A world of thanks to President Bharrat Jagdeo
Year: 2011
National ICT strategy advancing – Cabinet secretary
–verification of prospective OLPF beneficiaries ongoing Government says it is pleased that the National Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Strategy is progressing well. The recent signing of the first One Laptop Per Family (OLPF) contract represents further progress in the implementation of this strategy. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, September 20, Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon revealed that supporting building blocks have continuously been erected. “Connectivity was one that was widespread, and would continue to be on the basis of affordable broadband and an open and competitive telecommunications sector,”…
Read MoreGovernment taking steps to address rising food prices – Persaud
Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud says government is doing all it could to lessen the impact of rising food prices on citizens. Responding to questions about the effectiveness of government’s intervention, Minister Persaud said that the ‘Grow More Food’ campaign and other strategies have worked, and have led to a stabilisation of the production sectors while lessening the full impact of the global food crisis on Guyana’s booming agriculture sector. He said that government cannot control cost of living, but can try to cushion the impact on the consumers. However, high…
Read MoreMechanic stung to death by bees
A 49-year-old mechanic died on Monday after being attacked by killer bees at Eccles, East Bank Demerara. Dead is Sheik Emran Hassan of 238 Anida Street, Eccles. According to one of Hassan’s sons, his father was outside of his workshop when he was attacked by a swarm of bees and stung mostly in his face. “He was on the floor with all the bees swarming him. I tried my best to come out and chase them off, but I was unsuccessful,” said his son Azaad. He said he was parking…
Read More17 parties likely to contest polls
-GECOM develops elections code, sends to parties for perusal The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is moving towards getting all of the political parties contesting this year’s general and regional elections to sign on to a code of conduct. GECOM said in a release that copies of the draft code have been dispatched to 17 parties, comprising those currently represented in Parliament and others which have indicated interest to contest the upcoming elections, for perusal and comment. Considering the advantage of having such an agreement in place, especially with respect to…
Read More‘A strong legacy’
Luis Alberto Moreno, President of the IDB acknowledges Jagdeo’s vision, leadership As the service of President Bharrat Jagdeo comes to a close in his capacity as president of the Republic of Guyana, we take advantage of this opportunity to acknowledge his vision and leadership, which has transformed the economic and social landscape of Guyana and wider Latin America and Caribbean region. The IDB is pleased to have been your partner in supporting an ambitious development agenda. This partnership brought about significant achievements which changed the lives of the people of…
Read More‘President Jagdeo deserved the tributes’ — patrons
By Tiffny Rhodius It was a day of national pride as people from across Guyana flocked the Providence Stadium to show their appreciation for the leadership of President Bharrat Jagdeo. Organisers said an estimated 28,000 persons flocked the East Bank Demerara venue, filling up the stands and spilling over onto the ground, where chairs were provided to accommodate them. This is the first time in the history of Guyana that any president has been appreciated on such a national level, and many persons who attended the event believed that President…
Read MoreMagnanimity and grace
They poured in from all corners of Guyana – from the Pakaraimas to the lush sands of the Corentyne – into the National Stadium at Providence, East Bank Demerara to give tribute to this particular man from Unity, East Coast Demerara who had become their longest- serving executive president. The symbolism was not lost on the thousands that filled every seat at the stadium, which itself had become a reality only because of the Herculean efforts of Bharrat Jagdeo. He would soon be taking his leave after 12 years at…
Read MoreJagdeo hailed as “an incomparable patriot”
By Ariana Gordon He is an incomparable patriot, and would be judged as one of the most influential and contemporary leaders the Caribbean has produced,” Professor Clement Sankat, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI), said as he reflected on the work and life of President Bharrat Jagdeo on Friday, September 16 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara. Sankat was one of the many speakers who joined the thousands in celebrating the presidency of Jagdeo at the historic Appreciation Day event, dubbed “A…
Read MoreLeadership crisis looms in AFC as Trotman returns
The Alliance For Change (AFC) party announced on Saturday that party leader Raphael Trotman is its new prime ministerial candidate, assuming that responsibility in wake of Sheila Holder’s health complications. The decision was arrived at following a meeting of party executives. The only other nominee, Cathy Hughes, withdrew her nomination. According to Trotman, his “clean bill of health” was a pivotal reason for his return to the campaign trail. Previously, the co- founder of the AFC had stated that he would not be contesting another election. “Last October, I was…
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