Month: April 2013

New movie on lives of sugar workers launched

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The newest Mahadeo Shivraj production “Brown Sugar Too Bitter For Me” has been released to coincide with the upcoming 175th arrival of East Indians to Guyana and is dedicated to the five Enmore Martyrs. The movie, which was officially launched at the National Cultural Centre (NCC) Saturday night by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, portrays the differences between the rich and poor and their economic circumstances. This movie brings to life the everyday issue of differences in economic levels in present day society that result in segregation between ‘society classes’ in…

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Seventh annual ‘Fusion of Taste’ in Toronto promises to be spectacular

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The 7th Annual Albion Islington ‘Fusion of Taste’ 2013 has been officially launched and the organisers have promised patrons much excitement with a well-planned schedule of fun activities. The event is slated to take place on Saturday July 20, 2013 at the intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue, Etobicoke, On. ‘Fusion of Taste,’ is a one day signature event of Albion Islington Square, a rich multicultural community known for its gold and diamond jewellery, rich fabrics from around the world and its diverse culinary offerings. The festival is a…

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Govt providing assistance to Essequibo rice farmers

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By Indrawattie Natram – Rice farmers whose crops were damaged by paddy bugs will get some form of assistance to compensate for the low prices they are receiving. This assurance was given during a meeting held by government in collaboration with the Rice Producers’ Association (RPA) and the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB). Officials told a meeting in Essequibo on Sunday that the major stakeholders are in the process of analysing the situation. The Agriculture Ministry, along with the RPA, the GRDB and the regional authorities, is working with farmers…

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Final hearings on budget cuts set for May 8

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The Supreme Court through its registrar has dispatched letters to all concerned parties informing them that May 8 is the date for the commencement of the final hearings into a lawsuit brought against Opposition Leader David Granger and House Speaker Raphael Trotman by the government over the vexed issue of budgetary cuts. The government represented by Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall has been contesting that the cuts made last year were unconstitutional and ought to be reversed through the respective mechanisms. Acting Chief Justice Ian Chang, who…

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Policeman charged for trafficking girl –law enforcement pursuing shop owner who assaulted Broomes

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By Svetlana Marshall – A policeman has been charged for his part in trafficking one of four girls who were dramatically rescued by the Guyana Women Miners Association (GWMO) on Sunday from the Puruni Backdam, Region Seven. Acting Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell confirmed that the policeman has been charged, but could not say whether he has appeared in court or when he will appear in court. On Tuesday, the 14-year-old victim picked out the officer during an identification parade. The policeman was subsequently taken into custody. After being rescued, the…

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Guyana’s tourism shines at CTO conference in TT

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Guyana has emerged as the biggest winners at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO)/Travelmole Sustainable Tourism Awards, in Trinidad and Tobago during the Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC-14) on April 15-18. According to a release by the Tourism Ministry of Guyana, this is the third year in a row that Destination Guyana has carted off major awards at the STC, including the Caribbean Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Award. Of the five nominations submitted, Guyana received the Caribbean Excellence in Sustainable Tourism Award – this was won by Karanambu Lodge; the Biodiversity Conservation…

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Rich thinking

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Satiricus had never been a rich man, but he never really minded. He figured he had enough to worry about his blood pressure going up and down, so why add whether his stocks were going up or down? But sometimes, he would wonder idly how rich people thought about things. Well, now he would know. Courtesy of his wife’s niece, the maid, Satiricus had in his hot little hands the diary of Tuney Voira, whose father had to have known he had a future in television. Why else would he…

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Expansion of healthcare facilities for kidney transplants necessary

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Dear Editor, One in every four persons suffers from a kidney disease and in the U.S.  nineteen people die every day, awaiting a kidney transplant. Many wait for seven to nine years before they can receive this. However, in Guyana, at a recent sod-turning exercise, the Doobay Medical Centre was endorsed for more effective work and the health facility is to be expanded. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Doobay Medical Centre, Dr Budhendranauth Doobay, said that the expansion is to facilitate the ever pressing and increasing need for good…

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Disingenuous pronouncements on Learning Channel satellite uplink

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Dear Editor, The dictionary defines ‘disingenuous’ as “Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.” It was extremely disconcerting to see this being trumpeted on Facebook recently – “The Big Spectrum Heist is Unravelling as Guyana’s Ministry of Education reveals that it pays Bobby Ramroop $15000 USD per month to distribute its Learning Channel signal. You all will learn what is really happening in BG.” That was posted by none other than Enrico Woolford. Mr Woolford’s profile on the social media…

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Guyana’s aviation sector moving ahead rapidly

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Dear Editor, Sometimes when we are in the middle of development, we do not quite realise it and the appropriate response takes too long. Recently, our prime minister acknowledged the expansion and success of Guyana’s aviation sector, within the rapid growing development of mankind (and specifically the mining industry). At an aviation symposium recently, he conveyed that the development of Ogle International Airport is proof that progress in Guyana, through the air transport link, between neighbouring countries and to and from the hinterland, is something that must be internalised. When…

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