Guyana News

Reuters World NeTEHRAN – Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad gave  instructions yesterday for the production of higher-grade  nuclear reactor fuel, prompting the United States and Germany to  threaten carefully targeted new sanctions against Tehran.

The High Court Registry came under intense scrutiny last month when a long-standing fraud case failed to go to trial because of missing records.

Hours before Friday’s fatal brawl broke out in the Georgetown Prison, double murder accused Solomon Blackman had ranted that he was going to kill before the end of the day but was ignored because he regularly had similar outbursts, a source close to the penitentiary said.

The government’s decision to land a new fibre optic cable exclusively dedicated to e-governance has sparked concern about its cost when weighed against its potential benefits to the country.

The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has criticized Minister of Health Dr Leslie Ramsammy and went as far as calling for his removal from office for not acting on the recommendation of the Medical Council of Guyana to sanction Dr Mahendra Chand for his treatment of a teenage boy who was tortured while in police custody last year.

President Bharrat Jagdeo’s frequent trips overseas have come into sharp focus, with the opposition parties questioning the benefits against the cost, which one estimate puts at close to $1B over the last three years.

After months of being left in the dark by the administration, residents and farmers of Hope/Dochfour who will be dislocated to make way for the Hope Relief Canal have finally been told that payment of the compensatory packages will commence as soon as this year’s budget is approved.

– counselling for parents The Child Care and Protection Agency has custody of Charran ‘Sanjay’ Sahadeo who was assaulted at the hands of relatives and based on an initial assessment he is likely to be in the state’s care for another six months.

The progress made in joint trade support and the preparation of projects to promote private sector development and competitiveness in the Caribbean was the focus of discussions on Friday between the United Kingdom Department of International Development (DFID) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Relatives of Hewley Barker and Mark Caesar, who were killed and wounded respectively, outside Roopa’s Bar, last December are unhappy that the shooter – a policeman will not be disciplined and believe this is a clear indication that the matter is now closed.

IQALUIT, Canada (Reuters) – Reassurances about debt-strapped Greece and a promise to make banks repay rescue  funds capped an international meeting in Canada’s Arctic, as  European policymakers sought to convince jittery markets that  they have things under control.

In the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake that devastated the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, Guyana’s National Committee for Haiti Relief will be sending more assistance to the island as the committee’s donations topped $261M on Friday, GINA reported.

IQALUIT, Canada (Reuters) – The Group of Seven countries  have told earthquake-ravaged Haiti that any debts it owes them  needn’t be repaid and international lenders should do the same,  Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said yesterday.

Hindu organizations in Guyana have issued a strong appeal to entertainment promoters to desist from associating Hindu religious observances with events that venerate and sell alcohol.

The Mayor and City Council (M&CC) condemns the wanton littering taking place in central areas of the city and its environs.

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) – A handshake between an  Israeli politician and a Saudi prince settled an unusual public  diplomatic spat yesterday about the seating arrangements at an  international security conference.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A blizzard producing heavy  snow and powerful winds pummeled the US mid-Atlantic on  Saturday, causing at least two fatalities and paralyzing travel  in the region.

Akeem Henry, the schoolboy who went missing last week, was dropped off at his Tucville home on Friday night following a brief stay with a South Ruimveldt family.

Two armed men stormed Pizza Hut on Friday night and held the employees at gunpoint before carting off a quantity of cash.

BELFAST (Reuters) – One of the most lethal  paramilitary groups in the Northern Ireland conflict is expected  to announce on Monday that it has dumped all its weapons,  sources close to the militants said yesterday.