Among the biggest highlights of the fourth International Building Exposition, will be government’s unveiling of ‘Silica City’, a housing development project targeting the Soesdyke/Linden Highway. With lands no longer available on the East Coast of Demerara, and the space on the East Bank of Demerara running out, the focus is on further south along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.Yesterday, construction was in full swing at the National Stadium, Providence, with trucks weaving their way among harried workers and tents.A display of the proposed ‘Silica City’ that government will be showcasing this weekend.Three model homes, including an eye-catching $19M model home that the Housing Ministry will soon be offering as part of its ‘turn-key’ homes, will also be on display.In addition to the commercial banks and the New Building Society, companies from Venezuela, Suriname, Trinidad, the US and China will be participating. So will block makers,Cheap NFL Jerseys, hardware suppliers and private developers.Slings of cements will be given away nightly with the Housing Ministry standing by to talk to visitors on their applications and options.And there’s something else we shouldn’t forget.For years, it had been a popular building material. Harder than the concrete blocks and fire resistant, the red colour clay bricks for some had no competitors. But then the company that manufactured it, a clay brick factory located in Canal Number Two, West Bank Demerara, closed its doors.Today, more than 90% of the homes being built are from concrete blocks. But one company is determined to reintroduce the use of the red bricks.Ansa McAl, a Trinidad-owned company, is one of the 100-plus sponsors and exhibitors that will be showcasing its Abel Clay Blocks. While they are not made in Guyana, the company is hoping the blocks take off in a big way.With the construction industry and housing boom, the expo has become an opportunity for homeowners and would-be ones to see some of the many new building materials on the market and even strike a deal.From tips on how to mix cement to types of gutters to the model homes available from private developers, the exhibition has been growing.Exhibitors were working round the clock to be ready for today’s opening of the fourth annual International Building Expo.Last year, construction giant,Cheap Soccer Jerseys, B.K. International, introduced a tile made of wood waste and other materials. Deckings and even locally-made concrete bricks were fielded at the show.According to Andre Ally, an official of the Housing Ministry team that has been organizing the event, this year, exhibitors are keeping a number of surprises close to their chest.“We know that there will be giveaways and a host of other things for persons visiting. Obviously one has to be there from tomorrow (today) to experience these.”Another company, Sunshine Villas, will be introducing street lights that are powered by solar energy.According to Ally,Cheap Jerseys For Wholesale, one of the highlights of the expo will also be a demonstration by a local company, Fix It Hardware, which will be demonstrating its line of tools for homeowners who want to embark on the do-it-yourself projects.“We have seen a surge in registration for exhibitors within the last week and more booth space had to be earmarked.”For the first quarter this year,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, over 3,400 borrowers accessed mortgages in excess of $9.3B from the banks and NBS. At the end of the first quarter, commercial banks lent in excess of $163.5B, about $2B more than last year.Last year, almost 8,NFL Jerseys Wholesale,000 house lots were distributed – a 22 per cent increase over the targeted 6,500. Some 4,177 titles were also distributed with over $3.3B plugged in developing new infrastructures along the East Bank of Demerara.The three-day event ends on Sunday. (Leonard Gildarie)

Thirty-three Peace Corps trainees have arrived in Guyana, and represent the 21st batch to come to Guyana since 1995.The volunteers will be involved in an eight-week Pre-Service Training focused on providing trainees with opportunities and experience which would enable them to function effectively in the project areas of Community Health Education and Community Education Promotion.They will also receive instruction on how to integrate easily into the Guyanese society,Cheap Jordan Shoes For Sale, while being responsible for their personal health and safety. In addition,Cheap NHL Jerseys China, they will be taught Peace Corps policies and procedures to enhance their field work.From 1966 until 1971,NFL Jerseys From China, more than 160 Peace Corps volunteers served in Guyana.In 1993, then President,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, the late Dr Cheddi Jagan, invited the Peace Corps to start sending volunteers to Guyana again.The first batch came in 1995,NFL Jerseys China Online, and since then more than 450 American volunteers have served here.They typically serve for a two-year period.The Peace Corps was created by the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy in March 1961 to provide human resource and technical assistance to developing countries that request this kind of support.

The owner of Pet Boy Liquor Store,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, Mahendra Jagbandhan,Cheap Air Max Tn Shoes, was yesterday freed of a charge accusing him of exhibiting threatening behaviour on January 28,Nike NFL Jerseys China, 2009.According to Jagbandhan, an undisclosed sum of money was owed to his business by the owner of Survival Supermarket,Wholesale Jerseys, Goberdhan Arjune, who had procured a quantity of drinks. “He (Arjune) had taken some drinks from me and did not pay for them,” said Jagbandhan.Because of the non-payment, Jagbandhan said that he went to the Survival Supermarket on Vlissengen Road and demanded his money.Arjune, in the wake of this approach, apparently proceeded to the Kitty Police Station and made a report that Jagbandhan had threatened him.Jagbandhan was charged on January 28.When the matter was called on March 5, Arjune told the court that he had to leave the country and would not be able to keep the next court assignment.When the matter was called in court yesterday,Cheap Football Jerseys, Chief Magistrate (ag) Melissa Roberson-Ogle dismissed the case.While Jagbandhan said that he is happy that the case was dismissed, he lamented the time wasted and the money he had to spend to employ the services of a lawyer.“It was an unfortunate waste of time,” said Jagbandhan, “all because he (Arjune) did not pay me.”

An 18 year old who was locked up at the Central police station by ranks of the Joint Services for over 18 hrs without being given food,Cheap NFL Jerseys, water or even allowed a phone call is set to seek redress through the High Court. Prominent Attorney at law Mursaline Bacchus has dispatched a notice to the Attorney General that he intends to file a constitutional motion seeking remedy in the high court of Guyana for his client Rawle Carter who was wrongfully arrested and imprisoned by members of the Joint services.In the notice addressed to the Attorney General of Guyana At 95 Carmichael Street North Cummingsburg Georgetown, the Attorney General has approximately one month upon receipt of the said notice to respond or settle the matter,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys, failing which the attorney will move to the Supreme Court of Judicature of Guyana for damages for trespass to the person, it further stated that? for that on the 19th day of June 2011 a member of the Guyana Police Force unlawfully arrested his client at Cumberland East Canje Berbice and imprisoned him at Central Police station lock-up until the 20th of June.The young man who has never been involved in a police story and some others were picked up by a joint services patrol? on the evening of Sunday 19th whilst on his way home on his bicycle before being dumped into a police pickup and thrown into the lock ups. He was never told why he was arrested until they were at the station, where they were told they were arrested for rape allegations.?? His request for a phone call was met with a series of expletives.? He was booked and placed in the lock ups with the others. They were subsequently taken out and told to take off their clothes, where they were checked for marks,Nike Air Force One Shoes For Sale, and or tattoos before being thrown back into the lock ups.Sometime around Midday on Monday they were again taken out of the lock up and questioned. They were never read their rights (about having a lawyer,Cheap Jerseys From China, their parents or the right to remain silent). After the statement they were again placed into the lockups. All the time they were not given any food, water or allowed a phone call. His relatives had no clue where he was. Around twilight on Monday they were escorted out of the lock ups again where they were questioned once more,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, after which they were told to go home and return on Wednesday.At the station on Wednesday, accompanied by his mother, they met a senior officer .They were told that the matter was finished and the officer apologized on behalf of the Guyana police force for the tardiness of the ranks on duty and for not being allowed a phone call.