Year: 2012

A delegation from the New York Guyana Watch Mission has returned for its second humanitarian tour of duty, and in the process, paid a courtesy visit on President Donald Ramotar last Thursday before culminating what they hope would be a successful working visit. The team, which includes three medical doctors and other support staff is led by Dr Tara Singh, founder of Guyana Watch, which is conducting a similar humanitarian mission in various parts of the country. The head was accompanied by Dr Mala Shewram, Dr Anila Ramphal, Natalie Phagoo,…

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As the global demand for gold remains high, Azimuth Resources Limited has secured US$ 6 million to continue the company’s resource expansion and prospect drilling at its West Omai gold project in Guyana. This was revealed by newly-appointed Azimuth Resources Limited Chief Operations Officer Paul Criddle during a meeting on Thursday with Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud, to discuss plans and the future of the company’s investment in Guyana’s mining sector. Criddle explained that the additional capital provides funds to significantly advance work programmes at the company’s gold…

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Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) Commissioner General Khurshid Sattaur has taken umbrage over statements by Attorney Nigel Hughes that his business was being singled out for ‘special’ treatment by the revenue body. Hughes was responding to a Guyana Chronicle article last Thursday captioned “Another AFC leader linked to questionable ethical behaviour… Nigel Hughes implicated in Harvest Company Ltd’s financial irregularities”. Hughes said the article comes as no surprise, noting that the commissioner general has once again exposed his lack of independence and “overt enthusiasm to do his master’s bidding”. He noted…

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By Tiffany Bowen Seventeen-year-old Jonelle James of Queens College (QC) has topped the country at this year’s Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) securing five grade one passes in Biology, Caribbean Studies, Chemistry, Food and Nutrition and Pure Mathematics. The results were announced on Wednesday by Education Minister Priya Manickchand at a press conference. Minister Manickchand said she was elated with the improvement in students’ performance at the examinations, noting that the country has secured an 86.2 per cent pass rate this year. So overjoyed, she opted to pay an unannounced…

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People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) leader David Granger has called on party members across the country to “embark on a massive membership drive to strengthen the party and to broaden its base”. His charge was made on Tuesday evening at a visit to the West Coast Demerara (WCD). Granger in a presentation titled “Declaration of Vreed-en-Hoop”, said he has a 10 point plan to move the party forward. He identified the Guyana Youth and Student Movement (GYSM) and the National Congress of Women (NCW) for rebuilding, and a resurgence of…

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After less than eight months of operating in Guyana’s air space, EZjet said it is ready to expand its wings to other countries, particularly Caribbean destinations. Despite the competition and challenges, Chief Executive Officer of the carrier Sonny Ramdeo is elated that more success is within the airline’s reach. During an interview with this newspaper, Ramdeo he disclosed that company officials are in discussion with the government of Guyana, noting their intentions of traveling to Port of Spain, Barbados, Antigua and some Brazilian destinations. These flights, he noted will be…

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In appreciation of her services to Guyanese while she held the portfolio of human services and social security minister, current Education Minister Priya Manickchand was honoured by the New York Guyana Medical and Humanitarian Mission (NYGM) at a ceremony at the Hotel Tower on Saturday evening. Minister Manickchand has been a strong supporter of the mission’s work. Her passion for the welfare of children has led her to express deep satisfaction with the NYGM 2011 mission. Minister Manickchand also offered suggestions to the organisation for future missions to Guyana. “I’m…

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– company says no shipment in two weeks, int’l market in jeopardy By Svetlana Marshall Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Incorporated (BMGGI) has been unable to fulfil its international obligations in the provision of bauxite to the world market, due to the three weeks of unrest in Linden. This is according to the company’s community relations assistant officer, Vanessa Davis. Since July 18 when the town was completely shut down as a form of protest against the hike in electricity tariffs, BMGGI was forced to halt its operations. The last shipment…

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