2018 – Page 37 – Guyana Times International

Guyana Govt, teachers’ union sign wages agreement

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…union says looking forward to a better pact in 2019 President of the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), Mark Lyte, who on Wednesday signed an agreement with the Education Ministry for a 12 per cent increase for 2016 and an eight per cent increase for 2018, has noted that the Union has learnt its lesson and is looking forward to brokering a better agreement come 2019. He made this statement while addressing media operatives at the Ministry’s 26 Brickdam, Georgetown office after the two agencies inked the agreement to raise public…

Young lawyer in support of Guyana setting up own law school

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

By Shemuel Fanfair A young law school graduate who has recently been admitted to the local bar says that while she supports the establishment of a local law school, the standard of any lecturer placed there would have to be in keeping with that of international counterparts. Speaking to Guyana Times International last week, twenty-three-year-old Shivani Lalaram expressed much elation at being part of what she said is a prestigious profession, having been admitted in a ceremony presided over by Justice Sandil Kissoon in the presence of her family, friends…

‘Broken, but still trying to put the pieces together’

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

– single mother shares her story By Lakhram Bhagirat One of the most painful decisions for parents is the dreaded one of parting with their children, but more often than we realise circumstances force parents to part with their children for various reasons, and Nakeshia Best is still coming to terms with that decision she was forced to make. The single mother from Skeldon, Berbice in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) took the fateful decision to send two of her three children to live with their maternal grandmother after she could…

Reporting on…

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…“Granger, Ganja and Goadie” It’s rather pathetic how the putative Prime Minister of Guyana, Moses Nagamootoo, has embraced his relegation to being the mouthpiece of David Granger’s PNC government. A few weeks ago, in Granger’s “Guyana Review” — now published as an insert in the Stabber News — there was such a cloyingly sycophantic puff piece on Granger that health centres across the country were inundated by readers who couldn’t stop gagging!! Unfortunately, just when the medical staff might be taking a well-earned break, they’ll be getting another tsunami of…

Corentyne labourer accused of raping school teacher freed

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…victim burst into tears A labourer who had been accused of raping a school teacher at her Corentyne home between November 2 and 3, 2017 was on Monday set free by a mixed Berbice jury. The 7-5 male majority jury returned the verdict after more than two hours of deliberation. Sunil Sundar of Yakusari, Black Bush Polder had been accused of raping the teacher. During the trial, State Prosecutor Mondel Moore called seven witnesses, including four Police officers, the victim and her husband. The victim related the incident to the…

Region 2 farmers forced to destroy 1000 acres of rice overtaken by bugs

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Having already faced reduced prices for their paddy and increased production costs, farmers in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) are encountering even more challenges since they say they were forced to destroy over 1000 acres of their rice at State Farm, which lies aback of Dartmouth on the Essequibo Coast. Guyana Times International understands that in their bid to prevent a complete annihilation of the crop, some of which was badly damaged, the farmers set the crops on fire due to ‘Blast and Bug’ infestation on Tuesday. This publication was told that…

Patta Sin in

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Satiricus was girding up his loins for battle. And “battle” he knew it would be when he got to the Back Street Bar where he was headed. The Appellate Court’s decision to go along with Grain Ja’s Burnt Ham-like decision to appoint the GECOM chair would definitely be the topic de jour! And because his leaders Nagga Man and Rum Jhaat, were in the Government, he knew he was in for it. “Budday!! Wha’ abee deh pan?” asked Bungi, the moment he espied Satiricus. “Wha’ ayu wan’ fuh do wid…

“Is frustration mek I choke the woman and take she things” – man tells court

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

A well-known character to the Police found himself back in the court of law on Tuesday after being slapped with three counts of robbery that he committed on a family while they were relaxing on the Georgetown Seawall. Christopher Niles, of Fourth Street, Alberttown, Georgetown, admitted to one of the three charges that were read to him in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday. The first charge stated that Niles robbed Bibi Mangru of a purse valued G$20,000, which also contained G$20,000, and a Samsung Galaxy cellular phone valued G$35,000…

Guyana testing Sexual Offences, Child Abuse Registries

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Although the much-anticipated Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Registries were launched back in September, sources have indicated that they were yet to be officially opened to the public. An officer attached to the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA) said that the software has been set up and was being tested to ensure all aspects were intact. Back in August, CCPA Director Ann Greene revealed the Agency’s plans to have the Registries launched during Child Protection Week. The Child Abuse Registry will be helpful in providing information in relation to…

AG no-show in court, case delayed

October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 TIMES INT'L

The High Court challenge to the misconduct in public office charges against two officials of the former Government was delayed and rescheduled to early next month after Attorney General Basil Williams was a no-show for submissions. The Court was told that the AG had to attend Cabinet at the time the matter was slated to be heard on Tuesday and could not appear in Court although the hearing was fixed almost one month ago. Former Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh and former National Industrial and Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) Chairman…