By Jarryl BryanTen years after the preliminary closure of OMAI gold mines, the largest ever gold mine in Guyana, the impending mid-2015 opening of the Guyana Gold Fields’ Aurora? mine is promising to dwarf OMAI in size, according to the Guyana Gold and Diamond Mining Association (GGDMA).The GGDMA attested to being satisfied that work, which is at an estimated 85 percent completion, was proceeding according to International best practices.Visiting TeamThe Commission, which visited the mine in August 2014, has also lauded the construction already covered, declaring it as “enormous and astounding.” According to the GGDMA, their visit was in keeping with their oversight of the mining sector and to also serve as a forum to address certain issues of concern.According to observations by the GGMC, it was observed that renovation works were being conducted at the Aurora Airstrip. In addition, the base camp was relocated in order to accommodate preparation works for protective dikes between the Cuyuni River and the pit mining areas.It was also observed that rushing, milling, mineral separation and cyanide plant infrastructures were already assembled and the tailings management area was also nearing completion, with the pipelines already in place.At the time of the visit,Cheap NFL Jerseys, the electrical power generation equipment and distribution network were being installed with the supporting fuel storage systems being fabricated on-site.storage and fuel tanks, feeder system, power generation, conveyor system, mill and processingThe visiting delegation was allowed access to every facet of the construction,Cheap Wholesale Jerseys, with explanations and rationale proffered for the various designs and best practices. Guyana Gold fields are on target for the estimated completion of construction of the mine in June 2015 with mining operations commencing in early July 2015.Projected benefits of Guyana Gold Fields on economyThe Mining sector has continuously contributed to the national economy and the development of Guyana. The development and progress of the mining sector after the closure of OMAI in 2005, was as a direct result of the performance of the small and medium scale gold mining operations which declared a record 438,645 and 481,Cheap Nike Air Max 90 Online,103 ounces of gold in 2012 and 2013 respectively. Gold declarations have continuously increased from 2003 to 2013 until the low price of gold impacted on the sector.Workers AccommodationThe Commission has always sought to work in the best interest of all miners and the sector. In this regard, a commitment was made to continue working with GGDMA to assist small miners in the adoption of new technologies to increase gold recoveries while phasing out the use of mercury. According to the GGDMA, these initiatives will be supported by the Commission and a sum of GYD$1 Billion has been earmarked to assist the processes which are even more critical given the low gold recovery rate, high cost of production and current low price of gold.In this regard, the Chairman of the GGMC has reportedly extended an invitation to the Goldfields to participate in a Mercury Free and Improved Gold Recovery Workshop which the Commission has planned in June, 2015.? This would ensure a forum for the dissemination of expertise and knowledge by the Goldfield’s consultants in the area of recovery technologies.For the large scale mining operations set to come on stream, the Commission has worked in order to foster and promote relationships between Goldfields and entities/Ministries of the Government to ensure that undue delays are not experienced,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, that could jeopardize the mining project. Interventions were made after requests by Goldfields,Deion Sanders Falcons Jersey UK, who were experiencing lengthy delays which would have impacted on the timeline for completion. The company expressed its appreciation for the intervention of the Commission and the Ministry to avoid and/or minimize such delays.According to the Commission, the importance of the bringing the Goldfields Aurora mines on stream cannot be overstated since the sector can benefit from the estimated proved reserves of approximately 3.29 million ounces of gold over an estimated mine life of 17 years. They also stated that the gold production and declaration will be a tremendous boost to the mining sector and greatly benefit the nation as a whole. The sector will also benefit from the royalties that will be paid on production, in addition to eligible corporation tax payments. Further, the importance of the transfer of technology and international best practices to Guyanese and other mining operations,<a href="http:/

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Mr. Christopher Thompson of Sentinel Security Inc. has been elected the new President of the Guyana Association of Private Security Organizations (GAPSO).Newly elected GAPSO President,Wholesale Jerseys Cheap, Christopher ThompsonAt a special meeting held last Thursday, October 27,Nike Free Run Shoes On Sale, 2016, GAPSO elected a new Executive Committee to oversee the business of the Association for the next two years.The Body unanimously elected Thompson for the post of President; he formerly held the position of Secretary.During his acceptance speech,wholesale jerseys, the newly elected President thanked the gathering for their confidence and support while outlining his vision to provide direction and leadership to the association, building on the vision of the founding fathers. He expressed his interest to improve the roles of GAPSO,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, including having amendments made to the Private Security Act, providing ongoing training opportunities, expanding its membership base and greater cooperation with the Guyana Police Force.Meanwhile, Mr. Whittington Braithwaite of SSAMS was elected Vice President and former Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ghalee Khan, of Integrated Security Services Inc. was elected Secretary.Treasurer Mr. Clyde Layne of Massy Group of Companies was reappointed.Four executive members have also been elected. They are: Mr. Johnny Mortley of Guyoil, Mr. Lester Elliot of Kalibur Security,China Jerseys Free Shipping, Mr. Francis Nwaneri of GNIC and SSAMS’ Mr. Nicholas Braithwaite, who was nominated the new Public Relations Officer.The Executive body will hold its first meeting over the coming weeks to chart the strategies for the years ahead.GAPSO is the leading professional association of private security practitioners in Guyana, promoting the highest standards through advocacy, collaboration, education,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, and the promotion of high ethical standards in the operation and management of security services within Guyana. Its members represent virtually every industry in the private sector, and organizations of all sizes.

…denounces claims as speculative, frivolous and vexatious?Clive Lloyd,NFL Jerseys Outlet, former Guyana and West Indies Test Captain, has moved to the courts to challenge a $9M lawsuit filed against him by a contractor Kailie Ramjohn who had sued for breach of contract.Clive ‘Super Cat’ LloydRamjohn is claiming $9,556,798 as money being an amount due,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, owing and payable by Lloyd for the construction work done on a two-flat apartment complex at Lot 150, Crown Street, Georgetown.The Plaintiff claims that he entered into the contract to construct a new two-flat residential apartment building for $35 million.Ramjohn is of the view that during the process of the construction, Lloyd ordered,Cheap Adidas Hockey Jerseys, authorized and approved additional works to be done on the building.These included works that were excluded from the contract that formed the total cost to complete the project.In the end the final cost was $45 million. Ramjohn claimed that he only received $36.9 million.Lloyd in a writ filed by his power of attorney, Ronald Austin, is denying the claims made by Ramjohn adding that the contract price for the complete works set out in the contractdated November 27,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, 2006, is for the sum of $35M and not $45M as is claimed by the plaintiff.The legal document filed by Lloyd denies that he or his power of attorney,Air Max 97 Wholesale, Austin, ordered any additional work or upgrades to be done as alleged by the plaintiff.According to the legal document filed by Lloyd, at the time the building in question was handed over to him,Air Max 97 Undefeated Green, Ramjohn made no demand for payment for additional work or upgrades or for variation of the written contract.It was pointed out that Ramjohn’s demand came at a subsequent date. “The plaintiff’s claim is speculative, frivolous and vexatious and an abuse of the process of the Court and should be dismissed with costs,” according to Lloyd.