Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has affirmed the government’s position that Guyana would go the route of “agreeing to disagree” when it relates to matters concerning the United States, Cuba and Caricom. She made this comment in response to a question posed by reporters on Friday about the country’s response to the call from the U. S. Ambassador to Guyana, D Brent Hardt, for Caricom to exhort on Cuba, the need to practise democracy and human rights. Rodrigues-Birkett stated that Guyana also encounters problems with human rights when it comes…
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U.S., EU pledge help to suppress youth gangs
By Svetlana Marshall – The United States and the European Union have both pledged to help Guyana and the rest of the Caribbean combat spiralling youth-orchestrated crimes by injecting more funds into programmes that will reintegrate deportees and curb gender-based violence. U. S. Ambassador to Guyana D Brent Hardt and the head of the European Delegation, Ambassador Robert Kopecky reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to combating the scourge, during the opening ceremony of the National Training Workshop on Implementation of Prevention Strategies and Actions to address Youth Gangs and Violence. The…
Read MorePresident Ramotar, Brazilian Vice Admiral discuss coast guard partnership
On his first visit to Guyana, Brazilian Vice Admiral Ademir Sobrinho met President Donald Ramotar at his office on Tuesday for talks aimed at strengthening ties between the Brazilian navy and Guyana Defence Force (GDF) coast guard. In the company of a team of senior officers that included GDF Chief of Staff, Commodore Gary Best, Admiral Sobrinho and President Ramotar discussed the possibility of Brazil supporting Guyana in the areas of marine transport in hinterland communities, medivac, and health-care services. He told the Government Information Agency (GINA) about two initiatives…
Read MoreCotton Tree man sentenced to death for 2008 murder
“The jury having returned a verdict of guilty, you shall be taken from this court to a place of lawful execution and you are to be hanged by the rope until dead. May the Lord have mercy on you.” These were the words of Justice Brassington Reynolds as he handed down the sentence to Nazrudeen Jhoot, also called “Buddy” for the killing of Khemlall Mangal on August 25, 2008. The 21-year-old was found guilty by a mixed Berbice jury last Thursday and given the death sentence. Asked if he had…
Read MoreAlleged child-killer and rapist arrested
The suspect in the killing of a four-year-old boy at Linden has been arrested the police have confirmed. The man Wednesday afternoon reportedly stabbed his four-year old ex stepson to death at Blueberry Hill after the boy saw him allegedly raping his aunt, police said earlier. The boy has been identified as Jamal Nedd of Buck Hill, Wismar. Police sources gave the name of the assailant as 24-year old Rawle Samuels. He had escaped before police arrived on the scene. Police at the McKenzie Police Station confirmed that the man…
Read MoreLinden COI a learning experience for all – Attorney General
The Linden Commission of Inquiry (COI) was indeed a great learning experience for all Guyanese as it was the first time that Guyana convened a commission comprising a number of international personalities. Speaking on the just concluded COI into the July 18 Linden shooting incident, Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said the COI also allowed the opportunity for persons who felt strongly about what transpired in Linden to come forth and ventilate whatever information they had in relation to the issue. The COI was set…
Read MoreFormer Chancellor Aubrey Bishop dies
Former Chancellor of the Judiciary, Aubrey Bishop died Wednesday evening at the Georgetown Public Hospital. He was 81. Guyana Times International was told that Justice Bishop had endured a prolonged period of illness and had been receiving treatment at a private hospital. Aubrey Fitz Ronald Bishop was born at Georgetown, Guyana and educated at the secondary level at Queen’s College. He was called to the English Bar in July 1963. He enjoyed great success in the worlds of civil and criminal law in Guyana. He was elevated to the High…
Read MoreNY community leaders hold discussions with members of the judiciary
On January 27, 2013 community leaders in New York met with members of the judiciary from the District Court, Supreme Court, Appellate Term and the Court of Appeals – New York’s highest court to discuss various relevant issues. The lavish function was held at the luxurious Carlton Hall located on Long Island, New York.
Read MoreTeen driver gets bail for causing two deaths
By Vahnu Manikchand – The 17-year-old boy who was driving the Tundra in the fatal accident at Mon Repos Sunday evening was arraigned on five charges stemming from the accident and was placed on Gy$750,000 bail. Gidram Rasiawan, a student of School of the Nations, residing at Lot 15 Eccles, East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Alex Moore on Wednesday at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court. The young man was not required to plead to two indictable counts of causing death by dangerous driving, which alleged that he drove motor vehicle…
Read MoreCandle light vigil held to raise awareness of cervical cancer
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Minister of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud and Chairperson, Children, Women, Gender Equality Commission Indra Chandarpal joined students of the Guyana School of Nursing and members of civil society at a candle light vigil on Wednesday evening on the lawns of Parliament building to bring awareness to the scourge of cervical cancer. The event was organised by the Health Ministry as part of its Cervical Awareness month of activities. January was designated such a Month worldwide. This year’s theme was “Early…
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