Guyana Times

Severe pressure has been mounting from various sections of society for the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government to launch a forensic probe into the operations of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC). At least one top official from the newly-installed Council, Deputy Mayor Sherod Duncan, has already expressed his desire to see a...

Suspected Zika cases in Linden A month has passed and still the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) has not received the results of samples sent for testing, suspected to be the Zika virus in Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice). Head of the region’s Regional Democratic Council (RDC) Health Committee, Dr Gregory Harris, last month disclosed that there were a few suspected...

Ministerial Code of Conduct – only 1 response submitted – PM The office of the Integrity Commission is again inviting members of the public to submit comments on the draft Code of Conduct for all Ministers of Government, Members of the National Assembly and public office holders. Speaking with the media on Monday, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo said even with an...

Occupational Health and Safety Month As a preview of Occupational Health and Safety Day, which will be celebrated internationally on April 28, the University of Guyana launched a book exhibition as part of its observances of Occupational Health and Safety Month. An array of books, journals and posters pertaining to the issue of occupational health and safety were on display...

Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week captured a male Jaguar in Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) and sent the endangered animal to  Region Four. According to a release from the EPA, on Tuesday, the Agency received reports about the capture of a male Jaguar in a trap set by residents of Lake Capoey, Essequibo, Region Two. Following this,...

Ministerial Code of Conduct – only 1 response submitted The office of the Integrity Commission is again inviting members of the public to submit comments on the draft Code of Conduct for all Ministers of Government, Members of the National Assembly and public office holders. Speaking with the media on Monday, Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo said even with an extension granted...

Lawrence’s comment on alleged child molester candidate As calls continue to mount for the removal of Social Protection Minister Volda Lawrence over her support of Local Government Elections (LGE) candidate Winston Harding, the Central Executive Committee of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) is expected to discuss the matter today. This is according to leader of the Party, President David...

Satiricus’ joy knew no bounds. For years his favourite politician Nagga Man was forced to hang his head down in shame of being a “rum drinker”. In fact, of late folks called him a “rum sucker”. Satiricus had to admit Nagga Man had a thing for rum – Bush Rum. Couldn’t help it – it was his village...

An East Coast Demerara (ECD) sign artist was on Tuesday arraigned on a robbery under arms charge when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Jevon Gillis, 20, of Lot 18 Goedverwagting, ECD, appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh. It is alleged that on April 2 while being armed with a hand gun, Gillis robbed Diane Payne of a 48-inch...

A gold miner on Monday appeared before Magistrate Annette Singh to answer to the charge of trafficking in narcotics. Akeem Lashley, 20, of Lot 83 Duke Street, Kingston, Georgetown, pleaded not guilty to the charge which stated that on April 9, 2016, he had in his possession 18 grams of cannabis for the purpose of trafficking. Defence Attorney Paul...