It gat de story of a lady who wake up all excited after dreaming about a diamond ring. She ask she husband what it mean and he smile and seh when he come home from wuk she would know. Whole day she suffering from “can’t wait syndrome” as she buzz with excitement. When de husband reach home he get a rousing welcome like never before after he reach in he pocket and tek out a fancy looking parcel. De wife couldn’t wait and rip off de wrapping and find a…
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Russian EXPO 2020 bid committee courts Guyana’s support
A high-level delegation from Russia’s fourth largest city Ekaterinburg has paid a courtesy call on President Donald Ramotar on Tuesday in an ongoing campaign to promote the city’s candidacy to host the World Universal Exposition EXPO 2020. The team headed by Ekaterinburg Expo 2020 Bid Committee Assistant Chairman Daniil Shukhman, included Russian Ambassador to Guyana Nikolay Smirnov; Russian Federation Vice Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich; Ekaterinburg Public Relations Advisor Alexander Chernov and International Relations Deputy Director General Andrey Nevskiy. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) release, Russia’s bid included hosting…
Read MoreBreak the Silence
“One in three women may suffer from abuse and violence in her lifetime. This is an appalling human rights violation, yet it remains one of the invisible and under-recognised pandemics of our time. Violence against women is an appalling human rights violation. But it is not inevitable. We can put a stop to this.” –Nicole Kidman Last Monday my family and I attended ‘The International Youth Conference against the Contagion of Violence’ hosted by CADVA. The forum, organised by two overseas Guyanese women, set me thinking about a host of…
Read MoreOpposition underlines support for Amaila Falls Project
– but calls for more openness The opposition has emphasised its full support for the Amaila Falls Hydro Project, noting that it is a necessary project based on the information being disseminated. However, it added that it will carry out its responsibility to scrutinise the project, with the aim of ensuring that the project is a successful one and free of irregularities. These were some of the sentiments arising out of the first in a series of debates on alleged corruption within government which was aired on the National Communications…
Read MoreSome hoping that Freddie don’t shave after de “head-scan”
Well Khemraj actually “tun” up fuh de debate pun TV de other night. He always hollering that he want fuh debate with government officials and that he don’t get access to that particular TV station. Ever since de pressure of running away from de last debate get to he, he decide fuh show up. What was even more noticeably about he, was that he tek a clean shave fuh de debate. Some seh he do that since he know that de TV station does transmit all over de country and…
Read MorePact to combat drugs in shipping containers signed
Guyana and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on Monday signed an agreement to establish a Port Control Unit in the country which will assist in combating the threats posed by drug and gun traffickers using shipping containers to ply their trade. Large amounts of drugs have transited in and out of Guyana on cargo and other ships in recent times. Despite the interception of some by local law enforcement, the United States and international agencies believe that large volumes pass through the country’s borders undetected. Home Affairs…
Read MoreCaribbean heroes
“Keshorn will shine as a beacon of light to the young people of the nation”. These were the words of Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar while addressing a large gathering of persons at the Piarco International Airport to welcome home their latest hero – Keshorn Walcott. In front of a capacity crowd at London’s Olympic Stadium, Walcott’ s 84.58 metre javelin toss edged his closest rival, Ukrainian Oleksandr Pyatnytsya to win gold in that event, creating a world record for being the youngest athlete to have won in…
Read MoreLinden pact signed
– Agreement provides a “sense of relief and hope” – PM Hinds By Ariana Gordon Government and the administration of Region 10 on Tuesday signed an agreement which when implemented could revitalise the area’s economic development and independence. Three key issues form part of the agreement signed at the Office of the President (OP). These include: suspension of the electricity tariff increase that is pending review by a bipartisan committee, the opening of the broadcast spectrum for the people of Linden and the examination of possible economic proposals. The signing…
Read MoreGuyana, Suriname bridge closer to reality
The governments of Guyana and Suriname will continue to pursue funding from the Inter-American Development Bank for a pre-feasibility study to build a bridge across the Corentyne River. This was one of the decisions taken during a meeting with the foreign ministers of both countries on Tuesday at the Grand Coastal Inn. In a statement issued after the meeting it was noted that the Foreign Affairs Minister of Guyana, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, MP, and Winston Lackin, Foreign Affairs Minister of the Republic of Suriname met at the Grand Coastal Hotel, Plantation…
Read MoreSurinam Airways hoping to fly Guyana-NY route soon
Surinam Airways station manager Rudi Westerborg has announced that after six months on the Guyana market, the airline is gaining a competitive edge. Speaking during an interview with Guyana Times International, Westerborg said that the airline has an advantage over competitors as the staff is specially trained in dealing with senior citizens, who are regarded as one of the most difficult subsections of the travelling public. “If your staff is not well trained, the trip can be a horrible experience, but our company policy is that senior citizens also have…
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