News from Guyana:
UN envoy hails workshop on Guyana-Venezuela border dispute
May 18, 2012
NEW YORK, USA -- A UN envoy on Thursday hailed a recent workshop related to a long-standing border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela as a demonstration of both countries’ ongoing commitment to a peaceful resolution of the matter.
President of Guyana calls for fight against poverty in visit to OAS
May 16, 2012
WASHINGTON, USA -- The president of Guyana, Donald Ramotar, on Tuesday called on governments to do more to "reduce poverty and inequality," because they pose "the greatest threat to democracy and security" in the region.
Guyana-born 'super-agent' presents at top California conference
May 14, 2012
ANAHEIM, USA -- Guyana-born “super agent” Jay Brijpaul was one of the main presenters at a top real estate conference in Anaheim, California from May 1-3, attended by more than 1,000 of the leading agents from the United States and Canada.
Guyana looking to strengthen alliance with Mexico on global issues
May 12, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Francisco Olguin presented his letters of credence on Thursday as the second Mexican ambassador to have been accredited to Guyana and promised to deepen the already cordial relations between the two countries.
Letter: Guyana can't trust CAL and Trinidad
May 12, 2012
The arrival of Suriname Airways (SLM) over the skies of Guyana comes at a critical time when Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is facing major financial troubles and that is compounded with the demise of REDjet Airlines, which brought competition to CAL...
Guyana president warns of 'boom and bust' in petroleum industry
May 9, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- A five-day oil and gas training course for key technicians in Guyana, commenced on Monday with a word of advice from President Donald Ramotar for the stakeholders to be cautious of the boom and bust in the...
Guyana's first resident consul general to Barbados appointed
May 3, 2012
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- Guyana's first consul general to Barbados, Michael Brotherson, has been told that his resident posting to the island will be of great benefit to Guyanese nationals living here. These sentiments came from Minister of...
Commentary: The PPP post-budget political theatre
May 1, 2012
If you have not been around long enough or have not studied Guyana’s political history, you may be tempted to misinterpret the noise coming from the ruling PPP in the wake of the budget cuts made by the Combined-Opposition as genuine hurt.
'Operation El Dorado' launched to reduce illegal mining in Guyana
April 25, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment’s Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is continuing to enforce Guyana’s mining regulations by means of the recently launched ‘Operation El Dorado’.
Guyana leading Caribbean in EPA implementation, says EU regional director
April 25, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Guyana has lived up to expectations in the aspects of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) of which it was a signatory and has taken the lead in the Caribbean region in the area of implementation.
Guyana environment minister calls for one voice at Rio+20 conference
April 24, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana’s minister of natural resources and the environment, Robert Persaud, says Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders must join with one voice to call for urgent and meaningful action by the international community.
Commentary: Forked tongue: Guyana's Stabroek News' criticism of APNU for following its advice
April 24, 2012
Stabroek News’ April 23, 2012, editorial (APNU’s Deals with the Government) waded into the opposition APNU for secretly meeting with the PPP government without the smaller opposition AFC. According to the Stabroek News: “No matter how it is parsed or spun...
Climate change efforts by Guyana and Belize highlighted in film series
April 21, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- The efforts of Guyana and Belize in restoring and sustaining their mangrove reserves along the coast, to aid in protecting against natural disasters were recognised in ‘Living Shorelines’, one of three films...
Caribbean states strengthen capacity in combating illicit firearms trafficking
April 19, 2012
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- On Monday, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, through its Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNLIREC), launched a training course to...
Existential threats to Caribbean even more compelling, says former Guyana president
April 18, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Impediments to sustainable development within the Caribbean region were brought to the fore by former president of Guyana, Bharrat Jagdeo, as delegates gathered on day two of the 13th Annual Caribbean...
Guyana records eight percent decrease in serious crimes
April 12, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- The Guyana Police Force (GPF) stated this week that there has been an overall decrease of eight percent in serious crimes recorded at the end of March this year in comparison to last year.
Caribbean sustainable tourism conference opens in Guyana this weekend
April 12, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The 13th annual Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development opening in Guyana this weekend will expose tourism industry stakeholders to considerable expertise from Caribbean and international...
Resignation of Guyana police commissioner disputed
April 7, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- Responding to questions about media reports that a senior government official has confirmed that Commissioner of Police Henry Greene has resigned, Head of the Presidential Secretariat (HPS), Dr Roger Luncheon, stated...
Guyana government sells telecoms shares
April 7, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- The Guyana Cabinet has approved the sale of the government’s 20 percent shareholding in the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T) for the sum of US$30 million. The purchaser is an Asian Chinese enterprise.
RUSAL to expand bauxite operations in Guyana
April 6, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- As the country’s economy continues to prove its robustness, more companies, investors and organisations are showing interest in investing and expanding their operations in Guyana.
Suriname Airways makes inaugural flight to Guyana
April 5, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- It was hailed as a new chapter in bilateral relations between Guyana and Suriname when the latter country’s national air carrier touched down at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) en route to Miami.
Letter: I strongly condemn the decision of Guyana's chief justice
April 3, 2012
I strongly condemn the decision of Guyana’s chief justice Ian Chang, which enjoined Guyana’s DPP from charging police commissioner Henry Green with rape. The chief justice ruled that there was an insufficiency of evidence for the DPP...
First Suriname-Guyana financial venture launched
April 2, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- The first trans-border financial services venture between Guyana and Suriname has been realised with the launch of two services of Assuria NV, the leading and largest insurance company in Suriname.
Commentary: Guyana's joint opposition missed the opportunity for a political solution
April 2, 2012
For any society to advance it has to settle a fundamental question -- who governs? Such a settlement is even more urgent in countries, such as Guyana, which are deeply polarized along ethno-racial and political lines.
Investing in other Caribbean countries can bridge integration gaps, says Guyana president
March 30, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- President of Guyana, Donald Ramotar, has underscored the need for Caribbean countries to bridge the existing gaps; integrating societies and organisations driven by common interests.
Commentary: Guyana's ruling party is being deceptive and selective on the issue of proportionality
March 26, 2012
Guyana’s governing People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has, since the results of the last elections, discovered the virtues of proportionality. It’s their new mantra. They placed it at the top of the tripartite agenda. They have now asked the court to pronounce on allocation of...
March 30 is budget day in Guyana
March 22, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh has announced that Guyana’s national budget for 2012 will be presented before the National Assembly next Friday, March 30. This will be Singh's sixth budget and his first since...
Report on REDjet expected by weekend, says Guyana minister
March 21, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- The Ministry of Tourism has been in dialogue since last Friday with REDjet to ensure that Guyana is abreast of the developments taking place within the airline. Minister of Tourism (ag) Irfaan Ali said on Monday...
Venezuela objection to Guyana maritime claim expected but regrettable, says minister
March 17, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Venezuela’s objection to Guyana’s claim for an extended continental shelf was expected, but at the same time deeply regrettable; however, the country is free to make known its views on the matter...
CARICOM leaders support Guyana and Belize in territorial disputes
March 13, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- In the communiqué issued at the 23rd Caribbean Community (CARICOM) inter-sessional in Suriname, regional leaders took note of the continued growing relations between Guyana and Venezuela and expressed the hope...
Guyana government files legal actions against opposition
March 9, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Guyana’s ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) members in parliament have filed for legal actions at both the level of the constitutional court, as well as parliament by way of a motion in an effort to...
President calls on Guyana police to purge corruption
March 3, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- President Donald Ramotar on Thursday called for the elimination of all forms of corruption within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and for ranks to conduct their duties with greater professionalism; guarding against...
Guyana gets US technical, capacity building help for oil, gas industry
March 1, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- The Energy Governance and Capacity Initiative (EGCI), a United States Department of State-led effort in collaboration with the government of Guyana is hosting a three-day workshop to provide capacity building assistance.
Guyana, US military forces launch 'Fused Response 2012'
March 1, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the United States military on Tuesday launched ‘Fused Response 2012’, an exercise aimed at improving both countries’ capabilities to plan and conduct joint operations.
Guyana's maritime security capabilities to be boosted under CBSI
March 1, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Guyana’s maritime capabilities will be boosted with riverain patrol vessels that will be provided by the United States government under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI).
Cricket in Guyana to be given transparency, legal footing
February 29, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Guyana’s attorney general and minister of legal affairs, Anil Nandlall, has filed a legal action that would “give teeth” to the ruling of Chief Justice Ian Chang, which rendered the controversial Guyana Cricket Board...
Contestants dazzle at Miss India World Wide Pageant in Suriname
February 27, 2012
PARAMARIBO, Suriname -- Contestants from Suriname, Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica and French Guiana were among the crowd’s favourites last Thursday night during the Talent Competition of the Miss India World Wide pageant here in Paramaribo.
OAS highlights efforts for inclusiveness and transparency in Guyana elections
February 24, 2012
WASHINGTON, USA -- The chief of the Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Guyana, Professor Gordon Shirley, highlighted on Wednesday to the Permanent Council “the significant efforts made by the...
Fudadin achieves maiden century for Guyana
February 21, 2012
BASSETERRE, St Kitts -- It took Assad Fudadin longer than expected to register his maiden first-class century, but now that he has it under his belt, the Guyana batsman is looking for many more. The 26-year-old left-hander reached three figures for the...
Guyana government accuses opposition of disregard for parliamentary democracy
February 20, 2012
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (GINA) -- Presidential advisor on governance and People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) chief whip, Gail Teixeira, said on Saturday that the opposition’s actions in Guyana’s parliament show a total disregard for custom and...
