Importance of farmers’ education in Guyana
Like so many countries across the globe Agriculture remains the backbone of the local economy and will remain so for a long time to come, and therefore the news that exports of agricultural produce has increased by 34% is excellent news for the agricultural community and the nation as a whole.
Again this will be bad […]
Fuel prices reduced in Guyana
MINISTER of Finance, Dr Ashni Singh, has announced that approval has been granted for the prices for fuel sold by the Guyana Oil Company Limited to be reduced with immediate effect in light of falling oil prices on the world market.
According to Minister Singh, gasoline is now expected to be retailed at $777 per gallon, […]
Demerara Distillers Limited acquires state-of-the art equipment
Demerara Distillers Limited (DDL) Chairman, Mr. Yesu Persaud, speaking to members of the media yesterday during a tour of the new bottling plant, said, “Export demand for the world renowned El Dorado rums has increased and DDL will now be better able to meet the demands on the international market”.
He added that the growth in […]
NEW HOURS OF OPERATION AT THE CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION (GUYANA)
The Canadian High Commission has announced that with effect from Monday, November 3, 2008, the following new office hours of operation will be implemented.
GENERAL RECEPTION
Monday – Thursday: 8:00AM to 12:00PM & 1:00PM to 4:30PM
Friday: 8:00AM to 1:30PM
CANADIAN PASSPORT & CITIZENSHIP OFFICE
Monday – Friday: 8:30AM to 12:30PM
IMMIGRATION SECTION
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 AM to 12:00PM & 1:00PM […]
Minister Robert Persaud lauds work of forestry training centre
By Vanessa Narine
AGRICULTURE Minister, Robert Persaud, made his first visit, Monday, to Forestry Training Centre Incorporated (FTCI) on the Toolsie Persaud Limited (TPL) Mariwa concession, located on the left bank of Cuyuni River.
He was accompanied by Commissioner of Guyana Forestry Commission (GFC), Mr. James Singh and Economic/Commercial Officer at the United States (U.S.) Embassy, Mr. […]
Parika manslaughter convicts for sentencing tomorrow
At Demerara Assizes…
A DEMERARA Assizes jury yesterday, by a majority verdict, convicted the two Parika murder accused, Kumar Lall alias ‘Black Sam’ and Reuben Williams nicknamed ‘Buggin’, of manslaughter.
The prisoners, who killed rum shop owner Michael Reid on July 29, 2005, will be sentenced tomorrow, said Justice Winston Patterson.
The judge will, on that day, hear […]
Trunkers hit GDF HIV/AIDS Project Manager
TRUNKERS (people who steal from unattended motor vehicles) operating in the vicinity of Scotiabank in Carmichael Street, Georgetown, broke into the vehicle owned by Guyana Defence Force (GDF) HIV/AIDS Field Project Manager Beverly Gomes-Lovell yesterday.
She said, at the time, she was transacting business in the banking institution, between 08:45 h and 09:05 h.
Gomes-Lovell said entry […]
Greene emphasises need for more Police training
As another course starts…
By Michel Outridge
TWENTY-THREE persons, drawn from Guyana Police Force (GPF), Guyana Fire Service (GFS), Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and City Constabulary, on Monday commenced the 18th Junior Officers’ Course conducted by the Police.
Assembled for the start, in the Lloyd Barker Hall, Police Officers’ Mess, Eve Leary, Georgetown, they were selected for eight […]
Region 4 responds to Stabroek News article on expenditure
THE Regional Administration of Region Four (Demerara/Mahaica) has responded to an article that appeared in Monday’s edition of Stabroek News, declaring the publication is “riddled with inaccurate and misleading information.”
The response, from Regional Information Officer (RIO), Mr. Rajiv Bisnauth, said the story, headlined ‘Huge sums still unspent in Region 4 2008 Budget’ “is being interpreted […]
Association of Regional Chambers of Commerce annual luncheon this weekend
Officials of the eleven member National Association of Regional Chambers of Commerce (ARCC) will hold their annual luncheon in Berbice this weekend with Minister Manzoor Nadir as guest speaker.
The venue is the Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant in Canje Berbice on Sunday.
The mission of the private sector organisation is to advance responsible, competitive, and environmentally friendly economic […]
