Guyana News

-charged with attempted murder A man who was allegedly paid by another to injure a woman was remanded to prison yesterday by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson when he appeared before her charged with attempted murder and escaping from lawful custody.

Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud and a team met with farmers of Buxton/Friendship on Tuesday to discuss the ministry’s plans to revitalise large-scale farming in the area by undertaking drainage and irrigation and road works.

The implementation of the National Mental Health Plan is expected to get a boost this month from the participation of six members of Dalhousie University International Psychiatry Section  Colla-borative, the Ministry of Health said in a press release yesterday.

A man was put on a bond to keep the peace for two years after he made restitution to the man he was accused of robbing when he appeared yesterday before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson.

Management consultant, Ramon Gaskin approached the High Court earlier this month for orders to have the Ministry of Public Works and NICIL defend the Amaila Falls road contract awarded to Synergy Holdings but the applications were denied by the acting Chief Justice, Ian Chang who said no evidence was presented to support the case nor was the court persuaded that the public good would be served.

A police corporal yesterday succumbed at the Georgetown Public Hospital to injuries he sustained in an accident.

An elderly man yesterday passed away after he was struck down by a motor car on Sunday.

The decomposing remains of a sickly man were yesterday discovered in a canal along the Flour Mill Road, Agricola, East Bank Demerara and relatives believe that he committed suicide.

The Forest Products Association (FPA) and Minister of Agriculture, Robert Persaud met last Friday with the FPA raising issues of concern and the Minister promising to take action.

Lochan Singh Ramdin, the 56-year-old man who was found dead at his workplace at Guysons Engineering, West Ruimveldt on Tuesday died as a result of cirrhosis of the liver, an autopsy found yesterday.

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee told Abary farmers that steps will be taken to change which police station they can take complaints of cattle rustling and other crimes to and he encouraged them to form CGPs to help stem the incidences.

VANCOUVER, (Reuters) – Canada’s government  apologized to the families of the 329 victims of the 1985 Air  India bombing yesterday, saying authorities failed in their  duty to prevent the tragedy.

The Georgetown Reading and Research Centre   will be staging  what it  describes as “one of the largest book exhibitions locally”  when its Guyana Book Festival 2010 opens tomorrow and runs until July 31.

LIMA,  (Reuters) – Tribes and opposition leaders  sharply criticized Peruvian President Alan Garcia yesterday  for rejecting a law that would have given Indians more power to  halt mining, oil and road projects on their native lands.

-residents on the look-out for poor construction Despite the rainy weather, contractors are working diligently to finish building and resurfacing Linden roads, while residents continue to keep a watchful eye on them to ensure the works are done to an acceptable standard.

CANBERRA, (Reuters) – Julia Gillard became  Australia’s first female prime minister today (last night local time) when Kevin  Rudd stepped down, as the Labor government sought to avoid  election defeat later this year by changing leaders.

-Fort Wellington rehab unit commissioned Although the budget for the rehabilitation department of the Ministry of Health has been increased over the years by over 1,000% it is still not adequate to cater for the needs of persons with disabilities.

Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee and a team including the National Commission for Law and Order met with Zealand residents to discuss issues affecting them and possible solutions.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – President Barack Obama  fired his top Afghanistan commander yesterday over  inflammatory comments that enraged the White House, and vowed  not to let the military shake-up undermine the U.S.

RIO LARGO, Brazil, (Reuters) – Rescuers in  northeastern Brazil rushed to get food and water to stranded  residents and searched for missing people yesterday after  raging floods killed at least 44 people and destroyed towns.