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Despite acknowledging that there has still been no noticeable improvement in its customer relations, the Guyana Power and Light (GPL) Incorporated has said that it will work harder this year to improve its efficiency, though the company is still faced with several major issues. GPL Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Technical), Elwyn Marshall, said notwithstanding these challenges; GPL has managed to perform commendable in 2017 and could only improve from thereon. “Credit must be given to the hard-working staff, especially those in the transmission and distribution sections who have been forced…

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The Parliamentary Opposition has said the dawn of a New Year offers an opportune moment for reflection on successes and failures, an assessment of strengths and weaknesses, the charting of relevant courses for personal advancement, and the move forward for the collective prosperity as a nation. In reflecting on 2017, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has said Guyanese faced many challenges as the country’s democratic gains were challenged and the areas where other gains were made saw setbacks. However, the resoluteness of “our people proved unwavering, demonstrating that the spirit…

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…as 2 dismissed sugar workers commit suicide Two sugar workers who were issued dismissal letters by the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) have committed suicide. Reports are Ramnarase Bissesar of Inner Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara, ingested a poisonous substance on December 28, 2017, having received his dismissal letter. The second person, Joseph Mohabir, a Field Superintendent, was reportedly found hanging in his bedroom on Old Year’s Day. He too was among the workers who were dismissed by GuySuCo. Bissesar reportedly returned home around 14:00h after he visited some friends and told…

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While they may not have gotten their customary year-end bonus, a number of Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks and officers can go into the new year with smiles, as President David Granger has approved the promotions of 35 officers and 559 other ranks. The announcement was made by Army Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Patrick West, who noted that the promotions were in accordance with Part III, Section 16 of the Defence Act 15:01 of 1977. He further noted that the promotions are with effect from January 1, 2018, except for two ranks…

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Government had initially announced that the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project would have been completed by 2017, but this deadline has been further extended to the last quarter of 2018, due to several challenges that were encountered. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CJIA, Ramesh Ghir, made this disclosure at the Public Infrastructure Ministry’s press conference held recently. Ghir said a slippage during the extension of the south-west runway was part of the challenges that caused this deadline to be extended. “Towards the extreme south-west, where we are transitioning…

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A 39-year-old Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice (WCB) man lost his life following an accident on the Bath Settlement Public Road. Dead is Laikram Ninesingh, of 175 Block D Bath Settlement. He was killed about 18:30h on Old Year’s Day by a minibus. Eyewitnesses say the man was crossing the road when he was hit and he died on the spot. According to reports, minibus BVV 2961, driven by a 25-year-old resident of Belladrum Village, WCB, was proceeding west along the Public Road reportedly very fast when Ninesingh, who was…

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…in effort to keep business interest alive With the impending downsizing of the sugar industry expecting to impact the operations of Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL), the company has since submitted an expression of interest (EoI) to Government for the potential purchase of one of the sugar estates. The company, which produces the international award-winning El Dorado Rum, has raised concerns over Government’s plans to downsize the sugar sector. The company heavily depends on molasses for its production. Public Relations Representative for DDL, Alex Graham, told Guyana Times International on Wednesday…

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The Social Cohesion Ministry plans to take the 2018 Mashramani events countrywide. Residents stretching from Regions Two to Nine will for the first time witness some of the major Mashramani activities hosted by central government; aside from what is usually undertaken by the regional authorities. This was disclosed by Mashramani Coordinator Andrew Tyndall and Director of Culture, Tamika Boatswain. Tyndall said, “This year you would see that a decision has been made to have some of those activities decentralised.” He further added that “a lot of the events on the…

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A Sophia resident was stabbed to death by another man during an altercation in C Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown on Christmas Day while his fiancé sustained injuries as well. Dead is 34-year-old Celwyn Alleyne also called ‘Marcus’ formerly of Lot 936 ‘C’ Field Sophia and of 1342 Cummings Park ‘E’ Field Sophia who was stabbed several times by the suspect, ‘Spoonhead’, a known character in the community. Alleyne’s girlfriend Nalydiah Henry was also stabbed a few times- one to her neck, head, right shoulder and back. Based on reports received,…

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…as 2017 production expected to be lowest since 1990 The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) is contending that the 115,447 tonnes of sugar production target for 2018 is unrealistic, since only three estates will remain operational. This, they said, is grounded in the fact that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) is expected to fall behind its 2017 production target which is expected to be the lowest in 27 years. “The Budget tells us that sugar production will reach 115,447 tonnes next year from the three estates that will…

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