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A three-day oil spill response training workshop wrapped up with members of the Volunteer Emergency Response Team (VERT) programme participating in a simulation exercise at Splashmin’s Resort on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway. The workshop, which is a collaboration between the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) and ExxonMobil, was launched on May 21, 2019, and engaged VERT participants in sessions geared towards capacity-building in oil spill response. In an invited comment to the Department of Public Information, ExxonMobil’s Oil Response Advisor, Thomas Tomblin, expressed being impressed with the team’s response. “They were inquisitive…

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A total of 115 Police officers were recently authorised to use breath analysing instruments, otherwise known as breathalysers – devices used for estimating blood alcohol content. Guyana Times International understands that only authorised officers are allowed to conduct these tests on civilians who are suspected to be driving under the influence of alcohol. The names of these cops were published in the Official Gazette on May 25, 2019, and Traffic Chief Linden Isles is among them. The Gazette states, “In exercise of the powers conferred upon him by Section 39C…

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With a team from Guyana having participated at the Offshore Technology Conference in Texas, the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has revealed that their presence resulted in increased foreign interest in local partnerships. This is according to GCCI President Nicholas Boyer, who was at the time hosting a press conference on Wednesday. Boyer was asked what tangible benefits arose out of the Conference, which lasted from May 6-9. “There were a lot of agencies or organisations interested in partnering with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. And we had…

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Having tried unsuccessfully to get the State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) to recover the US$18 million signing bonus from a private account and deposit it in the rightful place, Transparency International Guyana Inc (TIGI) remains worried that the monies will be siphoned off. TIGI on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind Government opting not to follow constitutional provisions and deposit the multimillion-dollar signing bonus into the Consolidated Fund, rather than an account at the Bank of Guyana. According to the group, the money will remain vulnerable if it is not treated…

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Hundreds of disgruntled citizens lined the streets of Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to protest the presence of Government officials who are currently holding outreaches across the country. Regional Chairman Devanand Ramdatt was also in the protest line, after the Regional Executive Officer (REO) reportedly denied him a fuel allowance to attend the activity. The majority of the residents questioned the timing of the outreach, pointing out that after four years in office, this is the first time such a large ministerial delegation has visited the region to…

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The newly-formed Agricola Development Association has already embarked on a thriving path, as it recently organised and hosted its first community outreach in the Greater Georgetown village. Some of the agencies which provided support and made the outreach a reality include the Ministry of the Presidency; the Culture, Youth and Sport Department; the Public Health Ministry and several Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). During the outreach held last weekend, a number of youths in the community were made aware of job opportunities as they were given the chance to interact with agencies…

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…despite no-confidence motion With the possibility of general elections drawing nearer, President David Granger has signalled that his Administration is still hoping to complete their full term in office. In 2015, the coalition Administration took office, indicating that elections would be hosted in 2020. However, in December 21, 2019, a No-confidence Motion was tabled and passed in the National Assembly, tumbling the Government. Since then, the Government moved to the courts to challenge the validity of the motion, saying a 34 majority is needed for it to be successfully passed.…

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A new batch of 113 farm workers will take up employment opportunities in Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP). Of the total, 102 workers are returnees and will be deployed mainly to farms in the Ontario region of Canada. They will depart the island tomorrow (May 22). The workers will be employed in greenhouse crop production, food processing, tobacco planting, vegetable farming and fruit tree cultivation. The SAWP, which is part of the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Overseas Employment Programme, involves contractual agricultural…

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…as 15-year-old mother sleeps The baby’s 18-year-old father lives a few villages away and broke down in tears when he received the news that his child had died. Police are investigating the matter. A nine-month-old baby was found death in a wash tub at Looknaut Street, D’Edward Village, West Coast Berbice, after he was left unattended as his teen mother slept. Dead is Trevor Albert of Lot 14 Looknaut Street, D’Edward Village. Reports are the toddler reportedly crept to the bathroom which is situated outside the house and fell into…

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Attorney General Basil Williams has been silent since allegations of misconduct surfaced some weeks ago and President David Granger on Wednesday told the media that he has instructed the Attorney General to respond to the issue. However, this has not been done. “I’ve asked the Attorney General to respond to me. He hasn’t done so in writing but I have seen a copy of it,” he said. The allegations were compiled in a letter and were addressed to members of the Government. The letter revealed that 19 lawyers resigned from…

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