As General and Regional Elections loom closer, the European Union (EU) has announced that it will be fielding teams of observers to cover every single region in Guyana. These observers will be complemented by a team of analysts. It was explained that there will be long-term observers deployed for six weeks countrywide. These observers will be replaced just before elections with short-term observers, who will be active during and after voting. During an interaction with the media at the European Union’s (EU) High Street, Kingston office on Tuesday, EU Deputy…
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Labourer gets six months for stealing handbag
A 19-year-old labourer who was caught on surveillance camera snatching a woman’s purse was on Tuesday sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for the crime. Quesi Jordon of Lot 123 Hill Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and admitted to the charge which alleged that on December 6, 2019, at Ruimvedlt, Georgetown, he stole one Guess purse during the course of a robbery. According to reports, on the day in question, at about 17:05h, the defendant snatched a Guess handbag containing personal items and…
Read MoreMother of 4 underwent successful surgery for brain aneurysms
Forty-three-year-old Parbattie “Ravina” Austin, a mother of four, who was diagnosed with brain aneurysms in 2019, is now walking, talking and moving around on her own. Just a few days after the surgery, the woman seemed to be in full spirits and very satisfied with her results. Before the surgery, Austin could not have participated in any physical activity, had to be free of stress, noise, excessively bright lights, and high scented odours. The procedure was done on Thursday at the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) at the Georgetown Public Hospital…
Read MoreDiscounted airfare for Mash 2020 – CAL
Guyana’s most celebrated events, Caribbean Airlines has committed to give a five per cent discount off all airfare for persons travelling to Guyana to celebrate Mashramani 2020. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Social Cohesion, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport Melissa Tucker told the media that Caribbean Airlines, a major sponsor of the historic event, will be offering a discount to visitors during the celebrations. “In celebration and recognition of this historic event, Caribbean Airlines is offering a 5 per cent discount on their North American and Caribbean Airlines…
Read MoreGuyana on high alert as Coronavirus disease already suspected in South America
…ports of entries monitored – health officials With a case of coronavirus already confirmed in the South American nation of Ecuador, authorities in Guyana have begun preparing for a possible outbreak here, but have assured that there is no need to panic. At a press conference on Tuesday, Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence stated that finances will not be a problem and that the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has already established an isolation area for suspected cases. In the event that the numbers exceed the hospital’s capacity, more…
Read MoreAltercation with abusive DPI Head lands NCN Editor-in-Chief in hot water
The management of National Communications Network (NCN) has sent its Editor-in-Chief on administrative leave to facilitate an investigation into reports of an assault involving himself and Head of the Department of Public Information (DPI), Imran Khan. NCN Editor-in-Chief Leeron Brumell was sent on administrative leave after an incident with Khan who allegedly stormed into his office and was abusive to him. According to reports, the incident stemmed from Brumell’s decision to have Marcey Parker removed from reading the television news while being a candidate of A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance…
Read MoreMinibus Association mulls training for drivers
In light of hundreds of drivers being charged for dangerous driving in the past six months, President of the United Minibus Association, Eon Andrews believes that by bringing all drivers under the umbrella, it will ensure discipline. Andrews said that they are willing to work along with the Guyana Police Force to put a dent to reckless driving by bus drivers. He further added that the Business Ministry along with stakeholders will be holding several courses for safe driving. “Some of these persons would have been in it whereby you…
Read MoreTroy Resources recommences operations at Karouni
Following several challenges last year, Australian-based Troy Resources has announced that it has resumed operations at its Karouni goldmine in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). The gold mining company says it began operations in the second week of January and it intends to resume full production by the end of next month. Last year, the future of Troy Resources was put in question following the death of a geologist at the mines site. After the geologist’s death, the company was issued a cease order. The loss of production days coupled with existing…
Read MoreBygeval Secondary student collapses, dies while preparing for school
A student attached to the Bygeval Secondary School, Mahaicony, East Coast Demerara (ECD) collapsed and died on Tuesday morning as he was preparing for school. Dead is 15-year-old Triston Assaye of Mahaica, ECD. He reportedly died as a result of a raptured artery in his brain. Based on reports received, the teenager was already dressed in his school uniform when he complained to his mother of feeling unwell. The mother, who is a nurse and works at a clinic close to their home, advised him to see a doctor before…
Read MoreGECOM to discuss provocative utterances by APNU/AFC leaders
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is expected to discuss the recent utterances on the campaign trail by the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) candidates, where they called on supporters to “protect their ballots”. The issue was raised with GECOM via a letter written by former Attorney General and People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) candidate, Anil Nandlall. On Wednesday, GECOM Chair Retired Justice Claudette Singh wrote to Nandlall and informed him that the issue would be discussed when the elections body meets on February 4. Disturbed at utterances In…
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