PPP supporters during a protest outside the Arthur Chung Conference Centre earlier this week protesting what they term the APNU/AFC ‘illegal’ government
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Year: 2019
Another family returns from hurricane-ravaged Bahamas
Another family of five, who was affected by Hurricane Dorian in The Bahamas returned to Guyana on Sunday evening. The Cooper family arrived in Guyana at about 22:00h at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) at Timehri, East Bank Demerara. Stevie Cooper, who is originally from The Bahamas, and his reputed wife, Vanessa Taite, a Guyanese, and their three children, Stevie Cooper Jnr, Steven Cooper and Steve Cooper, who were all born on the island, were welcomed to Guyana by Citizenship Minister Winston Felix. The Minister told reporters at the…
Read MoreWorld Court to begin hearing Guyana-Venezuela border case in March 2020
Almost one year after the Government of Guyana approached the International Court of Justice for a resolution in relation to territorial claims made by its western neighbour Venezuela, the hearing is expected to begin in March of next year. According to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the oral hearing will be held in The Hague, Netherlands from March 23 to 27 2020. It also explained that the hearing will determine whether the Court has the jurisdiction to take the case forward. “This hearing will determine whether the Court…
Read MoreForeign powers say Guyana Govt in breach of Constitution
The United Kingdom, United States and the European Union, in a joint statement on Thursday, said that the Guyana government has breached the constitution by not calling general and regional elections before September 18 following the passage of the no-confidence motion and subsequent court rulings. “We deeply regret that, by surpassing September 18, the Government is currently in breach of the Constitution following its failure to adhere to the decisions of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on 18 June and its subsequent orders,” the diplomats said in a joint…
Read MoreAPNU/AFC fundraiser hit by massive protest in New York
A fundraiser organised by A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition Government in New York (NY) was completely overshadowed by more than one hundred protesters picketing the meeting, demanding elections and constitutional compliance. Held at the Richi Rich Palace on Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill, NY on Sunday, the fundraiser featured Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan representing the AFC, together with Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine representing APNU, and a small group in attendance. The Minister and entourage arrived to be greeted by the large crowd of protesters behind…
Read MoreJagdeo says “disappointed” with February 2020 timeline
…but has “great faith in GECOM Chair to deliver credible polls” Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday expressed disappointment with the proposed February 2020 elections timeline decided on by the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). However, he noted that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will work towards ensuring elections are held no later than February 2020. According to Jagdeo, he is disappointed in the fact that the Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission has indicated this timeline to the President when she had only last week said that…
Read More2019 Diwali Parade & Cultural Show
– an eagerly anticipated event in New York By Lakshmee Singh Deepavali or Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, will be again celebrated in a very spectacular and jubilant manner in Queens New York on October 19th, 2019 starting at 5:30 PM sharp when thousands of celebrants will participate in this annual Diwali Motorcade/Parade event that will wind its way through Liberty Avenue, the heart of the Indo-Caribbean community of Richmond Hill, Queens. The Diwali Motorcade/Parade event has become over the years, a much anticipated cultural celebration during the fall…
Read MoreDeveloping a LCP for Oil and Gas
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…
Read MoreTruck 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…
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