Month: June 2016

Former Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has yet again lashed out at current Legal Affairs Minister Basil Williams over what he said are his controversial comments about the former AG’s role. Williams, at a recent press conference said it was the former People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Government which caused the current state of affairs in the country. Williams blamed the previous Administration for failing the Guyanese law students, and for not giving special interest in the programme and its commitment with the Trinidad and Tobago-based Hugh Wooding…

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said it was currently awaiting a report from officials of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, who were recently dispatched to carry out an investigation into allegations that soldiers from the Spanish-speaking nation had opened fire on a group of Guyanese in the Cuyuni River. Army Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips on Tuesday informed Guyana Times International that the Venezuelans recently dispatched their team to the border to carry out an investigation into the incident, which took place at the border. He said the officials there would…

The Police file seeking advice on whether to proceed with charges against People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Member of Parliament Nigel Dharamlall – after he threatened to shoot an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) official – is still with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chambers. Dharamlall recently came into the lime light after a Police complaint was filed that he allegedly whipped out his gun and threatened to shoot the official after the individual was seen communicating with his (Dharamlall’s) ex-wife. The Police had confirmed the report and launched an investigation…

One of Guyana’s premier youth organizations, the Progressive Youth Organization (PYO), wishes to express its profound sadness at the passing of one of the world’s most celebrated athletes and personalities who has not only reshaped the corridors of history but has left an indelible impression on the minds of young people across the world. Muhammad Ali, who passed away at 74, used every fiber in his being to fight against social injustices, economic inequalities and racism within a developing America and further afield, the PYO said in a statement. He…

United States-based charity RAD-AID International will be working along with the Public Health Ministry to develop radiology services in Guyana, and the first major step will be the introduction of a Radiology Residency Programme in September of this year. This was announced by the Ministry following a meeting between members of RAD-AID International and Public Health Minister, Dr George Norton, on Monday to discuss their plans. RAD-AID is a group comprising of radiologists, technologists, nurses, and other support staff who work in radiology and are dedicated to improving radiology services…

– says container trucks damaging city roads The Mayor of Georgetown, Patricia Chase Green, is defending the Municipality’s decision to now charge businessmen a Gy$25,000 fee for parking container trucks along city streets for off-load goods, noting that the vehicles continue to deteriorate these thoroughfares. Chase Green, in an interview with Guyana Times International, on Wednesday said that the cost to repair to roads damaged by these trucks was being borne by the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) since previously, there was no fee attached. Mayor Chase-Green highlighted that when…