– Scholars urged to return home and contribute to developing the nation?? ?Even as 12 Guyanese scholars embark on a journey to study in the United Kingdom, they are being urged to return home and direct their skills towards the development of the nation.This was a challenge given by Attorney-at-law and former Chevening Scholar,Wholesale China Jerseys, Gino Persaud, at the reception ceremony for the Chevening awardees held last Thursday.Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders.?The recipients of the programme are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world. Scholarships are offered to overseas students in over 150 countries to study in Britain. Chevening Scholarships offered to Guyanese scholars afford them the opportunity to earn a one year Masters at any UK University.While stressing the importance of returning to develop the country, Persaud noted that many Chevening Scholars no longer live in Guyana.He explained that “some migrated over time (while) others left these shores within an indecent short space of time upon completion of studies.”“A few never came back at all.? Guyana is a developing country with anextraordinary high rate of brain drain.? Many of our graduates and skilled young people leave.? As Chevening Scholars you are expected to make a tangible contribution towards the reduction of the brain drain phenomenon,” Persaud noted.Attorney-at-law, Gino PersaudAs such,Wholesale Jerseys China, he opined that a commitment by a scholar to return to Guyana to serve and work towards national development is also a decision made with ethical considerations and driven by the “moral imperative.”“I wish to throw out to you a few challenges on your return to Guyana.? As Chevening Scholars with newly acquired skills, you will be more equipped than others, with the intellectual capital,Cheap MLB Jerseys Authentic, the authority and the wherewithal to challenge the status quo and make a difference,” he told the awardees.During his remarks, the Director of anti-corruption body, Transparency Institute of Guyana Inc (TIGI) also urged the scholars to hold the new government accountable.“You will now be additional guardians charged with preserving,Jerseys NFL Wholesale, protecting, promoting and improving upon our fledgling and fragile democracy. Stake your claim in this journey of nation building,Cheap Jerseys,” Persaud charged, adding that Guyana needs a new political culture.This year, Guyanese awardees include Tiffany Castello- LLM in International Human Rights Law at Brunel University;? Mark Greene- MSc in Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham;??? Alicia Primo- LLM in Law and Economics at University of Reading;?? Dr. Quincy Jones- MSc in Health Policy,China Jerseys Cheap, Planning and Financing at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine;? Mr. Amir Dillawar- MSc in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems at University of Leeds; Vivianna Critchlow – MSc in Hydrogeology and Water Management at Newcastle University;??? Omattie Madray- MSc. in Conflict, Displacement and Human Security at the University of East London;??? Dinesh Persaud- MSc in Web Technology from the University of Southampton;? Mrs. Abbygale Jeffrey-Alvin- MSc in Cardiology at Canterbury Christ Church University; Ms. Denise Jourdain- MA in Childhood and Youth Studies; Mr. Cleveland Sullivan- MSc in Computing at the University of Dundee and ?Mr. Vishal Persaud- MSc in Energy and the Environment at the University of Leeds.

Two years after an audit uncovered financial irregularities at the University of Guyana,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, Minister of Education,Cheap NHL Adidas Jerseys, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine said that the institution is in a better financial state. The audit was reported to have been conducted by experts from the University of the West Indies,Despite this however,Jerseys From China, the Minister stated that the institution needs to gain financial independence. It is currently exploring options that could possibly create an inflow of money for the University.A self-sufficient University he stated would no longer need government assistance for its upkeep. While he admitted that he had previously stated the institution should be adequately funded by the Government,Wholesale Jerseys USA, he said that it should be capable of generating its own funds.He stated that Government funding of the University would provide it with control over the University and that right should be reserved for the council.In light of the sit in staged by the University of Guyana Senior Staff Association and the University of Guyana Worker’s Union for improved wages,Cheap NFL Jerseys, salaries and benefits for all employees earlier this year, Dr Roopnaraine said that mechanisms must be put in place to ensure that lecturers receive competitive salaries and wages.The Minister also commented on the need for a thorough physical upgrade for the University as only several parts are being worked on at the moment.? The programme currently in place was said to hopefully improve the standards of the University.

Detectives are still trying to locate a male acquaintance of 45 year old Donna Thomas who was found murdered in her home at 6-9 D’Urban and Cross Streets, Werk-en-Rust on Saturday morning.She was found lying in bed in a pool of blood with several stab wounds.Police sources yesterday said that the suspect is a “drug addict” who had several minor brushes with the law.The source said that they have made several checks around Georgetown trying to locate him.One man who was arrested on Saturday is still in custody assisting with investigations.This newspaper was told that relatives of the woman are yet to come forward and identify the body. Kaieteur News was told that although neighbours had given the woman’s name to the police, no blood relative has come forward to verify the information. Several efforts to contact relatives proved futile yesterday.Thomas was once attached to the Professional Guard Service (PGS) and is said to be the mother of three. This newspaper was told that Thomas,Wholesale MLB Jerseys 2018, who hails from Corentyne,Wholesale Hockey Jerseys China, Berbice, had been renting the apartment at D’Urban Street for the past eight months. The woman’s body was discovered by colleagues who went to look for her after she did not turn up for work.It was noted that upon arriving at the woman’s house,nfl jerseys authentic china, the colleagues saw the front door to her apartment ‘slightly opened’.? Several shouts went unanswered and this prompted them to enter the house where they saw her lying on her bed motionless with several apparent stab wounds about her body.The landlord for the apartment,Jerseys NBA Cheap China, Randolph Yaw, said that the woman was living with a drug addict and from time to time they would have arguments. The man said that the last time he heard the woman’s voice was on Friday evening about 23:00h, just before he retired to bed.He said that from information gathered,Wholesale Jerseys USA, the woman collected her wages on Friday. Yaw said that the man with whom Thomas was living asked for money but she refused to give him any.The landlord opined that this may have triggered the man, whose name was given as ‘Anthony’ to commit the act.