Guyana News

THIMPHU, Bhutan (Reuters) – The prime ministers of India and Pakistan held “very good talks” yesterday and asked their officials to take steps as soon as possible to normalize relations, officials said, signaling an unexpected thaw.

With the aim of providing rest, comfort and security for its crew, Roraima Airways in partnership with Caribbean Airlines yesterday opened a crew lounge in the upper flat of the terminal of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri.

The Carnegie School of Home Economics and Craft Production and Design Divi-sion yesterday held a one day health fair as part of the celebrations to mark its 77 years in existence.

HOUSTON (Reuters) – The US government ratcheted up efforts to avert an environmental disaster as a massive oil slick leaking from a ruptured well moved closer to the mouth of the Mississippi River yesterday, menacing the delicate coastline of Louisiana and three other Gulf states.

A woman was killed yesterday in a horrific early morning accident opposite the Sparendaam Police Station, after the vehicle she was travelling in struck a lantern post before crashing into a chain-link fence.

Three young teachers awoke early yesterday morning to find that burglars had broken into their home and made off with several items, including cash.

-students accuse teachers of sexual abuse The performance of students in Linden has fallen below average over the last decade and teachers were yesterday blasted for the dire situation in schools, including sexual abuse.

The Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) has distanced itself from a local company offering a high-speed internet service, which would-be customers believe is a scam.

Prominent Berbice lawyer and Commissioner of Oaths to Affidavits, Joseph Anamayah of Hampshire Village Corentyne died at his home around 11:30 am on Monday last.

The formal launching of the constitution for the National Disabled Persons Network (NDPN) was held last Friday at the Community Based Rehabilitation Centre at Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara.

– at official opening of new location School of the Nations recently hosted a ceremony to mark the official opening of its new premises in New Market Street and outlined several other plans it has to expand its programme.

The Agriculture Ministry is moving to resuscitate abandoned farmlands for the purpose of boosting the non-traditional crops sector and an initial focus would be placed on the East Coast Demerara.

– in GBTI impromptu speaking contest today The GBTI Secondary School Impromptu Speaking competition for fourth formers continues today with Queen’s College facing off with School of the Nations and St John’s College competing against Christ Church.

A man who pleaded guilty to committing an act of simple larceny at National Hardware Superstore was sentenced to two years imprisonment by Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday.

The Mayor and City Council (MCC) said 40 persons have been charged with littering over the last few days and it again urges the public to refrain from the wanton disposal of refuse.

-GHRA The Guyana Human Rights Association (GHRA) yesterday dubbed the “censuring” of Police Surgeon Dr Mahendra Chand a “slap on the wrist,” and accused Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy of depriving the Medical Council of Guyana of the capacity to enforce professional standards.

– Benn Contractors working on a roll-on, roll-off stelling at Good Hope/ Supenaam are currently correcting a mistake made during the recent installation of a flotation unit, which caused a section of it to sink.

The preliminary inquiry into allegations of carnal knowledge committed by broadcaster Chandra Narine Sharma was put down yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court for May 25 to await the outcome of a constitutional motion filed in the High Court by his attorneys.

CARACAS (Reuters) – President Hugo Chavez has decreed the seizure of land from Venezuela’s leading beer and food company and the takeover of three sugar mills in the latest government moves against private industry.

A Mc Doom man was granted $70,000 bail when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday charged with break and enter and larceny, allegedly committed in his own neighbourhood.