– one suspect in custody, another at large A contractor was on last Saturday night chopped to death following an argument at a drinking spot at Zorg-en-Hoop, Blairmont, West Bank Berbice. The incident occurred about 21:00h. Brentnol Isaacs, called “Tonguie”, 31, of 118 Ithaca Village, West Bank Berbice was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital later that night. Police spokesman Ivelaw Whittaker disclosed that based on investigations, Isaacs was among a group of men drinking when an argument ensued between him and another man, during which he…
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Tremendous possibilities exist during 10th Parliament – Trotman
Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman said despite uncertainty, confusion and trepidation, he predicts tremendous possibilities for growth and development during the 10th Parliament. He said one of the objectives of Parliament is to use the National Assembly as a bridge between the various competing political forces; as a place for reconciling differences and finding points of convergence for the greater national good. Trotman was speaking at a forum where several business executives and politicians interacted at the Pegasus Hotel last Thursday.…
Read MoreHold me… loose me
Satiricus was bemused. Bemused, not amused…that is, perplexed. Here it was, APNU has been clamouring since July for Rodee to resign or for the president to fire him. Against all parliamentary convention – Satiricus had to look it up as a journalistic scribbler – they’d even tabled and passed a ‘motion of no confidence’ in him to make sure he jumped or was pushed. They all took a blood oath they wouldn’t recognise him as home affairs minister. But here was Moustache Billiams, Chairman of PNCEE, demanding that Rodee testify…
Read MoreGuyana, China sign US$130M airport expansion deal
By: Samuel Sukhnandan The governments of Guyana and China on Wednesday inked a framework agreement for the commencement of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) Expansion Project, at Timehri. The agreement will see the government receiving a concessional loan of US$130 million with the help of the Chinese government, to support the expansion project. President Donald Ramotar expressed his appreciation for the support from the Chinese government. The president said the CJIA Expansion Project is intended to create a new kind of infrastructural development in the country. He noted that…
Read MoreHealth Minister meets hinterland residents on issues affecting their communities
On Friday last as part of a Ministerial Outreach to communities in Region One, Minister of Health Dr. Bheri Ramsaran met with residents of Manawarin, Haimacabra and Waramuri in the Moruca sub-district where he gave a listening ear to the concerns of residents. Among the issues discussed, were provision of more health care services, completion of the Manawarin road and a request for a school boat and NIS benefits. Vice Chairman, Fermin Singh noted that the Region, through the Regional Education Office will look at providing them with one boat…
Read MoreEZjet to stun passengers with surprise Christmas promotions
EZjet airline is set to stun passengers for Christmas with its surprise promotions, acting Chief Executive Officer Rosalinda Rasul said. The airline also started selling passes for its “All You Can fly” promotion whereby passengers can fly all month for one low fare. “Every passenger is going to get a gift (this Christmas); every single passenger and it’s going to be a gift that is so unique. You don’t have to do anything, just come and buy your ticket and you will get that gift – it’s a stunner,” an…
Read MoreRohee says he is “wrongfully blamed” for Linden shootings
– “Opposition engaging in campaign of vilification” In light of the swirl of allegations levelled against Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee following the opposition-backed Linden protest, on Wednesday, the minister appeared before the commissioners, contending he was the subject of a vilification campaign. “The efforts of linking me to the shooting to death, I think is politically motivated by virtue of my political responsibility as a minister and the current campaign of vilification that has subsequently ensued and currently taking place, finds its genesis to that accusation,” he stated, when…
Read MoreOpposition spongers
Opposition media The rationale for the government to have its own media has always been that the private media wouldn’t cover its activities. Not “sexy” enough. But the Stabber and the Muckraker have shown there are other biases at work that have nothing to do with ‘politics is dull’. And everything to do with them being in the opposition’s pocket. Take this Sunday’s Stabber. Their headline blared “Politics, poor training lead to police incompetence – Granger” and the article went on for two pages. A second (sub) headline complained “Gov’t,…
Read MoreFirst litre of ethanol from Albion demonstration plant expected by December – Dr Ramsammy
By: Kristen Macklingam As part of its Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS), Guyana’s agriculture sector is being oriented to build capacity for the production of agro-fuels (bio-fuels), and is expecting the first litre of ethanol from the Albion demonstration plant by December or early 2013. Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said this is in keeping with the aim of becoming a meaningful player in the growing alternative energy field, while at the same time meeting the country’s needs, and adding it to its portfolio of exported products. Oil is the…
Read MoreAppointment of new judges will ease backlog cases – AG
Three new High Court judges were sworn in before President Donald Ramotar at the Office of the President on Monday. The president urged the new judges to execute their duties efficiently and to ensure that justice is served swiftly. The newly appointed judges are Nareshwar Harnanan, Navindra Singh, and Sandra Kurtzious. Harnanan, a former deputy solicitor general, had worked at the Attorney General’s Chambers and Legal Affairs Ministry for the past 11 years, rising through the ranks from a state counsel position. He is a graduate of the University of…
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