Daily Archives: 11/25/2019

Guyana: ‘Sharing’ Mt. Roraima’s unique geology and allure + Music video

11/25/2019 – 3:27 pm

 Nov 24, 2019  Countryman, By Dennis Nichols – Kaieteur News

To whom does Mount Roraima belong?

During my school days, we sang with unquestionable zeal, “Born in the land of the mighty Roraima…” It was ours! It came as a shock to later discover that we shared this ‘national’ icon with Venezuela and Brazil. And even later, the knowledge that our touted Pakaraimas were likewise communal, and our rainforest inseparable from the Amazon’s.

Mount Roraima (Photo credit: dailymail.co.uk)

Nations and governments claim, quarrel and fight over land as if they have made and shaped it. Historically, people settled and developed unclaimed lands, and in doing so, made use of natural phenomena like rivers, lakes, and mountains; even oceans and deserts, to establish boundaries.

It seemed the proper and practical thing to do. But since nature cares nothing for human deliberations, landforms in their own esteem remain the property and patrimony of Mother Earth.    Continue reading →

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Guyana Immigration: Almost 40,000 Venezuela migrants here by next year

11/25/2019 – 1:58 pm

– Health Ministry’s resources feel the squeeze

 Nov 24, 2019  News  – By Leonard Gildarie

The projections are placing the number of Venezuela migrants in Guyana by next year at almost 40,000.

Minister Volda Lawrence and host, Leonard Gildarie, during ‘The Political Show’

The situation is creating challenges to the Ministry of Public Health and other state resources.

Minister Volda Lawrence has since described the situation as a ticking “time bomb”.

Minister Lawrence made the disclosures, Wednesday, while a guest on ‘The Political Show’ on Kaieteur Radio.        Continue reading →

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Tribute paid to Rev John Smith as his church celebrates 176 years

11/25/2019 – 1:16 pm

 Nov 25, 2019  Kaieteur News

Smith Memorial Congregational Church Brickdam, Georgetown

Melodious singing yesterday rang through the building of the Smith Memorial Congregational Church as it celebrated 176 years of existence. Tribute was also paid to Reverend John Smith, in whose memory the church was erected.

The celebration took place under the theme: “Let us not be weary in well doing”. The theme was derived from a biblical scripture which can be found in Galatians chapter six, verses nine.
While persons gathered from far and near to take part in the celebrations they were treated to much singing, scripture readings and a biblical sermon. It was also noted that two other churches also celebrated over 100 years of worshipping.

History of Reverend John Smith               
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Duty free to foreigners…RUSAL is Guyana’s largest private fuel retailer

11/25/2019 – 12:33 am

 Nov 24, 2019  Kaieteur News

Some of the fuel storage tanks used by RUSAL.

The Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) is currently investigating the Russian owned Bauxite Company of Guyana Inc. (BCGI/RUSAL) about the resale of the fuel, which it imports.

Independent investigations by this publication have revealed that the company has been in the business of fuel sales from its inception. RUSAL has been granted a waiver of duties as part of an incentive for its investment in Guyana. 

This means that the tax normally paid to the government on the importation or purchase of the fuel is not being paid by RUSAL.          Continue reading →

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Queens Book Fair: Immigrant Stories That Inspire – By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine

11/25/2019 – 12:07 am

  – By Dr. Dhanpaul Narine

It is important for immigrants to tell their stories. These stories nourish and provide inspiration to the community. They act as signals that guide and remind us about the old values that are sometimes forgotten in the one-line responses on social media. But more important, the stories become lessons for the young that must navigate their way in an environment that is far removed from that of their parents.

The young constantly hear of what life was like in Guyana, Trinidad, Suriname, Jamaica, and other places. They hear of the struggles of their parents and of their will to succeed. But these stories are not only confined to the Caribbean, and other faraway places. They are to be found in New York as well.

READ MORE: Queens Book Fair- Immigrant Stories That Inspire

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