Guyana News

Tamayo De Mendonca, a Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) cashier, was yesterday slapped with two additional charges of larceny by a clerk when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson.

Several of the farmers who have been asked to vacate their farmlands in order to facilitate the construction of the Hope/Dochfour canal are still awaiting compensation for the crops that they had on the farmlands.

– but Demerara Estates had to cut back, GuySuCo says The Guyana Sugar Corporation said yesterday it has succeeded in planting substantial quantities of new cane despite the prolonged drought but the Demerara Estates have had to cut back on their re-planting programme.

This year’s rodeo promises to be the biggest, offering a variety of opportunities for an anticipated 10,000 visitors, Chairman of the Rodeo Committee John Matedo has said.

– driver allegedly aided and abetted A 16-year-old boy accused of having carnal knowledge of a 15-year-old girl and a 30-year-old chauffeur who allegedly aided him, were granted bail when they appeared at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s court on Wednesday.

A notorious gang dubbed the ‘Skeldon Crew’ is creating havoc in the New Amsterdam Prison, resulting in fear for the prison authorities stationed there.

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson sentenced a West Coast Berbice man yesterday to one year imprisonment for escaping from lawful custody while he was at the Kitty Police Station.

Police have issued a wanted bulletin for a 32-year-old man in connection with trafficking in narcotics.

The bauxite union’s Acting General Secretary Leslie Gonsalves said that his union, which represents workers of the Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc (BCGI), will intensify its struggle as it fights for the rights of fired workers and against perceived attempts by the administration at union busting.

PNCR Leader Robert Corbin says that his party is vigorously opposed to recent suggestions that the law regarding casino gambling should be amended to allow Guyanese the freedom to patronise local casinos.

Three men of Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam were taken into custody on Wednesday evening following a series of joint services operations which commenced in ‘B’ Division this week.

– aims to achieve optimal output by installing new equipment The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is undertaking a seven-month study to update its sewerage master plan as the city’s demographics have changed since the last plan was drafted in 1995.

Nearly two years after he disappeared, family members of Shane Maxius still believe that “he is still somewhere out there alive” and have renewed search efforts for the labourer.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) recognised the service of 66 employees with awards when it held a function to mark its 10 anniversary recently at Customs House.

The Environmental Community Health Organisation (ECHO) is calling on the relevant stakeholders to educate the public on the effects of El Nino and to provide support where necessary.

HAVANA (Reuters) – A replica of the 19th century slave ship Amistad, made famous in a Stephen Spielberg movie, sailed into Havana Bay yesterday with US and Cuba flags flying side by side in a hopeful display of friendship.

Indramattie Boladass’s relatives say they are determined to get justice for her and have now sought the help of Red Thread to ensure that the matter is fully investigated as it should have been initially.

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The head of UN peacekeeping said yesterday he wants a full investigation of an ambush of UN-African Union peacekeepers in Sudan’s conflict-racked western Darfur region.

Andrew Vigilance and Hassan Murray were granted bail in the amount of $75,000 each when they made their second appearance before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson yesterday charged with attempting to break and enter a house.

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican yesterday angrily attacked the media over its reporting of sexual abuse of children by priests, saying there was an “ignoble attempt” to smear Pope Benedict “at any cost”.