Guyana News

The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) is moving ahead with its medical centre which it says will feature a fully functional medical facility for obstetrics and gynaecological services.

(Trinidad Express) Former head of the Special Anti-Crime Unit of Trinidad and Tobago (SAUTT) Brigadier Peter Joseph was dismissed because of his non-performance, which saw the increase in crime.

BEIRUT, March 10 (Reuters) – President Bashar al-Assad told U.N./Arab League envoy Kofi Annan today that no political solution was possible in Syria while “terrorist” groups were destabilising the country.

Police say that at about 1545h. yesterday, ranks at the police checkpoint at Itabali, Mazaruni, conducted a search on a female during which fifty .38 rounds, 83 grammes of suspected cocaine and 236 grammes of marijuana were found in her possession.

Police say that at about 0230h today, Patricia Chase-Green, 60 years of Canary Street, East La Penitence, along with her husband and two other  relatives were held at gun point by three men, two of whom were armed with firearms, and had entered the home by prising a door open.

Police say that at about 2330h last night, acting on information received, ranks went to a house at Quamina Street, Georgetown, in search of Randy Morris who is required for questioning in relation to a number of armed robberies.

(Jamaica Observer) A 4.8 Magnitude earthquake occurred at 03:34: AM this morning, 102 km NNE of Port Maria, Saint Mary, and 140 km (87 miles) NNE (17°) from KINGSTON, Jamaica.

(Jamaica Gleaner) Senior members of the police force have been given a kick in the butt by Police Commissioner Owen Ellington for their failure to do more to reduce the number of fatal shootings by cops.

(Jamaica Gleaner) The growing problem of sexual attacks on young girls by older girls at some schools has attracted the attention of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS).

(Barbados Nation) A single wicket had yet to fall and three of Barbados’ “top order” were already walking off.

(Barbados Nation) The Barbados Investors and Policyholders Alliance (BIPA) says it appears Government is back-pedalling on promises to them.

EZjet Air Services Limited’s CEO Sonny Ramdeo yesterday announced plans to expand the charter service to an airline, putting to rest rumours about the company’s finances and its backers, including a connection to former President Bharrat Jagdeo.

About 42 factory workers at the Enmore sugar estate went on strike yesterday over “premium payment” for work done and while the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) said they were not entitled to it, offered to make a one-time payment.

Heeding dire warnings about the future of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) movement, Heads of Government have agreed to move on key proposals to restructure the Secretariat and to craft a strategy by mid-year to deliver on regional goals.

Guyana has signalled its readiness to enter into a forestry partnership with the European Union that could see stricter monitoring of forest operations here.

Several ministers will face a grilling at the next week’s sitting of the National Assembly as a series of questions by opposition related to controversial projects, including the US$138M CJIA terminal, and the Amaila Fall road and Marriott Hotel, are listed to be answered.

he Justice and Peace Commission (JPC) of the Roman Catholic Diocese has criticised the conduct of the National Assembly during the consideration of two financial papers last month,  while saying the ensuing five-week adjournment is disrespectful to the nation.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) was forced to suspend all payment arrangements for telephone and internet bills through Bill Direct after the Barbados-based company—which owes hundreds of millions to GPL—suspended its operations here due to internal problems.

Contractor BK International remains behind on some sea-defence projects and the state of works ongoing at Bee Hive, on the East Coast of Demerara, is alarming residents living nearby.

Promised Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) floating bases are to be fast-tracked to ensure rapid response to piracy and distress reports at sea.