The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is providing assistance in enhancing the competitiveness of small contractors and artisans in the region. It said two of its specialised agencies – the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) and the Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services network (CTCS) – are teaming up to host a workshop series entitled, “Computerised Job Estimation Tool (CJET) for Artisans and Small Contractors”. These workshops, which run until July, are being held in Belize, Dominica, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent and the…
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Man hangs self after fight with wife
Police in New Amsterdam, Berbice are investigating what appears to be the suicide of an Angoy’s Avenue man who reportedly assaulted his wife and then hanged himself on Monday morning, May 23. According to reports, the deceased, Osman Ali Bacchus, 60, of Timmers Dam, reportedly cut his wife, Shemeeza, 30, with a knife following a domestic dispute. He had accused the woman of cheating on him, a charge she denied, and he attacked her with the knife. At around 07:45h on Monday, the woman reported the assault at the Central…
Read MoreMissing Friendship man’s skeleton discovered
The skeletal remains of Rajesh Winter, 28, of Lot 34 River’s View, Friendship, East Bank Demerara, were discovered in a clump of bush some distance from his house on Monday, May 23. The man had reportedly left home about two weeks ago. Speaking with Guyana Times International via telephone, Christine Persaud, the dead man’s widow, related that they were celebrating her birthday on May 9 when an argument ensued, resulting in her husband leaving the house with a bottle of poison. She noted that the father of two did not…
Read MoreInter-religious TV to be launched shortly
By Janelle Persaud The much-touted Inter- Religious Television Station (IRTV) is expected to be realised shortly, as organisers finalise and implement the prerequisites. Guyana Times International understands that the naming of the directors as nominated by the various religious organisations should be completed by the end of May. This will put in motion the months of planning, said Co-chair of the Inter- Religious Organisation (IRO), Bishop Juan Edghill, in an interview with Guyana Times International. According to him, once this process in completed, the president and other members will be appointed…
Read MoreCaricom leaders put hold on single economy implementation
Caricom leaders have agreed to put on hold the full implementation of the Caricom Single Market and Economy, saying the region was better off consolidating the gains made under the single market component before taking further action on elements such as the creation of a single currency. This was one of the decisions taken at a weekend retreat held at BK Quarries in the Mazaruni. In a statement issued on Sunday, May 22, the heads said that as regards the single economy, they recognise that the process towards full implementation…
Read MoreCaribbean states call for lifting of restrictions on agro imports to Florida
The Caribbean diaspora in Florida has been challenged to lobby to remove some of the barriers to the importation of agricultural produce from Jamaica and the rest of the Caribbean region. The challenge was thrown out by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Laparkan Group of Companies, Glen Khan, during a forum on trade at the Jamaica/USA Business Expo and Conference, held there this past weekend. According to a release, Khan noted that because Florida is an agriculture-based state, there are restrictions on the importation of certain produce and…
Read MoreLCDS Hinterland Electrification Programme to be launched shortly
The majority of hinterland households, which include 80 per cent of the Amerindian population, are at present without access to basic electricity. The government will shortly launch the LCDS Hinterland Electrification Programme, which will rectify this by providing access to clean and renewable energy. The Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) will install solar home systems in 10,500 Amerindian households in about 135 unserved Amerindian communities. The programme will cater for all components of the solar system, including installation costs, transportation, wiring, light fittings, maintenance, and management training. Tender bids were…
Read MoreBusinessman had shady past – crime chief
Slain businessman Mark “Marky” Kandhai was a suspected trunker who was charged twice for the offence, Crime Chief Seelall Persaud said on Monday, May 23. Kandhai, of Industry, East Coast Demerara, was killed execution- style on Saturday morning, May21, in his shop. Kandhai was charged with larceny (‘trunking’ – robbing cars), and was on the police radar for some time. The 31-year-old father of six was reportedly in his shop attending to customers who were imbibing in front of the businessplace, when, at about 02:00h on Saturday, a Toyota Fielder…
Read MoreGuyanese have waited long for improved services in the airline industry
Dear Editor, Please allow me to express my gratitude to the government of Guyana and the management of REDjet for making it possible for a very competitive airline to enter the Guyana market. Consumers need choices, and this airline provides exactly that to ordinary citizens who have always wanted to travel to those small islands and could not have afforded to do so. Apart from providing low cost air fares and hassle-free travelling for Guyanese, many other Caribbean nationals will now have the opportunity to visit Guyana. Tourism in Guyana…
Read MorePay hike for teachers should help
Dear Editor, I am a parent who is interested in the welfare of my child, especially his education. Although a lot of advancement has been made in the education sector, I always believe that something more could be done to enhance the well-being of both teachers and students. Teaching is not the easiest of tasks, especially for those teachers who are committed to the profession and the children with whom they spend about six hours daily from Monday through Friday. Teachers are very special people, especially to our children, with…
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