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Tuesday August 17, 2021
US CONGRESSMAN CALLS FOR THE REMOVAL OF AMBASSADOR SARAH LYNCH
GTT CONDUCTS EMPLOYEE COVID-19 VACCINATION DRIVE
PRIME MINISTER OBJECTS TO CONGRESSMAN’S CRITICISM OF GUYANA
Tuesday August 17, 2021
US CONGRESSMAN CALLS FOR THE REMOVAL OF AMBASSADOR SARAH LYNCH
Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries With US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann Lynch being touting as someone as being instrumental in the PPP/C Government taking office after the March 2020 Election, Senior US lawmaker and Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, is calling on President Joe Biden to remove her as Ambassador. This call was made during a rally in New York organized by the Guyanese Organization Against Racism (GOAR).
Jeffries maintained that Ambassador Lynch’s time is up. “It’s not just me, it’s also my sister Congresswoman Yvette Clarke. We stand together; the Congressional Black Caucus stands together and we want to make it clear, that it is time for the Biden Administration to act… And guess what, I get some ideas and the first thing I think the Biden administration needs to do is to get rid of the Trump-appointed Ambassador to Guyana. It is time for you to go,
time is up,” Jeffries said. Over time in office, the PPP/C Government has been accused by the APNU-AFC of operating under a racial line of governing the people of Guyana. As such, the rally was organized by several Guyanese abroad and in Guyana. The rally was attended by several key members of the Opposition and some overseas Guyanese, who spoke on the issue of race and the other issues that plague the Guyana population. Jeffries who spoke briefly on race said that he stands with the
US Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann Lynch people of Guyana and as such the move to remove Ambassador Lynch, who is accused of supporting the Government, must go. “And so we stand in solidarity with each and every one of you to deal with the situation down in Guyana and to make it clear to everyone around the world, that we will not tolerate racism. “We will not tolerate intolerance, we will not tolerate bigotry, we will not tolerate hatred, we will not tolerate Xenophobia, we will not tolerate
racially motivated violence, we will not tolerate discrimination, we will not tolerate injustice and we will stand together until we end that situation in Guyana,” Jeffries added. He noted that this is so since injustice anywhere is a threat to justice. “So, I want to make it clear that your family, is my family. Your family is the Congressional Black Caucus’s family, and we recognize that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
“So we are going to deal with injustice down in Guyana because Black Lives Matter here in America, Black Lives Matter in Africa and Black Lives Matter down in Guyana.” Ambassador Lynch took up her post during the tenure of the APNUAFC Government and it was during the March 2020 election, that she was accused of siding with the now PPP/C Government. Since then some sections of society have been calling for the removal of the Ambassador.
GTT CONDUCTS EMPLOYEE COVID-19 VACCINATION DRIVE
Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company recently started a vaccination recognition drive among its staff to identify fully vaccinated employees at the
company. Each fortnight, one fully vaccinated employee would randomly be selected to win various incentives, offered by the company’s
Human Resource Department. GTT’s Human Resource Director, Tiana Gurcharan, explained that to enter for the draw, fully vaccinated
employees within the company’s employ for three months and more can enter their details into a google form provided by the company, to be randomly selected at the end of the fortnight. The winner would need to provide the vaccination booklet to claim the prize. “From the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
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in Guyana, we have explored all the possible ways to help flatten the curve of the COVID-19 virus–from upping our sanitization at our various locations to giving staff the option to work from home. “We just want to ensure the safety of our staff, and this is one of the ways to reward those who are contributing to
flattening the curve of the coronavirus,” the HR Director said. “One of the company’s new promises is to strengthen our communities. This also means taking every measure we can to make our teams, stores, customers, and communities safe,” she added. So far, the company has selected one winner at its first draw on August 13. The winner received some $10,000 in mmg+ Top Up. The GTT employee COVID-19 vaccination drive will end in December 2021
Tuesday August 17, 2021
PRIME MINISTER OBJECTS TO CONGRESSMAN’S CRITICISM OF GUYANA
Guyana’s Prime Minister, Brig. Mark Phillips
Following the call by Senior US lawmaker and Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries for the removal of United States Ambassador Sarah Lynch, Guyana’s Prime Minister, Brig. Mark
Phillips, has said that the Congressman’s call is “very disappointing.” The Prime Minister’s comments came hours after a rally in New York organized by the Guyanese Organization Against Racism (GOAR).
The Government had taken keen notice and has said through Prime Minister that it is very disappointing in the statement. “We note the remarks made by Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, and find them to be quite
appalling. We are disappointed that the Congressman has allowed himself to be negatively influenced by individuals who are adamant in destroying our beautiful country by instigating violence and division amongst our
create mischief and to misinform the media and the public. 1. On the matter of the performance of
Ms. Sherry Jerrick as Acting Town Clerk for the City of Georgetown, what was described as “unanimous support of all seven commissioners present” is simply not the case. Commissioner Trotman did not vote. The vote was the majority, not unanimous. 2. The matter of the appointment of Ms. Candace Nelson as interim Town Clerk for the City of Georgetown was never raised or discussed at the statutory meeting. The assertion
people.” PM Phillips has called on the Congressman to desist from such narrative with shows support for some individuals, who are creating chaos. “We call on the Congressman to desist from joining with these individuals in creating chaos in our communities at home and in the Diaspora. We invite Congressman Jeffries to have discussions with us on matters of mutual interest,” PM Philips said in his statement. The Prime Minister said that Government as such reject all the statements being made at the rally. He added that the Government is for all Guyanese and should not be painted as one that is racist. “We wish to emphasize that we are a Government for all the people of Guyana.
Evidence exists that we uphold democratic principles, adhere to equitable practices, embrace diversity and inclusivity and promote transparency at all levels. “We continue to show strong leadership to the people of Guyana and abide by the principles as reflected in our national motto- One People, One Nation, One Destiny,” Brig. Phillips said. At the rally Congressman, Jeffries called on the Joe Biden Administration to act in the removal of Ambassador Lynch saying her time is up. The call came after some sections of the Guyanese Society and the Opposition claimed that Ambassador Lynch sided with the PPP/C in the March 2020 election, which in the end took the PPP/C Party into Government.
Statement of Nicola Trotman and Joan Ann Romascindo –Local Government Commissioners
We have taken note of a statement issued by the Chairman of the Local Government Commission Mr. Julius
Faerber dated Friday, 13th, August 2021. The statement contains factual inaccuracies and appears designed to
that it did is a boldface falsehood. 3. The Chairman has admitted to having made a unilateral decision that has not been ratified by the Commission to date. 4. Commissioner Trotman raised the issue of who would act as Town Clerk should Ms. Jerrick be reverted to her substantive position and Commissioner Carvil Duncan vehemently interjected, stating that the matter of who would act was not tabled for discussion and consequently no such
Man shot dead in triangular affair
A triangular relationship has left one man shot dead, and two in custody after a fight between them in South Sophia. info@guyanapostonline.com
The dead man has been identified as 24-yearold Keon McPherson, a resident of ‘D” Field Sophia.
Reports are that just around 04:00 hours yesterday, both McPherson, the woman, and a Broad and Lombard Street man, with whom the woman also shared an intimate relationship had
a confrontation in the ‘C’ Field area. At that time, an unknown caller called the police, alerting them to the scene where McPherson was found lying motionless with what appeared to be blood on his body. A closer view revealed
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what appeared to be a gunshot wound on his left side chest and one on his right hand. McPherson was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Since then, the man
discussion should be entertained. The Chairman agreed with Commissioner Duncan and no discussion on the matter took place. 5. We are both unaware of when and at what meeting the Commission is purported to have made the decision to appoint Ms. Candace Nelson as Acting Town Clerk. We did not participate nor were we invited to any such meeting. We present these facts in an effort to allow for the truth to be known.
and the woman were both arrested and named suspects in what is now being treated as a murder investigation. McPherson’s is presently lying at the Georgetown Public Hospital mortuary awaiting Post Mortem Examination
Tuesday August 17, 2021
West Demerara man crashes, does trying to evade police
Yet another young motorist has lost his life, this time a 20-year-old, who tried to evade a police patrol, ended up in a pole hole and lost control of his motorcycle. The dead young man has been identified as 20-year-old Mahendra Deopaul of La Parfaite Harmonie W.B.D. The incident occurred just around 23:45 hours
Sunday. According to an account from the police, Deopaul was proceeding west along the northern side of the road without wearing a safety helmet in the La Parfaite Harmonie W.B.D area. He was later approached by Force motor pickup PWW5458 which had on its flashlight and
attempted to stop the motorcycle. Deopaul according to the officers, upon seeing the police vehicle, drove away at a fast rate of speed, trying to evade the police who gave chase behind him. The motorcyclist ended up driving into potholes along the said road lost control of the motorcycle and fell onto
the road surface where he received injuries to his face and body. He was picked up in an unconscious state by ranks on the patrol vehicle and taken to the West Demerara Regional Hospital Accident and Emergency Unit where he later died while receiving medical attention.
GTT to increase salaries for all employees Following the agreement to increase salary for GTT’s union members, to ensure fairness for non-union members, GTT has announced that it will increase the basic salary for all employees for the year ending September 2021. GTT’s Human Resource Director, Tiana Gurcharran, explained that a review of all employees’ basic salary levels except for management would be done in September, and any salary increases resulting will be paid on October 1, 2021. “We want to positively impact the lives of our trusted employees. This is our promise to all GTT employees, and we also want to ensure that our pay levels are commensurate with market rates in Guyana,” the Director
said. She noted that a review of GTT’s senior management grade remuneration would also be done, closer to the end of the year. On Friday, July 23, 2021, the telephone company signed an agreement with the Guyana Postal and Telecommunications Workers Union (GPTWU) that would lead to paying increases for GTT’s union members. The agreement led to a four percent increase to basic salary for the year ending September 30, 2021, and a six percent increase for the year starting October 1, 2021. Additionally, a comprehensive review of overall remuneration for union members will commence and conclude by January 31, 2022.
Farmers compensated for lands destroyed by housing development works
Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, MP, says farmers of Cummings Lodge 1767, whose lands were
destroyed during the clearing of lands for housing development are being compensated. The Minister on
Monday visited the area where he assured affected farmers that long-term compensation is on the cards. Farmers are
being asked to consider an option to own and cultivate their lands, or secure employment through housing or other infrastructural developments in the community. “As a result, we are at a stage now where having calculated the level of crops that are there, the type of crops that are there…through CPA [Central Housing and Planning Authority] we are now at a compensatory stage and so I want to encourage the farmers to ensure that they’re part of the collaboration process.” Meanwhile, the Minister within the Ministry of Housing and Water, Susan Rodrigues, MP, said the Government will come to a peaceful resolution that will be beneficial and satisfying to the farmers. “We came into conflict
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with, of course, those of you who are here today, who have been living off of the land, planting and sustaining your livelihood with this land. We do not want to come in the way of that,” she said. The Minister also said Sophia would not be left out of development and no resident left dissatisfied. Therefore, the Ministry has taken the decision to engage them in finding solutions to move forward. Meanwhile, some farmers told DPI they are thankful for the compensation and would like to return to the farmlands. Mr. Revon Hoynes said he agreed with the compensation. “They have come to compensation with us, which we agree because fighting is not what we are. We are farmers.”
Another farmer, Mr. Emerson Gilbert said, “I just thankful for it cause we were farming for years and we would still like to know that we could still get we farm and we could still get we land and those things.” Several construction projects are ongoing in the Sophia community which has created hundreds of job opportunities and investments. Currently, some $51 million is being expended for the construction of a multipurpose recreational facility and over $550 million is being used for road works and infrastructural developments. Also, close to 200 moderate, low-income houses are in various phases of construction in a project that will extend all the way to Eccles, East Bank Demerara.
Guyana Revenue Authority Initiates Customs Administration Modernization Consulting Project
to share its experience and know-how. The two countries expect that the consulting project which is expected to be for a duration of eight months will bring shifts in Guyana Customs administration in various fields, including risk management, cargo management and item classification, and contribute to the automation of Guyana’s Customs administration.
On June 4, 2021, in keeping with an aid agreement between Korea Customs Service and the GRA, a delegation of six consultants from KCS visited the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) located in Georgetown and
commenced consultations for the Modernization of the Guyana Customs Administration. The 50-day visit to Guyana is part of an effort to strengthen cooperation between GRA and KCS, and to conclude with the delivery of a final report
which will recommend a future model for Guyana Customs. During the visit, the project team will introduce UNI-PASS, Korea’s e-customs clearance system and hold seminars on Korea’s Customs Administration
Two charged with taxi driver murder, one reportedly confesses
Seyon James
Kenty Bacchus
Two men who were reportedly fingered in the brutal killing of a taxi driver during a robbery and later dumping his body in the Ogle area have been charged and remanded to jail for murder. The two Kenty Bacchus, called ‘Trini’, and Seyon James, called
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‘Lil Alfey’ appeared before Magistrate Rushelle Liverpool at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court and were both not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge. It is alleged that the two on June 30, 2021, at Block 1 Ogle, East Coast Demerara, murdered
53-year-old taxi driver, Kenrick Trim, during the course and furtherance of a robbery The two were later remanded to prison until August 6, 2021. Reports are that the body Trim, of Belfield Housing Scheme; East Coast Demerara, was found just after 9:00 am
the said morning. It was believed that he may have been dumped there with stab wounds and a battered body. An examination of the body found that Trim had multiple stab wounds about his body. There were bloodstains on the mouth and around the nostrils. His car was also reportedly found a short distance away from the body with the key still in
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the ignition and the radio on. It was during the investigation that police then nabbed one suspect who revealed that he had linked up with the other suspect while serving prison time for simple larceny of a cell phone. The confessor then noted that on the day of the incident he was picked up from the bus park and two went to a snackette located at Carmichael Street to purchase something to eat. The confessor reportedly told police that he told the other man that he was in need of a place to stay since he was homeless at the time. Subsequently, after spending some time at the snackette the two then stopped a car that Trim was driving and they both entered.
It was further explained by the confessor that he was seated behind the driver and the other man was seated behind the front passenger seat. He reportedly said that as they got to Ogle one of them grabbed the taxi driver by his neck and choked him “until he passed out.” They then pulled the deceased over to the back seat but he was still moving so one of them dealt the taxi driver several stabs about his body. Shortly after, the two removed the valuables from the man, threw out the body, and later parked the car in another spot. The murder weapon was discharged in some bushes nearby while the two subsequently escaped on foot to a minibus close to the area.
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