Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA) Executive Director, Dr Desmond Ali, believes that Guyana and Belize are prime locations for the development of large-scale poultry feed production. This follows his pronouncement that the Caribbean’s poultry industry is “under threat because of the huge amount of imports mainly from the USA”. As part of the response to the threat from U. S. imports and rising and volatile global cereals prices, the CPA is seeking to develop regional production and trade in poultry feed. It has been estimated that the region’s poultry feed requirements…
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A more efficient judiciary is Nandlall’s priority
By Michael Younge There is no single prescription to cure the deficiencies in the judicial system as the problems faced are both fundamental and complex in nature.” These are the sentiments expressed by newly-appointed Legal Affairs Minister and Attorney General Anil Nandlall. During an exclusive interview with Guyana Times International, Nandlall said that addressing the problems with respect to creating a more modernised and efficient judiciary requires “a whole menu of measures and a multifaceted approach”. He explained that one of the most central concerns that exist among people who…
Read MoreBK Int’l defends track record
A midst a call for it to speed up EU-funded sea defence works, BK International on Monday said that the official date of completion of the project is February 28, 2012, and it intends to “complete this project by that date”. According to the construction firm, it has already taken the necessary steps to ensure the timely completion of the works and it is confident of its ability to perform these tasks. “We are pleased at the inspection carried out by the [EU] Delegation and are happy at their report…
Read MoreSpreading Christmas Cheer
By Venessa Deosaran During this festive season, it is customary for businesses and volunteer groups to spread Christmas cheer to those who are less fortunate, putting wider smiles on their faces. Digicel and local volunteer group Feed a Child for the Holidays, are excellent examples of such groups that spread Christmas cheer. Both entities donate gifts and provide recreation for children from various orphanages and homes. Volunteer group spreads Christmas joy. This year, Feed a Child for the Holidays started spreading Christmas cheer when the group visited the St. John…
Read MoreA home away from home
The National Trust of Guyana in April this year published a booklet that focused on Guyana’s “Heritage of Water”. The Trust looked at water as a catalyst for Guyanese economic, environmental, cultural and social development and achievements. It noted that water “inspired various aspects of educational and vocational endeavour, especially in areas of art, poetry and literature, while shaping our intangible cultural values associated with beliefs, religions and other practices.” Guyana’s waterways have helped shape our infrastructure, exports, environment and human settlement from the moment the territory was discovered and…
Read MoreRamotar lauds aviation industry’s role in country’s development
President Donald Ramotar has said the local aviation industry continues to play a vital role in opening up the country’s interior to economic, heath and other important services geared to improving the lives of those in far-flung areas. The president, speaking at the 13th graduation and induction ceremony of the Art Williams and Harry Wendt Aeronautical Engineering School at the Ogle airport on December 16, also recognised the relationship between the mining sector and aviation industry, as well as the latter’s contribution to the region. “There are always complaints and…
Read MoreHaralsingh says tourism sector set to soar in 2012
Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Director Indranauth Haralsingh has said visitor arrivals to Guyana continue to increase in 2011, noting that in November, arrivals increased to 2.4 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2010. He added that to date, arrivals have increased by one per cent over 2010, which was a record year for arrivals in Guyana. Some 152,000 persons visited these shores last year. Haralsingh said the GTA is very optimistic that arrivals for December 2011 will surpass the number registered the previous year. Arrivals are distinguished in…
Read MoreGovernment announces micro-financing for cottage industry farmers
Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said micro-financing assistance will be given to prospective as well as established farmers in the cottage industry to boost their operations. Addressing farmers on a recent visit to Region Two, the minister said through the scheme, farmers will receive small loans and grants to elevate them from subsistence production to production for export. He said groups as well as entrepreneurs will benefit from loans and grants from the Rural Enterprise and Agriculture Development (READ) initiative, and noted that the aim is to modernise and commercialise…
Read MoreTain Youth Organisation celebrates 50th anniversary
By Vishnu Bisram The Hindu youths of Tain Settlement, Port Mourant, celebrated its 50th anniversary at two different ceremonies – one in New York and one in Guyana last month. The events were organised by former executives, founding members, and youths of the organisation. The Tain Hindu Youth Organisation (THYO) was launched in 1961. The Mandir itself was formed in 1956 and officially opened by the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan. Members planned and organised a celebration in Queens and then flew down to Guyana for another celebration held a few…
Read MoreAPNU announces MPs
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) on Tuesday released a list of 25 of its 26 candidates to take up positions in the National Assembly. The 26th name will be released shortly following consultations and discussions on the issue of Speaker of the National Assembly. The newcomers on the list are Amerindian leader Sydney Allicock of the Guyana Action Party (GAP), businessman Ronald Bulkan, Attorney James Bond, youth leader Christopher Jones, former Police Commissioner Winston Felix and accountant Jaipaul Sharma. Meanwhile, other candidates are Dr Rupert Roopnaraine and Desmond…
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