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Leguan residents got an opportunity to raise their concerns with President Donald Ramotar when he led a team of government officials on a visit to the Essequibo Island on Sunday to share with them the government’s outlook for Guyana. The visiting team, which included Public Works Minister Robeson Benn, Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali, who is performing the duties of tourism minister, and Region Three Chairman Julius Faerber, told residents that it is time to look beyond bread-and-butter issues. “When we are not able to build every single road,…

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By Danielle Campbell-Lowe The Aircraft Owners Association of Guyana (AOAG) has applauded a move by government to commence the urgent rehabilitation of, and expansion work on key airstrips around the country, dubbing the investment a welcome move. Government has acquiesced to several requests made by the association for the speedy rehabilitation and expansion of several airstrips in outlying regions. Public Relations Consultant at Ogle International Airport, Kit Nascimento told Guyana Times International that the association had made known to President Donald Ramotar its concerns regarding the local aviation sector. In…

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– promises development in health, infrastructure President Donald Ramotar announced that the island of Wakenaam will be developed into a strong tourist destination which would boost the economic potential of the island. Ramator made this announcement during his visit to the island on last Saturday for the Wakenaam Nite celebrations. Speaking to thousands of islanders and visitors, he said his government has plans for massive development in the various sectors on the island. He said plans are in the pipeline for the construction and rehabilitation of roads, health centres and…

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A group of Toronto-based Guyanese organised a fund-raiser last weekend to benefit the Toronto Caribbean Children Foundation (TCCF). Guyanese-Canadian real estate tycoon Jay Brijpaul, founder and president of TCCF, spearheaded the fund-raiser and also delivered the keynote address at the evening banquet that was co-sponsored by Scotiabank of Toronto to benefit the organisation. The organisation has been providing medical care for disabled children and has helped Guyanese, Trinidadians, Jamaicans, Haitians, St Kittians, Grenadians, and children from several other islands. The gala evening of entertainment was held at the Liberty Grand…

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The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport is working to open the National Aquatic Center at Liliendaal to the public and, is currently seeking suitable persons to take up the positions as lifeguards, which is a necessary safety requirement. Once these positions are filled, this state-of-the-art facility will be made available to the wider Guyanese public. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony during a recent interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA) said thus far, the primary beneficiaries of the Olympic-size swimming pool are people who are…

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The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) said it is a shame that the A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) has pulled out of the ongoing national debate on corruption being hosted by the National Communications Network (NCN). In a statement, the PPP/C said the APNU’s confirmation that they will not participate further in the ongoing public debates on corruption is an admission that their charges of corruption have been unfounded. “APNU in a desperate effort to save face has issued a press statement which is merely an attempt to distract from…

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The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has secured the services of its first paediatric surgeon, Marisa Seepersaud. After more than 10 years of theoretical and practical studies in the surgical field in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Kingdom and Canada, Seepersaud has returned to serve Guyana. She commenced working at the Central Hospital in July after completing her stint at the Mona Campus of the West Indies University in Jamaica. During an interview with Guyana Times International, Seepersaud said she is committed to her duties and will serve the…

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The feasibility study on the establishment of an International Centre for Biodiversity Research and Low Carbon Development at the University of Guyana is expected to be finalised by October. This is according to Acting Vice Chancellor, Dr Marlene Cox who revealed that the University of Guyana is expected to conduct the feasibility study in association with the World Bank. A three-day consultation on the development of the research centre was conducted in June last year, with more than 60 stakeholders participating in the working sessions. Several stakeholders have also drafted…

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