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The future of mining collaboration between Guyana and Canada was discussed when Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Diane Ablonczy met with Guyana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud on Monday. Ablonczy, who was accompanied by Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana David Devine and other Canadian officials, applauded the government of Guyana for the effective systems that have been implemented to preserve the environment in its pursuit of a developed mining sector. “It is very impressive because I have seen countries where that is not…

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In a bid to support government’s drive and efforts to sustain and maintain a clean and healthy environment through the provision of proper disposal mechanisms and technology, the Caribbean Containers Inc (CCI) on Saturday launched a line of bio-degradable products called Eco Pak. The Eco Pak products consist of bio-degradable table wares, including bowls, boxes and cups. President Donald Ramotar while speaking at the launch at the company’s factory at Farm, East Bank Demerara, pledged government’s support toward realising the success of the new environmentally-friendly products. “I am very happy…

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The Qualfon Guyana call centre is ranked superior to the other customer services operations in other countries, according to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qulafon Corporation Mike Marrow. President Donald Ramotar with Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qualfon Corporation Mike Marrow (second from right) Board Chairman Alfonso Gonzalez Arocha (right), Chief Operating Officer Alejandra Romero (third from left) Call Centre Manager Luanna Persaud (second from left) and Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh. With a staff complement of 1700 at its Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara location and plans in the…

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– PM says no reason for Home Affairs Minister to resign The combined opposition A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the Alliance For Change (AFC) early Tuesday morning used its one seat majority to have a no-confidence motion against Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee adopted by the National Assembly, casting aside amendments put forward by the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/ C). But even as the no-confidence motion was passed by the House, Rohee defended his post, stating that he has much to say, but will make his…

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A Regent Street businessman collapsed and died early Tuesday morning, after seeing the flames of a raging fire devour his business place. The fire destroyed three other businesses – a duplex that housed a store of the Clairan’s chain and a Chinese-owned business, and Boyo’s Fashion, and left in its wake millions of dollars in losses. Lucky Dollar Furniture Store and the Creole Corner Restaurant, which are in close proximity, were also damaged, and several persons were injured. The 65-year-old co-owner of Indra’s Fashion, Ramdat Sheowprasad succumbed at a private…

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Newly-elected leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) David Granger said the party is in “secure hands”. Granger, following the announcement of his win against lone contender Carl Greenidge said the time has come to strengthen the party, noting that members should embrace each other with love and stand united. Granger’s election as leader marks the first time that the leadership post has been passed from a living leader to a successor. Former party leader Robert Corbin did not contest the post, but has committed to working within the…

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…Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to grow by four per cent this year International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Guyana Therese Turner-Jones said Guyana’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to grow by about four per cent this year, supported by increased activity in bauxite, gold, rice and the services sectors, which should offset any expected fall off in sugar production. Turner-Jones made the announcement following a visit to Guyana on July 17-27 to conduct the fund’s yearly review of the Guyanese economy. “Despite a deteriorating external…

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As different cultural groups spearhead their usual activities to mark the occasion of another anniversary of African emancipation on August 1, the Government on Wednesday injected financial support to the tune of Gy$7M. The groups met President Donald Ramotar and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, Alfred King, at the Office of the President where the cheques were handed over. The funding varied in proportions to the agenda of planned activities by the different groups. A total of Gy$5M was allocated to the African Cultural and…

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Following the recent move by the government to increase the electricity tariff for Lindeners, who have for many years been enjoying subsidised rates and who use about three times more than other consumers on the national grid, protest actions evolved over the issue. Lindeners were paying Gy$5 and Gy$15 dollars a kilowatt hour, compared to the Gy$65 which most Guyanese are paying. However, many citizens from other parts of Guyana are not in favour of Linden continuing to enjoy reduced rates while they are being billed at Gy$65 per kilowatt…

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