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Trio remanded for possession of cocaine Jul 09, 2024 Court Stories, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – The three men who were found with several parcels of cocaine on Thursday were on Monday remanded to prison when they appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. Remanded: Rawle Hoyte Remanded: Quacy Joseph The trio was arrested at Shell Gas station on Vlissengen Road, Georgetown after officers of the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) found them in a Toyota Premio car with 5.672 kilograms of cocaine. Forty-four-year-old Joel Hodge a Security Guard of Charlotte Street, Kingston; 52-year-old Rawle Hoyte, a Chef of Sandy Babb Street, Kitty and 40-year-old Quacy Joseph, a Veterinarian of 79 5th Field, Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara (ECD) appeared before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty who read the charge to them. They all pleaded not guilty. Attorney Stacy Gooding represented the trio and told the court that Joseph, the driver of the rented car, and Hodge were on their way to the gym but stopped at the gas station to make some purchases. Remanded: Joel Hodge Joseph then contacted Hoyte saying that the air conditioning of the car needed to be fixed. Hoyte arrived at the gas station accompanied by a technician, carrying a box supposedly containing the AC unit. The technician began inspecting the air conditioning compressor while Joseph and Hodge stayed in the car. Upon exiting the vehicle, Joseph noticed the technician fleeing from the car, leaving behind the box. Gooding told the court that her clients had no knowledge of the parcels and requested reasonable bail. However, the CANU prosecutor objected to bail on the grounds that officers saw the three suspects inside the vehicle at the time of their arrival, and an opened cardboard box was found in the back seat of the car containing four brick like parcels of suspected cocaine. Officers also found an additional parcel outside the box in the back seat of the car. The prosecutor also objected to bail on the grounds that the interception between the officers and suspects was captured on body cam footage. The court was also informed that the investigations are completed. Bail was denied and the trio is scheduled to return to court on July 31, 2024 for disclosures. Related Similar Articles

Guyana records close to 9000 HIV cases, majority virally suppressed – Health Minister Jul 09, 2024 News Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony Kaieteur News – The Ministry of Health has recorded close to 9000 cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), majority of which are virally suppressed, following insistent treatment and intervention taken by the health sector. Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, made this disclosure on Friday during the national launch of the Lymphatic Filarias is Elimination Campaign for Regions Three and Four, which was held at the Carmel Secondary School, Charlestown. In its effort to reduce the burden of infectious diseases, the Health Minister asserted that the Health sector has gone a far way in the treatment of HIV patients. “Once we continue to treat people, it means that they will be living even longer. So, you would see that we have around 9,000 people living with HIV but what is remarkable is that most of those people are virally suppressed,” Minister Anthony said. Virally suppressed means the inability to transfer the virus to another person while the viral load is the measure of a number of viral particles present in HIV in an individual’s bloodstream. Taking this into account the Minister continued, “…So it means that you (Health sector) are very effective in managing these patients and we hope that the trend continues and people continue to come in to take their treatment, go do their test and so forth.” Furthermore, the Minister also revealed he is confident that the prevalence of Hepatitis C will be reduced. He explained, “So up to a year… a year and a half ago persons who were infected by Hepatitis C were not able to get treatment and the simple reason being that the treatment was too costly.” According to the minister, initially the treatment cost about US $80,000 which was then broken down to about US $20,000. Currently, he noted that it’s approximately US $2,000 if it is to be bought from the manufacturer. “However, through a partnership that we have with the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), they have been able to buy these medicines in bulk and we have been able to access these medicines from them. We are getting them at less than US $120 for a patient…So, what we now have is about 42 persons who have been cured of Hepatitis C,” Minister Anthony said. Meanwhile, in the case of Tuberculosis (TB), the minister revealed that the health ministry has moved from recording 500 cases per year to 300 cases as of last year. The health minister asserted that the interventions that have since been made will continue to be used to ensure the downward trend. “So, over the last couple of years we have seen a clear distinction with how we are managing persons with different types of infections and that is very important because we want to reduce this burden of infectious diseases in our country,” the health minister stressed. Related Similar Articles

EPA’s role must expand to develop economic models for biodiversity, ecological services – President Ali Jul 09, 2024 News DPI – President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has emphasised the significance of expanding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) role to include regulatory oversight and the development of ecological and climate services. Empowered by the Environmental Protection Act, the EPA plays a crucial role in supervising environmental activities, issuing permits for development projects, and enforcing regulations, positioning itself as a cornerstone of the nation’s development. While discussions are underway on the economy’s diversification through the oil and gas, manufacturing, and industrial sectors, climate services must be seen as vital components of the country’s economic evolution. For this reason, the head of state emphasised the importance of creating economic models and frameworks, urging the EPA to take on this responsibility and develop the necessary abilities to advance these services. He was at the time delivering the feature address Sunday evening, at the agency’s 28th Anniversary Dinner and Awards Ceremony. “There is no modelling as yet globally…We have to do a lot of this thinking work, we’ll have to do a lot of this theoretical work…We have already committed to the world that we are going to take on this responsibility, and that would require the EPA, in its policy orientation, to develop this ability so that we can move one step forward,” President Ali underscored. In addition to enforcing laws and regulations, President Ali urged EPA employees to embrace innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge acquisition in its mandate. “When you’re at the centre of everything, you have to be aware and the only way you can be aware is by continuous learning, continuous knowledge, and importantly, the love for reading. Reading and understanding where our country is going,” he stressed. President Ali reiterated the government’s commitment to sustainable development, as outlined in the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030, which has positioned Guyana as a leader in forest and biodiversity conservation. He also highlighted their strategic plan to revitalise and maintain the “green parks” through modernisation efforts, to promote this model on an international scale. “We are also aligning a lot of our environmental standards and changes to the legislation now with those of the U.S because, in our strategic discussions, the type of development that is taking place in the Western Hemisphere requires an alignment in terms of our regulations and our law. We are still on this journey of finding the best practices but we also have an opportunity to showcase best practices that originate out of Guyana,” he stated. Meanwhile, President Ali congratulated the awardees for their outstanding work at the EPA, while emphasising the responsibility they are entrusted with in overseeing, regulating, and monitoring development projects. According to him, the event serves as a celebration, as well as an opportunity to understand where the agency is headed in the future. Related Similar Articles

If yuh don’t laugh, yuh gan cry! Jul 09, 2024 Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Kaieteur News – Dem Boys Seh, Cheddi J gettin fancy. We build brand new airport. Big, shiny, fancy airport. But guess what? Only passengers can go through the doors. Imagine dat! If yuh na flying, yuh stay outside like yuh waiting for bus. In arrivals and departures, same story. Yuh cyaan go in. Just stay behind de glass, wave yuh hand, and hope yuh family see yuh. Is like we back in de days when yuh used to peep through window to see who visiting. Now, we peep through glass wall. Progress, right? Dem other countries got it right. Passengers and no passengers walk around free. Buy a drink, grab a bite. De airport making money off dem concession stands. But na we! We build fancy airport and treat public like second-class citizens. Only travelers allowed inside. Everybody else, wait outside. And in de arrivals area? Is a real joke. Yuh family come home after long trip. Yuh excited to see dem. But no, stand outside, behind a rail. But here’s de best part. If yuh need use de washroom, is inside de terminal. So yuh could go in fuh use de washrooms but yuh can’t go in to help granny fetch she bag. If this na joke, cut me and see if I got blood. All dis fancy talk bout modern airport. But we cyaan even get de basics right. Dem boys seh is like we trying to break world record fuh joke. Maybe we should start charging people to look through de glass. Call it ‘Window Viewing Fee’. We might make enough money to build another terminal. Talk half. Leff half. Related Similar Articles

Queen’s College, Kwakwani, Bishops’ High triumph in YBG NSBF finals Jul 09, 2024 Sports Kwakwani Secondary Girl’s U14 Basketball team exhibiting first place trophy in presence of coach and support staff at the conclusion of YBG NSBF final. – MVP is Carmelo ManSonHing Kaieteur Sports – The 2024 season of the National Schools Basketball Festival (NSBF) concluded in spectacular fashion with three nail-biting finals, showcasing the immense talent among the Under 14 and 18 age groups. Organised by Youth Basketball Guyana, the action jumped off at the National Gymnasium on Saturday, the event saw Queen’s College U14 Boys, Kwakwani Secondary U14 Girls, and The Bishops’ High U18 Boys emerge as champions in their respective divisions. In a heart-stopping finish, Queen’s College clinched the Boy’s U14 title with a narrow 55-53 victory over Berbice High School. Darren Dublin led QC with an impressive 22 points, ensuring his team maintained control throughout the game. Jared Boucher contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds, while Anfernee Cummings also added 10 points. Despite a stellar 29-point performance from Berbice’s Avion Kesney, his team fell short. Kesney’s remarkable shooting earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The Bishops’ High School crowned U18 YBG NSBF champions. The Girl’s U14 final mirrored the excitement of the boy’s match, with Kwakwani Secondary edging out President’s College 24-22. Sherese Leacock and Malia Samuels scored 8 and 5 points, respectively, leading Kwakwani to victory. Akeelah Campbell of President’s College was the top scorer with 10 points. Sherese Leacock’s consistent performance throughout the Festival rightfully earned her the MVP award. Queen’s College U14 Boys’ crowned YBG NSBF 2024 champions. The bar was raised not so long after, as YBG brought the curtains down with the U18 Boy’s final. The Bishops’ High School brought it home this year by overcoming, defending champions Kwakwani Secondary with a commanding 71-60 win. Carmelo ManSonHing delivered an outstanding double-double, scoring 41 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, securing the championship for Bishops’. Colwyn Stephens supported with 10 points and 18 rebounds. Despite Cordel Hoyte’s 35 points and 9 rebounds, Kwakwani couldn’t keep pace. ManSonHing’s exceptional play throughout the tournament was rewarded with the MVP award. The successful Festival was made possible by sponsors Edward B. Beharry Ltd, G-Boats, and KFC Guyana, highlighting their commitment to fostering young basketball talent in the country. Related Similar Articles

Guyana’s Junior Squash Team finishes second-place at CASA Championships Jul 09, 2024 Sports GSA Head, David Fernandes with the team in the BVI as they secured another second-place finish Junior CASA championship. Kaieteur Sports – Guyana’s junior squash team clinched a commendable second-place finish at the 2024 Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships, wrapping up a week of intense competition as silver medalist at the Tortola Sports Club in British Virgin Island. Barbados emerged as the champions for the second consecutive year. The final day of the competition witnessed a triumphant moment for Guyana’s boys’ team, who secured the bronze medal in the team segment with a resounding 4-0 victory over the British Virgin Islands. Nicholas Verwey, Michael Alphonso, Zion Hickerson, and Justin Goberdhan each delivered dominant performances, showcasing their prowess on the court. In the girls’ team event, Guyana claimed fifth place after a convincing win against St. Vincent in the play-off. Leading the charge were Emily Fung-A-Fat and Safirah Sumner, with Kaylee Lowe clinching the decisive point to secure the victory. Guyana’s success extended to the doubles category as well. The mixed doubles pair of Verwey and Avery Arjoon captured the gold medal, while the boys’ duo of Alphonso Jr. and Mohryan Baksh earned silver. Lowe and Sumner also demonstrated excellent teamwork, finishing joint third in the girls’ doubles event. The Squash team along with officials and supporters take a photo op. (Newsroom photo) Individually, Guyana’s athletes shone brightly, returning home with a total of 12 medals, including nine individual accolades. Verwey claimed gold in the U-19 category, while Arjoon triumphed in the U-15 division. These achievements, along with the medals won in the boys’ and girls’ team events and the mixed doubles competition, underscored the depth of talent within Guyana’s junior squash ranks. Looking ahead, Guyana is set to host the Senior CASA Championships from August 17-25, an event that promises to bring more thrilling squash action and an opportunity for the nation’s senior players to build on the juniors’ impressive achievements. Related Similar Articles