2012 – Page 59 – Guyana Times International

Govt to build Gy$ 2.5M house for double-amputee

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The Human Services and Social Security Ministry, fulfilling its mandate to provide support to persons living with disabilities, on Monday signed a document which will see a brand new house being constructed for double amputee, Siddiqi Hanif. The signing took place at the ministry’s boardroom. The venture, which is a joint effort between the Human Services Ministry and Habitat for Humanity Guyana, is one of the present administration’s “pilot projects” to give assistance to differently able persons. Human Services Minister, Jenifer Webster, addressing the gathering during the signing of the…

UN launches new programme to empower rural women and girls

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The United Nations last Thursday launched a programme to empower poor rural women through economic integration and food security initiatives. The programme, “Accelerating Progress Toward the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women”, is a five-year initiative. It will be carried out jointly by the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women); the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO); the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); and the World Food Programme (WFP). It will be implemented initially in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Nepal, Niger, and Rwanda. “When women…

UWI Press to publish Dr Misir’s work on HIV/ AIDS

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The University of the West Indies Press has approved for publication pro-chancellor of the University of Guyana Dr Prem Misir’ s book manuscript on HIV/ AIDS knowledge and stigma-related attitudes among high school students in Guyana. University of the West Indies Press General Manager Linda Speth in her note to Dr Misir said, “The work has been peer reviewed and revised according to our guidelines and suggestions, and we are delighted to be adding such an important book to our publishing programme.” The study assessed HIV/ AIDS knowledge and stigma-related…

NOC inmates graduate in various skill areas

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Indrawattie Nnatram Although inmates and staff of the New Opportunity Corps (NOC) at Onderneeming on the Essequibo Coast were faced with tumultuous social challenges over the past month, the institution was able to stay buoyed, holding its first graduation ceremony. Nineteen inmates on Friday were honoured at a grand graduation and prize giving exercise held in the Mess Hall of the NOC for those students who excelled in the various skills training programmes. The inmates were trained in electrical instillation, welding and fabrication, handicraft, tailoring, information technology, music and…

Inquiry and truth

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Satiricus was revelling in the reports of the inquiry. He always liked courtroom dramas. But whenever he went to the courts all he saw were lawyers begging magistrates and judges for ‘mercy’. He understood why people say that lawyers ‘pleaded’ their cases. Anyhow here were lawyers and commissioners fighting to discover the ‘truth’ as to what happened at Linden. Who said you couldn’t get justice in Guyana? “Justice? Justice?” Hari had a querulous tone. “Who looking for justice?” “Man, Sato, is de same thing me does seh,” complained Bungi. “Yuh…

NIS will overcome its challenges – Dr Luncheon

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

National Insurance Scheme Board Chairman Dr Roger Luncheon has assured that the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) will overcome its challenges with the implementation of action plans, including “a mighty consultation” that is necessary to craft the way forward. Dr Luncheon, who is also head of the Presidential Secretariat and Cabinet Secretary, made the comment on Monday as he addressed the scheme’s general assembly as part of celebrations to observe its 43rd anniversary. The celebration comes on the heels of criticism from various sections of the media in the wake of…

Caribbean Airlines to launch non-stop flight to Toronto in December

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL), which has been serving Guyana for the past 10 years, will be launching its non-stop services to Toronto, Canada on December 4. This announcement was made by CAL Sales Manager (Guyana and Suriname) Deon Innis, on Friday evening at GuyExpo, at the Sophia Exhibition site. Recently at his weekly press briefing, Presidential Secretariat head, Dr Roger Luncheon stated that the government approved the Trinidadian carrier’s plan to operate its non- stop flight from Georgetown to Toronto. Immediately after that announcement, CAL Country Manager Carl Stuart had…

Scenes from Guyexpo 2012

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

16-year-old boy fathered child of 12-year-old girl

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

The 12-year-old who delivered a baby girl Sunday morning at the Georgetown Public Hospital said a 16-year-old boy is the father of her child. This disclosure was made by Child Protection Agency Director Ann Greene on Monday. Greene told Guyana Times International that the underage girl, who hails from Region Seven, has ruled out rape or any form of sexual abuse by an adult. Her mother, when questioned by the agency and ranks of the Guyana Police Force denied ever knowing that her daughter was sexually active. After learning of…

“It’s a great joy to see the smiles on farmers’ faces” – Dr Faith Harding

October 4, 2012 TIMES INT'L

By Danielle CampbBell As scientists continue to discover more medicinal uses for sorrel, child psychologist Dr Faith Harding is confident that a pilot project to cultivate tonnes of the plant in Guyana will become a whirlwind phenomenon that can take the country’s foreign exchange earnings by storm. Farmers at Long Creek on the Linden/ Soesdyke Highway are equally fascinated by the prospects of exporting large quantities of sorrel to Mexico after reaping over 100 pounds of the high-value fruit three months before the expected harvesting period. The Long Creek/ Newton…