Ever since Exxon struck oil back in 2015, apart from the revenues that would be negotiated with the international oil companies (IOCs) to exploit the resources of our country, and would flow into the national coffers, it was expected that the local populace would also benefit from participating directly in the ancillary activities consequent to the production of oil and gas. This latter expectation was covered under the rubric of “local content”. It is however very disappointing that, four years after the discovery by ExxonMobil and just months before “first…
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Truck driver in Agricola fatal accident granted G$500,000 bail
Danion Welcome, the driver of the truck in the horrific accident at Agricola Public Road, Greater Georgetown that claimed the life of seven-year-old Ciara Benjamin back in June, was on Wednesday charged and appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The 39-year-old man appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and pleaded not guilty to the charge which detailed that on June 1, 2019, at Agricola Public Road, Georgetown, he drove motor lorry GWW 962 in a manner dangerous to the public causing the death of Ciara Benjamin. Defence Counsel James Bond,…
Read MoreGeorgetown City Hall urgently needs other revenue streams – treasurer
Officials of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) were on Monday given the opportunity to share constraints faced in their daily operations, where City Treasurer John Douglas highlighted the financial strain of depending solely on rates and taxes to garner revenue. A Trinidad-based delegation along with representatives of the Communities Ministry were involved in talks to develop the operational procedures of the Council. For some time, the Council has been battling with financial burdens. As he emphasised the importance of financial stability, the City Treasurer insisted that the Council…
Read MoreBoy, 16, found guilty of rape of 6-yr-old
After being found guilty of rape at just 16 years old, Trevlon Frank now awaits his sentencing whilst on remand for the crime. This comes after a 12-member jury on Wednesday returned a unanimous guilty verdict against the teen, who was accused of raping a six-year-old back in 2016. Frank initially pleaded not guilty to the indictment when it was read by Justice Simone Ramlall at the trial commencement earlier this week. The indictment stated that between November 16 and 30, 2016, in Demerara, he engaged in sexual penetration with…
Read MoreIMF highlights Guyana’s inadequate foreign reserves
As a rule of thumb, economists recommend that Governments keep enough foreign reserves to be able to cover three months of imports. In Guyana’s case, however, our reserves are enough to cover little over a month’s worth of imports. This was a finding of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during its recent article IV consultations in Guyana where it consulted with various stakeholders and analysed data to come up with economic projections and data on Guyana. The report pointed out that gross reserve coverage declined to 2.1 months of imports,…
Read MoreGuyana commissions 3rd Sexual Offences Court
The Social Protection Ministry in collaboration with the British High Commission of Guyana and the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) on Monday commissioned the third Sexual Offences Court, this time in Essequibo, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam). The structure was built in Suddie at the tune of G$17.4 million, with funding from the British High Commission and UNICEF. The two other Sexual Offences Courts are located in Georgetown, Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and Berbice High Court, Esplanade Road, New Amsterdam, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The Department of Public Information (DPI) reported that under…
Read MorePPP promises free tertiary education if elected
As the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) rolls out aspects of its manifesto for the upcoming elections, Presidential Candidate Irfaan Ali continues to highlight specific sectors – this time drawing focus on the education sector. He pointed out that the policies in the education sector under the PPP Administration would be geared towards improved access, quality, affordability and preparing Guyanese students at the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Tertiary levels so as to ensure that they secure better-paying jobs in line with the requirement of the economy. “Consistent…
Read MoreReferee…
…for elections? The Carter Center made an invaluable contribution to Guyana and Guyanese back in 1992 when after two years of “behind the scene” and “on the scene” work, they were able to shepherd through the first “free and fair” elections in 28 years. Fast forward another twenty eight years and we’re once again in need of some help to facilitate another such elections. This weekend, the Carter Center’s back cause clearly, we haven’t been able to get our act (electorally) in all that time. There’s hope in some local…
Read MoreDrunken cop slams Police boat into private vessels; probe launched
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding a police constable being allowed to operate a service boat while reportedly being under the influence of alcohol. INews understands that on Sunday afternoon the constable was steering the boat along the Canje River, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), when he crashed into two private vessels, causing them to become submerged. According to information reaching INews, the river exercise was in preparation for a trip that was scheduled to occur on Monday. INews was told that an officer at Central Police…
Read More“All educators are unique in their own way” Rezwan Amid Persaud
Teaching requires the patience to deal with multiple personalities. Teaching requires the ability to see a classroom of students as individuals as opposed to a collective. Teaching is the art of simplifying the most difficult thing so that your students can grasp the concept. A teacher is judged by the achievements of their students because it is believed that a teacher has the ability to work miracles. Quite often, teachers go above and beyond what is required of them to get the job done. They sacrifice their personal lives so…
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