With Government expressing goals such as 100 per cent renewable energy by 2025, the parliamentary Opposition believes critical questions that would bring clarity on how Government intends to make Guyana’s energy mix work, are not being answered. Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo recently zeroed in on solar energy plans for Guyana. He noted that one crucial question with the Government’s solar power initiatives involves using back-up energy generation. But he said Government is caught in a policy vacuum, hence specifics like these are not being addressed. “There is an entire policy…
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Granger, Bouterse meet on security of fishermen
…commit to agricultural trade, tourism, investment President David Granger has met his Surinamese counterpart, President Desi Bouterse, on the sidelines of the 39th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of Caricom, to review the changing situation in the Caribbean and South America. According to President Granger, the opportunity was taken to discuss matters of mutual concern. “Whenever we meet, we try to speak. Unfortunately, because of various reasons, I have been travelling quite a lot, and we have not been able to have our regular meeting; so…
Read MoreMechanic who caught fire while discharging fuel succumbs
The mechanic who caught fire in the Frenchman Hill area, Upper Essequibo River Road, some two weeks ago while attempting to discharge fuel from a tanker has succumbed at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Shawhinshaw Ally, called “Imty”, 35, of Plot H22 Left Bank Tabatinga Drive, Lethem, reportedly caught fire on June 23. Guyana Times International understands that on June 23, Ally, along with a porter called “Jerry”, left Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) and was heading for Lethem. However, upon arrival at the Frenchman Trail, it was discovered that the…
Read MoreGuyana’s First Lady urges youths to embrace technology at robotics exhibition
First Lady, Mrs Sandra Granger, last Saturday attended the Second Annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Robotics Exhibition hosted by STEM Guyana in collaboration with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GTT) Company. The event was held at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Homestretch Avenue. The First Lady, in her remarks at the opening ceremony, emphasised the importance of STEM and expressed the hope of having robotic teams from every region in Guyana participating at this event next year. “If you want to be relevant in the 21st Century…you…
Read MoreAccused dies after prolonged illness
Thirty-two-year-old Sheldon Chase, who had been on remand for the kidnapping and subsequent murder of Enmore auto spares dealer Rajendra Singh, also called “Sunil”, whose body was later recovered in the Le Repentir Cemetery, died while receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC). Guyana Times International understands that Chase had, for the past few months, been undergoing dialysis at the GPHC, but took his final breath at the medical facility on Saturday last. Chase had reportedly been in an out of hospital, and thus could not have attended…
Read MoreChildren injured in 4-vehicle smash-up at WCD in stable condition
Three children are now patients at the West Demerara Regional Hospital (WDRH) nursing severe head injuries after the Route 32 minibus in which they were travelling slammed into a Toyota Runx at Kastev, West Coast Demerara (WCD) on Tuesday morning. They are presently in a stable condition. The accident occurred around 09:00h. The three children, aged six to eight, were being accompanied by their mother to school when the driver of the minibus lost control and collided with the Toyota motor car, HC 4537, which was attempting to make a…
Read MoreRevenue body launches probe into forged drivers licence scam
The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) says it is currently investigating corruption within its agency. The Revenue Authority said that in its “day to day operations” it has “unearthed an illegal operation involving some unscrupulous members of its staff working in collusion with willing outside participants and members of the public in the issuance and use of forged drivers’ licences, certificates of compliance and registrations.” While outlining that it will not presently divulge full details since an investigation is ongoing, GRA however, said that “those staff identified as part of this…
Read MoreRobbery at L. Seepersaud and Sons Maraj Jewellery
Family blasts Georgetown City Constab for “lack of care and diligence” Bandits have carted off millions in gold, diamond and silver jewellery after they broke into the popular L Seepersaud Maraj and Sons Jewellery Store located at Stabroek Market. It is believed the robbery was executed between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Several persons have since been arrested for the crime. Guyana Times International understands that upon arrival at the jewellery store on Tuesday morning, the owner and staff realised the stall was broken into. Upon checking, the entire store…
Read MoreJustice Adrian Saunders is new President of CCJ
The Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) newest president is the first legally trained in the Caribbean. Justice Adrian Saunders was sworn in on Wednesday by Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Patrick Allen in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Outgoing President of the CCJ, Sir Dennis Byron, said the ascension of Justice Saunders “is a powerful symbol of what can be achieved right here in the Caribbean”. Justice Saunders is a graduate of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus, with a Bachelor of Law Degree (1975) and the Hugh Wooding…
Read MoreNo decision as yet on new GuySuCo Board – Minister Holder
Months after the life of the Board of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) expired, Cabinet is still deliberating on the matter and it seems as though they will not be ready anytime soon to announce a new body. In fact, Agriculture Minister Noel Holder told Guyana Times International via a telephone interview on Tuesday that the matter is still before Cabinet and he cannot disclose at what stage these discussions are at. Holder who was at Cabinet said they could make an announcement soon, but this is the same thing…
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