Archive for: July, 2005

The RoopGroup fiasco

(Stabroek News, Friday, July 29th 2005) No one who saw Christopher Ram’s Plain Talk programme last Sunday could help but be dismayed by the content and tone of the argument between the two invited guests, businessman Peter Ramsaroop and Go-Invest director Geoff Da Silva. The discussion was the denial of a certificate for the RoopGroup’s [...]

Director of Sports denounces Ramsaroop's 'misrepresentations'

(Stabroek News, Wednesday, July 27th 2005) On behalf of the National Sports Commission I would like to categorically denounce the blatant misrepresentations that were published in sections of the press by Mr Peter Ramsaroop, and pledge my unflinching support to the Guyana Table Tennis Association and particularly the young table tennis players. It was reported [...]

Don't Help Us!

It seems a telling sign when government seems to be more willing to publicly squelch investment attempts in Guyana than to work hand-in-hand with those who make valiant efforts to help the country’s failing economy. There are some who have come back home at much personal sacrifice to help Guyana get on its feet. These [...]

A new Economic Ministry – a must

By Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Over the last several months, it has become clear to me that a fundamentally different approach is needed at the macro-economic level from our public sector leaders in Guyana to encourage investment and rebuild our business climate. Much of the energies of our group’s effort have seemingly been stymied by [...]

The Must Vote in 2006: A Blueprint for Voters

Choosing competent leaders has never been a strong attribute for us Guyanese. We have the best of intentions, yet something always seems to obstruct our view of the most qualified candidates until it’s too late. We also have a bad habit of getting caught up in the hype of the moment every time a politician [...]

The Voice of Dissent – A true mark of democracy

The health of any democratic state can be measured by the degree to which its citizens feel free to voice their dissent against the government without fear of punishment or reprisal. Guarantees of free speech, free press and free assembly mean absolutely nothing if the people live in fear of retaliation should they choose to [...]

Ramsaroop launches US$600,000 agri export facility – govt stays away, red tape snarls opening

(Stabroek News, Saturday, July 9th 2005) [Senior Technical Officer, RoopGroup/Cari Air, Ramsundar Bisnauth gives guests a guided tour of the export facility at Land of Canaan yesterday.] Businessman Peter Ramsaroop yesterday launched his state-of-the-art US$600,000 agricultural export facility at land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, but could not set a date for opening as he [...]

Breadbasket of the Caribbean, first steps

By Peter R. Ramsaroop, MBA Many CARICOM leaders have argued forcefully in recent years for the transition of their agricultural sector away from the traditional crops of sugar or rice, given prevailing market conditions, the uneconomic productive capacity of many islands and even Guyana, and the pending reductions in subsidies for these commodities in key [...]

Citizens nixed IMC – Ramsaroop

(Stabroek News, Saturday, July 2nd 2005) Civil society should claim victory over the Interim Management Committee (IMC) proposed by the Ministry of Local Government, civil activist Peter Ramsaroop says. He told Stabroek News last week there was evidence citizens had rejected the proposal. He said that of 50,000 referendum leaflets handed to the general public [...]

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Juan Hernandez, Peter R. Ramsaroop, and Governor Rick Perry of the State of Texas Peter Ramsaroop distributed savings account books to two families Peter Ramsaroop speaking to Guyana’s Youth Roop Campaign Van Peter Ramsaroop receives Busta Trophy and other incentives from (Busta) Robert Selman (2nd right) Max Mohamed, Peter R. Ramsaroop, and Dr. Juan Hernandez

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