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The Guyana Defence Force on Tuesday promoted 11 newly-commissioned cadet officers to ensigns at a parade held at Camp Ayanganna, Thomas Lands, Georgetown. Army Chief of Staff, Commodore Gary Best addressed the young officers, telling them that they were on the path of becoming leaders in their own right. Best stated that the GDF would recognise and celebrate the officers’ good work. He called them valuable resources to not only the GDF but to Guyana as a whole. “It is not just about wearing stars on your shoulder, but to…

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The Ministry of Education’s Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2008-2013, has as one of its goal, the achievement of at least 70 percent of teachers trained by 2013 to guarantee that children will have a better opportunity to access quality education Chief Education Officer Olato Sam speaking on Tuesday at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE) graduation at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) said that the objective has not only been met but, surpassed. This has occurred through initiatives such as the World Bank supported US$5.12M Guyana Improving Teacher Education…

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A US$1.688 million contract was on Friday signed by the Home Affairs Ministry and Western Scientific Company for the supply of scientific equipment for the state-of-the-art Police Forensic Laboratory, located at the University of Guyana campus. Witnessing the signing ceremony at the Home Affairs Ministry, Brickdam, were Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee, Junior Finance  Minister Juan Edghill, the contracting company’s officials,  acting Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell and senior police officers. “Thieves should think twice about crimes they want to commit because the police force will soon be equipped with the…

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By Samuel Sukhnandan Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud, GGDMA President Patrick Harding (third left) and stakeholders addressing the media on Friday Guyana has recorded another historic first in the gold mining sector after 403, 000 ounces of gold were declared up to December 14th. This figure surpasses last year’s declared production of 350,000 ounces and is likely to increase by the end of the year. The announcement was made on Friday by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud who credited the achievement to the collaboration between the…

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By Samuel Sukhnandan As the local gold mining sector continues to blossom, plans are already in place to improve on the current production average and declaration. This is according to the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) President, Patrick Harding. Harding said that this will be possible, as the association with the help of government and the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) plans to tighten up on its enforcement strategy in 2013. This will help to reduce the number of illegal miners, especially non-nationals, particularly Brazilians; operating in…

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Failed low-cost airline EZjet allegedly owes the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) and the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) more than Gy$5.7 million, according to Transport Minister Robeson Benn, who also asserted that refunds will only be paid to passengers who bought their tickets in Guyana. “Based on the time in which invoices are repaid and dealt with, there are amounts owed to the Cheddi Jagan International Airport of Gy$2.6 million and Guyana Civil Aviation Authority of Gy$3,185, 742,” Benn said. Benn’s revelation came after he was grilled by A…

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The Board of Industrial Training (BIT) last Friday, held a graduation ceremony at the New Amsterdam Town Hall, Berbice, for 187 persons who successfully completed training in more than 21 occupational areas under the National Training Project for Youth Empowerment (NTPYE). BIT offers six months of free training for persons aged 16-20 years in various courses and for heavy-duty equipment operators in the 18 to 35 years age range. The training was done at 28 locations in Berbice, and catered for school dropouts and unemployed persons.  Some of the courses…

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A West Berbice man was on Monday sentenced to 13 years in prison, after he pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter. Anderson Nicolson, also called “Andy” or “Cow Bow”, admitted to killing Trevelyan Amelia Kingston, also called “Trevelyan K Nicolson” and “Trevelyan Amelia Nicolson”, on October 4, 2008 at Rosignol. State Prosecutor, Prithina Kissoon, told the court that on the day in question, the mother of the deceased visited her daughter’s home at Rosignol Village and found the common-law couple involved in an argument. She said the mother…

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