Flood threatens Mahaica rice crop
In rice fields along the Mahaica River, the pumps are working overtime. But Jaipaul Jaikarran says that he has already lost 50 acres of rice and a horse and a foal have died. Every day he spends $30 000 for diesel to keep his pumps running and has been spending this amount for 15 days [...]
Pomeroon farmers still stymied by flooding, disease and low prices
In his waterfront shop on the Pomeroon River, Rudolph Gobin and a friend take a drink and argue over the prices of farm produce and the weather. Rains over the previous week saw water flooding parts of their land but not to the extent experienced in the past. The discussion is a familiar one at [...]
Reunion Manganese to plug US$250M into Matthew’s Ridge mine
Canadian mining company, Reunion Manganese forecasts an investment of US$250 million at its Matthew’s Ridge project with commissioning of the manganese mine slated for mid-2014 despite challenges with poor infrastructure, shortage of skills and red tape. Reunion plans to extract two million tonnes of manganese concentrate per year and is optimistic about the future in [...]
Two powerful agendas will see much more work in Parliament – Trotman
There will be more work for the 10th Parliament as “two powerful agendas” take centre stage with great expectations, new Speaker of the National Assembly, Raphael Trotman, said. He said the Parliamentary Management Committee–a bipartisan body comprising members from the government and opposition that looks at and sets the agenda for the House–will be convened [...]
Speaker Trotman aims to take parliament to the people
New Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman hopes to revitalize the National Assembly by bringing the proceedings and parliamentarians to the people and he believes that the new “unorthodox” configuration will foster cooperation since the parties will need each other to get things done. An inclusive approach and respect is key and while there [...]
Stabroek Market at Christmastime
Halt! The market vendor shrieks. A bargain for this customer. Piece of beef and candy too. Goods and buyers reconciled… Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With the angelic host proclaim: ‘Christ is born in Bethlehem‘ Hark! The herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King! Like so many things [...]
Opposition welcomes Greene move
Leaders of the opposition have welcomed police commissioner Henry Greene’s decision to go on leave in light of an investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman. They believe that it is a prelude to his departure from the post. “The way is now clear for the investigation to proceed,” said co-leader of the [...]
Opposition says should have been consulted on tax reform panel
Opposition leaders say that the administration should have consulted with them before setting up the panel to review the tax system. President Donald Ramotar has appointed three persons to a panel he has set up to review the tax system. A Government Information Agency (GINA) statement on Saturday said that the president identified chartered accountant, [...]
Bodies of three missing Aishalton schoolboys found
The bodies of three schoolboys missing since last week were found buried in a sandpit in Aishalton, Deep South Rupununi late Saturday. Dead are Mark Thompson and two other students identified only as Adrian and Chad, all first form students of the Aishalton Secondary School. Two were 11 years and the other was 12 years [...]
Deolatchmee Ramotar slips comfortably into first lady role
Side-by-side, they walked together and the moment her husband signed the oath of office, Deolatchmee Ramotar became the First Lady of Guyana. During the brief first speech made by President Donald Ramotar, she sat in the front row, listening attentively and afterwards while
Disenchanted APNU supporters gather after final results
Upset with the results of Monday’s presidential election and amid claims of rigging, hundreds of APNU supporters thronged Public Buildings last evening even as leaders of the three main political parties met inside and committed to remain in contact to discuss issues of concern. Heavily armed police and bodyguards patrolled inside the compound while other [...]
Contestants call for calm
The presidential candidates at Monday’s general elections have called for calm even as chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr. Steve Surujbally emphasized that the elections results “have not been compromised in any way, shape or form.” “We have followed and continue to comply with the legal requirements and all other statements to the [...]
Observer teams set for polls
Overseas and local electoral observer teams were yesterday finalising preparations for scrutiny of polls today when Guyanese vote to elect a new government. Spokespersons for the foreign observer missions when contacted by Stabroek News said that they continued meeting with stakeholders yesterday while
PPP/C eyes victory, urges unity
The PPP/C made its final appeal for votes last evening, with leaders saying that it is the only party with a viable plan while warning against violence and any attempt to disrupt tomorrow’s polls. Amidst revelry, dancing girls and performances by local and foreign artistes at the tarmac of the National Stadium, Providence, thousands of [...]
PPP/C sounds 50% warning
PPP/C officials yesterday warned supporters not to trust the AFC and APNU saying that the two parties are conspiring to deny the ruling party another term and if the PPP/C fails to get over 50% of the votes, “cat eat the dinner of all of us.” In an over three hours long rally at Stewartville [...]