May 2019 – Guyana Times International

Guyana awaits CCJ’s ruling on no-confidence vote

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 administrator

…Commissioner blasts GECOM for moving ahead with house-to-house registration A bench of five Justices from the Caribbean Court of Justice heard submissions from all parties in the No Confidence Motion and Guyana Elections Commission cases, in two marathon sessions on May 9 and May 10 and much hinges on whatever decision they deliver. The crucial decision was on the calculation of what constituted a “majority” to give effect to Art 106 (6): “The President and the Cabinet shall resign if the Government is defeated by a vote of majority of…

Guyana’s Parliament unveils gallery honouring former Presidents

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 administrator

The Parliament office on Wednesday unveiled a gallery of portraits honouring the present and past presidents of Guyana. The event was hosted in observance of Guyana’s 53rd Independence Anniversary celebration. Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Barton Scotland during his remarks at the unveiling ceremony said the creation of the gallery of presidents is a presentation of the people of Guyana in deep appreciation for the presidents’ dedicated and exceptional service to Guyana. According to Scotland, the idea of the gallery of presidents was birthed after discussions with himself and…

‘No need to panic’

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 administrator

…Govt assures CPL games will be played in Guyana Following the release of the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) fixtures, Minister of Social Cohesion with responsibility for Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr George Norton is urging cricket fans, especially those who follow the Hero CPL, not to worry. When the fixtures were released on Tuesday, ‘To be confirmed’ was listed next to a number of Guyanese games. As such, Minister Norton is assuring local fans that Guyana remained an integral part of the CPL. Dr Norton said that there…

Guyanese man charged for human trafficking in Florida

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 administrator

A Guyanese man is facing human trafficking charges in the United States after allegations that he engaged in sexual activities with a minor who had been trafficked by a relative. Latchman Kaladeen, 49, of Wesley Chapel, Florida, was on May 17, 2019, identified by the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office in Florida as one of nine men allegedly involved in sexual activities with the same minor. The men were charged with human trafficking, conspiracy to commit human trafficking and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Kaladeen, according to Hernando Sheriff…

Currency Independence

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Money was first introduced to Guyana by the Dutch colonists, but there was never much in circulation. Previously, according to Guyana.org, there was an informal barter system among the original inhabitants of the territory before they began trading with Dutch colonists and traders for European goods such as knives and cutlasses. Even after the Dutch introduced money, they rarely used it for large business transactions. It was normal for them to write promissory notes, which eventually would be redeemed from their agents in Amsterdam where they sent their sugar and…

“Bam Bam” charged for killing drinking buddy

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 TIMES INT'L

A drinking spree which turned deadly landed a 37-year-old man before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Tuesday slapped with the capital offence of murder. The charge against Dexroy Garraway known as “Bam-Bam” stated that on May 22, 2019, at Takutu Landing, Puruni Road, Mazaruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), he murdered Eric Nurse called “Black boy”. Garraway of Lower Enterprise Pomeroon was not required to plea to the indictable charge when it was read to him by Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus. Police Prosecutor Shellon Daniels told the court on Tuesday that…

‘It’s a huge honour’

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 TIMES INT'L

‒ Leon Johnson says upon receiving national award At 31, Guyana Jaguars cricket team captain Leon Johnson wears the tag of “best captain in the Caribbean”. He continued to prove his brilliance as a leader when he led Guyana Jaguars to a record fifth Regional 4-Day title in as many years. Fittingly, Johnson’s service for the country was recognized, and he was awarded the Golden Arrow of Achievement in the 2019 Investiture. This is the fourth highest National Award in the Order of Service of Guyana, and Johnson, speaking to…

G$700M more approved for rehab of roads, bridges

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The Public Infrastructure Ministry has secured in excess of G$700 million in supplementary funds to conduct rehabilitation works on a number of roads and bridges across the country. These monies approved was part of a G$2 billion supplementary provision given to the Public Infrastructure Ministry last week. Of that amount, G$500 million is to undertake construction and rehabilitation of roads and drains in urban areas (within Townships). Standing before the Committee of Supply in the National Assembly last week, the subject Minister, David Patterson, disclosed that already some 46 road…

‘Blackouts a thorn in the flesh’

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…new GPL boss promises to end power woes New Chairman of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Board of Directors, Rawle Lucas is optimistic that in conjunction with staff at the entity, he can come up with strategies to relieve Guyanese of the burden of constant power outages. In an interview with this publication on Tuesday, Lucas acknowledged that blackouts are a problem. In fact, he described it as a thorn in the side and noted that policies to reduce blackouts will be pursued by the Board. “The issue of…

Wildlife Commission takes custody of jaguar captured at Essequibo Coast

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…says persons can be fined G$2M for trapping protected animals The Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission has confirmed that it took possession of the young female jaguar which was being held at Lima Sands, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). The jaguar was captured by a Lima Sands resident, Marvin Calvan, on May 22, 2019. The official who spoke with Guyana Times International on Tuesday confirmed that the country’s national animal was collected by the Commission. In a subsequent statement to the media the Guyana Wildlife Conservation and Management Commission…