Daily Archives: 05/25/2016

Venezuela to buy US50m in food from Trinidad and Tobago

05/25/2016 – 5:45 am
Venezuela to buy US50m in food from Trinidad and Tobago
Published on May 25, 2016 – Caribbean News Now
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, left, and Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley exchange a handshake during a joint press conference following bilateral talks in Trinidad on Monday. Photo: Abraham Diaz/Trinidad Guardian

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Venezuela, which is facing a severe economic and political crisis, has agreed to buy US$50 million in food from neighbouring Trinidad and Tobago. Among the priority items Venezuela had requested were butter, chicken, pork, ketchup, rice and black beans.
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Guyana– Latest News from various sources – May 25, 2016

05/25/2016 – 2:13 am

GUYANA – LATEST NEWS – 25 May 2016 – Kaieteur News

         (see other News sources at the end of this entry)

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Poem: FIFTY YEARS ON THE WINGS – By Dmitri Allicock + video

05/25/2016 – 1:50 am

PERHAPS THIS FLAG

FIFTY YEARS ON THE WINGS

By Dmitri Allicock

 50 years already and how time really flies

Since this flag was raised up into the skies

The colors of green, white, black and gold

With red for zeal and dynamism to behold

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Read more – comment and share at Dmitri Allicock’s blog

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APNU+AFC First Year- with Hon. Sydney Allicock- Min. of Indigenous People’s Affairs

05/25/2016 – 12:20 am

GINA logoAPNU+AFC First Year- with Hon. Sydney Allicock- Min. of Indigenous People’s Affairs

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I LOVE MY GUYANA – Chris Prashad – music video

05/25/2016 – 12:10 am

I LOVE MY GUYANA – Chris Prashad – music video

Published on May 21, 2016 – This video is just a tiny showcase of the undiscovered magnificent and jaw dropping natural beauty of GUYANA, a small English speaking country perched on the northern coast of Brazil between Venezuela on the West and Suriname on the East.

This song was written for the children of Charity and Siriki Primary schools in Region 2, Essequibo, Guyana a long time ago, and I take pleasure in dedicating this production to all my hard-working Amerindian brothers and sisters throughout the country and beyond.      Continue reading →

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50th Independence Anniversary Arch is a symbol of nationhood…. President Granger

05/25/2016 – 12:05 am

50th Independence Anniversary Arch is a symbol of nationhood…. President Granger

50th Anniversary AechGeorgetown, Guyana – (May 20, 2016) President David Granger, today, committed to ensuring that Georgetown is restored to its former glory and that the capital city will regain its reputation as one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque and pleasant places for residents and visitors, in his address at the unveiling of the 50th Independence Anniversary Arch.

The $20M Arch was financed wholly by Banks DIH Limited as an Independence anniversary gift to the nation. It was designed by Mr. Vaniar Gutierrez of the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and fabricated by VSH Steel with hot dipped galvanised and welded steel pipes.  Continue reading →

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Guyana- Capitol TV news Videos – 23 May 2016

05/25/2016 – 12:05 am

Guyana- Capitol TV news Videos – 23 May 2016

Eastern Airlines makes inaugural flight

Posted: 23 May 2016 04:22 PM PDT

Tower Suites re-opens its doors

Posted: 23 May 2016 04:43 PM PDT

Kelly Hyles in Guyana for Jubilee celebrations

Posted: 23 May 2016 04:30 PM PDT

Finance Minister says Economy in Good Shape

Posted: 23 May 2016 04:12 PM PDT

Ex-husband and hitman held after Skeletal remains found in Campbellville

Posted: 23 May 2016 04:40 PM PDT

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Guyana Government News Brief – May 24, 2016

05/25/2016 – 12:02 am

GINA logoGuyana Government News Brief – May 24, 2016

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