November has been designated “Tourism Awareness Month” in Guyana. The focus appears to be on those individuals and institutions behind the yeoman efforts to develop our tourism sector. In other words, according to our minister of tourism: “to highlight the accomplishments of the sector; to disseminate information; to educate; to reward and recognise individuals, communities and organisations for their sterling contribution towards the development of tourism in Guyana.” There is no question that in the traditional tourist trade that has sustained so many of our Caribbean neighbours, there is much…
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Gains made must be maintained – Duncan
Over the past 22 years, workers have enjoyed a series of benefits through negotiations and deliberations between the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) and the government. The federation hopes to continue to see all workers enjoy these benefits, however, it is concerned with the present situation in the country, FITUG President Carvil Duncan said. He stated that their fourth Delegates’ Conference is being called at a time when the democracy in Guyana, which the working class once enjoyed, is now being threatened. Duncan explained that this is…
Read MoreEducation without disciple and decency is worthless
– Swami Aksharananda tells graduating students The Saraswati Vidya Niketan (SVN) Secondary School, Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara, on Sunday held its eighth annual graduation programme to honour 34 students who excelled at the 2012 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Thirty-one of the 34 students wrote 11 subjects and secured passes in all. The best graduating student, Bibi Ameena Nazaralie, who was placed seventh in the country’s Top 10, obtained five grade ones and eight distinctions. The annual ceremony held on the lawn of the school’s compound was attended…
Read MoreOpposition must see beyond narrow self-interest – Ali
By Michael Younge Housing Minister Irfaan Ali Senior Cabinet Minister Irfaan Ali has flayed the joint opposition political parties for continuously undermining principles such as trust, mutual respect and good faith in its dealings with the Donald Ramotar administration. He has also accused the opposition of supporting organised violence and seeking to create instability and mayhem in the country through a series of opposition sponsored events. Ali, who is also acting as tourism minister, explained that the much touted “new dispensation” in the National Assembly cannot deliver on the expectations…
Read MoreMore small businesses to be established in New Amsterdam
Over the next year, the Berbice Chamber of Commerce will continually work towards creating opportunities for establishing small businesses in New Amsterdam, Region 6. This was according to Berbice Chambers of Commerce Representative, Imran Sacoor at the closing of the New Amsterdam Town week on Saturday which was celebrated under the theme “Collaboration and Unity for the Restoration of New Amsterdam”. New Amsterdam is one of the most economically balanced towns in Berbice, that is driven by private and public sector organisations. Sacoor stated that the town has many opportunities…
Read MoreGuyana, TT officials discuss broadcast legislation at public forum
A team of top officials of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) on Monday evening met local stakeholders at a well-attended forum organised by the National Frequency Management Unit, a GINA release stated. Delivering a brief presentation at the Regency Hotel, Hadfield Street, TATT’s Vice Chairman, Kwesi Prescod, noted that media and rules governing media operatives have, and will have to evolve, to adapt to the changing times, citing the Internet as an area that holds challenges as well as opportunities. “With great power comes great responsibility,” he…
Read MorePersaud threatens stern action against negligent contractors
Local Government and Regional Development Minister, Ganga Persaud has promised that stern action will be taken against contractors who under-perform and do shoddy work in Region One (Barima/Waini). Persaud made the announcement during a recent outreach meeting with residents of Moruca, saying there has been a flood of complaints to his ministry about negligent contractors and the sub-standard work some of them are doing in the region. However, the minister noted that, although for the most part the contractors are to be blamed, regional officials and residents alike have to…
Read MoreE-Governance Data Centre closer to reality
As the laying of the fiber-optic cable continues, the construction of an ultra-modern data centre has begun. The foundation of the centre aback of Castellani House, Georgetown, is being laid even as the e-governance programme is progressing, and is expected to move into its final stage early next year. E-Governance Project Coordinator Alexei Ramotar said that the data centre will not be a “fixed building”, as it will be housed in three containers: One for power, another for cooling and the third for data purposes. E-governance refers to the delivery…
Read MoreContractor chopped to death in drunken brawl
– one suspect in custody, another at large A contractor was on last Saturday night chopped to death following an argument at a drinking spot at Zorg-en-Hoop, Blairmont, West Bank Berbice. The incident occurred about 21:00h. Brentnol Isaacs, called “Tonguie”, 31, of 118 Ithaca Village, West Bank Berbice was pronounced dead on arrival at the Georgetown Public Hospital later that night. Police spokesman Ivelaw Whittaker disclosed that based on investigations, Isaacs was among a group of men drinking when an argument ensued between him and another man, during which he…
Read MoreTremendous possibilities exist during 10th Parliament – Trotman
Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman said despite uncertainty, confusion and trepidation, he predicts tremendous possibilities for growth and development during the 10th Parliament. He said one of the objectives of Parliament is to use the National Assembly as a bridge between the various competing political forces; as a place for reconciling differences and finding points of convergence for the greater national good. Trotman was speaking at a forum where several business executives and politicians interacted at the Pegasus Hotel last Thursday.…
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