Impressive awards’ ceremony
I wish to congratulate the Georgetown Cricket Association for a well organised and impressive awards’ ceremony. That was the first Award Ceremony for the sixteen- year-old organisation which makes the event even more laudable.
It was clearly professionally done from the décor to the speeches. The presentation ceremony itself and the cultural items were just impressive. […]
New Jersey Arya Samaj comes to the aid
“Selfless service is divine. There can be no other higher calling for humanity than this”
This noble theme found expression in the New Jersey Arya Samaj Mandir, Inc., Humanitarian Mission’s (NJASHM) cultural production called “Arya Swaranjali.” It unfolded at the Mary McLeod Bethune Life Centre in Jersey City on Sunday May 4. It was not only […]
Demerara Bridge NOT to be closed - during maintenance operations
GENERAL MANAGER of the Berbice River Bridge, Mr. Rawlston Adams, said the structure will not be closed for two weeks to facilitate the execution of maintenance work as is being rumoured.
In a recent interview with the Guyana Chronicle, he said all systems are in place to ensure the smooth flow of traffic during the rehabilitation […]
REVERSING THE GAINS OF DEVELOPMENT
By Hydar Ally
A recent study conducted by the World Bank indicated that the economic and social gains made by the Asian countries are being eroded by as much as eighty percent due to the rising cost of food. This is bad news since Asia is home to the majority of the world’s population and is […]
President Jagdeo, Harrison Ford participate in CI’s global awareness campaign
GUYANA’s President, Bharrat Jagdeo, is scheduled to participate in a Conservation International’s (CI’s) press conference tomorrow in New York which aims to start a global awareness campaign on the vital and often overlooked role forests play as an immediate and cost-effective solution for climate change.
The President along with leading Hollywood actor and Vice-Chairman of the […]
Minibus, car collision result in passenger’s hand crushed
A 54-year-old sand blaster and trawler maintenance operator employed with Prettipaul Singh will be unable to use his left hand for some time, after being involved in an accident between a minibus and a motor car in the city yesterday.
The accident which occurred at the junction of Garnett and Middleton Street, Campbellville, around 13:45 hours […]
Defence winds up submissions in Ross’ court martial case
THE defence in the state versus Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) Tony Ross court martial closed its case on Friday and will begin its closing address today.
Defence lawyer, Leslie Sobers, announced the closure on completion of testimony by the final witness for the defence retired Lt. Col. Gordon Benn.
Benn was called to the witness stand on […]
Farmers consulted on enhanced D&I for rainy season
THE government has continued to place emphasis on ensuring effective drainage and irrigation during the current rainy season with input from farmers and residents from various communities including the Mahaica, Mahaicony and Abary areas (MMA)in Region 5 (Mahaica/Berbice).
Agriculture Minister, Robert Persaud, met farmers last Thursday and D&I officials of the MMA scheme to discuss ongoing […]
PUC flooded with complaints from Guyana Water Inc. consumers
THE watchdog, Public Utilities Commission (PUC), says it has been receiving many enquiries and complaints from consumers concerning water rates charged by the Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) this year as against last year.
As such, the complainants have been enquiring from the PUC, which is tasked with the responsibility for granting any such increases, whether such […]
The Guyana proposals are the good for entire region
Guyana, through the Jagdeo Initiative on Agriculture, is heading for prominence on the world Agricultural Map. This is likely to become a reality when players from around the region meet on June 6 and 7 in Guyana at the Regional Agri-Business Investment Forum, preparations for which are well under-way.
The people note with a deep sense […]
