Year: 2017

The Andrew Carnegie vision: Still alive 108 years later

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By Petamber Persaud Whenever we think about the history of the National Library of Guyana, the name Andrew Carnegie looms large in those considerations and reminiscences. But his is not the only name of substance, nor is his most fundamental gift of establishing the library the only noteworthy contribution carrying the library into its 108th anniversary in September 2017. However, his was the most significant contribution to the library. The National Library has grown in stature since the early years of 20th century, overcoming many challenges, even the death knell…

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Just a gyaff…

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…on gas After he stuck his foot into his mouth by insisting he’d get Exxon to pay up-front for oil to be shipped in the future, Trotman still didn’t accept he knew absolutely zilch about the oil industry. He went on to insist he was going to establish a US$500 million “oil facility” on Crab Island. Once again, he didn’t check with Exxon whether they’d be using such a facility but rushed to take out ads in all the major dailies to tie up the lands around his site. Turned…

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Ramjattan is battling for relevance within Coalition Administration

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Dear Editor, I am very much unsurprised at the recent desperate tirades by Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan, as he made another futile attempt to personally attack the good name and character of the General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party and Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo. While it is cognisant that any response to Mr Ramjattan would dignify his utterances, it would be remiss if I didn’t point out that such reckless, spurious and juvenile outbursts have become characteristic of him and demonstrative of his indisputable monumental…

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Bartica aims to better accommodate yachters

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A proposal for the construction of a marina in Bartica was on the agenda when Minister of Business, Dominic Gaskin travelled to the Region Deven community and met with stakeholders to discuss the project. The marina will add to the growing number of attractions that are slowly making the new township one of Guyana’s premier tourism hotspots. The initial stage of the project will see the construction of a dinghy dock and the laying of moorings to facilitate ‘pleasure’ yachts. Once completed the infrastructure will ensure the provision of safe,…

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Fishy story at Wales

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Satiricus was bemused at some latest news coming out of Wales, the sugar estate that had been closed so abruptly by the Government. His buddy Bungi had a vested interest in those goings-on, since he’d worked all his life in the industry. Satiricus figured ruefully that, for Bungi, he had seen the future, and it was Wales. Maybe he’d be able to clear up the news during their Back Street Bar gyaaf. “What’s really going on at Wales, Bungi?” Satiricus asked as soon as he’d clinked his first beer with…

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The last to know

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Satiricus knew he was headed for dangerous waters. But he had his answers all ready for the onslaught he knew would come down on him, once he got to the Back Street Bar. His better half, Caustic, had already given him more than his fair share that made him speed up his exit from his house and hearth. He wasn’t disappointed. “Suh wha’ mek Rum Jhaat na just resign?” Bungi demanded even before he could get comfortable, much less begin on his beer. “’E a wan real waste!” “What are…

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Masterpieces and Stories

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Go on a remarkable journey where legends, themes and worlds come alive through evocative art Works of art can stimulate, astound and transform us. For this reason, a visit to the indigenous art exhibition being held at Castellani House is a must. The exhibition, which opened on September 6 in celebration of Indigenous Heritage Month, showcases awe-inspiring, naturalistic paintings, drawings, crafts and sculptures. Additionally, the art exhibition, which is being held in collaboration with the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, pays homage to a pioneer promoter of indigenous art and…

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Charity: A Historical Focus

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By Isahak Basir, CCH Charity, Pomeroon River, is said to have existed about 3,000 years ago. It has a population of over 5,000 and exhibits a well laid out housing scheme which is ever developing. This small township is the main intransit point leading to Region One, Venezuela and Trinidad and holds a rich cultural heritage. Charity has all the basic amenities inclusive of banking and customs facility as well as road and river transport system. It is an exciting hub for tourists. Originally, Charity was occupied by the Dutch…

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Granger’s Petroleum Advisor agrees with Jagdeo

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…advocates auctioning off available petroleum blocks President David Granger’s Petroleum Advisor, Dr Jan Mangal, has come out publicly in support of the calls by Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, and has since called for the auctioning of the available petroleum blocks. Dr Mangal was at the time responding to queries raised and published by the Guyana Times and attributed to the Opposition Leader, who this past week raised the matter as a worrying case of cronyism evolving, wherein relatives, friends and associates of Ministers and senior Government functionaries have been incorporated…

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Minority Report…

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  …in Procurement Not so long ago, there was a movie, Minority Report, starring Tom Cruise. The futuristic plot centred around three individuals who could “see”, and project on a screen, crimes unfolding just before they were committed. The job of Cruise’s team was to stop the crime in real time before it actually happened. The three clairvoyant individuals’ brains were “wired together” for unanimity, but sometimes the more gifted one would see things a bit differently, and would file a “Minority Report”. Well, in Guyana today, something analogous is…

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