Year: 2013

In wake of recent criticisms highlighting the negative impacts of mining, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry said increased mining activities in Guyana continue to positively affect the country’s development. “The growth of the industry has resulted in significant job creation and stimulated economic activity in remote communities and across the country. Increased investment in the sector has resulted in innovative technology being utilised to effect more efficient recovery and production,” the ministry pointed out. In 2012, gold and bauxite exports represented 50 percent and 10 percent respectively of total…

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Guyanese-Americans and South Asians from the greater Richmond Hill area of Queens organised a fundraising dinner for Democrat mayoral candidate Bill DeBlasio, an Italian-American. Some prominent Guyanese community leaders and elders turned out for the event. The dinner banquet was held at the Guyanese-owned Dave Catering Hall in Richmond Hill. Organisers say close to US$175,000 was collected to help the candidate with his expenses for the campaign. The candidate’s wife, Chirlane, graced the event with prominent Caribbean-American politician Una Clarke, who, along with community political leaders like Kawal Totaram, facilitated…

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Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said government is advertising for expression of interest for the construction of the new bridge to link Regions Three and Four. The prime minister told media operatives that government continues to takes steps to have a new bridge, noting that the Public Works Ministry has been putting out tenders for contractors. Public Works Minister Robeson Benn said the initiative is a step by step process and will take time for the sake of clarity. “It is a pre-feasibility study that has identified a number of locations…

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Acting Tourism, Industry and Commerce Minister Irfaan Ali said in the coming years, some Gy$32.5 billion will be invested in the tourism sector. Ali made the announcement while addressing the launch of Tourism Awareness Month last week at the Guyana International Conference Centre, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown. Ali, delivering the feature address, said the tourism sector is poised for major expansion, outlining some future plans such as the upcoming launch of a direct flight service to the U.S. on December 4, the construction of a new golf course on the Linden-Soesdyke…

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Public Works Minister Robeson Benn and Minister in the Finance Ministry, Juan Edghill were recently honoured for their role in the Women in Aviation stamp launch on October 9 as part of World Postal Day observances. That event saw Guyana’s first female commercial pilots Beverly Drake and Cheryl Pickering-Moore getting postal stamps in their honour from the Guyana Post Office Corporation. The ministers were presented with plaques showcasing the first day covers of the stamps by Attorney Everette Richards who represented the stamp honourees. They both expressed delight at recognition…

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– as Guyana stands to lose US$20M of forest funds The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) continue to work on developing a proposal to mainstream biodiversity conservation into the mining sector. This comes at a time when mining is listed as the leading driver of deforestation in Guyana, accounting for 94 percent of all the deforested area for 2012. The current legislative measures and practices are being examined, with the primary objective to incorporate biodiversity concerns, ahead of the commencement of a second phase,…

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Guyana’s representative in this year’s Miss Universe pageant, Katherina Roshana, continues to win hearts and be an ambassador of goodwill for her country. In the national costume competition, Roshana, in her plumed outfit of wonder representing the Bird of the Rock (aka Cock of the Rock), was a sight to behold, thanks to Derek Moore’s artistry and vision. When she appeared on stage, the thousands in attendance applauded. With a glowing smile, Roshana, who is sponsored by Limacol/NEW GPC INC, worked the audience – displaying her poise and grace.  The…

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By Svetlana Marshall   As Guyana battles with a high rate of teenage pregnancy, the head of a leading reproductive health agency is calling for safe sex and contraception to be taught in schools. Recently, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) disclosed that Guyana has the second highest rate of adolescent pregnancy in both the Caribbean and South America. It is estimated that 96 out of every 1000 girls between the ages of 15 and 19 give birth, according to the State of the World Population 2013 Report. With a…

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