Guyana News

-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’.

A Number 69 Village, Corentyne man who was wanted for the attempted murder of his ex-partner last year and was deported from Suriname this week was yesterday remanded to prison when he appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court.

Yesterday at the Ministry of Health’s Conference Room, 45 healthcare providers from across Guyana embarked on a training programme in Tropical Chronic Disease Research, to enhance their skills to effectively tackle chronic illnesses.

A woman residing in the Golden Fleece Estate, Pomeroon-Supenaam Region Two, was robbed early yesterday morning by two masked assailants armed with a shotgun.

The Ministry of Education’s Allied Arts Unit yesterday hosted the annual Children’s Costume and Road Parade Awards Ceremony in the auditorium of NCERD.

Steve King appeared on Tuesday before Magistrate Teriq Mohamed at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court where he was charged with possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) says it has commenced investigations into circumstances surrounding an issue which occurred with the distribution of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate® (CSEC®) Principles of Accounts Paper 02, at specific centres.

ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL) and Ramps Logistics Guyana today denied in court a charge by the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) that they had made false declarations in relation to oil well equipment.