Dumping of Hazardous Waste Near the Marriott Hotel in Guyana
Recently a staff member witnessed the dumping of what might be human waste at the mouth of the Demerara River near to the newly built Marriott Hotel in Georgetown, Guyana.
From the photograph and video it is obvious that this location has been in use for a long time because of the stains on the surrounding rocks and seawall.
Argentina's Political Change can Influence Changes in UNASUR's Strategies
By a relatively slim margin, conservative opposition challenger Mauricio Macri of the Commitment to Change party won Argentina's presidential election on November 22, bringing to an end to more than a decade of leftist rule and with a promise to open up the ailing economy to investors.
Visit to Guyana
We (Annetha and I) are almost at the end of a brilliant trip to Guyana. It started out for me as an opportunity to attend a family wedding and to see relatives, some of whom I had never met and others not seen in over 38 years.
Businessman Shot During Home Invasion
Businessman Nicolas Coates was shot during a daring robbery at his home in Epping Avenue Belair, Georgetown on Monday November 23, 2015. Mr. Coates who had just returned home and preparing to have a cup of tea was rushed by three armed criminals, two of whom immediately started firing their handguns after running up the stairs to his home and barging through his front door.
Despite Temptations to the Contrary, the APNU+AFC Must Contest the Local Government Elections Together
NOW that the date is set for Local Government Elections (LGE), Guyana is again placed in elections mode.
No Decision Made By Department of Natural Resources & Environment On Baishanlin
MOTP - Georgetown, Guyana - (November 19, 2015) The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has taken note of the maelstrom that arose from reports that Government has granted the Baishanlin International Forest Development Incorporated a two year extension to fulfill its obligations, and also, to permission to continue the export of logs as normal.
Edgar Alexander Phillips - Fighter Pilot (Royal Air Force), First Guyanese Director Of Civil Aviation
Alex Phillips, 31 years at the Civil Aviation Department, former Fighter Pilot, Air Traffic Control Officer, Head of Administration of the Civil Aviation Department and Pilot Trainer.
Delta Airlines - Bait and Switch?
I want to share an experience I had earlier this week with Delta Airlines. I needed to book one-way fares in the US for my parents. They were traveling from Miami to Atlanta following a Georgetown, Guyana to Miami flight. The desired flight was scheduled for 7 p.m. (EST) on November 14, 2015.
The Arthur Chung Convention Center
The Arthur Chung Convention Center was funded by a grant provided by the Government of the People's Republic of China and constructed at a cost of approximately US$ 8M.
All Visitors Entering Guyana Must Report to Immigration Officers
Georgetown, GINA, November 3, 2015 - Minister of Citizenship Winston Felix, in a recent interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA) related that all passengers arriving in Guyana, whether by air, land or sea, are required to present themselves to the Immigration Officer at the port of entry.