Guyana Times

Dear Editor, I read a letter in the press recently written by Pitchan Bharat and captioned “Why is Royston King allowed to behave like this?” in which he expresses his disappointment as a staunch supporter of the Alliance For Change (AFC), at the behaviour of Royston King, who was installed by the coalition Government, as it relates to the...

Indigenous students at the Mahaicony dormitory in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) can now focus on their upcoming examinations, as the problems associated with the lack of adequate food has been alleviated. Guyana Times was informed that on Monday, food supplies such as chicken, eggs, sausages and vegetables were transported to the facility which houses 20 students; all from the...

...by taxation It’s no secret our economy’s on the rocks. Even President Granger – who’d be the last person to badmouth the economy while he’s in charge – admitted the “six sisters” – sugar, rice, bauxite, gold, diamond and forestry – show signs of “anaemia”. And we know he’s putting the best face to what’s going down. Now with...

Moments after committing a daring robbery at Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara on Wednesday, one of the suspected bandits was intercepted by D Division (West Demerara) Police ranks in a minibus. According to information received, about 19:00h on Wednesday, 39-year-old Alam Hussain was in the process of closing his supermarket when he was attacked by three men, one of...

Dear Editor, I refer to Anand Goolsarran’s forensic audit of the Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC). It is apparent that the Kaieteur News and David Hinds seem to have corrupt and hidden agendas when it comes to the GFC forensic report as no mention of corruption was made by Mr Anand Goolsarran. But their continued rambling on corruption identified in...

Dear Editor, This is in reference to your news item (Guyana Times April 3) quoting the controversial Freddie Kissoon (April 2) wherein Freddie claimed he viewed a videotape showing Minister Raphael Trotman uttering “racist comments against Indians at a LGE campaign meeting in Bartica”. Freddie offered no evidence (what is new?) to substantiate his charge of racism against Trotman....

There has been a lot of debate by the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government on the importation and distribution of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals. Its last escapade being its uncertainty about whether or not to sole source drugs – in one instance it is in favour of sole sourcing and on the next, it...

Dear Editor, Peter Persaud should understand social cohesion is built on justice. Not on reinforcing injustices and giving preferences to some groups. Economic justice is equally important as social and cultural justice. Read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sincerely, Eric M Phillips Jr

Comedy lovers on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD) are in for a treat on Saturday evening as the popular theatrical show titled “Laff till yu fraff” is held at Bell West Community Centre ground, WBD. With the cast slated to perform, those who plan to attend the show are advised to proceed with caution, as they are expected...

Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan on Thursday jailed a Nigerian for two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony. Mohamed Lainie Samara pleaded guilty to both charges, the first of which stated that between April 6 and 10 at Moleson Creek, Corentyne with intent to defraud, he conspired with persons known or unknown to him to fake a passport with...