At his first press conference for the year on February 10, Head of the Energy Department, Dr Mark Bynoe had referred the media to the Extractive Industries Transparency Index (EITI), when asked for the price Guyana agreed with Shell on. EITI itself was scheduled to have a meeting with the Energy Department subsequent to Dr Bynoe’s press conference, where it was expected that the matter was dealt with and the Department would share the pertinent information. When this publication made contact with EITI National Coordinator, Dr Rudy Jadoopat on Wednesday,…
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‘Every vote counts’ – Jagdeo tells supporters
General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Bharrat Jagdeo told supporters at Success Village, East Coast of Demerara (ECD) that they should not be intimidated by various attempts to disadvantage them at the upcoming General and Regional Elections. Speaking at a public meeting, Jagdeo noted that traditionally, the PPP/C has gotten huge support from the East Coast corridor – something which the party will be looking forward to at next week’s polls. “The East Coast has stood strongly with the People’s Progressive Party. If we get a high turnout…
Read MorePhillips promises Disciplined Services ‘better life’ if PPP is returned to power
Prime Ministerial Candidate for the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips, has sent strong assurances to members of the Disciplined Services of a better life and retirement benefits, should the Party return to office come March 2. Phillips, who would have served with distinction as Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force and later Coordinator of the Joint Services until his retirement in 2016, gave a detailed address on the plans set aside specifically for those who are serving Guyana in the law enforcement field. According to him, his…
Read MoreCoalition promises 10,000 jobs for sugar workers
– GAWU says it’s another false promise Broken promises surrounding returning the sugar industry to a profitable industry have resurfaced once again, during the A Partnership For National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition manifesto launch for the March 2020 elections. According to the manifesto, an APNU/AFC coalition GOVERNMENT will secure and preserve the livelihood of some 10,000 sugar workers who are still employed by GuySuCo as it continues its programme of restructuring the industry. However, this does not sit well with the General Secretary of the Guyana Agricultural and General…
Read MoreGuyana records 18 maternal deaths for 2019
Guyana has recorded some 18 cases of maternal deaths during the course of 2019, according to Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Shamdeo Persaud. On the sidelines of a quarterly meeting of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO)-funded Maternal and Child Health/Expanded Immunisation Programme on Wednesday, Persaud told reporters that they have recorded the death of a total of 26 pregnant women. However, eight of these are indirect causes such as vehicular accidents. According to the CMO, they are required to collect any death of a woman while she is pregnant…
Read MoreGuyana lifts first million barrels of profit oil
Director, Department of Energy, Dr. Mark Bynoe, on Monday, travelled to the Liza Destiny Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel to witness the transfer of Guyana’s first million-barrel lift of crude onto the oil tanker Cap Philippe, which was chartered by Shell Western Supply and Trading Limited, the Ministry of the Presidency has reported. In an invited comment, while on the vessel, Dr. Bynoe iterated that this is a significant moment in Guyana’s history and noted that this first lift is part of the country’s profit oil allocation. He…
Read MoreExploring Adha Pradesh : South India’s Wonder
By Rupa Seenaraine Authentic South Indian culture is an unforgettable experience for persons with Indian roots or just tourists, and Andhra Pradesh provides an introduction to the culture like no other. Last week, the journey to the motherland India began with a general overview of the land and the feel of the city life, primarily in Delhi where the historic sites are surrounded by billboards and skyscrapers. However, a trip to this southern state brings indescribable peace. With the partner State, Andhra Pradesh, our Know India Programme participants would have…
Read MoreSachi General Store fire ruled as arson – Fire Chief
The Guyana Fire Service has determined that the cause of the fire, which destroyed the Sachi General Store on Regent Street, Georgetown, on Monday, was arson. Fire Chief Marlon Gentle told Guyana Times International on Tuesday that arson was ruled as the origin during their investigation. Meanwhile, it is suspected that welding torches were used to break into the building, since they were discovered at the scene along with some other tools. It is believed that the steel grillwork was cut and pried open. It was reported that the fire…
Read MorePPP wants restoration of cash transfers for families; while APNU/AFC wants feasibility studies
Dear Editor, The 2020 General and Regional Elections battle of manifesto ideas clearly differentiates the two main parties. The PPP/C is focused on what it can do to support families with a conditional cash transfer programme, with or without oil money. APNU/AFC has no plans for a conditional cash transfer programme, unless it is with oil money and only after feasibility studies. It has come down to simply this: the PPP wants restoration of cash transfers for families; APNU/AFC wants feasibility studies. Cash grants for schoolchildren are something families already…
Read MoreFiddling…
…by another name Just when some might’ve thought that with less than two weeks to go with the elections, the “obstacle course” that most aptly describes the process following the NCM might’ve petered out. But up comes this latest bombshell from the GECOM Secretariat which has thrown the entire voting system into a tizzy. How can GECOM at the 11th hour – when the cock has already crowed twice – now inform the populace that they’ve decided to “consolidate” the Polling Places into only “official” governmental buildings – and in…
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