Residents of Linden are now benefitting from one of government’s most recent educational initiatives, the Guyana Learning Channel. On Wednesday last, a satellite dish was planted at the Linden branch of National Communications Network for the installation of the educational channel, which now complements two existing channels in the region-channels 8 and 11. The channel was switched on for the first time in the mining town at around 21: 30h on July 13, but came off periodically the next day to facilitate adjustments to ensure effective broadcast. Finance Minister Dr…
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Foundation formed to bolster childhood education in Caribbean
A regional project, entitled Foundation for the Development of Caribbean Children (FDCC), aimed at strengthening early childhood education, was recently launched during a four- day forum in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Participants heard some of the latest information regarding the development of the brain, and how it relates particularly to children aged from zero to three years. “We have succeeded in starting that fire,” said Chairman of the Board of Directors of the FDCC, Dr Didacus Jules, “and we hope (and) expect the Foundation will fan those flames so…
Read MoreYouth Parliament to discuss economic, social woes of young people
Selected youth from all parts of the country will discuss several topical issues when the 11th National Youth Parliament gets underway next month. Information Liaison for President Jagdeo, and Executive Director of Youth Parliament Guyana, Kwame McCoy, speaking during an interview with Guyana Times International, stated that this year’s sitting of the National Youth Parliament will see Guyanese youth being given the opportunity to express themselves while coming up with solutions to the social and economic problems facing today’s youth. McCoy said that all plans are on stream for the…
Read MoreGuyana, IDB sign US$ 15M water projects deal
– US$ 12M for Linden Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh and the Inter- American Development Bank representative Marco Nicola signed two agreements aimed at developing the water sector on Wednesday. The signing was done in the presence of Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali, Region 10 Chairman Mortimer Mingo, Housing Ministry Permanent Secretary Emil McGarrell and residents of Linden. The agreements include a US$ 12 million loan aimed at improving the water quality and the efficiency of the water supply system in Linden, and a US$3 million deal to…
Read MorePrivate sector calls for enhanced skills in construction sector
BY TIFFNY RHODIUS With two weeks to go before the opening of Building Expo 2011, the private sector is calling for more innovation and development of skills in the construction industry. “The construction centre has grown by 10 per cent over the last three to four years. The average age of home ownership has dropped. That is a huge plus for Guyana,” says chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Ramesh Dookhoo. However, Dookhoo pointed out that there was a shortage of skills in the sector that needs to be…
Read MorePort security needs ‘clean hands’ – Rohee
By Ariana Gordon Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee has acknowledged there is an increase in trafficking in drugs through the Cheddi Jagan International Airport and other ports in the country; and he has stressed that persons who work at the airport are expected to be exemplars and have “clean hands.” “They are expected also to be trustworthy and loyal to their profession and employers, and above all, loyal to the country. Any person who is disloyal to their country is paying a disservice to their home,” Minister Rohee told a…
Read MoreAll rules were broken at NA, hence prison break – Rohee
Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee revealed that there was “a breach of all the rules at the New Amsterdam Prisons, resulting in the recent escape of four criminals, including a notorious sea bandit. The disclosure came after the minister was questioned about the efforts being made to recapture notorious pirate Kevin “Long Hair” Narine, who is now linked to the spate of pirate attacks in the Corentyne River. Rohee did not say much else, except that his ministry is still going through the report that was submitted on June 30…
Read MoreGuyana’s eyes are focused on sustainable development – Persaud
By Ariana Gordon The National Assembly on July 7 passed the Protected Areas Bill No 11 of 2011 with few amendments proposed by the opposition. Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud, who had tabled the bill, told the House that the bill is aimed at proving to the world that Guyana’s eyes are focused on sustainable development. He noted that the piece of legislation is being tabled at a time when “globally, there is renewed focus on the theme of sustainable development”. He said that, given the impact of climate change on…
Read MoreCourt-recognised drug rehab centre needed – former chief magistrate
Former Chief magistrate and assistant Governor of the Rotary Club of Demerara, KA Juman- Yassin, is calling for the establishment of a drug rehabilitation programme in Guyana that is recognised by the court system. Yassin said that there is no rehabilitation service in Guyana that is recognized enough to allow the court to consider a suspended sentence. The former magistrate said he had been brainstorming about what societal ill has been affecting communities in Guyana the most. “Is it domestic violence or is it the scourge of drugs? To my…
Read More130 house lots allocated at Onderneeming Housing Scheme
In keeping with the administration’s promise of affording Guyanese home ownership, the Housing and Water Ministry’s One Stop Shop programme was taken to the Essequibo Coast, Region Two, on July 8, where 130 house lots were distributed to persons for Phase Two of the Onderneeming Housing Scheme. Persons requiring house lots for the first time had the opportunity to make their applications at a One Stop Shop exercise, the sixth for this year. “The commitment of the government in particular, and the work of the Ministry of Housing and Water,…
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