Guyana News

Former Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) Dr  Steve Surujbally has advised his successor Justice James Patterson to push for the introduction of electronic voting and to resuscitate talks to commence an elections management course at the University of Guyana.

A Kitty resident was yesterday charged with causing the death of a 61-year-old cook during a hit and run in July.

A De Willem, West Coast Demerara resident drowned on Sunday morning, after he and his friends went for a swim in the ocean, near the De Willem Koker.

A Williamsburg, Corentyne man yesterday appeared before the Albion Magistrate’s Court on a charge of murder after the neighbour he is accused of chopping multiple times succumbed to his injuries two Sundays ago.

A female guard has been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting of Sophia resident Jamal Munroe and the police are pursuing several other suspects, including her son, who is alleged to have been the shooter.

The High Court yesterday threw out a $125 million defamation suit that was filed by former Attorney General Anil Nandlall against his successor Basil Williams SC due to the failure by his attorneys to adhere to strict timelines set by the court.

Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran SC has successfully represented Trinidad High Commissioner to India, Dave Persad, in the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) in London, United Kingdom, in the case of Dave Persad (Appellant) v Anirude Singh (Respondent) which was heard on June 21.

President David Granger’s unilateral appointment of a Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission is undemocratic and has been compounded by his refusal to provide reasons for the rejection of nominees by the Opposition Leader, according a lengthy statement from Transparency Institute Guyana Inc (TIGI).

Shareef Bacchus, who was charged with fatally stabbing a fellow fisherman in July, was yesterday committed to stand trial for murder.

James McKenzie, the driver of the Route 40 bus whose windows were reportedly refitted with dark tinting after they had been stripped off by police, was charged last Thursday.

Yesterday morning, the Ministry of Education launched The Model Safe School Programme (MSSP) Training and Competition in the auditorium of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD).

A Linden gold miner has been charged with stealing over half million dollars in valuables during break-ins in the town.

The Guyana Court of Appeal yesterday varied the death sentence imposed upon Janaite Lall for the 2007 murder of his brother, Daveanand Sookdeo, imposing instead a 20-year prison term, with remission of some 10 years for time served.

Central government and regional authorities continue to face difficulties in the purchase and distribution of drugs and medical supplies across the 10 regions, according to the Auditor General’s Report for 2016.

The University of Guyana last evening launched its Psychology programme, which, for the first time, will allow students in the Social Sciences to pursue Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree courses in the discipline from next year.

Land preparation and development has commenced at Plantation Prosperity, East Bank Demerara, which has been identified for the relocation of squatters from Lombard and Broad streets, Georgetown, according to Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) Chief Executive Officer Lelon Saul.

A 24-year-old Rose Hall Town hire car driver was yesterday sentenced to three years imprisonment and fined $61,200 for possession of cannabis when he, along with his father and brother, appeared at the Albion Magistrate Court.

Mabaruma, in Region One, will benefit from a mini wharf, which will bring relief to residents and boat operators who are using the current wharf which is expected undergo repairs shortly.

Berbice police have so far placed four persons from different villages in Canje under arrest in connection with the recent robbery on a beer garden located at Number 65 Village, Corentyne during which over 20 patrons were robbed of cash amounting to a total of $1M.

The management of The Guyana Annual is appealing to artists to make submissions for its 2018 edition, as the closing date for its competitions draws near.