February 2011 – Page 12 – Guyana Times International

Guyanese unifies Central Florida Caribbean community through her work

February 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By Natasha Waldron Anthony GGR Marketing and Public Relations, the brainchild of Guyanese Guenet Gittens-Roberts, continues to galvanize the Caribbean community, especially Guyanese, in Central Florida to have a greater voice. The marketing company serves as a portal, navigating businesses and individuals to effectively understand and become involved in the Caribbean market and community. This year, the company, alongside the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce in Central Florida, will assist Disney World in identifying what makes the Caribbean community different. Gittens-Roberts said that there are no studies on the Caribbean…

GDF trio to stand trial for killing gold dealer

February 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

The three dismissed Guyana Defence Force Coastguardsmen charged with killing a Bartica gold dealer back in 2009 has been committed to stand trial in the High Court after a prima facie case had been made out against them at the conclusion of the preliminary inquiry. The PI held at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court, West Coast Demerara, was presided over by Magistrate Nyasha Williams-Hatmin. The now dismissed coastguards are: Sherwin Hart of 123 Eccles, East Bank Demerara; Deon Greenidge of 155 Middle Road, La Penitence, Georgetown; and Devon Gordon of 108…

Improving relations with India is a step in the right direction

February 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, A nation’s proper healthcare system is a prerequisite for any future development. But try as they may, many nations fall short of realising this very important prerequisite for advancing and developing their societies as a whole. Coming out of the colonial era, some Third World countries lack even certain basic facilities which are important for the promotion of a healthy nation. As a result of the absence of these healthcare facilities, especially in some countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, communities are threatened even with the simplest…

Education officials should monitor teachers’ behaviours in all schools

February 11, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, I always believe that the schools are a home away from home for our children; they are supposed to be safe places. However, some schools have recently been used to carry out certain activities that are harmful to our children. Whenever I hear about the misdeeds of teachers, such as has happened at Fort Wellington Secondary School and at Saraswat Primary School, I get upset; because teachers are expected to be the students’ role models, but in the two cases mentioned above, they turned out to be their…

Gy$130M contracts signed to upgrade roads in Diamond

February 10, 2011 TIMES INT'L

By Michael Younge The concerns of residents are slowly being addressed, as government rolled out yet another plan for massive infrastructural, rehabilitative and upgrade works at the Diamond and Grove Housing Schemes along the East Bank Demerara. This plan was announced after the Housing and Water Ministry signed two contracts for the rehabilitation and upgrading of several key access roads in the scheme, on Tuesday at the Diamond Secondary School. The contracts, totalling Gy$130M, will see work commencing on some seven roads in the Block A, Diamond Housing Scheme area…

Advancing women’s development

February 10, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Our single-parent mothers have, over the years, found it very difficult to make ends meet. In some cases, they lack the necessary skills and qualifications required to get suitable jobs to earn enough to provide for themselves and their families. Up to a few years ago, it was very difficult for single-parent women to access loans from commercial banks to do business; since, in applying for loans, there were several strict criteria they had to satisfy, such as having collateral and a secure job, in order to be qualified to…

Former GDF soldier honoured by U.S.

February 10, 2011 TIMES INT'L

– saved bedridden patient, children from burning building By Danielle Campbell Many Guyanese living abroad make the news for all the wrong reasons, but Beverley Massay’s story is a shining example of bravery and courage that can be exemplified by all. Massay, an overseas-based Guyanese, was recently awarded by the State of New York’s Home Care Association for saving the life of her 91-year-old bedridden patient, who suffers from dementia, and those of her patient’s four teenaged grandchildren. Beverley Massay (left), her mom (centre) and her daughter Massay’s sister, Esther…

President Jagdeo conferred with doctorate of literature

February 10, 2011 TIMES INT'L

President Bharrat Jagdeo was on Tuesday, February 8th, conferred with an honorary doctorate of literature by the Padmashree Dr DY Patil University in Mumbai, India, at its Annual Convocation Ceremony. In accepting the award, President Jagdeo alluded to the global trends of greater access to information, which will change the demand for educational services and technical expertise. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) release, the president said that India has emerged as a leader in modernising and expanding education to meet its domestic demand, while strategically positioning itself to…

PPP Presidential Candidacy Race – Candidate will be announced before elections date is set

February 10, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Clement Rohee The ruling party, the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC), has said that the process to select its 2011 presidential candidate is progressing, and will be fast-tracked this week with the hope of wrapping up discussions in a timely manner. Speaking with Guyana Times International on Sunday, February 6th, general secretary of that party, Donald Ramotar, himself a nominee for the presidential candidacy, explained that more meetings and discussions are expected to continue today and in the future on the issue of the party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming…

Guyana’s LCDS recognised at Delhi Sustainable Development Summit

February 10, 2011 TIMES INT'L

Nobel Prize laureate and Director General of the Energy and Research Institute (TERI), Dr R K Pachauri and head of the Climate Change Unit here, Shyam Nokta discussing Guyana’s LCDS in New Delhi, India Following the recently concluded two-day Delhi Sustainable Development Summit, Guyana can say that it has benefited significantly from the interactive sessions geared at understanding and appreciating efforts made by several countries in their fight against climate change. Guyana participated in the 11th Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS), in the Indian capital of New Delhi, from February…