President Donald Ramotar on Friday reiterated that his government will not allow the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) to go into any kind of crisis, noting that media reports on the financial state of the scheme were sensationalised and overblown. President Ramotar, during an interview with the National Communications Network (NCN) said, “What the report is actually saying is that if certain measures are not taken now, then in nine to 10 years time, it could then be in a crisis.” He said that government will work hard to ensure that…
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Guyana building leadership on national model for sustainable development – CI vice president
Guyana received kudos for “building leadership on a national model for sustainable development” when Vice President of Conservation International (CI) Dr Fabio Scarano met President Donald Ramotar last week. Guyana, according to Dr Scarano, is setting the precedent for the region and will benefit from the necessary technical and other support from CI with the hope of achieving sustainable development goals. CI is a non-profit environmental organisation that works in partnership with sections of society, including remote villages and governments to protect nature, and its biodiversity, for the benefit of…
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West Papua tribal leader meets president
Inspired by Guyana’s struggle for independence and advocacy for the poor and oppressed, Benny Wenda, a native and independent political leader of West Papua, has returned to Guyana in his efforts to “cry for freedom for his people”. Carrying the flag of West Papua, an emblem that can land him 25 years in prison if seen by the Indonesian military in West Papua, Wenda was filled with gratitude for the warm welcome he received on his second visit to the country. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) release, Wenda,…
Read MoreGov’t wants court to lift gag on home affairs minister
– says Speaker’s decision unlawful Attorney General (AG) and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall on Tuesday moved to the High Court seeking to have Speaker of the National Assembly, Raphael Trotman’s ruling prohibiting Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee from speaking in the Parliament and referring him to the Committee of Privileges, declared “unlawful, unconstitutional, and without jurisdiction”. According to court documents, the Speaker, who is the second named respondent of the motion, has no power whatsoever under the standing orders, the laws of Guyana, or the Constitution to impose a…
Read MoreCity Council to hold fresh elections for deputy mayor
Embarrassed by a court ruling that scrapped its election of the deputy mayor recently, the Georgetown Mayor and City Council said it has no other choice than to abide with the decision and steps will be taken shortly to properly elect the officer. Last Friday, Chief Justice Ian Chang ruled that the election of Deputy Mayor Patricia Chase-Green was invalid, positing that the electoral process was in breach of the law. The verdict was handed down in a matter brought by Councillor Llewellyn John with Chase-Green and acting Town Clerk…
Read MoreGy$30M Rupununi renewable solar project commissioned
The German Company, Eerepami in collaboration with the North Rupununi District Development Board (NRDDB) and other local counterparts have constructed and installed a 20 kilowatt-peak combined wind and solar system at the Bina Hill Institute, Region Nine. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds officially commissioned the Gy$30 million renewable solar energy project on Friday that seeks to improve the development opportunities in Bina Hill and other surrounding communities. GINA quoted Prime Minister Hinds as saying that he was pleased to be able to attend the occasion and be part of a project…
Read MoreDeportee gets 14 years for aunt’s murder
Forty-one-year-old Dexter Moseley who was accused of the 2007 murder of his aunt was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment on Monday by Justice Narindra Singh at the High Court. Moseley, of Lot 4 Kara Kara, Linden, was indicted for murder. However, the deportee from Canada pleaded guilty to the lesser count of manslaughter on November 12. Latchmin Kumari Abrams was found dead in her bed at her home in Speightland, Lower Kara Kara, Linden. The murder was committed between February 5 and 6, 2007, while the accused was living with…
Read MoreBerbice Bridge Inc., GAWU sign new wage deal
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) and the Berbice Bridge Company Inc (BBCI) on Monday signed a Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) which will see an increase of six per cent in the earnings of junior employees for 2012/13. Chief Labour Officer Charles Ogle hailed the agreement, which was signed in the BBCI conference room, as progressive. Ogle observed that the escalator and night-shift premium clauses contained in the pact are very good for the multi-year agreements. It was suggested that considerations be given to a ‘pay for performance’…
Read MoreRamotar says WPO must continue fight to preserve democracy in Guyana
President Donald Ramotar on Sunday called on the Women’s Progressive Organisation (WPO) to play an active role in safeguarding Guyana’s democracy, and promoting women’s development at all cost. He made the appeal on the second and final day of the 16th WPO Triennial Congress at the Diamond Secondary School, where he painted a picture of the daunting realities of the current political environment, and its impact on the achievements Guyana has made under the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) administration. “The WPO must be an integral part of the fight…
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