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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced that New York has committed US$2.6 million to build or improve 12 playgrounds at 10 State Parks across New York – as part of a goal to modernize 100 State Park playgrounds, a release from the Governor’s office said. “In every corner of this great state, we are investing in our unparalleled outdoor resources to offer family-friendly activities for New Yorkers to enjoy,” Governor Cuomo said. “With this investment, we are ensuring our park system remains second to none and I encourage families…

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…Promises to place issue on front burner until truth revealed One week after making a commitment to inquire from ExxonMobil whether a multi-million-dollar signing bonus was indeed paid to the Government, Opposition Leader, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo says he has information that can reasonably confirm the allegation despite several Government Ministers having pleaded ignorance to this particular issue. Jagdeo noted that while he does not have any documents to support his claims, he has enough information to confirm that the Government received the money. “They received this money it seems almost…

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…denies allegations but admits to dating former students …protesters call for head teacher’s dismissal Several activists and members of civil society took to the streets on Tuesday, calling for the sacking of Winifred Ellis, Headmistress of The Bishops’ High School, following her alleged derogatory remarks aimed at female students. Her remarks came in light of the recent widely-publicised sexual assault allegations against a male teacher of the school, to which she allegedly turned a blind eye. The Education Ministry has launched a full-fledged investigation into the appalling allegations that Bishops’…

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The Unites States Administration’s recent decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 60,000 undocumented Haitian nationals residing there has not resonated well with Democratic congressional leaders and Caribbean legislators. Immigrants from the Caribbean nation received protected status in 2010 after a devastating earthquake that left over 220,000 dead and 1.5 million people displaced. The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) programme grants temporary visas to more than 435,000 people from 10 countries ravaged by natural disasters or war. But the Administration, led by President Donald Trump says conditions in…

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– as Dipcon awarded US$2.2M in appeal judgment The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has delivered a ruling on the matter involving the Attorney General (AG) of Guyana and Trinidad construction company Dipcon whereby the Government will now have to pay that company US$2.2 million, after losing its bid to appeal the judgment. But the CCJ in its ruling pointed out that there were various time-frame violations, on all of which detailed comments were given in the written judgment. It said these very factors highlight how unacceptable were the reasons…

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– as Acting Chief Justice reprimands airing of case in public domain Weeks after parliamentary opposition People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) filed an injunction in the High Court to rescind the unilateral appointment of GECOM Chairman retired Justice James Patterson, acting Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire on Thursday urged lawyers for both sides to cease “trying the case in the court of public opinion”. Her call was issued before she set a timetable for Attorney General, Basil Williams and Attorney-at-Law for the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Anil Nandlall and their respective legal…

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… Honorees will receive a $5,000 professional development scholarship Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that nominations are now being accepted for the Empire Star Public Service Award, a $5,000 professional development scholarship program for New York State employees. Nominations are being accepted for those who have distinguished themselves through their dedication to serve the public with a high level of performance, integrity, and pride. “Every day, hardworking men and women who make up the state’s public workforce strive to help improve the lives of their fellow New Yorkers,”…

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…as pressure continues to bear down on Patterson to resign Amid heavy criticisms over the unilateral appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), the Guyana Human Rights Authority (GHRA) has now brought new information to the public’s attention about the alleged involvement of retired Justice James Patterson with the infamous “Grenada 17” trial of which he had a heavy hand in, while serving in the judicial system on that island. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the GHRA made reference to the United States’ (US) invasion of…

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– court will be equipped with trained personnel After years of extensive discussion and planning among stakeholders, the Supreme Court of Judicature (High Court) on Monday launched the Sexual Offences Court with hopes to take this same model to the other two counties – Berbice and Essequibo – in an effort to reduce the increased incidence of such cases. In declaring the court open, acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards said that the specialist court was properly staffed and would see the rotation of criminal judges. The Chancellor…

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Amid concerns that the Government may have allegedly accepted a US$20 million signing bonus from United States (U.S.) oil giant ExxonMobil, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has made a commitment to ask the company if this information that has been circulating is indeed factual. Jagdeo maintains that the Government should maintain a high level of transparency when it comes to this new and emerging sector and should not hesitate to release the contract. The former head of state said that he was briefed on the visit by Government ministers in Texas…

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