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…as debate on controversial SARA Bill commences Kicking off the debate on the controversial State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) Bill, in the National Assembly on Thursday, was Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Basil Williams. However, on standing to speak, the AG faced calls by Opposition Parliamentarians for him to apologise to Justice Franklin Holder – the judge involved in Williams’ latest public debacle. “Apologise to Holder! Apologise to Holder! were the chants from the Opposition benches. The Leader of the Opposition, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo had previously suggested that…

Guyana’s former UNESCO Secretary General, Carmen Jarvis, 91, died on Wednesday evening in the United States. Following is a statement issued by her daughter. It is with the deepest sadness and a full heart that Alison and I announce that our dear mother Carmen Enid Peterkin Jarvis, made her transition early last evening in Atlanta, GA. She passed peacefully in her sleep. My mother was a phenomenal woman – a tower of love and strength to her immediate and extended family and a shining example of godly womanhood. She shared…

By Vishnu Bisram The Guyanese American diaspora (from greater New York area) held a seminar and cultural variety programme last Sunday afternoon in tribute to the late former Presidents Cheddi  Jagan and Janet Jagan in Richmond Hill, Queens to celebrate his (Cheddi) 99th birth anniversary and to memorialize and commemorate the 20th anniversary since his death and 9th anniversary since her (Janet) death. Glowing tributes were paid to both former Presidents in their role as freedom fighters; first against the colonial rulers and subsequently against the PNC dictatorship. Some dozen…

…Opposition calls for “full disclosure” on controversial G$605M drug purchase …several questions submitted for Health Minister to answer in Parliament The Opposition Peoples Progressive Party Civic is calling for “full disclosure” in relation to the over G$605 million emergency drug purchase for the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) and  has moved to have the subject minister provide answers to a raft on questions on the matter, in the National Assembly. This publication understands that the questions were submitted to the Parliament, seeking written answers from Minister Volda Lawrence on general…

 – says APNU/AFC deliberately inflating value of Pradoville 2 houselots Former President Bharrat Jagdeo has proven that the disputed removal of the National Communications Network (NCN) transmitting tower did not form part of the cost of the development of the Pradoville 2 Housing Project, as he defended the prices at which the lands in the housing scheme were sold. Jagdeo, owner of a property in the controversial housing scheme, railed against assertions that the lands were undervalued because the cost of removing the transmission mast was included in the net…

American oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. has asked Guyana’s government for a production license to let it start pumping oil from the seabed by late 2019, though company officials have said operations are likely to start in 2020, according to an AP report. Guyana Geology and Mines Commissioner, Newell Dennison on Wednesday confirmed the application, saying it would be the first time the small South American country has issued an oil and gas license. Exxon Mobil said last year that exploratory wells off Guyana discovered a “world-class” reservoir that could…

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced cashless tolling will begin on the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial and Cross Bay Veterans Bridges in Queens on April 30, a statement from the Governor’s office said. The Governor’s Office explained that the transition to cashless tolling is a major component of the Governor’s plan to reimagine New York’s crossings for the 21st century and will reduce congestion and improve travel time at Rockaway’s major crossings ahead of the region’s summer travel season. The Rockaway resident rebate program is unaffected by the switch…