Year: 2011

Cabinet members promise to work for the people

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The 20-member Cabinet team appointed by President Donald Ramotar on Monday have all promised to make their respective ministries as efficient and effective as possible so that all Guyanese can benefit. Speaking to Guyana Times International after the appointment, Natural Resources and the Environment Minister Robert Persaud said having a new ministry is a challenge, but his ministry will focus on coordinating all natural resources, taking into consideration the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS). His primary objective is to “coordinate all activities within the natural resources sector, be it mining,…

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N.Y.-based Guyanese TV host creates stir in Delaware

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By Vishnu Bisram Well known Indo-Caribbean New York TV personality Ms. Wendy Khan, formerly of Guyana, impressed the hosts of the Miss India SAPNA International beauty pageant and cultural show recently held in Delaware. The program was supported by the office of the Governor of the state and patronized by its representatives. The Governor Mr. Jack Markell thanked the organizers of SAPNA for holding the mega cultural event in that state. This was the first time a major Indian cultural show was held in the state of Delaware which is…

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Govt stepping up action to regularise squatter settlements

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More than 250 residents of Cane Grove, East Coast Demerara were on Tuesday promised titled land once they cooperate with the Housing Ministry to regularise the squatter settlement there. Reappointed Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali and several officials from the lands and survey department, as well as the Housing Ministry, visited Cane Grove on Tuesday to engage the community ahead of the commencement of the project. Ali said that his government is concerned about the wellbeing of all Guyanese, including those who may be occupying lands illegally or without…

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Channa bombs lobbed at Lumumba’s home

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Two molotov cocktails (channa bombs) were on Monday morning thrown at the house of former presidential adviser on empowerment, Odinga Lumumba. The incident occurred at approximately 02:30h at Lumumba’s Kiskadee Drive, Meadow Brook residence. According to police spokesman, Ivelaw Whittaker, the devices struck the bottom western wall of the home, resulting in a small fire that scorched the wall which was extinguished by the security guard on duty. According to information received, there was not much damage. In an invited comment, Lumumba described the incident as “highly politically motivated”. He…

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Time to case aside partisan cloaks – Ramotar says as swearing in ceremony

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Newly sworn in President Donald Ramotar has committed to working together with all stakeholders to make Guyana a true frontier. At his inauguration on Saturday, Ramotar said the results of the 2011 general and regional elections reflect the democratic will of the people, noting that “the will of the people” is paramount and must be respected. He noted that this year’s elections “have reaffirmed our maturity as a democratic nation, something we should all be proud”. “I wish to therefore congratulate my Guyanese brothers and sisters from all walks of…

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Five new faces and a new ministry in Ramotar’s Cabinet

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By Ariana Gordon  President Donald Ramotar on Monday swore in a 20-member Cabinet, more than half of whom are from the Bharrat Jagdeo administration, along with five new faces and a new ministry. “I have every confidence that this team that I have just sworn in will work. Some of them who have been here before will continue the dedication that they have shown previously in their positions and in the new positions that they will now have; and those who are coming in for the first time, I want…

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Ramotar, Granger hold talks

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President Donald Ramotar and leader of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) David Granger on Monday met for talks at the Office of the President. Details of the meeting were not immediately available, but Guyana Times International was told that the two leaders discussed issues of governance and Parliament. Ramotar has pledged to work with the opposition in managing the country. He did acknowledge that with the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s lack of a majority in Parliament, it was important for the parties to work together for the good of…

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APNU, AFC ‘in touch’ on parliamentary agenda – Roopnaraine

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Informal discussions on a common parliamentary agenda have commenced between the two main opposition parties that will hold the majority when the National Assembly reconvenes. This is according to prime ministerial candidate of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Dr Rupert Roopnaraine. “The discussion with the AFC (Alliance For Change) has not begun in earnest… but we are in touch,” he said on Friday. The APNU also is in the process of working out its legislative programme, Roopnaraine said. The APNU will then meet with the AFC to discuss…

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Cops open fire on APNU protestors

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By Tiffny Rhodius  Police on Tuesday morning fired rubber bullets and tear gas to break up a protest by a group of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) supporters on Hadfield Street, Georgetown during which retired Guyana Defence Force Chief of Staff, Brigadier Edward Collins and Attorney James Bond were shot and injured. The police said the demonstration was illegal, but APNU leaders are calling the police’s action “crude” and “barbaric” and are demanding an explanation from the police commissioner. Members of the coalition grouping had gathered around 09: 00h…

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