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“We are ready for battle” – PPP/C
By Gomatie Gangadin General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Clement Rohee on Monday disclosed that the Party has been “oiling its machinery “for elections and is entering full elections mode. This disclosure was made during the party’s weekly press conference at … [Read More...]
Political parties in agreement for public vetting of E-Day staff
– but GECOM non-committal The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is yet to agree on a proposal for public vetting of elections day staff, although most of the political parties said they will give support to such an initiative. The idea was first floated by the People’s progressive Party/Civic … [Read More...]
Setting of elections date in keeping with the Constitution – Nandlall
President Donald Ramotar has no obligation to dissolve Parliament before announcing a date for General and Regional Elections, Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister, Anil Nandlall said, as he poured cold water on criticisms made by the other political parties and the Guyana Trade Union … [Read More...]
Granger calls for new elections date
…cites clash with CSEC, CAPE exams By Jomo Paul Opposition Leader David Granger has called on President Donald Ramotar to rethink the date that has been set for the hosting of General and Regional Elections, pointing out that it coincides with Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) … [Read More...]
News
More than 2500 Guyanese to be employed
… as Paris-based call centre is set to commence operations in Georgetown Teleperformance, a global customer service-oriented company based in Paris, France is making its way into the Guyanese market and is expected to open its doors in early May. This investment which comes at a time when Guyana … [Read More...]
Schools Welfare Programme to be strengthened
Amid increasing violence at public schools, Education Minister Priya Manickchand said the Ministry would strengthen its welfare programme in schools across the country. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Manickchand said more welfare officers would be trained by high-level officials from … [Read More...]
Sale of counterfeit products remains a major problem in Guyana
The influx of substandard and counterfeit products in Guyana remains a major problem, as it affects not only consumers but commercial entities that are selling legitimate products. The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is now joining organisations such as the Government Analyst-Food and Drug … [Read More...]
Jilted lover remanded for stabbing teen to death
The West Berbice man who stabbed his girlfriend to death on Saturday evening had been remanded to prison. Shazim Kaili of Shieldstown, West Bank Berbice, Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) appeared before Magistrate Rhondell Weaver at the Blairmont Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday charged with the capital … [Read More...]
Arts & Culture
Art as a ‘force of beauty’
“Art makes life, makes importance, and [there is] no other substitute for the force of beauty and its process.” These are the words by prolific artist Collette Jones-Chin, who holds a Diploma in … [Read More...]
History
History of Central High School
Central High School was founded around 1928. However, it is likely that its founder, Joseph Clement Luck or J C Luck as he has come to be known, had been experimenting with the idea for some years … [Read More...]
Fashion
Local collection awes Barbados’ fashion elite
Fashion collection First Resort, under the Mariska's Designs label by Sonia Noel, certainly was a show-stealer at the recently held “Colours of Fashion” event in Barbados. In an interview with … [Read More...]
Sports
Guyana to attend CBC Championship in Tortola
… Bermuda set to invade in March After a successful 2014, the Guyana Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) will now turn its attention to the 2015 Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Men’s and Women’s Championships, set once again for the British Virgin Island of Tortola. Last year, after … [Read More...]
Crandon, Barnwell and Jacobs shine in first practice match
… Jaguars win by 106 runs Middle-order batsmen Royston Crandon and skipper Christopher Barnwell struck half-centuries, while Steven Jacobs stroked an unbeaten 44 as the Guyana Jaguars came away with a 106-run victory over Singh’s XI in their first practice match at the Everest Cricket Club ground … [Read More...]
Windies concede Test series with eight-wicket loss
CAPE TOWN, South Africa: West Indies predictably slumped to their seventh straight series loss to South Africa when they went down by eight wickets on the final morning of the third Test at Newlands here on Tuesday. Needing a miracle to prevent South Africa from reaching a paltry victory target of … [Read More...]
Entertainment
Soyini Fraser crowned Miss Jamzone International
In a night of fulfilled promises, spectacular dances, laughter, music and an exquisite fashion display, Guyana’s Soyini Fraser was crowned Miss Jamzone International 2014 at the National Cultural Centre on Friday evening. Elegance, intelligence, grace and poise were all features that Fraser … [Read More...]
Organic designs
Fashion designer Natasha David encapsulates the rich and vibrant culture of the indigenous people of Guyana in her newest collection. Natasha was born in Georgetown but grew up in a small village on the Venezuelan border called Imbotero where she received her primary school education. Her family … [Read More...]
Guyana creating waves at CARIFESTA celebrations
CARIFESTA XI picked up speed on Saturday with the start of the Grand Cultural Market where the participating countries set up booths in the literary, visual and culinary arts, and fashion displays. Guyana has the largest collection of booths. Other countries’ booths showcased displays of craft, … [Read More...]
Features
Guyana playing important role globally
Patrick I Gomes, Guyana’s Ambassador to Brussels, becomes the Secretary General (SG) of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) this month. Gomes was the clear winner for the job in November. It was testimony to the high regard people have for Ambassador Gomes and for Guyana. … [Read More...]
The Shaping of Guyanese Literature : 2014 in Review
It is not easy to pinpoint a definite time when the literary arts took off, spiralling to new heights, signalling a new era, heralding another golden age for the literary arts in Guyana. But over the past decade and a half, there was a renewed interest in the literary arts. This renewed interest is … [Read More...]
The Guyana Karate College
The Guyana Karate College (GKC) aims to promote self-defence and discipline, as set out in its mandate. A non-profit corporation established under the Friendly Societies Act, GKC was launched in August 2006. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, Master Frank Woon-A-Tai, the World … [Read More...]
Travel & Tourism
Honey Pond: Paradise for nature lovers
Honey Pond, located in Region Nine, is known for its rich biodiversity. Teeming with various species of birds, fish and other animals, like the magnificent black caiman, Honey Pond is a highlight location when visiting Karanambu Lodge. Karanambu encompasses approximately 110-square miles of … [Read More...]
One of the world’s largest untouched open ranges of savannah lands
The Rupununi Savannah, which is characterised by flat grasslands and mountainous terrains, is located in Guyana, between the Rupununi River and the Brazilian border, in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. The savannah, an extraordinary natural area in southern Guyana, is teeming with wildlife, … [Read More...]
A retreat as well as an adventure
The expanding town of Lethem lies on the Takutu River, which forms the border with Brazil, opposite the Brazilian town of Bonfim. It is the main commercial centre of the Rupununi in Region Nine. It is also the largest town and the administrative centre of the Rupununi region, and includes a … [Read More...]
