Year: 2019

Guyanese bakers trained to adopt global trends

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The National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) in partnership with a leading German baking company recently hosted a baking seminar to help local bakers improve in marketing their goods. The seminar, which was hosted last week, saw over 130 local baking businesses participating. Held under the theme “A bright future in baking”, the event is expected to prepare local bakers to capitalise on niche markets. With assistance from leading German baking company, DeutscheBack, representatives from the various bakeries were trained to adopt global trends. In his remarks, NAMILCO Managing Director…

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Stiffer penalties needed in Guyana for sex offenders

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Dear Editor, It breaks my heart to know that paedophilia, trafficking and other child sex offences have become a scourge and industry in Guyana and around the world. In Guyana, we have seen many instances where mothers are prostituting their own underage children, where fathers are sexually molesting their own daughters, and in some cases, even their own sons. I recall a case, in the Vreed-en-Hoop area, where a Corporal from the Guyana Defence Force, molested his two-year-old stepson. Some stepfathers are also known to take advantage of their stepchildren.…

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EPA boss says unfettered access to oil rigs necessary for oversight of sector

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The need for regulators to be able to make unexpected visits to operations of oil and gas operators was emphasised by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director, Dr Vincent Adams. Adams made this pronouncement on Monday during a seminar for capacity building in the oil sector. He acknowledged that they do not have the requisite local standards in place yet to really monitor operators. However, Adams noted that what they have done is adopt international standards for environmental protection. One such standard is unfettered access to oil rigs and other vessels,…

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“Teaching for me means breaking barriers, lifting standards and defying the odds” – Rashlie Joseph

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Teachers have the uncanny ability to impact our lives and the lessons they teach us remain with us forever. They paint our minds and encourage us to think outside of the proverbial box. They cheer us on from the sidelines. Our achievements are theirs and our burdens become theirs. They act as mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, and friends. They go above and beyond the call of their duties to ensure that we are the best versions of ourselves. They encourage us to break the barriers and hold ourselves to higher…

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Minibus driver slapped with 7 charges, remanded to prison

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A minibus driver made his first court appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts after he was slapped with seven charges. Tavid Ahmad appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty and denied the charges. The first charge detailed that on September 13, 2019 at Camp Street, Georgetown, he unlawfully and maliciously assaulted Police Constable Jafar Blackman, who was acting in the execution of his duties. The second charge stated that on the same day, and location, the 30-year-old man resisted arrest from Police Constable Jafar Blackman. Additionally, he was charged for unlawfully and…

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Guyana Amazon Warriors assist 14-Y-O to fight cancer

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The Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) cricket team has assisted 14-year-old Shaniece Nahoe, who has been diagnosed with a cancerous facial tumour, in her battle for survival. While preparing for their clash against St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKNP) in Basseterre in this year’s Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Warriors learnt of the Washington Archibald High School student’s situation and immediately pooled financial resources to hand over to the family. Nahoe, who was born in Guyana, is currently in Jamaica at the University of the West Indies Hospital with her…

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IMF projects oil will contribute 40% of Guyana’s GDP by 2024

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By Jarryl Bryan The International Monetary Fund (IMF), having concluded its Article IV consultations in Guyana, has come up with projections that oil will dominate Guyana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by as much as 40 per cent. This is contained in the Fund’s concluding statement, which estimates that this shift in GDP share and financial contribution will occur by 2024. This is also the time when Guyana is expected to really start earning its share of oil revenues, once cost oil has been accounted for. “The oil sector is projected…

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US Envoy plugs need for businesses to hire more women

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In a world where men have dominated statistics for senior positions in most sectors, United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch has urged companies to hire more women, since they are linked to producing higher profits. The Ambassador shared these remarks during the third annual Women’s Leadership and Business Conference, organised by WeLead Caribbean—a Guyanese-based non-profit organisation. “There is so much data which supports the notion when you bring women into the political and economic life of a country, the GDP (Gross Domestic Product) goes up and poverty rates go…

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APNU/AFC fundraiser hit by massive protest in New York

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A fundraiser organised by A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition Government in New York (NY) was completely overshadowed by more than one hundred protesters picketing the meeting, demanding elections and constitutional compliance. Held at the Richi Rich Palace on Atlantic Avenue in Richmond Hill, NY on Sunday, the fundraiser featured Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan representing the AFC, together with Georgetown Mayor Ubraj Narine representing APNU, and a small group in attendance. The Minister and entourage arrived to be greeted by the large crowd of protesters behind…

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