By: Samuel Sukhnandan University of Guyana Student Society (UGSS) President Duane Edwards said he would like to see that the University of Guyana (UG) advance into a better institution. Edwards said despite the many issues that exist at the university, he is still confident that things could change for the better. The UGSS president told Guyana Times International on Tuesday that he believes that UG could become a well-recognised institution and should pursue more students from the Caricom region. Edwards said that he is not in support of the University…
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Gov’t flays critics of Specialty Hospital contract award
Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon has registered government’s consternation at what he termed the persistent, unsubstantiated allegations, conjecture and outright misrepresentation in sections of the media on the contract awarded for the construction of the Specialty Hospital. Dr Luncheon pointed out that while it is accepted that Cabinet was not in possession of every iota of information regarding the bid, whatever facts made available was both necessary and sufficient for the contract to be granted. “The administration has issued a press statement which provides eloquent evidence and the basis for…
Read MoreQueens-based Guyanese rally for NY city seat
District and Community Leader Albert Baldeo led a strong and unified coalition of residents living in Richmond Hill, South Ozone Park and Ozone Park and testified before the NYC Districting Commission, which will draw new City Council Districts based on the new Census figures for the next 10 years. They dominated a packed public hearing in the Flushing Library auditorium last Tuesday. Guyanese Americans complained that they have been deprived of fair and effective representation due to the division of the area into several federal, state and city districts, leaving…
Read MoreChinese oil firm expresses interest in investing in Guyana
Officials of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the largest offshore oil and gas producer in China, paid a courtesy call on Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud recently to discuss bilateral cooperation on petroleum and other related areas of investment in Guyana. The team included CNOOC Overseas Exploration Inspector Cui Hanyun and CNOOC South America Exploration Project Manager Hu Gencheng, while Guyana Geology and Mines Commission Commissioner Karen Livan and other technical officers were also present. The meeting centered on the enhancement of mutual understanding; oil exploration in…
Read MoreBurrowes appointed presidential advisor
– to help establish development bank By Michael Younge President Donald Ramotar has officially appointed Keith Burrowes as his newest advisor who will focus on financial management and help establish a development bank. Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon confirmed Burrowes’ appointment on Wednesday. Burrowes, who heads the Health Sector Development Unit and the City Council’s Implementation Committee also sits on numerous state boards. “Mr Burrowes has indeed been appointed… the president has indeed issued instructions to that effect,” Dr Luncheon disclosed while responding to questions from the…
Read MoreIDB says Caribbean, Latin American road fatalities pegged at 100,000 yearly
Ask Latin Americans to name their region’s most pressing problem, and they will most likely respond crime, poverty or corruption. Some may cite the shortage of decent housing or the poor performance of essential public services. Where would road safety fit in the long list of development priorities? A few statistics may offer a clue: more than 100,000 people are killed every year in traffic crashes in Latin America and the Caribbean. Compared with other causes of untimely deaths, road incidents take more lives each day (about 275) than HIVAIDS…
Read MoreLindeners start reconstruction of burnt school
The reconstruction of the One Mile Primary School in Linden, which was set ablaze by arsonists last week, began on Sunday when hundreds converged at the burnt out site to dedicate their time and resources toward the initiative. This mega community effort comes one week after the school was torched. Since the blaze which left many in tears, Lindeners have pledged to rebuild the school. With the use of a front-end-loader donated by Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Incorporated (BMGGI), the burnt out site began to clear of all unwanted debris…
Read MorePrivate Sector calls for more electronic transactions
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) and Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) continue to encourage the use of electronic cash transactions even as armed robberies persist unabated not only against businesses but also civilians. GCCI President and PSC Vice Chairman Clinton Urling remarked that while Guyana is a cash-based society, there is no reason for local business to remain in this stupor. He pointed to initiatives taken through the efforts of the PSC to institute and encourage more frequent use of plastics by businesses and consumers. “At the chamber…
Read MoreReligious community against legalising same-sex unions in Guyana
The religious bodies including the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha and the Hindu community at large have strongly condemned legalising same-sex relations, in light of Parliament sending a motion on that subject to a Special Select Committee for deliberations. In an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International, president of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha, Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud pointed out that Hindus will steadfastly oppose homosexuality, but at the same time they will not impede on persons’ personal beliefs and democratic rights. “While we stalwartly stand by our religious beliefs, it…
Read MoreGov’t wants all Guyanese to tap into mining wealth
By Reuben Stoby Government is seeking ways in which the success of the gold and diamond mining industry could be shared by all Guyanese, and according to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud, it would be engaging various stakeholders with the view of making land for mining easily accessible to small miners. “We have recognised that we need to ensure that there is some level of equity in the development of the mining sector. Equity in terms of access to our mineral properties… When I go throughout the country…
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