PNCR prepares for biennial congress
A possible change in leadership of the main opposition PNCR, local government reforms and preparations for local government elections are among issues to be discussed at the party’s first General Council meeting to be held this year. The second highest forum of the party after the biennial congress, the General Council will also set a [...]
THE AUDIT OFFICE ALSO HAS BOUNDARIES
Whether it is cricket, drinking or working, knowing your boundaries is important. A great deal of conflict and controversy will arise because of ignorance of or the inability to stay within one’s boundaries. Even the Auditor General has his boundaries. Section 4 of that Act provides that “The Auditor General shall be the external auditor [...]
Kidney patient re-admitted to GPHC
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Killers reportedly used assault rifles – relative held
Police have detained a 25-year-old in connection with the murders of Romeo and Clint De Agrella, whose bullet-riddled bodies were found on Monday in the Atlantic Ocean near Iron Punt, North West District. The man in custody at the Anna Regina Police Station is a nephew of 41-year-old Romeo De Agrella, and relatives said he [...]
CLICO Director moves to court to suspend Geeta Singh-Knight
Director of Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) and General Insurance Company, William Ramalho, yesterday moved to the Court by way of a motion to have Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Geeta Singh-Knight, suspended. Representing Ramalho are attorneys at law, Roysdale Forde, Keith Massiah S. C. and Stephen G. Lewis. A suspension letter was delivered [...]
Water boss ‘disconnected’ from GWI
…Karan Singh sent on leave pending probe Having returned from his annual vacation two days ago, Chief Executive of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Karan Singh, has again been sent off on leave, except this time at the request of the GWI Board of Directors. According to Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan Ali, under [...]
Nephew knifes uncle to death
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Students’ attendance rates affected by home and school-based factors
– Education official Although there has been no major research done in Guyana in recent times to substantiate the root cause of students’ absenteeism, it has been established that this problem has its links in both home/family and school-based factors. Planning Officer within the Education Ministry, Evelyn Hamilton, expressed this opinion recently. Basing her information [...]
Intense attraction with a tragic end
- Diamond mother tells how she ended up in a relationship with a man who has caused her sons to be locked up for manslaughter By Neil Marks Latchmin is still seething with anger and despair, and the few chances she has for joy are restrained. Her admitted “shine eye” led her into a relationship [...]
Runaway teen found
After being missing for eight days, 11-year-old Andre Pratt, also known as Ron, was found lingering at the Plaisance Car Park on Friday night last.. The youth of Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara was found at around 21:00hrs by one of his cousins who was also searching for him at the time. The youth [...]
Police take over security at CLICO
Police ranks were deployed to the CLICO Head Office on Camp Street as reports of threats to staff are being investigated. The move by the police stemmed from action by the Judicial Manager, Maria van Beek, who by way of letter, authorized Dinanath Deodat, Administrative Officer, CLICO Life and General Insurance Company, to uplift all [...]
C’bean governments should apply adaptation policies
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Armed robbery in Bush Lot
Early yesterday morning, three masked gunmen attacked and robbed businessman, Latchman Pooran just outside of his home in Bush Lot, Corentyne. According to the police, Pooran was checking his Canter, which was parked along the road, at approximately 3:30 hours yesterday when the gunmen attacked him. The three masked men held him up and led [...]
Upper Corentyne Chamber elects new executive
The Upper Corentyne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCCI) held its annual general meeting on March 15, last, at Riverton Suites, Springlands, Corriverton and elected a new executive body. The new appointees are: M.B. Dudnauth – (Kumar) – President; Vishnu Doerga -Vice President; Sachie Ramnauth – Secretary; Kamalnauth Dhanai – Treasurer; Celine Davis- Assistant Secretary/Treasurer [...]
NBTS still to replace sacked employees
…as blood bank is understaffed After sacking eight employees from the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), the blood bank is still to find replacements. Currently, the NBTS is advertising vacancies for an administrator, a medical technologist, staff nurse and blood organisers. A source said that the NBTS is understaffed and as such there is pressure [...]
Pedestrian killed while crossing road
A pedestrian, Motiram Persaud, who was attempting to cross the road in Oleander Gardens, East Coast Demerara, was struck down by an east bound passing car at approximately 12:30 hours yesterday. According to bystanders, Persaud stepped off of the median that divided the two carriageways and was struck by the vehicle. The driver of the [...]
Murder accused jailed on disorderly behaviour charge
The relatives of murder accused, Leno Marks, are calling on the Commissioner of Police to investigate an incident at the Charity Police Station, which resulted in nine additional charges being slapped on Marks. Marks, of Westbury, Essequibo, is currently appearing before Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty at the Charity Court for the preliminary inquiry into the [...]
Breach of insurance fetches $50,000 fine
A driver who pleaded guilty to breach of insurance, overload of minibus and continuous loud music was fined $50,000 by Magistrate Faith McGusty, yesterday. Ganesh Roopnarine was, however, reprimanded and discharged on the charge of overload. According to the police, Roopnarine had in his minibus more than 14 passengers, along with an amplifier, tape deck [...]
Brawl leaves rival school gang members injured
A midday brawl between students of two community high schools in the Charlestown area yesterday left one teenager with a split ear. The police were called in to quell what appeared to be a gang war between students of the Carmel and Dolphin Community High Schools. Several students from both schools were taken into custody [...]
Supreme Court Registrar moved by impromptu birthday honour
Registrar of the Supreme Court, Sita Ramlal burst into tears during an impromptu birthday honour bestowed upon her by her office staff, yesterday. Some staff members claimed that they were unaware of the event, which seemed to be a show of support for the embattled Ramlal, who has been implicated in an adoption case fraud, [...]
GuySuCo to close Communication department
The communication department of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is being wound up. According to a source within the company, this move is part of the management restructuring in an effort to cut cost. The source pointed out that the communication department is large and has reportedly been very ineffective for some time now. According [...]
Church conference commences tomorrow
The Alleyne’s AME Zion Church, in collaboration with other churches in the Mid-Atlantic One Episcopal District (MAOED), will convene for a conference, which gets underway at the Church’s Regent Street, Georgetown Headquarters and culminates on Sunday at the same venue. The conference will herald the 94th Session of the Guyana/Suriname Annual Conference where Pastors will [...]
Jagdeo reaffirms respect for Cyprus’s territorial integrity
President Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed Guyana’s principled position for respect of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus. This reassurance was given, Monday, to his Cypriot counterpart, Demetris Christofias, as the President continues his official visit to the Middle East. Both leaders agreed to take steps to promote bilateral relations and pointed out the [...]
Water boss ‘disconnected’ from GWI
… Karan Singh sent on leave pending probe Having returned from his annual vacation two days ago, Chief Executive of the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI), Karan Singh, has again been sent off on leave, except this time at the request of the GWI Board of Directors. According to Minister of Housing and Water, Irfaan [...]
CLICO Director moves to court to suspend Geeta Singh-Knight
…claim firing of staff, closure of branches null and of no legal effect Director of Colonial Life Insurance Company (CLICO) and General Insurance Company, William Ramalho, yesterday moved to the Court by way of a motion to have Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Geeta Singh-Knight, suspended. Representing Ramalho are attorneys at law, Roysdale [...]
