A 35-year-old businessman was on Tuesday night beaten to death, allegedly by his younger cousin, a 28-year-old electrician of Unity Village, East Coast Demerara (ECD). Dead is Arvin Dipchand, called “Krishna” of Dochfour, ECD. The incident occurred around 18:30h at Unity. Reports are that the cousins had several misunderstandings, stemming from the electrician allegedly stealing from the businessman on several occasions. On Tuesday night, the suspect was under the influence of alcohol when he pelted a hammer towards his cousin. The hammer struck the businessman to his head, causing him…
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‘Becoming a lawyer has always been a life-long dream’ – Meenakshi Arti Outar
After graduating with honours from the Hugh Wooding Law School this year, 25-year-old Meenakshi Arti Outar is one of the country’s newest lawyers, as she was admitted to practice law in Guyana, at the Demerara High Court on Monday. Outar’s petition was presented by Attorney-at-Law Pratesh Satram in the courtroom of High Court Judge, Justice Diane Insanally. During the brief proceedings, Outar was advised to always seek guidance from stalwarts in the profession while always keeping abreast with and upholding the laws of Guyana, in order to have a striving…
Read MoreCuban doctors satisfied with President’s health
…say cancer in remission Almost one year after being diagnosed with cancer, President David Granger is said to be in remission. This was announced by Ambassador of Guyana to Cuba, Halim Majeed following the Head of State’s most recent visit to that country for a medical check-up at the Centre for Medical, Surgical Research (CIMEQ). President Granger returned to Guyana Tuesday night, having completed a medical evaluation over the past few days. The medical specialists have expressed complete satisfaction with the state of the President’s health. They have also explained…
Read MoreGuyana cops top spots for CSEC, CAPE
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced its regional awards to students who would have performed exceptionally well at both the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) for 2019. This year, both top spots were bestowed to Guyanese students. Michael Bhopaul of Queen’s College copped the CAPE top award while the CSEC top performer was listed as Riana Toney of the Anna Regina Multilateral School. While Bhopaul would have placed second in Guyana’s lineup this year, he won the Dennis Irvine Award for the top…
Read MoreAppeal court order being sought to compel Cabinet, President to resign
A week after his order seeking Cabinet’s resignation was refused by the High Court, former Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has filed a notice that he is appealing against the ruling on the grounds that Chief Justice (CJ) (acting) Roxane George made a mistake in her ruling. According to the Notice of Appeal seen by this publication, Nandlall is seeking an order from the Court of Appeal compelling Cabinet and the President to resign, as a consequence of them being defeated by a No-Confidence vote. Apart from asking for a…
Read MoreGaming Authority taken to court over failure to issue casino licence
The proprietor of Sleepin International Hotel and Casino Inc, Clifton Bacchus, has filed legal proceedings against the Gaming Authority after the company was not granted a Casino Operator’s Licence or a Casino Premises Licence by the agency even after the submission of all requisite documents and materials since 2016. Legal documents seen by this newspaper revealed that Bacchus is asking the court to grant an order or writ of mandamus directing the authority to process, consider and determine in accordance with law, the applicant’s applications for a Casino Premises Licence…
Read MoreSophia man who set girlfriend on fire slapped with murder charge
A Sophia, Greater Georgetown resident, who was last month charged for the attempted murder of his girlfriend, was on Tuesday slapped with a murder charge, after the victim succumbed to her injuries. Wazim Pereira allegedly lit his girlfriend on fire on October 10 during a dispute. The 25-year-old man appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on the attempted murder charge; however, after the victim succumbed to her injuries, the file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for further advice and the murder charge was recommended. On Tuesday,…
Read MoreEU to mount observer mission for Guyana elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will be receiving help from the European Union (EU), which will be fielding an observer team for the General and Regional Elections scheduled for March 2, 2020. This was revealed by Government-nominated Commissioner Charles Corbin following a meeting at the secretariat on Tuesday. He noted that discussions have been held not only with the EU, but also Canada and the United States. “The EU team visited. They have engaged with the Government. And they have indicated they’re prepared to mount an observer mission. And basically…
Read MoreAspiring doctor honoured by Enmore businesses
“I just want to be able to help persons to feel better.” That’s the life mantra young Gangadai Harrichand plans to uphold as she embarks on her secondary school journey with the ultimate aim to one day serve in the medical field. “My long-term aspiration is to be a doctor,” the 11-year-old Enmore lass related. At the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) earlier this year, Gangadai, attending the Valkimi Vidyalaya Primary School at Lusignan, chalked up 523 marks out of a possible 536, thereby gaining a place at the prestigious…
Read MoreNEW GPC among top performers at GNBS award ceremony
The New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (GPC) was among the top awardees at the Guyana National Bureau of Standards’ (GNBS) Annual Award Ceremony held last Thursday evening. GPC was the overall winner in the category of continuous improvement in manufacturing. Rupununi Essence, Luke’s Manufacturing, National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO), Assuria Insurance Company, Eureka Medical Laboratories, and MACORP Inc were also awarded for their services provided to the country. Quest Medical Centre was awarded for its continuous improvement in small business services, and St Joseph Mercy Hospital for its continuous improvement…
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