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Almost six months have passed and the relatives of Ryan Taylor are still to receive any form of compensation from the Australian-owned mining company, Troy Resources. Taylor was killed while working on the construction of a “bench” in a mining pit operated by Troy’s Karouni, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) operation on October 8, 2019. It was reported that a slippage occurred thus leading to Taylor being crushed by fallen rubble. In an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International, Taylor’s mother, June Taylor relayed that she has been receiving the “royal run…

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Guyana has confirmed its fifth case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This announcement was made by the Public Health Ministry on Wednesday. Public Health Minister Volda Lawrence made the announcement explaining that the country’s fifth victim is a relative of Patient zero – a 52-year-old female, who travelled from New York and brought the deadly virus to these shores. Lawrence, in a message, noted that the Ministry, through the activated Health Emergency Operations Centre, continues to locate and quarantine other persons who came into close contact with the woman and her…

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In light of the ongoing electoral fiasco, another international observer mission – The Commonwealth Observer Group, has withdrawn from Guyana, citing serious and persistent electoral malpractice following the March 2 polling day and the failure of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to stop the blatant disregard for the rule of law and electoral ethics. The Observer Group, which was headed by former Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur, withdrew from Guyana on Sunday, March 15. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commonwealth Mission contended that the tabulation processes conducted by the…

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The American Chamber of Commerce Guyana (AmCham Guyana) has called for stringent measures to protect against the novel coronavirus COVID-19, as the country continues to detect cases among its populace. On Monday the Private Sector body indicated that while persons have been isolated from schools and other public gatherings, there is still more to be done by the health authorities to ensure that there are strict travel restrictions and quarantine guidelines. Already, countries within the region have moved to restrict travel at their borders and airports to contain the spread…

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The State Assets Recovery Agency (SARA) has suffered another loss at the hands of the court, with the Appeal Court dismissing its appeal against the throwing out of its case for recovering money from the Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI). During a session at the Appeal Court on Monday, it is understood that the court dismissed SARA’s appeal against the local financial institution. Moreover, GBTI was also awarded the sum of G$4.9 million in costs. SARA had been seeking G$274.1 million, plus interest, from the bank. The claim…

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A Linden family of five has been left to make alternative arrangements after a fire of unknown origin destroyed their home on Sunday. The house that was destroyed by the fire According to reports, the fire broke out sometime between 04:40h and 06:10h, causing severe internal damage to the Lot 25 Half Mile, Wismar home which is owned by 53-year-old David Anthony and his wife Ronique Anthony. Guyana Times International understands that the couple was at work at an interior location at the time of the incident, however, their teenage…

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…after threats of mass protest There was a heavy Police presence outside the offices of some of the major foreign missions in Georgetown on Wednesday morning, following threats of mass protest action against the diplomats, who have been critical of the lack of transparency and credibility in the 2020 elections. There was heightened law enforcement presence outside the United States Embassy and the Canadian High Commission, both located on Young Street, Georgetown, and the British High Commission on Main Street, Georgetown. The ranks had even cordoned off the western carriageway…

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Given the threat of coronavirus, the law courts in Guyana are putting systems in place to safeguard staff and members of the public. In a press statement on Sunday evening, the Office of the Chancellor said that further remanding of prisoners would be conducted via Skype. The statement further stated that acting Chancellor, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards convened a meeting of senior court officials to address the response of the court system in safeguarding staff and court customers. It was noted that a decision was taken to have all courts and…

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By Jarryl Bryan In the wake of the global uncertainty in financial markets caused by COVID-19, a number of businesses have had to reevaluate their operations. Among these companies are ExxonMobil, the world’s largest publicly traded oil company, which announced on Tuesday that it will seek to scale down its operations. In a statement from the company, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ExxonMobil Corporation, Darren Woods noted that Exxon is evaluating ways to cut back on its investment costs. With a presence in numerous countries including Guyana, this could have…

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