Latest update September 7th, 2024 12:46 AM
Oct 24, 2013 News
Head of the Presidential Secretariat, Dr. Roger Luncheon, said that Government has made no decision to acquire the Trinidadian vessel which is currently anchored off Parika Beach, East Bank Essequibo.
According to Luncheon the main interest of persons “who brought” the vessel to Guyana was to have Government acquire it. He said that as of yesterday government has done nothing in this regard.
The vessel, which was reportedly purchased in Trinidad for scrap, has raised eyebrows because of its presence at Parika Beach for several days now. Public Works Minister Robeson Benn had disclosed that his office has received a proposal. He has however declined to give details.
The 1,400-tonne vessel was reportedly purchased for just over US$100,000 and was brought here to be chopped up for scrap and then exported.
Kaieteur News has since learnt that moves were made to have it sold to Government for US$1M with the intention that the hull would be used on the MV Malali.
However, Works Minister Robeson Benn and Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon say that the entire vessel may be used on the North West run.
Mineral and oil rich country borrowing to feed, clothe and house its citizens.
Sep 07, 2024
2024 Caribbean Premier League… GAW vs. SLK Kaieteur Sports – A fired up Guyana Amazon Warriors team will be looking to extend their mini unbeaten streak, as they will be gunning what could be...Kaieteur News – We have been advised by Guyana’s political elder that fifty years ago, the doctrine of defence in... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News – There is an alarming surge in gun-related violence, particularly among younger... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]