Paintings of our early history usually depict everyday scenes or the natural environment, and are often the result of writers’ illustrations for their books. Often rarely seen by Guyanese, particularly in Guyana, these paintings serve to provide us with a tantalising glimpse at our dynamic history.
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Easter weekend in Rupununi sees the annual Rupununi Rodeo in vaquero country, as competition runs high among the various ranches of the region. Now a popular national event, the rodeo brings thousands by bus, SUVs, and even motorbikes thronging through the road corridor leading to Lethem, or by plane. From savannah country to jungle, the trip to the border community also promises to be a scenic treat. Easter weekend in Rupununi sees the annual Rupununi Rodeo in vaquero country, as competition runs high among the various ranches of the region.…
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The 23rd batch of Peace Corps volunteers were on April 14 sworn in at a ceremony held at the Theatre Guild. The volunteers were encouraged to continue their work in helping to deliver services in the health and education sectors here. During the swearing-in ceremony, Assistant Chief Education Officer Melcita Bovell, representing the Education Ministry, stated that the work of Peace Corps volunteers is one that cannot be matched, since the best service they can offer is service to humanity. “This is what links us as a people; this is…
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Two Canadian-based Guyanese have lauded the government’s undertaking to advance the use of technology through initiatives like the One Laptop Per Family drive, stating on Monday, April 11th that despite criticism, such moves can only be in the interest of Guyanese. Business entrepreneurs Allan Zakir and Kris Sammy made these comments at a ceremony in which they donated some 100 laptops to the Education Ministry. In the spirit of giving back to the country of their birth, the pair has also committed to working with the government to assist in…
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Courtney Benn Construction has been awarded a Gy$450 million contract to construct Guyana’s first forensic laboratory. The contract documents were handed over at a signing ceremony at the Home Affairs Ministry on April 08th. The facility is to be housed in the compound of the University of Guyana, thus being independent from influence of the Guyana Police Force in maintaining its integrity, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee said. The construction of the lab, the proposed installation of CCTV cameras around the city, the establishment of a National Intelligence Agency, the…
Read MoreThe One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) programme initiated by President Bharrat Jagdeo is moving towards realisation with the commencement of the information and communication technology (ICT) hub review and verification process. The ICT Hub Review Panel, which includes technical representatives from several key ministries and public sector bodies, is now reviewing applications and short-listing eligible applicants from over 200 community-based organisations and entities, before beginning the on-site authentication process shortly. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) release, the accredited hubs will provide a conducive learning environment, and facilitators will…
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The Guyana government has said it is disappointed with international environmental advocate Greenpeace for publishing several inaccuracies regarding Guyana’s efforts against deforestation and forest degradation. These inaccuracies are allegedly contained in a Greenpeace April 7 report titled ‘Bad Influence: How McKinsey plans lead to rainforest destruction”, wherein it is contended that McKinsey drew up strategies that could help rainforested nations such as Guyana continue with logging practices while still gaining access to millions of dollars from the United Nations Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD) and REDD+ schemes. The…
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By Indrawattie Natram President Bharrat Jagdeo on April 08th launched the Gy$1.3billion Aurora Land Development project in Region Two. The project, which closely embraces the Diversification Strategy and Rural Development Plan, will benefit farmers living in the villages of Aurora, Good Hope, Riverstown, Suddie and Supenaam Creek. Addressing scores of farmers at the Aurora Primary School, President Jagdeo said the model of the project is designed with the intention to have a huge impact in the farming community, and would generate employment for very many persons. This initiative, the head…
Read MoreForeign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett says that Guyana is very happy that the U.S. has nominated an ambassador to Guyana. She disclosed that, whenever he arrives, Guyana will happily receive him. Speaking with Guyana Times International, the foreign affairs minister stated that this is a welcome announcement, since it has been some time since Guyana has had a U.S. ambassador. “This will only auger well for the relationship between the United States and Guyana; and we look forward to having him here,” she said. Officials from the U.S. embassy here…
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Shawn Sampson of Grove Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court One on Tuesday to answer a charge of murder. Sampson is accused of murdering fellow miner Shane Jacobs, 30, of Lot Three Stewartville, West Coast Demerara on April 8, 2011 at the Pamela Backdam, Potaro River, Essequibo county. The court was told by Police prosecutor Stephen Telford that the victim and the accused had a confrontation on the landing when a fight broke out and Sampson disarmed Jacobs of…
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