Dear Editor, The fact that Ituni and Kwakwani (schools) were able to defy the odds and do quite well at the NGSA (National Grade Six Assessment), is most worthy of some positive probings. It shows that education is within the reach of just about everyone, and success has some special roots. The explanation is that the teachers and parents combined to bring about the many great success stories over there. So now Howell Wilson and Kwakwani Primary Schools are right up there where this year’s NGSA’s results are concerned. Right…
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Competence or conflict of interest?
Dear Editor, The opposition parties, APNU and AFC, have over the past two weeks since the decision of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on June 25, have been criticising the PPP/C for supporting the recommendation of the auditor general (AG) in the appointment of several staff. The opposition parties have raised issues of; competence with respect to most of the staff, and conflict of interest as it pertains to the appointment of Ms Geetanjili Singh. Also the PPP/C has been accused of railroading the appointments because at the time of…
Read MoreFood and nutrition security takes spotlight at Georgetown forum
As the Caribbean Community (Caricom) continues to advance its food security agenda in the face of high food prices, member states will join their Latin American counterparts in Georgetown today (Thursday) primarily to further strengthen governance arrangements for food security at the regional and global levels. The community, regional organisations and civil society will participate in the Hunger Free Latin America and the Caribbean Initiative Working Group meeting at the Guyana International Conference Centre in Georgetown on July 12-14. The meeting will address the steps taken at national and sub-regional…
Read MoreToo much talk and less action
By Jainarine Deonauth Agriculture and agriculture-related issues continue to dominate discussions at the national, regional and international levels. At the just concluded Caricom Heads of Government Meeting in St Lucia, Guyana’s President Donald Ramotar lamented his concerns and disappointment that the region’s leaders seem not to be taking the issue of food security too seriously. At least it doesn’t look that way as there is more ‘talk’ rather action. I believe that it was very necessary that Mr Ramotar raised the issue once again in order to keep it on…
Read MoreBankers’ betrayal
The scandal emanating from Barclays Bank in England struck a chord in the memory of Caribbean peoples everywhere. Barclays, after all, had been the “Banker to the Caribbean” (then known as the Colonial Bank) going back to 1836 – smack in the middle of the emancipation of slavery. Caribbean peoples were being prepared for the transition from “slavery” to “consumerism”. With very good reasons, now even more apparent, some would say that the latter status was simply another type of the former. By 2001 Barclays Bank PLC and Canadian Imperial…
Read MoreTourism operators must comply with GTA guidelines − Haralsingh
Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Director Indranauth Haralsingh maintains that adherence to the tourism regulations in Guyana is crucial if the industry is to remain competitive. In support of the drive to ensure that more businesses comply with regulations, the GTA continued its regulations awareness outreach exercise, on Monday, July 9, and met with several tourism establishment proprietors in Region Six. This session formed part of a series of seminars which were conducted by the authority over the past month, leading up to the registration deadline which was set for July…
Read MoreOver 100 benefit from “Remigrants Scheme” project
Despite being given short notice about the “One Stop Shop”, over one hundred remigrants turned up at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, East Bank Demerara on Saturday to receive their house lots. The distribution was done amid the Housing Ministry’s International Building Expo. This is the first phase of the allocation process under government’s new “Remigrants Scheme” project. The programme targets overseas-based Guyanese who are eager to return home and own their homes. Initially, the ministry issued 300 house lots to applicants who have applied online and over a hundred…
Read More“Utilize skills of diaspora” – Ramotar urges Guyanese diplomats
President Donald Ramotar charged Guyana’s overseas diplomats on Monday to help maintain the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, so as to provide opportunities for economic advancement and the social well-being of all citizens. This call was made at the opening session of the Heads of Missions Conference held at the Guyana International Conference Centre (GICC), Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara (ECD). The president also said it is imperative that diplomats are trained in foreign languages, pointing particularly to Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch. He noted that Guyana’s image must be protected and…
Read MoreGov’t says its intention is to ensure every family owns a home
By Michael Younge Thousands of Guyanese converged at the National Stadium, Providence, last Friday afternoon to witness President Donald Ramotar officially open the 2012 International Building Exposition under the theme “Embracing Standards, Building the Future”. The exposition’s opening ceremony saw a few cultural performances but the majority of the presentations were delivered by government and private sector officials. Delivering the feature address at the event, President Donald Ramotar told thousands that his government remains unmoved in its commitment to empower Guyanese through the process of homeownership. He said that it…
Read MoreDavid Granger leads nominations for PNCR leader
Opposition Leader David Granger has received the most nominations for the position of leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) as the party congress draws near. The party’s current leader, Robert Corbin while indicating that he will not run for any position, has indicated he will like to remain on the party’s Central Executive Committee. A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament Carl Greenidge came in second, according to General Secretary Oscar Clarke, who was addressing media operatives on Friday at the party’s headquarters, Sophia, Georgetown. At…
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