Laparkan Shipping was among hundreds of international logistics providers participating in the Americas Air and Sea Cargo Show and Conference which opened on Wednesday at the Doubletree Hotel and Convention Centre, Miami, U. S. A. Laparkan’s delegation to the show and conference is led by its chairman, Glen Khan and includes Vice Chairman Hussein Haniff and Laparkan Airways Network Manager John Green. Laparkan also has a booth at the exhibition. Prior to the opening, Khan had described the conference as “an important forum for the cargo industry as it provides…
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Inaugural ‘Leguan Nite’ slated for November 9
Over the years, the Tourism Ministry has been placing a lot of emphasis on domestic tourism, and in this regard, it has implemented several initiatives such as the ‘Wakenaam Nite’, ‘Essequibo Nite’, and several expos. In expanding on the ‘Nite’ initiative, the ministry last week launched the ‘Leguan Nite’, to allow individuals to visit and explore the island and see what it has to offer. At the ceremony at the Tourism Ministry’s South Road Office, Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), Indranauth Haralsingh said the event, which is expected…
Read MoreHow cold temperatures affect the ears
By Tisha Boston We are now in the Fall season and this presents challenges for our ears. The ear is responsible for hearing and balance; it is a vital organ in communicating. The ear is very sensitive when it comes to lower temperatures because it has no protective fat tissue and thus, cools down very quickly. Exposure to cold temperatures allows for less blood circulation in the ear, causing the nerves in the ear canal to react strongly and painfully. During cold conditions, water in the ears can cause…
Read MoreEvaluating New York’s new Health Insurance Exchange website
By Richard Kistnen, Esq. For much of the past several weeks, there has been news coverage of problems associated with the rollout and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise referred to as “ObamaCare.” Generally speaking, the law provides that uninsured individuals will be assessed a penalty when filing their tax returns. (Currently, orders are being issued to extend the deadline by which an individual has to obtain health insurance to avoid the tax penalty.) The heart of the program is the implementation of an “online marketplace” in which…
Read More‘Ole Man Pappie’ receives esteem, recognition in NY
Guyanese artist, puppeteer and arts lecturer Michael Khan, also known as ‘Ole Man Pappie’, was recently awarded notable certificates by the Guyana Cultural Association and the state of New York for his significant contribution in preserving Guyana’s cultural heritage. In an interview with Guyana Times Sunday Magazine, the artist noted that the Guyana Cultural Association Folk Festival Award (GCA) ceremony, is an annual event in Brooklyn, NY, on Aug 28, 2013, presented awards acknowledging individuals for their work in preserving and promoting Guyanese culture and heritage. The award Khan received…
Read MoreThe Reepu Daman Persaud Foundation
The late Pandit Reepu Daman Persaud always emphasized the importance of children and young people pursuing education to the highest levels. Through the Reepu Daman Persaud Foundation, the pandit’s goal of aiding deserving students to help them realize their full potential is being achieved. Pandit Persaud, who was also a politician, guru to many; president and founder of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha and one who served for 41 years as a parliamentarian, made no distinction between boys and girls. It was his belief that all young people need to…
Read MoreThe history of a glittering event
When Indian indentured servants arrived in what was then British Guiana, they brought their rich culture and ancient traditions, which have since been maintained among the subsequent generations who have made the territory, now independent Guyana, their home. One of the most popular of these traditions has been the Diwali festival, known as the festival of lights, brought over by the Hindu indentured servants. The festival, also termed Deepavali, which means ‘a row of lights’, is now a public holiday and is celebrated on the 15th day of the Hindu…
Read MorePrivate sector petitions for passage of money laundering bill
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) is petitioning members of the National Assembly to consider, make any necessary adjustments and pass the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill of 2013. The bill seeks to amend the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act of 2009. Guyana faces blacklisting if the bill containing several amendments by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) is not passed by the House. Consequently, in light of the need for Guyana to comply with the recommendations of the CFATF and…
Read MoreGranger calls for establishment of engineering committee
The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is calling on government to establish an Engineering Committee at the level of Cabinet that will bring some coordination to the huge number of projects that are undertaken by various ministries. The party made this call during its weekly press conference held on Friday. APNU leader David Granger said a step in this direction is necessary, given the number of delays and substandard work that has been carried out over the years, on many infrastructural projects, countrywide. He posited that the current administration…
Read MoreAmerindians benefit from housing project in Rupununi
BY: SABATINI DANIELS President Donald Ramotar handed over the keys to a number of houses to residents of the North Rupununi District, Region Nine last Friday, an initiative spearheaded by the Housing and Water Ministry through its second Low Income Settlement Programme (LIS- 2). Under the programme, the roofs of some houses were also refurbished. The project is a collaborative effort of the Housing Ministry’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), aimed at providing affordable, sustainable housing in Region Nine. The communities which…
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