Category: News

By Natasha Waldron Anthony  Once again, the Guyanese and American Business and Professional Council (GABPC) was little old St. Nick to hundreds of unfortunate children in New York this holiday season.  GABPC, a not-for-profit organization registered in the United States, hosted its annual Toys For Tots drive in partnership with the U.S. Army and Marines and Ena’s Driving School to bring Christmas cheer to the children.  GABPC’s Executive Director Shanie Persaud said that, despite the current economic downturn, the kindness and compassion of those who assist in the toy drive…

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The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has termed the year 2010 as very successful in various aspects of its intervention and programme; and has, further, predicted growth in all the productive sectors: business investments, employment creation, and profits, due to a stable economy. A 2.9 per cent growth of the Gross Domestic Product had been predicted for 2010. However, this has been affected by the fluctuation of sugar production for the year, and the PSC has warned that there will be need for continued work in the sugar sector to build…

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By Janelle Persaud Former Finance Minister Carl Greenidge has accepted the nomination to be the presidential candidate of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) in the 2011 general elections. He handed over his letter of acceptance to the party’s general secretary, Oscar Clarke, late Monday at Clarke’s Congress Place office.  Speaking to the media just before handing over his acceptance letter, Greenidge said his decision has been influenced by approaches from several persons, and ultimately learning that his contract with his employer, Caricom, would not be renewed at the end…

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By Rehana  Ramcharan   The early morning explosion of what is believed to be a grenade at the Stabroek Market Square has left one man dead and 19 others injured. Up to last night (January 5), the injured were receiving treatment for burns, punctures and other injuries about their bodies.  The explosion, which occurred at around 10:30hrs at a beverage stall southeast of the Stabroek Market, sent vendors and passersby alike scampering for cover, since most of them believed that several explosions would follow the first one. The owner of the…

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President Bharrat Jagdeo, in a walk about around busy Georgetown on the eve of Christmas Day, said Guyanese seem to have greater spending power this year as the country’s economy grows. He, however, acknowledged that many are not able to enjoy the festivities because of their circumstances. “There are still many families who have to make do with very little around Christmas time,” he said. “So my heart goes out to those, and I hope that they, too will try as much as possible to enjoy the season.”  Jagdeo, who…

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– sets aside Gy$32.6M to observe ‘International Year of People of African Descent’ Government has set aside some Gy$32.6 million as it prepares to join the rest of the world in observing ‘International Year of People of African Descent’, as designated by the United Nations. Culture Minister Dr Frank Anthony told the National Assembly on December 23 that the funds will ensure that the multiple activities planned for the year are successfully executed. These activities will start off with an official launch in January 2011, Dr Anthony disclosed. He added…

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Donald Ramotar, said that a full page advertisement by presidential candidate-hopeful Ralph Ramkarran does not fit into the norm of the party. At a news conference on Wednesday, December 22, he expressed surprise at the move, saying that it was not how the party operates. In a full page advertisement appearing in the Stabroek News on Wednesday, December 22, Ramkarran, a central executive member of the PPP and also Speaker of the National Assembly, reprinted a letter he had submitted to Ramotar…

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By: Natasha Waldron Anthony Several residents, primarily Guyanese, of Richmond Hill, Ozone Park and South Ozone Park have aired their dissatisfaction on Tuesday at the limited removal, and in some instances non-removal, of snow in their community following a snowstorm which hit the New York area last Sunday, December 26.  Even though the main roadways, including Liberty and Jamaica Avenues, have been cleared, several cross and side streets in the community have not been plowed, and this makes it difficult for residents to commute.  President of the Richmond Hill Economic…

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