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Vatican envoy to Guyana accredited

April 26, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Archbishop Nicola Girasoli has been appointed Apostolic Nuncio Holy See to Guyana after presenting his letters of credence to President Donald Ramotar last Monday, pledging to do his best in the promotion of the greater good of the country. Archbishop Girasoli, in the company of President of the Bishop’s Conference Bahamian Archbishop Patrick Pinder and Bishop Francis Alleyne of Georgetown told President Ramotar about the social doctrine of the Catholic Church to promote solidarity and charity to the poor and vulnerable and service to the people regardless of religious persuasions.…

Specialty hospital will boost medical tourism – Minister Ramsaran

April 26, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Health Minister Dr Bheri Ramsaran and officials of the Health Ministry met with stakeholders and contractors on Monday, April 23, to discuss the specialty hospital. Dr Ramsaran said this project is a critical one, as he underscored its benefits along with the changes that have been made in the area of infrastructural development. Project Manager of the specialty hospital, Naresh Mangar highlighted that the project is being funded by the government of India. Mangar said, “Financing for the project is from the government of India through a line of credit…

PPP urges rejection of purveyors of division

April 26, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The ruling People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/ C) has called on all “patriotic Guyanese” to reject “purveyors of division”, and to support attempts being made to attain political consensus. The party said in a statement released Monday night that the progress being made in these talks with the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) was being opposed by a “vocal minority” which tends to pay lip service to the need for political consensus. “Amongst this vocal minority are sections of the media (re: Stabroek News’ editorial of April 23, 2012)”,…

People are the heart of sustainable development

April 26, 2012 TIMES INT'L

-Caricom environment ministers The region’s sustainable development rests heavily on its human capital. This is the consensus of Caribbean Community (Caricom) ministers and other officials at the 39th special meeting of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) on the environment and sustainable development. The meeting which opened in Georgetown, last Friday, was mandated by Caricom heads of government to prepare a Caricom position for negotiations at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+ 20) slated for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June of this year. In addressing…

Govt ups old age pension to Gy$10,000

April 20, 2012 TIMES INT'L

– to examine how increase will be funded By Michael Younge Government on Wedneday agreed to increase the Old Age Pension from Gy$ 8100 per month to Gy$ 10, 000 with effect from May 1 following talks on the 2012 National Budget with Opposition Leader David Granger. The meeting was held at the Office of the President on Shiv Chanderpaul Drive after a request was made by the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament Volda Lawrence for government to consider meeting with the main opposition party…

Obama commits US$130M to help Caricom fight drugs, small arms

April 20, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Caricom states are to benefit from US$ 130 million in financial assistance from the United States to deal with crime and security in the region. This was revealed by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar last Sunday in an interview with the Trinidad Guardian, following the conclusion of the Sixth Summit of the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia. PM Persad-Bissessar, who has lead responsibility for security within Caricom’s quasi- Cabinet, and other Caribbean leaders met with U.S. President Barack Obama for one hour on Saturday evening. She said she was…

Man in triangular love affair shot dead

April 20, 2012 TIMES INT'L

As investigations continue into the murder of Balram Jadoonauth, 25, of Lot 25 Dennis Street and Delph Avenue, Campbellville, Georgetown, there are a number of factors that the police will have to consider before charges are instituted. These were the sentiments of A Division Commander George Vyphius when contacted on Monday. He stated that the mitigating facts will have to be investigated thoroughly, since the case is a complicated one. Nevertheless, the police are still conducting their investigations, he stated. Balram, who was attached to the GR Taxi Service, was…

“Overcome your fear with perseverance and confidence”

April 20, 2012 TIMES INT'L

– Seebarran urges Kuru Kuru Training College students Miss India Worldwide 2012, Alana Seebarran was recently the guest speaker at a Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry event held at the Kuru Kuru Training College on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. Seebarran in her address, urged the more than 200 young people to never leave room for obstacles to be in the way in the pursuit of their dreams, noting that the only obstacles they face are doubt and fear of failure. She further encouraged the youths to overcome their fear with perseverance…

U.S.-based Guyanese Arya Samajists observe Foundation Day at open mass

April 20, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By North American Correspondent Hundreds of Guyanese American Arya Samajists, under the banner United Arya Samajs Foundation Inc., turned out at the Arya Spiritual ground on 133rd Street in Richmond Hill last Sunday for the annual observance of the founding of the Arya Samaj movement. At the open air mass, devotees from several Arya Samaj organizations, performed religious services and gave speeches to mark the auspicious occasion. The Havan and special mantras marking the occasion of the 137th Anniversary was presided over by Dr Satish Prakash and Pandit Ramlall. The…

N.Y.- based international recording artiste thrills Guyanese audience

April 20, 2012 TIMES INT'L

International Recording artiste, Guyanese born, Geeta Bisram, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’s contestant and member of the famed Suresh Wadkar Ajvasan Academy of Music, Purnash Durgaprashad, along with Leader of the Angels Caribbean Entertainment Group out of New York, USA, Vinod Bisram, and other members of the Group thrilled the audience in a historic single concert “Shyaam-e-Mehfil (An Evening of Ghazals)” on the lawns of the Anna Catherina Islamic Complex on April 7 last. The Program was part of the activities for Guyana’s hosting of the 10th International Qaseeda Competition…