Guyana News

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) yesterday said that some villages in Region Nine have been flooded as a result of continuous rain.

The Opposition’s motion calling for the creation of a Special Select Committee to review charges for house lots for Guyanese was on Friday afternoon defeated in the National Assembly after government MPs voted against it.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips promoted the widespread adoption of electric vehicles during yesterday’s “EV Show and Tell” exhibition at the University of Guyana Berbice Campus and he said the government will soon be leading the way.

Ten families from the community of Warapoka in Region One yesterday received keys to their brand-new elevated timber houses, through the government’s Hinterland Housing Programme.

– a book review by Christopher Ram Part 4 Introduction Chapter 17 is titled Campaign and Elections and reports on the immediate action required to hold the elections following the ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice that the no confidence motion (NCM) in December 2018 was properly passed, the Government had fallen, and elections had to be held.

Mohamed Inshan last week appeared before Magistrate Zamilla Ally at the Leonora Magistrate’s Court where he was found guilty of the offence of possession of 2.264 kgs of cocaine  for the purpose of trafficking. 

-victim recovering in hospital Up to yesterday, the police had not arrested anyone in the home invasion shooting of Azim Khan, a 22-year-old Guyana Defence Force (GDF) soldier who is said to be recovering at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH).

-High Commissioner affirms solidarity with rights defenders Civic organizations here last week benefited from a three-day human rights workshop co-ordinated by the GHRA and supported by the UK Magna Carta Fund, through the good offices of the British High Commission.

Jevon Washington last week appeared before Magistrate Rabindranaught Singh at the Mibicuri Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offence of possession of 162 grams of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking.

The Civil Defence Commission (CDC) today said that some villages in Region Nine have been flooded as a result of continuous rain.

Former Minister of Local Government Nigel Dharamlall has denied allegations of sexual assault and rape made during a press conference yesterday by former employee of his ministry, Sarah Hakh.

-1,500 mining jobs to be created The government has unveiled a  plan that would make Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), the prime producer of goods and services for hinterland development.

-pledges its support The European Union (EU) has underscored the importance of an active civil society to the overall building and stability of the country and as such, has pledged its support to such organisations here.

-in bid to strengthen processes Amid searing criticism of its conduct, the Public Procurement Commission (PPC) met on Wednesday with  representatives from the Inter-American Deve-lopment Bank (IDB) on strengthening procurement processes in Guyana, a release from the PPC stated.

Teachers will again take to the streets in protest action against the government for collective bargaining talks as per the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU)’s initial proposal.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Coopera-tion, Hugh Todd  on Thursday met with Linda Sobeh, Non-Resident Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Guyana during an official visit by her to this country.

Keron Randy Boyer is wanted by police for questioning in relation to the murder of  Benjamin Seaford.

Dr. Nicole Manning from the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the office of the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand.

The Traffic Department, Regional Division #9, has issued a public advisory for all drivers using the Linden to Lethem (Trail) Road and access roads in surrounding villages in Region Nine.

Keshawn Nero, known as ‘Killa’ is wanted by the police over  a series of robberies and rapes committed throughout Regional Divi-sion 4 ‘C’.