2012 – Page 200 – Guyana Times International

Home Affairs Ministry, Ogle Airport sign security pact

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Bhisham Mohamed The Home Affairs Ministry and the Ogle Airport Incorporated (OAI) on Monday, January 30, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which seeks to establish a special airport security monitoring committee to address various flaws and security breaches at the port of entry. The MoU also seeks to promote and foster clarity of functions, streamlining of operations, avoidance, smooth and rapid action and reaction to critical situations, and the reduction and eventual removal of administrative glitches. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Home Affairs Minister, Clement Rohee stated that…

Amaila Falls road project will continue – Dr Luncheon

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Government has announced that the construction of the Amaila Falls Hydro Power Road Project will continue, despite reports to the contrary in some sections of the local media. Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon, at a post Cabinet press briefing told the media that there have been much “half-truths and misinformation” in the press. He noted that “Cabinet’s position on Amaila Falls Hydro Power and its implementation remain undaunted by the representations, much of it half the truth, much of it misinformed and under informed in the press,…

Cocaine worth US$ 72,500 found in Jamaica-bound vessel

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Agents of the Customs and Drug Enforcement Unit last Friday night made a 2.5 kilogrammes (kg) drug bust at the John Fernandes Wharf during a routine inspection of an intransit vessel. According to information reaching Guyana Times International, the bust was made on a container vessel around 21: 30h. Customs officers were conducting routine inspections when the cocaine was found between two containers. The vessel had docked at the JFL Wharf on January 26 at 16:00h and was supposed to leave Guyana for Jamaica on Friday evening. Following the find,…

Ramotar pledges government support to boost local tourism sector

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

President Donald Ramotar on Saturday, January 28, evening at the Tourism and Hospitality Association of Guyana (THAG) annual awards ceremony and dinner, pledged government’s continued support to the tourism sector as it is a promising one with a wealth of potential that will boom in Guyana in years to come. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) release, the annual event was hosted under the theme “Building Partnerships for the future of Guyana’s Tourism” at the Princess Hotel, Providence, East Bank Demerara. A number of members and partners of the…

Guyana, Australia to collaborate in mining sector

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Guyana is likely to explore collaborations in the mining industry with Australia in the future. This was among many of the items up for discussion during a bilateral visit to the country by Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Richard Marles. Briefing the local media at the Pegasus hotel, Marles said the trip is aimed at building upon the ground relationship Australia has with the Caribbean region, which is based upon a Memorandum of Understanding with Caricom that has been in existence since 2009. Through the MoU, Gy$ 60 million…

Colleagues pay tribute to Deputy Mayor Williams

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Ariana Gordon Deputy Mayor and former Fisheries Minister under the PNCR administration, Robert Williams died on Monday, January 30, following a month of hospitalisation at the Caribbean Heart Institute (CHI). Williams, 62, who also served as city mayor from 1987 to 1989 and a commissioner of the Guyana Elections Commission until his death, was described by colleagues as “a man with much institutional knowledge”. He was on life support for most of his hospitalisation Guyana Times International was informed. The cause of his death is unknown. He was hailed…

A wildlife spotting adventure

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Imagine yourself cruising on the Essequibo River through the black of night, maybe lit only by a pale moon. Your guide shines the spotlight and there it is: the red-eye glare of a Black Caiman. Frequently seen lying on the river banks, the world’s largest of the alligator family grows to 6 metres (20 ft.) long. A boat ride at night may also introduce you to other nocturnal creatures such as the Tree Boas, Pacas, Nightjars, and Hula tree frogs. At dawn you can take an early morning boat trip…

Yoruba Heritage Foundation donates to schools

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Chief Priest Balogun Mwanza: ‘Education is the key to success’ By Venessa Deosaran The president of the Yoruba Heritage Foundation, the socio-cultural and charitable arm of the Ifa Aiyetoro Church, Chief Priest Balogun Mwanza said he firmly believes in the adage, “Education is the key to success.” Acting upon this conviction, the Yoruba Heritage Foundation has been distributing educational and other related school supplies to several schools within the Buxton/Foulis NDC district on the East Coast of Demerara. These include ballpoint pens, highlighters, lead pencils, pencil sharpeners, plastic, wooden and…

Mr Guyana competition set for June 31

February 3, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Guys get ready for what is expected to be one of the most talked about event for 2012 as preparations are well in progress to host a pageant with a difference, the Mr Guyana Pageant slated for June 31 at the Pegasus Hotel. The objective of the pageant is to empower young men to empower themselves and their communities, and is hosted under the patronage of designer and fashion enthusiast, Paul Burnette. The pageant is opened to Guyanese men from all walks of life between the ages 17 to 26.…

Alana Seebarran

February 3, 2012September 26, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Biography: Born on May 7, 1987, Alana Seebarran has become an accomplished dancer, performing for many years in the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s ‘Naya Zamana’ dance show. She attended Mae’s Primary School, School of the Nations, and presently York University in Toronto, Canada pursuing a Degree in Marketing. Alana has been an active participant of the York University’s South Asian Alliance dance troupe, helping them place second out of 16 universities in Canada. She teaches classical and Bollywood style dancing to young girls in Toronto. She is also a teacher…