Last Updated on Friday, 30 June 2017, 8:50 by Denis Chabrol Finance Minister, Winston Jordan Thursday night ruled out international financing for the construction of hydro-power stations, in response to concerns by Guyana’s private sector that government was foot-dragging on developing that renewable energy source. “We will love to have as many hydro facilities in this country as we can, ...

Last Updated on Friday, 30 June 2017, 6:38 by Denis Chabrol Hundreds of field workers of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco) will lose their jobs if they refuse to work at Uitvlugt where efforts are being made to boost production, a senior company said Thursday at the end of a very disruptive meeting. Chief Industrial Relations Officer at Guysuco, Deodat ...

Last Updated on Thursday, 29 June 2017, 15:17 by Denis Chabrol The European Union (EU) on Thursday ruled out doling out more money to Guyana’s ailing sugar sector, and said it has received no request to conduct a study on producing ‘plantation white’ sugar to supply Caribbean consumers of imported refined sugar. “There are no more funds from this protocol. ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 18:36 by Denis Chabrol Falling international prices for sugar has forced the Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco) to examine the best ways of reducing spending and finding the best market and production mix,  its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Errol Hanoman said Wednesday. “The main worry with the extent to which the price is dropping ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 17:11 by Denis Chabrol Guyana’s National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU) on Thursday officially commissioned three high-tech spectrum monitoring stations that will allow the country to effectively police that natural resource. “For the first time, we can measure accurately how that spectrum is being used, who is using that spectrum. We can bring transparency ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 14:43 by Denis Chabrol A 25-year old man, who is the father of two, was Wednesday morning sentenced to three years behind bars after he pleaded guilty to a drug possession charge. Carlsdale Aaron of 180 Norton Street, Bagotstown, East Bank Demerara stood before Magistrate Fabayo Azore in the Georgetown Magistrates’ court where the ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 11:56 by Denis Chabrol Major international companies are showing keen interest in investing in the state-owned Guyana Sugar Corporation (Guysuco), according to United States-based investment broker, Wesley Kirton. Senior government and corporation officials have confirmed that among those exploring the possibility of investing in Guysuco are American Sugar Refineries (ASR), which owns Tate ...

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 June 2017, 11:11 by Denis Chabrol Concerns have been raised about the loitering of uniformed school children at a number of city bus parks where they also smoke marijuana. However, ‘A’ Division Commander, Assistant Commissioner, Marlon Chapman said since he has been posted to the division a few months ago, the Ministry of Education has ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 22:09 by Denis Chabrol   The United States (US) on Tuesday gave Guyana a Tier 1 ranking for making efforts to tackle Trafficking In Persons (TIP) and complying with America’s minimum standards to fight the scourge, but at the same said much more needs to be done outside the capital, Georgetown. “Although the ...

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 June 2017, 23:27 by Denis Chabrol Fifteen Haitians, who travelled to Guyana several weeks ago in the hope of reaching French Guiana, have been released from police custody, prompting a call for donations to help make their stay comfortable, the women and children rights organisation, Red Thread , said Tuesday “After a lot of work ...