Dear Editor, The entire Linden protest scenario is something that has left an ugly mark in Guyana’s history. I just wish that it never happened. Now that it is over and government is seeking to make good on the Linden Commission of Inquiry (CoI) recommendations, I say that we first clear this and other matters. So I am not sure if this setting up of a monument park by the Region 10 Democratic Council (RDC) to honour the three shooting victims during that protest is justified. We can learn some…
Read MoreYear: 2013
Softball cricket should be encouraged
Dear Editor, The just concluded ad-hoc over-40 softball cricket tournament caught my attention. Now why can’t there be a few more tournaments like this one? Matches are quickly completed. In addition, softball cricket is safe and all that the players need are playing suits and a bat. There should be more softball cricket in Guyana. It is fun-filled and would provide a nice form of recreation for the family. In Canada, the Ontario Softball Cricket League (OSCL) is planning to send a team to Guyana for the tournament called the…
Read MoreThe cassava drive is truly on
Dear Editor, It is good to know that the locally produced farine is gaining popularity with its own niche market outside of its traditional users. I always thought that we needed to push more of our local specialties. In this vein, government in sensing an economic pull is set to build a full phased factory operation for the processing of this item made from cassava. If all goes well, this will take place later in the year, with the first facility to be installed in Region Nine. This is something…
Read MoreGuyana to host Caribbean teachers’ conference in August
The upcoming 36th biennial Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) conference slated to take place in Guyana from August 4-9 will address several burning issues confronting teachers, not only in Guyana but across the Caribbean region. According to Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) President Colin Bynoe, plans are apace for the hosting of the conference, which will address issues such as violence against teachers, increased wages, marking of school based assessments, among other issues. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Bynoe said violence against teachers, which remains a major issue, will…
Read MoreThe power of the internet
“Technology is neither good nor bad, nor even neutral. Technology is one part of the complex of relationships that people form with each other and the world around them; it simply cannot be understood outside of that concept.” –Samuel Collins. In today’s world, to get a message heard halfway across the world you just need to tap at a couple of buttons without ever having to vibrate your vocal cords. It literally opened up whole new worlds: we can now reconnect with people we haven’t seen in years or connect…
Read More‘A Gift of Life’ programme making a huge difference
Earlier this week, Alex, accompanied by his mother arrived in New York from Haiti. Alex is soon expected to undergo heart surgery. As is well known, Rotarians are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others around the world; and when you put the concept of helping others ahead of helping yourself, anything is possible, hence the direct involvement of Rotarians in this endeavour. The Gift of Life program was founded by Rotary District 7250. The program has helped over 15000 children from 68 countries on 5 continents…
Read MoreThe sacrifices of the Ballot Box martyrs must never be forgotten – Rohee
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Ballot Box Martyrs, the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) held a road march and wreath-laying ceremony on Tuesday to honour the fallen comrades who had paid the ultimate price in defence of democracy. Bholanauth Parmanand, 45, and Jagan Ramessar, 17, were shot dead by members of the Guyana Defence Force on the evening of the general elections on July 16th, 1973, outside of the polling station at Number 63 Village, Corentyne, while demanding that PPP votes be counted at the place…
Read MoreMan, 50, accused of raping girl, 10
A prison officer in Berbice was on Tuesday arrested for allegedly molesting a 10-year- old relative. The 50-year-old officer was accused of molesting the child since she was seven years old, but the alleged molestation was only brought to light on July 10. Guyana Times International understands that the victim was last molested on June 29. According to information received, the child was staying with her aunt who is the reputed wife of the suspect and while the aunt is asleep, the suspect would have sex with the victim during…
Read MoreTIP Ministerial Task Force completes three-day outreach to Imbaimadai
A team of four representatives from the Ministerial Task Force on Trafficking in Persons (MTFTIP) visited the Imbaimadai community in Region 7, as well as surrounding areas, from June 14-17, 2013. The aim of the visit was to conduct monitoring exercises, training and awareness activities, along with listening to and considering the concerns raised by villagers in relation to trafficking in persons and child labour. The team engaged shop owners, convened meetings and conducted focus group discussions with residents from Imbaimadai, Kambaru Creek, Chai Chai Falls, Partang, Fort Knox and…
Read MoreLinden Highway – ‘Silica City’
