Year: 2012

Third International Building Expo launched

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– Gov’t building road to link ECD to EBD By Michael Younge The 2012 International Building Exposition was launched last Friday evening at the Princess International Hotel, with government announcing that it is building a road to link the East Bank and the East Coast of Demerara. The international exposition which attracts scores of construction firms from around the region and locally was launched by President Donald Ramotar under the theme “Embracing Standards Building the future”. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali announced that his…

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Housing Ministry’s Remigrant Scheme taking shape

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– first batch of houselots to be allocated during International Building Expo The government’s Remigrant Housing Scheme is taking shape with the Housing Ministry preparing to allocate its first batch of house lots during a “One-Stop-Shop” billed to coincide with the staging of the 2012 International Building Expo. Some 558 house lots are available, but the demands outstrips the supply, as more and more Guyanese have been expressing interest, and are ready to return home. Housing and Water Minister Irfaan Ali said that the scheme will be developed according to…

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Caribbean Week brings music, dance, deals to New York City

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From now until June 11, Caribbean Week New York is being held at the Grand Central Terminal, offering a celebration of the unique vacation experiences available in the Caribbean. Hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) the event is a chance to experience the sights, sounds and culture of island life along with some exclusive travel deals. Travel experts from Caribbean destinations will be on hand and visitors will have opportunity to book exclusive Caribbean Week travel deals via Travelocity and American Airlines Vacations. Part of Caribbean Week New York…

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Off to the U.S.

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the U.S. embassy celebrated the achievement of two members of the GDF who have received full scholarships to attend two of the most prestigious academies in the United States. Errol Van Lange will be a cadet at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York and Czedra Frank will be a Midshipman at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, the U.S. embassy said in a release. These academies only accept 15 international students each year and have had a number…

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“I am committed to working with those interested in moving Guyana forward” – President Ramotar

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President Donald Ramotar said that with political “will and trust”, Guyana can achieve its true potential. The president expressed the sentiment as he addressed hundreds of Guyanese at the National Park in commemoration of the country’s 46th anniversary as an independent nation. Ramotar said cooperation is the key to ensuring that all dreams are realised. Pointing to the 2011 general and regional elections, and the new dispensation, he said the leaders of the country must display “maturity” by putting the interest of the country and people first, as opposed to…

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Caribbean Hikers on six-day expedition in Guyana

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A team of 30 hikers from the Caribbean Hiking Adventures (CHA) led by Richard Lewis has arrived in Guyana for a six-day hiking expedition with the aim of conquering the Caribbean Islands which are filled with a multitude of hiking destinations. The team touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri, on Saturday morning on the BW661 Caribbean Airlines flight, and was welcomed by members of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the Rainforest Tours in Guyana. At a brief welcoming reception, at Guyana’s main port of entry, GTA…

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U.S. firm making big dent in fuel smuggling in Guyana

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U.S.-based company Authentix said it has helped Guyana to greatly reduce fuel crimes which result in lost tax revenue, cutting out some 32 per cent of illegal fuel sites in the past six years. In a statement, Authentix said thanks to an effective fuel marking programme powered by Authentix technology, the level of fuel adulteration has dropped significantly since the programme was initiated, resulting in increased tax revenues. From 2006 to 2011, the percentage of identified sites found with illegal fuel has progressively decreased from 34 per cent in 2006…

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Congressional candidates debate immigration, economy

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  North American Correspondent The three main Democratic candidates, State Assemblyman Rory Lancman (D-Fresh Meadows), State Assemblywoman Grace Meng (Flushing), City Council member Elizabeth Crowley (D- Glendale) for the sixth district of Queens, had a ‘face-off’ last week on issues affecting diverse ethnic communities in New York. The 6th District runs from Flushing and Bayside to Maspeth, Middle Village, Glendale and part of Ridgewood. Large numbers of Guyanese-Americans are settled in the district and community activists are lining up behind their candidates with some backing Meng and most backing Lancman…

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Local powerlifters for international engagements

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  – Rahim, Edwards, Stoby, Morgan and Barker shouldering Guyana’s hopes By Avenash Ramzan         The country’s powerlifters are in for a busy second half of 2012 as the Guyana Amateur Powerlifting Federation (GAPF) has earmarked four international events that it plans to attend from July to November. These events include the North American Regional Tournament of the Americas from July 24-29 in the Cayman Islands; the South American Powerlifting Championships from August 15-19 in Cali, Colombia; the World Masters Championships from October 2-9 in Killeen, Texas,…

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Celebrating a Guyanese original

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  By Mirza Ijaz Rahman As we commemorate Guyana’s Independence, it is the perfect time to celebrate a Guyanese original, Shivnarine ‘Tiger’ Chanderpaul! For more than 20 years, greater than half his lifetime, Shiv has proudly represented Guyana as perhaps the finest batsman this nation has ever produced. While we can debate the subtle points of substance over style, there is no question that he is Guyana’s most accomplished batsman. Moreover, he has been a bastion of certitude and solidity in the middle of crisis after crisis in West Indies…

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