Guyana News

GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – The United States has  requested the extradition of former Guatemalan President  Alfonso Portillo on money-laundering charges, authorities said  yesterday as they searched for him at several of his  properties.

Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud told a recent workshop aimed at resuscitating the coconut industry that steps are being taken to support farmers and he cited a $4M pledge for a coconut water plant on the East Coast.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – A 5.1 magnitude earthquake  struck off the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe yesterday at a  depth of 42.2 miles (67.9 km), the U.S.

The fire that destroyed the Ministry of Health building on Brickdam last July has been blamed for the salary woes of Region Nine Malaria Control Programme (MCP) worker, Roland Xavier, who has not been paid for last year.

CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuelan cable providers,  responding to government orders, stopped showing a station yesterday critical of President Hugo Chavez that the left-wing  leader pushed off free-access television in 2007.

Region Two rice farmers were recently urged to be proactive regarding management of water in light of El Nino while the Ministry of Agriculture has been implementing measures to ensure proper management and equitable distribution of water across the rice belts.

DUBAI, (Reuters) – Iran’s crackdown on opposition  protests following June’s disputed presidential election was a  “human rights disaster”, U.S.-based

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – “Titanic” just hit an  iceberg named “Avatar.”

The new asphalt plant at Garden of Eden, East Bank Demerara, is providing approximately 900 tonnes of asphalt per week and has been satisfying the many road projects around the country.

Banks DIH Ltd has recorded an overall profit of $1.838 billion for the financial year which ended on September 30, 2009 — a figure which has been significantly boosted by a write-back of $474 million due to a favourable settlement of an excise tax issue between the company and the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA).

In what it describes as a bid to place more power in the hands of the people, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has taken a decision to enter into strategic civic partnerships to contest upcoming local government polls.

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) – Haiti yesterday  mourned its earthquake dead and rescuers freed another survivor  from the rubble, while victims struggled to find food and cash  amid a slow-moving aid distribution operation.  

– says new GM Caricom Insurance, the former manager of the Linden Economic Advancement Fund (LEAF) plans to continue a loan programme in Linden under a new manager, and is seeking to recover millions in outstanding loans.

There is a lack of expedition  regarding presidential assent or non-assent of bills passed by the National Assembly and though the number pending has been estimated at around six, observers believe there are more.

UNIFEM’s Caribbean Office is mourning deaths of several fearless women leaders from governmental and civil society organisations in Haiti.

The $18M bridge that is under construction at Pigeon Island, East Coast Demerara, will soon be completed.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – British actress Jean Simmons, who starred opposite Lawrence Olivier in Hamlet during a career spanning 60 years, has died in California, Los Angeles  Times reported yesterday.  

Since the start of the mandatory Claims and Objections (C&O) exercise for upcoming local government polls, almost 10,000 transactions have been recorded.

Sherwood Forest Incorporated was recently awarded a State Forest Exploratory Permit (SFEP) to carry out works in an area within Region Six and the company is currently studying the impacts its operations may have on the area.

This year, the Stabroek Market area will be enhanced by street lights and a traffic light and will also be cleared of encumbrances to heighten security, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported.