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Based on a number of consultations with regional and international partners, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry along with several bodies drafted a master plan for the restoration, modernisation and upgrade of the zoological park of Guyana. On Tuesday evening, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud, speaking at the event hosted to launch the master plan for the zoo under the Three Parks Initiative, said government has been struggling to upgrade and modernise the zoological and other parks around the country. Under this initiative, the minister said it is…

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Amid the uncertainty over the fate of two pieces of legislation key to the advancement of the Amaila Falls Hydro Power Project, the Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Tuesday urged both government and opposition to work together to have them passed. Government has tabled amendments to the hydroelectricity act and a motion to increase the debt ceiling – both critical to the project. In a statement, the umbrella business grouping said the Amaila Falls Hydroelectric project has reached the stage where two critical pieces of legislation require parliamentary approval for…

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By Samuel Sukhnandan – Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud said because of Guyana’s vast terrain, large cats and other animals can indeed pose a threat to citizens. Persaud’s comments come in light of concerns raised by citizens of North Ruimveldt, Georgetown where a jaguar has been roaming. Persaud told Guyana Times International on Tuesday that people are usually encouraged to capture these animals, once they pose a threat to a community. When this newspaper contacted the National Parks Commission (NPC) to report the incident in North Ruimveldt on…

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Archaeologist attached to the Boise State University, Dr Mark Plew on Tuesday disclosed that 13 new archaeological sites have been found in the Rupununi Savannah, Region Nine. At the time, Dr Plew was delivering the feature presentation during a public lecture organised by the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry and the Walter Roth Museum of Anthology at the Umana Yana, Kingston. Dr Plew disclosed that the discoveries were made in the past weeks during a field visit to the Karanambo Ranch, Region Nine. According to the archaeologist, previous surveys only…

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By: Whitney Persaud – Declaring that the traffic situation in Guyana is terrible, acting Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell said the force will be taking firm actions against reckless and drunk drivers. He was at the time addressing the force’s annual awards ceremony at the Tactical Services Unit Drill Square, Eve Leary, Georgetown. Brumell said there has been a 30 per cent increase in accidents and deaths this year. The annual awards ceremony for the Guyana Police Force began in 1990 and has trended until now. Officers would usually receive sizeable…

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The upcoming 36th biennial Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) conference slated to take place in Guyana from August 4-9 will address several burning issues confronting teachers, not only in Guyana but across the Caribbean region. According to Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) President Colin Bynoe, plans are apace for the hosting of the conference, which will address issues such as violence against teachers, increased wages, marking of school based assessments, among other issues. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Bynoe said violence against teachers, which remains a major issue, will…

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Earlier this week, Alex, accompanied by his mother arrived in New York from Haiti. Alex is soon expected to undergo heart surgery. As is well known, Rotarians are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others around the world; and when you put the concept of helping others ahead of helping yourself, anything is possible, hence the direct involvement of Rotarians in this endeavour. The Gift of Life program was founded by Rotary District 7250. The program has helped over 15000 children from 68 countries on 5 continents…

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On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Ballot Box Martyrs, the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) held a road march and wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday to honour the fallen comrades who had paid the ultimate price in defence of democracy. Bholanauth Parmanand, 45, and Jagan Ramessar, 17, were shot dead by members of the Guyana Defence Force on the evening of the general elections on July 16th, 1973, outside of the polling station at Number 63 Village, Corentyne, while demanding that PPP votes be counted at the place…

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