Archive for August, 2008
Demand 16% pay increase – Why?
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
INTRODUCTION:
Anyone working for the government should demand a minimum of 20% pay increase. I will explore the reasons why in this column.
We all are feeling the pinch of the cost of living increases and the fact is that our government has the ability to assist in reducing the burden [...]
Spin Cycle – Projects lost in paperwork
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
INTRODUCTION
With Guyana’s huge Agricultural, Mineral, and Water opportunities, an engine of growth can be created with massive job creation for Guyanese at home and the Diaspora. There is an urgent need for our Government to implement bold initiatives without further delay.
The cost of lost opportunity is high. It seems like once projects [...]
Fixing the supply chain
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
INTRODUCTION
Supply chain or logistics network is the system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer.
Supply chain activities transform natural resources, raw materials and components into a finished product that is delivered to the end customer.
We struggle locally in getting our [...]
The “Roop” Economic Corner…Agriculture – Let’s look South for help
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
INTRODUCTION:
Brazil, Guyana’s next door neighbour, once again hit the world news this week with their massive investment in agriculture.
They have embarked on a quiet revolution to maximize their economic wellbeing through agriculture, with active support to their family-run farms, in their huge agricultural areas, with a superb climate, to enable [...]
The “Roop” Economic Corner…The today – need for technology infusion
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
INTRODUCTION:
Businesses today are more complex than ever. Many different issues and challenges face employees and business owners alike – from catastrophic natural events, to globalization, to the impacts of global terrorism. These challenges often overwhelm the individual and the company looking to compete for a piece of the pie.
In Guyana, we continue [...]
Big Impact Project
- Jobs, Jobs and Jobs needed
INTRODUCTION:
We need to get past our thinking that the small initiatives by the government will make any difference in creating an environment where we can create wealth and move up one level more than we are today.
I am amazed that those in authority can keep doling out our hard-earned [...]
DISAPPOINTED: Why no talk on VAT or TAX reductions?
INTRODUCTION:
As I listened to the speeches at the 29th PPP Congress, I was extremely disappointed that no one addressed the heavy tax burden that they have placed on us as citizens. There was no sympathy for us the consumers on the rise of cost of living.
There was no discussion on reducing the VAT from [...]
Diversify our Economy – “Let us start nah”
INTRODUCTION:
This weekend, at the PPP Congress, I was impressed with speaker Donald Ramotar who is unknown for his economic view, but who spoke about economic diversification, while the President spoke only about his achievements in passing parliamentary Bills instead of measuring his success on whether or not we were better off in our pocket books [...]
“You, the Boss”
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
INTRODUCTION:
My focus today shifts from macro/micro-economic policies to some basic elements of starting a business or entrepreneurship.
I receive at least five phone calls a week from young entrepreneurs asking for me to meet with them on a great idea they have and if I can help with capital.
My answer now has become [...]
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