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The Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) has commended the teachers and other administrators who report the use of illicit drugs, such as ecstasy, in schools, but, at the same time, urged them to also report the matter to the Education Ministry. Deputy Head of CANU, Lesley Ramlall recently told media operatives that while his office was tasked with handling such matters, the mere fact that children were involved meant that the Education Ministry must be notified. “We have seen a lot of schools reporting cases directly to us whenever they do…

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Ranks of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Mounted Branch and the K-9 Section have been trained in caring for companion animals. The lecture and training session was recently conducted by the Veterinary Embedded Health Engagement Team from the US Army, GPF said. Captain Isavelida Goodearly, along with Captain Dr. Leiland Im (Veterinarian) and her assistant Veterinarian in training, Mc Kenna Frazier demonstrated the usage of first aid kit, dressing a wound/injury and properly restraining the companion animal during operations. According to the GPF, the ranks were sensitised about animal healthcare…

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The International Center for Democracy (ICD) in a statement on Thursday said that the rulings by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), on Tuesday, paves the way for the political parties in Guyana to work together and find common ground on the way forward. It urged that all stakeholders should therefore seize the opportunity by demonstrating political maturity and responsible behavior in finding solutions to the problems ahead. “Like other stakeholders, the ICD urges the leaders in Guyana to seize the opportunity provided by the CCJ in this interim period…

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The lifeless body of a Corentyne taxi driver was on Monday pulled out of the Lesbeholden Canal, Black Bush Polder, Berbice. The body of 39-year-old Lynsey Grant of Lot 52 Adventure Public Road, Corentyne was found next to his submerged car. The man had reportedly been missing since Sunday afternoon. According to his wife, Natasa Rambarose, her husband was last seen at Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder about 18:00h on Sunday and was expected home less than an hour later, but did not show up. “I became a little worried when…

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Some minibus operators who ply the Mahdia and Lethem routes were forced to halt their services until the weather pattern and the state of the road improves. The road, according to the operators, is almost impassible as a result of the persistent heavy rainfalls. On Monday, minibus owner Calvin Drakes told Guyana Times International that his driver was forced to park the bus because the road had become worse over the past few days. “The truth is, he can’t make a trip for now at all…if you see what is…

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Muammar Jabbar, also known as Christopher Haynes, on Monday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged for the 2013 murder of Tolasicy Marshall of James St, Albouystown, Georgetown. Jabbar, who had been on the run from Police and wreaking havoc in Berbice, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus and was not required to plead to the charge. The Police stated that on August 20, 2013 at James Street, Albouystown, he murdered Marshall. The court heard that Jabbar, a father of two, was charged in Berbice for his involvement in…

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On June 07, 2019, TravelSpan Vacations Inc., celebrated its 25th year in business. Established in 1994, Travelspan has operated L1011, Boeing 737, 757 and 767 flights from both JFK International in New York and Hollywood international Ft Lauderdale Airports in the US to destinations like, Haiti, The Dominican Republic, Guyana, Grenada and Trinidad & Tobago. TravelSpan has amassed a vast portfolio and built a name for itself in the travel industry. Over the company’s 25-year history, TravelSpan, was built on the premise of 3 layers; • Over 10 Travel Agencies…

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…call on President to intervene By: Davina Ramdass Several ex-staffers of the embattled Fly Jamaica Airline on Tuesday stormed out of a meeting with the Social Protection Ministry’s Labour Department after they claimed the meeting failed to address the issue of owed salaries, among others, affecting some 300 workers. A Senior Cabin Crew Member, Teasha Corbin, explained that workers were summoned to the meeting with the hope of sorting out these issues with the Minister within the Social Protection Ministry, Keith Scott. However, the Minister did not even bother to…

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…39 gynaecological surgeries conducted in Linden By Utamu Belle The United States (US) New Horizons medical team has conducted 39 successful gynaecological surgeries at Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) as the hospital also recorded its first laparoscopic tubal ligation surgery. The medical team, which is currently on a mission to Guyana, was honoured at an appreciation and farewell ceremony hosted at the Watooka Complex in Linden last Friday evening. The team, which conducted advanced methods of surgeries over several days, was ably assisted by medical staff attached to the hospital. Delivering…

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After meetings between visiting Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and President David Granger, a number of decisions have been made to increase bilateral cooperation including visa-free travel between the two countries. The decision to end visa requirements to travel between Guyana and Ghana was solidified by agreements. Signing those agreements on Tuesday were Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Karen Cummings and her Ghanaian counterpart, Shirley Botchway. Afterwards, on the sidelines of a luncheon at State House for the Ghanaian and Guyanese officials, Director General of the Ministry of the…

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