Kuwaiti Crown Prince sends congratulatory cable to President of Guyana on Anniversary of the Republic
KUWAIT, Feb 23 (KUNA) - His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a congratulatory cable on Sunday to Guyana President Donald Ramotar on the occasion of his country's National Day (44th Anniversary of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana).
44th Republic Anniversary Greetings - AFC Press Release
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February 22, 2014 - The Alliance For Change joins with all Guyanese in observing our 44th Republic Anniversary. It has been a year of hard work and in the true spirit of ‘Mashramani’ let us celebrate!
Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham - By Minette Bacchus
Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham
February, a month to reflect on his legacy and Guyana’s republican status.
Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham (LFSB) was born on 20th February 1923. He rose through the rank of Queen’s College scholar, lawyer, Senior Council, Mayor of Georgetown, President General of the Guyana Labour Union, a founding leader of the PPP, Founder-Leader of the PNC, member of the National Assembly, Premier, Prime Minister and to Guyana’s first President with Executive responsibility. Much has been said and will continue to be said of this son of the soil. A complex figure and personality, simultaneously vilified and loved, he will continue to be a subject of intense debates, analyses and reviews throughout the ages. Whether it was fate, intent or accident his politics will to continue rivet this nation because he has laid a foundation that cannot be uprooted, don’t matter how hard some may try.
Guyana's Republic Day - U.S. Department of State Press Statement
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
February 21, 2014
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to extend best wishes to the people of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on your nation’s 44th anniversary.
Nigel Hughes sets the record straight on sale of property - Alliance For Change Press Release
C. A. Nigel Hughes
February 19, 2014
Dear friend,
The recent publications in the media about the sale of the property located at lot 29 Third Avenue, Subryanville to Ms. Mayfield French, proprietress of Mae’s School, have been a source of much comment since the first publication in the Guyana Chronicle.
Eighth anniversary of the assassination of Journalist Ronald Waddell passes with little recognition
The eighth anniversary of the assassination of Guyanese journalist Ronald Waddell passed with little recognition from the citizenry in Guyana except for a tribute and online broadcast by activist/journalist Mark Benschop.
Suriname & Guyana discuss cooperation opportunities
The Suriname Ambassador to Guyana, Nisa Kurban–Baboe recently paid a courtesy to Chief-of-Staff, Brigadier-General Mark Phillips to discuss possible opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
Ganga Persaud upset with local media
In a statement, the outgoing Local Government Minister Ganga Persaud unequivocally removed himself from reports which allege that he was involved with a young female inappropriately which led to his removal from the ministerial post.
Who’s telling the truth? Rohee, Ganga or President Ramotar? Allegations indicate former minister in an inappropriate relationship
Contrary to Local Government Minister Ganga Persaud’s resignation letter which said his decision to give up his ministerial post from the Donald Ramotar led cabinet was voluntary, People’s Progressive Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary Clement Rohee confirmed that Persaud resignation was based upon presidency influence.
APNU Proposes a New ‘Social Contract’ - APNU Press Release
A Partnership for National Unity is proposing a new 'social contract‘ in order to promote national unity, ensure human safety and foster economic development. The People‘s Progressive Party/Civic administration has demonstrated that it is incapable of solving the country‘s current crises on its own.