Year: 2018

Team of US Congressmen to visit Guyana

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…a signal of Guyana’s importance on the international scene, says Harmon Guyana’s Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, has confirmed that in the coming weeks, Guyana will see the arrival of a team of senior Congressmen from the United States of America for what he has deemed to be a “familiarisation visit.” The disclosure was made to media operatives during the Post Cabinet Briefing held on Thursday. “Yes, Minister Trotman did indicate that to Cabinet, that there will be several, I think, seven or eight congressmen that will be coming here…

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Authorities in Peru launch probe into death of young Guyanese scholar

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Peruvian officials have launched a probe into the sudden death of young Guyanese scholar Yogeeta Persaud. According to a report in the Peruvian media, police confirmed that Persaud died suddenly while on a medical outreach at Anta Province of Cusco on Sunday. Prosecutor on duty, Rafael Vasquez Cuba who is in charge of the investigation, said that the autopsy is pending. Persaud, 22, a past top CSEC performer, met her demise in a most mysterious manner after she reportedly “dropped dead” on Sunday, while she was involved in a medical…

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‘Runway cleared’ for American Airlines in Guyana

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…Govt grants full approval to begin operations Major US carrier, American Airlines, has been granted full approval by the Guyana Government to begin servicing the Guyana market later this year. This disclosure was made by Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, at his post-cabinet press briefing on Thursday in Georgetown. The top government official said that the approval came after the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) found the airline’s application to be satisfactory. American Airlines will begin its service in mid-November with four flights per week between Miami and Georgetown. Members…

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Jagdeo hammers Govt over ‘scrapping’ of initial airport modernisation plan

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Based on Guyana’s unique geographic location, it stands to serve as a major hub in the Region, even becoming the new Panama, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has suggested. But Jagdeo, a former President, said Government’s move to scrap the initial plan to expand the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) could prevent this from becoming a reality. The Opposition Leader claimed that the plan was catered to make CJIA a modern airport to accommodate aircraft from various countries, which would have eventually created trade opportunities. “It’s an enhanced cake shop now…they…

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‘I give hope to those who need it’ – Marva Langevine

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The name Marva Langevine has been floating around for quite some time and most of Guyana is aware of who she is, since she was honoured with the Queen’s Young Leaders Award earlier this year. Langevine is a 25-year-old teacher from the small village of Den Amstel on the West Coast of Demerara and ever since her return to Guyana, she has been following her calling by tackling childhood bereavement. Langevine describes herself as a woman who is passionate about fulfilling her purpose as well as a “teacher, storyteller and…

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Residents complain of deplorable roads as Mahdia declared Guyana’s newest town

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Communities Minister Ronald Bulkan on Monday announced that the community of Mahdia in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) has been designated a township in accordance with the pronouncement of President David Granger when he addressed the opening of the 11th Parliament. During his address on that occasion, President Granger announced that his administration would be upgrading four hinterland regional administrative centres: Bartica, Mabaruma, Lethem and Mahdia. The Communities Ministry on Monday said there had been some challenges in the demarcation of constituency boundaries, which had resulted in delay in establishing the township.…

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Efforts being made to revitalise Linden airstrip

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While the Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) Democratic Council (RDC) has recently managed to solicit G$2 million from the Finance Ministry in an effort to revitalise the once abandoned airstrip at Linden, Regional Chairman Renis Morian said it would cost approximately G$68 million to get the facility back up and running. The RDC had since 2016 embarked on an initiative to revitalise the abandoned facility, which, according to the Regional Chairman, was ranked among the best airstrips in the country. On Monday, a group consisting of 60 persons contracted by the…

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Homeowner could face possible sanctions over gas eruption at Diamond

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…situation under control – CDC The well at Sixth Street, Diamond, East Bank of Demerara, which erupted again on Wednesday spewing debris up to 50ft in the air, consisting of mud, water, gas and small boulders on nearby houses is currently under control and is continuously being monitored. Director General (ag) of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Lt. Col. Kester Craig said the eruption of the well occurred around 01:30h and immediately following the 24-hour National Emergency Operation Centre was contacted and a team dispatched to the location. Officials from…

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In favour of giving oil money directly to Guyanese

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Dear Editor, I completely agree with Guyana’s distinguished economist Dr Clive Thomas that a significant part of the nation’s oil revenue should be given directly to each household in Guyana at set times. There is no question in my mind that such a move would have a lasting and positive impact on the people of Guyana. This will be a powerful incentive that will bring our people’s latent aptitude for thrift, creativity, ingenuity and business to full bloom, and enable them to expand their contributions to the country’s sustainable development.…

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Shiv Chanderpaul: Deserving appreciation for a true hero

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Dear Editor, Guyanese cricket legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul, a former captain of the West Indies team, will be awarded the Honorary Doctor of Laws later this year by my alma mater, the University of the West Indies (UWI). It is a deserving appreciation for an unsung hero, who was denied the chance to become the leading test scorer in West Indies cricket, and “forced to retire.” His career was unceremoniously derailed by Dave Cameron and the WICB’s whimsical and spiteful actions. The left-handed batsman scored 11,867 runs at an average of…

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