Guyana News

Mexican Ambassador Fernando Sandoval yesterday said he was “surprised” at the misunderstanding over scholarships awarded to students for studies in his country, while saying that the information about the programme was released four months ago.

-Carberry The Bharrat Jagdeo administration is yet to communicate to the main opposition party when it will reconstitute the parliamentary select committee tasked with completing the outstanding legislative reforms for local government, PNCR-1G Parliamentary Chief Whip Lance Carberry said yesterday.

The Guyana Power and Light Co. (GPL) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) on Wednesday launched a school programme and inter-schools debate contest aimed at increasing awareness about managing electricity in the home and in schools.

The Ministry of Home Affairs and UNICEF are exploring areas in which they can collaborate on development issues.

A 15-year-old Campbellville Secondary School student was remanded to prison yesterday for allegedly vandalising his teacher’s motorcycle after they had a dispute.

Richard Holder, 17, was yesterday remanded to prison after his mother had an outburst in court about the brutality that she experienced at his hands.

The Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL) yesterday hosted a mini health fair in observance of World Occupational Safety and Health Day on April 28, as the company promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.

Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) agents flew into Guyana earlier this week to “re-interview witnesses” in connection with the US government’s case against four men, including former PNCR MP Abdul Kadir, accused of plotting to blow up the JFK International Airport.

-concerns to be addressed The University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) has ended its acts of civil disobedience following a meeting with the administration and a commitment from officials that several of the issues raised by the student body would be addressed immediately.

President Bharrat Jagdeo told Toshaos from various sub-districts in the Rupununi that this year each community is likely to receive up to $7 million for development in addition to the annual Presidential Grant.

The National Trust of Guyana in collaboration with the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) yesterday celebrated International Day for Monuments and Sites under the theme, “Agricultural Heritage.”

-PNCR PNCR MP Clarissa Riehl yesterday said that recent murders in the country, including three execution-style killings, should serve as a “stark reminder” of the country’s fragile security.

Three residents of Barakara, Canje River, held during an anti-narcotics raid, were remanded to prison when they appeared before Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo at the Reliance Court Thursday.

Police ranks at Linden failed to produce sufficient evidence against David Ramdass, a driver who faced a charge of causing death by dangerous driving following an accident on the Linden-Soesdyke Highway in 2006.

-as current rainfall surpasses average amount The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) yesterday advised the public to take necessary action to mitigate the possible impacts of localised flooding driven by the high intensity rainfall currently being experienced.

The Critchlow Labour College is preparing to recommence its educational programmes next month.

A Mackenzie man was remanded to prison on Tuesday, on charges of assault and threatening language.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is advising ‘G’ licensed plate vehicle owners to desist from installing seats in their vehicles, citing the act as unscrupulous and a breach of the law.

The Ministry of Home Affairs says the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) and the Fire Advisory Board has planned an aggressive campaign this year to reduce and avoid incidences of fire, particularly in the city.

-court hears A not-guilty plea was entered for Mark Daniels when he was charged in absentia with simple larceny by Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Christianburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.