Month: August 2013
Amaila will result in lasting and profound benefits for Guyana – Sithe Global President
By Brian Kubeck, President, Sithe Global Sithe Global would like to thank the members of Parliament and the members of the Guyanese public that attended our Amaila Falls Hydropower Project information workshops, which were conducted on July 31. We further express our appreciation to all Guyanese supporters and opponents alike, who have a stake in ensuring that the country makes an informed decision about proceeding with the project. The extensive public dialogue was evidence of your vibrant democracy and commitment to a comprehensive understanding of the project. Sithe Global strongly…
Read MoreBuilding Brand Guyana
Whatever doubts might have existed in the minds of some about the viability of the Twenty20 (T20) cricket franchise model of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as far as gaining acceptance in the minds of the fans, have now been comprehensively dissipated. In terms of viability from a financial standpoint, that will be determined after all the dust (and fireworks) have settled, but in the meantime, the franchise owners and other corporate sponsors have held back nothing in their efforts to make the tournament a success. Up to now,…
Read MoreRe-examine ‘exploitative’ fare structure – Guyana gov’t urges Caribbean Airlines
CARIBBEAN Airlines (CAL) executives are being urged to understand their role in the Guyanese market and to desist from the abuse and exploitation in terms of airfares that Guyanese are asked to pay coming into Guyana. Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister, Irfaan Ali reiterated this call on Tuesday while he placed an open invitation to CAL executives to come to Guyana for an urgent meeting. “I have instructed the GTA Director to call in the new CEO and Chairman of the board to meet with us no later than next…
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