An autopsy performed on the body of 10-year-old June Alexander, who succumbed following a fall at her school proved that she died as a result of blunt trauma to the head caused by blood vessel malformation. The post-mortem was performed by Dr Nehaul Singh on Monday. The former Regma Primary School pupil died while receiving medical attention on Friday, just days after being placed on life support in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Georgetown Public Hospital. Alexander was transferred from the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) with head injuries…
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Taking advantage of Guyana’s huge tourism potential
Over time, there has been much talk about Guyana’s tourism potential, with seeming emphasis on ecotourism, given the country’s geographical makeup. While work is ongoing to build the country’s tourism profile internationally, local tourism may need a bit more focus. This does not suggest there are no related efforts in that regard; however, consistency with added innovativeness may be deemed as challenges. There is no disputing the beauty of Guyana, especially in the hinterland areas. The iconic Kaieteur Falls speaks volumes in attesting to its own grandeur and that of…
Read MoreGuyana footballer jailed for 2018 shooting of cop
Nineteen-year-old Jobe Caesar, who is no stranger to the court, was on Friday given a six-month prison sentence by Senior Magistrate Dylon Bess on a wounding charge committed on a police officer in 2018. The teen was charged for wounding Kerry Joseph on September 3, 2018, at East Ruimveldt, Georgetown. Magistrate Bess, during his ruling on Friday, informed the court that evidence obtained during the Preliminary Inquiry is sufficient to convict Caesar of the charge. Thus, the footballer of Albouystown, Georgetown, will spend the next six months behind bars. Caesar…
Read MoreU.S. Embassy Annual Award Ceremony
The U.S. Embassy in Guyana held its annual award ceremony last Friday to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of U.S. Embassy staff members. In making the presentations, Ambassador Sarah Ann Lynch congratulated the awardees and thanked all staff members for their contributions towards achieving the U.S. Mission’s objectives. (US Embassy photo)
Read MoreGuyana making great strides in HIV/AIDS fight
…but much work still to be done – CMO By Kristen Macklingam The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues to be a major global public health issue that claims the lives of millions of infected persons annually despite interventions by the relevant authorities. Here in Guyana, even with recent successes in the treatment of HIV patients and their prolonged lifespans, this deadly disease remains high on the agenda for the Public Health Ministry and other stakeholders. This is according to Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Shamdeo Persaud, who, during an exclusive…
Read More‘Dangerous’ comments by PM, Finance Minister
…Opposition calls on Police, ERC to take action The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has written the Commissioner of Police and the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) over comments made by Finance Minister Winston Jordan and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, in seeming defiance of a Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruling. Writing the letters was Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira, who referenced media reports quoting the two officials while on a Government- sponsored outreach in Bartica. She referenced Jordan’s calling for citizens to be ready for protest for House-to-House registration. She also…
Read MoreMining company expects to create 250 jobs in Berbice
The Metallica Mining Company has promised to create up to 250 jobs in Berbice when it starts to process bauxite at the old bauxite facility at Everton, East Bank Berbice. The company, which trades in all complex non-ferrous metals with a focus on commercial recycling of most residues and by-products from mining, is now moving its operations to Kwakwani, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) and Everton, Berbice. In December 2014, Caricom Cement Inc commissioned an G$11 billion cement plant at Everton with the aim of providing 500 metric tons annually. At…
Read MoreCops probing suspected poisoning in Region 2
Police ranks have been deployed into the Wakapao Village, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the suspected poisoning of a family, where two members have already died. Divisional Commander, Khali Pareshram told this newspaper that although no report was made to any of the police stations under his command, he has instructed that investigators look into the situation. “I sent in ranks this morning to visit the area. This is after the Toshao of that village/area and myself had a discussion on the matter. Based on this, I…
Read MoreGuyana’s Opposition Leader wants elections within 2 – 3 months
Following the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) validation of the No-Confidence Motion on Tuesday, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has rejected the November timeline put forward by President David Granger for holding elections. The Opposition Leader insisted that elections must be held in two to three months. Jagdeo made this pronouncement at a press conference called shortly after the CCJ handed down its decision. According to Jagdeo, President David Granger’s insistence on a November 2019 date for calling elections, which he referenced in an address to the nation after the ruling,…
Read MoreCCJ urges Guyana’s political leaders to find consensus on way forward
…to reconvene on June 24 for consequential orders By Jarryl Bryan In the wake of its landmark ruling upholding the No Confidence Motion, many are questioning whether the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will order that elections be held by a certain date. But according to the court, parties will be given time to make submissions before it issues any orders. This was communicated by CCJ President, Justice Adrian Saunders, when he delivered the ruling from his bench on Tuesday. According to Saunders, parties will present their submissions on June…
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