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GUYANA CHRONICLE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2015
Victory at the coming polls the rallying call ––as PPP/C takes to campaign trail
THE People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) public meeting held last evening at Better Hope, East Coast Demerara urged the large gathering of Guyanese in attendance to come out and exercise their right to vote at the upcoming regional and general elections. Addresses by Public Works Minister Robeson Benn; Member of Parliament Dr Vindhya Persaud; and General Manager of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), Mr Jagnarine Singh, focused on the Gov-
ernment’s social programmes, particularly those in the areas of education and health, as well as the sustained economic progress managed by the Administration. All speakers reiterated the importance of educating the nation’s young people on the history of the country, and from whence the country has come. It was also noted that the majority of the voters at the 2015 elections will be young people. Another keynote of last night’s presentation focused on empowering our women in today’s so-
ciety, and it was explained that women are now free to pursue their dreams and become what they choose. Progress, peace and
the PPP/C, including the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project that will deliver cheaper energy and jobs to the Guyanese people; a more robust tourism industry with the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan Inter-
to return the PPP/C to office with an absolute majority. They were also urged to exercise their right and come out and vote. Last evening’s meeting was one of 13 similar out-
Berbice); 6 (East Berbice/ Corentyne); and Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice). These meetings, commonly referred to as ‘bottom-house’ outreaches, have been the tactic employed
A section of enthusiastic PPP/C supporters agreeing with the speakers by way of cheers (Photo by Adrian Narine) prosperity moving forward, the speakers highlighted, will be advanced by the transformational projects envisioned by
national Airport (CJIA); and other opportunities for progress. The Guyanese people were solemnly called upon
reaches held in Regions 2 (Pomeroon/Supenaam); 3 (Essequibo Islands/West Demerara); 4 (Demerara/ Mahaica); 5 (Mahaica/
by the incumbent PPP for decades as a means of maintaining and nurturing support at the grassroots level. (Rebecca Ganesh)
Two on trial for 2013 Mash murder of Kumar Mohabir By George Barclay
duty of the jury to listen to that evidence and to decide whether or not they believe what they had heard. The prosecutrix said, “You will hear from an eyewitness, family member, police officer and a forensic pathologist. Those same witnesses may be questioned or cross-examined by the defence counsel. “If there are issues which are unclear in your minds after the prosecution and the defence have finished questioning a witness, then you, the members of the jury, can question that witness if you wish to do so.
MURDER accused duo Devon Thomas and Randy Isaac are on trial before Justice Navindra Singh in the Demerara Assizes for the 2013 Mash celebrations murder of Kumar Mohabir. Defence counsels Mr. Peter Hugh and Miss Latchmi Rahamat are defending them. Miss Stacy Goodings and Miss Diana Kaulesar are prosecuting. In her opening address to the jury, Miss Goodings assured that evidence would be led through witnesses, and that it would be the
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“The prosecution will seek to show that during Mashramani celebrations on February 23, 2013, Kumar Mohabir, while with family, was attacked by Devon Thomas, Randy Isaac and others. After the alleged attack, Kumar Mohabir was taken to the hospital, where he later died. “From these witnesses, you will get a complete picture of what happened, and what (had) led to the death of Kumar Mohabir. “Further, based on the evidence led, you will be asked to draw inferences in order to determine what facts exist in this case.
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“We each have a role to play in this courtroom throughout this trial. The solemn oath you each took is an important and serious one. That oath is to try the two accused (and) to return a verdict in accordance with the evidence presented. “Additionally, that oath places on you a serious duty, as part of the justice system in Guyana,” the prosecutrix told the jury. Bheemchand Mohabir, the first witness called to testify, had identified the body of Mohabir at a post-mortem. The hearing is continuing.
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