By Heppilena Ferguson | Monday, October 12, 2009 | 26 Comments
`…the whole appearance of the village gives a dim view and so people are afraid to come to visit. Even if one is to take …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Sunday, October 11, 2009 | 13 Comments
Newly-appointed head of the Clerical and Commercial Workers Union (CCWU) Ann Anderson says she intends to attract more women into the movement but is pessimistic …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Thursday, September 3, 2009 | 16 Comments
-returning officer Harmon
An eight-page document on the conduct of the recent elections for the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) executive was yesterday handed over to …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Thursday, August 27, 2009 | 8 Comments
-rejects multiple voting claims
Re-elected People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) leader Robert Corbin says multiple voting could not have been possible during polls at the party’s …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Thursday, August 13, 2009 | 13 Comments
-to test Caricom’s competition body
With local producers facing harassment in accessing regional markets, Guyana intends to test the effectiveness of the Caricom Competition Commission.
Chairman of …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Thursday, August 6, 2009 | 7 Comments
–equipment damaged
A fire of unknown origin yesterday morning swept through Marics Sales, Services and Spares sending public-spirited citizens dashing to help the company save some …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Thursday, July 23, 2009 | 65 Comments
– four Guyanese deported in July
Barbadian authorities are now in possession of documented allegations of ill-treatment meted out to Guyanese who have since been deported …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Tuesday, July 21, 2009 | 22 Comments
- after army recruitment uncovers scam
Concerned about recent reports suggesting the circulation of fake certificates locally, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) intends to investigate to …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Tuesday, July 21, 2009 | 24 Comments
-but future still hazy, no common regional position
There has been a reduction in the number of Guyanese being deported from Barbados, recent reports indicate, seven …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Sunday, July 12, 2009 | 10 Comments
- ministry eying speedier distribution
The Ministry of Housing has begun the move to a more organized and project-oriented system which will result in shortened …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Thursday, July 2, 2009 | 93 Comments
Amid stinging criticism of its new immigration policy, Barbados is prepared to consider the readmission of persons who have overstayed their time through a protocol …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Saturday, June 27, 2009 | 86 Comments
Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Dr Compton Bourne says the issue of undocumented immigrants in Barbados should be handled with much more sensitivity than it …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 | 127 Comments
Guyanese who were deported from Barbados after being subjected to early morning raids will be able to recount their experience to local authorities as the …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Wednesday, June 10, 2009 | 75 Comments
-was seen as more ‘regional-integration friendly’
The previous Barbados administration had sought to host more discussions with the Guyana consulate there about the feelings of Guyanese, …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Monday, June 8, 2009 | 86 Comments
“Barbados has opened some doors for me to live so much better than I used to in Guyana” – Guyanese woman living in Barbados as …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | 128 Comments
By Heppilena Ferguson in Bridgetown, Barbados
Very few Guyanese would qualify under an amnesty being offered by the Barbados Government to undocumented Caricom nationals, according to …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Monday, May 11, 2009 | 5 Comments
-several ranks turn themselves in
The army’s campaign to target absent without leave (AWOL) ranks has seen several turning themselves in and a number of …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Friday, May 8, 2009 | 49 Comments
–workers face stiffer fines if process not followed
Following lengthy debate and polling of MPs, a bill which disallows strike action without “due procedure” for a …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Monday, January 12, 2009 | 47 Comments
–Crime chief cites forensics, witness cooperation
Breakthroughs in high-profile murders remain a challenge for the Guyana Police Force and Crime Chief Seelall Persaud attributes this to …
By Heppilena Ferguson | Friday, October 24, 2008 | 1 Comment
Chairman says will not tolerate indiscipline
Two PPP/C Region Four councillors are up in arms about what they call the “dictatorial behaviour” of Chair-man Clement Corlette …