Category: News

The Home Affairs Ministry has appointed three persons to sit on the Firearms Licence Approval Board, minister with the portfolio Clement Rohee announced on February 3. The three persons appointed are Peter De Groot, Cecil Kilkenny and Dr Bhiro Harry. According to Rohee, the move to have the persons appointed to the newly-established board follows recommendations made by the Disciplined Forces Commission in May 2004. Last year, Minister Rohee tabled an amendment to the Firearms Act so as to ensure that there are changes with respect to the granting of…

Read More

Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall on Friday, February 3, visited the Ancient Country of Berbice where he interacted with the staff of the Deeds Registry, members of the Berbice Bar Association, and residents and informed them of government’s plans to transform the justice system. Addressing the staff of Deeds Registry, Minister Nandlall informed them that government is in the process of looking at a number of issues which will not only benefit them but will also see the registry being run efficiently and effectively. “I am aware…

Read More

President Donald Ramotar last Sunday joined a large gathering of Muslims at the National Cultural Centre for a Youman Nabi cultural show that featured the United Kingdom’s premier Nasheed group, Aaashiq-Al Rasul. The group is well known for a repertoire of faith inspired music, ranging from the classical style Qawali, contemporary Nasheed, sung in Arabic, and was the main highlight of the presentation organised by the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG). Minutes after their inspiring and audience-participating performance, the five-member group greeted President Ramotar; Prime Minister Samuel Hinds; Culture,…

Read More

Farmers in several low lying areas continue to be affected by an increase in rainfall brought on by La Nina weather conditions, and Cabinet members have been visiting communities to interact with affected residents and to make the necessary interventions to bring relief. As the rainfall continued on Monday, President Donald Ramotar and several ministers, including Minister within the Finance Ministry, Juan Edghill were out in the affected areas. During Edghill’s interaction with farmers of Canal Number One Polder, Region Three, he was told that some of their crops were…

Read More

A 19-year-old man tragically lost his life early Tuesday morning, after being stabbed by his brother during a row over clothing. Sherwin Kennedy of A Field Sophia was allegedly stabbed by his 18-yearold brother, Leroy Kennedy on Tuesday at Lama Canal (Blacka) at the around 10: 00h. Sherwin’s girlfriend, Lisa Franker, who witnessed his murder, told the media that the row was over the use of a pair of jeans. According to Franker, a scuffle ensued between the two brothers, which led to Leroy hurling a knife at his brother.…

Read More

– residents blame poor response by fire tenders By Bhisham Mohamed   Seven families are now homeless after a fire of unknown origin completely gutted a range house containing seven apartments at Lot 334 Timehri Hill, East Bank Demerara. The fire reportedly started at 20:15h in the middle apartment and quickly engulfed the entire building leaving no time for the occupants to salvage any of their personal belongings. The area was out of electricity due to a power failure earlier in the day, and it is speculated that a candle…

Read More

– Council members say Kissoon’s sacking was unanamous   Four University of Guyana (UG) Council members on Tuesday said the firing of political science lecturer Freddie Kissoon from the institution after 26 years of service is as a result of him attaining the age of retirement, and also his failure to meet the university’s policy of completing research and publication. A release to the media from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said “We, members of the University Council, Mrs Indra Chandarpal, Ms Bibi Shadick, Nirmal Rekha and Ms Gail Teixeira,…

Read More