Amerindian communities involved and surrounded by mining activities are being exposed to additional information on mining and social ills such as Trafficking in Persons,Discount NFL Jerseys, courtesy of the Guyana Women Miners’ Organization (GWMO).A team headed by Simona Broomes, President of GWMO, recently interacted with miners and residents of Amerindian Communities in 58 Miles Mabura and Demerara River. These outreaches are part of GWMO’s constitution which speaks of enhancing, educating and collaborating with Amerindians.According to Broomes, the organization has about 42 Amerindian members from the various Administrative Regions. They are exposed to the same protection and opportunities offered by GWMO. In fact, GWMO comprises members of all ethnicities and has zero tolerance for discrimination, she emphasized.The task is large and the organization cannot propel change alone so it is looking to collaborate with Amerindian organizations. GWMO is in talks with the Amerindian People’s Association (APA).GWMO’s goal is to educate Amerindians on topical issues such as Human Immuno Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS),Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, Tuberculosis (TB),Cheap NHL Jerseys Online, Trafficking in Persons and Child Labour.Broomes related that interactions with Amerindians in remote communities reveal that they have limited access to pertinent information that could save and improve lives. She explained that in Region One some residents were unaware that there are laws governing Child Labour. In addition, persons were unaware that a person could be prosecuted for Trafficking in Persons.According to Broomes, GWMO will be advocating for better telecommunications in Amerindian communities. She said that in this informed age messages transmitting from one remote area may take days because of the absence of telephones and internet.Provision of adequate healthcare in remote communities is also a concern of GWMO. There needs to be river ambulances and health centres equipped with speedboats for emergencies.She said that recently two captains were tasked with transporting a woman in labour to a health centre. Their hectic journey began in Bartica and ended at Parika where she finally got help.Apparently, all the health posts along the way were closed though it was a little after 15:00 hrs. Broomes stressed that this should not be the situation in those areas since the population in Amerindian communities is increasing.She added that mines offices in the Regions should be equipped to provide similar services that are offered at the head office in Georgetown. Some miners,mlb jerseys china, especially those that are now being established do not always have money to travel to town as such simple services such as map reading should be available at any mines office.In light of the gold mining sector’s contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product,Authentic Jerseys Wholesale, mines offices should be conducive to business transactions. For instance,Wholesale NBA Jerseys, the Puruni Mines Office needs to be manned by managers and have proper facilities to accommodate miners.

– meets with SpeakerCommonwealth Secretary General, Kamalesh Sharma yesterday paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton Scotland.Commonwealth Secretary General, Kamalesh Sharma (L) and Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr. Barton ScotlandSharma visited Dr. Scotland at Parliament Building, Brickdam, Georgetown, and was engaged in a lengthy meeting that was later deemed “very interesting.”During brief comments to the media, Sharma said that the Commonwealth attaches deep importance to the culture of democracy and therefore “it is always a very special moment when the Secretary General goes to the place where the heart of democracy beats.”He told the media that he is very grateful that Dr. Scotland allocated “so much time to advise me of the work here with the rest of his team.”Further, Sharma noted that he gave Dr. Scotland all assurance that partnerships from the Commonwealth Secretariat as well as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will continue. He said that support will go towards working together to strengthen the home of democracy in Guyana.Dr. Scotland literally dropped a line to the media about the meeting, divulging only that discussions were had about the opportunities for strengthening the culture of democracy in Guyana. Dr. Scotland said that it was an “extremely interesting visit.”As is customary,Cheap Jerseys From China, the visit concluded with a tour of the Parliament Chamber where the Secretary-General expressed his admiration for the Chamber’s ceiling, which is considered to be the most artistic and ornate of legislative Chambers in the English-Speaking Caribbean. He also remarked on the statue of Hubert Nathanial Critchlow located in the compound of Parliament.Sharma told the media that he was headed,Wholesale NFL Jerseys China, just after his meeting with Dr. Scotland, to meet with members of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C. He said that he was already briefed that the benches of the opposition in the National Assembly may soon be filled and said that he “looks forward to that moment.”Asked to comment on the delay so far, the Secretary General said,NFL Jerseys Cheap, “it is all part of democracy… but the important point is that every indication is being given now that the list (of candidates) will be released very soon.”Earlier this year,Jerseys NFL China, former President Bharrat Jagdeo headed the Commonwealth Elections Observer Mission to Sri Lanka and outlined several discrepancies in the process.Many in Guyana had opined that the majority of what Jagdeo pointed out to have been going wrong in Sri Lanka, were things that occurred during his watch as Guyana’s President.Sharma was asked yesterday to comment on the fact that Jagdeo, as the Head of Commonwealth Observer Mission condemned things that were not dissimilar to what had occurred in Guyana,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, but he (Sharma) declined to comment.“I do not comment on domestic politics,NFL Jerseys China, but the Secretary General (referring to himself) uses the services of past heads of government to advance the work of democracy and election in order parts of the world. This was done quite frequently and I was pleased when the former president accepted my invitation. (Abena Rockcliffe)

– East Ruimveldt moves forward with countrywide cleanup initiative To many, it’s hard to believe that the neatly gardened Vlissengen Square Promenade of East Ruimveldt, Georgetown,Cheap NFL Jerseys Store, was once a dumpsite enveloped in overgrown shrub and garbage. While some see a pristine site, for 61 year-old Tyron Dorris he sees a ground that was the result of community initiative and months of constant tireless maintenance.As the cleaning craze continues around the country, sections of East Ruimveldt were also seen participating in the effort to beautify the city. Yesterday about 20 residents of the Vlissengen Square section were part of the drive to improve their environment. Among them was Dorris, an avid volunteer with a rake in hand, who has been part of previous community initiatives from as far back as 2008.Veteran community volunteer, Tyrone DorrisThe 61 year-old also started the promenade project with his Vlissengen Square East Ruimveldt Environmental Group (VSEREG).Dorris related that getting the promenade up was not an easy task and that for the city wide initiative to be truly successful maintenance among participants is an imperative.“It is my opinion that cleaning should be done when it is necessary. If the cleaning needs to be done the next day, then the next day cleaning should be done,” related Dorris.He was candid in admitting that he has his reservations on the current cleaning craze that is happening around the country.? While it’s a good initiative, Dorris said that its organisation is not one that lends “longevity” to the maintenance of it, even though people are passionate about it.In the case of his community’s promenade, Dorris recalled that he and the VSEREG group were bombarded with discouragement in the initial phases. According to him, his first proposal for the community cleanup was done with the objective of promoting “togetherness and cooperation”.Vlissengen Square Promenade“The interest in combating the garbage situation forced eight residents around the now promenade to come together and to stop a misdemeanour we had and that was dumping things carelessly,Cheap NFL Jerseys China,” related the community volunteer.He said the group quickly realised that the solution to the problem was not only picking up garbage in the area, since people and animals would soon return to mess up it’s environ. It was then that the group decided to pursue alternative avenues to help sustain the community project.“It wasn’t easy to maintain a clean piece of land,” added Dorris. However, after constantly pursuing various entities’ support, he said that they were lucky to receive the help of the logging company, Demerara Timbers.This was the boost the community group needed to maintain their efforts in beautifying their piece of land. The group subsequently received other forms of sponsorship, in the form of plants,Cheap Jerseys Store, weed whackers and funding, to assist in their efforts.According to Dorris,Authentic NBA T-shirts Canada, these gestures in assistance were vital in providing the necessary tools for maintaining the new promenade. “Maintenance has to be observed on a frequent basis. Everyday some attention, no matter how small, must be given,” Dorris said.From his experiences, Dorris advised that for similar projects to be successful throughout Georgetown, massive work should be done at least every two weeks, with minor works conducted every week on any given site.Additionally,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Dorris was of the opinion that for the countrywide cleanup to achieve its objectives it is the roll of the government to provide the necessary support and organisation to the citizens for it to continue. He said that it’s the government’s responsibility to have a structure which would continue to mobilise the public and keep the city clean.“The government has to initiate a strategy of encouragement… if they could find a way to urge people to want to see the place clean then that is the right move,” said Dorris.On a more communal level, Dorris added that by transforming the eyesore into a picturesque public space,Cheap NFL Jerseys Online, his group is taking a position that will motivate others in the area to corporate for a better community.