Month: May 2018

Controversial Cybercrimes Bill sent back to Cabinet

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…following civil society uproar over sedition clause Following much controversy, the contentious proposed cybercrime legislation was sent back to Cabinet for Government to relook at the sedition clause, according to Legal Affairs Minister Basil Williams. Attorney General Williams on Wednesday said that after there has been much controversy in relation to Section 18 (1) of the Cyber Crimes Bill of 2016, the Bill will be returned to Cabinet for it to decide the way forward. Section 18 (1) speaks to charging persons utilising cyberspace to register their dissatisfaction with the…

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Windies, Bangladesh to face off in Florida T20s

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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — West Indies will face Bangladesh in two Twenty20 Internationals on US soil during the home series in July, Cricket West Indies confirmed Tuesday. The first T20 International is carded for Warner Park in St Kitts on July 31 before back-to-back matches are played at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Florida on August 4 and 5. News of the US fixtures had come via media reports last weekend. “We are delighted to include the matches at Fort Lauderdale on the schedule for the Bangladesh…

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Complaint made against ranks at Timehri Police Station over return of bail money

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On the heels of concerns raised by residents of Linden and other parts of Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) over difficulties they are facing in having bail money returned to them from the Timehri Police Station, the Region’s Chairman, Renis Morian said he has engaged the attention of the acting Police Commissioner on the matter. The Chairman said affected residents have been complaining to him for a long time over the issue, as he called on Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan to get involved. “Residents in Region 10 have been complaining…

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Joint Services ranks responsible for Lindo Creek massacre

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Leonard George Arokium, co-owner of the mining camp at Lindo Creek in the Upper Berbice River where, in 2008, eight employees were killed and their bodies burnt, remains convinced that notorious criminal Rondel “Fine Man” Rawlins and his gang did not commit that horrendous crime. Rather, he remains convinced that Joint Services ranks were responsible. Arokium lost a son and brother when armed men invaded his mining camp at Lindo Creek, shot and killed, then burned the bodies of miners Cecil Arokium, Dax Arokium, Compton Speirs, Horace Drakes, Clifton Wong,…

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6-yr-old dies hours after Highway smash-up

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Hours after a horrific smash-up involving a motor car and a minibus on Sunday, six-year-old Arianna Hughes of Lot 23-44 Rohan Housing Scheme, Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) succumbed while receiving medical attention at the Georgetown Public Hospital. The young girl sustained severe internal and head injuries as a result of the head-on collision. She reportedly took her last breath about 03:45h on Monday. Her mother, 31-year-old Shennelle Hughes along with Jada Enmore, 9; Tyrese Arthur, 4; Prem Persaud, 46; Lakeram Persaud, 21, and Rookmine Persaud all remain patients at…

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Alleged domestic violence victim commits suicide

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A 22-year old woman of Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara (EBD), took her own life on Monday morning after reportedly being the victim of domestic abuse at the hands of her partner. Dead is Tinesha (only name given), whose lifeless body was discovered hanging from the ceiling with her one-year-old child standing nearby. A neighbour, who lives on the upper flat of the two-storey building, related that hours prior to the incident, a heated argument had ensued between the woman and her partner. This resulted in several attempts by the Landlord…

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25-yr-old charged for attempting to murder Cop

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A financial officer was on Tuesday remanded to prison when she appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for attempting to murder a Police Constable. Twenty-five-year-old Maryanne Daby of Lot 127 D’Aguiar Park, Houston, Greater Georgetown, was also slapped with two possession charges. She was not allowed to plead to the first charge read to her by City Magistrate Judy Latchman. The charge alleged that on May 13, 2018, at Albert Street and Thomas Lands, Georgetown, Daby attempted to murder Police Constable Christopher Kissoon. However, the financial officer denied having…

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A passion to serve…Nurse recognised for 40 years of serving her community

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Hazel Europe, a nurse attached to the Grove Health Centre who has served the community for the past 40 years, was recognised by the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) of Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) for her significant contributions. Regional Health Officer (RHO) Quincy Jones in applauding Europe’s impact explained that she has made a great contribution to the health sector and as such, the Region was indeed privileged to be at the receiving end of her service. For her service, she was recognised by the Region and conferred with an award. In…

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The impact of piracy in Guyana

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Law enforcement authorities in Guyana and Suriname are busy trying to get to the bottom of the recent heinous piracy attacks, so as to ensure that the families of the victims receive the justice they deserve. Currently, security officials in Suriname have a total of 15 persons in custody, among whom are two alleged suspects who were identified by survivors as two of the sea bandits. Investigators believe that they were among a group of men who attacked the fishermen in Surinamese waters on April 27 last, during which 20…

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Current political deadlock on judicial appointments could lead to negative outcome – Ram

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Given President David Granger’s decision to unilaterally appoint a chairman for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) earlier this year, Social Commentator and Attorney, Christopher Ram, has said Guyanese should not be surprised if that scenario repeats itself with the vacant judicial posts. Ram described the current impasse regarding these delayed appointments as unfortunate, and one that could have a negative outcome. “President Granger has shown that he is not averse to taking action in an autocratic, unilateral style, so nothing should be surprising anymore,” he added. But the attorney stressed…

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