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President Donald Ramotar told Muslims on Tuesday that many of the ills that Prophet Muhammad confronted are still plaguing society today. Ramotar delivered addresses to mark the occasion of Youman Nabi at the Queenstown Masjid and the Peters’ Hall Masjid subsequently. “What he was fighting for was to end poverty, to give people dignity. He was fighting for justice and freedom. Today we look around the world, we see some of those same things existing, and therefore, we need to continue to work to eradicate them in our society,” he…

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Attorney General Anil Nandlall has expressed disquiet over a letter written by Alliance For Change (AFC) leader Khemraj Ramjattan in respect of the case filed by Bashir Mohamed against the chief works officer and him (Nandlall). The attorney general in a release said he remains mystified as to the reason the letter was written in the first place, noting that it concluded in the Court of Appeal by virtue of a Notice of Withdrawal and Discontinuance filed by Ramjattan, presumably, upon the instructions of his client. He said unfortunately, the…

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The Australian Institute of Business (AIB) and Nations University (NU) will mark the two-year anniversary of the delivery of the master’s of business administration (MBA) programme in Guyana. Nations University Director, Dr Brian O’Toole said, “Nations University has been delivering the AIB MBA for two years now and the programme is highly recognised by employers and students of Guyana. A few months ago, NU hosted its first AIB graduation ceremony which was a big success.” The AIB Marketing Director Joel Abraham added: “The MBA is the world’s most popular post-graduate…

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Late Guyanese literary icon AJ Seymour was placed on the National Library’s wall of fame on Wednesday as the nation continues its celebration of his 100th birth anniversary.  The Guyanese, poet and writer was a significant force in Caribbean literature. Edited volumes of the pioneering magazine he established and edited, Kyk-Over-Al, were presented to the library and his niece Dr Jacqueline de Weever. Speaking at the ceremony were Dr Ian McDonald, who took over the editing of the magazine upon Seymour’s death in 1989, and Professor David Dabydeen, editor of…

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Deputy Speaker and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament Debra Backer who was flown to the United States for medical treatment will return to Guyana on Friday. Details of her illness remain unknown at this time. Opposition Leader David Granger told Guyana Times International that Backer, who will miss the 67th sitting of the National Assembly of the 10th Parliament of Guyana, has left the U.S. and is expected to stop over in Trinidad and Tobago before arriving in Guyana on Friday. Today, Backer was expected to…

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Suicide can no longer be considered a once in a while problem on the Essequibo Coast as Essequibians are increasingly taking their own lives. Records from the Suddie Hospital indicate that some 82 persons took their lives in 2013. Importantly, the recent trend has gained the attention of public officials, residents and the parents of the victims. People Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C), Region Two Councillor Shanta Springer, who heads the Record Medical Statistic Department at the Suddie Hospital, said she is appalled by the number of suicide cases on the…

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Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Director Zulficar Mohammed on Sunday confirmed that the Cessna 206 aircraft that crashed during takeoff at the Ogle International Airport (OIA) on Saturday has been removed from the site and is being stored at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) hangar. He said the aircraft was examined by GCAA officials on Saturday, but it is too early to disclose what might have been the reason for the crash. The plane, he noted, will again be inspected and once all the questions would have been answered, a…

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The Health Ministry will be sending 11 children with life-threatening cardiac problems to Dominica for surgery, as a result of a collaborative effort with the Calgary University and international non-governmental organisation Baby Heart, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported. This decision was made after a team from Calgary University visited and conducted screening for cardiac related illnesses. The children were chosen from among many diagnosed during this process, owing to the seriousness of their cases. Health Minister, Dr Bheri Ramsaran, during a meeting with the children and their families, highlighted…

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The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha recently celebrated 40 years of existence and as the month-long celebrations continue; the organisation said special focus will be placed on training to preserve Hinduism and its art forms. Embarking on another year of dedicated service to the country, the Sabha will continue to expand the Dharmic family through its praants in Essequibo; Upper, Central, East and West Berbice; East and West Coast Demerara; and East Bank Demerara. Its goal is to maintain and strengthen relationships with all Hindu organisations and other religious bodies as…

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The Human Services and Social Security Ministry has reported that the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA) received 2925 cases of child abuse in 2013, all of which were investigated and addressed. The ministry also registered and licensed more than 200 day care facilities throughout the country, placing 207 children in foster homes, 212 in state residential care and 600 in privately run homes and orphanages. Towards child protection, the Mahaica Children’s Home was commissioned for girls who have been victims of sexual abuse and incest. The new building was…

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