Year: 2011

New Canadian High Commissioner to Guyana David Devine vows to continue the longstanding relationship that exists between Canada and Guyana, which he said holds tremendous potential for economic growth and investment. This was the promise made after he presented his letters of credence to President Bharrat Jagdeo at State House, and acknowledged that a mutual commitment to democracy, prosperity and security are some of the common values. “I will be working hard to make sure that this happens in a socially responsible manner,” High Commissioner Devine assured during a statement…

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Eight short films commonly known as the “CineGuyana Set”, produced under the President’s Film Endowment 2011, began their international tour with a successful launch on Sunday, August 21 at The Billie Holiday Theatre in New York. Five of the eight filmmakers were present at the function, which also had in attendance two students from the Centre for Communication Studies of the University of Guyana, and several of the films’ producers, editors and cinematographers. The festival was hosted by The Guyana Cultural Association (GCA) of New York, and played to a…

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– 150,000 persons expected BY MICHAEL YOUNGE More than 150,000 patrons are expected to flock GuyExpo 2011 this year, according to estimates given by Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Manniram Prashad. He officially launched the annual exposition and trade fair on Wednesday evening at the International Convention Centre at Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara.   The minister said the secretariat expects that approximately 30,000 Guyanese on average will flock the mega event each night of the exhibition. Prashad said he was proud of the exposition’s accomplishments, and noted that it has…

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BY INDRAWATTIE NATRAM The court system, burdened by a backlog of cases would have some relief, President Bharrat Jagdeo said on Monday, August 29, as he commissioned a spanking new Gy$20.4 million magistrate’s court at Charity on the Essequibo Coast. Speaking to the hundreds who gathered at the commissioning ceremony, the Guyanese leader said the court was constructed with a view to having matters disposed of in an expeditious manner and providing Essequibians with justice close to home. He said the establishment of the court at Charity will also provide…

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– GGMC urges miners to pay attention to environment Gold miners were urged, on Saturday, August 27, to abide by the environmental regulations governing the sector, even as acting Commissioner of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC), Karen Livan, announced that gold production for this year was at a record level. Livan made the comments on Saturday at the Regatta Pavilion in Bartica in celebration of the 11th annual Pork Knockers’ Day.   The event attracted hundreds of Guyanese, and was themed “Evolving methods, embracing excellence and enjoying success.”…

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