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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has recently promoted four members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) to senior positions and it is expected that their dedication over the years will be the same as they execute their duties in their new portfolios. Guyana Times International understands that Commander of F Division (Interior locations), Senior Superintendent Kevin Adonis, along with recently reinstated Superintendent of Police, Simon McBean, have both been elevated to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), following deliberations and a decision made by the Police Service Commission…

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After months of issuing threats, the Guyana National Broadcasting Authority (GNBA) has finally taken legal action against three broadcasters who failed to honour their financial obligations. Among the three broadcasters who were served plaints for legal proceedings, the GNBA said one has since decided to pay all outstanding licence fees. As a consequence of this act of compliance, the GNBA withdrew its lawsuit against this broadcaster. However, the two remaining broadcasters— Atlantic Cable Network Inc and Bartica Communications Network Inc— are ordered to appear before the court to answer proceedings…

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…released on G$300,000 bail A 29-year-old Kitty, Georgetown resident was on Wednesday slapped with a causing death by dangerous driving charge. Joel Thomas, of Lot 205 Thomas Street, Kitty, appeared before Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The charge detailed that on July 8, 2019, at Vlissengen Road, Georgetown, he drove motor car PTT 2510 in a manner dangerous to the public thereby causing the death of motorcyclist Stephon Beckles. Thomas was represented by Attorney-at-Law Siand Dhurjon, who requested that his client be released on reasonable bail. Reports…

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Republic Bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nigel Baptiste has expressed disappointment over the fact that it’s plans to acquire Scotiabank’s assets in Guyana was not approved by the authorities. “While this development is disappointing, we do not dwell on disappointment,” he is quoted as saying in an article published by Trinidadian media entity, Newsday. “As a group, we remain fully engaged and committed to supporting the nation of Guyana through our operations there, as well as toward ensuring the success of all activities for which we have received the requisite…

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A delivery truck driver, who was allegedly caught with cannabis in a milk tin, was on Wednesday charged for the offence and appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Forty-three-year-old Troy Grant of Wortmanville, Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty and denied the charge. It is alleged that on September 22, 2019 at Hardina Street, Georgetown, he had in his possession 156 grams of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Defence Attorney Patrice Henry, in a bail application, told the court that his client was the sole breadwinner of his family.…

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New York Governor Andrew M Cuomo yesterday announced a statewide donation drive to help the people of the Bahamas recover and rebuild following Hurricane Dorian. To help with the effort, the governor said he will work with the Bahamian Consulate in New York to expand the number of drop sites for priority donations of food, dry goods and personal hygiene. Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to donate these “desperately-needed items” to the nearest drop site and is encouraging people to donate money to UNICEF and nonprofit partner organiations recommended by…

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People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive Gail Teixeira has called out the Police and President David Granger, for their utterances against peaceful protesters, coupled with the disregard for the Constitution. During a programme “Over the Red Line”, Teixeira noted that if one examined footage from last Thursday’s protest in front of the Pegasus Hotel, it would show that PPP supporters were not violent during the protest. Teixeira denied claims that attempts were made to tip over a Minister’s vehicle. “Let’s look at the Police. From all the footage from the protest,…

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The final report on the Linden-Lethem road, which will contain details coming out of consultations with the Indigenous communities and other important matters, is being finalised, even as construction is expected to start next month. During a recent interview with the media, Finance Minister Winston Jordan revealed that he recently received a progress report on the project. He noted that experts from the United Kingdom and the Caribbean Infrastructure Partnership Fund (CIF) were here last week. “The UK, CIF people were here last week. And they were giving us a…

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