Activist and chartered accountant, Christopher Ram,Cheap NFL Jerseys, has blasted the government over what he calls the “secrecy” involving the planned Amaila Falls Hydro Electricity project that is slated to cost up to US$700 million.“This government has been guilty of no truth, half truths and distortions” with regard to the project,Air Max 1 Atmos For Sale, Ram said in a recent interview.Ram wondered who was ultimately responsible for making the decisions regarding the project, saying that whoever is,Cheap Jerseys Online, could not be patriotic or interested in the development of Guyana.“One has to wonder if they are interested in their own personal development, the development of their pockets and those who are their supporters and friends,Cheap China Jerseys,” he stated.Ram has blasted the government for not being forthright in dispending information to the public.“I believe the government has a duty to consult and inform people in matters affecting their welfare and their future,” he declared.He said that it seems that “it is only when their backs are against the wall” and “when secrecy is no longer an option” that this government ever opens its mouth.Ram has challenged a statement by Prime Minister Samuel Hinds that the original Amaila Falls Hydro Project developer, Makeshwar ‘Fip’ Motilall,NFL Cheap Jerseys, spent an estimated US$5M for works on the project before he handed over the licence to the current developer Sithe Global.Ram, also an Attorney-at-law, said that Motilall’s financial record does not reflect the expense the Prime Minister talks about.A senior executive of Sithe Global has said that Motilall would be entitled to compensation for passing on the licence.Motilall was in possession of a licence to develop the hydro project for 13 years, and when he finally realised the project was too much for him to handle, he agreed for the government to hand the licence with some amendments to Sithe Global, Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr Roger Luncheon indicated last week.“Government…has a duty to ensure that those salesmen and opportunists who come to our country to take advantage of our gullibility are guarded against,” Ram stated.In the case of Amaila Falls, Ram said that it appears as if the government “colluded and collided” with Mr Motilall for in excess of 13 years “during which he has been holding this country to ransom” over the hydro electrification. “(It is) as though there was no one else in the world” the government could have been talking to, to develop Amaila Falls.In addition, Ram is charging that while the duty of a government must be first and foremost to ensure laws of the land are scrupulously followed, in this case the laws have been “violated and not complied with.”Less than six months after Motilall realised he could no longer develop the Amaila Falls Hydro Project and agreed to have the licence granted to Sithe Global (October, 2009), Government handed him a US$15.4 million contract to build roads and bridges leading to the project site.Ram fears that the problems associated with the project would redound to Guyanese in that electricity would be no cheaper than it is now and that this would only come decades later when billions upon billions of dollars are paid off and the assets revert to the government.The government announced the award of the contract to Motilall on March 26, 2010.Synergy Holdings was given the first notice to proceed on October 5 last year for some sections of the road, while the green light for the other section through virgin rainforest was given on January 11, this year.Those bidding for the contracts were asked to provide their experience in similar large scale projects together with references and credentials, and detail the equipment he owns and would require to carry out the project.Synergy Holdings has come under the radar over its experience in building roads and its ability to carry out the project. The company’s contract is for the upgrade of approximately 85 kilometers of existing roadway and the design and construction of approximately 110 kilometers of new road.The works also include building bridges across the Essequibo and Kuribrong rivers.In addition,Wholesale NFL Jerseys China, the contract takes into account clearing the way for the installation of a 65-kilometre transmission line. The Amaila Falls hydro-project is now expected to supply 165-megawatts of electricity to the country and this will significantly free up resources used to buy fuel to generate electricity.The Amaila site is located on the Kuribrong River, a tributary of the Potaro River in west central Guyana.

…businessman,Nike Huarache Shoes For Sale, staff abandon operation ?Thousands of gallons of illegal fuel were seized when the Guyana Energy Agency swooped down on a Mahaica property,Cheap Jerseys Store, on Monday.The operation that was carried out on Monday by the Guyana Revenue Authority? anti smuggling section and marine operations unit which swooped down the property at Mahaica Old Road.? Harrilall Motilall aka Ginga Harry owns the property.While no one can point any fingers,Cheap China Jerseys, according to sources close to the investigation,Adidas Nmd r1 Pink, the property owner apparently got wind of the impending operation before it happened and fled the location. His staff did likewise.The source said that efforts were made to dump the illegal fuel because when officers arrived at the location they found fuel being pumped from one of the tanks into the Mahaica Creek.The location was secured by heavily armed Law Enforcement Officers until Guyana Energy Agency technicians arrived at the location. The entire operation was based on a tipoff.According to reports from officials of the GEA,Jerseys NFL Cheap, the property is fortified with concrete fencing and steel doors that are more than 20 feet high.After the team eventually gained entry,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, field tests were conducted by GEA and it was found that the fuel in the tanks did not meet the marking requirements and as such the fuel was deemed illegal.In the end thousands of gallons of fuel and other apparatus used for fuel were seized by the GRA Law Enforcement Officers.Harrilall Motilall of Mahaica was charged in 2014 for shooting at Law Enforcement Officers.

Coast Guard Commander Godfrey GeorgeThe Guyana Defence Force coast guard is doing well. It is getting good results for this year despite not having the financial resources and the best modern equipment to cover the area.Coast guard commander, Godfrey George,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, in a recent interview, said that his unit has experienced several breakthroughs that have thwarted illegal fishing and illegal fuel trade in recent times, in local waters.Speaking of financial setbacks, he repeated that the current army resources “are in no way relevant to the kind of operation areas that we are required to operate in today’s environment.”Though he did not recall any of his unit’s recent exploits,Cheap Jerseys, the commander said,Paul Kariya Ducks Throwback Jersey, “We have been performing our duties and we have been yielding results.”In 2007 the unit’s patrols intercepted several vessels trading illegally and fishing in local waters.While not committing himself to statements that vessels used to patrol the local waterways are inadequate,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, Commander George said that he would not relate limited amount of resources to his unit as it has been “stepping up to plate with official activities when called upon.”However, this does not help in the execution of the unit’s functions, the commander said,NFL Jerseys Supply, but he could not say if this concern has been represented to the authorities. He did opine that it is common knowledge that the resources are not compatible when one looks at the area to be covered.The Commander told this publication that his unit is very active, mostly in the North West and the Pomeroon, for the year and thus far “tremendous amount of illegal activities” are occurring particularly in the northwest area.Recently, a GDF coast guard patrol was caught in a shootout with an alleged pirate vessel at Morawhanna, North West District. The commander said,Discount NFL Jerseys, “They opened fire on us and we returned fire.”The Coast Guard commander hailed the recent signing of the $130m contract between the Guyana Defence Force and the Brazilian company for the overhauling of the engines of battleship Essequibo as a move in the right direction for the army and Guyana.He said, too, that once the overhaul is completed and the ship is back in operation “it’s gonna be a wonderful opportunity for us [coastguard] to get back out there patrolling the exclusive economic zone.”He said with the GDFS Essequibo would be able to cover a wider area. (Mondale Smith)