Author: Clivette

Caribbean governments advised to decriminalize prostitution

April 01, 2016 in Regional

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday March 31, 2016 – An international academic is recommending the decriminalization of prostitution in the Caribbean. Professor Kamala Kempadoo of York University suggests this would help the region get a handle on the sex trade, protect at-risk groups, and fight stigma and discrimination...

24th Annual Agricultural Open Day is April 21-22

April 01, 2016 in National

The Department of Agriculture is in the process of preparing for the 24th Annual Agricultural Open Day, scheduled for April 21 to the 22nd at the department grounds. Communication Officer, Kevin Jeffers said the public can expect the participation from the Primary and Secondary schools as...

Issues callers weigh in on access to Prime Minister Harris

March 30, 2016 in National

After a long Easter break, the popular issues talk show on Freedom Fm returned to the airwaves of Freedom Fm on Tuesday with most callers weighing in on access to Prime Minister, the honorable Dr Timothy Harris. At his monthly march press conference, Prime Minister Harris...

Guyana: Biker guns down soldier

March 30, 2016 in Regional

Kevon Payne, 22, called ‘Scar,’ was reportedly shot at least six times by his killer, who arrived on the scene on a white motorcycle and escaped with an accomplice, following a brief exchange of gunfire with police ranks. Kaieteur News understands that Shakel Wilson, a friend...