Guyana Times

Dear Editor, I am speaking particularly to the incidences of crime; having both an objective and subjective understanding of how criminals think. What is happening in Guyana is a copycat, cookie cutter approach to criminal behaviour. Old criminals are teaching the young criminals the tricks of the trade. “John” sees that “Jim” is getting away with a deviant behaviour,...

Marudi Mountain dispute Following the grievances of miners in the Marudi Mountain area against large-scale mining company Romanex Guyana Exploration Limited, the Natural Resources Ministry will facilitate mediation with the relevant stakeholders in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo). The ministry disclosed on Thursday that key focus will be placed on “crafting workable solutions for parties in resolving mining, environmental...

– charged for damage to property A man suspected to be mentally ill was on Thursday placed on $25,000 bail by Magistrate Faith McGusty when he appeared before her at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts charged with damage to property. When the matter was called in court on Thursday, Paul Smith, 22, of Lot 505 West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, shouted “I got...

...while sugar burns So now we hear there are “plans” for Wales – but they can’t be revealed as yet. They’ll be “released next month”. This, we assume, is supposed to reassure the 50,000 or so citizens of West Bank Demerara who depend on Wales Sugar Estate as their economic anchor. Interestingly, the news came from Minister of Natural...

Dolphin Speed Swim Club will host an inter-club swim meet on Sunday at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal, in aid of the Goodwill Games which will be held in St. Lucia later this year. The meet will see some of the country’s top swimmers partake and Dolphin’s very own Patrice Mahaica, Andrew Fowler, Kenita Mahaica, Ashley Inniss and Sekhel Tzedek will...

...it is “selfish” for Red House to represent only Cheddi Jagan – AG By Devina Samaroo The A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government is still bent on having the Red House transformed into a facility in memory of all past Guyanese Presidents and has indicated its preparedness to ensure this happens. Providing an update on the matter, Attorney...

GSL/Golyn 10/10 Softball… The Golyn 10/10 organised by the Guyana Softball League (GSL) and sponsored by Golyn and sons, Trophy Stall and Miss Love Trading (West Coast) saw mixed fortunes for teams who were previously unbeaten. The results are as follows: At Leonora, Speedboat SC mauled Rydem Star by 10 wickets. Rydem Star won the toss and batted and were always in...

Despite a claim by Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo that the state media, particularly the Guyana Chronicle is opened and has been publishing views opposed to the government, including news articles emanating from the government, an analysis conducted by this publication proved otherwise. Guyana Times conducted its own analysis of the publications of Guyana Chronicle since the A Partnership for...

General Manager of the Georgetown Football Club (GFC), Faizal Khan is seeing the positives in his club’s recent struggles as the Inaugural Stag Elite League in drawing to a close in its Finale stage. GFC currently sits at the bottom of the points table after only salvaging one point from its last nine games in this the final half of...

Corporate Guyana continues to throw its support behind Guyana’s 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations with some massive concerts, with ANSA McAL the latest company to reveal its plans. Only last week, the beverage giant announced its “Back to the Future” Concert for the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara on May 27. The concert will see live performances by...