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Guyana bets on hydropower to boost economy

Published November 17, 2014, EFE, Source - Latino Fox News

The government of Guyana plans the construction of a hydroelectric plant in Amaila Falls as part of a push to harness the country's up to 7,000 MW in hydropower potential, Prime Minister Samuel Hinds said Monday to mark the start of the Caribbean Community's annual Energy Week.

Hinds said in a statement that Amaila Falls project is in line with the low-carbon development strategy pioneered in 2010 by then-President Bharrat Jagdeo.

That approach entails "promoting economic development by protecting the country's tropical forest to aid in addressing global climate change," the prime minister said.

"Guyana's hydropower potential is estimated to be over 7,000 megawatts, and in addition to the Amaila Falls hydropower project, development of other hydro power sites is being pursued," Hinds said.

He also mentioned the memorandum of understanding Guyana signed with Brazil looking to explore "low impact options for the development of the Mazaruni River and the export of energy" to the Brazilian market.

CARICOM's Energy Week is intended to "increase awareness" about economic and sustainable development in the Caribbean region. EFE

Source - http://latino.foxnews.com/lati...er-to-boost-economy/

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Former Member

I am betting on it, too. This will definitely give Guyana a kick start in boosting its economy and attract foreign investors to do business in Guyana and created jobs. It's a win, win situation. If this project gets off its feet, there will be a mass re-migration to Guyana.

11/18/1412:57 PM

Mr.TI pity the fool

Originally Posted by Cobra:

And how exactly is that going to work?? We don't have a skilled workforce. The world economy is slowing down rapidly. So what exactly are businesses going to come to do in Guyana if there is not a skilled workforce present? Cane cutting experience won't cut it.

You guys are assuming that when we have that sort of energy output capability companies might set up manufacturing that can use that energy. Fat chance if there are no workers to do the job.

Suriname has had this sort of energy sector since I was a kid in short pants. But how much difference has their hydro dam made to other sectors of growth outside bauxite? None, nill, nada. The foreign businesses are going to Brazil etc where there are plenty locally educated and intelligent workers. we got none of the sort.

11/18/141:05 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Cobra:

I am betting on it, too. This will definitely give Guyana a kick start in boosting its economy and attract foreign investors to do business in Guyana and created jobs. It's a win, win situation. If this project gets off its feet, there will be a mass re-migration to Guyana.

It will get off its feet to add great changes and improvements for Guyana.

11/18/141:09 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

BIG UP GUYANA. Only if we had progressive people in the opposition.

11/18/141:11 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

BIG UP GUYANA. Only if we had progressive people in the opposition.

The opposition were tested and failed. PPP have to win back the majority in parliament to get the Hydro Power started.

11/18/141:58 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

BIG UP GUYANA. Only if we had progressive people in the opposition.

you mean like ministers that steal money to make them wife pregnant,the AFC have lots of progressive people that will volunteer to make her get twin

11/18/142:06 PM

Former Member

Hydro power is a waste of time for Guyana on the scale of Amalia falls.

Guyana needs to pursue Micro Hydro power development as well as large scale solar projects which are much more affordable with a lower environmental impact.

The PPP thiefman dem also need to go.

11/18/142:08 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Cobra:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

BIG UP GUYANA. Only if we had progressive people in the opposition.

The opposition were tested and failed. PPP have to win back the majority in parliament to get the Hydro Power started.

Will be at the elections in 2015 or 2016.

11/18/142:18 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Cobra:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

BIG UP GUYANA. Only if we had progressive people in the opposition.

The opposition were tested and failed. PPP have to win back the majority in parliament to get the Hydro Power started.

the opposition fail and make the government close down parliament,some snake naturally stupid

11/18/142:25 PM

PrashadSenior Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

Guyana bets on hydropower to boost economy

Published November 17, 2014, EFE, Source - Latino Fox News

Hinds said in a statement that Amaila Falls project is in line with the low-carbon development strategy pioneered in 2010 by then-President Bharrat Jagdeo.

That approach entails "promoting economic development by protecting the country's tropical forest to aid in addressing global climate change," the prime minister said.

"Guyana's hydropower potential is estimated to be over 7,000 megawatts, and in addition to the Amaila Falls hydropower project, development of other hydro power sites is being pursued," Hinds said.

CARICOM's Energy Week is intended to "increase awareness" about economic and sustainable development in the Caribbean region. EFE

Source - http://latino.foxnews.com/lati...er-to-boost-economy/

Demerara Guy like you miss the days when you use to run all things hydro for Burnham?