New MP sworn in to replace the late Winston Murray
PNC/R activist, Joan Baveghems was last evening formally sworn in to replace the late Winston Murray.
Baveghems took the oath of a new member of the National Assembly prior to the reading of the 2011 National Budget of $161.4B which was announced by Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh.
She received a warm welcome by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ralph Ramkarran and other members of Parliament.
Baveghems is well known for her input in anti-government protests organised by the PNC/R over the years.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Hinterland students’ dorm gets donation from Flight of Hope mission
To ensure that its indigenous people they enjoy the privileges like any other ethnic group in society, the Guyana Flight of Hope Mission, supported this cause with the donation of sports gear and first aid supplies on Friday to the recently commissioned $94.5M Hinterland Scholarship dorm at Liliendaal.
Orlando Charles, head of the mission, said that he was pleased to make this gesture to the dorm and hopes that the 60 odd hinterland students who are in Georgetown, pursuing academic studies, make good use of the donation.
He pointed out that the donation would not have been possible without the support from private and public entities, including the Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation Inc and L-Mart stores.
The organization which is now two years old, has been involved in volunteering its time to evacuate ill persons from hinterland communities. He is urging other business entities to follow in his path of bringing joy to persons in need.
Some of the items included balls, bats and tennis rackets.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Colin Croal received the donation of behalf of the dorm, and expressed gratitude and reiterated that the donated was a timely one.
The Hinterland Scholarship Programme is today fully supported by the Government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and provides school necessities, accommodation and meals for scholarship students, in addition to a monthly stipend.
The facility with a capacity to house 120 students was commissioned on September 3 last year.
The Flight of Hope organisation also has similar activities in other remote communities across the country through the donation of toys, as part of its ongoing effort to bring joy to the less fortunate section in society.
To ensure that its indigenous people they enjoy the privileges like any other ethnic group in society, the Guyana Flight of Hope Mission, supported this cause with the donation of sports gear and first aid supplies on Friday to the recently commissioned $94.5M Hinterland Scholarship dorm at Liliendaal.
Orlando Charles, head of the mission, said that he was pleased to make this gesture to the dorm and hopes that the 60 odd hinterland students who are in Georgetown, pursuing academic studies, make good use of the donation.
He pointed out that the donation would not have been possible without the support from private and public entities, including the Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation Inc and L-Mart stores.
The organization which is now two years old, has been involved in volunteering its time to evacuate ill persons from hinterland communities. He is urging other business entities to follow in his path of bringing joy to persons in need.
Some of the items included balls, bats and tennis rackets.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, Colin Croal received the donation of behalf of the dorm, and expressed gratitude and reiterated that the donated was a timely one.
The Hinterland Scholarship Programme is today fully supported by the Government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs and provides school necessities, accommodation and meals for scholarship students, in addition to a monthly stipend.
The facility with a capacity to house 120 students was commissioned on September 3 last year.
The Flight of Hope organisation also has similar activities in other remote communities across the country through the donation of toys, as part of its ongoing effort to bring joy to the less fortunate section in society.
Monday, January 10, 2011
PNC/R Parlamentrainas claims they were left out of presidential race
Three presidential candidate nominees for the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) are of the view that they were left out of the last leg of the process because e-mail to party General Secretary, Oscar Clarke was apparently not received.
Those out of the race are Dr. Richard Vanwest Charles, Anthony Vieria and Mervyn Williams.
Three presidential candidate nominees for the Peoples National Congress Reform (PNCR) are of the view that they were left out of the last leg of the process because e-mail to party General Secretary, Oscar Clarke was apparently not received.
Those out of the race are Dr. Richard Vanwest Charles, Anthony Vieria and Mervyn Williams.
Security failure at Guyana’s prison
- search conducted uncover drugs, weapon and cell phones
Although the Administration oftentimes boasts of enhanced security at the Georgetown Prison, inmates still managed to defeat the security safeguard.
A search conducted by members of the joint services on Sunday discovered approximately 20 cell phones, 34 improvised weapons and a quantity of marijuana.
The area is currently under tight security by members of the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force, since speculation is rife that there is a plot to spring the recently changed treason accused.
No guns or ammunition were found.
Meanwhile, twp females were among five persons who remained in police custody in connection with the discovery of a marijuana field, a firearm and ammunition.
According to reports from the police, a one-acre marijuana field and a nursery with more than 500 seedlings was found and destroyed at Swan, on the Linden Soesdyke Highway on Saturday
A search of three houses also uncovered an unlicensed 12 gauge single barrel shotgun with matching cartages and 44.6 kilograms of dried marijuana.
Three men and two females have been arrested and are in police custody assisting with the investigations, police said.
The field had marijuana plants between four feet and eight feet in height.
- search conducted uncover drugs, weapon and cell phones
Although the Administration oftentimes boasts of enhanced security at the Georgetown Prison, inmates still managed to defeat the security safeguard.
A search conducted by members of the joint services on Sunday discovered approximately 20 cell phones, 34 improvised weapons and a quantity of marijuana.
The area is currently under tight security by members of the Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force, since speculation is rife that there is a plot to spring the recently changed treason accused.
No guns or ammunition were found.
Meanwhile, twp females were among five persons who remained in police custody in connection with the discovery of a marijuana field, a firearm and ammunition.
According to reports from the police, a one-acre marijuana field and a nursery with more than 500 seedlings was found and destroyed at Swan, on the Linden Soesdyke Highway on Saturday
A search of three houses also uncovered an unlicensed 12 gauge single barrel shotgun with matching cartages and 44.6 kilograms of dried marijuana.
Three men and two females have been arrested and are in police custody assisting with the investigations, police said.
The field had marijuana plants between four feet and eight feet in height.
Early morning fire destroys airline travel agencies
An early morning fire destroyed the operations of Frandec Travel Service, LIAT Airlines local office and Dragon Tours which was all housed in the same building, located at the corner of Main and Hilmes Streets.
The old-wooden building which also house H&F Machinery Inc, will see approximately 30 employees affected.
It was reported that the entire database of dragon Tours have been destroyed according to the Head of Dragon Tours, Ann Hamilton.
“All my data, my computer, files..There is no where for me to go and work. I’m so stunned, I don’t know what to say,” she said.
Chief Fire Officer, Marlon Gentle told reporters that the Central Fore Station received a call around 1:30 AM, saying that there was a loud explosion and that the building was on fire.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, the middle and upper flats were already engulfed in flames.
Frandec is one of the oldest travel agencies in Guyana, representing several international airlines, while Dragon Tours, which is about 10 year old.
An early morning fire destroyed the operations of Frandec Travel Service, LIAT Airlines local office and Dragon Tours which was all housed in the same building, located at the corner of Main and Hilmes Streets.
The old-wooden building which also house H&F Machinery Inc, will see approximately 30 employees affected.
It was reported that the entire database of dragon Tours have been destroyed according to the Head of Dragon Tours, Ann Hamilton.
“All my data, my computer, files..There is no where for me to go and work. I’m so stunned, I don’t know what to say,” she said.
Chief Fire Officer, Marlon Gentle told reporters that the Central Fore Station received a call around 1:30 AM, saying that there was a loud explosion and that the building was on fire.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, the middle and upper flats were already engulfed in flames.
Frandec is one of the oldest travel agencies in Guyana, representing several international airlines, while Dragon Tours, which is about 10 year old.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Grenade kills destitute sending fears across Guyana
What could be heard from miles away, a grenade which exploded today in the vicinity of Stabroek Market left one man dead and 18 others injured. Among the injured is a four years old child.
According to reports, approximately 10:00 hrs an alleged deportee known as ‘America’ detonated a grenade spreading panic in the Stabroek area.
Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee who was on scene pointed that that law enforcement officers is still yet to ascertain the cause of the explosion, noting that people should not speculate until an investigation is carried out.
The injured were transported to the Georgetown Public Corporation Hospital (GPHC), where they were treated and x-rayed to determine the extent of the injuries.
What could be heard from miles away, a grenade which exploded today in the vicinity of Stabroek Market left one man dead and 18 others injured. Among the injured is a four years old child.
According to reports, approximately 10:00 hrs an alleged deportee known as ‘America’ detonated a grenade spreading panic in the Stabroek area.
Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee who was on scene pointed that that law enforcement officers is still yet to ascertain the cause of the explosion, noting that people should not speculate until an investigation is carried out.
The injured were transported to the Georgetown Public Corporation Hospital (GPHC), where they were treated and x-rayed to determine the extent of the injuries.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Linden Business man shot by lone gunman
A popular Linden businessman Albert Joseph known as ‘Bolo’ was on Monday afternoon shot and injured by a lone gunman who entered the store, demanding money.
The gunman, who escaped with GUY$10,000 and a cellular phone, according to reports, is known but has not been captured. However, the police are depending on a surveillance camera which has captured the image of the perpetrator.
Joseph who was shot at his General Store located at 58 Sunflower Street, Wismar was shot in the left side of his abdomen and was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in a stable and conscious condition.
The incident occurred around 4:50PM inside of the store where the owner was sitting in front of the cashier’s booth. His daughter was inside the booth when she saw the gunmen, entering the premises and brandishing a hand-gun.
The gunman who did not approach Joseph’s daughter has already collected a gold chain from the owner when he (Joseph) was shot
A popular Linden businessman Albert Joseph known as ‘Bolo’ was on Monday afternoon shot and injured by a lone gunman who entered the store, demanding money.
The gunman, who escaped with GUY$10,000 and a cellular phone, according to reports, is known but has not been captured. However, the police are depending on a surveillance camera which has captured the image of the perpetrator.
Joseph who was shot at his General Store located at 58 Sunflower Street, Wismar was shot in the left side of his abdomen and was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in a stable and conscious condition.
The incident occurred around 4:50PM inside of the store where the owner was sitting in front of the cashier’s booth. His daughter was inside the booth when she saw the gunmen, entering the premises and brandishing a hand-gun.
The gunman who did not approach Joseph’s daughter has already collected a gold chain from the owner when he (Joseph) was shot
Greenidge accepts nomination to context PNC/R Presidential candidate
According to confirmation from the main opposition party, reaching this blog Former Finance Minister Carl Greenidge has accepted the nomination to contest as one of the PNC/R Presidential candidate for the 2011 General Elections.
Greenidge yesterday handed over a letter to the Party’s General Secretary Oscar Clarke accepting the nomination as well as biographical and professional data required by the selection process.
Greenidge in delivering remarks said that he had been approached by several persons in recent weeks and as such, has arrived at the conclusion that it was an important matter in which his contribution would be vital.
However, he added that the Government’s complaint to the CARICOM Secretariat about comments he made at Murray’s funeral also played a part in his decision making, noting that the statement which stated that all confidence is lost in his judgment, at some point narrowed his options.
“When a statement like that is made in the region, it is going to be, I think, difficult for regional entities to be in a position to employ you if a government is going to be taking these sorts of positions. So that was an aspect that I think contributed in a sense, while the other option that I would have normally followed was closed,” he said.
The Former CARICOM economist is of the belief that many people would like to see improvement in areas such as security, the modernisation of the agriculture and industrial sectors, as well as to enjoy “buoyant levels of income.”
Role in governing the PNC/R
According to Greenidge he has had many years of association with the party and has been keeping track of its functions over the years, adding that he has several ideas of how they could dynamise the party to assure its supports that their interest are understood.
In addition, he also called on CARICOM for an explanation as to the non-renewal of his contract.
According to confirmation from the main opposition party, reaching this blog Former Finance Minister Carl Greenidge has accepted the nomination to contest as one of the PNC/R Presidential candidate for the 2011 General Elections.
Greenidge yesterday handed over a letter to the Party’s General Secretary Oscar Clarke accepting the nomination as well as biographical and professional data required by the selection process.
Greenidge in delivering remarks said that he had been approached by several persons in recent weeks and as such, has arrived at the conclusion that it was an important matter in which his contribution would be vital.
However, he added that the Government’s complaint to the CARICOM Secretariat about comments he made at Murray’s funeral also played a part in his decision making, noting that the statement which stated that all confidence is lost in his judgment, at some point narrowed his options.
“When a statement like that is made in the region, it is going to be, I think, difficult for regional entities to be in a position to employ you if a government is going to be taking these sorts of positions. So that was an aspect that I think contributed in a sense, while the other option that I would have normally followed was closed,” he said.
The Former CARICOM economist is of the belief that many people would like to see improvement in areas such as security, the modernisation of the agriculture and industrial sectors, as well as to enjoy “buoyant levels of income.”
Role in governing the PNC/R
According to Greenidge he has had many years of association with the party and has been keeping track of its functions over the years, adding that he has several ideas of how they could dynamise the party to assure its supports that their interest are understood.
In addition, he also called on CARICOM for an explanation as to the non-renewal of his contract.
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