Guyana Palace https://www.guyanapalace.com Guyana's Premier's Social Network Mon, 28 Dec 2020 02:06:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.6 https://www.guyanapalace.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-gpv6logo22-32x32.png Guyana Palace https://www.guyanapalace.com 32 32 Man killed after argument over price for tyre repair https://www.guyanapalace.com/man-killed-after-argument-over-price-for-tyre-repair/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 02:06:31 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/man-killed-after-argument-over-price-for-tyre-repair/ Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of 29-year-old David Barclay of Triumph, East Coast Demerara (ECD) who was killed at about 02:00 h on Sunday at Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown. According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Barclay approached the suspect in a bid to have a tyre on his vehicle repaired. When the time came to make the payment, an argument ensued during which the suspect took a knife and slashed a tyre on Barclay’s car. The mother of Barclay’s child was in the car and said he reportedly went to collect an additional $1,000 from her since he was short $700 to pay for fixing the tyre. Barclay collected the money and reportedly returned to the suspect’s car when he was struck down and dragged some feet away. However, the suspect, said to be a mechanic, told police that he was in the process of driving off when Barclay jumped onto his right side front door and held on to him, causing him to lose control and crashed into several vehicles which were parked on the street. Barclay, who was lying motionless on the road, was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The body is at the Hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post mortem. The incident occurred moments after Barclay celebrated his birthday. Go to Source Author: Editor]]>

Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of 29-year-old David Barclay of Triumph, East Coast Demerara (ECD) who was killed at about 02:00 h on Sunday at Durban Street, Lodge, Georgetown.

According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Barclay approached the suspect in a bid to have a tyre on his vehicle repaired.

When the time came to make the payment, an argument ensued during which the suspect took a knife and slashed a tyre on Barclay’s car.

The mother of Barclay’s child was in the car and said he reportedly went to collect an additional $1,000 from her since he was short $700 to pay for fixing the tyre.

Barclay collected the money and reportedly returned to the suspect’s car when he was struck down and dragged some feet away.

However, the suspect, said to be a mechanic, told police that he was in the process of driving off when Barclay jumped onto his right side front door and held on to him, causing him to lose control and crashed into several vehicles which were parked on the street.

Barclay, who was lying motionless on the road, was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The body is at the Hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post mortem.

The incident occurred moments after Barclay celebrated his birthday.

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]]> Government hoping to provide free education at UG by end of 2024—President Ali https://www.guyanapalace.com/government-hoping-to-provide-free-education-at-ug-by-end-of-2024-president-ali/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 01:56:07 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/government-hoping-to-provide-free-education-at-ug-by-end-of-2024-president-ali/ President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday evening announced that his Government is working to provide free education at the University of Guyana by the end of 2024. The Head of State was at the time delivering a virtual address at Guyana’s 50th Republic Awards Ceremony and Cultural Presentation organised by the Guyana Consulate in Canada. President Ali told his audience that his Government is working on creating a 21st-century education system in the country. “We are providing 20,000 scholarships.  We hope to provide free education at the University of Guyana by the end of 2024.  In our Emergency Budget for 2020, we made provisions for doubling the uniform allowance and increasing, by 50%, the cash grant per student from $10,000 to $15,000.  We are committed to increasing this by almost 300% in the coming years.” Despite the difficulties faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the President has prioritised education since entering Office in August. Last week he told residents of the mountainous community of Kato in Region Eight (Potaro–Siparuni), that they will soon receive an Information Communication Technology (ICT) hub in their community, which will provide internet access. The President, who had also announced the re-introduction of the One Laptop Per Family Initiative from 2021 during that visit, again mentioned it this evening as he underscored his Government’s hope of providing all Guyanese students with the necessary tools to prepare themselves for a competitive future. President Ali said that the next decade in Guyana would be transformational in all aspects of development and that all Guyanese will benefit.  He told the audience about the improvements earmarked in health care, infrastructure and agriculture among other areas. “This is just a snapshot of the plans which are unfolding in our country.  We are accelerating the pace at which we do things because we recognise that we need to ensure that the present generation benefits from development.” [Office of the President] Go to Source Author: Editor]]>

President Dr Irfaan Ali on Sunday evening announced that his Government is working to provide free education at the University of Guyana by the end of 2024.

The Head of State was at the time delivering a virtual address at Guyana’s 50th Republic Awards Ceremony and Cultural Presentation organised by the Guyana Consulate in Canada.

President Ali told his audience that his Government is working on creating a 21st-century education system in the country.

“We are providing 20,000 scholarships.  We hope to provide free education at the University of Guyana by the end of 2024.  In our Emergency Budget for 2020, we made provisions for doubling the uniform allowance and increasing, by 50%, the cash grant per student from $10,000 to $15,000.  We are committed to increasing this by almost 300% in the coming years.”

Despite the difficulties faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the President has prioritised education since entering Office in August.

Last week he told residents of the mountainous community of Kato in Region Eight (Potaro–Siparuni), that they will soon receive an Information Communication Technology (ICT) hub in their community, which will provide internet access.

The President, who had also announced the re-introduction of the One Laptop Per Family Initiative from 2021 during that visit, again mentioned it this evening as he underscored his Government’s hope of providing all Guyanese students with the necessary tools to prepare themselves for a competitive future.

President Ali said that the next decade in Guyana would be transformational in all aspects of development and that all Guyanese will benefit.  He told the audience about the improvements earmarked in health care, infrastructure and agriculture among other areas.

“This is just a snapshot of the plans which are unfolding in our country.  We are accelerating the pace at which we do things because we recognise that we need to ensure that the present generation benefits from development.” [Office of the President]

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]]> Four COVID-19 cases from 152 tests https://www.guyanapalace.com/four-covid-19-cases-from-152-tests/ Sun, 27 Dec 2020 21:39:36 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/four-covid-19-cases-from-152-tests/ Persons in downtown Georgetown [Photo: News Room/October 1, 2020] The Ministry of Health on Sunday recorded four new COVID-19 cases from 152 tests, according to the daily COVID-19 dashboard. To date, 6,293 persons have tested positive for the disease. In addition, 28 persons recovered in the past 24hrs bringing the overall total recoveries to 5,680. There are six persons in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 13 persons in institutional isolation and 430 persons on home isolation. Two new deaths were recorded on Saturday moving the toll to 164 since March 11, 2020. There are ten persons in institutional quarantine. Go to Source Author: Editor]]>
Persons in downtown Georgetown [Photo: News Room/October 1, 2020]

The Ministry of Health on Sunday recorded four new COVID-19 cases from 152 tests, according to the daily COVID-19 dashboard.

To date, 6,293 persons have tested positive for the disease.

In addition, 28 persons recovered in the past 24hrs bringing the overall total recoveries to 5,680.

There are six persons in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 13 persons in institutional isolation and 430 persons on home isolation.

Two new deaths were recorded on Saturday moving the toll to 164 since March 11, 2020.

There are ten persons in institutional quarantine.

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]]> 61-year-old man burnt to death in house https://www.guyanapalace.com/61-year-old-man-burnt-to-death-in-house/ Sun, 27 Dec 2020 20:01:46 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/61-year-old-man-burnt-to-death-in-house/ The charred remains was discovered after the fire was extinguished [News Room photo/ December 27, 2020] The charred remains of a 61-year-old man Roy Rajbanse, was on Sunday found in the rubble of his Jackson Creek, East-Berbice Corentyne house. Police said enquiries disclosed that Rajbanse and a farmer of Moleson Creek were consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes outside his house at about 16:00hr on Saturday. Reports are that they both became intoxicated and retired to their residences. The charred remains was discovered after the fire was extinguished [News Room photo/ December 27, 2020] However, at about 6:20hr on Sunday, persons were passing on the access road when they observed a fire at Rajbanse house and raised alarm. They notified the Police and the Guyana Fire Service who responded promptly and immediately went into action and extinguished the fire. Police said subsequently, the charred remains of a human was discovered. The body is presently at the Baileys Funeral Home awaiting a Post Mortem Examination. Further investigation in progress. Go to Source Author: Editor]]>
The charred remains was discovered after the fire was extinguished [News Room photo/ December 27, 2020]

The charred remains of a 61-year-old man Roy Rajbanse, was on Sunday found in the rubble of his Jackson Creek, East-Berbice Corentyne house.

Police said enquiries disclosed that Rajbanse and a farmer of Moleson Creek were consuming alcohol and smoking cigarettes outside his house at about 16:00hr on Saturday.

Reports are that they both became intoxicated and retired to their residences.

The charred remains was discovered after the fire was extinguished [News Room photo/ December 27, 2020]

However, at about 6:20hr on Sunday, persons were passing on the access road when they observed a fire at Rajbanse house and raised alarm. They notified the Police and the Guyana Fire Service who responded promptly and immediately went into action and extinguished the fire.

Police said subsequently, the charred remains of a human was discovered.

The body is presently at the Baileys Funeral Home awaiting a Post Mortem Examination.

Further investigation in progress.

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]]> 28-year-old man shot and killed at Guyhoc park https://www.guyanapalace.com/28-year-old-man-shot-and-killed-at-guyhoc-park/ Sun, 27 Dec 2020 17:31:53 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/28-year-old-man-shot-and-killed-at-guyhoc-park/ Shawn Robinson, 28 years old, succumbed at the Georgetown Public Hospital this morning, moments after he was shot at Guyhoc Park Squatting Area by person(s) unknown. Police in a statement on Sunday said an anonymous call was received at about 18:36hr on Saturday about a shooting at an alleyway at Guyhoc Park; the police was told that the person was taken to the GPHC. According to the statement, a party of police went to the GPHC and found the victim seeking medical attention from a gunshot injury to the left side chest. His condition was regarded as serious and he succumbed on Sunday before any questions could be asked about the perpetrator(s). Investigations are still ongoing. Go to Source Author: Editor]]>

Shawn Robinson, 28 years old, succumbed at the Georgetown Public Hospital this morning, moments after he was shot at Guyhoc Park Squatting Area by person(s) unknown.

Police in a statement on Sunday said an anonymous call was received at about 18:36hr on Saturday about a shooting at an alleyway at Guyhoc Park; the police was told that the person was taken to the GPHC.

According to the statement, a party of police went to the GPHC and found the victim seeking medical attention from a gunshot injury to the left side chest.

His condition was regarded as serious and he succumbed on Sunday before any questions could be asked about the perpetrator(s).

Investigations are still ongoing.

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]]> Man used hammer, knife to kill reputed wife and her young daughter https://www.guyanapalace.com/man-used-hammer-knife-to-kill-reputed-wife-and-her-young-daughter/ Sun, 27 Dec 2020 15:25:12 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/man-used-hammer-knife-to-kill-reputed-wife-and-her-young-daughter/ Police are hunting for a man who murdered his 34-year-old spouse, Tara Krishnaran, and her 11-year-old daughter at Princess Street, Lodge, Georgetown, using a knife and a hammer. The Police said wounds were discovered to the back of the woman’s head, left side temple and left side of the face; the child had a wound about six inches in length to her neck and what appeared to be blood on her private parts. The incident occurred between 20:00hrs on December 25, 2020 and 21:00hrs on December 26. Police said the trio lives with the woman’s father; he told investigators that the couple were involved in an argument at about 17:30hrs on December 25 and a fight ensued. The man said he went to bed since fights between the couple were a normal occurrence. The older man said he woke up at about 08:00 h on Boxing Day but did not check on his daughter, thinking that she went to work and took her child as is customary. However, at about 20:30hrs, the man said he decided to check to his daughter’s room. It was then that he made the gruesome discovery. He saw his daughter lying motionless on a bed and granddaughter on the floor. Police were called to the scene and a blood-stained hammer and knife were retrieved. The bodies are currently at the Lyken’s Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem. Investigations are ongoing. Go to Source Author: Editor]]>

Police are hunting for a man who murdered his 34-year-old spouse, Tara Krishnaran, and her 11-year-old daughter at Princess Street, Lodge, Georgetown, using a knife and a hammer.

The Police said wounds were discovered to the back of the woman’s head, left side temple and left side of the face; the child had a wound about six inches in length to her neck and what appeared to be blood on her private parts.

The incident occurred between 20:00hrs on December 25, 2020 and 21:00hrs on December 26.

Police said the trio lives with the woman’s father; he told investigators that the couple were involved in an argument at about 17:30hrs on December 25 and a fight ensued.

The man said he went to bed since fights between the couple were a normal occurrence.

The older man said he woke up at about 08:00 h on Boxing Day but did not check on his daughter, thinking that she went to work and took her child as is customary.

However, at about 20:30hrs, the man said he decided to check to his daughter’s room. It was then that he made the gruesome discovery. He saw his daughter lying motionless on a bed and granddaughter on the floor.

Police were called to the scene and a blood-stained hammer and knife were retrieved.

The bodies are currently at the Lyken’s Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem.

Investigations are ongoing.

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]]> Cop struck down man with ATV https://www.guyanapalace.com/cop-struck-down-man-with-atv/ Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:01:00 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/cop-struck-down-man-with-atv/ A 45-year-old man of Back Street Den-Amstel West Coast Demerara (WCD) is nursing injuries to his leg after he was struck down by an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) driven by a Police Constable, also of Den Amstel. Police said Constable Lyle was driving the ATV belonging to the Guyana Police Force at about 17:00hrs on Christmas Day on the Den Amstel public road when he lost control and crashed into Shawn Peters. Initial enquiries revealed that Constable Lyle was speeding on the western side of the road while Peters was also walking on that side of the road. The Cop told investigators that the ATV developed a problem causing him to lose control and ran off the road where he collided with Peters. The pedestrian fell onto the road way and received injuries to his leg; he was picked up in a conscious state by an ambulance and taken to Leonora Cottage Hospital where he was treated and sent away. Constable Lyle was given a breathalyzer test which shows that he had .14 & .15 micrograms of alcohol in his system. Investigations are ongoing Go to Source Author: Editor]]>

A 45-year-old man of Back Street Den-Amstel West Coast Demerara (WCD) is nursing injuries to his leg after he was struck down by an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) driven by a Police Constable, also of Den Amstel.

Police said Constable Lyle was driving the ATV belonging to the Guyana Police Force at about 17:00hrs on Christmas Day on the Den Amstel public road when he lost control and crashed into Shawn Peters.

Initial enquiries revealed that Constable Lyle was speeding on the western side of the road while Peters was also walking on that side of the road.

The Cop told investigators that the ATV developed a problem causing him to lose control and ran off the road where he collided with Peters.

The pedestrian fell onto the road way and received injuries to his leg; he was picked up in a conscious state by an ambulance and taken to Leonora Cottage Hospital where he was treated and sent away.

Constable Lyle was given a breathalyzer test which shows that he had .14 & .15 micrograms of alcohol in his system.

Investigations are ongoing

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]]> 97 persons recover from COVID-19; no new cases https://www.guyanapalace.com/97-persons-recover-from-covid-19-no-new-cases/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 21:53:26 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/97-persons-recover-from-covid-19-no-new-cases/ Persons in downtown Georgetown (Photo: News Room/December 16, 2020) A total of 97 persons have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 24hrs while no new cases were detected. The Ministry of Health’s dashboard reported that 30 tests were conducted. There are now 5,652 recoveries from a total of 6,289 cases. There are seven persons in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 452 persons in home isolation and 16 institutional isolation. To date, 162 persons have died from the pandemic. Go to Source Author: Editor]]>
Persons in downtown Georgetown (Photo: News Room/December 16, 2020)

A total of 97 persons have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 24hrs while no new cases were detected.

The Ministry of Health’s dashboard reported that 30 tests were conducted.

There are now 5,652 recoveries from a total of 6,289 cases.

There are seven persons in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), 452 persons in home isolation and 16 institutional isolation.

To date, 162 persons have died from the pandemic.

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]]> Cop shot by ‘Team Diamond crew’ during robbery https://www.guyanapalace.com/cop-shot-by-team-diamond-crew-during-robbery/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 20:22:40 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/cop-shot-by-team-diamond-crew-during-robbery/ A 21-year-old Police Constable of Buxton, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D.) is currently nursing a single gunshot wound to his upper right-side back after he was reportedly shot and robbed on Saturday morning. Police said James Gordon, who is stationed at the Port Kaituma Station, went to a party at of Middle Walk, Buxton at about 23:00hr on Friday. There, he was approached by a man whom he had a previous misunderstanding with and seven other men –all belonging to a group Police described as ‘Team Diamond Crew.’ They attacked him and dealt him several cuffs and kicks about his body. The men relieved Gordon of three gold chains valued at $300,000 and a cellphone valued at $120,000. Gordon reportedly ran away but alleged that the men pulled out firearms and discharged several rounds in his direction. He was shot to the upper right side of his back and lost consciousness. Gordon was picked up and rushed to the GPHC where he is presently receiving treatment. Investigations are still ongoing. Go to Source Author: Editor]]>

A 21-year-old Police Constable of Buxton, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D.) is currently nursing a single gunshot wound to his upper right-side back after he was reportedly shot and robbed on Saturday morning.

Police said James Gordon, who is stationed at the Port Kaituma Station, went to a party at of Middle Walk, Buxton at about 23:00hr on Friday.

There, he was approached by a man whom he had a previous misunderstanding with and seven other men –all belonging to a group Police described as ‘Team Diamond Crew.’ They attacked him and dealt him several cuffs and kicks about his body.

The men relieved Gordon of three gold chains valued at $300,000 and a cellphone valued at $120,000.

Gordon reportedly ran away but alleged that the men pulled out firearms and discharged several rounds in his direction.

He was shot to the upper right side of his back and lost consciousness.

Gordon was picked up and rushed to the GPHC where he is presently receiving treatment.

Investigations are still ongoing.

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]]> 34-year-old critical following Berbice accident https://www.guyanapalace.com/34-year-old-critical-following-berbice-accident/ Sat, 26 Dec 2020 18:59:38 +0000 https://www.guyanapalace.com/34-year-old-critical-following-berbice-accident/ A 34-year-old Welder of Mc Rae Street Rosignol Village, West Coast Berbice (WCB) is in a critical state at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital following an accident on Friday. Police said Sunil Seeram was speeding in his motorcar #PXX4540 on the #10 Public Road at around 13:00hr on Christmas Day when he lost control of the car as he was negotiating a turn. The vehicle ended up on the northern side of the road about one hundred feet off the roadway in a large clump of bushes before coming to a halt. Seeram was removed in an unconscious state and taken to the Fort Wellington Public Hospital where he was examined and treated by a doctor on duty who transferred him to New Amsterdam Public Hospital His condition is regarded as critical. An investigation is ongoing. Go to Source Author: Editor]]>

A 34-year-old Welder of Mc Rae Street Rosignol Village, West Coast Berbice (WCB) is in a critical state at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital following an accident on Friday.

Police said Sunil Seeram was speeding in his motorcar #PXX4540 on the #10 Public Road at around 13:00hr on Christmas Day when he lost control of the car as he was negotiating a turn.

The vehicle ended up on the northern side of the road about one hundred feet off the roadway in a large clump of bushes before coming to a halt.

Seeram was removed in an unconscious state and taken to the Fort Wellington Public Hospital where he was examined and treated by a doctor on duty who transferred him to New Amsterdam Public Hospital

His condition is regarded as critical.

An investigation is ongoing.

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