“Some skulduggery going on” — KN Publisher One day after questions were raised over millions of dollars being spent by the Government InformationKwame McCoyAgency (GINA) to produce a newspaper for circulation in New York,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, the state-owned entity remained silent on the cost.Instead, GINA set about to deflect the issue by accusing Kaieteur News of telling lies.Over the weekend, Leader of Alliance of Change (AFC),NFL Jerseys Wholesale, Khemraj Ramjattan, raised questions over the publication of “The Guyanese”,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, a fortnightly newspaper that is prepared by GINA.Ramjattan said the taxpayers are made to pay for a newspaper that carries nothing but criticisms of the Opposition.He also raised questions over spendings by GINA’s head, Neaz Subhan, and director,Cheap Jerseys From China, Kwame McCoy. This cost was put at almost $2M every fortnight for 5,000 copies of the newspaper printed in New York.Ramjattan vowed to launch an investigation into reports that GINA and Government spent up to $250M to start up the newspaper.Yesterday, GINA again refused to disclose costs. It insisted that the newspaper is a developmental-oriented one.“GINA wishes to forthrightly state that such pronouncements are glaring examples of the Kaieteur News’ proclivity to engage in sensationalism,Cheap Baseball Jerseys, to deliberately misinform and to publish falsehoods.”All GINA would say is that it rejects the Kaieteur News’ mischievous assertion with regards to the sum spent on “The Guyanese” newspaper, and is not unmindful of the numerous inaccuracies contained in the article inGINA has danced around questions over the costs of printing a fortnightly newspaper in New York.question.“The Kaieteur News should be reminded that GINA has a mandate to provide information pertinent to Government’s programmes and policies to all Guyanese.“Since its establishment, GINA has been producing literature, including local newspapers, for free distribution as part of its mandate. These publications remain in demand.”GINA said that it was only last October that it launched a new developmental-oriented magazine, of the same name, “The Guyanese”.“This in-flight magazine is produced with all Guyanese in mind, including those in the Diaspora.”With regards to “The Guyanese” newspaper, GINA wishes to state that its production is within its mandate and funded from the agency’s budget.Yesterday, Publisher of Kaieteur News, Glenn Lall, said that GINA’s statement is no surprise.“It should also not surprise Guyana. It has become a norm that started way back under the Bharrat Jagdeo administration. Instead of addressing the message, his policy was to attack the messenger.”With regards to GINA’s statements that Kaieteur News is threatened by the new newspaper, Lall made it clear that there are no threats.“The newspaper is hardly visible and poses no threat for the advertising dollar.“The nation needs to know the costs. How much are they spending on the newspaper? They did not address that. It can be concluded that by sidestepping the issue, there is some skulduggery going on.”Lall said that if Neaz Subhan can prove that GINA prints 5,000 copies, why not declare the cost?Reacting to the success of the New York edition of Kaieteur News, GINA said that the diaspora has been subjected to lies,Wholesale NFL Jerseys Online, half-truths and innuendos published in the Kaieteur News.The truth is that the New York edition contains the same news published in Guyana. The paper is the most sought after, and it has been in New York for 17 years and is the leading Caribbean newspaper.“GINA also wishes to note that given the scandalous nature of the Kaieteur News’ article in question and the wanton attack on two government officials, it has sought the advice of its lawyers.”

The Indian Commemoration Trust (ICC) is gearing up to present its annual cultural programme in celebration of Indian Immigration Day 2009.The ICC annual celebration is called Pushpanjali and is held annually at the Indian Monument Gardens at Church and Camp streets in Georgetown.Kiran Mattai,NFL Jerseys From China, one of the most admired dancers at Pushpanjali performances. According to organizers,Cheap Jerseys From China, Pushpanjali 2009 will showcase “cultural retentions and historic imagery” expressed in music, song dance and drama. Tassa drumming and chowtal singing will form part of the activities.The show begins at 18:00 hours and admission is free. Indian sweetmeats and beverages will be on sale.Guyana commemorates Indian Arrival Day on May 5, marking the anniversary of the arrival of the first Indian labourers who came on May 5,Wholesale MLB Jerseys 2018, 1838 on the ships, Whitby and Hesperus, which landed with 936 Indian indentured workers after a hazardous crossing from Calcutta to then British Guiana.Leading businessman Yesu Persaud, who is also the chairman of the local chapter of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO), chairs the Indian Commemoration Trust.The ICC came to the forefront in promoting Indian culture in 1988, to observe the 150 anniversary of Indian arrival.Since then,Wholesale Hockey Jerseys China, it has been involved in a number of projects, noteworthy among them being the establishment of the Indian monument gardens featuring a replica of the Whitby.It had its genesis in 1987, when a committee was founded to establish a working relationship with the National Commemoration Commission to formulate plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians to Guyana on May 5, 1988. This event was celebrated with much fanfare and gala.After the celebrations it was decided that a monument in honour of Indian Immigrants should be erected.The Committee enthusiastically endorsed this proposal and the quest for a suitable site commenced.On October 11, 1989,Wholesale China Jerseys, Mrs. Viola Burnham,Wholesale Jerseys From China, Vice President for Culture and Social Development formally recommended that the Commission seek permission from the City Council to use the present location on the Merriman Mall to erect this monument. In February 1990 this was done and in June approval was obtained.On May 5, 1991 the first commemoration ceremony took place under a tree at the western end of the complex and in April 1992 a national design competition was launched.Mr. Roopak Kothari, an architect, from India visited Guyana for one week from May 1, 1992 and together with Mr. Albert Rodrigues and a select panel, judged the entries submitted.Though many themes were submitted it was the idea of a ship representing the immigrants’ journey to Guyana that most enthused the Committee. Armed with a proposal for the design of the monument and its garden, the Committee approached the Indian High Commissioner, Mr. Ramiah Rajagopalan, for assistance to erect this monument.In March 1993 the structural works and the landscaping of the gardens commenced and in August 1996, the bronze sculpture of the Whitby designed by Mr. B. K. Guru arrived in Guyana.Mr. Yesu Persaud unveiled this work of art on May 5, 1997.

A 17-year-old work study student attached to the National Communications Network (NCN) is thankful to be alive after he was almost electrocuted at the Princess Buddy’s Hotel, East Bank Demerara yesterday afternoon.The cable on the right metal bar of the pool which Blade had attached. Reports reaching this newspaper stated that at around 17:45 hrs,Discount NFL Jerseys, Keon Blade of Diamond,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, East Bank Demerara was attaching a cable to a metal bar in the pool at the hotel when he was ‘shocked.’Blade was part of the NCN technical personnel who were making preparations for the video taping of the Guyana Fashion Weekend, which commenced last evening and is scheduled to conclude tomorrow night.According to an eyewitness,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, the management of the hotel ran a power cable in the pool in order to attach it to a speaker.The eyewitness said that while Blade was attaching a cable to the metal bar of the pool to connect it to the camera,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, he was jolted by electricity.“He blacked out for like five minutes and then they rushed him to the Georgetown Public Hospital,Wholesale China Jerseys,” an eyewitness told Kaieteur News.This publication understands from a source at the hospital that Blade suffered no serious injuries, and was ‘up and about’,NFL Jerseys Cheap, while one of the managers of the hotel who accompanied him to the institution refused to tell the doctors what occurred.However, Kaieteur News understands that the management of the hotel has given instructions for the power cable to be removed from the pool with immediate effect.When this newspaper arrived at the scene approximately fifteen minutes after the incident occurred everyone was busy making final preparations for the event, and it seemed as if nothing drastic occurred.

The technical team tasked with recommending the way forward for electricity tariffs in the town of Linden will be commencing soon.This assurance was given by Head of the Presidential Secretariat,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys, Dr. Roger Luncheon yesterday at the Office of the President. He revealed that Cabinet has approved funding and the stage is now set for the team to begin activities.The establishment of the team was agreed to during negotiations between the government and the people of Linden,Authentic NFL Jerseys Cheap, being represented by a team headed by Region 10 Chairman Sharma Solomon,Cheap NFL Authentic Jerseys, in August.Intended electricity tariff increases by Government in the town sparked a protest which prolonged for a month. Three Linden residents were also killed on the first day of the protest.Meanwhile,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, facilities and staffing are also in place for the technical team focusing on the economic situation in Linden.However,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, the chairperson for this team is yet to be appointed.The members will be located at Colgrain House,Cheap Jerseys China, Camp Street.