Dear Editor, The recent announcement by China Harbour Engineering Corporation (CHEC) that it had signed a US$7.5 million contract with Suriname’s State-owned mining company, Grassalco, to supply some 300,000 tonnes of crushed stone over a 12-month period for the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) expansion project – currently being executed by CHEC – has caused public outcry by local manufacturers/suppliers. According to one local supplier, his company has been consistent with supplies of crushed stone for the CJIA project and has a more than adequate stockpile to ensure the timely…
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UN Chief may not rule on border controversy prior to leaving office in December
Dear Editor, “Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, declared “I have to make an assessment by November” on the way forward with regard to the Venezuela border controversy with Guyana. This quote is taken from an article in the media, which had as its headline “Guyana/Venezuela Controversy-Decision in November – UN Chief.” I am a bit confused by that headline since the Secretary General (SG) said “I have to make an assessment”. He did not say a decision. If an assessment on the way forward is in fact,…
Read MoreGuyanese riders impress in Tobago
Despite representing various teams, Guyanese riders turned out exceptional performances in the opening stage of Tobago International Cycle Classic (TICC) Tour of Tobago on Wednesday in Tobago. Team CocosRaynauth Jeffrey finished second in the under 25 years category in Division One while Jeban Crawford representing PSL Cycling team won the Division Two category ahead of his countryman Andrew Hicks also of PSL who was also the top under-19 rider. Division One, which stretches a distance of 120km (10 laps) saw Dutchman Aron Van Der Zwet of PSL Cycling Club riding…
Read MoreUK recommits to sustainability of Guyana’s forestry sector
The United Kingdom has once again thrown its support behind the Natural Resources Ministry, signalling its commitment to the sustainability of the forestry sector and the management of its resources. The commitment was given on Wednesday, at the opening of a three-day Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) workshop at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown. Acting British High Commissioner to Guyana, Ron Rimmer said the UK was very much concerned about actions that led to forest degradation and has been working with Guyana on this, seeking out ways to help…
Read MoreLowe gets maiden Reggae Boyz’ call-up
Twenty-three-year-old defender Damion Lowe, son of former national representative Onandi Lowe, has received his maiden call up to the Jamaican national senior squad for the Scotiabank CFU Men’s Caribbean Cup qualifiers against Suriname and Guyana on October 5 and 11, respectively. Lowe, a former Camperdown High and Hartford Hawk player, is currently on loan with Minnesota FC in the North America Soccer League (NASL). Lowe, who has represented Jamaica at the Under 23 level, also represents an influx of young talent brought in from both local and overseas clubs including…
Read MoreChildren with cancer being taught in hospital
The Ministry of Education is helping children suffering from cancer to continue their education. Chief Education Officer (ag), Ministry of Education, Marcel Hudson, recently told the Government Information Agency (GINA) that the Ministry, with support from the Perwinkle Club, provides two teachers who work with cancer patients in the Children Wards of the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation. This intervention is among several that the Ministry is undertaking to ensure children with special needs are educated, Hudson said. According to Hudson there is a unit at the National Center for Educational…
Read MoreRacing champion Calvin Ming living his dream
…aiming to become a Formula 1 racer By Akeem Greene The speed, the dashing turns, the smell of tyre burn, the popping of champagne after a trilling win are just some reasons that young Formula Four race car driver Calvin Ming (CM) is pursuing his dream of a life on the race track. Just at the age of 19, Ming has been a constant finisher on the podiums in both the United States and South America and most recently secured a third place finish at the Circuit of the Americas…
Read MoreGender-based violence in Guyana
The year 2016 began with a two-day seminar in Georgetown on tackling domestic violence in Guyana, organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat. Mark Guthrie, a Legal Adviser at the Commonwealth Secretariat reminded the participants that domestic violence was concerned about the rule of law: “It concerned equality before the law and human rights, and the right of victims of domestic abuse to be accorded respect and receive justice in the courts. It is the obligation of any state to secure the human rights of those who live within its borders.” Participants…
Read MoreBattling against child abuse
Child Protection Week in Guyana came to a close recently. During the Week, planned events, awareness programmes, exhibitions, lectures and fun activities were held across the country to sensitise the populace and to raise awareness about the causes and effects of child abuse, as well as preventative measures. A call was made for the public to assist in reducing child abuse and child sexual abuse which, the Child Care and Protection Agency (CCPA) said, are on the increase. Director of the Agency, Ann Greene reported that from January to July…
Read MoreGambhir back in Test squad after 2 years
– Ishant replaced due to prolonged illness Opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has returned to India’s Test set-up two years after playing his previous international. He was called up for the remaining home Tests against New Zealand in place of the injured KL Rahul. Rahul had injured his right hamstring during the first Test in Kanpur, while running between the wickets. Also, fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who missed the first Test with chikungunya, will not play the second Test either as he is yet to recover fully. Uncapped Haryana off spinner…
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