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Nagamootoo’s departure a blessing in disguise – PPP

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“Bitter”, “opportunistic”, and “misleading” were the words used by PPP/C campaign manager Robert Persaud to describe ex-party member Moses Nagamootoo who on October 27 again lambasted the party’s leadership at an Alliance For Change rally at Burnham Court. On Friday at the party’s media briefing, Persaud debunked allegations made by Nagamootoo which suggested that the PPP “was corrupt” and did not have “high levels of internal democracy because it deliberately sidelined and bulldozed him out of the party” through “fraudulent means”. He told media operatives that the allegations are obviously…

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Swami Vidyanandaji bestowed with Guyana’s National Award

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An award ceremony befitting that of a Swami whose exemplary life, religious and spiritual contributions to Guyana are incomparable, was held last evening, November 2, 2011 at the America Sevashram Sangha in Queens NY. President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo bestowed on Swami Vidyanandaji Maharaj, the most prestigious Arrow of Achievement award. Swamis of the Ashram, distinguished dignitaries from the City of New York including Queens Borough President, Ms. Helen Marshall, representatives of the Guyana Consulate in New York, Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Manniram Prashad, prominent businessmen and hundreds…

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Five parties cleared to contest 2011 polls in Guyana

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The three main political groups – People’s Progressive Party/ Civic, A Partnership for National Unity and Alliance For Change— and The United Force (TUF) have been cleared to contest both the general and regional elections, while a small group in Berbice, the East Berbice Development Association (EBDA), got the nod to compete for the regional elections in Region Six. Two other small parties that had submitted lists on Nomination Day last week have been disqualified, sources at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said. These are: Horizon And Star (HAS), headed…

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GRA implements new rate system to clear barrels

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The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) on Monday said that effective from November 1 a new flat rate system for the clearing of personal effects was implemented while the entity’s standard operating procedures have been revised. In a release to the media, GRA said the move to have the new flat-rate system implemented is a means of improving the services provided to the public. The new system will see boxes, barrels and cartons valued up to US$1000 or its equivalent being cleared utilising the Simplified Customs Declaration Form C73. Previously, only…

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32 parties to contest 2011 polls in Guyana

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“GECOM is set for Nomination Day.” This was the word of GECOM Public Relations Officer, Vishnu Persaud. The event was slated for Thursday, October 2011at City Hall. It was also supposed to be the litmus test for parties’ readiness for the impending elections. The expectation was that some 32 political parties were to present their lists for the polls. However, GECOM Chairman, Dr Steve Surujbally said that that number might be significantly reduced. So far, the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/ C) seems very much on track, declaring that…

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Jagdeo calls on national awardees to help in elections transition

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President Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday bestowed more than one hundred Guyanese with National Awards. The 2011 investiture ceremony was held at the National Cultural Centre (NCC). The president urged awardees to maintain the high standards displayed in serving the country, while stressing the need for there to be continued progress through development. He noted that having the proper attitude is key in ensuring that persons are successful and, in turn, the country benefits from the services provided. Hard work, determination and commitment, he said, are key ingredients to success, noting…

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Queens College student tops Caribbean at CSEC 2011

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By Samuel Sukhnandan Anuradha Dev, the country’s top student at the recent Caribbean Secondary Certificate Examinations (CSEC) has been adjudged the overall top student in the Caribbean. Dev’s achievement has enabled Guyana to secure the top prize for the fifth time in six years, Education Minister Shaik Baksh announced at a press briefing convened at his 26 Brickdam, Georgetown ministry on Friday. The Queen’s College student who obtained 15 subjects at the examinations also edged her competitors to emerge as the best science student in the region. Guyana for the…

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PPP/C keeps Sam Hinds as PM candidate

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By Tiffny Rhodius Presidential candidate of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Donald Ramotar has announced that Samuel Hinds will be his running mate in the 2011 general and regional elections. Hinds would be the longest serving prime minister in Guyana if the party is returned to power. The disclosure was made at the party’s third rally, which was held in Linden, the place where Hinds spent most of his work life. “He is a man who has shown tremendous intelligence; he has shown a capacity for hard work; he…

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EU envoy upbeat about Guyana’s future

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By Ariana Gordon  Outgoing European Union (EU) High Commissioner to Guyana, Geert Heikens, said while democracy exists in Guyana, there is need for the political parties to unite to ease tensions. He said that in five years, Guyana should be bright, noting that he is optimistic that there would be significant changes, given the current growth of the economy. He pointed to the fact that the gold, bauxite, sugar, and potentially oil industries would generate enormous amounts of revenue. “If I come back in five years, I would see a…

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GECOM commences printing of voters’ list

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said it has commenced the printing of the Official List of Electors (OLE) for the upcoming general and regional elections. The OLE is being printed on specially designed water-marked paper procured from CODE Inc, a reputable overseas supplier which deals in sensitive election materials, GECOM said in a statement. Electronic copies of the OLE were given by GECOM Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally to Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Robert Corbin and People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary and presidential candidate, Donald…

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