Opposition Leader Brigadier David Granger was part of a team of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Members of Parliament (MPs) on a “fan out” exercise in Regions One and Eight. According to a release from the coalition, Granger’s team visited Mabaruma and the surrounding areas. During the visit, APNU MPs met with residents and held several community meetings to inform them of the partnership’s activities in the National Assembly and stance on several key issues, especially those of interest to the people of Barima-Waini. At several community meetings, APNU…
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National Competitiveness Council calls for more value-added exports
The National Competitiveness Council believes that Guyana can become more successful if it develops a more robust value-added export industry. While various sectors have comparative advantages due to the availability of land, water, competitive wages, and an advantageous position as a potential exporter to Caricom, Guyana has not been successful at building up competitive advantages. The council said that what is needed is a long-term strategic analysis and planning by government, along with effective and vigorous private sector entrepreneurship through the formulation of policies aimed at enhancing national competitiveness and…
Read MoreCorentyne rape accused freed
The accused in the Corentyne rape and buggery trial was on Friday set free by a mixed Berbice jury last Friday. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of not-guilty after deliberating for 30 minutes on the evidence following guidance by Justice Dawn Gregory-Barnes. On trial was 29-year-old Fazil Roy Hussain of Olverston Village, Corentyne. He was accused of committing the two acts on his ex-lover between April 27 and 28, 2009. The state’s case, which was presented by State Prosecutor Diana Kaulesar, was that the victim was walking along the…
Read MoreNEW GPC INC appoints general manager
NEW GPC INC has appointed finance executive Ravie Ramcharitar as its general manager. This appointment comes at a time when the company is rapidly expanding in Guyana and will see the general manager taking responsibility for growth in one of the company’s key business segments. Ravie, as he is fondly known, has a reputation for versatility and is actively involved in the decision-making machinery of the company. He has been a senior executive with the NEW GPC and the Queens Atlantic Investment Inc (QAII) group since January 2000. He has…
Read MoreJudicial backlog a problem not only in Guyana – Professor Hamilton
– AG says govt taking steps to enhance justice system. By Michael Younge – University of London Law Professor Jenny Hamilton said the challenges which arise as a result of having to deal with a backlog of cases in the judicial and a relatively slow justice system are not unique to Guyana or the wider Caribbean. Dr Hamilton was at the time speaking during an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International while on a business visit to Guyana to shed more light on the University of London’s relationship with Nations…
Read MoreSami Yusuf to perform live in Guyana
Guyanese will be in for a treat when internationally renowned artiste Sami Yusuf performs at the Guyana National Stadium, on September 28. The singer will be brought to Guyana through Inspire Inc in collaboration with the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) and the Muslim Youth League of Guyana. Yusuf has a huge fan base and has sold over 15 million albums worldwide. He has inspired many by his spiritual and meaningful lyrics and his interpretation of the current state of the world. He is known for his singles “Al-Mu’Allim”,…
Read MoreWakenaam farmers focusing on large-scale coconut cultivation
Farmers on the island of Wakenaam, Region Two, are focusing on large-scale cultivation of coconut so as to cash-in on the demand for the commodity in the region and further afield. The farmers told Guyana Times International that rice cultivation on the island is facing troubling times, and as such, they have switched their attention to coconut cultivation. Coconut farmers from Marias Pleasure, Wakenaam, said they are cultivating huge acres of coconut, with one farmer, Diabee Persaud informing this publication that he is cultivating 10 acres alone. Persaud said the…
Read MoreGlory days for sugar not over – Dr Ramsammy
Faced with the recurring low production and dire financial problems of the sugar industry, Agriculture Minister, Dr Leslie Ramsammy on Saturday declared that “the glory days” of GuySuCo are not over, vowing that the corporation will have even more glorious days. Ramsammy was speaking at a ceremony to honour outstanding workers across the various estates. He said the industry had to be brought out of its death bed in the 1980s, and government succeeded in bringing it back. “GuySuCo will continue to be a pillar in the development of the…
Read MoreGovt officials interface with Demerara River communities
The Local Government and Regional Development Ministry embarked on another leg of its outreaches in the Demerara River where five teams of ministers and regional officials visited and interacted with residents on both sides of the river. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) report, Local Government and Regional Development Ministry Permanent Secretary Colin Croal engaged with the residents of Low Wood and Princess Carolina, both of which are predominantly farming communities. Solar panel While at Low Wood, Croal recalled that the community was visited last November and a request…
Read MoreFly Guyana to begin operations in October
Fly Guyana has announced that it will launch its flights out of Guyana in October, according to a representative of the new airline, Harry Chowbey. “We spoke to the government of Guyana which was very supportive of this, and in the near future, Guyana will have back their airline,” he revealed. Chowbey said the other airlines have all been doing a great job and expressed the hope that all agents will support the venture. Alluding to the scope of the operations, he explained that the new airline will fly the…
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