By Peter R. Ramsaroop The current political climate in our nation, makes it ripe for change. We, the people want change, we want it desperately, but we are still not sure what kind of change it is we want or even how to attain that change. Historically, when the people of a nation demand change [...]
Oct 30 2005 | Posted in
Leadership |
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By Nicosia Smith (Stabroek News, Friday, October 28th 2005) Stung by what it says was a dragged-out certification process RoopGroup’s much vaunted fruit processing plans will remain on hold and the company is now concentrating on a pepper sauce line and its chips. CEO, Peter Ramsaroop of RoopGroup/CariAir in an interview with Stabroek Business on [...]
Oct 28 2005 | Posted in
Ventures |
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By Peter Ramsaroop Hurricane Katrina is a perfect example of the consequences of an ill-prepared response system. The citizens of New Orleans were first victims of a natural disaster, and then they were made to suffer again as victims of the government agency charged to respond to such disasters, but which unscrupulously ignored all of [...]
Oct 23 2005 | Posted in
Politics |
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by Peter R. Ramsaroop For several decades there have been two significant forces to be reckoned with in Guyana – the PNC and the PPP. Often with a note of indifference and very little regard for the people, these two forces have decided the fate of hundreds of thousands of Guyanese and more times than [...]
Oct 16 2005 | Posted in
Politics |
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By Peter R. Ramsaroop This column explores initiatives to improve the business climate of our nation and make Guyana Open for Business a reality. Picture this, a wide array of retail stores, restaurants and specialty shops in an aesthetically pleasing fixed location that would draw thousands of patrons from all over the country and visitors [...]
Oct 14 2005 | Posted in
Economics |
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by Peter Ramsaroop Lately there has been much ado about the privatisation of Guyana ‘s government-owned media. Politicians and commentators alike are saying it is time this democratic nation finally does away with one of the last vestiges of autocratic rule that remain from the years of dictatorship. This past week we celebrated another year [...]
Oct 9 2005 | Posted in
Civil Society |
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(Stabroek News, Sunday, October 2nd 2005) [The victorious national football team just after brushing aside Dominica 3-0 at the MSC ground.] Anthony ‘Awo’ Abrams, Elroy Parks and Kanata Mannings will be presented with spanking new pairs of football boots compliments of businessman/civil activist Peter Ramsaroop. The trio scored a goal each to help Guyana to [...]
Oct 2 2005 | Posted in
Sports |
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by Peter R. Ramsaroop The GuyExpo is over for another year. The booths have been packed up, the food has all been eaten and the vendors have all gone home. There can be no doubt that this Expo was a success. The business owners of our country were on proud display – and we certainly [...]
Oct 2 2005 | Posted in
Economics |
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