Guyana Times

...says 34 political advisers appointed by APNU/AFC – jet was organised by State-owned Chinese company – GRA intervention was to preserve Guyana/China relations By Devina Samaroo Following days of anticipation, Minister of State Joseph Harmon finally delivered on his promise and issued three statements, providing detailed explanations on the recent controversies he has been involved in. Harmon explained that he refrained...

A 28-year-old man who was caught stealing in an electronics outlet at the Stabroek Market on Thursday sustained a single gunshot to his left leg after trying to attack Constabulary ranks with a knife. The man, who identified himself as Delwar Booker of South Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, is currently nursing his wounds under Police guard at the...

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), in collaboration with the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) and the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG), will host a three-day workshop to enhance decision-making skills among organisations. The workshop is being held at Cara Lodge, Georgetown, under the theme “Managing for Development Results (MfDR) for Business Support Organisations in Guyana”. MfDR...

The A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change coalition (APNU/AFC) Government has once again come under fire by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), as allegations of extortion continue to surface. The Party’s Chief Whip Gail Teixeira on Wednesday reported that the Party has evidence the Government officials have been making demands and threats to businessmen. “We have evidence of the...

By: Marissa Wilson With extensive aid of D Division of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Commissioner of Police, the Parfait Harmonie Primary School was on Thursday able to open its newly constructed library. Students, teachers and parents gathered to witness the opening of the library which had been under construction for the past three months. The library project was...

A truck driver from Bell Plaine, Wakenaam Island, Region Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), was arraigned on an illegal possession charge on Thursday before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court. Beemaul (only name) is accused of having 150 gallons of diesel in his possession on December 15, 2015 without authorisation from the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA). The 48-year-old truck...

Dear Editor, There is clearly a great power struggle happening amongst the ranks of the APNU+AFC regime, with Nagamootoo and Ramjattan seeing an opening and are bent on going for blood. The catalyst for this entire episode was the announcement that Minister of State Joseph Harmon had appointed Brian Tiwari to the position of Advisor of Business. The PNC/APNU rank and...

All doubts have been laid to rest after DNA testing confirmed the body found at Nurney Village, Corentyne, Berbice is that of British teen Dominic Bernard. Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum late Thursday evening confirmed that the DNA results were collected and proved to be that of the young man who went missing on the night he arrived in Guyana. He...

Transfer of GA 2000 hanger – confirms BK International submitted proposal Minister of State Joseph Harmon has announced that the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition Government did not order that a State-owned hangar at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) be handed over to BK International. Internetnews website, Demerara Waves (Demwaves) reported on Thursday that the hangar which...

Construction of the roads in Ruimveldt Industrial Site, Georgetown, are to commence soon, according to Town Clerk Royston King. According to King as of Thursday, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) workers began dismantling illegal structures and other encumbrances from around the Industrial Site, which he said were contributing to the deterioration of the roads. On Tuesday, the M&CC...