2012 – Page 60 – Guyana Times International

Three policemen charged for Agricola teen’s murder

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

… but two absent from court, arrest warrants issued Escorted by armed police ranks, Special Constable Terrence Wallace appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged jointly with two others for killing Agricola teen, Shaquille Grant. Wallace was arraigned before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. The two other lawmen, Lance Corporal Warren Blue and Special Constable Jamal Lewis were also scheduled to answer to the charge but according to reports, they fled the jurisdiction. The court, however issued arrest warrants for the apprehension of the two policemen, who according…

GWI welcomes Baksh as new CEO

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The chairman and board of directors of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) welcomed Shaik Baksh as the new chief executive officer of the national water utility. Baksh, who has commenced his official duties, stated that his immediate focus will be to propel GWI to greater profitability and enhance the quality of service provided to customers countrywide. “My extensive years in Guyana’s water sector have provided me with unique insight into areas which are currently underperforming.” Baksh stated, “for GWI to succeed, it must begin implementing tools for increased revenue as…

Komal Chand re-elected GAWU president

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Veteran trade unionist Komal Chand has been re-elected president of the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU), the union said in a statement on Monday. GAWU said following the successful conclusion of its 20th Delegates’ Congress on August 28, the 52-member General Council met for the first time on Saturday and elected unanimously the members of the union’s Central Executive Committee. Jankie Persaud was elected honorary president; Chand, president; Uranie Heeram, vice president; Seepaul Narine, general secretary; Mohamad Ahamad, assistant general secretary; Derek Thakur, organising secretary; Aslim Singh, international…

PNCR condemns vulgar lyrics of local artistes

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

People’s National Congress Reform youth activist Christopher Jones has called on all local artistes and musicians to exercise more maturity and responsibility in recording and promoting their music. “Though we fully support the development and growth of local artistes, we are totally against lyrics that damage or undermine the moral structure of society. We recognise the lyrics of two recently-released songs by local artistes, and are very disappointed by the vulgar tones and connotations of the music,” he said. “We believe that entertainment must be combined with education and good…

Some really know how fuh hide

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

It gat some people who always hiding. Some seh right away de police people who does be hiding behind a tree or in some nook and then suddenly appear with de radar gun fuh catch speeding drivers, come to mind. Dem seh de hiding sometimes is not just fuh catch speeding drivers, but fuh “catch” something else. But that is another story. Plenty times yuh pal who borrow a “freck” from yuh and promise fuh pay back months ago, does be in hiding just like some who does be hiding…

Todd used ammunition from Mackenzie ranks during Linden shooting – Sergeant English

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Linden inquiry Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Patrick Todd, on the day of the Linden shooting, not only used “stores” from the rank of the Tactical Services Unit (TSU), he also took CS cartridges from a rank of the Mackenzie Policed Station Anti-Crime Unit, according to Police Sergeant Roger English. Sergeant English was at the time testifying at the commission of inquiry being held to investigate the shooting to death of three protesters at Linden on July 18. “At the (Mackenzie) Police Station, I made a physical check of the…

Leadership?

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Do as I say The GPF just launched another Junior Officers’ Course. CoP (ag) Leroy Brumell, fresh from his testimony before the Linden Commission of Inquiry (CoI), addressed the future police leaders. He advised they have to be “honest and professional” in all their endeavours. But Brummel has been around long enough to know by now that actions speak louder than speeches from a stage — especially to impressionable young people. What were some of Brummel’s recent pertinent actions? Well, right off the bat, we had the CoP (ag), responding…

Celebrating with the Amerindians

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, Never was there a time when the indigenous peoples of Guyana were so celebrated. They have been taken for granted for too long. The present ruling administration is now making amends and I am happy about this. I am happy that the minister of Amerindian affairs said that in order to promote cultural development, government this year has allocated Gy$ 35 million, which will go towards the further growth of indigenous groups in the various villages. This is indeed good to hear. Heritage Month 2012, currently on, was…

A really big boost for golf and tourism

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, Golf is catching on and I like the immediacy of the reports in this publication. I think that the idea of using golf as a tourism tool is quite excellent. Golf has that classy aura about it. This new tournament, the President’s Cup, took place in the presence of a ‘good’ sized crowd of golf enthusiasts, and Kishan Bacchus lifted the trophy. So he made history, and this should be properly documented for posterity, in the golfing annals. I hope that there are a few already. If not,…

All must take agriculture in a serious manner

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, Under the leadership of the present administration, I can say that food issues have come a long way. The news I am celebrating is that the minister within the Ministry of Agriculture has just concluded a tour of 10 communities along the Pomeroon River, during which a four-day outreach programme administered to the needs of the region. The aim of the exercise was to address concerns faced by farmers and other residents and to help them find solutions to their problems. The minister was accompanied by officials from…