Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT& T) has launched its cellular service at Kurupukari, Region Eight (Potaro/ Siparuni), bridging the telecommunications gap along this important southern corridor. The site, which has now come into operation, will provide vital telecommunication services for residents of Kurupukari, the Iwokrama Centre and its environs as well as passengers travelling along the Georgetown/ Lethem route, GT& T said in a release. GT& T only six weeks ago turned on its Aranaputa Valley cell site, providing service to several North Rupununi communities. “In this age of…
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E-governance project will remove traditional inefficiencies
E-governance Project Director Alexei Ramotar said the development of a strong Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure can work to eliminate inefficiencies within traditional sectors and has the potential to become an important avenue for economic development. Ramotar noted that not only does ICT act to remove the weaknesses of traditional sectors, but also in itself, it has become an important part of the services sector; creating jobs from small single-entity businesses to large firms. “With a general trend in Guyana of young people being trained and looking for high- skilled,…
Read MoreHistoric local gov’t bills passed
BY SVETLANA MARSHALL – The suite of local government bills key to the holding of local government elections not held since 1994 was on Wednesday passed in the National Assembly with a number of government-sponsored amendments. The passage of the bills will now await the assent of President Donald Ramotar before local government elections could be held. Late Wednesday night, the Fiscal Transfers Bill 2012, the Municipal and District Councils (Amendment) Bill 2012, the Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2012 and the Local Government Commission Bill were passed unanimously. Initially, Local…
Read MoreGov’t ministers condemn Green’s attempt to oust Sooba
The Georgetown Mayor and City Council was the home of another protest on Tuesday, as vendors once again backed City Mayor Hamilton Green who tried to oust Acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba from office. According to the acting town clerk, Mayor Green used his vehicle to block the entrance of City Hall, thereby preventing her from entering the compound. The vehicle was subsequently replaced with a human barricade. Additionally, men who were described as “thugs” prevented employees from gaining access to Sooba’s office. Local Government Minister Ganga Persaud said the…
Read MoreEight Guyanese crash victims serve writs on CAL
Caribbean Airlines Limited in Port-of-Spain has been served with writs from attorneys representing eight Guyanese passengers seeking compensation for injuries, losses and damage they suffered when Flight BW523 crash landed in Guyana two years ago. Several other lawsuits have been filed in the New York courts, two of which were filed over a year ago. The writs were served locally on CAL on July 29, and lawsuits filed in the Guyana courts on July 26. In response to the lawsuits, CAL Corporate Communications Director, Clint Williams, told TT media that,…
Read MoreU.S. investors want to make energy drink with coconut water from Guyana – Investors meeting key stakeholders
The introduction of an energy drink with coconut water from Guyana as one of the key ingredients is being conceptualised by American investors who met President Donald Ramotar on Wednesday for talks. The product when manufactured will be sold to the high-end consumers in the United States using a marketing strategy that will promote the country and the business of local small coconut producers. George Papanastasatos and Marim Kinkladze, the two investors met President Ramotar in the company of Allison Butters-Grant President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Connections Consultants…
Read MoreRegion One to get modern ferry by 2014
A new modern ferry vessel will be acquired for the Region One service next year to reduce time and improve serviceability on the Mabaruma district route. This information was provided by Minister of Public Works, Robeson Benn in response to a question asked by APNU’s Member of Parliament (MP), Annette Ferguson as to why one ferry only provides service to Mabaruma residents once per month. According to Minister Benn, there is currently no consideration to assign another ferry to ply the Mabaruma district; however, the MV Kimbia which has been…
Read MoreEl Dorado Rum captures author’s attention
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) award winning El Dorado rums have spiked the interest of well-known bestselling American author Randy White, who has travelled to Guyana to gain insight as to how El Dorado rums are made and to understand the history of various rums produced by the company. He was high in praise of the rum, relating that it captured his interest when he tasted it on one of his travels. “After, I began reading about El Dorado, it’s not just one of the best rums in the Americas; it’s…
Read MoreWakenaam Nite, pageant launched
As part of efforts to promote domestic tourism, the annual Wakenaam Nite was launched at the Tourism Ministry’s boardroom on Wednesday. After two years, the event brings with it the Miss Wakenaam Pageant, which is being resuscitated due to demand by the community. Addressing the launching of the event, Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Director Indranauth Haralsingh said the event has, over the years, proven to attract investment on the island and organisers are hopeful for a similar response this year. “We’re impressed with the level of organisation and planning of…
Read MoreHydro-electric bill passed without APNU support
The Alliance For Change voted with the government in the wee hours of Thursday morning to pass the Hydro-Electric Power (Amendment) Bill which is necessary to bring the local law into conformity with the environmental standards of possible Amaila Project financier the IDB. The APNU voted against the bill with chief spokesman on financial matters Carl Greenidge saying that there were still a considerable amount of questions about the project unanswered. He also questioned why the people should take the government’s word that Amaila would result in lower electricity rates…
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