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Gov’t cancels Jubilee housing promotion

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 – many left disappointed Thousands of persons living in Guyana are now very frustrated and disappointed having learnt that the 50/50 Jubilee housing promotion announced by Minister within the Ministry of Communities, Valerie Sharpe- Patterson, in March month has been cancelled. Reports are that the Board of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) which is currently being headed by former city Mayor Hamilton Green has cancelled this ‘special payment plan ’ this month for persons who are beneficiaries of government house lots in residential areas that are priced at…

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Rodney Report up for deliberation in National Assembly soon

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While still not accepting its findings, Government handed over the controversial Rodney Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland on Wednesday morning and it will soon be up for deliberation in the National Assembly. Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Basil Williams, accompanied by Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan, handed over Report within the parliamentary chambers. The document was finally presented just one day before Opposition Chief Whip Gail Teixeira was scheduled to bring a motion to the National Assembly for Government…

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Gafoors says no worker will be sent home

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– some to be relocated, others to be paid 50 per cent while off job Following the blaze at the Gafoors Houston Complex on Monday, the company on Wednesday commenced the relocation of workers to its other branches. The calamitous fire left over 530 employees with questions as to whether or not they would have to seek alternative employment, but the company’s Executive Chairman Sattaur Gafoor after the meeting with the workers as well as the company’s Board members on Wednesday, came to a decision that the employees, who live…

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Dr Nigel Harris installed as new UG Chancellor

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The University of Guyana (UG) is set to achieve a greater level of resonance following the installation of its ninth Chancellor, renowned educator, Dr Eon Nigel Harris. The George Walcott Lecture Theatre (GWLT), of the Turkeyen Campus, was home to pomp and ceremony Wednesday evening when President David Granger, Ministers of the Government, members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of other local, regional and international institutions gathered to witness the inauguration of Professor Harris, who colleagues said has a remarkable record of service as a researcher, administrator and an…

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Energy Security

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President David Granger represented Guyana at the 2nd US-Caribbean-Central American Energy Summit, hosted by Vice President Joe Biden in Washington on May 3-4. The first Summit last year emphasised the need for energy security through the substitution of renewables for petroleum products for energy development. Even with current low oil prices, electricity prices in Guyana – as in the rest of the Caribbean – average over US$0.25 per kWh, about three to four times more than what is paid in the US or other developed countries. This high cost of…

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Guyana observes inaugural Social Cohesion Day

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As Guyana marked its first Social Cohesion Day with a national prayer ceremony at D’Urban Park on Monday, President David Granger has charged Guyanese with building the nation through national unity as the country is at the peak of celebrating its Golden Jubilee Anniversary. In the presence of a number of diplomats, members of the Government, religious leaders and citizens, Granger reminded that in order for Guyana to be advanced, there needed to be inclusiveness in society. In his address, the President explained the significance of Social Cohesion Day and…

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$50 note, 2 commemorative coins launched in observance of Guyana’s 50th Independence anniversary

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By Rennella Bourne The Bank of Guyana launched its $50 banknote and two commemorative coins on Wednesday in honour of Guyana’s Golden Jubilee celebration. The Governor of Bank of Guyana, Dr Gobind Ganga disclosed that the Bank usually issues commemorative coins to mark significant events and achievements.  “The first commemorative coin was issued in 1970 to mark the country becoming a republic and this coin was issued as a circulation coin, at a face value of $1, this popularly known as “The Cuffy dollar”. The second commemorative coin issued in…

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Former Natural Resources Minister acted contrary to powers vested in him – audit report

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Forensic auditors who examined the books of the Guyana Gold Board (GGB) have concluded that former Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud, on several occasions, acted contrary to the powers vested in him. The Gold Board Act vests in the Minister the power to give directions of a general or special character as to the policy to be followed by the Board and also requires the Minister to approve the appointment of, and the remuneration payable to, the General Manager, Secretary and such other officers and other employees. However,…

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Father of 3 chopped to death

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A security guard who was on duty at the Best Buy Hardware Store, Bladen Hall, East Coast Demerara (ECD) last night is now dead after he was chopped about his body by two men in what is believed to have been an attempted robbery. Reports are that around 22:45h last night Sattaur Kadir who hailed from Foulis, ECD, challenged two men who had entered the compound from the back. It was during this encounter with the perpetrators that the 53-year-old security guard was dealt several chops about his body with…

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5-month-old baby killed in accident at Mahaica

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A five-month-old baby was yesterday killed when a motor lorry slammed into the stroller he was being carried in by his brother who was attempting to cross the road. Reports are that around 17:00h at Belmont, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD), Randy Williams was being pushed in his stroller by his eight-year-old sibling when the accident occurred. It is alleged that when the two children were about to cross the access road at Belmont the motor lorry collided with the stroller. The five month old baby was rushed to Georgetown…

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