Year: 2013

The Specialty Hospital that government is trying to establish is a much-needed development initiative and it is good for all citizens. In the 2013 budget presentation, the opposition parties, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC), voted against the initiative. On December 12, the government presented a supplementary budget paper to provide funding to accelerate the construction of the hospital. Both APNU and AFC again voted against the project. But there was divine intervention. God really is on the side of the people of Guyana. Had…

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Incoming passengers at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) were on Monday morning given a taste of Christmas, Guyanese style, as the airport continued its tradition of celebrating the major holidays in Guyana. Black cake, which is synonymous with Guyanese celebrations, especially during the Christmas holidays, was among the various treats. A little after 09: 00h, passengers deplaned from two Caribbean Airlines flights and were greeted by CJIA customer service representatives; Demerara Distillers Limited’s ‘El Dorado ladies’, Edward Beharry’s Chico man and his beautiful helpers, as well as Windsor Estates…

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History has been created in the mining industry, with Guyana recording the highest gold declaration of 458,105 ounces. The announcement was made by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud on Tuesday. This declaration surpasses the previous highest level of 455,918 ounces, which was achieved in 2001, with the combined efforts of Omai and small scale operations. Speaking at his Brickdam’s office, Persaud said the achievement is a stepping stone for Guyana. “This is a proud moment for all those who work in the sector. It shows dedication and commitment…

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Muri Brasil Ventures Inc said there was nothing opaque about its deal with the Natural Resources Ministry to gain Permission for Geographical and Geophysical Survey (PGGS).It also clarified that it is a local company and not Brazilian and that it was encouraged to apply for the PGGS following an advertisement by the administration. Approximately one week ago, the PGGS document signed between the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission and Muri Brasil Ventures Inc was leaked to the press, sparking controversy, as Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud was accused…

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Three security firms have been taken to court for failing to adhere to the new National Minimum Wage Order and the 40-hour work week, Labour Minister, Dr Nanda Gopaul said on Wednesday. Speaking at his end of year press conference at his 1 Water Street, Stabroek, Georgetown office, Dr Gopaul said some 2218 inspections were done at various businesses countrywide, which led to the ministry taking legal action against three security firms, who are not in compliance with the new minimum wage order. The three firms are Home Safe Security…

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…but govt must consider Norway pact Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) President Clinton Urling said Guyana should not be concerned about any security threat resulting from its grant of an exploration permit to a company to carry out geophysical survey in the New River Triangle area, asserting that the land belongs to this country and that Georgetown should not be too overly bothered by Suriname’s reaction. He said that the only issue that should be addressed is if the government is willing to revise its current policy of…

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