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New Cabinet swears to serve the people
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Ramsammy to set up national think-tank to push agri sector
Newly-appointed Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said he intends to set up a national think-tank committee to help push the programmes of the agriculture sector. He made the comment while addressing heads of departments under the ministry’s purview during a meeting on Tuesday. The aim of the meeting was to familiarise himself with the departments and agencies. In his address, Minister Ramsammy said that he is poised and ready to take the agriculture sector to greater heights during his tenure as minister. He said agriculture must not only be seen…
Read MoreCabinet members promise to work for the people
The 20-member Cabinet team appointed by President Donald Ramotar on Monday have all promised to make their respective ministries as efficient and effective as possible so that all Guyanese can benefit. Speaking to Guyana Times International after the appointment, Natural Resources and the Environment Minister Robert Persaud said having a new ministry is a challenge, but his ministry will focus on coordinating all natural resources, taking into consideration the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). His primary objective is to “coordinate all activities within the natural resources sector, be it mining,…
Read MoreGovt stepping up action to regularise squatter settlements
More than 250 residents of Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara were on Tuesday promised titled land once they cooperate with the Housing Ministry to regularise the squatter settlement there. Reappointed Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali and several officials from the lands and survey department, as well as the Housing Ministry, visited Cane Grove on Tuesday to engage the community ahead of the commencement of the project. Ali said that his government is concerned about the wellbeing of all Guyanese, including those who may be occupying lands illegally or without…
Read MoreChanna bombs lobbed at Lumumba’s home
Two molotov cocktails (channa bombs) were on Monday morning thrown at the house of former presidential adviser on empowerment, Odinga Lumumba. The incident occurred at approximately 02:30h at Lumumba’s Kiskadee Drive, Meadow Brook residence. According to police spokesman, Ivelaw Whittaker, the devices struck the bottom western wall of the home, resulting in a small fire that scorched the wall which was extinguished by the security guard on duty. According to information received, there was not much damage. In an invited comment, Lumumba described the incident as “highly politically motivated”. He…
Read MoreTime to case aside partisan cloaks – Ramotar says as swearing in ceremony
Newly sworn in President Donald Ramotar has committed to working together with all stakeholders to make Guyana a true frontier. At his inauguration on Saturday, Ramotar said the results of the 2011 general and regional elections reflect the democratic will of the people, noting that “the will of the people” is paramount and must be respected. He noted that this year’s elections “have reaffirmed our maturity as a democratic nation, something we should all be proud”. “I wish to therefore congratulate my Guyanese brothers and sisters from all walks of…
Read MoreAPNU, AFC ‘in touch’ on parliamentary agenda – Roopnaraine
Informal discussions on a common parliamentary agenda have commenced between the two main opposition parties that will hold the majority when the National Assembly reconvenes. This is according to prime ministerial candidate of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Dr Rupert Roopnaraine. “The discussion with the AFC (Alliance For Change) has not begun in earnest… but we are in touch,” he said on Friday. The APNU also is in the process of working out its legislative programme, Roopnaraine said. The APNU will then meet with the AFC to discuss…
Read MoreCops open fire on APNU protestors
By Tiffny Rhodius Police on Tuesday morning fired rubber bullets and tear gas to break up a protest by a group of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) supporters on Hadfield Street, Georgetown during which retired Guyana Defence Force Chief of Staff, Brigadier Edward Collins and Attorney James Bond were shot and injured. The police said the demonstration was illegal, but APNU leaders are calling the police’s action “crude” and “barbaric” and are demanding an explanation from the police commissioner. Members of the coalition grouping had gathered around 09: 00h…
Read MoreThe swearing-in ceremony of Guyana’s seventh executive president Donald Ramotar at State House
U.S. commits to strengthening governance, security in Guyana
United States Ambassador to Guyana Brent Hardt said Washington looks forward to working with this country to improve its economy, while strengthening public safety and democratic governance. Hardt made the remarks while addressing the 16th Annual Awards Presentation and Dinner hosted by Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) On December 2 at the Princess Hotel. The U.S. envoy said that he looks forward to working with the government and people of Guyana to forge a mutually beneficial partnership for the 21st century. During his presentation, Ambassador Hardt served up a…
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