Dear Editor, At first glance, one would feel that many people have misunderstood the issue of the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project which saw some changes recently, especially with the licence being changed from Synergy to Sithe Global. However, it seems that some sections of the media are deliberately misrepresenting the facts in an effort to create confusion in the minds of Guyanese. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds recently clarified the issue in a statement when he explained the conception of the Amaila Falls project and the circumstances under which the licence…
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Sathya Sai Baba embraced all faiths as ways to truth, love and peace – Economist Magazine
One month after the passing of Sathya Sai Baba, Swami Aksharananda believes that fellowship of the great mystic will not decline. “What He stood for will continue to be the rallying centre for people; because the physical person is gone, but the followers believe that He is still around with them, and He will continue to inspire them,” Swami Aksharananda pointed out. The swami pointed out that Sai Baba had been ailing for some time, and had even warned His followers of His impending demise. “I hope His teachings will…
Read MoreMuch needed publicity
Guyana’s tourism industry undoubtedly is making tremendous strides in capturing the attention of the world with its truly unique ecological, nature and adventure tourism. As we have said before; the tourism sector holds great potential, and can contribute to our development by helping to generate income, investments, foreign exchange, and employment for the benefit of every Guyanese. Subject Minster Manniram Prashad was very much on target when he said that tourism is the industry of the future, and we must concede that the sector holds great promise for our country.…
Read MoreGuyana a bridge to Caribbean/South American trade – Dr Insanally
By Danielle Campbell Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Rudy Insanally, believes that Guyana and Suriname can provide a gateway to the Caribbean and exploit trade potentials as part of the Union of South American States (UNASUR). During an interview with Guyana Times International, Dr Insanally said that, as two of the closest non- Spanish-speaking countries on the southern bloc, Guyana and Suriname can take full advantage of undeveloped areas of economic trade. “Suriname and Guyana have common causes within UNASUR, and can work together on the issue of asymmetry;…
Read MoreEast Bank housing plan moving apace – Ali
By Michael Younge The Housing and Water Ministry has said that works under the first phase of its modern East Bank Development Project are moving apace, with approximately 80 per cent work completion. And the ministry is also reporting that the occupancy rates across new schemes have been improving over the years. Guyanese can look forward to benefiting from an estimated 1,500 new house lots which are to become available by August this year. Under the plan, the ministry was challenged to provide a total of 15,000 house lots to…
Read MoreFour opposition parties form coalition
“It is just a ploy to rebrand the discredited PNCR” – PPP/C Four opposition political parties have joined forces to contest this year’s national and regional elections. This is a decision that will, for the first time, see the main opposition party, the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), not having its individual mark being put to the fore at national elections. The other parties that are part of the coalition are the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), The Guyana Action Party (GAP), and the National Front Alliance (NFA). However, in a…
Read MoreWorld Bank lauds strides in education sector
World Bank Education Sector Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Dr Chingboon Lee, has lauded Guyana’s commitment to improving the standard of education delivery. The top World Bank official, who was at the time speaking at the recent launch of the Guyana Improving Teacher Education Project at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE), said the government’s heavy investment in the education sector is an investment in young people. This, Dr Lee said, is an indication that the government has been “walking the talk”. Lee said that the…
Read MoreGBBC to stage ‘Rampage’ on May 28 – two CABOFE and one Guyana title at stake
Boxing buffs are preparing themselves for what promises to be an evening of electrifying action on May 28 when the Guyana Boxing Board of Control (GBBC) stages ‘Rampage’- a five-fight card with three titles at stake. There will be two Caribbean Boxing Federation (CABOFE) belts, as well as one Guyana title up for grabs at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Local sensation Dexter ‘The Kid’ Marques will collide with overseas-based Guyanese Elton ‘Coolie Bully’ Dharry for the CABOFE Bantamweight title over 12 rounds, while the Guyanese pair of Lennox ‘Too…
Read MoreJennifer Nero appointed first female WICB Director
-President Hunte hails historic appointment St John’s, Antigua – The West Indies Cricket Board has created history by appointing Mrs. Jennifer Nero as the first female to the Board of Directors. “This Board of Directors is honoured to now have at the highest decision making body of West Indies cricket, the counsel and advice from the critically important female perspective,” Dr. Julian Hunte, President of the WICB outlined. “We welcome Mrs. Nero to the board and look forward to her astute and professional contributions as we continue to work towards…
Read MorePompey’s 200m Invitational creating quite a buzz
The chance to run with a three-time Olympian and Commonwealth gold and silver medallist is an opportunity that nearly every local female sprinter is looking to capitalise on, but there are only seven other lanes on a track. Guyana’s National 400m record holder Aliann Pompey’s participation in the President’s/ Jefford Track and Field Classic has invoked a overwhelming attraction among female sprinters to compete in the Women’s International 200m at the meet this Sunday at the Mackenzie Sports Complex ground. According to organisers, the33-year-old Pompey has agreed to compete in…
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