March 2018 – Page 2 – Guyana Times International

Roopnaraine brushes aside concerns about his health

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

…says “fit and able” to function as Minister in light of concerns over poor performance. Amid concerns over the health condition of Public Service Minister, Dr Rupert Roopnaraine and whether he can effectively carry out his function as a Government Minister, the man himself has come out to defend the state of his health, explaining that he is in good shape to continue on the job. Dr Roopnaraine’s statement comes in light of a recent letter written by Rohit Kanhai; a member of the overseas chapter of the Working People’s…

College admissions

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

By Ashley Anthony Navigating the weird world of college admissions; inbox inundated with no reply emails, glossy pamphlets and nerve wracking release dates, for the good half of a year now, I have stopped being surprised when I learn something new about the process. Although I have already submitted all of my applications, it seems as though, at this point, I could get accepted to a university and still not know everything about the process. I have so many questions. Which college is better? Which rankings are biased? How does…

Guyana’s Draft Green State Strategy almost complete – Gaskin

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Business Minister Dominic Gaskin on Saturday indicated that the draft Green State Development Strategy (GSDS) was almost complete and would be finalised through consultations with various stakeholders before it was adopted. “It is expected that once adopted, it will become a blueprint for national development. Its 2030 vision for a green, inclusive and prosperous Guyana is not something that you automatically achieve once you get to 2030. We have to follow a course of action to get there, and technology will be a major factor in getting us there,” Gaskin…

7 WORDS FROM THE CROSS

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

By Pastor Haniff Bacchus, Calvary Assembly of God “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians 1:18).” The Cross of Jesus has been made popular by fanciful designs and used decoratively in buildings and even worn by individuals. The Cross, however, was not attractive in the first century. It was made of rough wood and was a symbol of intense suffering. Jesus suffered and died on a Cross. When we understand the…

The Poverty Trap

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

The invitation by President David Granger to the eminent English economist Sir Paul Collier and others, to brief his Cabinet on utilising the revenues from the Exxon oil find, could be seen as putting the oil tanker before the drilling rig. Coming in the midst of a firestorm of protests – which has now reached the courts — at the one-sided terms negotiated on behalf of Guyana by Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman, with the oil giant Exxon, many felt the President was attempting to calm the waters with…

Serene Sand Creek

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

All roads lead to the scenic village of Sand Creek this Easter Monday for the Sand Creek Rodeo 2018. Visitors are promised an exhilarating experience with the impressive lineup of events, which include horse racing, bull riding, greasy pig and much more. Nestled in a valley surrounded by the Kanuku mountain range in South Central Rupununi, Region Nine ( Upper Takutu/Upper Essequibo), the scenic and serene indigenous community is considered as the largest indigenous community in South Rupununi, with approximately 1,600 residents. The Village, which is mainly populated with persons…

Govt had nothing to do with firing of Chronicle columnists – Granger

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Days after it was alleged that a Government Minister had complained about the content of the articles written by outspoken columnists, Working People’s Alliance (WPA) Executive, Dr David Hinds and veteran Trade Unionist Lincoln Lewis, President David Granger on Wednesday denied that there was any political interference in the decision to discontinue the columns that often times criticised the coalition Administration. “I have not interfered, my Government has not interfered (in the decision)… You heard me over the years, I’m a strong support of the free press. I’m also a…

Celebrate Easter 2018 in grand style!

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

By Chevon Lim Both visitors and locals are in for an exhilarating Easter weekend; from participating in traditional kite flying, to joining in the adrenaline filled Easter Rodeo in Lethem, there is much to celebrate and enjoy. There are many fun-filled activities during this period, ranging from the traditional Pakaraima Mountain Safari to the relatively new Sand Creek Rodeo. The Easter weekend celebrations commence with Good Friday observances on March 30th and stretches to Easter Monday, April 2nd. Picnicking, kite flying and general enjoyment are all components of the annual…

Over 2M ounces of gold expected from Aurora’s underground mining operations

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Aurora Gold Mines is earmarking an investment of US$120 million for underground mining over the next 15 years, and it is estimated that some two million ounces of gold could be produced therefrom. This disclosure was made on Sunday during a media tour of the Canada-based company’s Aurora Gold Mines in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), where this new operation is planned to be conducted. While giving media operatives a tour of Rory’s Knoll Pit, which is currently the largest on site, Mine Manager at Guyana Goldfields Inc., Clyde Gillespie, disclosed that…

Process to acquire marriage certificate hinders Guyana as a wedding destination

March 30, 2018March 31, 2018 TIMES INT'L

Overseas couples wanting to get married in Guyana may be thwarted by the delay in acquiring their marriage certificate. This was according to the Director General of the Tourism Department, Donald Sinclair during the launching of the 10th annual Wedding Expo on Friday evening at Roraima Duke Lodge, Duke Street, Kingston. He stated that the process of acquiring a marriage licence could be a setback for couples coming to Guyana to get married and may be the reason why Guyana is not listed as a tourist destination for weddings. The…