Guyana News

A post-mortem examination performed Friday on the three persons who perished in the boat mishap in the Abary Creek on Wednesday revealed that they died as a result of asphyxiation due to drowning.

– Prashad Commerce Minister Manniram Prashad has responded to reports that minibus fares will increase from June 15 and says that such an announcement is “in bad taste” while questioning the authority of the individual who made the disclosure.

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Robert  Gates said yesterday the United States would not accept a  nuclear-armed North Korea and he warned Pyongyang against  transferring nuclear material overseas.

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani forces have regained  full control of Mingora, a week after re-entering the main town  in the Swat valley to dislodge thousands of Taliban fighters,  the military said yesterday.

BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany heaved a sigh of relief  yesterday over a deal with Canadian auto parts group Magna,  General Motors and the US government to save carmaker Opel  from the imminent bankruptcy of its US parent.

PARIS (Reuters) – A lone gunman robbed a chic Paris  jewellery store in broad daylight yesterday, walking out of  the Chopard shop on Place Vendome with up to 10 million euros  ($14 million) of goods, police said.

LONDON (Reuters) – Street dancers Diversity were the  surprise winners of television contest “Britain’s Got Talent” yesterday, beating favourite Susan Boyle who became an Internet  phenomenon and global celebrity after appearing on the show.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is risking his ruling party’s chances at next year’s presidential election by sticking with his hand-picked candidate despite her battle with cancer.

– slams ‘distasteful’, ‘unethical’ comments about prior non-disclosure Opposition leader Robert Corbin yesterday revealed that he had his “dysfunctional gallbladder” removed and was treated for his malfunctioning digestive system.

After recently ending a long-term relationship, a Guyanese couple was found dead at in separate homes in New Jersey on Thursday morning.

PNCR leader Robert Corbin yesterday said he had not addressed the issue of contesting for the leadership of his party at its Biennial Congress in August.

With major investments the police force is making greater inroads on crime, but its success is being undermined by weak prosecution and a fixation with the rights of criminals, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said.

A Guyanese was on Tuesday last sentenced to three years in prison in Nevis after he pleaded guilty to stealing a laptop, a silver ring, penknife and a cellular phone from a home.

Vision Guyana Chairman Peter Ramsaroop has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Alliance For Change (AFC).

President Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday appointed three members of the Integrity Commission, while Opposition leader Robert Corbin questioned the wisdom of proceeding with appointments as the consultations on a Chairperson have not been concluded.

A Dartmouth, Essequibo man was killed yesterday when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving some 40 miles outside Linden and it toppled several times.

Police were up to last evening questioning a suspect in connection with the murder of RK security guard Simone Coleridge.

– outstanding musical career saluted Remembered as a very competitive person, cultural icon Monica Chopperfield better known as ‘Lady Guymine’ was saluted by those who knew her following her passing on Thursday at age 76.

– owner in custody A 16-year-old Wauna Hill resident died on Thursday after he lost control of the tractor he was driving while going downhill.

A Paramakatoi man was transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital yesterday afternoon after sustaining a gun shot wound to the left ankle.