Guyana applies to key EU watchdog on natural resources revenues

Guyana has officially applied for membership in the European Union’s Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) which will help in tracking revenues from oil and other natural resources.

Speaking after the submission, Minister of Natural Resources, Trotman noted that Guyana has completed all the requirements for membership, including the establishment of a Multi Stakeholder Group and an agreement on an EITI work plan. He also explained that while oil extraction is not expected to begin until 2020, government is putting fundamentals in place very early. able to access online, he has secured a total of 24 Grade I passes, representing Grade I passes in 23 subjects, including a double award for Agricultural Science, as well as a Grade II pass.

The 2012 Grade Six top student dedicated his fourth year to proving that with determination, consistency and proper planning, managing 20+ subjects could not only be attempted but surmounted. Amsterdam, where a breathalyser test was administered.

A police statement yesterday said that it was found that his blood alcohol level was “exceedingly” above the legal limit.

Sohan was still in custody up to yesterday afternoon.

Monday, August 21, 2017

Warning issued about counterfeit Toyota products

Beharry Automotive Limited (BAL) , the authorised distributor for Toyota parts and lubricants, says that an abundance of imitation Toyota parts and lubricants have entered the market with the Toyota logo and trademark.

In a notice in today’s Sunday Stabroek, BAL said the fakes were exposed after testing.

BAL said that it and Toyota are gathering evidence about the imitation products and are planning to take “stringent action” against all parties involved in importing and wholesaling the counterfeit products.

It said that it should be contacted for information on retailers selling genuine Toyota products.