2013 – Page 91 – Guyana Times International

Guyana, U.S. to examine ways of enhancing security collaboration

September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Bryan Hunt was welcomed by Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee when they met on Tuesday at the minister’s office. Minister Rohee, in welcoming the high-level official noted that the two countries have had, and still continue to have a long history of cooperation, particularly on issues of security. Rohee said Guyana has benefited a lot from various programmes initiated under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) and stated confidently that, “I’m sure the cooperation will continue”. Meanwhile, Hunt said he was looking forward to…

Den Amstel Ebenezer Congregational Church celebrates 170th anniversary

September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

President Donald Ramotar and Opposition Leader David Granger joined in fellowship with members of the Den Amstel Ebenezer Congregational Church as it commemorated its 170th anniversary with an evening service. The celebration began with a parade march from the old church site at Blankenburg to the present location. A vehicle with speaker boxes playing gospel music led the contingent of celebrants. The church is replete with history dating back to the 19th century when it was first established, and like several other heritage sites in Guyana, the Ebenezer Congregational Church…

Sound of NoGel falling

September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Satiricus was perplexed. He’d heard about the conundrum, “If a tree falls in the forest and there’s no one to hear it, does it make a sound?” He’d never been able to figure out the answer. But then he knew he wasn’t as smart as most – as for instance the brainboxes in the leadership of the KFC party – notably the Jhaat and Naga Man. They’d solved the philosophical enigma just like that! Well, it wasn’t exactly a tree falling – even though NoGel certainly had the girth of…

“Trotman has failed in controlling excesses in parliament” – Nandlall

September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

BY MICHAEL YOUNGE Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has accused the Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman of condoning unconstitutionality while at the same time contributing to a situation of “chaos” in Guyana as the combined opposition is being allowed to show disrespect for the supreme laws of the land. Nandlall also criticised Trotman’s stewardship of the 10th Parliament, saying that he has failed miserably in curbing the excesses of what he described as the tyranny of one, and has failed to execute his mandate in a fair…

Tackling truancy in City schools

September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Teen shooting incident: Police recover rifle, question several persons

September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Police have recovered a rifle and questioned several persons in relation to the killing of schoolboy, Ryan Persaud by a stray bullet at Vive La Force, West Bank Demerara on Monday afternoon. Crime Chief Seelall Persaud on Tuesday told Guyana Times International that the police have questioned several persons and a rifle has been recovered. He noted that swab samples were also taken from those questioned, but no one was arrested. Persaud explained that he is aware that the residents are claiming the shots came from East Bank Demerara; however,…

Int’l body hails Guyana’s policy on Amerindian rights

September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

The Guyana government’s efforts at promoting the rights of the indigenous population have gained the recognition of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organisation (ACTO), an international body aimed at the promotion of sustainable development of the Amazon Basin. According to a Government Information Agency (GINA) report, ACTO Executive Director, Ambassador Mauricio Dorfler, who addressed the ACTO fifth meeting of high authorities on indigenous affairs on Monday, made reference to the granting of indigenous lands, the promotion of higher education, health, access, culture, among others. “These are the experiences that can serve…

Limacol CPL successes

September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Almost every stakeholder in the region and farther afield came out in support of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL). From current and past players to commentators, government officials, corporate sponsors, Hollywood actors and many more hailed the tournament as a massive success. Limacol CPL Chief Executive Officer Damien O’Donohoe was quoted as saying, “We have exceeded every benchmark we set for the Limacol CPL when we embarked on this project… by every measure there is no doubt it has been a massive success.” It was evident that Caribbean people…

Qualfon launches major investment

September 7, 2013September 7, 2013 TIMES INT'L

-US$4M state-of-the-art call centre to be constructed -Over 6000 jobs to be created President Donald Ramotar and Qualfon Chief Executive Officer Mike Marrow on Wednesday turned the sod for the construction of the first ever multimillion-dollar call centre campus site at Providence, East Bank Demerara. The state-of-the-art campus is expected to create some 6000 jobs over the next five years. This first phase of work is expected to be completed within 12 months. President Ramotar lauded the development as he noted the importance of developing and broadening the economy. “Government’s…

U.S.-based Guyanese designer: Felicia Persaud

August 26, 2013 TIMES INT'L

Label Name: Bela Criacao Website: www.belacriacao.com Origin: Guyana, South America “I’m beyond excited to be a part of such a dynamic group of talent for the spring collections at Nolcha. My travels between my home in South America and New York City truly served as a major source of inspiration this season, so I’m thrilled to be bringing the sea & sunshine to the runways of New York Fashion Week.” Background: I am half West Indian and half Brazilian. I was born and raised in Guyana, South America. As a…