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The Government of Guyana in collaboration with the Council of Legal Education (CLE) will be hosting meetings of the Executive Committee and Council of Legal Education for the fifth time in Guyana from September 6-8 at the Guyana Marriott Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), sixty participants have confirmed attendance at the meetings, where a number of matters are expected to be discussed. Some of these include a feasibility study for the establishment of the JOF Haynes Law School in Guyana and the recommendations of…

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As the impasse between the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and the Education Ministry continued over wage increases for teachers, the union said on Wednesday it would consider calling off the strike as long as its conditions are met, which include uitlising arbitration to settle the matter. This disclosure was made after conciliation talks at the Social Protection Ministry’s Labour Department, where the GTU outlined its justification for arbitration. However, Guyana Times International understands that the GTU was excused and a brief closed-door meeting with Education representatives and the Labour Department…

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Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman headed a delegation of Natural Resources officials during a meeting with Congressmen and military officials of the United States. The meeting was held on Wednesday, August 22, at the Ministry of Natural Resources office on Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown. According to a Department of Public Information (DPI) release, the 25-member US delegation is in Guyana on a familiarisation visit. The media was not invited to any planned events for the visit. The team includes nine Congressmen, including Chairman Bob Goodlatte, military and other officials.…

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Fifty-four-year-old Oswald Dey of Good Intent, West Bank Demerara (WBD), who was employed as a United Nations (UN) Operations Officer in Guyana, died on Tuesday evening after his motorcycle collided with a pedestrian at Bellvue, Village. Dey was pronounced dead on arrival at the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) after he collided with 35-year old Stanleytown WBD resident. According to reports, Dey was heading North in the direction of Vreed-en-Hoop when he collided with the pedestrian. Police on Wednesday disclosed that the pedestrian was struck from behind and reportedly fell…

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The Special Purpose Unit (SPU) of the National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) has announced that almost G$2 billion has been disbursed to the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) for operational expenses of its three estates (Albion, Blairmont and Uitvlugt). The SPU has said the release of these funds is in keeping with the plans of the coalition Government to make the industry viable and to safeguard the future of the more than 11,000 workers. The SPU’s statement comes after GuySuCo’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Harold Davis, Jr, told sections…

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Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday stated that he is awaiting the President’s choice of the nominee for the position of Commissioner of Police (COP) before he raises any questions in relation to the selection process. Jagdeo explained to media operatives during his weekly press conference on Thursday that he intends to inquire from the Head of State, David Granger, what assessment was undertaken to ensure that the candidate he [President] selected is “unbribable” and holds all the qualities that the President outlined he wanted in the new COP.…

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…relatives of murdered Sisters Village pensioner seek answers after only 1 of 2 identified attackers arraigned Almost two months after a Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara (WBD) pensioner was beaten and later died, his relatives are crying out for justice, questioning why Police only instituted a murder charge against one man, when at least two attackers were identified. Seventy-one-year-old pensioner, Jerry Rambeer, was found lying in an unconscious state on July 1, 2018 at Back Street, Good Intent, WBD, but took his last breath on July 3 while receiving medical…

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The Parliamentary Opposition People’s Progressive Party has written to the Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), asking that the procurement breaches in relation to the award of consultancy contract for the feasibility study and design of the new Demerara River Bridge be investigated; and SOCU has responded, informing that the issue is engaging the attention of the Guyana Police Force. Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira wrote to SOCU head Sydney James on August 15, requesting that the procurement breaches be investigated “with a view to instituting criminal charges against the Minister…

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…Linden girl returns home after successful treatment in Cuba Following successful treatment overseas, three-year-old Lindener Crystal John has returned home and has now been deemed cancer free. John, who travelled to receive treatment in Cuba for Neuroblastoma and retinoblastoma (cancer of the eye) has successfully conducted radio and chemotherapy during her five-month stay. Her parents LaShawn and Ivan John are now keeping hope alive that she will soon be able to see again. John’s mother recently indicated that she is doing well except for some complaints of burning in her…

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After topping the list of complaints before the Public Utility Commission (PUC) last year, Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) is shelling out millions in a bid to improve Internet services in outlying areas. While addressing media operatives at a press conference on Tuesday, GTT Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justin Nedd said the company has so far expended US$20 million on its Fibre to the Home (FTTH) project. According to Nedd, that US$20 million capital expenditure price tag is steadily rising. “This is really an investment in the future of the…

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