Guyana is among six Caribbean territories currently benefiting from a waste management pilot project designed to create economic opportunities from organic waste. The Guyana leg is a partnership between the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). The pilot project is being implemented in two phases and is facilitated by IICA Technical Specialist, Dr Abimbola Abiola. The first phase of the project is a two-day workshop “Creating Economic Opportunities for the Organic Waste Management Sector through the Adoption of Bio-economic Models…
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GECOM’s ballot paper production on schedule – Commissioner
…likely to be completed early next month The production of the ballot paper that will be used for voting during the March 2 General and Regional Elections is progressing according to schedule. This is according to Opposition-nominated Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Commissioner Sase Gunraj. During an interview with Guyana Times, Gunraj, who is presently in Canada along with Commissioner Charles Corbin, where the papers are being printed, was asked for an update on the process. Gunraj noted that not only was it on course for completion but gave a rough…
Read MoreGranger aims for full control of Reg 2, 6 RDCs
…takes large convoy to Berbice, Essequibo Rally President David Granger on Monday evening told supporters to ensure that the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) coalition takes control of the Regional Democratic Council (RDC) in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) at the March 2 polls. The President and the large convoy left Georgetown for the rally in New Amsterdam where he made the call. As he addressed the gathering he did not outline any major plans for Region Six but rather launched an attack on former President and Opposition…
Read MoreExecutive’s subversion of our “constitutionalism”
One of the most glaring failures of the PNC-led APNU/AFC coalition government has been its undermining and weakening the institutions of the State – including several that it launched since 2015. In almost every field of human endeavour, it is recognised that we need “rules of the game” for us to function socially and this is where institutions come in. They are, as a matter of fact, the embodiment of such rules around particular values we seek to guide our lives. Most persons conflate the “organisation” with the “institution”, but…
Read MoreLHC performs 1st successful surgery on patient with complex disorders
Doctors and medical personnel attached to the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC) in Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) recently performed successful surgery for three “complex” medical conditions on a patient. The team of medical personnel which consisted of Chinese medical officials as well as local and Cuban doctors performed a total vaginal hysterectomy for Uterine Cervical Elongation, uterine prolapse, and uterine fibroids. These conditions, according to members of the team, are considered three of the most woeful gynaecological issues which create worry and discomfort in women. It was noted that when all…
Read More“No land, no vote” – Sophia squatters threatens Govt
The residents of Sophia, Greater Georgetown, were full of frustration on Monday as they lashed out at the A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance For Change (APNU/AFC) Government for unkept promises and the slow pace of awarding land. Angry residents showed members of the media acknowledgement letters from the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) dating back years. They were asked to walk with their letters to a booth set up by the Housing Authority in the area in an effort to appease them. “This is me land paper boy. Watch…
Read MoreI have always had a knack for teaching others – Sir André Ramon Ramaldo
By Lakhram Bhagirat Teaching takes patience and one of the major driving forces behind one’s decision to take up the profession is the mere fact that they love doing it. A teacher who truly loves their job would exude a certain level of passion every time they stand before the classroom. They make the best use of the very limited resources available to them and they go above and way beyond the call of duty to ensure that those in their care are afforded the best opportunities. They are the…
Read MoreGrandfather accused of raping granddaughter charged
The man who allegedly raped his six-year-old granddaughter while watching pornographic videos is expected to make his court appearance during the week after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) recommended that charges be instituted. According to Police Commander of Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice), Superintendent Yonette Stephen, the file which was sent to the DPP’s office for advice was returned with the recommendation. The 54-year-old man was released on station bail after the matter was reported to the police by the child’s mother earlier this month. Based on reports received, the child…
Read MoreMan confesses to torturing, killing hotel owner, worker
A resident of Number 65 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), has confessed to the torturing and killing of the owner of the Sun Splash Beach Resort and his handyman while implicating another man. The confession was made over the weekend and ranks of the Major Crimes Unit are on the hunt for the accomplice. On December 27, 2019, the badly decomposed bodies of 59-year-old Harry Prashad, a handyman of Number 65 Village, Corentyne, and 68-year old Vivekanand Brijbassi were discovered in the balcony of Sun Splash Beach Resort…
Read MoreGuyana must have strong Local Content Policies – Jagdeo tells Bartica
Guyana has already begun oil production, even without critical pieces of legislation being put in place. One such piece of legislation is the Local Content Policy – which would guarantee the locals a fair fight for services in the oil and gas sector. According to the Leader of the Opposition and General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo, under a PPP/C Government, those critical pieces of legislation would be given prominence. He was at the time addressing a large gathering of supporters at Dino Square, Bartica, Region…
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