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Monthly Archives: January 2015

GUYANA: Buxtonian climbing Canada’s drama industry

Last Updated on Sunday, 4 January 2015, 9:35 by GxMedia When Guyanese journalist and actor, John Philips looks back at 2014, he certainly feels a sense of accomplishment that he is climbing the performing arts ladder relatively quickly in Canada. Using his training, experience and exposure in his homeland, this proud Buxtonian has not only taken his craft to Guyanese ...

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Technical problems caused Dynamic Airways’ Christmas delays

Last Updated on Sunday, 4 January 2015, 1:00 by GxMedia Guyana government aviation officials have said that Dynamic Airways’ recent flight delays and a cancellation during the Christmas peak season were due to technical problems with one of its planes. “They had a similar problem, as they had prior to this one with the navigational computer being burnt again so ...

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AFC proposes secret talks accord with APNU on pro-democracy alliance

Last Updated on Sunday, 4 January 2015, 0:07 by GxMedia The Alliance For Change (AFC) on Saturday disclosed that it has handed A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) an agreement for the two organisations to hold secret talks on a proposed pro-democracy alliance but Opposition Leader, David Granger maintained that his coalition could not sign the accord without knowing the ...

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Several injured after jilted lover sets house ablaze

Last Updated on Saturday, 3 January 2015, 20:03 by GxMedia A jilted lover set ablaze a house in Sophia late Friday night, leaving three persons seriously burnt and several others injured after they jumped from the burning building. The incident occurred at 636 ‘C’ Field, Sophia, Greater Georgetown. Hospitalised in a critical condition is 68-year old Clifford Sampson.  Also injured ...

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Guyana Fire Service promotions

Last Updated on Saturday, 3 January 2015, 11:38 by GxMedia Approval has been granted for the following Substantive Appointments in theGuyana Fire Service with effect from the dates states against their respectivenames:AS DIVISIONAL OFFICERStation Officer Compton Sparman – from 1st June 2013AS STATION OFFICER1. Sub Officer Debbie Stephenson – from 1st June 20132. Sub Officer Aubrey Hardy – from 1st ...

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Guyana Prison Service promotions announced

Last Updated on Saturday, 3 January 2015, 11:26 by GxMedia Approval has been granted for the Substantive Appointments within the Guyana Prison Service with effect from 3rd December 2014: AS SENIOR SUPERINTENDET OF PRISONS Mr. Gladwin Samuels – Superintendent of Prisons AS SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS 1. Mr. Nicklon Elliot – Assistant Superintendent of Prisons 2. Mr. Kevin Pilgrim – Assistant Superintendent ...

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Police promotions announced

Last Updated on Saturday, 3 January 2015, 10:41 by GxMedia The following promotions have been approved by the Police Service Commission: a) AS ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER i) Senior Superintendent C. Hicken ii) Senior Superintendent L. James iii) Senior Superintendent C. Chapman b) AS SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT i) Superintendent R. Andreis-Junor ii) Superintendent R. Budhram iii) Superintendent E. Watts iv) Superintendent C. Brutus ...

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GUYANA: Ground search for missing plane intensifies

Last Updated on Friday, 2 January 2015, 23:52 by GxMedia The search and rescue team looking for small plane that went missing almost one week ago has intensified its ground search in rough terrain and thick jungle, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said in a statement. “Based on information received, the RCC identified further areas of interest in the ...

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APNU should lead pro-democracy alliance – Granger

Last Updated on Friday, 2 January 2015, 23:36 by GxMedia Chairman of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), David Granger on Friday strongly suggested that his parliamentary coalition should lead the broad-based pro-democracy alliance being proposed by the Alliance For Change (AFC). Granger reasoned that the APNU should play the lead role because it commands larger political support than the ...

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Alleged slap by presidential guard criminal- Felix

Last Updated on Friday, 2 January 2015, 23:07 by GxMedia Shadow Home Affairs Minister, Winston Felix says the alleged assault of John Adams by a Presidential Guard during President Donald Ramotar’s visit to Aishalton on December 3– whether it was a ‘school boy tap’ or a slap- was criminal and should be followed by criminal charges or some form of ...

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