The Bharrat Jagdeo administration, on July 22, expressed sincere condolences to the government and people of Norway on the loss of innocent lives as a result of the bomb attacks which targeted the city of Oslo, and occasioned the “senseless killing of civilians”. Norway is the paying partner in Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy. In a release, government said it was reiterating its condemnation of the perpetration of terrorist acts, and its support for the efforts of the government of Norway in bringing to justice the terrorists responsible for these…
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Immigration officer dispatched to Barbados
– issues affecting Guyanese to be addressed Guyanese in Barbados are facing a number of immigration issues even as Guyana is yet to appoint an honorary consul to that fellow Caricom country. Director General of the Foreign Affairs Ministry, Elizabeth Harper, told Guyana Times International that an inspector from the Central Immigration and Passport Office has been dispatched to Barbados to deal with issues affecting Guyanese in Barbados. She explained that the decision to send the immigration officer to Barbados was taken because of “the many calls from nationals living…
Read MoreGy$83M contract signed to rehabilitate Kwakwani water plant
Gy$83 million contract was signed on July 22 between the Guyana Water Inc and ASH Civil Engineering Works for the rehabilitation of the Kwakwani water treatment plant. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Water Inc (GWI), Nigel Niles, signed the contract on behalf of GWI, while Alvin Hanover signed for the contractor. The old plant has been providing water to the more-than 3,000 residents in the community; however, the need has arisen for the plant to be rehabilitated due to age and increases in the population. According to…
Read MoreGovt to launch US$3M incentive scheme to help reduce child mortality
Government will soon implement a US$3million incentive scheme for mothers as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the country’s maternal and child mortality rates. Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said this new initiative in nutrition will see pregnant women and mothers receiving up to US$90 for getting registered into a clinic. “These components include the implementation of a monetary incentive scheme to encourage the enrollment of pregnant women to antenatal care during their first trimester, and to motivate mothers to bring infants regularly to health clinics during the first six…
Read MoreKN reporter sanctioned for unruly behaviour
Security at the Office of the President was summoned at the post media briefing after what was considered “confrontational’ behaviour by Kaieteur News reporter Neil Marks. Press and Publicity Officer Kwame McCoy sent for the Presidential Guard after Marks interjected several times while Minister Baksh was answering his question on the ongoing saga. “This is not your press conference, mind you,” McCoy told the reporter who retorted “It’s not yours, either”. For the remainder of the media conference, McCoy ignored attempts by Marks to field other questions, saying that a…
Read MoreGy$181M contract signed for upgrade of roads in Berbice
Residents of Region Five will soon benefit from rehabilitated roads between the areas of Rosignol and Zeelust, as a contract worth Gy$131 million for the Community Road Improvement Project (CRIP) was signed on Sunday, July 24, between B& J Civil Works and the Local Government Ministry, at the Rosignol market. According to the Government Information Agency (GINA), this is another government initiative to invest in improving the country’s infrastructure, and the contract will see 14 roads being rehabilitated, asphalted and marked for pedestrian safety. A culvert will also be rehabilitated,…
Read MorePPP/C Government committed to the development of all communities
The fifth conference of the National Toshaos Council opened in Georgetown with a commitment by government officials that progress will continue for this group of people, as is their right. Themed “Consolidating and expanding frontiers for Amerindian development”, the meeting runs until Friday, July 29, and gives indigenous leaders an opportunity to interact with the president, Cabinet members and heads of all relevant state agencies. Speaking on the progress Amerindians have made in recent years, subject minister Pauline Sukhai stated that the annual meeting has had positive impacts on hinterland…
Read MoreOver 60 companies vying for President’s Award at Building Expo
Over 60 companies operating in the local construction industry have been invited to submit entries to the competition for the first-ever President’s Award. According to Housing Minister Irfaan Ali, the President’s Award is up for grabs at this year’s construction exhibition, which is billed for the weekend of Friday, July 29 to Sunday, August 2. The Organising Committee of the now annual International Building Exposition introduced this new feature, which would see this year’s show delivering a special award to the most innovative company. According to the coordinators, 69 companies…
Read MoreGMSA, PSC to meet exhibitors of Caribbean/ China trade show
Executives of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) and the Guyana Manufacturing & Services Association (GMSA) will meet with all Guyanese entrepreneurs who have indicated interest in participating in the upcoming Caribbean/China Economic Forum and Trade Exposition in Trinidad. According to a GMSA release the meeting is scheduled for next week Wednesday in the GMSA Boardroom, 157 Waterloo St, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown. Entrepreneurs who have already submitted their business profiles to the GMSA and those who require additional information are welcome to attend the meeting. Its main purpose is to inform…
Read MoreMedia’s role in fight for democracy important – Lublin
A balanced role of the media is needed to influence democracy, since no one per son can achieve such a feat, American political scientist David Lublin said during an open forum discussion on “Democracy” with members of the loc al media fraternity on Tuesday. Lublin, also the Mayor of Chevy Chase in Maryland, United States of America, is on a visit to Guyana on behalf of the United States embassy to discuss “Democracy” at several open forums. He is scheduled to meet youth, local groups, and members of the public…
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