Dear Editor, Allow me to respond to a letter published in the Stabroek News on March 28, 2011titled; “A legacy in tatters.” A group of known rejects calling themselves “Cheddi Jagan Memorial Committee” held an event in New York soley for the purpose of publicity. As it turned out, the event was a grave injustice to the life of Dr. Jagan. It attracted an audience of 70 persons who left very disappointed at the level of the discussions and with the organizers of the event. As an admirer of Dr.…
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Yes to alternative public transport
Dear Editor, Please give me space in your letters column to voice my concern on the mini-bus situation. First of all, I must congratulate you for your editorial on the mini-bus issue which appeared in the Guyana Times newspaper on Friday, March 25th 2011. I believe it was well thought out and nothing was left unsaid that would further establish your case for: “Time to explore alternative for public transport.” In dealing with the issue, you demonstrated a lot of courage, which is exactly the type our law-makers need to…
Read MoreEducation sector improved
Dear Editor, A sound education is the gateway to a productive future. A nation of educated people collectively working for the good of that country will no doubt propel itself towards national development. Nonetheless, in Guyana’s post-1992 education system, only 34 per cent of children were formally enrolled in schools up to the secondary level. This means that over 60 per cent of children of school age were not allowed to complete secondary schooling. Since 1992, all this has changed. Through the building of many new schools and training of…
Read MoreImportant strides made in improving healthcare delivery
There have been tremendous strides made in Guyana’s health sector, and the administration’s plan to build a specialty hospital in the country will further boost its capacity to provide quality health care to the citizenry. President Bharrat Jagdeo recently returned from a visit to India, where he was successful in obtaining a line of credit for the construction of a hospital in Guyana. At a recent press conference hosted by the head of state, he announced that construction of the specialty hospital will commence by year end, and within a…
Read MoreFollowing that dream of national unity
In mid-February, as Guyana observed Youman Nabi, President Bharrat Jagdeo issued a call to the leaders of the Muslim religion to work to defeat the scourge of racism that still vexes some aspects of civic life. And through- out the many contests and events to mark this country’s 41st Republic Anniversary, the theme of national unity was observed and expressed in costumes, both individual and band representations; in calypsos, and in messages to celebrate the occasion. While we acknowledge that the call for national unity is not a recent development,…
Read MoreContainer scanner to be up by April – GRA
In the middle of a probe to determine how a large shipment of cocaine was concealed in a container that left these shores early this month, the Guyana Revenue Authority on Wednesday announced that it had acquired a new container scanner. The Gy$ 200 million scanner was purchased in 2010 in keeping with the requirements of the international maritime laws for the exportation of products to the United States of America. The scanner will be used to scan all exports to the U. S., the GRA said in a statement.…
Read MoreEducational TV channel to officially launch on April 1
President Bharrat Jagdeo will be launching the Educational Television Broadcasting Services (ETBS) to begin broadcasting in Georgetown, at Benab on the Corentyne, and at New Amsterdam and Anna Regina. According to the Government Information Agency (GINA), the abovementioned areas will be served in phase one of the programme. Content for the television station – Channel 29/Cable 80 – would entail both local and internationally sourced programmes. ETBS is a satellite open educational network targeting schools, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, households, community centres, health centres, learning resource…
Read MoreFinance minister outlines development challenges of Caribbean
Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has urged bilateral and multilateral financial institutions to take into account the peculiar development circumstances of the Caribbean in their engagement with the region. He made the remarks last weekend at the Inter-American Development Bank’s annual general meeting in Calgary, Canada. Minister Singh highlighted the smallness of domestic markets, geographical isolation from major trading partners, limited opportunities for economic diversification, absence of economies of scale, and chronic infrastructure gaps as examples of the peculiarities faced by the Caribbean small states. He indicated that regional policymakers…
Read MoreGuyana, China sign Gy$93.2M pact to boost healthcare, training
Guyana and China on Wednesday signed several agreements to the value of 3 million renminbi (G$93.2 million) to boost priority projects in the areas of transportation, health care, training and culture. The agreements were signed by Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh on behalf of Guyana, while China’s Assistant Commerce Minister, Li Rongcan, signed for his country. The signing of agreements was part of the Eleventh Session for the Guyana/China Joint Commission on Economic Trade and Technical Cooperation. At the end of the session, the…
Read More“This year is crucial” – Jagdeo tells supporters
President Bharrat Jagdeo has urged supporters of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) to ensure that the country continues on its road to success and development by making the right choice during this year’s general elections. He made this comment on Sunday amidst celebrations at the annual State House Affair, which commemorates the lives of the late Presidents Cheddi and Janet Jagan. Jagdeo reminded hundreds of guests that, as they gather to remember the lives of their two heroes, they must also keep in mind the importance of their right…
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