Blue CAPS Endorses IACHR Measures - Press Release
Blue CAPS has taken notice and endorses the recommended precautionary measures from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) regarding the circumstances surrounding the taping of a telephone conversation between Attorney General Anil Nandlall and Leonard Gildarie, Kaieteur News journalist.
Guyanese Wayne Forde counters the PPP Government’s claim of Guyana’s progress.
Mr. Wayne Forde, a Guyanese-American who is passionate about the socio-economic conditions in his homeland, produced another video challenging the PPP’s claim of the progress they have made in Guyana.
Guyanese pilot arrested in Puerto Rico with over US$620,000 of undeclared cash
Guyanese businessman Kemraj Lall, the copilot of a Guyana bound 1988 Israel Aircraft Industries Westwind 1124 aircraft registration N822QL Serial number 441 registered to Exec Jet Sales LLC. Ringwood, New Jersey, USA, was arrested in Puerto Rico by Customs and Border Protection after he falsely declared the amount of cash he was taking out of the USA.
Guyana Trades Union Congress' Press Release on the flood
The Guyana Trades Union Congress is fed-up with what is passing for governance and calls on the citizens/workers/electorate to register their disgust with the current management of the affairs of state. The continuous lost and inconvenience caused by floodwater incurred through rainfalls or high tides is a toll that carries deep psychological, health and economic casualties.
Korjaal - Providing vital transportation on Guyana's waters
A korjaal, a word of Dutch origin (pronounced corial) is a hollowed out tree trunk that is pointed at both ends and is used as a boat on the rivers of Guyana and Suriname.
Severe flooding hits Guyana after heavy rains
Heavy rains have flooded thousands of homes in the Georgetown and the outlying areas forcing the closure of schools earlier today.
More than 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell in less than 24 hours, and more rain was predicted for the coming days, meteorologists said.
Discovering our own homeland – We should all do it at one time
This is the fourth in a series of articles on my trips to Guyana, since I have been returning annually for the past 14 years. Due to political challenges and other factors, some expatriates avoid returning to Guyana and miss out on the beautiful echo tourism locations and resorts through trips to the interior and savannah grasslands.
Microsoft Windows Kerberos KDC Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability - US-Cert Alert (TA14-323A)
Systems Affected
- Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1
- Microsoft Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012, and Server 2012 R2
Overview
A remote escalation of privilege vulnerability exists in implementations of Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) in Microsoft Windows which could allow a remote attacker to take control of a vulnerable system.
Words Statesman Sir Shridath Ramphal launches memoir at the OAS
November 14, marked the launch of Sir Shridath Ramphal’s memoir “Glimpses of a Global Life” at an event held in Washington, DC as part of the Organization of American States Lecture of the Americas series.
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Upcoming Demonstrations in Georgetown - United States Embassy Georgetown, Guyana
Dear U.S. Citizen,
The United States Embassy in Georgetown informs all U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place tomorrow Friday November 14, 2014 at 1700hrs at the Square of the Revolution, located on Vlissengen Road between Homestead Avenue and Hadfield Street in Georgetown. This demonstration, coordinated by the opposition, is in response to Monday’s announcement by the President of Guyana to prorogate parliament. In light of the current political climate, there may be additional demonstrations between now and the foreseeable future. U.S. citizens are reminded that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.