Guyana News

Aviation officer charged with killing pedestrian on Covent Garden road

An aviation officer was yesterday granted bail after he was charged with causing the death of a pedestrian by dangerous driving.

A section of the former bus park that is being prepared to accommodate the Stabroek Wharf vendors. (Photo by Terrence Thompson)

M&CC aiming to relocate Stabroek wharf vendors in two weeks

Vending is continuing as per normal at the Stabroek Market wharf despite the recent collapse of a section of the roof as the Mayor and City Council (M&CC) continues to prepare a portion of the council’s reserve, west of the Public Buildings, to relocate vendors.

AG loses bid to hold off operationalising review law

The Guyana Court of Appeal on Thursday dismissed an application filed by the Attorney General (AG) to stay an order issued by Chief Justice Roxane George SC compelling him to bring the Judicial Review Act (JRA) into force by July 31st.

Criticism of Speaker’s character, actions not permitted

Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs has advised Members of Parliament (MPs) that criticism of the character or actions of the Speaker are impermissible, whether done inside or outside of the National Assembly.

Findings of Lindo Creek inquiry raise ‘troubling questions’ about role of security forces – Granger

The report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the murders of eight miners at Lindo Creek in 2008 raises “troubling questions” about the roles of the police and defence forces at the time, according to President David Granger.

Minister of Social Cohesion, Dr. George Norton (second, from left), National Coordinator of the Caribbean Voice Nizam Hussain (second, from right), Miss Guyana World and official spokesperson for the Caribbean Voice Ambika Ramraj (left) and Training and Education Director of the Caribbean Voice, Leslyn Holder ( right) at the launch of the campaign yesterday. (Terrence Thompson photo)

Caribbean Voice to target violence as part of latest anti-suicide campaign

Non-Governmental Orga-nisation the Caribbean Voice yesterday launched its third annual anti-suicide campaign, for which Minister of Social Cohesion Dr.

Cabinet endorses contracts for extension of Region One schools, uniforms for Indigenous students

Cabinet has given its no-objection to the award of multimillion dollar contracts for the extensions of three Region One schools and the supply of uniforms for Indigenous students.

Houses passes bill for provisional licensing of small businesses

With more than half of all local businesses operating without licences, Finance Min-ister Winston Jordan has said that the amendment to the tax law that was passed on Wednesday will allow for provisional licensing of small business owners, which is expected to bring them in the tax net.

Ex-Mayor Ranwell Jordan dies

Former Georgetown Mayor Ranwell Jordan has died. He was 79. Jordan, who served as Mayor from 1995 to 1996, died on Thursday.

No hike in water taxi fares

The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) yesterday said that there has been no change to the fare structure for water taxis.

Worrying signs on maternal mortality, HIV – mid year report

While there have been some positive results in the health sector, there are worrying signs on maternal mortality and HIV cases according to the mid-year report by the Ministry of Finance.

Oil & Gas

Trotman no longer in control of oil portfolio

It’s official. With effect from August 1st, Raphael Trotman is no longer in control of the oil portfolio following the establishment of the Department of Energy.

For more than four hours yesterday teachers from as far as East Berbice/Corentyne waited outside the Ministry of Education on Brickdam to hear the results of the negotiations between the Government of Guyana and the Guyana Teacher’s Union (GTU). (Terrence Thompson photo)

Teachers plan strike

With government rejecting the majority of salary and non-salary measures in a multi-year agreement proposed by the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU), the new school year could begin with a strike by teachers.

DHBC General Manager, Rawlston Adams (right) and Arie Mol of LievenseCSO (left) shaking hands following the signing of the contract in December of 2016.

Ministry breached procurement law in award of harbour bridge consultancy

The Ministry of Public Infrastructure (MPI) breached the Procurement Act in awarding a contract in December 2016 to Dutch firm LievenseCSO for consultancy services for the feasibility study and design for the new Demerara River Bridge, a Public Procurement Commission (PPC) investigation has found.

Mangal criticises Sovereign Wealth Fund model released by gov’t

Dr Jan Mangal, the former petroleum advisor to President David Granger yesterday strongly criticised the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) model contained in the long-awaited Green Paper tabled by the government in parliament on Wednesday.

President David Granger (fourth from right) with, from left, Paul Slowe, Vesta Adams, Claire Jarvis, Clinton Conway and Michael Somersall. (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

Granger seeking ‘unbribable’ Top Cop

Stressing the need for the restoration of public trust and the reform of the Guyana Police Force, President David Granger yesterday said that his choice for substantive police commissioner would be someone who is “unbribable” and can steer the organisation in the right direction.