Millions of dollars went up in flames on Tuesday after a fire of unknown origin completely gutted the popular party spot, District Ultra-Lounge, located at the Giftland Mall, Pattensen, Greater Georgetown. The blaze reportedly started at about 13:25h inside the nightclub which caused an emergency evacuation of the area which is known as “The Strip”. When Times International arrived at the scene, patrons and business owners were seen assembled in the parking area as firefighters contained the blaze. Owner of the entertainment spot, Sean Major during an interview with the…
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Minimising corruption, unethical behaviour in GPF
Dear Editor, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan hit the nail on its head when he recently called for tougher scrutiny of recruits to weed out corrupt ranks in the Guyana Police Force (GPF). According to a daily newspaper article, the Hon Minister in response to a report that a member of a specialised section of the GPF was fingered in an armed robbery on the West Coast of Demerara, stated,” All rogue elements must be forced out. We must strengthen the vetting system (for recruits) …. but we still…
Read MoreGECOM has responsibility to ensure changes to RLE verified – Jagdeo
…urges APNU to do ‘field work’ to ensure no disenfranchisement Leader of the Opposition and General Secretary of the Peoples’ Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo, said they are very much concerned over the decision by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to make changes to the Revised List of Electors (RLE) at such a late stage in the process for preparation for General and Regional Elections. Jagdeo was at the time addressing reporters at his Church Street, Georgetown Office during his weekly press briefing. The former President said that GECOM has…
Read MoreRegion 10 to see new wave of wealth, prosperity under PPP/C govt – Ali
…outlines PPP/C’s strategy to move region forward People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Presidential Candidate Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday addressed the issue of creation of new wealth and a new wave of prosperity for the people of Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) before hundreds of supporters at the Lieu Ken Pen Square in Linden on Sunday. Outlining the PPP/C’s strategy to move the region forward, Ali emphasised that his party has already delivered to the people of the region and can stand up to its track record. He said Region 10 has…
Read MoreDriver, porter remanded over cocaine, ganja in fertiliser truck
Acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus on Monday remanded the driver and porter who were nabbed by Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) ranks on a fertiliser truck in which a large quantity of cocaine and ganja was unearthed. Remanded were 24-year-old Randy Chester and 45-year-old Christopher Garraway. The men were arrested on Thursday last in a fertiliser-laden truck destined for Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice- Corentyne) along Mandela Avenue, Georgetown. On Monday, they appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and both denied the charge which stated that on January 16, 2020 at…
Read MorePromoting Exclusive Breastfeeding in Guyana
By Safraz Hamid The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding of newborns up to 6 months of age. The health benefits of exclusive breastfeeding are extensive: for the newborn, breastfeeding lowers the risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, allergic diseases, and long-term morbidities such as diabetes mellitus and obesity; for the mother, breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, promotes bonding with the newborn, and provides a natural form of contraception. Despite these health benefits, only 33% of newborns in Guyana are exclusively breastfed in the first…
Read MoreCitizens Bank invested $629M in local agriculture – Chairman
Chairman of Citizens Bank Limited, Clifford Reis, on Tuesday said that the commercial institution has invested over $600 million into the local agriculture sector and will continue to support small farmers. His comment was made after a shareholder enquired at the Bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday whether provisions are made to finance innovators in the agro-process sector. In response, Reis disclosed that Citizens Bank has invested some $629 million into the agriculture sector to benefit mostly small farmers. “The [banking] agro sector, I think is more involved with…
Read MoreInvestigating…
…racial slurs The ERC was established to deal with “racial” matters in Guyana…which, most would concede is vitally necessary since “race” or “ethnicity” permeates every social interaction in our dear old mudland. Notwithstanding political correctness’ insistence that we REALLY don’t have a “race” problem and it’s only during the elections “silly season” that matters rise to the top. Like butter after churning milk! Save that what’s churned in Guyana is anything but the milk of human kindness!!!! But for whatever reason, the organisation hasn’t made much of an impact to…
Read MoreMarch 2, 2020 is judgement day
Dear Editor, After seeming aeons of vexatious wait and uncertainty, the Guyanese public finally welcomed President Granger’s official proclamation that March 2, 2020, will be General and Regional Elections. The necessary forced announcements come earlier than Mr Granger’s fallen APNU/AFC Government would have truly liked, signalling an end of the frustrating wait by the Opposition, the nation and international stakeholders. Judgment day will soon be upon us for the trial and ousting of the dictator. It follows an extended period, through which, the President and his men exercised glaring constitutional…
Read MoreGuyana Cancer Foundation: A place of hope for many cancer warriors
The Guyana Cancer Foundation is close to the heart of Bibi Hassan for the very reason that it was the struggles her mother while battling breast cancer, that inspired her to form such an organisation. Today, the Foundation helps cancer victims, survivors and their families go through the motions of dealing with the ‘deadly C’. Founded in January of 2015, the Foundation was established to provide help and inspire hope in those affected by cancer through early detection, education, awareness and free medical screening. The GCF puts primary focus on…
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