Guyana is among six Caribbean territories currently benefiting from a waste management pilot project designed to create economic opportunities from organic waste. The Guyana leg is a partnership between the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The pilot project is being implemented in two phases and is facilitated by IICA Technical Specialist, Dr Abimbola Abiola. The first phase of the project is a two-day workshop “Creating Economic Opportunities for the Organic Waste Management Sector through the Adoption of Bio-economic Models…
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GECOM’s ballot paper production on schedule – Commissioner
…likely to be completed early next month The production of the ballot paper that will be used for voting during the March 2 General and Regional Elections is progressing according to schedule. This is according to Opposition-nominated Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Commissioner Sase Gunraj. During an interview with Guyana Times, Gunraj, who is presently in Canada along with Commissioner Charles Corbin, where the papers are being printed, was asked for an update on the process. Gunraj noted that not only was it on course for completion but gave a rough…
Read MoreGranger aims for full control of Reg 2, 6 RDCs
…takes large convoy to Berbice, Essequibo Rally President David Granger on Monday evening told supporters to ensure that the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition takes control of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) at the March 2 polls. The President and the large convoy left Georgetown for the rally in New Amsterdam where he made the call. As he addressed the gathering he did not outline any major plans for Region Six but rather launched an attack on former President and Opposition…
Read MoreLHC performs 1st successful surgery on patient with complex disorders
Doctors and medical personnel attached to the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) recently performed successful surgery for three “complex” medical conditions on a patient. The team of medical personnel which consisted of Chinese medical officials as well as local and Cuban doctors performed a total vaginal hysterectomy for Uterine Cervical Elongation, uterine prolapse, and uterine fibroids. These conditions, according to members of the team, are considered three of the most woeful gynaecological issues which create worry and discomfort in women. It was noted that when all…
Read More“No land, no vote” – Sophia squatters threatens Govt
The residents of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, were full of frustration on Monday as they lashed out at the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government for unkept promises and the slow pace of awarding land. Angry residents showed members of the media acknowledgement letters from the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) dating back years. They were asked to walk with their letters to a booth set up by the Housing Authority in the area in an effort to appease them. “This is me land paper boy. Watch…
Read MoreGrandfather accused of raping granddaughter charged
The man who allegedly raped his six-year-old granddaughter while watching pornographic videos is expected to make his court appearance during the week after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) recommended that charges be instituted. According to Police Commander of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), Superintendent Yonette Stephen, the file which was sent to the DPP’s office for advice was returned with the recommendation. The 54-year-old man was released on station bail after the matter was reported to the police by the child’s mother earlier this month. Based on reports received, the child…
Read MoreMan confesses to torturing, killing hotel owner, worker
A resident of Number 65 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), has confessed to the torturing and killing of the owner of the Sun Splash Beach Resort and his handyman while implicating another man. The confession was made over the weekend and ranks of the Major Crimes Unit are on the hunt for the accomplice. On December 27, 2019, the badly decomposed bodies of 59-year-old Harry Prashad, a handyman of Number 65 Village, Corentyne, and 68-year old Vivekanand Brijbassi were discovered in the balcony of Sun Splash Beach Resort…
Read MoreFire guts District Ultra Lounge at Giftland Mall
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…
Read MoreGuyana must have strong Local Content Policies – Jagdeo tells Bartica
Guyana has already begun oil production, even without critical pieces of legislation being put in place. One such piece of legislation is the Local Content Policy – which would guarantee the locals a fair fight for services in the oil and gas sector. According to the Leader of the Opposition and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo, under a PPP/C Government, those critical pieces of legislation would be given prominence. He was at the time addressing a large gathering of supporters at Dino Square, Bartica, Region…
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…
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