January 2019 – Guyana Times International

PPP/C presidential candidate begins national outreach

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Days after being elected as the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) presidential candidate, Irfaan Ali travelled to Berbice, on Tuesday, where he was given a resounding welcome as he commenced a national outreach programme with the intention of meeting with the electorate. The presidential hopeful, who was accompanied by several party stalwarts, visited a number of villages on the West Coast of Berbice where he had the opportunity of meeting with youths and business owners among other stakeholders. During his interactions, Ali listened to the painful stories of many persons, including…

‘I thought I would die’ – Charrandas

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…former Guyana MP tells int’l media about threats to life after he voted against his own Govt Former Alliance For Change (AFC) Member of Parliament Charrandas Persaud, who has since been expelled from the party, has outlined the threats to his life after his “yes” vote in the National Assembly on December 21, 2018, toppled the David Granger-led Administration. In an interview with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Persaud said he made the move because he believed the Government has not been focusing on developing the country or creating jobs. “I…

‘Be ready to defend Guyana’s national sovereignty’

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…President Granger urges Army Following the recent attack by Venezuela in Guyana’s waters last month, President David Granger charged ranks of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) to work harder to deter aggression from Guyana’s territory. The Commander-in-Chief made the charge at the annual GDF Officer’s conference held at State House on Thursday. Reminding the gathering of the attacks on Guyana by our foreign counterparts, Granger noted that the country has always been victim to claims on its territory despite international recognition of its landmass, territorial borders and Exclusive Economic Zones…

SUNY and CUNY offer assistance to students affected by federal shutdown

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed SUNY and CUNY to assist students with college-related expenses during the prolonged federal shutdown. According to a release by the Governor’s office, payments for tuition and related college expenses will be postponed, and no late fees or penalties will be charged to impacted students. This temporary reprieve will apply to federal employees, dependents of federal employees, and students who are dependent on loans from the federal government that may be delayed. “As the federal shutdown continues to devastate the hardworking men and women of…

Third child succumbs at GPHC

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

After undergoing a chemotherapy treatment which left 6-year-old Sharezer Mendonca battling for her life at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in an unresponsive state, it was revealed that she took her last breath on Thursday. Mendonca suddenly fell ill after receiving chemotherapy treatment at the said medical institution and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Relatives related that she was taken to the Pediatric Ward on January 3, where she was administered with an injection before undergoing treatment. However, a short while after, Mendonca became unresponsive and…

Granger remains “capable, fit and proper” to run for a second term – PNCR

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

It’s official. The incumbent President David Granger has been endorsed by his party, the People’s Na-tional Congress Reform (PNCR) to run for a second term at the next General and Regional Elections, constitutionally due in March. The PNCR is the larger partner in the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition and on Monday, it officially threw its support behind President Granger. This was communi-cated in a letter from PNCR General Secretary (GS) Amna Ally. In the letter, she noted that Granger was elected unopposed at the last…

Ramjattan throws support behind Granger’s candidacy in upcoming polls

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Days after saying that it was too early for the party to take a stance on the matter, the Alliance For Change (AFC) is likely to throw its support behind leader of the PNCR-led A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), David Granger, as the presidential candidate for the APNU/AFC at the impending national and regional elections. A recent report in the State’s newspaper had identified President Granger, who just returned from Cuba as he continues treatment for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, as the presidential candidate for the APNU/AFC coalition. However, AFC Chairman…

Mother dies at GPHC 9 days after child’s birth

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…family calling for answers A mother is now calling for justice and an investigation into her daughter’s death after giving birth at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on December 28, 2018. Bibi Khan of Vergenoegen, East Bank Essequibo is accusing the doctors at the GPHC of “killing” her eld-est daughter, Fariena Mohammed, and offering no plausible explanations for her death. The grief-stricken woman said the 30-year-old Mohammed was pregnant with her second child and on Thurs-day, December 28, 2018, she went into labour shortly after 13:00h. She was rushed…

Berbice schoolgirl plunges out of moving car as driver tries to rape her

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

An East Canje, Berbice teenager is now nursing minor injuries after she allegedly plunged out of a moving car after the driver made sexual advances at her. According to reports received, the girl boarded the taxi on Friday and sat in the front seat as she was heading home from school. During the journey, the driver allegedly started sexually assaulting her. At the time, the driver had already dropped off the other passengers. The sexual advances continued against the teenager’s will. However, as the driver attempted to rip off her…

Nandlall, Vindhya Persaud pledge commitment to Party’s victory

January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Former Attorney General Anil Nandlall and People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament, Dr Vindhya Persaud did not secure the presidential candidature, but the pair is committed to seeing the Party to victory at the next General and Regional Elections. Nandlall, in an interview shortly after the vote, said, “Naturally, I am disappointed. You don’t ever enter a contest thinking you will not win. I thought I would have won. But the Central Committee of the Party did not feel that way. We have all pledged our commitment to work…