Dear Editor, There is an intangible success of Guyana and it is most observed in the young people and it is the level of pride and creativity that illuminates from the youths of Guyana today. It is undeniable that it is part of the long term vision and strategy of the PPP/C. This was a vision that Dr Jagan saw and made sure he set the tone for it to be realized. Today we see this being maintained by the current leaders of the PPP/C. My own experience and observation…
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Immoral dance of AFC with APNU will come to an end
Dear Editor Reading the Kaieteur News makes one want to wonder if there is any sane person in this media house. Just imagine Adam Harris, the Editor, claiming that a headline that he had for KN on March 11 was changed by Glenn Lall. The headline that Harris claimed that Lall forced him to print was very offensive, not only to the former President, but to all supporters of the PPP/C, especially our African Guyanese supporters of the Administration. Yet nothing is done and the Kaieteur News continues on this…
Read MoreCongratulations to the Commissioner of Police
Dear Editor, I would like to congratulate the President of Guyana for confirming the Acting Commissioner of Police as Commissioner. Praise must be given to President Ramotar for his action. In my assessment of Guyana, PNC is still having control of the GPF and the GDF. It will be very hard for the PPP/C or the President Ramotar Administration to change things because of the PNC planting their people in all key positions. Under the PNC, experienced or educated Police were not needed. All what was needed was a PNC…
Read MoreNew York’s ‘Pioneer of Indian Television’ remembered
Dear Editor, Dr (Banad) Viswanath, who has pioneered Indian and Guyanese oriented broadcasting programmes in New York, recently passed away. Almost every Indo-Guyanese New Yorker watched his “Vision of Asia” segment on TV during the 1970s and 1980s. Although he was hardly seen on TV, with his loving wife Sathya being the face of the programme every Sunday morning with her humble clasped hands, “Namaste”, Vishwanath was well known by Guyanese community leaders who interacted with him. He gave voice to Guyanese in New York. As Kali noted, Vishwanath, with…
Read MoreTop Cop’s confirmation: Gov’t nails Granger’s non-consultation claims
Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr Roger Luncheon was adamant that meaningful consultations were held with Opposition Leader David Granger as it relates to the recent confirmation of Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud. Following Persaud’s swearing-in last week, Granger had stated that he would not be accepting or recognising Persaud as the substantive Police Commissioner since he was not “meaningfully consulted” on his appointment in accordance with Article 211 under the Constitution of Guyana. The Opposition Leader said that A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) would be taking legal action…
Read MoreCarter Centre likely to observe another historic Guyana election
The Carter Centre appears set to observe Guyana’s General and Regional elections for the first time since 2006. If the Centre decides against mounting just a targeted or focused mission, it would be the first time that a full-fledged observer team would be dispatched to Guyana since the 2001 polls. Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon told a news conference on Wednesday that Carter Centre representatives last week Friday (March 13, 2015) completed a needs assessment similar to one conducted by a United Nations team . Luncheon said…
Read MoreFaith Harding is 2015 Guyanese International Woman of Courage
– awarded posthumously at US Embassy reception The late Guyanese politician and psychologist, Dr Faith Harding has been named the 2015 International Woman of Courage by the United States Embassy in Guyana after having been recognised for her exceptional courage and leadership in advocating for human rights and social progress. The posthumous award was received by her husband, Patrick Harding, at a ceremony held at the residence of the US Ambassador in Guyana on Wednesday evening. Recipients of this award, according to Chargé d’Affaires for the Georgetown embassy, Bryan Hunt,…
Read MoreTransformations in housing
The Government recently announced that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo) has committed to releasing more lands to the Ministry of Housing’s Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) in an effort to meet the growing demands for housing across the country. This is testimony to the fact that more and more Guyanese, especially young professionals, are applying for lands to begin constructing their homes. This forces the Government to look at alternative means in helping every Guyanese achieve their dream of home ownership. Prior to 1992, this level of optimism among…
Read MoreHundreds bid farewell to Crum-Ewing
By Devina Samaroo, Gomatie Gangadin and Hema Ramcharran Family, friends, the general public and politicians on Thursday paid their last respects to former Guyana Defence Force (GDF) officer Courtney Crum-Ewing, who was shot and killed last week while urging residents of Third Street, Diamond, East Bank Demerara to vote out the current PPP/C Government from office on May 11th. Though his funeral was virtually taken over by politicians, Crum-Ewing, who was hailed as a man of peace and a passionate advocate for social justice, got a dignified send-off, which started…
Read MoreGovt assures miners of continued support
Government has expressed its assurances to continue its support to the mining sector through ongoing collaboration at various levels. This commitment was expressed by President Donald Ramotar and Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Persaud following a meeting with executives of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA) and other stakeholders to explore initiatives and interventions for the sector. The meeting which was held on Thursday at the Guyana International Conference Centre explored several areas of support which are at various stages of implementation or under review.…
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