Year: 2016

Cocaine in frozen fish was destined for US

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– Police widen probe Ten persons were taken into Police custody after a quantity of cocaine was unearthed in frozen fish at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday morning. According to reports, at about 02:00h, members of the Police narcotic branch intercepted over six kilograms of cocaine in several boxes. The boxes were found among other cargo during a routine check by Police. Guyana Times International understands that of the 10 arrested, six are ramp attendants attached to a handling service at the main…

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Hero Moto Corp extends CPL title sponsorship to another 3 years

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Hero Moto Corp Ltd, headquartered in India, announced earlier this week that it is extending its title sponsorship of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) by another three years. The tournament, to be played between June 29 – August 7, will continue to be called the ‘Hero Caribbean Premier League’ until the 2018 season, a statement from the organisers said. Hero Moto Corp is considered the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer in terms of unit volumes sold by a single company in a calendar year. “The extension of our Title Sponsorship of…

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Zampa views CPL as an “exciting tournament”

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By Akeem Greene Australian Leg-spinner Adam Zampa has viewed the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as exciting and is eager to showcase his talent for his franchise, the Guyana Amazon Warriors when the tournament bowls off on June 29. In an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International Sport at the Guyana Marriot Hotel on Wednesday, the 24 year-old who was bought by the Warriors at the draft for US $ 60,000, revealed that the top ranked players participating makes the tournament exciting. “The amount of players that will be playing…

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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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