Dear editor, Please allow me space in your newspaper letters column to share my views on the present situation regarding Guyana/WI cricket. Quite a lot was said already and published in the media and I will not repeat them. It’s more than time enough that the players and the people in Caribbean take some positive actions. It was reported in the media that Guyanese players have not been turning up practice session. There are many things to be made clear by the IMC. The ICC and the WICB have made…
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Very optimistic about oil and gas, but Guyana must be in a position of readiness
Dear Editor, All Guyanese are hoping that Guyana would indeed discover oil and gas. The general feeling is one of optimism. One can only imagine the endless possibilities that will come as a result of our country being successful in this regard. There will be massive creation of wealth, many persons will benefit from long term employment and many other related sectors, including tourism and the services industry will be boosted. Government has developed a multi-sector approach aimed at bolstering the country’s resources capacity and capability to better manage its…
Read MoreGuyanese diaspora in N.Y. eager to see how the business of the nation will unfold
Dear Editor, I am a Guyanese living in New York and like most of my fellow countrymen living here, I am anxious to know what is happening in our country of birth. To begin with, I must say that all of us are encouraged by the fact that the leader of the opposition, David Granger has come out clearly and said that they (opposition parties) are willing to work towards finding consensus on national issues for the benefit of the entire country. I just hope that this is not just…
Read MoreEvolution of Guyanese Phagwah celebrations in U.S.A
By Vishnu Bisram Phagwah is officially celebrated after mid-night, as Thursday begins and throughout the day at mandirs across the U. S. It will be celebrated in a grand way on Sunday at public locations in areas where Guyanese are settled in large numbers like Central Florida, South Florida, New Jersey, the Bronx, and Queens New York. The large influx of Guyanese, beginning in the late 1970s and continuing up until this day, has made it possible for Phagwah to be celebrated in NY similar to Guyana, except for the…
Read MoreChildren in an Urban World
UNICEF has recently published their flagship publication, The State of the World’s Children, which each year examines a key issue affecting children. Last year’s report, ‘The State of the World’s Children 2011: Adolescence – An Age of Opportunity,’ focused on adolescence. This year’s report highlights the shift of the world’s population to urban areas and the effects of this on children. “Children in an Urban World” is the theme of this year’s report. As a starting point, the report could be used as a reference point to guide and inform…
Read MorePoliticians out to damage my integrity – Brassington
National Industrial Commercial Investments Limited (NICIL) Executive Director and Privatisation Unit (PU) Executive Secretary and head, Winston Brassington said he is prepared to defend his stewardship as a state employee for over 17 years. He chided opposition politicians for attacking his integrity by insinuating that he is involved in corrupt practices. Brassington said that in recent weeks, Kaieteur News and opposition parties in Parliament have made a number of attacks and insinuations regarding his conduct as head of the Privatisation Unit and NICIL. Brassington singled out AFC leader Khemraj Ramjattan…
Read MoreGuyana, China sign Gy$ 1.4B grant pact
Guyana and the Republic of China on Friday, March 2, signed two grant agreements which will see the government receiving 45.5 million yuan (G$ 1.451 billion) to aid in the purchasing of firefighting equipment and other projects. The pact was signed by Vice Minister in the Chinese Commerce Ministry, Zhong Shan and Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh at the International Conference Centre, Liliendaal. According to Shan, 15.5 million will aid in the purchasing of fire-fighting equipment for the Guyana Fire Service, whereas $ 30,000 yuan will be invested in projects…
Read MoreFormation of APNU not meant to be an alternative to PNCR – Robert Corbin
In the face of speculation that it was losing its way to the new upstart political movement, A Partnership For National Unity (APNU), People’s National Congress Reform leader Robert Corbin on Saturday said that the party of Forbes Burnham remains dedicated to the development and empowerment of the working people of this country. He said it must remain vibrant, dynamic and alive, for without the PNCR there could not have been APNU. Corbin was speaking at the party’s general council meeting held at PNCR headquarters in Sophia, Greater Georgetown. “The…
Read MoreGovt moves to court over parliamentary committee
The government has filed a motion against the leader of the opposition and the speaker of the National Assembly challenging the composition of the Committee of Selection in parliament. The governing party is contending that the opposition is in violation of the principle of proportionality of parties and their seating in parliament and in committees of parliament. On Wednesday, Attorney General Anil Nandlall filed a notice of motion against David Granger, Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Raphael Trotman the Leader of…
Read MoreMiss India Worldwide pays courtesy call on Ramotar
Newly crowned Miss India Worldwide 2012 Alana Seebarran on Monday paid a courtesy call on President Donald Ramotar at the Office of the President. The elegantly dressed York University, Toronto student, said in a brief interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA) that the discourse with the Head of State made her feel “proud to be a Guyanese”. She was crowned Miss India Worldwide 2012, on the evening of February 25 at the KKF Ballroom in Paramaribo, Suriname, with US$ 7000 as the winning prize. She also won the title…
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