The new US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann Lynch, presented her credentials to President David Granger this morning, and promised that the US Government will continue its work and cooperation with Guyana. She said the US and Guyana “share a spirit of community with dynamic expatriate and diaspora communities and we both know the importance…
YBG scores $1.5M sponsorship from Edward B. Beharry Group and Company Limited
YOUTH Basketball Guyana (YBG), the ‘custodian’ of schools basketball in Guyana, yesterday scored a $1.5M sponsorship deal from the Edward B. Beharry Group and Company Limited, as it prepares to host this year’s National Schools Basketball Festival (NSBF). The company, a long-time supporter of the YBG programme, made a presentation to the Chris Bowman and
37-Y-0 man found guilty of raping girl, 7
Thirty-seven-year-old Clinton Anthony Doris was Wednesday found guilty by a 12-member jury at the High Court of raping a 7-year-old girl. He engaged in sexual penetration of the child on March 27, 2014, in the county of Essequibo. The matter is presided over by High Court judge, Justice Jo-Ann Barlow at the Sexual Offences Court.…
4 years in jail for Venezuelan busted with 13 pounds of marijuana
A Venezuelan boat operator today pleaded guilty to possession and trafficking of more than 13 pounds of marijuana. He has been sentenced to 4 years in jail and fined just over $7 million. The man, Ganesh Das, appeared in Court today and entered a guilty plea to the drug possession and trafficking charges. He said…
‘A task of Sisyphus’
—-AG maintains government cannot hold elections …says provision in Article 106 (7) is an absurdity ATTORNEY General, Basil Williams SC said that the provision of Article 106 (7) in the Constitution, which requires that the government hold election within three months is tantamount to giving the administration a task of Sisyphus. Sisyphus was a cruel
Civil Aviation withholds approval for Boeing 737 to join local fleet
The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Tuesday said it is monitoring investigations surrounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft which crashed and killed hundreds of people twice in six months. In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, the Authority noted that there is no such aircraft among the fleet flying into Guyana. “The Authority wishes…
IDB President commends President Granger for leadership in preparing Guyana for Oil and Gas sector
President David Granger has been commended by the President of the Inter-American Development Bank for his leadership in ensuring that the necessary systems and policies are put in place to manage the looming oil and gas sector and the wealth which will be accrued. The President met with the visiting IDB President, Luis Alberto Moreno,…
Commendable efforts
…IDB hails govt’s efforts in strengthening oil and gas sector -praises President Granger, pledges continued support President David Granger on Monday met with President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Mr. Luis Alberto Moreno, who commended his leadership in ensuring that the necessary systems and policies are put in place to manage the impending oil
Taxi driver remanded on ganja charge
Brentmol Schultz, a 41-year-old taxi driver was remanded to prison Monday by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan after he was allegedly caught with over four pounds of cannabis in a haversack. Schultz pleaded not guilty to the charge which alleged that on March 7, 2019, at Ituni Road, Upper Berbice, he had 1923 grams of cannabis…
Youth accused of pushing girlfriend from car, freed of manslaughter charge over insufficient evidence
Pandemonium broke out at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning as the unlawful death charge against 21-year-old, Rick Sewcharran was dismissed. The charge was related to the death of his girlfriend Sasia Adams, who it was alleged, he pushed from his car. The Chief Magistrate dismissed threw the case out and allowed the young man…
