Dear Editor, I think this makes for national heralding – not only in the print media, but via radio and television. I am referring here to the fact that “Scores of Guyanese benefited from free eye screening, as the Health Ministry continues to place emphasis on quality health care. The service, which was offered free of cost, saw a team of trained eye specialists, undertaking the eye care mission at the Laparkan Group of Companies (Forgarty’s Shopping Complex) on Water Street, Georgetown.” Now, to me this is ‘big news.’ I…
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GTUC’s rebuke of Alliance For Change
Dear Editor, What is really wrong with the Alliance for Change (AFC)? There is a notable and disgusting kind of arrogance prevailing in the party. This is not just a sickening attitude to embrace, it also borders on illegalities. I firmly commend the caution from the Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) in this regard. (GTUC) has cautioned the (AFC) for taking on labour issues, with the government, namely salary increases. The AFC has done so even without consulting with the respective trade unions. The umbrella trade union body said, while…
Read MoreMy thoughts on who is the greatest batsman
Dear Editor, I read it long before it came via local press. In fact, the debate has been coeval with the game. It will live on perennially as well. Who is the greatest batsman? The three in the mix are Ricky Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar and the retired Brian Lara. One can add here Kumar Sangakarra. I have a few comments and I hope for many from our readers. First, ‘greatest’ can very well be subjective. I like ‘this’ and ‘that’ and so this is my pick. I have heard people…
Read MoreThe remigrant housing scheme is good news for Guyanese living abroad
Dear Editor, Most of us would agree that an enormous amount of progress was made in the social sector, especially in the area of housing which has experienced tremendous growth over the past decade or so. Official statistics show that Guyana’s construction sector has seen a growth rate of 1.5 per cent as the country is currently experiencing the largest housing boom in its history. Additionally, the public – private partnership between Government and the Private Sector has resulted in many families including the poor and vulnerable, not only receiving…
Read MoreCongratulations
Senior Official of Queens Atlantic Investments Inc Jainarine Deonauth tied the knot with Ms Sonia Boodhoo, proprietress of Urban Apparel boutique at a gala reception at the Aracarri Resort, West Bank Demerara on January 21. Among those present at the ceremony were colleagues and friends from the media and the academic community. The management and staff of Guyana Times International extend congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds.
Read MoreThe energy sector
It is known globally that Guyana has moved exponentially upwards in the area of economic prosperity, and with good governance of its economy, the country is one of the fastest growing when compared to developing countries globally. The economic indicators are visible, as the new administration has wasted no time in creating the dynamics that are required for pushing social and economic growth. Guyana, in the past, did not conceive the idea for the formation of a ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment, and the question is – should…
Read MoreSun brings relief to ECD residents
– but Mahaicony farmers in race to save crops, livestock By Pushpa Balgobin Coastlanders on Wednesday got some respite from the rain, and with most of the drainage systems up and running, floodwaters accumulated over the past four days are rapidly draining off residential and farmlands along East Coast Demerara. But farmers living in the Mahaicony Creek are in a race to save their crops and livestock as excess water from the conservancy continues to be dumped in their area. Government announced on Tuesday that it was releasing water from…
Read MoreDr Doobay Renal Centre officially opens
President Donald Ramotar said that Government is supportive of any initiative that will expand and develop the society and enable a better and fruitful life for citizens. President Ramotar made this statement at the Canadian High Commissioner’s residence at a reception on Sunday evening in honour of the opening of the Doobay Renal Centre. Ramotar in expressing pleasure over the opening of the centre said he was happy that it has created an avenue whereby Guyanese, no matter their social provisions would be able to access a medical service that…
Read MoreEU plugs further Gy$3B into sugar sector
Guyana has received 12.5 million euros (G$ 3 billion) from the European Union (EU) to further support the sugar sector in the country. The money was transferred in December 2011, and is part of the EU funded multi-annual sugar programme 2007-2010 that supports the government of Guyana in its efforts to improve the competitiveness and viability of the sugar industry. In a statement to the media on Monday, January 30, the EU said that the programme, which was initiated in 2006, saw some 72.5 million euros (Gy$ 19.3 billion) being…
Read MoreHistory Channel begins documentary – Guyana’s Amazon to be highlighted
A 24 member team; eight males from Alabama (Southern United States) and 16 producers from the renowned History Channel arrived in Guyana on Wednesday to commence a six- week documentary on Guyana’s wildlife and rainforests. The documentary will feature eight one hour series titled “Bamazon” and will be broadcast on the History Channel worldwide, reaching millions of households. The eight males from Alabama will be the feature of the documentary and they will be exploring Guyana’s rainforests and wildlife. The History Channel team will be in charge of the filming…
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