2014 – Page 56 – Guyana Times International

Banks DIH shows Gy$2.5B in profits for 2013

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

– cites strong demand for products by Guyanese Beverage giant Banks DIH posted Gy$2.543 billion in after-tax profits last year, a marginal decline of Gy$15 million compared to the Gy$2.558 billion achieved in 2012. The company’s profit before taxes was Gy$3.862 billion, compared to Gy$3.700 billion the preceding year, an increase of Gy$162 million, Banks DIH Chairman Clifford Reis said in his chairman’s report to be delivered at this weekend’s annual general meeting. According to Reis, included in the after-tax profit for the previous year was the one-off gain of…

Hinterland education

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, I commend Food for the Poor Guyana and the Amerindian Affairs Ministry for their efforts to complete and furnish the dormitory at the Sand Creek Secondary School located in Region Nine. Sand Creek Secondary School was built with intentions of providing education to students from both Regions Nine and Eight. When it comes to managing schools in remote areas, the process of providing meals and sleeping quarters is often the least of our worries and there are in fact other areas of concern that we should place emphasis…

Quality and timely execution of projects

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, The establishment of the US$4 million Chinese shipyard located at Coverden, on the East Bank of Demerara has managed to capture the attention of many individuals in Guyana. Prime Minister Samuel Hinds expressed his overall delight for the establishment of the facility and further expressed his enthusiasm for the construction of the barge. The project was a great indication of Guyana’s accomplishments. The overall establishment and eminence of the facility should inspire Guyanese businessmen and women to aim for and adapt higher standards when undertaking small or large…

The PPP at 64 this month – a good case study of effective leadership

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, This month marks the 64th year of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), the first as well as the largest multi-racial and progressive mass movement that awakened the political consciousness of Guyanese in particular and Caribbean nationals in general. To this day, the PPP still remains the oldest, best-loved, and most cohesive political party in this country. Demonstrating effective leadership ever since it was founded in January 1950, it has the distinction of winning every free and fair election held since 1953 under both electoral systems – first-past-the-post (1953-1961)…

Partnership key in solving Guyana’s security woes

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

– says Guyanese-born U.S expert on security Guyanese-born U.S. professor on Caribbean security, Dr Ivelaw Griffith said the forging of greater partnership in the local and international arenas might be an answer to some of this country’s security challenges. Dr Griffith at the time was conversing during a high-profile meeting with U.S. Ambassador D Brent Hardt and Members of Parliament (MP) in the Parliament chamber on Tuesday. Dr Griffith was told that Guyana continues to be plagued by traditional security challenges as references were made to issues surrounding resources, porous…

Minister Rohee holds talks with police officers

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

In light of the damning allegations of police torture and other abuses, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee on Saturday held what was described as an open and sincere discussion with senior officers of the Guyana Police Force. The meeting with Police Commissioner Leroy Brumell, all divisional commanders and other officers, was aimed at reviewing the 71 recommendations for the improved working of the Guyana Police Force, which were compiled by the Disciplined Forces Commission of Inquiry in 2004. According to a police statement, the highly interactive session was held at…

Guyana Defence Force promotes 348 officers, other ranks

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Commander-in-Chief President Donald Ramotar has approved the promotion of 88 officers and 260 other ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), the army confirmed last Friday. Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier Mark Phillips made the announcement in accordance with the Defence Act Chapter 15:01 of 1977. The promotions took effect from January 1. According to a GDF statement, 42 officers and 96 other ranks were confirmed in their rank while 46 officers and 164 ranks were elevated in rank. Leading the promotions list are Lieutenant Colonels Sherwin Anderson and Godfrey Bess who were…

UNLIREC completes report on Guyana

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

Leader of the mission team from the United Nations (UN) Office for Disarmament’s Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), Juliet Solomon on Monday presented the report on a legal study conducted to Legal Affairs Minister Anil Nandlall. The document contains a comprehensive assessment of Guyana’s obligations, internationally under treaties and agreement, in respect of firearms, ammunition and explosives. In June 2013, Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee had reported that Guyana was working in the context of international cooperation with the UN body…

Guyanese youths benefit from TGI construction training seminars

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

University and technical/vocational students will benefit from a series of training seminars on proper practices associated with construction technology, organised by TCL Guyana Inc (TGI), in conjunction with fellow TCL Group subsidiaries Trinidad Cement Limited (TCL) and Readymix (West Indies) Limited (RML). The training initiative got off to a successful start with the initial seminars held between January 17 and 20. The first session was a TCL Learning Academy cement and concrete technology seminar on Friday at the University of Guyana, which was facilitated by TCL Group civil engineer Avaleen…

National strategic HIV plan to be implemented

January 24, 2014 TIMES INT'L

The National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) has finalised the National Stakeholders Consultation on HIV 2020. This is according to NAPS Programme Director, Dr Shanti Singh. Under the eight-year national strategic plan for HIV 2013-2020 (HIVision2020), there are five priority areas – coordination, prevention, care, treatment and support, and strategic information and integration, Dr Singh told Guyana Times International in an exclusive interview. HIVision2020 will be rolled out shortly via three-year detailed operational plans. This would be done by the University of the West Indies’ health economics unit who are expected…