Addressing the issue of poverty is without a doubt one that requires financing. And Guyana is slated to play a key role when the third Conference for Financing for Development is held in Ethiopia in the New Year.Speaking at a recent press conference, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, said that Guyana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador George Talbot, was appointed to serve as Co-Facilitator for the preparation for the Conference.Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carolyn Rodrigues-BirkettAccording to Rodrigues-Birkett, “This is not only a prestigious appointment which will see Guyana Co-Facilitating with Norway, but this is important for Guyana and the Region and small developing states as well, because financing for development is on the top of the agenda if we are going to rid this world of poverty and actually make it a more equitable one.”She therefore noted that Guyana through Ambassador Talbot, and by extension Caricom,Air Max 1 Atmos, will be required to play an important role in the lead-up to the meeting.Another appointment of importance that was amplified by the Foreign Affairs Minister was that of the appointment of Ambassador to Brussels, Dr. Patrick Gomes,Kurt Warner Cardinals Jersey, to the position of Secretary General for the African-Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group. This Group was one born in Guyana and according to Rodrigues-Birkett, “I am very pleased that the Foreign (Affairs) Minister at the time, Sir Shridath Ramphal, is still with us to see that Guyana has ascended to the helm of this organisation, which he played an important part in establishing just under 40 years ago.”Ambassador Gomes is slated to take up his appointment in March 2015.This therefore will prompt the appointment of a new Ambassador to Brussels in the New Year as well, Rodrigues-Birkett intimated.“We know that Ambassador Gomes will not only do Guyana proud, but the Caribbean and the ACP Group as a whole. I have seen the respect accorded to him by his colleagues and my colleagues at the ministerial level, and this augurs well for him commencing his duty as Secretary General,” said the Foreign Affairs Minister.She went on to disclose too that Guyana has identified a candidate for the position of Assistant Secretary General for the Organisation of America States (OAS) in the person of Ambassador to Mexico,Cheap NFL Jerseys, Bayney Karran. An election for the appointment of the most suitable candidate will be held on March 18,NBA Jerseys China, 2015.Meanwhile, Rodrigues-Birkett in speaking of Guyana advocacy efforts, disclosed that sustained efforts will be made to pursue advocacy in a number of areas, including Security Council reform. According to her, Guyana’s position in this regard is that the permanent and non-permanent membership should be expanded. In fact she noted that this is a subject that the UN has been engaging for a number of years, even as she pointed out that “some people have been pessimistic that we would have reform in our lifetime; some people will be glad that we remain pessimistic so that nothing changes, but we will continue to work with like-minded countries to see that there is reform.”According to Rodrigues-Birkett,Cheap Jerseys, “you cannot have a body like the United Nations Security Council without some sort of democracy there…”Also, the Minister said, Guyana will continue to be a part of the advocacy for the erection of the permanent memorial at the UN to honour the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. And this move is particularly important at this point, as according to the Minister “this is very, very important,Wholesale China Jerseys, especially for Caricom, as we seek reparations for slavery and indigenous genocide.”Guyana has already provided a contribution of US$5,000 and another equal sum has been approved by Cabinet towards reparation as well, according to Rodrigues-Birkett, who went on to note that “we will continue to support (this).”

–?? ? party sees act as hooliganism? ?After a billboard with a portrait of People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Presidential candidate Donald Ramotar came crashing down near Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, on Wednesday, last, the PPP issued a statement yesterday indicating that the party had received reports of a gang of about three to four persons who were in the Kitty area also on the said Wednesday defacing billboards, removing posters and scrolls between the hours of 18:30 and 19:00 hrs.According to the party, reports further reveal that the group proceeded to a certain part of the East Bank of Demerara where similar acts were conducted.Two of the posters (at centre) that were defaced“The group seems very organized,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, limited in number but centrally directed in terms of targeting PPP/C campaign materials. The People’s Progressive Party/Civic wishes to bring to the public’s attention a very disturbing incident and expresses our strongest condemnation against what seems to be a new trend as we proceed closer to the upcoming Election Day, 2011.”The statement continued. “These forms of advertisements have all been conveying positive messages in keeping with the theme of our campaign and the qualities of our presidential candidate. This is a normal and expected form of campaigning and complements our other forms of advertising via the print and electronic media or the internet including social networks such as Facebook and Twitter…. What is also strange is the fact that apart from the timing of these brazen acts, such actions in Kitty took place a short distance from the Kitty Police station.”It was also disclosed that throughout the country, with permission, volunteers have been erecting PPP/C billboards, posters and scrolls and other forms of public advertisements as it relates to the elections.The party says that it considers the damage of the party materials as an act of hooliganism and not befitting the standards that Guyanese deserve and want during this elections period.“Their objection will not help to foster an environment of peaceful,Wholesale China Jerseys, free and fair elections… In fact, it certainly suggests lack of commitment on their part that is short of free, fair and very civil elections.”According to the PPP/C, the party will continue to bring such type of behavior to the attention of GECOM, the Election Observers and all others concerned. In addition,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, the party will be dispatching a formal letter to the Chairman of GECOM Steve Surujbally of the development, which will be copied to the Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene.Meanwhile,Wholesale Jerseys China, the PPP/C noted that such development comes on the heels of efforts to intimidate, antagonize and to seek confrontation with the party supporters at several of its public meetings,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, “one of which was at Enterprise; whereby persons were given alcohol, bussed to the area by known executives of the opposition to create tension…. The PPP/C reaffirms that it will not condone or tolerate any of our supporters’ engaging in such behaviour…. We also call on Guyana Police Force to step up its vigilance as these acts were being carried out during the evening, where our supporters were told not to confront these very provocative acts.”The party noted that such incidents have seen hundreds of new volunteers turning up at the party’s offices countrywide not only to render support to the campaign but also to ensure that a climate of peace,Jerseys Authentic Stitched, civility and proper conduct is maintained. The party has already moved to restore the materials which were damaged.

EBD four-lane highway…Members of the Multi-Stakeholder Committee on the construction of the East Bank Demerara four-lane highway participated in a workshop to re-enforce their roles and responsibilities on the specific way the committee will implement its mandate.The training session was held yesterday at the Duke Lodge,Brian Campbell Jersey, Georgetown.According to Rabindranauth Chandarpal, Chief Transport Planning Officer of the Ministry of Public Works,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys, one of the main functions of the committee is to represent views of their various stakeholders,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, throughout the implementation process to ensure each stakeholder has a voice.Some of the members of the committee comprise large and small businesses located along the project road; vendors and taxi drivers at the temporary Diamond Car Park; various government agencies; and other organizations.Chandarpal emphasised that the committee does not replace the voice of the general public but assists in ensuring that public feedback is a regular and continuous part of the project execution.It was noted that the committee has to ensure that the Social Engagement Plan prepared by an independent consultant and accepted by the Ministry is followed. This plan is prepared from consultations held with the stakeholders.It outlines specific and direct measures to be employed by the Ministry and the yet to be hired supervision team and contractor,Air Max 90 Black Leather, with regards to the environment and social safeguards of the project.For instance,Cheap NFL Jerseys, the plan outlines the types and frequency of public meetings to be held throughout the project.“As part of the implementation of this project the Ministry and the Inter-American Development Bank have committed to a series of environmental and social safeguards. The safeguards are aimed at ensuring that all stakeholders maximise benefits from the project and are protected from any possible negative impact as far as possible,Wholesale Jerseys,” Chandarpal stated.He asserted that one of the mechanisms for attaining this is the formation of the Multi-Stakeholder Committee. The committee was formed after a series of national and local consultations.