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Man charged for killing fiancée

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The accused being escorted by police ranks

David Johnson was on Tuesday, March 20, charged for murdering his fiancée and then dumping her body in a drain at Nismes, West Bank Demerara. The 23-year-old appeared at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court and was slapped with the charge of murder by Magistrate Sherdell Isaacs-Marcus. He was not required to plea to the charge which stated that between March 15 and 17 at Nismes River View, West Bank Demerara, he murdered his girlfriend Leonaka Natasha Johnson, 20, also called “Tasha”. Johnson, who was unrepresented, told the court that he resides…

Minorities in Ontario praise govt’s efforts in promoting diversity

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By North American Correspondent Guyanese and other minorities in Ontario have showered praises on the Government of Ontario for promoting diversity in the province. Some 100,000 Guyanese are settled in the province. Ontario has been named as Canada’s best diversity employer for the fifth consecutive year. It is not known how many Guyanese are employed in government posts in Ontario, but it is believed that the government (of the province) has employed more Guyanese and immigrant groups than any other province in the country. A publication titled “Canada’s Top 100…

Gy$ 49M of mining royalties turned over to Amerindians

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud

The Amerindian Affairs Ministry on Monday received a cheque totalling over Gy$ 49 million in royalties from the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) through the Natural Resources and the Environment Ministry. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) release, the money accounts for 20 per cent of the royalties from mining activities paid to the GGMC for the period 2006 to 2011 by small and medium-scale miners in hinterland communities, among which are Isseneru, Warrow, Jawalla, Chinese Landing and Campbelltown. The transfer is in keeping with the 2006 Amerindian…

Govt to ensure REDjet passengers not left stranded

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The Tourism Ministry has been in constant dialogue since last Friday with REDjet to ensure that Guyana is kept abreast of the developments taking place within the company. Acting Tourism Minister Irfaan Ali said on Monday his ministry will ensure that all Guyanese passengers are taken care of and not left stranded. The Barbados-based airline announced late Friday, March 16, it was suspending all flights from Saturday until further notice. After 10 months in the air, the move is a bid to protect its long-term interests, the company said. Minister…

Govt electricity investment in Mahdia a blessing to residents

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Ganga Persaud at the meeting with

When the government invested Gy $150M in the establishment of the Mahdia Power and Light (MPL) in October 2011, which it heavily subsidises, it was with the objective of creating economic opportunities and a better life for residents of the Region Eight mining district. Now five months after, the residents are very appreciative of this investment which has indeed created improvements and has enhanced developments in the community. This was conveyed to Local Government Minister Ganga Persaud when he visited the entity over the weekend and met with the company’s…

Son charged for threatening to chop his mother

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

A man was on Monday, March 19, placed before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for threatening to chop his mother. Paul Smith appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts to answer to the charge of threatening behaviour. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, which stated that on March 15 in Georgetown, he made use of threatening behaviour to the virtual complainant (VC), Sharon Smith, causing a breach of the peace to be occasioned. Prosecutor Lionel Harvey stated that the defendant is the VC’s son and on the day in…

Guyana; a worthwhile, memorable experience for St. Vincent visitors

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Some of the students when they arrived at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri on March 11

A most memorable trip to Guyana was rounded off with an equally memorable sample of Guyana’s multi-ethnic cultural displays for the 85 visitors from St. Vincent & the Grenadines who spent just over a week in Guyana. Fourteen adults, including 11 teachers, three parents, and 71 Fourth Form students from the Geography and Natural Science Department of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Girls High School (GHS), created a lifetime of memories under the leadership of Shereline Roberts, Head of the Department, who also served as team leader and coordinator.…

Gunned down Eccles Businessman was targeted five years ago

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Five years ago, a planned execution on 37-year-old Leonard Mahadeo of Diamond, New Housing Scheme failed, but his executioners finally succeeded in their attempts last Friday evening at Eccles, East Bank Demerara. Mahadeo, a prominent businessman formerly of Soesdyke Back Road, East Bank Demerara (EDB) was gunned down execution style while imbibing at the Soca Paradise Sports Bar located at Old Road Eccles, East Bank Demerara. The incident occurred at about 22: 35h. According to reports received, Mahadeo who normally moves with a group of friends went alone to the…

Dr. Jagan was a deep thinker with an open mind to development – Ramotar

March 23, 2012March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

His Excellency Donald Ramotar delivering the lecture on ‘The life and work of the late

The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre also known as the Red House, located on High Street, Kingston, Georgetown on Tuesday held its annual lecture on the late President and PPP leader Dr. Cheddi Jagan, as part of activities planned in honour of his birth and death anniversaries. The purpose of the annual event is to have from year to year, distinguished persons who would have been associated with the late Dr. Jagan deliver varying perspectives on how they viewed his life, struggles and contributions. President Donald Ramotar who also serves as…

Govt pours cold water on APNU’s SoPs findings

March 23, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Government on Wednesday said that it is not at all concerned by the public declaration made by the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on its verification process of the Statements of Polls (SoPs) used to declare the November 28 general and regional elections. Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon, at this week’s post cabinet press briefing said, “I don’t think we have a concern if you ask me, that is, putting it factually.” Dr Luncheon added that President Donald Ramotar had extended his hands to the opposition coalition, indicating that…