chain worth G$21,000 and a pistol with…

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Death in Police-lockups: Woman files G$50M lawsuit against State over brother’s ‘wrongful’ death

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The sister of Kallicharan Sawak, the man who lost his life while in Police custody earlier this year, is suing the State for over G$50 million for the alleged unlawful death in her capacity as representative of his estate. According to the court documents seen by this publication, Shivani Sawak is claiming damages in excess of G$10 million for the death and personal injuries sustained by her brother while in Police custody at the Sparendaam Police Station between January 17 and 21, 2019. Sawak, who was granted a court order…

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