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The United States announced a US$3.43 million assistance programme to combat illicit trafficking in firearms as part of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI). This announcement was made at the Caribbean Community (Caricom) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS) headquarters on the margin of the third Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, which began on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday. This initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Programme, will combat illicit firearms trafficking in…

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Despite late advertising, thousands turned out to be a part of the seventh annual Rockstone Fish Festival last weekend. The adventurous and fun-filled festival was held along the banks of the Essequibo River, and drew people from all walks of life. They hunted, fished and more importantly for some, it was a day to spend with their families and loved ones. Those who have been attending the festival from the inception agreed that while it has grown over the years, the 2012 activities drew less people than the previous year.…

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Members interacting with the Witness Programme’s representatives United States Ambassador D Brent Hardt said the U.S. will continue to support efforts worldwide to combat violence against women. He made the pronouncement during his address at the opening of the Women’s Entrepreneur Expo at the Tower Hotel on Monday. The expo aims to achieve gender equality and empower women, while highlighting their work and sensitising them about domestic violence. “This year, I am pleased to announce that our embassy will sponsor participants from Guyana to attend the Caribbean Rule of Law…

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The Indian Commemoration Trust (ICT) has embarked on the renovating of the Indian Monument Gardens in preparation for the 175th anniversary of the arrival of East Indians in Guyana. The gardens houses the monument depicting the arrival of the first batch of East Indians to British Guiana in 1838 – a replica of the “Whitby”, one of the ships that brought East Indian indentured immigrants to Guyana. The ceremonial sod-turning exercise was done on Friday by Culture Minister Dr Frank Anthony and ICT members at a ceremony that was attended…

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Pandit Bankim Gossai, brother of the late Shri Prakash Gossai, is of the view that faith and spirituality in Guyana are growing. The United Kingdom-based Guyanese religious leader is currently in Guyana to conduct his first ever yagna in the country of his birth. Pandit Gossai, who has been travelling the world, said he is very pleased to see that the people in Guyana have been preserving the traditions that were passed down to them by their ancestors. The religious leader added that he has seen the growth of morality…

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Tourists from the Kali Travel and Tours group returned from India last week, all of them very impressed with the once-in-a-lifetime experience they encountered. Group members say the entire trip was captivating, beginning with the comfortable and relaxing Air India flight from JFK to Delhi and visits to temples and other historical sites. The trip takes place twice every year where persons get the opportunity to visit various sites and experience the real India and is coordinated by India accredited Tour Operator Ramesh Kalicharran, formerly of Essequibo in Guyana. In…

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The Guyana Broadcast Authority (GNBA) is moving swiftly to get its business done under the new broadcast act. GNBA Chairperson Bibi Shaddick said the board of directors has met twice since the establishment of the authority, and the organisation has been sensitising broadcasters of their role under the new act. Current broadcasters have been given the greenlight to continue their operations, but had to first apply for new licences in 2013, which falls under the new broadcast act. Shaddick told media operatives on Wednesday that during the first meeting, the…

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