Month: September 2013

Guyana took centre stage at the recently concluded Global Beyond 2015 Youth Summit in Costa Rica where it lobbied the United Nations and International Telecommunications Union to involve more youth in its decision-making processes while underscoring the importance of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the development of the world. As the Global Beyond 2015 Global Youth Summit came to an end on Wednesday, its youth declaration, setting priorities for the “Future We Want”, was presented to Costa Rica President Laura Chinchilla, who will take the collective message of the world’s…

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The ambitious plan of the governments of Guyana and Suriname to bridge the Corentyne River is still on the card and Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon said some preliminary works have been completed and ground work will begin shortly. He told a news conference last Friday that a final decision is yet to be made regarding the construction of the bridge, but discussions are continuing and officials are now looking to finalise preliminary studies to continue with the project. Dr Luncheon also said the Guyana government was looking at the…

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By Sara Kassim Over 170 relatives, friends and well-wishers gathered in Toronto on Sunday to join in celebrating the 90th birth anniversary of Guyanese-born Canadian, Noorun Nisa Kassim. The white silky tablecloths were in pristine condition, the cream orchid centre pieces were of the finest assortment, the food was overflowing and the dessert was decadent, as the Kassim’s family marked the “momentous occasion” with friends and relatives. While living in Guyana, Mrs Noorun Kassim always had a vision for her family to migrate to Canada, with hopes of building a…

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A team from Barbados has been contracted to install the equipment to facilitate the smooth running of the forensic laboratory which is expected to come into operation before year-end. Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee explained that the imported equipment had to be calibrated on arrival in Guyana before being installed. “The security features have been already installed and by the third week in October, all the installation will be completed with respect to equipment which will see the facility being in full operation,” he added. The Home Affairs Ministry has…

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In light of the recent increase in criminal activities, the A partnership for National Unity (APNU) has called on the security forces to up its game and enhance crime fighting strategies so as to provide a safe and secure environment for Guyanese. This call was made last Friday by APNU parliamentarian and former Police Commissioner Winston Felix, who recommended that the security forces develop an intelligence gathering system which will assist them in tackling criminal activities. “The nature of these crimes today suggests that these crimes are well planned and…

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An opinion survey conducted by the North American Caribbean Teachers Association (NACTA) last month found that the overwhelming majority of the nation supports the Amalia Falls Hydro Electricity Project (AFHEP), subsidies to the Guyana Power and Light Company (GPL), and the recent introduction of the new minimum wage policy. The poll interviewed voters to determine support on various government initiated projects as well as popular support for the parties should a snap election be called. The poll randomly interviewed 520 voters to yield a demographically representative sample (44 per cent…

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U .S. Ambassador to Guyana D Brent Hardt in collaboration with the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry hosted a night of “Jazz by the Seawall” last Thursday evening. American jazz trio, Phil Dunlap on the keyboards, along with his band members, Nick Jost on the bass and Marty Morrison on the drums, entertained guests at the U. S. ambassador’s home in Cummings Lodge, Greater Georgetown. The night of “Jazz by the Sea wall” was attended by several government ministers and members of the diplomatic corps. Hardt told his guests that…

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BY INDRAWATTIE NATRAM Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee on Saturday assured Essequibians that there will be “no more shouts for justice” for minor problems, as he launched another instalment of the Houses of Justice Project in Region Two. Addressing policemen, residents and other government officials at the Aurora Primary School on the Essequibo Coast, Minister Rohee said often persons spend too much time accessing simple services, and this must change. As such, he said the Home Affairs Ministry came up with a bold initiative, the first of its kind in…

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