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GECOM would be ready for snap election – Dr Surujbally

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By Michael Younge Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally said that the commission would be in a state of readiness should there be any snap election this year. Dr Surujbally made the comment during an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International at his Kingston office on Wednesday. He said that GECOM would not be caught off guard by any announcement of a possible snap election since its systems, processes, and electoral machinery are always up and functioning to full capacity. Surujbally, while downplaying speculation about snap elections, did…

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Politicians out to damage my integrity – Brassington

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National Industrial Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) Executive Director and Privatisation Unit (PU) Executive Secretary and head, Winston Brassington said he is prepared to defend his stewardship as a state employee for over 17 years. He chided opposition politicians for attacking his integrity by insinuating that he is involved in corrupt practices. Brassington said that in recent weeks, Kaieteur News and opposition parties in Parliament have made a number of attacks and insinuations regarding his conduct as head of the Privatisation Unit and NICIL. Brassington singled out AFC leader Khemraj Ramjattan…

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Guyana, China sign Gy$ 1.4B grant pact

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Guyana and the Republic of China on Friday, March 2, signed two grant agreements which will see the government receiving 45.5 million yuan (G$ 1.451 billion) to aid in the purchasing of firefighting equipment and other projects. The pact was signed by Vice Minister in the Chinese Commerce Ministry, Zhong Shan and Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh at the International Conference Centre, Liliendaal. According to Shan, 15.5 million will aid in the purchasing of fire-fighting equipment for the Guyana Fire Service, whereas $ 30,000 yuan will be invested in projects…

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Formation of APNU not meant to be an alternative to PNCR – Robert Corbin

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In the face of speculation that it was losing its way to the new upstart political movement, A Partnership For National Unity (APNU), People’s National Congress Reform leader Robert Corbin on Saturday said that the party of Forbes Burnham remains dedicated to the development and empowerment of the working people of this country. He said it must remain vibrant, dynamic and alive, for without the PNCR there could not have been APNU. Corbin was speaking at the party’s general council meeting held at PNCR headquarters in Sophia, Greater Georgetown. “The…

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Govt moves to court over parliamentary committee

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The government has filed a motion against the leader of the opposition and the speaker of the National Assembly challenging the composition of the Committee of Selection in parliament. The governing party is contending that the opposition is in violation of the principle of proportionality of parties and their seating in parliament and in committees of parliament. On Wednesday, Attorney General Anil Nandlall filed a notice of motion against David Granger, Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Raphael Trotman the Leader of…

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Georgetown swamped

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– Three pumps not working, Mayor says Heavy rain throughout Wednesday caused widespread water accumulation in Georgetown, shutting down and rendering some offices and schools inaccessible. The Mayor and City Council (M& CC) said the amount of rainfall was too much for its drainage system, and noted that three of its eight pumps which are inoperable have compounded the problem. Green blamed among other things citizens’ bad habit of throwing garbage in the waterways and the council’s general lack of funds as reasons for its unpreparedness to deal with the…

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“Winning the title gives me an opportunity to pursue the things I am passionate about” – Alana

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Fresh from being crowned Miss India Worldwide, Alana Seebarran said that her real journey in life has now begun. The queen is now hoping to vigorously pursue her passion for helping children and being a positive role model, and the crown is just the fillip she needed to do so. Seebarran Saturday night beat a field of 34 beauties on her way to winning the crown at a gala pageant held in neighbouring Suriname. After winning the coveted title, Seebarran noted that there is so much to do. “Having won…

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No secrecy in ethanol study MoU – ANSA McAL

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Regional conglomerate ANSA McAL on Wednesday said it is prepared to invest US$ 300 million to set up a world-class ethanol plant here should results of a US$ 2.7 million feasibility study being conducted show that such a project is viable. The trading company also clarified that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it signed with the Guyana government last year is only for it to conduct a feasibility study on the setting up of the plant. It dismissed reports in a certain section of the media that the pact was…

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Ramotar, Bouterse reiterate importance of bridging Corentyne River

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President Donald Ramotar and his Surinamese counterpart Desi Bouterse have reiterated the importance of bridging the Corentyne River and tackling cross-border crime, among several issues of mutual importance. This is according to a joint communiqué issued following President Ramotar’s one-day state visit to Guyana’s Dutch- speaking neighbour. During the visit, the two heads of state discussed several matters of mutual interest and exchanged ideas on ways and means of advancing their shared vision of intensifying existing relations. Agreement was reached on several areas that can forge closer ties between the…

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Teen had become rebellious, out of control – brother

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By Pushpa Balgobin  Days after a 15-year-old girl laced her relatives’ meal of hassar curry with poison, police investigators found a diary detailing her intentions, the teen’s brother told Guyana Times International in an interview last week. The teen of Handsome Tree, Mahaicony, West Coast Berbice was charged with attempted murder for poisoning her five family members with monocrotophos, a commonly used farming insecticide. Her brother, Eshwardat, told this publication that when police searched the home they found the teen’s diary, which disclosed in detail her intention of killing her…

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