…at final farewell The sun gleamed over the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Brickdam, joining hundreds of others paying their final respects to one of Guyana’s finest legal minds who recently lost his battle with cancer. Former Chief Justice Ian Chang was laid to rest on Tuesday. “May the angels lead you into paradise and may you have eternal peace,” were the words of Fr John, who called to order the service for Chief Justice Chang, who lost his battle with cancer and died at the Dr Balwant Singh Hospital…
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Linden deejay turns his passion for music into marketing career
By Utamu Belle Young, talented Linden deejay Terry Fortune is doing more with his skills than just musically entertaining the crowds. The enterprising young man has developed his deejaying skills into a business for himself, by establishing his very own Marketing Agency. The young entertainer has proven that you can utilize your talents to become marketable and create employment for yourself and others. Fortune, who is well- known as “DJ Terry” started deejaying approximately 8 years ago. While this is a passion which he has nurtured and grown to love,…
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…up or down? Your Eyewitness had reason to check out UG’s 2019 Graduation goings-on. The powers that be were very particular about matters and insisted it was actually a “Convocation” – which he understood to be a formal gathering of clergy or students and other credentialled folks. In this case, UG students were to be credentialled with 1985 degrees, diplomas and certificates and such-like – which were to be “conferred”. Having never been to one of these shindigs before, your Eyewitness’ interest was piqued. But all it did was to…
Read MoreTaxi driver accused of raping 12-yr-old girl to face High Court trial
Neville Thomas, a taxi driver attached to a popular Georgetown taxi service, was on Monday committed to stand trial at the Demerara High Court after a prima facie case was made out against him for the rape of a 12-year-old girl. Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus, who conducted the Preliminary Inquiry (PI), ruled that after perusing the entirety of the evidence, she was satisfied that substantial evidence was presented against Thomas for the offence he was charged with. As such, she informed him that he would face a Judge and jury…
Read More631 murders occurred since Coalition Govt took office
A whopping 631 murders have been recorded in Guyana between 2015 and 2019, although the APNUP/AFC Government held out that the crime situation in Guyana was under control. According to Acting Crime Chief, Senior Superintendent Michael Kingston, in the year 2015, there were 149 murders and in 2016, this figure was slightly reduced to 142. A further reduction to 115 murders was recorded in the year 2017 and in the following year (2018), there were 111 murders countrywide. However, with less than two months away from 2019 end, there have…
Read MoreMen have pivotal role in building stronger societies – Dr Lee tells men’s forum
Scores of male employees attached to the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) were on Tuesday admonished to acknowledge and act the role of being the most significant example in today’s societies. This charge was delivered during the agency’s inaugural symposium for its male employees at the Regency Hotel, Hadfield Street, Georgetown. This was part of its celebration for International Men’s Day 2019, held under the theme “Making a difference for men and boys”. The day, which is celebrated globally, not only seeks to recognise the work of men but also the…
Read MoreSeveral job opportunities open to Carnegie students
Students of the Carnegie School of Home Economics are expected to benefit significantly after several overseas companies have indicated their interest in providing jobs for qualified students. This statement was made by the Principal of CSHE, Myrna Lee, at the launching of the three new programmes on its curriculum – caring for the elderly, childcare management, and housekeeping. “Guyana will be experiencing first oil in the near future, CSHE has linked with new offshore partners who have indicated the interest in hiring qualified individuals [students] to serve their companies”, she…
Read More“We need to be the pioneers of our future” – UG valedictorian urges peers
Nineteen hundred and eighty-five (1985) students on Saturday graduated from the University of Guyana (UG) during two separate ceremonies at the institution’s Turkeyen Campus, Greater Georgetown. After being conferred with degrees and diplomas in their respective study areas, the now new graduates of the University of Guyana (UG) were on Saturday morning urged to take control and ensure that the country and its citizens obtain what they truly deserve from the booming oil and gas sector. This charge was delivered by one of this year’s valedictorians, Shane Rampartab, during the…
Read More5 Haitians deported for illegal entry to Guyana
Five Haitians, who admitted to entering Guyana illegally, were charged and deported when they appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday. Deported are Jean Tonion Louis, 27, a mason; Ronald Saint Cyr, 27, a teacher; Jesudonne Clerveau, 29; Soliny Dossous, 35 and Bladimyr Pierre, 25. They all appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and pleaded guilty to the offence, which stated that on November 18, 2019, at Springlands, East Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), they entered Guyana by sea without presenting themselves to an immigration officer. Police Prosecutor Gordon…
Read MoreGive Another Chance Foundation: Putting the spotlight on Emotional Intelligence
By Lakhram Bhagirat Give Another Chance Foundation (GACF) was birthed from the concept of charity begins at home. Though it has been in existence for just over eight years, GACF’s founders have been engaged in charity work for longer than that time. Miranda Thakur-Deen founded GACF to supplement the work she has been doing throughout Guyana. The non-profit, non-governmental organization has a track record for helping to improve the lives of children across the country. GACF is committed to providing basic education from pre-school to university, and healthcare to underprivileged…
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