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By Michael Younge Several members of civil society along with members of the private sector have strongly condemned the Kaieteur News’ attempt to besmirch the integrity of former President Bharrat Jagdeo, and the process through which he acquired his new retirement home. Observers say the newspaper’s most recent attack on the former president sensationalised the contents of the corruption debates which were aired on the National Communication Network on Sunday last. The civil society members say the article published in the Kaieteur News on September 4 provides a clearly distorted…

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President Donald Ramotar on Wednesday swore four of the five Commissioners who will be investigating the July 18 deaths of three protesters at Linden, Region 10, following clashes with the police. Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Roger Luncheon later told a news conference that GUY$80 million have been budgeted for the inquiry expected to last 30 days. Those sworn in at the Office of the President were Jamaica’s Former National Security Minister, Senior Counsel K.D. Knight; former Chief Justice of Jamaica, Lensley Wolfe, former independent senator in Trinidad and Tobago, Senior Counsel…

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International airlines are soon to benefit from a more efficient and reliable transport service, as Guyana will soon ink an Open Skies Agreement with the Unites States of America. Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon during a post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday at the Office of the President stated that the agreement which applies to the International Aviation Industry provides for liberalisation within the industry. This agreement also pertains to minimising Government’s interventions, as they apply to passengers, cargo, the combination of air transport in scheduled charter services…

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Edward Ricardo Braithwaite Guyanese author of the book “To Sir with Love” has disclosed that being bestowed with the Cacique Crown of Honour (CCH) by President Donald Ramotar was a big occasion for him, something he never dreamt about. “I just went to visit the president and suddenly, he gave a signal to somebody who came out and he pinned this thing on me. This was a national honour. I don’t know what I have done to deserve it,” Braithwaite said. Speaking with director of the Government Information Agency (GINA)…

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– Agreement provides a “sense of relief and hope” – PM Hinds By Ariana Gordon Government and the administration of Region 10 on Tuesday signed an agreement which when implemented could revitalise the area’s economic development and independence. Three key issues form part of the agreement signed at the Office of the President (OP). These include: suspension of the electricity tariff increase that is pending review by a bipartisan committee, the opening of the broadcast spectrum for the people of Linden and the examination of possible economic proposals. The signing…

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The governments of Guyana and Suriname will continue to pursue funding from the Inter-American Development Bank for a pre-feasibility study to build a bridge across the Corentyne River. This was one of the decisions taken during a meeting with the foreign ministers of both countries on Tuesday at the Grand Coastal Inn. In a statement issued after the meeting it was noted that the Foreign Affairs Minister of Guyana, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, MP, and Winston Lackin, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Suriname met at the Grand Coastal Hotel, Plantation…

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Surinam Airways station manager Rudi Westerborg has announced that after six months on the Guyana market, the airline is gaining a competitive edge. Speaking during an interview with Guyana Times International, Westerborg said that the airline has an advantage over competitors as the staff is specially trained in dealing with senior citizens, who are regarded as one of the most difficult subsections of the travelling public. “If your staff is not well trained, the trip can be a horrible experience, but our company policy is that senior citizens also have…

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According to the CBS news, prosecutors say a Queens-based Guyanese man who was recently charged with murdering his wife had been ordered to stay away from her. Ganesh Seelall, 39, was arraigned last week on charges of second-degree murder, aggravated criminal contempt and tampering with physical evidence in the death of his wife, 29-year-old Samantha Seelall. CBS has reported that around 2:30 p.m. on August 16, police were called to the couple’s home on 117 Street in Richmond Hill. When they arrived, officers found Samantha Seelall’s body underneath the bed…

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The United States Wednesday began accepting applications from young illegal Caribbean and other immigrants for temporary reprieve from deportation and New York State officials say they are providing US$450,000 in grants to groups that can help assist those immigrants. In June, President Barack Obama announced the initiative, which grants two-year deportation deferrals and work permits to illegal Caribbean and other immigrants brought here as children. “It is critical that we get information out to our immigrant communities so that people will know who is eligible for deferred action and so…

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By Utamu Belle The Linden community appears to be one step away from normalcy with the clearing of major roads and bridges in an organised campaign by members of the Joint Services, after being completely shut down by demonstrators protesting an electricity tariff increase since January 18. After two failed attempts, another removal campaign has resulted in roadblocks which had been set up at both Mackenzie and Wismar, including the Linden/ Soesdyke Highway, Amelia’s Ward, Kara Kara, the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge, the Winifred Gaskin Highway and One Mile being cleared. Ranks…

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