2014 – Page 23 – Guyana Times International

“No Guyanese will be spared the impacts of blacklisting”

June 6, 2014 TIMES INT'L

– Guyana’s Home Affairs Minister warns The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) on Tuesday evening hosted a symposium where members of the public were engaged on the current issue of the day, the repercussions of Guyana’s blacklisting as a result of the non-enactment of the critically important Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) (Amendment) Bill. Guyana was effectively blacklisted internationally last Thursday, following the announcement by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) that the country was referred to the international body, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).…

TravelSpan says ready for competition

June 6, 2014 TIMES INT'L

– as another airline is set to begin operating Guyana – NY route Guyanese-owned airline TravelSpan is not intimidated by increasing competition and is confident nationals will continue to support the airline which they can consider their own. This is according to TravelSpan General Manager Vanita Jagnarain at a press conference on Wednesday at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) where it was announced that TravelSpan will be sending 14 Guyanese to Las Vegas, Nevada to be trained as flight attendants. Caribbean Airlines, Fly Jamaica and TravelSpan are the three…

PHAO urges countries to raise tobacco taxes to save lives

June 6, 2014 TIMES INT'L

The Pan American Health Organisation/World Health Organisation (PAHO/WHO) on Saturday called on countries to raise taxes on tobacco to encourage users to stop and to prevent other people from becoming addicted to tobacco. Saturday was designated “World No Tobacco Day.” According to PAHO, based on 2012 data, if all countries increased tobacco taxes by 50 per cent, they could reduce the number of smokers by 49 million within the next three years and ultimately save 11 million lives. Every six seconds, someone dies from using tobacco, which kills up to…

Global Renaissance Woman

June 6, 2014 TIMES INT'L

The world is still mourning the loss of famed poet, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou who was found dead in her university apartment last week. For many who have been following her life and her extensive work in various fields, there could never be enough words to describe what her death means, not only to Americans, but citizens all over the world. Her work and her life story in general have inspired millions to not only better themselves but to help others…

“I am very sorry”

June 6, 2014 TIMES INT'L

– Ex House of Israel priest apologises for beating PNC opponents during ‘dark days’ Former Priest of the House of Israel, Joseph Hamilton on Thursday publicly apologised for the mass attacks he helped carry out on persons standing in opposition to the People’s National Congress (PNC) Government during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Hamilton, during his testimony to the Commission of Inquiry into the death of Dr Walter Rodney, had informed the commission that his participation in the cult movement had found him and other members being involved in…

Limacol CPL unveils fixtures

May 20, 2014 TIMES INT'L

– the Biggest Party in Sport announces 30 games over 37 days on eight different islands, as the Limacol CPL II countdown begins The 2014 Limacol Caribbean Premier League, which will run from 11th July to 16th August, has announced the full set of fixtures that will have fans of the Biggest Party in Sport blocking out their calendars with 30 explosive games set to be played in just 37 days. CPL II is set to thrill crowds across eight beautiful islands in the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada,…

Thousands expected to return home for Guyana Festival

May 9, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Acting Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali has called on all Guyanese to become tourism ambassadors of Guyana as the Ministry seeks to create lasting impressions on visitors. The Minister issued the call on Friday at the launch of the Guyana Festival at the Guyana International Conference Centre, Liliendaal, Greater Geogetown. “We are hoping to bring home thousands of Guyanese and to bring in thousands of our brothers and sisters, all across the globe to celebrate with us the wonderful history and culture of ours,” Ali stated. He said…

City Council boots Sooba, appoints King as Town Clerk

May 9, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Confusion reigned at the Mayor and City Council on Tuesday when Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba locked the Council’s chambers, denying Mayor Hamilton Green and councillors entry. However, the Council persisted in their efforts to hold an extraordinary meeting and retreated to the compound during which they voted to instal Royston King as the Acting Town Clerk. The installation of King came about through one of three motions which were successfully tabled and passed by the Opposition-dominated Council headed by Green, a former Prime Minister under the People’s National Congress…

Spurned man attempts to burn down house

May 9, 2014 TIMES INT'L

A woman is now scared for her life and her children’s safety after her former reputed husband reportedly lit her belongings on fire on Monday evening. Bejede Aeridge of Lot 176 South Sophia, Greater Georgetown, and her six children were out in the yard around 20:00h when her ex-reputed husband of 18 years allegedly sneaked into her small house and set her, and their children’s, belongings on fire. Guyana Times International understands that the man, Wayne “Aubrey” McCoy and Aeridge separated a little over a year now. The couple have…

Reparations group hosts outreach in Linden

May 9, 2014 TIMES INT'L

The Linden Reparations Committee is joining with Guyana and the rest of the Caribbean in demanding that reparations be paid to descendants of those who were enslaved by European governments during the slave trade. On Saturday, the Guyana Reparations Committee (GRC) joined their Linden counterparts and hosted its first outreach conference in the community, as part of the community’s celebration of the Linden Town Week of activities. The event was held at the reparations village, which is currently set up in Linden, and featured speeches from African Cultural and Development…