By Lakhram Bhagirat One thing that is constant in our lives is that there is always going to be change and in order to be able to cope with those changes, we must learn to step out of our comfort zone. When we step out of our comfort zone, we are challenged by unfamiliar things and that is the only way we will be able to see what we can do and realise our true potential. For Steven Ramphal, stepping out of his comfort zone is the only way he…
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The Guyanese Diaspora and how they can contribute to the country’s development has been a subject of much discussion in the past. More often than not discussions have always been centred on how we may encourage the thousands of Guyanese living outside of Guyana to return and to help contribute to this country’s development. The recent oil discoveries have caused Guyana to be placed in the international spotlight. Just a few days ago, United States oil giant ExxonMobil announced another two more oil finds offshore Guyana, bringing the total number…
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By Lakhram Bhagirat Hardship, poverty and want are the best incentives and the best foundation for the success of anyone, and for Mohan Singh no one knows as much as he does about poverty, hardship and the drive to be successful. Mohan is not your average 22-year-old nor does he consider himself above anyone. He is the epitome of humbleness and is forever smiling. I personally think he even smiles when he cries. Many of us may know Mohan from Facebook as the funny guy who makes videos and posts…
Read MoreDear Editor, The issue of dual nationality has been in the news following the successful passage of the No-confidence Motion against the People’s National Congress/Alliance For Change Government. In the social novel Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens through his main character, Mr Brumble, wrote, “the law … is an ass (meaning nonsensical). It would seem the law on Guyana’s dual citizenship is an ass.” According to the Burnham Constitution, a born Guyanese who is a dual citizen cannot be a Member of Parliament or serve as President, and by extension, Prime…
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…says Energy Dept head By Jarryl Bryan In the wake of public criticism over the contractual terms it negotiated with the oil contracts based on a model Production Sharing Agreement (PSA), Government said it has taken steps towards rectifying this issue. At a press conference on Monday at the Ministry of the Presidency, Head of the Department of Energy Dr Mark Bynoe revealed that a new PSA template has been developed. Even though ExxonMobil’s contract insulates it from changes in Guyana’s laws and policies, this template will be used for…
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Guyana’s small population has been hit with the growing epidemic of human trafficking cases, with statistics demonstrating that some 156 cases were recorded for 2018 only. This was divulged during the Social Protection Ministry’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) workshop on Wednesday where the Counter Trafficking in Persons Unit provided training to shelter managers and operators. Coordinator of the programme, Tanisha Williams-Corbin shared some of the alarming statistics which were recorded for last year as she stated that the ministry has seen notably high statistics in these cases. Out of the…
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The 2019 Children’s Mashramani Finals organised by the Unit of Allied Arts within the Ministry of Education began on Thursday at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown before an audience of exuberant children, teachers and parents. According to DPI, this leg of the Children’s Mashramani Competitions follows weeks of competition that took place in the 11 education districts. Declaring the Finals open was the Director of the National Centre for Educational Resource Development (NCERD), Ms. Jennifer Cumberbatch who represented the Minister of Education, Dr. Nicolette Henry. According to DPI, Ms.…
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Ah tell dem is fete Is fete No I ain’t tired as yet I tell them is fete I bet you never wine pon a Guyanese yet Me represent me culture, any day! Guyanese wine you can’t beat meh no day… With lyrics like that, it just goes to show that newcomer Shaima Muna is not to be taken lightly. The vibrant 21-year-old is now dipping her feet into the local music industry, but has been around music all her life. She comes from a musical family and has been…
Read MoreDear Editor/News Editor, I am a member of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Council and a member of the Governance & Security Sub-Committee. I have been intimately involved in all of the Press Statements made by the Sub- Committee in relation to the passing of the no-confidence motion in the National Assembly. I have, therefore, decided to write expressing my growing concern at the repeated and totally specious attacks on the accuracy of the Statements and on the credibility of the Commission by Mr. Rickford Burke. Mr. Burke resides safely…
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Guyana has entered into an Air Services Agreement with New Zealand. The Agreement, which grants both States the right to conduct international air transport within a common framework, was signed by Vice President and Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge, and newly accredited High Commissioner Designate of New Zealand His Excellency Anton Ojala. The signing of the Agreement stems from a joint desire to broaden international air transport opportunities and outlines the related parameters that will enhance competitive air transport services, trade and economic growth. Guyana and New Zealand established diplomatic…
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