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Time to Move Forward(0)
May 31, 2009
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
INTRODUCTION:
President Jagdeo said last week that Guyana cannot claim to be a democracy and not have held Local Government Elections after so many years. What is actually funny about this statement is that the PPP has been in power since 1992 and the last time we had local elections was [...]
Alternative energy – Fuel on the rise again
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
INTRODUCTION:
Recognition is given to those who have done remarkable or outstanding work. Our President is getting recognition for something about our nation’s forest. None of us are aware of what really is the big deal. Our forests are being cut down by big companies, while concessions are taken away from [...]
Job losses – A need to retool
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
INTRODUCTION:
Job losses are building around our nation, especially in the manufacturing and export areas. We have always struggled with manufacturing due to the high cost of energy. As a nation, we have not focused any on reducing our energy cost by implementing alternative solutions such as wind power.
Recently this newspaper [...]
RAIN AND RELOCATE
Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA
Chairman, Vision Guyana
INTRODUCTION:
Special thanks to all Mothers for their contributions to our nation.
This week, CARICOM officials were in discussions on the region’s position on climate change and global warming. Given the scare of the flooding in April and with May/June rains here, it is time to analyze the impact of new weather [...]
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- Redefining the way we think
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- The other side of this “integrity” thing
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