Month: December 2012

New Chinese Ambassador looking to build on friendly relations with Guyana

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The benefits that Guyana would have accrued in the fields of infrastructure, economic and technical assistance, human resource development, and investment through its longstanding relationship with the People’s Republic of China are to continue under new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Zhang Limin. He presented his letters of credence to President Donald Ramotar on Monday, and vowed to continue the “time-honoured” friendship which the two countries have been sharing over the last four decades. “During my tenure in office on this post, I will exhort my efforts to further develop the…

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National musical arts festival launched

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In an effort to develop the music industry in Guyana, the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry launched its National Music Arts Festival on Monday, at the ministry’s boardroom, Main Street, Georgetown. This festival is one of three sponsored by the ministry, and is aimed at improving the quality of Guyanese music and sustaining the country’s musical heritage, the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported. It is scheduled for April 2013, and will encompass choral and solo performances, musical renditions on instruments, dramatic poetry, steel pan, and drumming. Culture, Youth and Sport…

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Radio waves

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Satiricus was always easy to get along with. Listening to the new mellow FM89.5 that had burst on the scene made him even more laid back. He particularly liked the oldies. He’d been enjoying the old Rafi so much, he thought he’d died and gone to heaven. He walked around with a goofy smile on his face. So you can understand his chagrin when the Muckraker screamed that his newfound source of joy was obtained unfairly. It was as if the old, law-abiding Satiricus was smoking ganja on the sly:…

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CHI making remarkable progress since establishment- resident cardiologist

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By Kristen Macklingam Since its establishment in 2005, the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI) located at the Georgetown Public Hospital has been making remarkable progress. This is according to home-grown resident cardiologist, Dr Mahendra Carpen, who has a two-fold portfolio as director of the heart institute and cardiologist consultant at the hospital. During an interview with TVG’s Current Issues and Analysis (CIA) programme on Tuesday, Dr Carpen stated that while the CHI has achieved much success to date, many Guyanese are unaware of what services the institute offers. “One major challenge…

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Guyanese diaspora can tune in to 89.5 FM online

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Dear Editor, Radio Guyana Inc (RGI) is the first of several of the new radio licensees going into operation. The station has had its trial run, and its official launch took place a few days ago. I am upbeat but I am keeping my fingers crossed. Information and music are not out of reach. The Internet is readily available and many gadgets allow users to be privy to almost anything that used to be a radio exclusive. Most DJs pander to the Jamaica dancehall language and culture. Many also simply…

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Politicians should have a desire to move Guyana forward

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Dear Editor, In reflecting on the past year in office as president of Guyana, Donald Ramotar underlined the need for there to be more meaningful cooperation at all levels between stakeholders, especially at the political level, to ensure that Guyana continues on a progressive path. In any society where there is no political stability, almost every other aspect of national life is affected and the president has shown that he fully understands this. We are currently witnessing in Guyana the highest level of bullyism and spitefulness by the opposition parties…

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This is a good opportunity to contribute to Budget 2013

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Dear Editor, I have noticed that the government has already started to engage various stakeholders in relation to the 2013 national budget. This is a very good effort by the government to include everyone in the decision-making process on issues affecting their well-being. There have always been concerns expressed mainly by opposition members and supporters that the government does not consult with them during the preparation of national budgets. Well, here is the opportunity, so I am anxiously waiting to see the level of representation that will be made by…

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World AIDS Day

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 “The hearing that is only in the ears is one thing. The hearing of the understanding is another. But the hearing of the spirit is not limited to any one faculty, to the ear, or to the mind.” – Chuang Tzu Last Sunday, as part of the activities to mark World AIDS Day (December 1) there was an AIDS awareness march and painting of a mural. The Queen’s College Interact Club joined the march, to show our solidarity and to do our part as students to raise awareness about AIDS.…

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No bail for fish food cocaine shipper

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By Bhisham Mohamed Gilbert Bristol, 36, an exporter of Lot 154 Garnett Street, Kitty, Georgetown, was on Monday remanded to prison for the 233kg of cocaine that was found among fish feed at the Guyana National Shipping Corporation (GNSC) last Friday. He made an appearance before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him. The particulars of the charge stated that on December 7 at the GNSC Wharf, Gilbert Bristol trafficked 233kg of cocaine…

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

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Hundreds of children accompanied by their parents and guardians gathered at Rahaman’s Park, Mc Doom, East Bank Demerara, on December 2 to witness the Seventh Annual Christmas Tree Light Up. Prime Minster Samuel Hinds told the gathering that Christmas this year is celebrated at a time when Guyana’s economy is doing well. He said that the country has recorded significant growth in rice, gold and sugar production, and Guyanese will have the opportunity to experience the best Christmas ever this year. He urged the gathering to use the season to…

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