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The Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday heard that of the 237 weapons issued by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) to various individuals and organisations during the 1970s, 155 are still outstanding. That number represents 65.4 per cent of guns issued. Returning to the stand with further evidence was head of the Intelligence (G2) Unit of the GDF, Lieutenant Colonel Sydney James, who told the tribunal that while those guns have not yet been recovered, no word has been given for searches to be carried out for their recovery.…

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Wednesday hosted the Brazilian Army for the inaugural bilateral Defence Working Group meeting between the two neighbouring countries. A simple opening ceremony for the meeting was held at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC), Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown, during which the delegations from both countries were introduced. Delivering his opening remarks, the GDF Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips said that Guyana’s first goodwill mission to Brazil 45 years ago paved the foundation for what has become a strong relationship between the two countries. He noted that…

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By Svetlana Marshall The Guyana Government on Wednesday said that a minority Government may be a permanent feature in the country and urged politicians and other stakeholders to strive to make it work rather than opposing it. Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon’s comments came in the wake of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) announcing on Monday that it was seeking a national front alliance. After several years, the PPP/Civic lost its majority to the combined Opposition – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) at…

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– building US$12M Medical Campus at Providence; Specialty Hospital in pipeline BY TAJERAM MOHABAIR With a vision to establish itself as the best medical school in the Caribbean, the Texila American University which established operations in Guyana in 2010, will soon be building a state-of-the-art campus at Providence, East Bank Demerara. Speaking to Guyana Times International via Skype from the university’s offices in New Jersey, USA, Director for International Operations Ashok Kumar said the design for the building has been completed and is in the process of being approved. He…

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The People’s Progressive Party (PPP/C) is calling on all Guyanese to expose any type of discrepancies that may surface during the current Claims and Objections period in order to ensure there is a clean, accurate and credible Voters List. The party in a statement said the first ingredient for the holding of free and fair elections is a Voters List that is aboveboard. “We call on all Guyana to support the PPP/C’s concerns with respect to discrepancies arising out of the registration process and the production of a Preliminary List…

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Canadian oil exploration company, CGX Energy has entered into a definitive agreement for the provision of helicopter services for use in the drilling of its first commitment well on its Corentyne Block. Under the terms of the agreement, the company has procured the services of Bristow Helicopters (International) Limited, a corporation organised and acting under the laws of England and having its registered office in England. Additionally, the CGX has completed a shallow hazard survey in order to acquire seabed conditions and drilling hazard information surrounding the location of its…

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– Home Affairs Ministry The Home Affairs Ministry in Guyana has commended the security forces for the discovery of a blue Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible (SPSS) vessel in a creek along the Waini River, North West District last Thursday, contending that the vessel was built to transport tonnes of cocaine. The blue Self-Propelled Semi-Submersible was found by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit (CANU) and the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) Special Forces, Coast Guard and Air Corps The Ministry in a release, said this was the first time a SPSS was found in…

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BY JOMO PAUL Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud has urged miners to rid the sector of the prostitution tag it carries and work to preserve the environment even as they pursue their fortunes. He was at the time addressing the opening of a Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) mining permit lottery at the Bartica Community Centre ground. Prostitution and allegations of human trafficking is rampant in the mining community. Delivering the feature address at the opening of the lottery at the Bartica Community Centre, the Minister said…

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The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is urging the countries of the Americas to be vigilant and prepared for a potential introduction of the Ebola virus in the Region. The recommendation comes following a statement by WHO Director-General Margaret Chan that the outbreak in West Africa constitutes a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). The current Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak began in Guinea in December 2013. This outbreak now involves transmission in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. As of 6 August 2014, countries have reported…

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