Month: November 2013

– stakeholders hail move, but warn of hurdles Stakeholders have lauded the move by government to develop the cruise tourism industry here, with an initial US$80,000 contract for a feasibility study on the sector. Acting Tourism, Industry, and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali said cruise tourism will aid in the diversification of Guyana’s tourism industry, but the establishment of an institutional framework is pivotal to a viable and competitive industry. He added that the feasibility study will determine the legislative arrangements required. The underlying benefits to be derived from cruise tourism…

Region 10 Chairman Sharma Solomon met with various agriculture stakeholders from across the region on Monday as a follow-up to a previous meeting held two weeks ago, aimed at advancing economic development in the region. The series of engagements was born out of Solomon’s and Linden Interim-Management Committee (IMC) Chairman Orrin Gordon’s recent trip to China. Monday’s meeting sought to provide yet another platform for stakeholders involved in farming and other forms of agriculture, to make suggestions and recommendations on advancements in this regard. Solomon indicated that there are currently…

– says ‘working together’ critical Former Clerk of the National Assembly Frank Narain said he is unhappy with the sickening state of affairs in Parliament today, asserting that the continuous gridlock has only served to stall development at the national level. He said too that from his travels since retirement, the Guyana Parliament needs a new complex that will enable it to be more effective in serving its constituencies. There have been constant criticisms of the work of the current Parliament, with government and opposition colliding on almost every issue.…

The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organisation worldwide recently celebrated Avatar Declaration Day with a global service project “Serve the Planet”. According to a release, this year the objective was to feed the poor, and devotees from around the world participated in this beautiful tribute to the beloved swami. “It was on this day in the year 1940, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, in His infinite love and compassion, declared to the world that He is the avatar who has come for the redemption of mankind. By holding onto His feet…

Prime Minister Samuel Hinds has announced plans to acquire an additional 2000 solar panels for the ongoing Hinterland Electrification Programme, under which homes and schools in the hinterland are being supplied with electricity. The announcement came after numerous testimonies by toshaos last week about the government fulfilling its promise to deliver solar panels to the various Amerindian villages, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said. “We are looking to get it (solar panels) either from a programme of assistance or maybe in next year’s budget. So we have that in mind,”…

– attorney general urges students to strive for excellence, remain focused A paradigm shift is taking place in Guyana which has seen significant and historic improvements in the quality of education being delivered at the nursery, primary and secondary levels, and government will not lose sight of its aim to develop the socio-economic condition of its people. This is the position of Attorney General and Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall, who recently delivered the feature address at the 35th Graduation and Prize Giving Ceremony of the Anna Regina Multilateral School…

Guyana has again dominated the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations and will pick up five of the eight awards, which will be presented to top students at this year’s examinations. The announcement was made by Guyana’s Education Minister Priya Manickchand during a special press conference last Thursday. Manickchand expressed satisfaction with the performance of the students, noting that it was a proud moment for Guyana. “I am extremely pleased to congratulate these students on their momentous achievements…To the teachers and parents who would have worked incredibly hard to ensure…

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) leader David Granger has declared that the coalition will not approve a flawed Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill. Speaking at the coalition’s weekly press conference on Friday, at its headquarters on Hadfield Street, Georgetown, Granger said the bill is being thoroughly scrutinised for errors. “We have had an Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act for four years… they’ve been trying to push through… we have only been working on it for four months, we made it…