Month: February 2018

Twenty-eight-year-old Afabian Yankana and Akeem Yamar, charged for the murder of carpenter Raul Rodriguez, who was stabbed to death in front of Demico House, Georgetown in January 2017, were on Monday committed by City Magistrate Judy Latchman to stand trial in the High Court. The magistrate found that a prima facie case had been made out against the accused by Prosecutor Shawn Gonsalves, representing the state. Reports are that on the day of his demise, the late father of three, resident of Lot 64 Leopold Street, Georgetown, had reportedly had…

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…bilaterals on renewable energy, cultural exchange to be heightened India and Guyana on Tuesday signed three agreements, including one on renewable energy and another on cultural exchange, the New Indian Express has reported. According to the local newspaper, the signing was done following bilateral talks between India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Carl Greenidge, in New Delhi. Minister Greenidge is leading a high-level delegation which includes Natural Resources Minister Raphael Trotman for a one week visit to India. “Three Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), namely, renewable…

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Three men were on Wednesday refused bail when they appeared at the Fort Wellington Magistrate’s Court on two separate charges of trafficking in narcotics. The three men are Devash Reshiram, Anthony Carmichael, and Leon Burnet. They allegedly had a total of 18.6 kilograms (41 pounds) of marijuana on Monday in two separate incidents. Reshiram was charged with one offence while Carmichael and Burnet were jointly charged for the other. Reshiram, 20, of 38 Palmyra Village, East Canje, Berbice, was arraigned before Magistrate Rondel Weaver for trafficking 10 kg (22 pounds)…

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National cyclist Alanzo Greaves, who seems to be in the habit of assaulting his wife, found himself before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yet again for the same offence. He appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore and had the assault charge dismissed when his spouse, Janelle Cox-Greaves refused to go ahead with the matter. The charge against him stated that on January 28, 2018 at Garnett Street, Kitty in addition to assaulting Cox-Greaves, he caused G$205,200 worth of damage to her vehicle. According to the facts of the matter, Greaves and Cox-Greaves…

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A Craig Street, Campbellville, Georgetown couple are now in the custody of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) following the discovery of over one kilogram of cocaine in their home. Based on reports received, ranks of the drug enforcement unit swooped down on the property on Tuesday where they conducted a search during which the cocaine was discovered. Upon the discovery, the owners – Andre Gomes, called “Zipper” and his wife – were arrested. They are expected to be charged shortly. Guyana Times International understands that a quantity of cash, jewellery…

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– as President accredits new Ambassador The signing of an agreement for the export of Guyana’s rice to Cuba has set the stage for increased trade and collaboration between the two States. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Cuba was also inked as a show of deeper relations between the countries. And with Guyana and Cuba well-placed to further strengthen economic cooperation, President David Granger on Wednesday accredited Havana’s new Ambassador, Narciso Reinaldo…

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…as impact from closure of sugar industry begins to take toll The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) is the next large-scale institution in Guyana that will “go belly up” – a direct result of the current management of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), which for all intents and purposes is being sold off. This dire prediction was outlined by Economic Advisor to the Opposition, Dr Peter Ramsaroop. “The President or his Finance Minister clearly did not think through the long-term impact of shutting down an entire industry placing thousands on the…

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…after more than 30 years of service to the GPF With just a few months remaining before his retirement, Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud said the legacy he will leave behind is reflected in the work he had done for over 30 years in the Guyana Police Force. The Top Cop, who is expected to retire sometime in April, made this comment on Wednesday when asked about his legacy. “I’m not into making a legacy, my entire work in the Force was to address to issues to meet the objective of…

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