Dear Editor, Living in cold North America (USA) can be hellishly uncomfortable at times. This is due to a number of reasons, the latest being the matter surrounding a well-known newspaper publisher in Guyana. I am wondering: here, why is it that this man and his entourage are so feared? The country came down on Kwame McCoy, and he was recently arraigned. Then Commissioner Henry Greene goes into abeyance in order to facilitate investigations into rape allegations leveled against him. Mind you, Greene is the ‘top dog’ in the police…
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EZjet must be applauded
Dear Editor, I write to applaud the new charter airline service that will fly the JFK-Timehri route with effect from December 16. I thank Guyana Times newspaper for providing readers the good news. This service is badly needed. A daily service is terrific. I applaud the new Donald Ramotar led government for granting the approval and the company, for this risky undertaking. Airlines have not been doing well in recent times and appreciation must be expressed to EZjet owners for this huge investment. Thank you Sonny Ramdeo, CEO of the…
Read MoreParliamentarians must put partisan differences aside – Dr Frank Anthony
Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Dr Frank Anthony said that a level of maturity needs to be exhibited in Parliament now the Guyana is functioning under a minority government. He said that there are issues of national interest that both the government and opposition can have consensus on. “All parliamentarians, I think, must put their partisan differences aside and work for the national interest.” Dr Anthony stated. He was upbeat that government can get the opposition to look at issues that are cross-cutting and are of national importance. “There shouldn’t…
Read MoreSecurity and deportees
Following the February 2003 infamous jailbreak, Guyana experienced a wave of unprecedented criminal activities. While the crime situation was relatively new to Guyana, other countries of the Caribbean and further afield were already experiencing high levels of criminal activities and of a more violent nature. In 2001, leaders of Caricom mandated a taskforce to look into the causes of crime, which have resulted in escalating fear and panic, with implications for law and order in member countries. The report coming out of the taskforce made clear the interconnected nature of…
Read MoreKaieteur News “Scaremongering campaign” having negative impact on Guyana
With the Christmas season already upon us, many Guyanese from the New York metropolitan region had been mulling returning to their native land in this time of merriment and festivities. Black cake, ginger beer and garlic pork might be some of the inducements, but on top of the list is the “throwing back” with friends and relatives. But a quick survey down Liberty Avenue – the heart of little Guyana in Queens New York – reveals that for every one person that decided to take that quick trip “back home”,…
Read MoreGRA boss gets tough on corruption
– tax evasion scheme uncovered, officers implicated By Michael Younge The Guyana Revenue Authority has sent home several officers attached to various departments after it unearthed three separate instances where attempts were being made to defraud the state of more than Gy$ 27 million in revenue and taxes. GRA Commissioner General Khurshid Sattaur made the disclosure during an exclusive interview with this newspaper at his Lamaha Street office. He said that the entity has launched three separate investigations into the instances which saw several breaches of the Standard Operating Procedures.…
Read MoreExternal assistance sought for probe into rape allegations against Greene
The government of Guyana has sought external assistance to conduct an investigation in allegations of rape made against Police Commissioner Henry Greene last week. Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon on Tuesday say that an investigation solely led by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Guyana Police Force may lead to accusations of prejudice and conflict of interest, as the officers doing the investigation would be subordinate to the commissioner. “The reality of the investigation by CID, a constitutional responsibility of CID to investigate its commissioner is obviously one that…
Read MoreBishoo, Munroe cop male and female Cricketer of the Year awards
Devendra Bishoo and Subrina Munroe were crowned male and female Cricketer of the Year when the Guyana Cricket Board held its 15th Annual Awards Ceremony at the Umana Yana last evening. In his opening speech, president of the GCB, Ramsey Alli declared that the board has received funding for two major events next year. These are the national secondary schools tournament and the establishment of a professional league. He said the national secondary schools tournament will feature 175 secondary schools across Guyana. Alli sees the event as an ambitious programme…
Read MoreThree Guyanese to participate in T&T swim meet
Three Guyanese swimmers, Athena Gaskin, Britany van Lange and Onika George, will represent Guyana at the Amateur Swimming Association of Trinidad and Tobago’s (ASATT) Invitational Age Group Championships to be held at the Marlins Swimming Pool, Trinidad, starting today (Thursday). George will participate in the 11- 12 age group, Gaskin in the 15 and over group, and van Lange will participate in the 13-14 category. George, the youngest participant, will hit the pool in the 50m backstroke today. She will also participate in the 100m freestyle tomorrow and the 100m…
Read More‘It came as a surprise’- Ivan
BY RAJIV BISNAUTH The news of his selection to the senior team came as a surprise to all-rounder Rajiv Ivan, but the 25-year-old Berbician said it is the reward for hard work over the years. Ivan is joined by Essequibo’s big-hitting batsman, Dilon Heyliger, as the two uncapped players in Guyana’s 14-man squad for next month’s Caribbean T20 Cup slated for Antigua and Barbados from the January 9-22. During an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International, the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club cricketer revealed that while the selection…
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