News – Page 703 – Guyana Times International

Guyanese selected for U.S. training on combating TIP

November 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

United States Ambassador to Guyana D Brent Hardt last week met with Tricia Watson, who has been selected to participate in an International Visitor Leadership Programme (IVLP) in the United States on combating Trafficking in Persons (TIP). The ambassador congratulated Watson on her selection, noting that he appreciates the close cooperation that exists between the United States and Guyana in addressing this global challenge, the U.S. embassy said in a release. The November 7-18 programme will bring together 19 participants from throughout the world, including government officials, immigration officials, human…

‘MovieTowne’ Guyana launched

November 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The popular Trinidad franchise MovieTowne has made its way to Guyana, and President Bharrat Jagdeo believes that the entertainment complex will be an important addition to the growing number of entertainment facilities in the country. Jagdeo on Tuesday unveiled a plaque signalling the beginning of the project, which is expected to be completed in two years. “I’m very pleased that MovieTowne has decided to come to Guyana,” the president said. Noting the enormous reputation the business has in Trinidad, Jagdeo believes that MovieTowne’s formidable reputation for investing and raising standards…

Agree to disagree! Husband, wife backing different political parties

November 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

BY ARIANA GORDON A husband and wife endorsing two different political parties publicly represents the right to freedom of choice. So says Dr Karen Cummings, a new face on the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) list of candidates. Her husband, Dr Emmanuel Cummings, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Guyana (UG) only recently endorsed the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C). He spoke on that party’s platform at its Kitty rally. Speaking to Guyana Times International on Monday, Dr Cummings said her move to support APNU is…

IDB helps Latin America, Caribbean access over US$200M in climate financing

November 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has assisted Mexico, Honduras, Jamaica and Bolivia in accessing a combined total of more than US$200 million from the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) in meetings last week. Multi-disciplinary teams of specialists from the IDB supported the countries in preparing national climate change investment plans to allocate resources to contribute to their efforts towards climate change mitigation and adaptation. Mexico’s investment plan under the Forest Investment Programme (FIP) was endorsed by the CIF on Monday, October 31. As part of the CIF, the FIP is allocating…

President gets outstanding leadership award from NAPS

November 4, 2011 TIMES INT'L

National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) on Friday honoured President Bharrat Jagdeo for the government’s fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. A GINA release said Guyana’s achievements in the HIV/AIDS fight have been unparalleled in the region and the rest of the world, and this was adequately reflected in the plaque which read: “Outstanding leadership award presented to HE Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, President of Guyana and Head of the Presidential Commission on HIVAIDS, in recognition of your fine leadership and extraordinary determination from the National AIDS Programme Secretariat of the Ministry of…

First batch of laptops arrives in Guyana

November 4, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The first batch of lap tops for the One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) initiative arrived in Guyana on Friday and they are expected to be handed out to recipients as early as next Friday. The 5000 laptops were flown in by the supplier, Haier. The computers are valued in excess of US$ 1.4 million (Gy$280 million). “Within one week these laptops are going to be in the hands of the recipients. This process has been very meticulously rolled out. It has been rolled out with the latest of technology and,…

The days of racism in Guyana are gone – Jagdeo tells Barticians

November 4, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By Michael Younge “I will continue to speak out against and about opposition politicians and those who preach racism in our country. The days of racism are done in this country and the PPP will ensure that they never return to Guyana” President Bharrat Jagdeo expressed these sentiments while addressing in excess of five thousand supporters at the grand PPP/C Bartica elections rally on Saturday evening. Jagdeo strongly condemned opposition politicians and their agents whom he alleged had intensified their campaign over the past few weeks to wreak havoc, disunity…

Dental boat commissioned at Charity

November 4, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By IndrawattIe Natram In an effort to extend and provide quality health services inclusive of free dental and eye care in the Pomeroon River and the Barima/Waini area, the Health Ministry on Monday commissioned a spanking new multi-million-dollar dental boat in Region Two. The commissioning coincided with the launch of Oral Health Month. The boat is named Lady J in honour of the late Janet Jagan, the country’s first health minister and president of Guyana. It will provide oral health care to all residents living in the Pomeroon and riverine…

Baksh commissions Gy$59.5M primary school at Parfaite Harmonie

November 4, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The Education Ministry on Friday commissioned a new Gy$59.5 million primary school at Parfaite Harmonie, West Bank Demerara, Region Three as the ministry strengthens the drive to make education accessible to all. The school funded by government with assistance from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), was executed through the Basic Needs Trust Fund. The school outfitted with modern facilities, houses some 300 pupils, and according to residents, it represents the fulfillment of yet another promise made by government. Education Minister Shaik Baksh speaking…

Religious TV channel soon to become reality

November 3, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The establishment of an Inter-Religious Television (IRTV) channel dedicated to the broadcasting of religious programmes on a 24-hour basis is within reach. President Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday met members of the Inter Religious Organisation (IRO) at the Office of the President, and announced that funding has been made available for the setting up of the channel. Bishop Juan Edghill, a member of the IRO, made that disclosure to the Government Information Agency (GINA) after the meeting. He is confident that the channel will be up and running within weeks. Edghill…