Dear Editor, During the period 2007 to the end of 2011 the management of Drugs and Supplies saw real and credible success and it was because we had the systems and leadership focus that were geared towards improving the supply and delivery of medicines and supplies to all ten Regions in Guyana. Under the guidance of Minister Ramsammy, we worked closely with our partners to ensure that we build a supply chain system that would ensure 100 per cent availability of vital medicines and 90 per cent of all other…
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Guyanese are struggling to make ends meet under the present Administration
Dear Editor, Time and time again, the APNU/AFC Government has been accused of giving with one hand, while taking much more with the other. We’ve see this strategy unfold with the Administration increasing Old Age Pension from G$13,000 to what it is now G$19,000. But on the other hand, they took away the electricity and water subsidies that pensioners enjoyed under the PPP/C Administration, leaving our senior citizens to pay their own utility bills. They have improved transportation for children in a few selected communities, allowing them easier access to…
Read MoreWe must strive to achieve a unified country
…says Norton as he lauds Chinese contributions to nation’s development With Guyana observing its first Chinese Arrival Day today (January 12), newly appointed Social Cohesion Minister, Dr George Norton has reflected on the contributions of one of the country’s six peoples, while urging greater unity among Guyanese. This observance of the 164th anniversary of the arrival of the Chinese was announced earlier this month by President David Granger and according to Minister Norton, it was a significant move given the substantial contributions the Chinese have made to the country since…
Read MoreThe challenge ahead for the PPP
Bharrat Jagdeo has been elected as the new General Secretary (GS) of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) to the surprise of not many. At the Party’s Congress in Essequibo last month, he received the largest number of votes to the Central Committee (CC) and was obviously the most highly regarded by the rank and file. At that highest forum of the PPP, the dominant expressed sentiment was that the Party’s top leadership needed to be consolidated to confront the challenges at this juncture of its history and the history of…
Read MoreShowdown looms over GECOM chair
…PPP mulls moving to Court if President takes unilateral decision As the back and forth continues on the nominations for Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) chairmanship, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo said he is still awaiting word from President David Granger on a suitable time to meet on the issues regarding the appointment of a chairperson for the electoral body. At a press conference on Thursday evening, Jagdeo said should the meeting happen, he would recommend that the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) which is headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago, interpret the…
Read MoreSeveral in custody over NIS multi-million dollar robbery
Several persons, including employees of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), have been detained in connection with a multi-million dollar robbery at that Social Security entity’s Pouderoyen branch, West Bank Demerara. Reports indicate that at approximately 02:00hrs on Thursday, six armed men ambushed a security guard attached to the company, took away his weapon and demanded that he turn over the keys to several parts of the building. They then proceeded to tie him up. This newspaper understands that the men then broke into a safe using a torch and escaped…
Read MoreGuyana to host three WI vs Pakistan ODIs
West Indies will host Pakistan for a seven-week tour beginning at the end of March, comprising two T20Is, three ODIs and three Tests spread across five venues in the Caribbean. It is the first Pakistan tour of the West Indies since 2013 – when Pakistan won a five-match ODI series 3-1 and swept a pair of T20Is – and their first Test series in the Caribbean since a drawn two-match series in 2011. However, there was no announcement regarding any agreement for West Indies to travel to Pakistan to play…
Read MorePresident Granger meets U.S. Southern Command delegation
President David Granger was on Thursday paid a courtesy call by the Deputy Commander of the United States (US) Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Lieutenant General Joseph DiSalvo at State House. The Deputy Commander was accompanied by US Ambassador to Guyana Perry Holloway. A release from the Ministry of the Presidency said that during the meeting Granger and DiSalvo discussed regional security with reference to transnational crimes and the strengthening of regional security mechanisms. Guyana’s Head of State also updated the delegation on the Guyana-Venezuela border controversy and on the country’s ‘green’…
Read MoreExxonMobil strikes more oil offshore Guyana
IRVING, Texas–ExxonMobil announced today positive results from its Payara-1 well offshore Guyana. Payara is ExxonMobil’s second oil discovery on the Stabroek Block and was drilled in a new reservoir. The Payara-1 well targeted similar aged reservoirs that were proven successful at the company’s Liza discovery. “This important discovery further establishes the area as a significant exploration province,” said Steve Greenlee, president of ExxonMobil Exploration Company. “We look forward to working with the government and our co-venturers to continue evaluating broader exploration potential on the block and the greater Liza area.”…
Read MoreBrazilian charged with murder of Guyanese miner
A 24-year-old Brazilian was on Tuesday charged with murder and appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Makail Jackson Da Silva, who appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, is accused of killing Ken Lewis, also known as “Kid” and “Kenny” at Dukwari Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni). Reports are Da Silva was arrested after the body of his North Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Upper Essequibo) coworker was discovered in a mining pit at Dukwari Backdam. It was alleged that between November 29 and 30, 2016, he murdered Lewis. Police in…
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