– Trinidadian baby latest to receive assistance By North American Correspondent A Guyanese-led donor children foundation in Toronto has donated CN$25K towards the surgery of a Trinidadian infant to save the baby’s life. The donation is the latest by the Toronto Caribbean Children Foundation(TCCF) founded by Guyanese Jay Brijpaul to save medically challenged kids regardless of their nationality or ethnicity. Brijpaul and the TCCF are well known in Canada for their mercy missions which have been helping children in need of life saving surgeries over the years. The organisation has…
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Queens-based Guyanese observe Shivaratri
By Vishnu Bisram The large Guyanese Hindu community and other Hindus in New York observed the annual auspicious festival of Shivaratri, or the worshipping Lord Shiva, last Sunday evening and Monday morning. Shivaratri is one of the most important festivals of Hinduism glorifying Lord Shiva, who is known as the Destroyer in the Hindu Trinity of Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Protector and Preserver), and Shiva. For Hindus, Shiva is the Lord of all things in the universe, including its originator. People streamed by the hundreds into temples during the…
Read MoreMan attacked by pit bulls slowly recovering
Momarak Ali, 63, of Lot 46 Austin Street, Campbellville, Georgetown, was mauled by two pit bulls early on Monday morning, resulting in severe injury to both arms. Both of Ali’s arms were severely mangled due to the viciousness of the attack. Ali is said to be recovering well at the Georgetown Public Hospital. Ali was on his way to the Kitty mosque to perform the first prayer of the day when he was attacked. Ali’s wife, Khairoon, told Guyana Times International that her husband is still “in a state of…
Read MoreCommission of inquiry established to investigate Blairmont workers’ grievances
A commission of inquiry has been established to investigate the allegations made by Blairmont sugar workers over the past weeks resulting in them downing tools. The commission comprises of Dr Dale Bisnauth, who will sit as chairman, former Chief Labour Officer Mohamed Akeel and GuySuco’s Industrial Relations Officer, Deodat Sukhu, who will serve as secretary to the committee. In a letter dated February 21 and addressed to Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) General Secretary, Seepaul Narine, Labour Minister Dr Nanda Kishore Gopaul notified the union of the commission,…
Read MoreGuyana committed to complying with international obligations in bio-tech utilisation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in collaboration with the University of Guyana (UG) on Tuesday, February 21, hosted a second training workshop on biosafety. Facilitator of the workshop, Fred Phillips, who is a specialist in the implementation of multilateral agreements, said that this project is designed to get participants reacquainted with bio-safety clearing house; giving them an insight on the state of biosafety at the international level. All the signatories to the Cartagena Protocol have to provide information about the state of bio-safety and laws in place or any decisions…
Read MoreSecondary schools step-up with extraordinary dance performances – as Mash competitions continue
The National Cultural Centre in Georgetown was filled to capacity, on Wednesday, February 8, with secondary school students from Georgetown, many of whom came out to support their respective schools participating in this year’s children’s mash competitions. Just under 100 dance pieces were presented by individuals and groups (11-13 and 14-17 age groups) in the traditional, legends and traditions, religious beliefs, interpretative, social commentary and masquerade categories. The participating schools stepped-up their game as they took the audience through a cascade of colours and up-beat sounds which induced the Mashramani…
Read MoreGovt will not be held to ransom – Ramotar
By Ariana Gordon President Donald Ramotar on February 10, warned the National Assembly that his administration will not be held at ransom by any intractable posture by the opposition while stressing the importance of the House working together in the best interest of all citizens. “As willing however as my government is to exercise patience, forbearance, and reasonableness in the interest of all of our people, my administration will not be held ransom to intractable postures,” the president said in his inaugural speech to the National Assembly in which he…
Read MoreNew army officers warned about lure of fast cash
By Bhisham Mohamed “Avoid the temptation of being compromised by the lure of fast money and quick riches. Yielding to such temptation corrupt morals and is an affront to our proud heritage.” These were the sentiments of Commander-in-Chief, President Donald Ramotar during his address to the graduates of the Guyana Defence Force Standard Officers’ Course Number 44 held at the Drill Square, Camp Ayanganna on Wednesday, February 15. The president charged the officers that they must at all times work hard and be honest; a trademark that will bear fruit.…
Read MoreOpposition takes control of Committee of Selection
The combined opposition on February 10 took control of the Committee of Selection, which is responsible for the composition of all other committees in the Parliament, with five seats to government’s four seats. Representing government on the committee are Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Presidential Advisor on Governance Gail Teixeira, Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy and Indranie Chandarpal. Sitting on the committee for the opposition are Chief Whip Amna Ally, Joseph Harmon, Volda Lawrence, Dr George Norton of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Khemraj Ramjattan of the Alliance…
Read MoreUG Student body says protests legitimate
University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) President Duane Edwards is taking umbrage with the Cabinet Secretary’s referring to the body as “extremists” and sought to clear the air on why the body is engaged in protest action. Edwards in a statement said the body was engaged in “legitimate and humanistic exercise” which is aimed at highlighting the issues and problems that beset the Turkeyen Campus on a daily basis. “Instead of trying to understand the reasons and the legitimate basis for these actions, Dr Luncheon has sought to use language…
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