Month: June 2016

Tri-nation series: Finch says spinner Narine is major threat

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Australian opener Aaron Finch has described West Indian off-spinner Sunil Narine as a major threat in the Tri-nation series which also involves South Africa. The batsman was quizzed by media operatives on Wednesday on the impact the mystery spinner can have on the series in conditions that should be conducive to spin bowling. “Absolutely, any guy who can spin the ball both ways at good pace as well, is going to be a handful”, Finch said. He added, “we have seen him in all formats of the game in the…

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Dharamlall will be asked to provide “solid explanation” about shooting allegations

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In light of the Police investigation into allegations against People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Member of Parliament Nigel Dharamlall that he threatened to shoot an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) official, the hierarchy of the Party said they are expecting “solid explanations” from the parliamentarian. Dharamlall recently came into the lime light after a report was made 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 have confirmed the report and has since launched an investigation.…

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Linden man remanded for attempted murder

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A South Amelia’s Ward, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) man was on Monday remanded to prison by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan after being charged with intent to commit murder. Miner Samuel Boucher, 27, was not required to plead to the indictable charge which stated that on May 24, 2016 at Cuyuni River, he unlawfully and maliciously wounded Shanell Rodrigues with intent to commit murder. Bail was objected to by Police Prosecutor Neville Jeffers, who told the Court Rodrigues was still hospitalised. According to Jeffers, Rodrigues, who is known to…

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Former PM representative slapped with dangerous driving charge

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One day after having his services terminated as Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) Regional Representative of the Office of the Prime Minister, controversial Member of the Alliance For Change (AFC) Abel Seetaram made his first court appearance on Tuesday to face dangerous driving charges. The matter was called on Monday at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court but Seetaram did not make an appearance. He had not appeared on either of the two previous occasions the matter was called. However one day after he was fired as the Prime Ministerial Representative to Region Five,…

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Woman jumps to death from Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge

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A young woman ended her life by jumping off the Mackenzie-Wismar Bridge, Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Berbice) shortly before 09:00h on Tuesday. According to reports, the woman identified as 24-year-old Tabhita Small of South Amelia’s Ward, Mackenzie, was earlier seen at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC). A Police source in Linden confirmed that the woman was diagnosed with tuberculosis approximately two years ago and was admitted to the LHC around 15:10h on Monday after experiencing a series of fainting spells. This newspaper understands that she was discharged from the…

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PPP stages another picket exercise outside GECOM

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…says Chairman should be dismissed General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Clement Rohee, led a protest in front of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Tuesday, with the aim of having the GECOM Chairman, Dr Steve Surujbally removed from office. With placards calling for Surujbally’s dismissal, Rohee and his PPP/C followers walked in circles in front of GECOM chanting “Surujbally must go!” Speaking on behalf of the Party, Rohee, indicated that the protest is intended to bring about change, commencing with the removal of the Chairman of GECOM.…

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Leonora Cottage Hospital facing drug shortage

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The Leonora Cottage Hospital, on the West Coast of Demerara (WCD) is battling a drug shortage, however; regional officials have failed to notify the Public Health Ministry of the issue. The health institution has been without much needed medication for several months, sources at the facility told Guyana Times International. This publication was told that doctors have to issue prescriptions to patients so that they can purchase medication which would normally be issued by the hospital’s pharmacy. It was indicated that the hospital is out of basic medications, such as…

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Blatant omission in National Awards

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Dear Editor, I would like to extend my congratulations to all those persons who were bestowed National Awards on the Flag Raising occasion on the eve of our 50th Independence Celebrations. It is always good for a nation to acknowledge and honour citizens who have contributed to the development of the country. Unfortunately I have to express my utter disappointment in the omission to have at least honored one person who would have contributed to the development of sports. There are many deserving persons who over the decades have served…

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GPSU responds to President’s ‘lazy man pay’ comment

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Dear Editor, The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) notes with a mixture of puzzlement and surprise, the comments attributed to His Excellency, the President, and seemingly directed to public servants which state in part that “If they want to be lazy, they will get a lazy person’s remuneration.” The GPSU is a firm believer in the principle that reward, in whatever field of endeavour, should be associated with effort. We hasten to add that with regard to public servants as a whole, this category of workers is richly deserving of…

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WPO celebrates 63 years of women empowerment

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Dear Editor, Many of you may not know this, but 63 years ago on 27 May, 1953, Janet Jagan and others founded the Women’s Progressive Organisation (WPO). The WPO was the first mass political women’s organisation in Guyana that introduced women to politics. Several years before the formation of WPO, the Women’s Political and Economic Organisation (WPEO) was formed on 9 July, 1946. This organisation advocated for women to attend meetings and participate in political discourses, for better working conditions for working women, especially domestics. It also advocated for better…

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