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Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, performing the duties of president, in his remarks, said that occasions such as Friday evening’s (July 1) provide an opportunity to reflect on the great strides that the U.S. has made, which has led to that country attaining a very influential position in the global arena. “There should be no doubt that the level of economic and social development enjoyed by the United States is as a result of the hard work and endurance of its people in their efforts at nation building and the preservation…

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Directors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have endorsed Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy, saying that its successful implementation with international support will improve Guyana’s long-term growth prospects and reduce poverty. But it warned that downside risks include those linked to fiscal pressures arising from lagging productivity at the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), the need to strengthen the finances of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS), and a possible fall-off in aid commitments. The multilateral lending institution also said that Guyana’s outlook remains positive for this year, noting that road projects,…

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By Michael Younge Plans for the staging of this year’s International Building Expo are all on stream, with more than 105 exhibitors from Guyana, the region and farther afield already confirming their participation in the event, scheduled for July 29 to 31, executed under the theme “Bridging the gap – transforming Guyana”. Several huge companies and emerging names in the building and construction sectors have already “reserved” their booths, and are planning their marketing and promotional strategies. The expo, already in its second year, has managed to secure eager sponsorship…

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The Home Affairs Ministry has begun installing closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) in parts of Georgetown. A surveillance camera has already been mounted at the junction of Mandela and Homestretch avenues, while there are others at strategic points in the city. The exercise will be continued until Georgetown and boundaries to outlying areas are covered. The programme is aimed at reducing the recent spur in criminal activities as Guyana prepares for another general election. Government is hoping that installation of the cameras will boost the security sector’s fight against crime.…

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BY JANELLE PERSAUD Guyana has been removed from the Tier Two watch list in the U. S. State Department’s report on Trafficking in Persons, and is now just on the Tier Two list. Government believes that its protest of Guyana’s 2010 Tier Two watch list ranking has paid off. The report, released on Monday, June 27 by U. S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, said the Guyanese authorities do not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of this scourge, but are making significant efforts to do so.…

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– family relieved at decision Dwarka “Dave” Gangadin has been committed to stand trial in the High Court for the murder of his wife, Bridgette Gangadin. At the hearing, which was held at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court on June 24, Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus ruled that a prima facie case had been made out against the accused. This was despite the absence of Trinidad-based pathologist Dr Hubert Daisley, hired by the woman’s family. He failed to show up to be cross examined by Gangadin’s lawyer, Bernard De Santos. The matter is…

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Some 200,000 people die yearly from drug abuse, a new World Drug Report released on June 23 said. It added that while global markets for cocaine, heroin and cannabis declined or remained stable, the production and abuse of prescription drugs and new synthetic drugs rose. The flagship report was launched on June 23 at the United Nations headquarters by Secretary- General Ban Ki- moon; Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); Joseph Deiss, President of the General Assembly; Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the…

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By Danielle Campbell Science Advisor at the Caribbean Climate Change Centre in Belize, Dr Ulric Trotz, says that the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) is an exciting concept that should be depoliticized by Guyanese. Since the LCDS is being used as a new paradigm for development, Dr Trotz suggested a coalition effort and support from both sides of the political spectrum to augment the country’s prospects. “We’ve taken a very bold step; it’s basically one of the first countries to do this and I think it’s a splendid opportunity for…

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