Globe Trust depositors trickling in for refunds
Globe Trust depositors are trickling in for the cash refunds which the liquidators are currently paying out, but nowhere near the numbers expected. Liquidator Nizam Ali said traffic within the past two days has been slow, noting that letters went out to many depositors. “People might have moved, some have might died…we can’t know for [...]
Caribbean artistes urged to do more to push positive music
“Positive music is not popular music,” says Adisa Jelani Andwele, UNDP Spokesper-son for Peace and Poverty Eradication and according to him, the Caribbean region has a deficit of artistes who are willing to use music positively. Adisa was recently asked by UN officials to gather several artistes in the region to participate in the United [...]
Watch de Ride strikes a chord with audience
– sets the stage for national conversation on minibus culture Ronald Hollingsworth’s Watch de Ride was produced over a decade ago yet its rebirth on stage at the National Cultural Centre last weekend betrayed no signs of a play long gone and out of touch. To comment on its relevance in 1995 is difficult because [...]
‘Watershed’ judicial review bill passed
-includes appeal following Dataram fiasco The National Assembly passed the Judicial Review Bill yesterday, saying that the legislation testifies to a system of transparency and accountability in the country. Opposition parties supported the legislation, calling it “excellent” and “a watershed moment” but some speakers questioned why government waited so long before it tabled the bill. [...]
Globe Trust small clients for refund
…nearly decade after it closed The liquidators for Globe Trust and Investment Company Limited (GTICL) announced yesterday that the way has been cleared for depositors with less than $100,000 dollars to be refunded almost ten years after the institution came crashing down. Nizam Ali, who was appointed liquidator, said yesterday that around $45 million dollars [...]
Region’s sex offences laws under scrutiny
– as Unite campaign launched By Iana Seales in Barbados The Caribbean launch of the United Nation’s Secretary General’s Campaign ‘Unite to End Violence Against Women’ kicked off yesterday in Barbados amid concerns about government involvement in ending the scourge and the lack of outrage against the high levels of violence against women in the [...]
A Guyanese female presidential candidate?
- unlikely in 2011, prominent women say Presidential hopefuls for 2011 appear to be emerging in succession but there has been no talk of a woman candidate, in fact, there is no woman playing a key role in any of the major political parties. Men have dominated the current political discourse on likely presidential candidates, [...]
Miner’s head almost severed during drinking spree
– attacker, witness in custody Three days after he returned from the interior a Mahaica man was killed in a gruesome manner during a heated argument with a drinking buddy yesterday. Deochand Sirkissoon, 38, of Belmont, Mahaica bled to death after he was slashed in the throat. The wound, inflicted with a broken bottle, almost [...]
Sugar far behind target
…but Bhim optimistic Chief Executive Officer of GuySuCo, Paul Bhim yesterday confirmed that the sugar industry is facing a heavy production deficit saying that it has slumped to “some low levels” this year, but he expect things to “pick up soon”. The industry has just over two months to pick things up before the crop [...]
Grandmother strives to give grandchildren a better life
This is the fourth and final article in a series of interviews with women who have been supported by the Ministry of Human Services. They are being published in recognition of Child Protection Week, which is being observed under the theme, ‘Positive parenting; saving tomorrow, today.’ Three years ago Irene* was faced with two hard [...]
After decades on the street, mother of 9 slowly adapts to home life
This is the third in a series of interviews with women who have been supported by the Ministry of Human Services being published in recognition of Child Protection Week, which is being observed under the theme, ‘Positive parenting; saving tomorrow, today’ If Roma* sees her name in black and white she might recognize it, but [...]
Jobless single mother battles discrimination; struggles to care for children
This is the second in a series of interviews with women who have been supported by the Ministry of Human Services being published in recognition of Child Protection Week, which is being observed under the theme, ‘Positive parenting; saving tomorrow, today’. Vanessa* has contemplated suicide, but has never attempted it or even seriously planned it. [...]
MDGs: Empowerment laws passed, but gender equality still lags behind
Constitutional provisions here speak of equal opportunities for women with a string of legislation being enacted over the years to empower females on many levels; but indications of lower wages, persistent barriers to higher office and unabated violence against women point to the reality of gender equality being an unfulfilled goal in this country. It [...]
Women must recognize abuse pattern -specialist urges
Saying that domestic violence doesn’t start with a punch or a stab, US domestic violence prevention specialist, Dr. Beth Feder called for women to be more aware in relationships and recognize that there is a pattern to such behaviour. “It could be the withholding of finances; forcing you to work and have him pocket the [...]
CJ orders Clico wound up
‘The clear picture is that not only that total liabilities of Clico far exceed its assets but that the company is on rapid decline’ Chief Justice (ag) Ian Chang yesterday ordered the liquidation of Clico (Guyana) in a long delayed ruling which said that available material points “unerringly” in the direction of its insolvency and [...]