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A Caribbean Airlines flight operated by Omni Air International that showed Essequibo as a disputed territory on its flight monitor evoked angry protest from Guyanese passengers, including some government officials, forcing the crew to apologise mid-air on Saturday. The direct flight to Georgetown had originated in New York. Guyana Times International was told that the airline has been showing the controversial map on its monitor for some time now despite several objections. “This thing is very distasteful and smacks of disrespect to Guyanese and also the wider Caricom,” a passenger…

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Scores of schoolchildren turned up at the Princess International Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Wednesday afternoon to witness the opening of this year’s National Youth Parliament (NYP) debates. During the intense sessions, the government and the opposition sides of the House debated three motions, including one calling for legislation to stem the misuse and mischief associated with the use of social media given the sensitive socio-political nature of society. The latter was the main topic of the debates. Presidential Advisor on Governance Gail Teixeira, who represented President Donald…

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A number of residents at Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, Linden, are now trying to get back on their feet following a rain storm on Tuesday evening which damaged rooftops and caused one house to collapse. Speaking with Guyana Times International on Wednesday, one affected resident, Diana Plowell, who lives in a two-storey home with her family of six at Hopetown Square, Amelia’s Ward, said she is still trying to come to grips with the after effects of the storm, which was accompanied by heavy winds. The roof of the upper flat…

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A new 12-man governing board for the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) was on last week Thursday installed before Health Minister Dr Bheri Ramsaran at a ceremony in the boardroom of the hospital complex at Watooka, Linden, Region 10. Also present was Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Joseph Hamilton and LHC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Farook Riyasat. In congratulating the members of the new board, Minister Ramsaran cautioned that they work within the parameters of its operation and seek not to infringe on what should be the responsibilities and functions of…

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President Donald Ramotar was selected to be a member of the United Nations (UN) Steering Committee to examine the world’s education system and make recommendations for its improvement. He is expected to attend the first meeting on September 26. The announcement was made by Education Minister Priya Manickchand during her address following the “Education Walk” on Friday, as part of the activities planned for Education Month under the theme “Transforming the nation, through inclusive education”. “The United Nations has convened under Secretary General Ban- Ki- Moon an entire body to…

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With just a few more days to go, preparations are well underway and it is expected that GuyExpo 2012 will be the biggest ever, with a lot of new additional attractions and upgraded facilities. The exhibition will commence on September 27 and conclude on September 30. It will be held at the Sophia Exhibition Centre under the theme, “Strengthening the traditional, Embracing the new”. During a walkthrough on Friday, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Indranauth Haralsingh noted that this year’s GuyExpo is expected to be the biggest because…

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The International Muslim Organisation of Canada (IMO), one of the largest Muslim institutions for people of Guyanese origin, located in Toronto, Canada, recently made a donation of Gy$ 400,000 to the Shaheed Boys and Girls orphanages. The presentation was made by IMO President Omar Farouk, who expressed pleasure at the efforts of the board of the orphanages in providing quality programmes, activities and facilities for the children of these institutions. He explained that the IMO has been a regular contributor to the institutions for several years, though on a smaller…

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“Chase-Green is out my league” – Carol Sooba Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba has taken umbrage at comments made by Deputy Mayor Patricia Chase-Green that she is not qualified for the post, noting that she would not be too bothered by the remarks as it is coming from someone who should have been a nurse. Sooba told Guyana Times International on Saturday that Chase-Green is out of her league to pronounce on her competence, and from all appearances, has joined the group to frustrate her from executing her duties. The…

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