GUYANA- Latest News – 06 October 2015 – Kaieteur News
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Territorial controversy…US has not ruled out military support for Guyana
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | FILED UNDER NEWS – By Abena Rockcliffe — The United States has not ruled out military support for Guyana when it comes to dealing with Venezuela’s challenge to the country’s territorial integrity. On Friday last, President Granger said that generally, when countries have territorial disputes or controversies even reaching the point of confrontation, larger nations rarely get involved. As a […]
US could make Khan’s testimony available to Guyana
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | If the government is interested, the opportunity is available for it to access Shaheed ‘Roger’ Khan for purposes of investigations. His guilty plea in the United States for trafficking in cocaine, witness tampering and gun running has robbed the nation of the detailed exposure of his criminal networks and relationships prior to his arrest and […]
Dr. Van West-Charles named new GWI boss
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | – Nigel Hinds heads new Board of Directors — A new board of the state-owned Guyana Water Inc. (GWI) has been announced with former top minister in the People’s National Congress (PNC), Dr. Van West-Charles, named the new Chief Executive. According to the GWI yesterday, Dr. Van West-Charles met with the Corporate Management Team on Friday with […]
Amaila road could now reach Kaieteur Falls
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | …initial maintenance to cost $120,000 per kilometer-Willis — The Amaila Falls Hydroelectric Project is dead but the road will be completed and possibly extended another 12 kilometres to reach Kaieteur Falls. This was revealed by Minister of Public Infrastructure, David Patterson, who yesterday met with media operatives and provided an update. According to Minister Patterson, Government […]
New govt yet to address judicial backlog
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | – Problem much more than the shortage of judges — By Abena Rockcliffe — The government, the Minister of Legal Affairs and the professionals working in the judiciary are aware that the system is clogged by an overwhelming number of unfinished cases. But the public still awaits a proactive response. Chief Justice (Ag), Ian Chang and a […]
Govt. green lights US$50M-plus Hope Beach wind farm
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | A stalled wind farm project that would have added over 25 megawatts of additional power to the national grid is back on track with Government yesterday announcing that it has granted approval. The US$50M-plus project, which is being spearheaded by city businessman, Lloyd Singh and a number of other investors, will now see Government working […]
GPOC releases four new locally themed postage stamps
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | Four new locally themed postage stamps were yesterday unveiled at the Hand-in-Hand Mutual Insurance Company in observance of the company’s 150 year anniversary. Present at the ceremony were Minister within the Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Annette Ferguson, and representatives from several other Insurance companies. The recently unveiled stamps of $80 and $150 denominations are now […]
Inspectors to crack down on electrical connections on commercial buildings
Audit Office aiming for ‘paperless’ operations
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | The Audit Office of Guyana is continuing its mandate to deliver improved public accountability. It will soon be moving its operations to a paperless environment. The revelation was made by Auditor General (AG) Deodat Sharma, who last week presented the 2014 AG Report to Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland. According to Sharma, […]
GTU President highlights hindrances to teachers’ empowerment
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | —as World Teachers’ Day is observed The entire world yesterday celebrated the contribution of teachers to nation building under the common theme, “Empowering Teachers, Building Sustainable Societies.” But according to President of the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU), Mr. Mark Lyte, there are many hindrances to the true empowerment of teachers. He pointed to the fact […]
Foreign Service Institute to be restructured
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | Government is moving to restructure the Foreign Service Institute, to help develop the professional skills of the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Second Vice President, Carl Greenidge, speaking with the Government Information Agency recently, noted that the Foreign Service Institute which was initially established by Clement Rohee, the […]
GRDB loan…Audit exposed $100M transaction – Sharma
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | The Government of Guyana was never told of the transaction when it entered office, and may have never known about it had it not been for the forensic audit, currently taking place. This is according to Junior Finance Minister Jaipaul Sharma, who bears oversight for the forensic audits. The audit into GRDB was undertaken by […]
Buxton/Foulis NDC honours CSEC, NGSEE graduates
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | The Buxton/Foulis Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) recently honoured several students who performed exceptionally in the 2015 Caribbean Secondary Examinations Certificate (CSEC), and the National Grade Six Entrance Examination (NGSEE). The specially organized ceremony, which was held at the NDC’s office in Buxton on Thursday, saw students from the Buxton, Friendship, Company, Strathspey, Enterprise and Paradise […]
Water treatment surveillance system to help combat gastroenteritis
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | Seasonal gastroenteritis outbreaks in some remote communities are expected to become a thing of the past or, at least, be considerably reduced in the very near future. This, of course, will be dependent on the successful implementation of a water treatment surveillance system which is set to be introduced shortly in remote areas of the country where […]
Guyana slashes infant, maternal mortality – says Dr Cummings
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | Prepares to turn focus to SDGs — By Desilon Daniels — With 86 days left before the world notes its progress in the attainment of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Guyana still has a way to go to achieve the health-related MDGs. Nonetheless, Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings, has said that […]
CPA launches probe into child molestation at GPHC
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | – security guards to be interrogated A senior official from the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) yesterday said that an investigation has been launched into the molestation of a 16-year-old female patient in the wee hours of Sunday at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). The young patient was reportedly harassed by a man said […]
More focus being placed on education – Environmentalist
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | Close to four months after its infectious start, the cleanup campaign, which had everyone wanting to play their role in the country’s re-beautification, has dwindled rather significantly. The campaign which was spearheaded by environmentalist Sherod Duncan attracted donations and on-the-ground help from several companies, businesses and organizations, mostly from Georgetown. A recent interview with Sherod […]
PPP wants audit of Opposition Leader’s office
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | … to approach Asset Recovery Unit in pursuit of missing assets The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is crying foul over the government’s delay in handing over assets for the Leader of the Opposition’s office. The opposition party is now calling for an audit into the office to identify and recover listed assets. This line was […]
New territorial claims, need for peace highlighted
OCTOBER 6, 2015 | …as PNC celebrates 58 years Earlier moves by Guyana, through the People’s National Congress (PNC) and founder leader Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham, toward making integration and free trade a reality within the region were ideals brought into focus yesterday as the PNC celebrated another anniversary. The PNC, now PNCR (Reform), celebrated its 59th year with […]
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