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Guyana looking to expand dynamic ties with Australia – new High Commissioner accredited

April 5, 2013, by Editor, Georgetown, GINA, Source

As a member of the G 20, the Commonwealth and the United Nations Security Council, Australia’s commitment to the interest of small states can promote the expansion of economic and commercial relations with Guyana, President Donald Ramotar said today.

His sentiments were expressed after receiving letters of Credence from the new Australian High Commissioner to Guyana Ross Tysoe who last evening hosted a reception for beneficiaries of the Australian award scholarship programme.

The beneficiaries, now holders of masters’ degrees in education, agriculture and social development are back home to serve after completing studies at prestigious Australian Universities.

Australian High Commissioner to Guyana Ross Tysoe presenting his letters of Credence to President Donald Ramotar

“Australia is proud to be contributing to the development of the future leaders of Guyana and is committed to continuing this valuable programme,” High Commissioner Tysoe said.

There are at present 140 countries that offer scholarship awards. Among them are Cuba, India, Venezuela and a few Arab countries. The Commonwealth and the Organisation of American States (OAS) also provide scholarship opportunities.

About 278 scholarship awardees pursuing medical studies in Cuba are expected home as this year to add capacity to the country’s health sector.

Australian High Commissioner to Guyana Ross Tysoe with President Donald Ramotar

President Ramotar conveyed to the Australian High Commissioner the Guyana Government’s appreciation for his country’s support to the development of Guyana’s human resource capacity.

He said that within recent years, relations between the two countries have taken on new dynamics with an increase in the assistance to Guyana by the Australian Government, and collaboration on international issues such as climate change and food security.

The recent passage of an effective Arms Trade Treaty at the United Nations and co-sponsorship for a Caribbean response were partly credited to the Australia- Guyana partnership.

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Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

Let the Aussies help us to train Sheep Dog or Cow Dog. We have lots of trouble running after them bovines.

4/5/1311:40 AM

Former Member

D_G, thanks for highlighting the good news Guyana embraces each day as opposed to the bad news purposely posted to cause misunderstanding on our country's wealth, progress and opportunities Guyana can offer to other nations.

4/5/132:05 PM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

Guyanese must not sit on their behinds waiting for other countries to do what they should be doing. The capital of Georgetown can grow its revenues ten-fold it is managed properly. We need a clean city with low crime rate to attract businesses and tourists. An enormous amount of revenues can be tapped from businesses and tourists, but the conditions must first be created to attract them.

4/5/132:36 PM

seignetSenior Member

If you are Guyanese hoping to do non-traditional business, you have no place to go with this government. At the present the Chinese have tons of money to spend on and in Guyana, so those without a bank full of money are screwed. Long gone are the days, when a Guyanese could start a small manufacturing business and work on it and make it grow.

How long will Guyanese provide cheap labour to foreigners? As a matter of fact, the Chinese and GOG doan even want Guynaese labour.

4/5/132:43 PM