Sexual offences court launched at Suddie
The Supreme Court of Judicature yesterday launched a $17 million Sexual Offences Court at Suddie, on the Essequibo Coast.
- Tuesday, 17th September, 2019
- Today's Paper
Granger restates that GECOM must advise on electoral readiness
Following a meeting with the Carter Center, President David Granger once again said in a nationwide address yesterday that it is the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) which must advise him on the best possible date for elections.
Enterprise brothers in deadly confrontation
A quarrel between two brothers escalated and ended in the death of one yesterday at their home at Enterprise, East Coast Demerara.
Allegations against Alves warranted independent probe
Corruption allegations levelled by junior ranks against Deputy Commissioner of Police Lyndon Alves warranted an independent and robust investigation, Co-President of the Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) Mike McCormack says.
Three confirmed for IAAF World C/ships
Aliyah Abrams, Emanuel Archibald and Quamel Prince have been named by the Athletic Association of Guyana as the nation’s representatives for the IAAF World Athletics Championships.
Beyond the new Massy Superstore
The public response to the recent opening of the new Massy Superstore at Turkeyen has been pleasing without being excessive.
Reassessing the role of cruise tourism
India’s Democratic Dictatorship
On Caribbean Empathy?
Brexit and its implications for trade (Part II)
TIFF Review: A short-sighted vision in “The Laundromat”
Trending
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Bloodied body of New York-based Guyanese chef found in Kitty apartment
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US court orders extradition of Guyanese murder accused Marcus Bisram
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Four UG grads awarded gov’t scholarships for Hugh Wooding Law School
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Tullow in another major oil find offshore Guyana
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Guyanese family that survived Hurricane Dorian returns to ministerial welcome
U.S. to continue helping Guyana with oil spill response plan
Commending government’s efforts to develop an oil spill response plan as the country is poised to become one of the most active offshore oil exploration and production (E&P) centres in the region, a United States (U.S.) government official yesterday pledged continued assistance.
Four suspected gang members charged over camouflage shirts, ganja after Linden operation
Four of the 14 suspected gang members, who were arrested by police last week during an operation in Linden, were yesterday faced with separate charges of possession of military paraphernalia and possession of ganja.
Venezuelan teen stabbed to death at Tabatinga
A Venezuelan national was on Sunday stabbed to death at Tabatinga Creek, Region 9 and the suspect has been arrested by the police.
Talks held on barriers to exports of Guyanese agri products to Trinidad & Tobago
On September 13, 2019, technical experts from Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago participated in a bilateral meeting on market access issues related to the export of agricultural products from here to the Twin-Island Republic.
Plan for storage of chemicals has exposed grave deficiencies in decision making
ANUG needs to do better than to instill fear of a foreign invasion
Seems that nobody cares about traffic safety on Sheriff St
It is going to be some hard living
Work ethic especially among young Guyanese men must be revolutionised
For the sake of our Caribbean youth, begin the mental health conversation
Tullow in another major oil find offshore Guyana
Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, yesterday, announced that UK-based Tullow Oil plc’s (Tullow) Joe-1 exploration well has discovered a new Upper Tertiary oil play in the Guyana basin.
Witness deemed competent to testify in fraud trial of former Guyana Gold Board accountant
A city magistrate yesterday ruled to allow a witness in the trial of Rosanna Ramnarine, the former Guyana Gold Board (GGB) accountant accused of six counts of fraud, to continue his testimony after an objection was raised about him being considered an expert.
MACORP, ministry in MoU for online training of technicians
Minister of Public Telecommuni-cations Catherine Hughes and Chief Executive Officer of the Machinery Corporation (MA-CORP) Guillermo Escarraga yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding for free online training for persons interested in being certified for the repair and maintenance of heavy machinery.
GTT says East Bank Demerara customers to see less downtime
Customers of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT), who are located on the East Bank of Demerara, can expect reduced downtime in all GTT services following the installation of a secondary fibre cable in the New Hope to Timehri areas.
Accused Brickdam lock-up escapee cleared after cops fail to prove charge
Charged almost three months ago with escaping police custody, Seon Maynard was cleared yesterday after a city court found that the prosecution failed to make a case against him.
Cops awaiting legal advice on Region Two Vice Chairman complaint
The Guyana Police Force is awaiting legal advice on the way forward on the alleged assault committed on Regional Vice Chairperson Nandranie Coonjah by Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) Regional Executive Officer (REO) Denis Jaikarran.
No bail for ‘known’ larceny accused
A young man, said to be known for committing simple larcenies, was remanded to prison yesterday after being charged with stealing a cellphone.
Accused in Essequibo break in and theft remanded
Indal Sheobalis, the accused in the theft of over $50,000 in valuables from an Essequibo shop, was unable to secure bail yesterday after he could not provide a fixed address to a city court.
President tells Carter Center team will act decisively on advice from GECOM
President David Granger, this afternoon, received a courtesy call from representatives of the Carter Center at State House and assured them that he will act decisively on receiving advice from the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as to its readiness to conduct General and Regional Elections.
Around the World
U.S. gasoline prices jump after attacks on Saudi oil facilities -AAA
(Reuters) – U.S. gasoline prices jumped on Tuesday after crude oil futures spiked nearly 15% following weekend attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, according to a report by the AAA motor club.
Trinidad PM miffed at BBC report on Venezuelan migrants
(Trinidad Guardian) While Trinidad and Tobago recently made headway in the US on Venezuela, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley is most upset with the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC’s) recent documentary on T&T’s Venezuelan amnesty registration exercise – and he’s writing to the British Government on it.
Trump says he does not want war after attack on Saudi oil facilities
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday said it looked like Iran was behind attacks on oil plants in Saudi Arabia but stressed he did not want to go to war, as the attacks sent oil prices soaring and raised fears of a new Middle East conflict.
UK Supreme Court hears cases that PM Johnson’s parliament suspension was illegal
LONDON, (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government will seek to persuade Britain’s top court this week that his decision to suspend parliament until shortly before the date for Brexit was not illegal as Scottish judges concluded last week.
Sri Lanka President says Chinese company ran off with $11m in state funds
COLOMBO, (Reuters) – The grand opening of Sri Lanka’s tallest tower was mired in controversy yesterday when President Maithripala Sirisena said one of the Chinese firms contracted to work on the project had disappeared with $11 million of state funds.
Spain’s court rules against extraditing Venezuelan ex-spymaster
MADRID, (Reuters) – Spain’s High Court ruled yesterday that the government should refuse a request from the United States to extradite Venezuela’s former military intelligence chief and ordered his release from jail.
Trinidad CJ criticises ‘uninformed’ media reporting as Law term opens
(Trinidad Guardian) Chief Justice Ivor Archie has opened the new law term with a scolding for the media for what he contends is the abdication of its duty to act responsibly.
Trinidad Law Dean: Legal fees too high
(Trindiad Guardian) In her feature address centred around judicial reform during the church service for the ceremonial opening of the 2019-2020 Law Term, Dean of the Law Faculty at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine said that, in her opinion, lawyer fees in the country “are too high”.
Democratic W.House hopeful Warren rails against corruption at big N.Y. rally
NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren yesterday denounced the corruption she argues has crippled the country’s politics and economy, drawing her largest crowd thus far in a sign of her campaign’s growing strength.
Trinidad: Valsayn shoplifter says she stole to give to the poor
(Trinidad Express) A Valsayn woman who claimed she stole over $3,000 in clothing to give to the poor, has been arrested.
Hikers Cadets, Saints clubs and GCC the Sequel among winners
Ramnauth plays lone hand to guide Port Mourant past DCC
Bakewell seventh Junior Open Tennis competition to get cracking shortly
Trophy Stall sponsorship for Wakenaam T20 competition
UG, Everest take first innings honours over Third Class, TSC
Public-speaking background helped reluctant contestant secure Miss Guyana Teen Scholarship crown
Crunchy Croutons
Trending… normal bodies
Devya Singh crowned Miss Guyana Teen Scholarship
Guyanese make-up artist on track to officially open beauty school
Reassessing the role of cruise tourism
India’s Democratic Dictatorship
On Caribbean Empathy?
Brexit and its implications for trade (Part II)
TIFF Review: A short-sighted vision in “The Laundromat”
TIFF Review: A woman persists in “Lina from Lima”
Life and death
TIFF Review: Superficial crimes in “Hustlers”
A bridge of woes
`I en leffing fuh juss now…’
Hope – Old Scheme
I’ll stop Boris Johnson breaking the law, says the British speaker. Who will stop APNU+AFC from doing the same?
NGO aims to curb drug use to avoid addiction
Some initial conditions as first oil beckons
‘Zindagi Express’ was a dance theatre production worth remembering
Dealing with scary suicidal thoughts
Healthy snacking
Grandfather
Adult impressions
Accolades
Revisiting the real intention of CARICOM
Guyana Petroleum Road Map Part 2 Guidepost 3: More on spending gov’t revenues to confront the expected “top-10 economic challenges”
NAMILCO boss wants local bakeries to prepare for imminent external competition
NAMILCO boss wants local bakeries to prepare for imminent external competition
Fly Jamaica return to service still ‘up in the air’
Totaltec contract outlawing trade union membership raises oil and gas concerns – Lewis
Manufacturers President promises `more proactive’ posture on commercial bank lending to small businesses
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