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By Umadevi Bux – Georgtown Public Hospital Chief Executive Officer Michael Khan said an inquiry has been launched into the death of a young woman and her unborn child at the medical facility. Khan also offered sincerest condolences to the bereaved family. A 28-year-old mother died while giving birth at the hospital early Tuesday morning. Louann Rodney and her unborn child of Meadow Brook Drive, Georgetown, succumbed at the Georgetown Public Hospital around 08: 00h on Tuesday during induced child labour. According to the husband of the deceased Nigel George…

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A death row prisoner is appealing to the court to give urgent consideration to his case after his attorney filed an appeal on his behalf. Anthony Beharry called “Tony” was condemned to die for the September 20, 2004 arson/ murder of his cousin. He was accused of torching a house belonging to his aunt, which resulted in the death of a cousin, Yusuf Latiff. Beharry, 43, of Reliance Settlement Canje was said to have torched the house after an argument with relatives, including his mother and sisters. His lawyer, Charrandas…

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Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon said that there have been no concerns raised with the Guyana government about the setting up of terrorist cells in the country. Dr Luncheon responding to a question raised during Wednesday’s post-Cabinet media briefing and which referred to a recent media article stating that high-profile Argentinean prosecutor Alberto Nisman had indicated that Iranians have been setting up such cells in the Caribbean and Guyana.   AMIA bombing On May 29, Nisman, the Argentine prosecutor who investigated the 1994 AMIA bombing, issued a 500-page indictment that…

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The Argentine embassy in Guyana celebrated the 203rd anniversary of Argentina’s 1810 May Revolution with a reception at the Pegasus Hotel Wednesday evening. The revolution was the last in a series of political events that installed the first government in Argentina. There was no hostility involved, but it is called a revolution because it resulted in a dramatic change in Argentina’s political, social, and economical landscapes. According to Argentina’s Ambassador to Guyana Luis A Martino, his country is on a path to expand bi-lateral relationships with Guyana and most importantly…

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The Women’s Progressive Organisation (WPO) was last Saturday saluted by President Donald Ramotar during a cultural ceremony to mark its 60th anniversary. In the presence of a packed audience at the Natural Cultural Centre, President Ramotar hailed the WPO for its outstanding contributions to the lives of Guyanese women and the integral role it played in the economic, political, social and educational development of the country. “They were a part of the struggle for independence, the women’s movement for independence and they were a part of the fight not only…

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Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) President Fazeel Ferouz on Tuesday honoured Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) General Secretary Dr Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, who is currently on a two-day visit in Guyana. Ferouz presented Dr Ihsanoglu with an award following his arrival in Guyana. The award was presented at the CIOG’s headquarters in Woolford Avenue, Georgetown. Dr Ihsanoglu is accompanied by a five-member delegation, which includes his wife, Fusun Ihsanoglu. Meanwhile, a release from the Foreign Affairs Ministry stated that, as part of his visit, Dr Ihsanoglu will pay courtesy calls…

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– teen girl in love triangle questioned Up to late Wednesday afternoon, investigators were grilling the teenager suspected to be involved in the triangular love affair which led to the death of 22-year-old Thandu Singh on Tuesday at Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, while the main suspect remains at large. Singh, who is also known as Khemraj Singh and “Tony”, was found on Tuesday afternoon with his throat slit and head bashed in his cottage behind a lumber yard. The man, formerly of Airy Hall, Essequibo Coast, worked as…

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Over the last weekend, several ministers of the Cabinet were in Region One with the intent of meeting and interacting with residents of several villages including those in the riverain areas. This outreach gave the residents the opportunity to hear about on-going developmental activities, while at the same time they were able to share their concerns. Minister in the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development Norman Whittaker visited St. Anselm, Lower Kaituma, Barima/ Koriabo, Savannah, Blackwater, Red Hill, Barabina and Unity Square. Similar concerns were raised at the meetings,…

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