The Canadian High Commission and the Guyana Press Association on Saturday concluded a two-day workshop aimed at getting the ground work started for the preparation of a Media Code of Conduct for Guyana,Cheap Jerseys From China, but the State media boycotted the event.The participants of the workshop queried as to their absence and were informed that it was as a result of a deliberate decision to not attend.The workshop examined the media code of conduct that governed the press coverage of the 2006 national elections along with that of the Association of Caribbean Broadcasters, the code of practice of the Media Complaints Council of Trinidad and Tobago and that of the British Broadcasting Corporation among others.The workshop also benefited by input from Ian Alexander,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys, a Canadian Broadcast Policy Consultant, Lawrence Latchmansingh, a Democratic Development Expert,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, Dr Paloma Mohamed,Cheap World Cup Jerseys 2018, the Director of the Centre for Communication Studies at the University of Guyana,Jerseys Wholesale, Wesley Gibbings,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, the President of the Association of Caribbean Media Workers as well as the two independent media referees that were in Guyana during the Coverage of the 2006 national elections; Wyvlon Gager and Lennox Grant.Following the two days of extensive deliberations, it was agreed that there is a need for the self regulation of media practices in Guyana which will not only set out the parameters within which the media will operate but will raise the professional standards of the media corps in Guyana.It was also agreed that a committee be established to realise the mandate of the workshop and prepare a draft media code of conduct which will then be advocated for by the various media houses for each to sign on to.It was also the hope that selling the idea to the State media will also be vigorously pursued.The committee to be established has been mandated to complete the draft by November 15.

In observance of Blindness Awareness Month, the Guyana Society for the Blind and the Guyana Blind Cricket Association (GBSA) sponsored a sensitisation workshop on the Disability Act 2010. The event was held at the Guyana Society for the Blind office, 46 High Street, Georgetown. Support came from Volunteer Service Organisation (VSO).The workshop attracted 35 visually impaired persons who were enlightened to the contents of the Disabilities Act 2010. There were three facilitators at the event, Ganesh Singh, Cecil Morris and Theresa Pemberton.A session was conducted on what the Disability Act 2010 entails. The National Commission on Disability (NCD) produced a simplified version of the Act which underscored seven key rights areas,Wholesale NHL Jerseys, these are; employment, education,Cheap Jerseys, health, accessibility, recreational,China Jerseys Cheap, independent life and political rights.During the session a module was used and there were discussions,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, while there was role play to help participants to fully understand their rights.In addition to the workshop, during the month the GBSA and the Guyana Society for the Blind are hosting a series of activities,Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, including an outreach programme in Linden,NFL Jerseys Supply, a domino competition and a grand fun day. Another planned activity is a chain of canes around the Public Building on May 31.Throughout the month, various teams of visually impaired persons and volunteers will be paying awareness visits to schools, taxi services and other business places around the city. Teams will also be on radio programmes and there will be an extensive coverage in both the print and electronic media.The Guyana Society for the Blind was established in 1950 but was made legal on October 8, 1955 and is sustained by its own fundraiser and a subvention from the Government.

Head of the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) Bishop Juan Edghill yesterday expressed regret that an issue that could have been addressed through moral suasion, and by applying alternative dispute resolution techniques, has now become a matter in the public domain.Edghill was referring to the issue of the Fazia’s Collections’ chain of stores being accused of discrimination against Chinese in Guyana, by refusing them entry to the stores.Bishop Juan EdghillHe said that since the matter has come in the public domain it must now be dealt with publicly.“I will not, as Chairman of the ERC,Cheap Jerseys Online, be intimidated by any hired pen, whether it’s a columnist, a letter-writer with a smear campaign…” Referring to an article written by KN columnist Freddie Kissoon on May 21st, Edghill stated that “…I am convinced we have pens for hire.”Edghill stated quite clearly that he “…will not be cowered into a corner by any legal manoeuvrings by any attorney in this country,Jerseys NFL China,” adding that nobody’s wealth is enough to buy his integrity.Referring to a letter from the owner of the store published yesterday,Wholesale China Jerseys, Edghill stated that there were a number of inaccuracies, which showed a deliberate attempt to change the facts as they occurred.While the ERC received complaints that Fazia’s Collection were turning away Chinese nationals from their stores, Terry Anderson,Wholesale Jerseys China, the registered owner states that during August, 2009, Chinese persons had entered his store and started taking photographs indiscriminately. Objections by Andersons proved futile, and the situation continued with more persons of Chinese ethnicity coming to the store and doing the same thing.The photographs were taken of the price tags and brand name of the items for sale.Anderson stated that he subsequently placed signs in the stores stating that no photographs were allowed. However the situation continued.According to the ERC Chairman, “It was when one of Mr. Anderson’s staff was about to physically remove a Chinese from the premises, that one of the investigators took out a camera to take out the photograph, that there was an objection and a confrontation.”Edghill stated that at that stage he was informed of what was taking place, and made his way to the store thinking that the matter could have been sorted out right there and then.The ERC head pointed out that Anderson stated the ERC Chairman entered the store and started taking photographs. Edghill is maintaining that this is not so.Edghill charged Anderson with discrediting the ERC,Jerseys Wholesale, and distorting the truth through a “hired pen”, Freddie Kissoon. He added that Kissoon had called the ERC claiming to be the representative of Fazia’s and “…fishing for information.”The ERC Head stated that he asked Kissoon to put his questions in writing and he would respond accordingly. This was never done.Edghill stated that the ERC felt that since it was the first time that something like this was brought to their attention,Cheap Jerseys From China, “…we could get them to meet in a round table to talk through the issue, about the way forward….but it seems that Anderson feels that he could … discredit a constitutional body by various manoeuvres…using a hired pen and legal manoeuvrings so he could get away with his mischief against the Chinese.”

President David Granger’s Boats, Buses and Bicycles or ‘Three Bs’ Programme,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, grew by another school boat, which was donated by Charity Fisherman, Mr. Kumar Lallbachan.President Granger commissioned the David G V, on Wednesday. The Boats, Buses and Bicycles Programme is designed to provide transportation for riverain children to get to school.Mr. Lallbachan said that he decided to make the donation after hearing numerous complaints from parents of the region about being unable to get their children to school due to the high cost of transportation.President Granger said that this gift to the children of Guyana was the best Christmas gift he could have received.He used the opportunity to call on businesses and all Guyanese to pledge to do all they could to ensure that every child get to school.“That is the spirit of [being] Guyanese. Giving these boats is a public good; it is not a matter of supporting one party or another party. I want to see that we as a community, not as a government, not as a political party,China Jerseys, as a community, let us take responsibility to ensure that all those children get to school,” he said.Speaking on the need to reduce inequalities, he said,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, “If children in one part of the country can get to school, if children can get access to a good education, to meals, transportation, it means that all other children must get similar access.We can’t do it overnight but we can’t have any children being left behind.”The President emphasised that the development of Guyana is hinged on his Every Child in School Policy.“I am sure that if Guyanese got their children to school this country would turn around in no time at all.? Poverty would be eliminated. Inequalities would be removed.We’d have roads; we’d have bridges; we’d have culverts; we’d have better airports, stronger regions if we had an educated population.“Right now more than 4000 children drop out of school every year.As President, I cannot have that,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys,” he said.Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally, who has been instrumental in organising the ‘Three Bs’ programme, said that the response from the business community has been significant.“Many people are excited with the coming of David Granger as President of this country and they are enthused about his programme… I think this has really caught on [with] many of the Guyanese business people and they have been coming forward very excited about the programme and really wanting to contribute,Cheap NFL Jerseys China,” she said.The Minister explained that the boat that was commissioned on Wednesday is intended to serve the children of the Upper Pomeroon.? Previously a smaller boat had been commissioned for that area, but it was too small to meet the needs of those communities.That boat has since been sent to serve communities in the Demerara River in Region Ten.Minister Ally said that the programme is continuing to grow even as Government calls on more Guyanese and businesses to come on board.Another boat,Wholesale NBA Jerseys, the David G VI, will soon be commissioned for the Canje River.Under the programme also, bicycles have been donated to children in Lethem, Region Nine and Sophia in Georgetown, while children in Mabaruma are expected to soon benefit from similar donations.The Minister said that a number of buses will be commissioned in January, under the programme.The ‘Three Bs’ initiative was born when President Granger visited the Pomeroon and a father told him of the high cost of getting his children to school at Charity by boat.Following that the President on his birthday, on July 15, 2015, called for school boat donations to ensure children can get to school.The David G V cost $1.4 million. Mr. Lallbachan coordinated with three other businessmen from the area to purchase the outboard engine.

The Ministry of Human Services and Social Security will be offering drug rehabilitation to all drug addicts who are among the homeless persons it picks up off of the street and place in shelters.This was disclosed by the Human Services Minister, Priya Manickchand who told media operatives that they will also be offered skills training as well as medical attention whilst they are present in the facilities.She noted that from a non-medical perspective, a good 70 per cent of the persons picked up are addicted to something or another.Human Services Minister, Priya Manickchand rounding up some of the homeless persons recently.She noted that the Ministry will be collaborating with the University of Guyana to have some of its students work one on one with the individuals.? She emphasised that they will be supervised by professionals.According to Manickchand, the Ministry though providing the funds,jerseys cheap nfl, will be collaborating with Non-Governmental Organisations which provide the same services to assist.Manickchand added that the Ministry will be persistent in its campaign to rid the streets of the indigent.Only recently Head of State,Cheap Jerseys, Bharrat Jagdeo, stated that although the government is doing its best to combat the drug trade in Guyana, enough is not being done at the state level to effectively deal with the drug addicts.During a press conference held at the Office of the President on Friday, President Jagdeo said that for the past two to three years, he has been giving grants to the Salvation Army so that the institution can improve on their rehabilitation programmes.“I hope we can increase and work with other NGO’s to ensure that people have a second chance in life, because anyone can make a mistake and start using drugs. We are not doing enough to deal with that,” the Head of State said.He explained that a recent report from the United Kingdom revealed that the UK has the highest drug use in the world,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, as over a million people are said to be using drugs.As it relates to Guyana’s fight with the drug trade, President Jagdeo noted that there are few countries in the hemisphere that usually polygraph their narcotics unit twice in six months and get rid of the people who fail.“No other country in this hemisphere I can think of has done this and in the last polygraph exercise, we extended it from CANU to the Police Narcotics Unit and to the airport.Clearly it shows a strong commitment on the part of the government to ensure that the people who work in these agencies are clean. That’s the best I can do and provide them with the resources.”He added that if Guyana had access to more resources,Discount Football Jerseys, then it may have been able to better patrol the waters, and also be able to have radar coverage over the entire country,Jerseys NFL China, along with flying police to all the borders.However, according to the President, all of these things cannot be done at this time,Wholesale China Jerseys, but the administration is utilising the resources available to the best of its capabilities.

Murder accused Fazal ‘Mongoose’ Mohamed, also called ‘Boy’, 23,Cheap Soccer Jerseys, of No. 67 Village, Corentyne,Guilty: Fazal “Mongoose” MohamedBerbice has finally pleaded guilty to murdering a seven-year-old lad. This was his third trial.Mohamed is accused of murdering Saheed ‘Buddy’ Muknauth,China NFL Jerseys, also called “Shiam” of Number 68 Squatting Area, Corentyne Berbice on August 20,NFL Jerseys Outlet, 2012.? Mohamed who was on trial for murder indicated to the court through his lawyer, Attorney at Law,Cheap Jerseys From China, Raymond Alli, that he wanted to take a certain course of action in the matter and pleaded not guilty of murder,Cheap Jerseys From China Outlet, but guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter when he appeared in the Berbice High Court on Thursday before Justice Brassington Reynolds.The indictment was read by State Prosecutor Assistant Director of Public Prosecution Judith Gildharie-Mursalin.Justice Reynolds then ordered that a probation report be presented on Monday when the accused is expected to return for his trial.According to information, Mohamed who is well known to the family had allegedly taken the child from his home to buy food. He was reportedly the last person seen with the lad on the day he disappeared.Muknauth’s body was discovered at the back of a rice mill in a pond in a clump of bushes some two days after. ?His body was nude,Wholesale Jerseys Authentic, face up and in an advanced state of decomposition. ?An on-the-spot post mortem was done by the doctor who gave the cause of death as multiple injuries.The matter had stirred anger among Guyanese for its very brutality and conditions under which theKilled: Saheed Muknauthchildren lived.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has recommended that no charges be laid against Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys for the shooting of a policeman on duty.Acting Police Commissioner, Henry Greene disclosed yesterday that the file on the matter has been returned to the police with the recommendation that Gilhuys should not be charged.“I have to see the file,NFL Jerseys Outlet, I have to see what the DPP has written, I haven’t seen the file,” Greene stated.Two months ago Magistrate Gilhuys opened fire on the policeman,Cheap NFL Jerseys, Corporal Mark George who was part of a patrol that had stopped to investigate a parked tinted vehicle on Woolford Avenue.It was reported that the Magistrate and another person was in the vehicle when the uniformed police rank approached it.George was shot in the right side of his back and the bullet exited the abdomen,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, but not before damaging a few vital organs, including his kidney.A decision on whether or not to charge Gilhuys was delayed when the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) requested additional information.When asked why advice was being sought on all the possible charges facing the magistrate,Wholesale Jerseys Online, Acting Commissioner Greene had said that the police felt that it would be wise to have an independent office look at the matter.“We would prefer in matters like these when police are involved that the DPP…albeit,NBA Jerseys From China, an independent analysis is done and pronounce on it.”Magistrate Gilhuys had lodged all of his weapons with the police,MLB Jerseys From China, including the one reportedly used in the shooting.Police had stated that the weapon used by the magistrate in the incident was one that was loaned to him while he was a member of the force.The magistrate has not sat on the bench since the shooting and it is still not clear if he will return in light of the recent ruling.Yesterday the Acting Commissioner told the media that he is unaware of any financial settlement in the matter.

President Donald RamotarI am proud to celebrate “International Women’s Day 20153? and the many accomplishments of the women of Guyana. Few countries in the world can boast of a former female President, Vice President, Chief Justice and a Chancellor of the Judiciary, and first female Judge at the Caribbean Court of Justice. ( Our nation has a rich history of strong women, who have helped shape Guyana.These women, who have come from all races, political parties and regions of this country show what we as one nation can accomplish,Wholesale Jerseys Online, if we work together.Today, we remember Kowsilla (Alice), who was killed, while struggling for better wages for women.?We remember the struggle for Universal Adult Suffrage, and the women who led the fight. Let us not forget Janet Jagan, who fought for the development of women in our society and their empowerment.( We proudly recognise the contributions of tens of thousands of Guyanese women, who are our caregivers, who make our villages safer and our families stronger.I am proud of my administration’s efforts and my commitment to ensuring that there be gender equality for all women in Guyana. Asking Ambassador Elisabeth Harper to run with me and serve as Prime Minister is a testament to my continued commitment and the PPP/C’s commitment to further our efforts, at addressing issues impacting Guyana’s women. Our laws, regarding equality for women and protection for women against violence and discrimination have been internationally recognised. We have created an environment, where single parent women can thrive in small businesses, through a micro credit programme called WOW,Jerseys NFL China, Women of Worth. We are pleased that we have expanded legal aid services, where now, women in most regions of the country, can have access to justice. Today, Guyana has attained gender parity in education at our schools.Women have achieved equity in professional life.I will continue my strong commitment to eradicating domestic violence.?Domestic violence and sexual abuse of women and girls in our country are major impediments towards attaining higher development for Guyana. Under the PPP/C government, there are strong domestic and sexual abuse laws to protect women and girls. One of the reasons that I chose Lis Harper to be my Prime Ministerial candidate is that I believe that we need to redouble our efforts in tackling this scourge on our society.? I hoped, by highlighting her own personal story, detailing her own abuse,Cheap NFL Jerseys, more women will have the courage to step up and say something.? And by making it a focal point of her campaign and her work over the next five years,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, we can shine a light and begin to eradicate this scourge from our society.International Women’s Day is a day for celebration throughout Guyana, and a day to recognise all that women have done, to create a stronger, safer and stable Guyana.? But we also must use this day to remember all that we still must do, to build on the advances Guyana has made for equality for all women. The path to equality for all never ends, and we have travelled far up the path, but I promise, that we as a nation, will never stop moving forward on that path.…….First Lady, Deolatchmee RamotarI wish to join with the women all around the world but especially those in Guyana who are today celebrating yet another International Women’s Day.Over the past century, women have continued to make strides in all facets of human endeavour and in most countries of the world. Guyana is no exception to this trend.Guyanese women continue to elevate and distinguish themselves in our country’s political,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, social and economic life. They continue to make an immeasurable and invaluable contribution both in and outside of the home.?? I extend best wishes to these heroines and I hope that on this day that due recognition would be given to their efforts.I am however mindful of the fact that despite the impressive gains made by women internationally and locally there remains many challenges that hinder the potential and full development of women and the safeguarding of their dignity.? It is my hope that on this International Women’s Day there would be a dispassionate examination of these challenges which confront women in their quest for greater equality and respect in society. I believe that such an examination will help to highlight the many hurdles that women face and will allow for? more focused and nuanced strategies to be developed so to help our women overcome the obstacles they face.As we therefore celebrate the tremendous strides made by our women, as we hail their bravery and courage, as we celebrate their achievements and