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Middle Street Mayhem

November 15, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Govt, opposition sympathise with relatives of those killed The government and the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) have expressed condolences to the relatives of those killed in the Middle Street, Georgetown shooting by a lone gunman. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds in a statement aired on the National Television Network said Tuesday was “especially a sad day in our nation’s recent history.” “Many of you may have heard by now four persons have been killed by one of our fellow citizens who began shooting at persons in the vicinity and…

Canada-based foundation training Guyanese nurses in burn care

November 15, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Several Guyanese nurses will be undergoing training in prenatal and burn care at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation starting later this week. The training will be facilitated by two Guyana-born overseas-based medical professionals, Registered Nurse Vernie Ally, a certified instructor in neonatal resuscitation, and Dr Peter Akai, a specialist in wound care and infectious diseases. The programme was organised by the Guyana Burns and Health Care Charitable Foundation, which will be celebrating its 12th anniversary on Monday. Nurse Ally will be conducting classes for 24 nurses in the areas of…

Demerara Bank reports highest profit of Gy$1.957 billion

November 15, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Demerara Bank Limited in Guyana has reported Gy$1.957 billion in before tax profits for the financial year that ended September 30, an increase of 34.5.1 per cent over the previous year. In a release, the bank said it performed remarkably well in all areas of performance. Net Profit rose by 24.1 per cent. These significant improvements are reflected in its deposit base, which is at its highest level, with Gy$41.5 billion, a rise of 18.4 per cent when compared to the past year, while loans and advances grew by 20.5…

Guyana and Canada pledge to strengthen bilateral relations

November 15, 2013 TIMES INT'L

The relationship between the governments of Guyana and Canada was highlighted last week during a welcome reception for the new Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr Nicole Giles at her Bel Air residence. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, after extending greetings from President Donald Ramotar, wished the new high commissioner well during her sojourn in Guyana. He spoke of the thousands of Guyanese and their children who are happy to make Canada their home. “I can sense your eagerness to maintain the momentum of our programme of cooperation, and to seek…

Freed murder accused shot dead

November 15, 2013 TIMES INT'L

A 28-year-old Albouystown, Georgetown man who was freed on a murder charge in 2012 was shot dead by a lone gunman late Tuesday night in his community. Dead is Rayburn Harvey of Lot 144 James Street, Albouystown. A close relative told Guyana Times International that Harvey was at a wake in Rasville around 23: 20h when he received a phone call. “Ah coming just now,” were his words to the person on the phone. The miner left the wake on a CG motorcycle with the promise to return but he…

Govt to establish unit to tackle financial crimes

November 15, 2013 TIMES INT'L

In an effort to cushion the impact that might follow due to Guyana’s failure to enact the Anti-Money laundering and Countering The Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, the government has agreed to the creation and operationalisation of a Special Organised Crime Unit (SOCU), with support from multilateral and bilateral partners. Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon made this disclosure during his weekly post-Cabinet press conference at the Office of the President on Wednesday. According to Dr Luncheon, the SOCU will investigate suspected financial transactions suggestive of money laundering…

El Dorado gold heist accused remanded

November 15, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Three men involved in the El Dorado Gold heist made their first court appearance on Wednesday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to the charges against them. The men charged were Ameerullah Khurchullah and Anil Diaram of Berbice and Kenneth Garraway of Charity, Essequibo. The trio appeared before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and were not required to plead to the indictable charge which stated that on Friday November 8 at Port Kaituma, North West District, they stole a quantity of cash and several ounces of gold totalling Gy$ 93…

APNU not rethinking position on Guyana’s money laundering bill

November 8, 2013 TIMES INT'L

The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) said it remains firm on its position, not to support the passage of Guyana’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill. This was disclosed by APNU’s leader David Granger during a media conference last Friday. Granger confirmed that come later this week, his party will not be supporting the amendments to the bill, due to their absence in the entire process and the need for it to be properly done. He said that the coalition has no-confidence in the amendments…

Laparkan participating in Americas cargo show, conference

November 8, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Laparkan Shipping was among hundreds of international logistics providers participating in the Americas Air and Sea Cargo Show and Conference which opened on Wednesday at the Doubletree Hotel and Convention Centre, Miami, U. S. A. Laparkan’s delegation to the show and conference is led by its chairman, Glen Khan and includes Vice Chairman Hussein Haniff and Laparkan Airways Network Manager John Green. Laparkan also has a booth at the exhibition. Prior to the opening, Khan had described the conference as “an important forum for the cargo industry as it provides…

Private sector petitions for passage of money laundering bill

November 8, 2013 TIMES INT'L

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is petitioning members of the National Assembly to consider, make any necessary adjustments and pass the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill of 2013. The bill seeks to amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act of 2009. Guyana faces blacklisting if the bill containing several amendments by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) is not passed by the House. Consequently, in light of the need for Guyana to comply with the recommendations of the CFATF and…