Guyana News

Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday dismissed negative reactions to the recent CNS TV 6 suspension, while saying that the broadcaster’s infringement of the conditions of its licence was “irrefutable.”

The Guyana Press Association (GPA) yesterday added its voice to the calls for the lifting of the suspension of CNS TV 6, while also urging the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to ensure that contesting parties respect the rights of journalists during the elections period.

The Catholic Standard in its editorial yesterday criticised the suspension of CNS Channel Six for four months, saying that it harkens back to the 1970s when it and other media were oppressed.

After being treated for a severe fever and a common cold for several weeks, one-year-old Shawn Debideen was finally transferred from the Mabaruma Hospital to the Georgetown Public Hospital when a lump started to develop in the left side of his stomach.

Residents of Matthew’s Ridge in the North West District are experiencing a water shortage, which some blame on the actions of the manganese mining operation nearby.

The Georgetown Hospital Corporation will soon commission its new wing, which it said boasts self-contained suites equipped with life-saving equipment.

An East La Penitence man was yesterday accused of assaulting a blind man.

Two brothers were yesterday remanded to the Juvenile Detention Centre after they were charged with the larceny of three mats.

Minibus conductor Dennis Moore was yesterday charged with assaulting a passenger and behaving in a disorderly manner when a policeman tried to intervene.

A psychiatric patient was yesterday remanded to prison and ordered to undergo medical evaluation after he was charged with assault, resisting a peace officer and threatening behaviour.

Ten-year-old Sameer Samshuddin has reportedly started responding to pain, which, his father said, is an indication of his overall improvement.

The National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE) says it is confidently awaiting the decision of an arbitration tribunal set up to mediate on its dispute with  the Guyana  Power and Light (GPL) regarding a pay increase for workers.

After being treated for a severe fever and a common cold for several weeks, one-year-old Shawn Debideen was finally transferred from the Mabaruma Hospital to the Georgetown Public Hospital when a lump started to develop in the left side of his stomach.

Agriculture Ministry Permanent Secretary George Jarvis yesterday said that the production of value-added products is the focus of livestock sector.

The Fire Advisory Board and the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) have partnered to host a number of activities aimed at educating the public on simple ways to prevent and avoid fires.

New Caribbean Congress of Labour (CCL) executives met with President Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday to discuss the challenges they are facing in reorganising the union body to better respond to unemployment and other issues plaguing CARICOM economies.

BANGALORE, (Reuters) – David Warner’s second unbeaten  hundred in a row went in vain as Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli  made short work of a steep 204-run target to power Royal  Challengers Bangalore to the Champions League T20 final against  New South Wales today.

Merundoi Incorporated yesterday announced the staging of the 2011 Presidential Debate.

  The Guyana Press Association (GPA) today added its voice to the calls for the lifting of the CNS TV 6 suspension, while saying that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) cannot ignore the “silencing” of a media house in an election period.

The Catholic Standard in its editorial today criticized the suspension of CNS Channel Six for four months and said the act harkens back to the 1970s when it and other media were oppressed.