An ex-soldier last Saturday morning hammered his wife to death in their Jonestown, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD) home and then took his own life. Vanessa Richmond-James, 26, of 125 Jonestown, Mahaica ECD was discovered on Saturday morning about 06: 00h by her sister who went to check on her after receiving news that her brother-in-law ingested a poisonous substance. Richmond’s husband, Ryan James, 30, reportedly collapsed in a neighbour’s yard after informing them that he ingested weedicides, which were stored in his bathroom. He was rushed to the Mahaicony…
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Guyanese woman found hanging in Trinidad
The Trinidad Express newspaper has reported that detectives are investigating the death of a female detainee at the Immigration Detention Centre in Trinidad and Tobago. According to police reports, 42-year-old Indira Joseph, of Guyana, was found hanging inside a cell at the centre, located along the Eastern Main Road in Aripo, Arima, around 4.30 am on Tuesday. PC Modeste of the Arima Police Station is continuing investigations. The centre operates only as a means of short-term detention of non-nationals, and will neither be facilitated as a prison nor correctional facility,…
Read MoreGranger encourages agro-processing, micro-enterprise at Baracara
People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Leader Brigadier (retired) David Granger met scores of Baracara villagers to listen to their problems and to encourage them to embark on agro-processing and micro-enterprise projects. Baracara, a remote settlement located about 80 kilometres up the Canje River in East Berbice, Corentyne region, is one of the oldest, continuously occupied communities in the country. It has, however, suffered administrative, infrastructural and economic neglect from both the regional administration and central government, the PNCR said in a statement. According to the PNCR, villagers expressed their concern…
Read MoreElectricity subsidy for pensioners to be implemented by September
The subsidy announced to assist pensioners to pay their electricity bills is expected to be implemented by September this year, Human Services and Social Security Minister Jenifer Webster said. During a programme aired on the National Communications Network, Webster indicated that the ministry has been working with the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) to have all pensioners entitled to a government subsidy placed on the GPL database. She explained that the system will work through using the same mechanism as was used for the water subsidy. GPL recently said…
Read MoreGuyana’s tourism sector growing
A mere decade ago, it was practically non-existent; today, Guyana boasts a thriving tourism sector, with tremendous potential and aspects that can be compared to any of the popular tourist destinations in the region. For Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Director Indranauth Haralsingh, the sector can help to transform the country. He explained that tourism is part of the service and export-oriented industries. “Even though we are at a fledgling stage, we have made a lot of headway as a tourism destination… our popularity has been growing, we are known as…
Read MoreCommunity engagements needed to curb violent behaviour – Reverend Gilbert
National Commission for the Family Chairman, Reverend Dr Kwame Gilbert believes there is need for intervention in the form of outreaches to communities, in order to address the upsurge of violent behaviour being played out in society. During a telephone interview with Guyana Times International, Dr Kwame Gilbert said many citizens are publically expressing outrage at the sudden increase in murders taking place in Guyana, due to such violent behaviour. He believes this tragedy is occurring as a result of mental instabilities, for which early help is needed when detected.…
Read MorePPP Congress hailed as successful – Ramotar, Jagdeo emerged as top candidates
President Donald Ramotar and former President Bharrat Jagdeo emerged as the top candidates when the People’s Progressive Party (PPP/ C) 30th Congress voted for persons to sit on its Central Executive Committee. Ramotar polled 886 votes, while Jagdeo secured 851 to occupy the first and second spots respectively. Culture, Youth and Sport Minister Dr Frank Anthony copped 724 votes to come in at third, followed by Attorney General Anil Nandlall with 690 votes, Gail Teixeira 651, Navin Chandarpal 604, Dr Roger Luncheon 560, Indranie Chandarpal 552, Pauline Sukhai 546 and…
Read MoreHistoric 1823 Monument unveiled
BY SABATINI DANIELS – The long awaited 1823 Slave Revolt monument was on Monday evening unveiled by President Donald Ramotar at a ceremony that featured a series of pan African rituals and dances. Two students of the Kuru Kuru Training College assisted the president in the unveiling of the monument, which was witnessed by several government ministers and other officials. The monument, located along the Kitty sea wall, Carifesta Avenue, opposite the Guyana Defence Force, was designed by Guyanese sculptor Ivor Thom. Delivering the feature address at the event, President…
Read MoreGovt, Opposition play blame game over anti-money laundering legislation
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh Monday evening described as unconscionable, the move by the parliamentary opposition to delay passage of the amendments for the Anti- Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, required as a result of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) review process. In making these comments, the minister was referring to the opposition’s insistence on Monday to adjourn to October the committee examining the amendments, thereby destroying any chance of the amendments being passed before the August 10 parliamentary recess. The minister pointed out…
Read MoreMore public awareness needed in climate change fight – Jagdeo
The third International Congress regarding the Biodiversity of the Guiana Shield got underway on Monday in Paramaribo, Suriname with a keynote address by former President Bharrat Jagdeo. The congress, which was attended by more than 200 participants from Guiana Shield countries – including Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Venezuela and Brazil – catered to a diverse audience which included policy representatives, NGOs, the academic community, and indigenous communities. Jagdeo was invited by the organisers in the capacity of expert in the area of biodiversity and economic development, and in his address,…
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