Year: 2014

Several companies, including the New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (New GPC) were honoured when the Guyana Manufacturing and Services Association (GMSA) held its Annual Awards Presentation and Dinner at the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown on March 7. The event was attended by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and addressed by former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Basdeo Panday. Also in attendance were representatives of the country’s top manufacturing companies, other senior government officials and diplomats. Presenting the year-in-review report, GMSA President Clinton Williams said that while Guyana’s economy is constantly growing, there…

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Almost two weeks after Crime Chief Seelall Persaud said the police are on the lookout for two suspects linked to the gunning down of Eccles, East Bank Demerara money changer Bridgelall Persaud, there has been no new development. With the evidence at their disposal, the police are still searching all corners for clues that will crack the case, but this is not likely anytime soon. A police rank said that while they are in possession of the descriptions of the alleged gunmen, locating them is another issue. The police are…

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Guyanese designer Olympia Small-Sonaram captured the Designer-of-the-Year title for the fifth time when the Culture, Youth and Sport Ministry hosted its annual award ceremony at the Umana Yana, Kingston, Georgetown. Hard work and determination led to another success for the well known Guyanese designer. Small-Sonaram was the designer of the Digicel float titled, “Arabian Night” which has also been named best Full Costume Band during Guyana’s 44th Republic Anniversary celebrations. An elated Small-Sonaram, who has been eyeing the title from the inception, was excited to have been given the award.…

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Human Services and Social Security Minister Jenifer Webster said Guyana has come a long way in mainstreaming gender equality and the empowerment of women in national policies. According to Webster, access to productive resources including land and enhanced opportunities for political participation at all levels, including local, regional and national, is critical to addressing the inequalities faced by women, complementing and reinforcing the achievements in health and education. Addressing the 58th session of the Commission of the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters, New York, on the “Contribution…

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With the imminent retirement of recently-appointed Commissioner of the Guyana Police Force, Leroy Brumell, there is need now more than ever for the establishment of the Police Services Commission (PSC), Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Appointments, Dr George Norton has said. In an interview with Guyana Times International, Dr Norton said the establishment of the PSC is integral now, particularly with the pending retirement of Brumell and the vacancy in several other high ranking posts. The Police Services Commission came to an end late last year; however, it was…

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Natural Resources and Environment Minister Robert Persaud said the government will continue to pursue development that is free from environmental destruction. He made the comment at an environment stakeholders’ workshop at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre (Red House), Kingston, Georgetown on Friday. The forum brought together participants from several state agencies as well as the private sector and was geared towards creating new partnerships for the development and protection of the environment. Persaud said the government will spare no effort to advance in this regard. “The Natural Resources and Environment…

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Stakeholders involved in the Conservancy Adaptation Project (CAP) met last Saturday to discuss the results and future investments for the 2008-2013 project. The project results include enhanced government’s knowledge and capacity to manage the East Demerara Water Conservancy (EDWC) and the coastal drainage systems as well as a US$123 million package of investments critical for flood management. Agriculture Minister, Dr Leslie Ramsammy in his remarks to the gathering at the Regency Hotel, Hadfield Street, Georgetown, noted the importance of the project since Guyana’s development, he said, is largely dependent on,…

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Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman said women have made contributions to all spheres of life, as he lauded their contribution to society on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Trotman in a statement said the National Assembly of the Parliament of Guyana joins women the world over and particularly in Guyana, to commemorate this day. This year’s theme, “Inspiring Change,” could not have come at a better time, especially when Women are playing pivotal roles in leadership capacities all across Guyana, Trotman said. “Guyanese women have registered successes,…

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Several bills including one to radically revamp the education sector are currently in draft format before Cabinet for review, Presidential Adviser on Governance, Gail Texeira said. According to Teixeira, the bills in varying stages of draft are expected to be tabled before the National Assembly in the near future. These include the highly anticipated Education Bill. Teixeira, who was speaking to media operatives at last Friday’s post-Cabinet press briefing, noted that the other bills include the Solid Waste Management Bill and the Hire Purchase Bill. Speaking with Guyana Times International,…

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