Comments on: Skeldon sugar factory commissioning

By: michael tannassee

michael tannassee — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:50:23 +0000

….. like i had mentioned b4 ,,” all units “,,, MUST be functional in tandem with each other ,, from the loading and weighing of the cane to the culmination of crystals ,, from the juice extracted !,,, until this has been achieved with out any glitches from the cohesion of the tandems ,, then and only then,, can it be assuaged that the components,, that make the whole,, a functional entity !,,

if my theory is correct ,, this is state of the art par excellence and would have computerised controls to initiate it’s function ,,, hence my two cents worth of caution !,,,,, as we r aware ,, most times we create registry errors ,, in the system ,, that makes our computer react very strange and leaves us perplexed !

it then bcomes mandatory that the operators ,, are made acutely aware of how this can result in the total STOP ,,,, of all the other components if one is affected ….

By: I. Choo

I. Choo — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:35:49 +0000

I have been following the progress of this project with keen interest via this newspaper. Unfortunately, information is typically limited to the negative aspects.
Having worked in the sugar industry for a few years and the rest of my working life in engineering maintenance in a factory type industry here in Canada, I was impressed by this undertaking when announced. Projects of this size will always have startup issues and setbacks. I trust that Guysuco management have put in place the necessary processes to train operations and maintenance personnel so as to maximise the benefits from this almost quadrupled production capability. I have seen many good projects fail to live up to expectations due to the lack of foresight in planning for education and training of personnel. If there are any shortcomings in training, one suggestion would be to utilise some of the benefits from liquidated damages to be discussed to secure training committments from the contractors. I cannot stress enough the necessity for such training. I wish them every success and look forward to hearing about record efficiencies. Finally, is there any on line sugar or industrial news service or web page available for access by ex “sugar boys” in the diaspora?
Best regards,
Ivan Choo

By: Fulano de Tal

Fulano de Tal — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:29:12 +0000

I don’t think that the communism (which I do not support) is totally at fault, it’s the incompetence, lack of proper planning & analyses & obvious lack of vision?

By: Satish

Satish — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:06:54 +0000

The Chinese contractor says that once the factory has been handed over to Guysuco that both parties should amicably resolve issues of liquidated damages.

If by this, CNTIC Director Chen Yu Yu means that whilst basking in the positive spin of the envisaged handover glitzy ceremonies; Guysuco may be blinded into settling for less than the full liquidated damages which Guyana is lawfully entitled, then Guysuco Chief Executive Nick Jackson will need to keep a clear head and rebut any bullying tactics from CNTIC. China is a powerful country but it must respect the law.

August 26th 2008 was the contractual handover date. Please let us not be confused about this.

By: Fulano de Tal

Fulano de Tal — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:29:09 +0000

Mine is not a comment on this issue but a question. Do we have enough cane for sustainable & efficient use of this 350 tonne/hr sugar production facility? Will our taxpayers get worth for their investment?

By: parmanand dholichand

parmanand dholichand — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:36:20 +0000

problems with sanata textile,hydro plant at lethem,clay brick factory at canal,bicycle factory,cassava mill at parika,glass factory and now skeldon.i wonder if the chinese work on all these projects.i simply don”t trust communism.