… the media As a columnist for this newspaper, your Eyewitness doesn’t get the opportunity to interact much with the day to day reporters on the beat. With the recent walkout of three reporters – in fear for their lives if they report on television about the escapades of the MuckrakerKN’s Mohan “Glenn” Lall – we have a most interesting development in the journalistic fraternity. Why is it that none of the reporters are willing to concede their fears in public? They were willing to talk about those fears behind…
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CJIA tests readiness to respond to emergencies
The Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) on Wednesday conducted a simulation exercise involving more than 300 persons inclusive of airport, airline, hospital, fire service and other emergency personnel, testing their readiness to respond to an emergency. Public Works Minister Robeson Benn, who witnessed the full-scale emergency exercise, explained that it is staged every two years, and is a requirement of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). “These simulations are part of the certification requirements for an international airport. So every six months, there is table-top exercise, every year there is…
Read MoreRepublic Bank welcomes 29 apprentices
The sixth batch of apprentices was welcomed to the Republic Bank family at the launch of the bank’s Youth Link Apprenticeship Programme last Friday, in the Woodbine Room of the Cara Lodge Hotel, Quamina Street, Georgetown. The programme commenced at 16: 00h with a prayer, followed by speeches and cocktails. This batch of 29 apprentices will delight in the same experiences the young men and women have enjoyed over the past five years during their respective seven-month stints, the bank said in a release. The new apprentices will be exposed…
Read More2013 Rockstone Fish Festival was a great success
Dear Editor, The 2013 Rockstone Fish Festival proved itself to be yet again a success. The festival managed to attract scores of people of all ages including local fishermen who grabbed the opportunity to boast about their skills and experience in deep sea fishing. The organisers of this year’s event managed to improve and expand on the variety of activities offered at the fish festival. Participants were able to indulge in activities such as camping, birdwatching, a fish clay modelling competition, and tours of Essequibo area. Visitors were able to…
Read MoreThe opposition seems undisturbed by recent gun crimes
Dear Editor, The head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr Roger Luncheon recently expressed his disappointment as it relates to the increase in crime in Guyana and personally, I find it disturbing. Statistics reveal that there has been a five percent increase in crime, when compared to the same period in 2012. Robbery under arms has been identified as a major factor in the increase in crime in Guyana. It is common knowledge that firearms are not manufactured in Guyana, but can easily become accessible to criminals via illegal entry into…
Read MoreLinden resident praises education minister for her courage
Dear Editor, I am not personally acquainted with our Education Minister Priya Manickchand, but I do admire the courageous way she approaches her mandate. That aside, I am perplexed at the level of intellectual debauchery on the part of some who have recently risen to criticise Minister Manickchand after she raised concerns as to why congratulations were not forthcoming from the opposition, particularly APNU and its leader Brigadier David Granger to the top students who were recognised by the Caribbean Examinations Council ( CXC) recently and duly rewarded for their…
Read MoreGolfing in Guyana: a new attribute of tourism
Dear Editor, The golfing fraternity in Guyana is quickly expanding, comprising a dynamic group of individuals including foreigners, diplomats, academics, business people, and local residents. Digicel Guyana is expected to host a two-day premier tournament scheduled for this weekend. So far, more than 70 local and foreign golfers have confirmed their participation in the upcoming event. The expectations are great and there is tangible excitement in the air. Aside from the nature of the competition, the establishment of golf in Guyana has resulted in many Guyanese returning for this tournament.…
Read MoreFour receive CoS 2012/2013 CSEC Awards
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) on Tuesday presented its 2012/ 2013 Chief-of-Staff Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) Awards, to four deserving young women. Receiving the awards were Maya Phillips, daughter of Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips; Roopa Devi Seenarine, daughter of the late Lieutenant Commander Coast Guard, Latchman Seenarine; Belinda Frelicia Bess, daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey Bess; and Crystal Crawford, daughter of GDF civilian employee, Michelle Crawford. Each was awarded Gy$ 100,000 for gaining at least five grade ones, with an additional Gy$ 25,000 being awarded for every additional grade…
Read MoreHome for Diwali
By Anu Dev “As truth be told, homecoming never gets old” – Hlovate I hadn’t fully realised just how much I missed home until it dawned on me that the reason I was in a fantastically upbeat mood all of last week was because I was going home for the weekend. For a while I worried that maybe I was getting used to the Trini food! Diwali has always been one of the festivals that’s important to my family and me, so I was thrilled that I got to…
Read MoreMayor’s wife pays up taxes
– but Lall, Ram yet to do so The wife of Georgetown Mayor Hamilton Green, Jenifer Basdeo-Green has paid the full Gy$ 10.2 million owed in rates and taxes for her Jelante Pharmacy on Mandela Avenue to the Mayor and City Council of Georgetown (M&CC). This is according to M& CC acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba. She said on Wednesday there was some misunderstanding regarding this issue, but she was happy that the payment was made in such a timely manner. “I am happy to say that Mayor Hamilton Green…
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