Year: 2012

Gov’t moots “environment court” to enforce anti-litter laws – opposition calls for national strategy

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An environmental court is in the making as the Natural Resources and the Environment Ministry moves to enforce the country’s anti-litter laws. This announcement was made on Tuesday by subject minister Robert Persaud at the launch of the “Pick it up Guyana” campaign held at the National Park, Thomas Lands. According to Persaud, enforcement is critical to ensuring that Guyana obtains the status of a green economy. He said the “Pick it up Guyana” initiative will not be focusing only on communities located on the coast, noting that hinterland locations…

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Balkrishna Naipaul captures ICC award

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Internationally acclaimed award-winning Trinidad-born novelist Balkrishna Naipaul, was recently inducted into the Indo-Caribbean list of awardees at an enthusiastic gathering in New York which also saw the launch of Dr. Lakshmi Persaud’s latest book, Daughters of Empire. Part of the induction was the award of a plaque that read, “The Indo-Caribbean Council (ICC-NY) in fulfilling its mission to recognise Indo-Caribbeans and to serve others with this award and plaque on the 26th day of May 2012 do herewith recognise, record, and honour the accomplished and prolific abilities and literary contributions…

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BK Int’l investing US$10M in eco-resort at Tiperu

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By Michael Younge BK International is poised to make a US$10 million investment in developing a luxury eco-tourism resort at its Tiperu, Mazaruni complex. The disclosure was made by acting Tourism Minister Irfaan Ali who visited Region Seven over the weekend on official business. Ali, speaking during an interview with Guyana Times International said the investor’s plan to develop a mined out area will attract hundreds of Guyanese and residents of Region Seven. The facility will provide a high standard of services to both local and overseas tourists. The minister…

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“Green Walk” can stop domestic violence

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Tuesday was World Environment Day and Hammie was nowhere to be seen! People seh that is because de garbage piles so high that it blocking he! It even had a “Green Walk” fuh mark de occasion de day before and still de man was absent. People would expect that with a walk in he “name”, he would turn up. But he didn’t. Apparently, he hiding because he ain’t pay de City Council workers fuh May yet. De workers now worry dem “may” not get pay given that this is June!…

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Legal battle begins over OP budget cuts

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– House Speaker warns of constitutional crisis Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman said that the grave and gathering danger of a constitutional crisis is looming amid a flurry of court motions by the government questioning “the legitimate decision of the National Assembly”. Trotman’s statements come one day after the administration moved to the High Court asking for the restoration of some Gy$20 billion chopped from the budget. “The continued resort to the High Court to question legitimate decisions of the National Assembly, points to the grave and gathering…

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Would the ‘Secure Communities’ law enforcement strategy profile illegal immigrants unnecessarily?

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Dear Editor, I have recently read an article in the local Guyana Times newspaper that despite strong opposition from the governors of two major U.S. cities and immigrant groups, the U.S. government may extend a controversial fingerprinting programme that identifies Caribbean and other illegal immigrants. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the programme, ‘Secure Communities’, would be activated “in all remaining jurisdictions”. It was argued that the programme has proven to be the single most valuable tool in allowing the agency to eliminate the ad hoc approach of the…

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Lara’s opinion valid, but will not really work

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Dear Editor, Batting legend Brian Lara has predicted a tough England series for West Indies and says veteran left-hander, Shivnarine Chanderpaul needs to bat higher in the team, in order to strengthen an otherwise inexperienced line-up. Lara is quite right, but other factors must be taken into account. Now, as all can see, West Indies are not faring well at all. The opening tour match predicted it all–the visitors went down without a fight. The first test had a few bright episodes, but generally, West Indies fell woefully short. The…

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Guyanese in New York are interested in knowing what’s happening back home

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Dear Editor, Guyanese in New York are extremely happy that President Donald Ramotar took the time off from his busy schedule to meet and interact with us during his recent visit to the U. S. The interactions with the president and his team were useful, as they provided an opportunity for us who have left Guyana a long time ago to hear first-hand what is happening back home. Most times we have to rely on the media, particularly online newspapers, to understand what is happening back home. Editor, let me…

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Positive economic growth rate likely to continue – finance minister

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…We will not mortgage the future of Guyana for political gain BY MICHAEL YOUNGE Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh said government will not give into pressure to make short-term decisions, which will impact negatively on Guyana’s long-term financial and economic sustainability, as he forecast continued positive growth in the economy this year. Dr Singh’s comments come on the heels of continued anxiety by the business community about the state of affairs in the country following the opposition instituted budget cuts, and an apparent “tension” that looms over the public about…

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Putting aside partisan interests

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In what was regarded as a spot-on 46th Independence address to the nation, considering the present challenges facing our democracy, President Donald Ramotar utilised the opportunity to throw out a challenge to the parliamentary opposition to show that they are really serious about working together to move Guyana forward. It is well accepted that the challenges confronting the work of Parliament and governance as a whole requires more than just political rhetoric from key stakeholders, in fact, it requires concrete action to match the talk. The president has issued numerous…

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