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The Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has refuted comments from the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) which appeared in various sections of the media regarding bauxite issues in Region 10. The ministry through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) in a release said there has been an increase in the number of companies, firms and stakeholders in regards to the Guyana bauxite industry, but clarity should first be addressed with Block 37. “The Block 37 deposit is located in Linden while Block 38 is located in proximity to…

– President Ramotar makes first donation President Donald Ramotar on Friday made the very first contribution to Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal at its launching. While delivering the feature address at the event at the Georgetown Club, he acknowledged the tremendous work being done by the Salvation Army in assisting the less fortunate. He said the fact that the institution is working so tirelessly and energetically to help people is gratifying. The president stated that the Salvation Army’s contribution is significant to the country’s development. The president recognised the presence of…

Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said the Coast Guard and police have to work in collaboration with all stakeholders to effectively combat the scourge of piracy. Speaking with Guyana Times International during a recent interview, Dr Ramsammy noted that the issue of piracy is a bothersome one, and disclosed that he will be meeting with his Surinamese counterpart, Hendrik Setrowidjojo later this month to discuss ways of addressing the problem, among other issues. According to Dr Ramsammy, fishermen also need to work more closely with the Agriculture Ministry. “There is…

President Donald Ramotar on Wednesday urged all stakeholders to support tougher anti-corruption measures as well as greater transparency in the management of the country’s natural resources industry. Ramotar was speaking at the opening of a seminar on sustainable development of the extractive industry organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Natural Resources Ministry. The president said that the revenue earned from the natural resources sector should be used to broaden the country’s economic base and diversify other areas. “In a way, we are fortunate to be developing…

Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) President Clinton Urling and other executives met with City Mayor Hamilton Green and other City Council representatives on Monday. The aim of the meeting was to discuss issues affecting Georgetown and the possibility of charting a way forward. Urling outlined several concerns expressed by members of the business community, relating to the city and other municipalities around the country. The chamber president also stressed the need for local government reform, local government elections and lamented the unsanitary conditions of the city. Urling also…

Guyana will be benefitting from expert advice about all renewable energy possibilities through a pact with the Clinton Foundation’s Climate Initiative that was signed on Wednesday between Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and Clinton Foundation’s Climate Initiative Clean Energy Director Jan Hartke. President Donald Ramotar and head of the Climate Change Unit of the Office of the President, Shyam Nokta witnessed the signing, which can be considered another milestone of Guyana’s low carbon trajectory quest. Clinton Foundation Programme Officer David Alcaly and Global Coordinator of Sids Dock Energy Al Binger were…

“Be courageous, be dedicative, be submissive, but most of all, always remember to strive for nothing but excellence,” these are the words of St Stanislaus College 2012 valedictorian Bianca Phillips, as she encouraged the nation’s children in their pursuit of success. Since the commencement of her academic life at St Stanislaus College, Phillips has been an outstanding student and thoughts of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (CSEC) did not deter her spirit. It was a mere challenge that she knew she would have overcome in style. The 16-year-old has…

By Danielle Campbell On September 1, 1993, Arnold Ramsammy was startled by the strange sound coming from outside his Mibicuri, Black Bush Polder home. He got out of bed to investigate and was accosted by four armed, masked invaders. The ensuing confrontation led to Ramsammy being shot in the left arm. The man’s three daughters: Maureen, Indira, and Gaitree claimed that they were asleep in a bedroom when they heard their father shouting, “Bandit! Bandit!” There was contradiction in the testimony concerning which daughter woke up first. However, Maureen Ramsammy…