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… but two absent from court, arrest warrants issued Escorted by armed police ranks, Special Constable Terrence Wallace appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged jointly with two others for killing Agricola teen, Shaquille Grant. Wallace was arraigned before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. The two other lawmen, Lance Corporal Warren Blue and Special Constable Jamal Lewis were also scheduled to answer to the charge but according to reports, they fled the jurisdiction. The court, however issued arrest warrants for the apprehension of the two policemen, who according…

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The chairman and board of directors of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) welcomed Shaik Baksh as the new chief executive officer of the national water utility. Baksh, who has commenced his official duties, stated that his immediate focus will be to propel GWI to greater profitability and enhance the quality of service provided to customers countrywide. “My extensive years in Guyana’s water sector have provided me with unique insight into areas which are currently underperforming.” Baksh stated, “for GWI to succeed, it must begin implementing tools for increased revenue as…

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Veteran trade unionist Komal Chand has been re-elected president of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), the union said in a statement on Monday. GAWU said following the successful conclusion of its 20th Delegates’ Congress on August 28, the 52-member General Council met for the first time on Saturday and elected unanimously the members of the union’s Central Executive Committee. Jankie Persaud was elected honorary president; Chand, president; Uranie Heeram, vice president; Seepaul Narine, general secretary; Mohamad Ahamad, assistant general secretary; Derek Thakur, organising secretary; Aslim Singh, international…

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People’s National Congress Reform youth activist Christopher Jones has called on all local artistes and musicians to exercise more maturity and responsibility in recording and promoting their music. “Though we fully support the development and growth of local artistes, we are totally against lyrics that damage or undermine the moral structure of society. We recognise the lyrics of two recently-released songs by local artistes, and are very disappointed by the vulgar tones and connotations of the music,” he said. “We believe that entertainment must be combined with education and good…

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Linden inquiry Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Patrick Todd, on the day of the Linden shooting, not only used “stores” from the rank of the Tactical Services Unit (TSU), he also took CS cartridges from a rank of the Mackenzie Policed Station Anti-Crime Unit, according to Police Sergeant Roger English. Sergeant English was at the time testifying at the commission of inquiry being held to investigate the shooting to death of three protesters at Linden on July 18. “At the (Mackenzie) Police Station, I made a physical check of the…

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– discussions held on major expansion plans Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud accompanied executives of Chongqing Bosai Minerals Group and their affiliate, Bosai Minerals Guyana Incorporated (BCGI) to a meeting with President Donald Ramotar on Saturday as efforts continue to expand bauxite operations and create more jobs. Bosai’s operation in Linden is poised for major expansion with approximately US$ 100 million in investments that will allow the company to access greater quantities of ore and pursue further developments. During the meeting which also included Bosai Company Secretary Norman…

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– Seaman stabbed to death, wife held By Tiffany Bowen Seven years of an abusive relationship ended tragically for a Mon Repos couple early Tuesday morning. According to reports, 21-year-old seaman Sam Lall, also called “Samo” or “Alien”, of Block 8, Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, was allegedly stabbed to death by his 25-year-old common-law wife, Villda Beaton, also known as Priya. Beaton’s sobbing mother, Rita Pritilal, told this publication that the couple was always in the habit of fighting. The tearful woman related that sometime around 05: 30 on…

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– high-level delegation to visit Guyana Guyana’s Head of State Donald Ramotar continued his rounds of meetings on the sidelines of the 67th United Nations General Assembly in New York and on Tuesday met with Regional Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Heraldo Munoz and delegation. The officials discussed a number of initiatives. A high-level UNDP delegation will be visiting Guyana next week to review their work as part of a Caribbean-wide review. “You know we have a lot of programmes we are doing with the UNDP, very…

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In light of the fact that since the holding of the last local government elections in 1994, efficiencies in management have worsened and created havoc at the level of local communities, government has shown its resolve to aggressively confront the existing problems in the local government system. Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS) Dr Roger Luncheon told a news conference on Thursday that apart from the commitment of President Donald Ramotar to have the elections as early as possible, the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/ C) administration has made changes…

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