Guyana News

The Guyana Court of Appeal on Tuesday set aside the 58-month jail sentence handed down to jeweller Bishnarine ‘Sanjay’ Persaud in 2015 for causing death by dangerous driving, while saying that the decision to convict was “troubling.”

A couple and a former ministerial aide, who are accused of plotting to traffic a large quantity of cocaine aboard a Fly Jamaica flight in 2015, were yesterday ordered to lead a defence after a court found that a prima facie case was made out against them.

Over the past school term, all the classes at the De Veldt Nursery and Primary schools, located in the Berbice River and made up of a total of nearly 60 students and representing eight class levels between them, have been taught by only two teachers.

Following an announcement by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday confirming a change in the annual Mashramani route, Coordinator of the event Lennox Canterbury has stated that the ministry is open to accommodating adjustments to the plan.

The Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) is in the process of building a multi-purpose recreational facility on its land at the corner of Irving Street and Thomas Lands.

Twenty seven communities in Region Ten will benefit from works to be done by the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) for the first time there.

US Ambassador to Guyana, Perry Holloway yesterday handed over 56 law books valued at more than US$25,000 to the Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Carl Singh.

The flooding and erosion at Almond Beach, in Region One, is not a life-threatening situation, according to acting Minister of State Raphael Trotman, who says the government is nonetheless awaiting a report from the team that was sent to assess the area.

A West Ruimveldt resident who is charged with driving in a dangerous manner and ending the life of another man, was on Wednesday called upon to lead his defence.

The trial of former PPP/C minister Dr Jennifer Westford and her former aide Margaret Cummings, who are charged with the alleged theft of over $600 million from the government, continued yesterday with further testimony from detective Richard Frank, who recounted a confrontation that was held between Cummings and Joe Harold Williams, the Office of the President accountant, over signed payment vouchers and monies.

The Canadian Vision Care Medical Team will be performing free eye examinations for the general public at the Anna Regina Mandir recreation hall from January 29 to February 5, 2017.

President David Granger and the Government of Guyana have extended  sympathies to Member of Parliament Priya Manickchand on the passing of her mother,  Hyacinth Manickchand.

Investigations into the murder of Canal Number One teen Leon Anthony Ritchie who was stabbed over a $440 debt, are winding down and police are awaiting advice on the laying of charges, says Commander of ‘D’ Division, Leslie James.

At the 5th Caribbean Regional Conference of international trade unions, 34 delegates joined with Guyana to give solidarity to sugar workers in light of government’s decision to close the Wales Estate on the West Bank of Demerara and to diversify others.

CARICOM and the Netherlands on Wednesday renewed a mechanism for diplomatic cooperation with the accreditation of a new Dutch envoy to the regional body, Ambassador Jules Bijl.

New Peace Corps Country Director Kury Cobham was scheduled to arrive in Guyana yesterday, replacing outgoing Director Linda Arbogast.

On Monday, First Lady Sandra Granger took her Self-Reliance and Success in Business Workshop for women to Region 3.

The Government Analyst-Food and Drug Department (GA-FDD) in a press release, has advised all importers of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices that the exact name and complete address of the manufacturer and the country of origin must be stated in English Language on all labels.

The post of Commissioner at the Protected Areas Commission (PAC) is now open, following the resignation of its previous office holder Damian Fernandes.

Srinath Ispat Limited, a firm based in India with extensive knowledge of the sugar industry, will be in Guyana from Monday, January 23, 2017 to have dialogue with the Guyana Government  on possible investments in the beleaguered Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture today said..