The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) said it is heartened at the recent pronouncement by Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, that the country is well on course to record its ninth year of consecutive economic growth. Dr. Singh announced that for the first half of the year the economy grew by 3.2%, with the non-sugar Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by 2%. “We are pleasantly heartened at what seems to be a recovery of the sugar industry, which saw a first-crop production of 312,283 tonnes, 18.3 percent over last year’s first…
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East Bank four-lane to be fully completed in 2015 – Works Ministry
By Vahnu Manikchand Despite efforts to have the East Bank Four-lane Extension Project completed by the end of this year, the project has now been set to be fully completed in the first quarter of next year. Project delays have become a disgusting and frustrating phenomenon in Guyana; however, according to the Works Ministry’s Roads and Bridges Department Manager Ron Rahaman, two of the lots will be completed by this year, but the other will not be finished until the first quarter of 2015. In an interview with Guyana Times…
Read More“We have been doing all we can to support Rodney CoI” – GDF Chief-of-Staff
Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Mark Phillips has refuted claims that the military was deliberately seeking to stymie the work of the ongoing Walter Rodney Commission of Inquiry (CoI) by failing to provide pertinent documents to the Commission. The Army Chief noted that it was against his “policy”, to be involved in such a practice, pointing out that the organisation has been doing all it can to assist the work of the Tribunal. During his cross examination at the fourth sitting of the Walter Rodney CoI earlier…
Read MoreAttack on Chinese is an attack on all Guyanese
Dear Editor, The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has noted with grave concern the sustained and calculated attacks by the Opposition and two media houses, namely the Stabroek News and Kaieteur News, perpetrated on foreign investors, especially those of Chinese origin. The party is convinced that these targeted attacks are directed at the Chinese people in spite of their industrious predisposition, which is evident throughout the world. This industrious nature of the Chinese people has redounded beneficially to the economies of many nations and has impacted positively on the lives of…
Read MoreNACTA Poll shows overwhelming support for DEA Office, AML Bill and LEAD Project
Dear Editor, An opinion poll conducted by the North American Caribbean Teachers Association (NACTA) in July found overwhelming support for; the establishment of a US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Office, passage of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Bill and implementation of the revamped US Leadership and Democracy (LEAD) project. Voters are very pleased that the US and Guyana came to an understanding in implementing the LEAD project to help strengthen democracy and working together to fight drug trafficking. However, some voters complained about US arrogance and bullyism to get its way…
Read MoreBulkan is uninformed about Guyana’s forestry sector
Dear Editor, Permit me to respond to Janette Bulkan’s recent letter, “Why is the GFC not monitoring the export of high-value logs by Asian companies?” Zero marks to some sections of the media for the publication of misleading, unsubstantiated, irresponsible and unprofessional information regarding the Bai Shan Lin (BSL) logging company, which forms the basis for Bulkan’s letter after her emergence from oblivion. Bulkan in her letter has given Kaieteur News full marks for the publication of wicked and erroneous information to the public about BSL, which is a Chinese…
Read MoreGuyana on high alert for Ebola
The Health Ministry is on high alert and has instituted a number of measures in light of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The Ministry has been conducting awareness sessions with various personnel at the Cheddi Jagan International airport (CJIA) including port health workers, customs, and immigration and airline staff. Guyana was alerted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) of the Ebola outbreak that commenced late last year, and which has hit West African countries such as Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Shamdeo Persaud…
Read MoreCity Hall, Govt Ministries pledge support for clean-up campaign
Natural Resources Minister Robert Persaud, Public Works Minster Robeson Benn and acting Town Clerk Carol Sooba have pledged to pool their resources to ensure the effective countrywide implementation of the “Cleanup my country campaign”. They gave their support to the programme during a meeting with Local Government Minister Norman Whittaker and the “Clean-Up My Country” Programme Implementation Committee on Wednesday. At the meeting, which was held at the Local Government and Regional Development Ministry, Minister Persaud embraced the need for such a programme. He emphasised the importance for sustainability which…
Read MoreUncertainty ends over UG student loans
− Govt clears funding for increased tuition Government has approved additional funds for the University of Guyana Student Loan Fund to facilitate the increase in tuition fees that will take full effect with the commencement of the new academic year 2014/2015. During the 2014 Budget presentation in March, Finance Minister, Dr Ashni Singh disclosed that Gy$450 million was budgeted for the Student Loan Fund but by April, this sum was reduced to zero after the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and Alliance For Change (AFC) signalled their collective disapproval.…
Read More“Attack on Chinese investors is extremely worrying” – President Ramotar
The Government of Guyana has been spending huge sums of money to create a country with a highly improved infrastructure base, to propel rapid economic growth and a better life for its citizens. At the same time, it has been putting in other services to attract both foreign and direct investment which aid in economic development and wealth creation and job opportunities. But while the country has been experiencing year after year of economic growth, there seems to be a pattern emerging; a coordinated attack on investments in the country.…
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