The annual Moruca Expo is slated for July 22/23 in Santa Rosa, Region One, the expo committee said in a notice. On July 22, the entire day is dedicated to aquatics and water sport, with additional events to cater for the participation of visitors and other interested persons. There will be swimming, canoe racing, river swim, and a challenge which is the surprise of this year’s aquatic and water sport event. The night of the 22nd would see a grand cultural show at the Kumaka Recreational Ground, and the committee…
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Region Ten honours Ituni NGSA top students
Chairman of Region Ten, Mortimer Mingo, has urged parents of Ituni to ensure that their children attend the secondary schools they were awarded at the National Grade Six Assessment. He made the call on July 10 when the Regional Democratic Council of Region Ten honoured Esther Hercules who topped Howell Wilson Community High School in Ituni at the NGSA. The student was awarded a laptop computer and a set of text books, compliments of the Region Ten Democratic Council. Hercules outperformed her five other classmates at the exams, and as…
Read MoreTUF leader urges women to get tough against sexual abuse of children
The leader of The United Force, Valerie Garrido-Lowe, is calling on women to stand up and protect their children against sexual predators. The TUF presidential candidate made this call amidst media reports of an Essequibo father who admitted to having sexual relations with his three teenage daughters, of which the mother was aware for some three years and did nothing. Lowe stated that women have a duty to their children, and should protect them at all costs. “As a woman, and most of all as a mother, I am calling…
Read MoreFather on bail after wounding son who stole his car
A father was on July 12 granted bail by acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry for allegedly lashing his son with a chopper. Shivacar Kelowan of John Street, Campbellville, Georgetown made an appearance at that Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer to the charge of unlawful and malicious wounding. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, which stated that on July 12, he unlawfully wounded his son, Kevin Kelowan. In presenting the prosecution’s case, prosecutor Lionel Harvey told the court that the defendant and the virtual complainant (VC), Kevin Kelowan, are father…
Read MorePopulation census for next year – Dr Ashni Singh
Preparatory works have begun for Guyana’s national population census next year, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has said. Speaking during a press conference on July 11, the minister explained that “a significant amount of preparatory and anticipatory work has already begun” to ensure that the 2012 census is successfully completed next year, in keeping with the 10-year cycle for censuses. The last national census was held in 2002. “The development of forms, databases, putting in place several systems, and the recruitment and training of staff all have to be undertaken…
Read MoreGlobal poverty should fall 15 per cent by 2015 – UN report
Global poverty could be reduced by 15 per cent by 2015, the United Nations said in its latest Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) report released on July 7. The report said significant strides towards achieving the MDGs have been made, yet reaching all the goals by the 2015 deadline remains challenging, because the world’s poorest are being left behind. The report, launched by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, says there is reason to celebrate, as major successes have been made since world leaders in 2000 established the goals to reduce extreme…
Read MoreGovt to revamp building code
-to cater for development, expanding businesses By Michael Younge Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali says that government has commenced the process of re-looking and reviewing the country’s ancient building code, which is becoming more outdated as Guyana’s development continues to take shape. Speaking during an interview with Guyana Times International, Ali stated that as the country continues to attract more investment, those zones which were predominantly set aside as residential areas have become booming business districts. He said government recognizes that there is need to revamp the country’s building…
Read MoreNew Gy$113M psychiatric hospital for Canje
The Health Ministry on Wednesday signed a Gy$113 million contract for the construction of an Acute Care and Psychiatric Hospital in New Amsterdam, Berbice along with the refurbishing of eight chalets. The contract, which was signed in the ministry’s boardroom by Permanent Secretary Hydar Ally and Vishal Contracting Company will see the rehabilitation of eight chalets at the Fort Canje location for which Gy$20 million will be spent. These facilities house long- term residents. Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, speaking before the formalities, said some Gy$100 million was spent over…
Read MoreNew Jersey Humanitarian Mission to continue outreach in Guyana
The New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir Humanitarian Mission (NJASMHM) is eagerly preparing for another year of outreach and charitable activities in Guyana. The Mission will be in Guyana from July 15 through August 15, 2011. Over the past seven years, the Mission has reached out to thousands of Guyanese who live in a state of neglect and poverty, as they believe that the cruel hands of neglect have left these unfortunate victims behind. Through the generosity of donors and sponsors the organisation’s mission to seek and offer assistance wherever and…
Read MoreLaw will cut short ‘Long Hair’s’ freedom – Minister Rohee
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said recently that all efforts are being made to stop the rampage of sea bandit Kevin ‘Long Hair’ Narine and his cohorts; and he warned that the prison escapee’s “hair may be long, but the long arm of the law will soon catch up with him and cut short his ill-gotten freedom.” Narine is believed to have masterminded the brutal attack on a number of fishermen last week in the Atlantic Ocean along the Corentyne foreshore in East Berbice, Region Six. In a statement, Rohee…
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