‘What’s made Guyana more compelling than Jamaica’ for visa lifting?- Elvin Grant
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“So, the question is now, if you are willing to do it for Guyana what about the other countries?” Co-host of Talking Points Damion C. Grange asked on the show aired on ZBVI 780 AM on Monday afternoon.
‘It’s very strange’- Grant
Co-host Elvin Grant remarked that he had the same question and wanted to know why Guyana has been given the privilege at this time.
“Because presumably there were other countries that had it before. Why wasn’t everyone reviewed at the same time? What’s made Guyana more compelling more than Jamaica? Is it just the finding of oil that has done the trick? Is that the criteria we are using?
“It’s very strange,” Grant stated.
Gov’t one-track-minded- Damion C. Grange
Mr Grange then said he believed the granting to visa-free access to the VI by Guyana nationals was a “forward move” but he still has some questions.
“I think you should have done a general review and take a more comprehensive approach and don’t just be one-track-minded because Guyana may have oil and you may see opportunities for expansion and revenue generation for the territory but the other countries do have other offerings and have been offering and why didn’t we evaluate those?” Mr Grange said.
‘Guyana a key partner for collaboration & investment’- Premier
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) in announcing the visa lifting decision, said the move underscores his government’s shared vision of regional cooperation and opens new opportunities for people-to-people exchange.
“Many of our Caribbean brothers and sisters already benefit from visa-free access to the BVI and we are pleased to extend this reciprocal courtesy to Guyana, a giant in our Caribbean community,” Premier Wheatley stated at a press conference on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Further elaborating on the Cabinet decision, Premier Wheatley said Guyana is currently experiencing a historic economic transformation, posting a growth rate of 62.3 percent in 2022, the highest in the world. This growth, he said, is being driven primarily by its burgeoning oil and gas sector, alongside a diversified economy that includes strong expansions in agriculture, mining, and construction.
“For the BVI, this makes Guyana a key partner for collaboration and investment,” Dr Wheatley stated.
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listed. Guyana, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and where ever else. What history. They don't even like us. Just
get out of here with your foolish talk.
signs like they own the place. I done seen the signs already. What a big mistake. My God.
In 2024, 721 students wrote CAPE from 13 secondary schools and four private centers across Guyana when compared to 701 students in 2023.
Hussain, presenting the report on CAPE on Tuesday, announced that the overall pass rate for Guyana is 92.5 per cent when compared to 93 percent in 2023.
Speaking to a packed auditorium at the Queen’s College in Georgetown, Hussain said Guyana saw increases in the pass rates.
At the CAPE level, Grades One to Five are considered passing scores.
Guyanese students, as customary, gained 100 per cent passes in several subjects across the country.
THESE PEOPLE MEN AND WOMEN ARE IGNORANT PEOPLE AND ANY PROBLEM THEY HAVE IT’S MURDER FOR THEM.
A NUMBER OF THEM GO ABROAD AND GET CAUGHT UP IN SERIOUS CRIMES, GET DEPORTED BACK TO THEIR COUNTRY AND CONTINUE THEIR CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR.
WE DON’T WANT THEM HERE. THERE’S ALREADY SOME HERE THAT WE NEED TO GET RID OF.
ALSO DO NOT LIFT THE VISA FOR THOSE WICKED, RACIST INDIAN GUYANESE TO FLOOD HERE.
THEY DON’T LIKE BLACK PEOPLE AND THIS IS SOMETHING THAT U ALREADY KNOW AND CAN SEE.
THEM BLACK AS HELL AND THINK THEM WHITE.
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JAMAICANS RECOGNIZED AROUND THE WORLD AS THE WORST SET OF PEOPLE TO ENTER ANOTHER COUNTRY.
U ALL LEAVE YOUR COUNTRY AND TAKE THE CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR WITH U ALL.
JAMAICA GOVERNMENT HAVE A PROBLEM WHEN OTHER COUNTRIES DEPORT U ALL BACK HOME.
THEY DON’T WANT U ALL BACK THERE CUZ THEY KNOW THE CRIME RATE WILL RISE HIGHER.
STAY IN U ALL COUNTRY AND CONTINUE KILLING RACH OTHER LIKE DOG.
In the 1930s, grandparents and greatgrand parents emigrated to the DR to work primarily in the cane fields. Many didn’t return home. I have muchos primos in the Santo Domingo (DR). If any country residents should jump the line it should be the DR. Nevertheless, the BVI should closely screen people frothed DR who are claiming BVI familial connection, for the potential for fraud exist. Trust but closely check and verify.
JAMAICANS NEED TO STOP BLAMING THEIR IGNORANCE ON THE POOR AFRICAN SLAVES THAT WENT THERE.
ALL THE OTHER COUNTRIES IN THE CARIBBEAN HAD GOOD AND BAD SLAVES AND WE DON’T BEHAVE LIKE U ALL.
A LOT OF U TAKE TO THE STREETS INSTEAD OF GOING TO SCHOOL AND ARE IGNORANT AND ILLITERATE WITH NO COMMON SENSE WHATSOEVER.
U ALL NEED TO STAY IN U ALL COUNTRY AND CONTINUE DESTROYING IT WITH CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES LIKE U ALL BEEN DOING AND CONTINUE DOING.
IT’S NOT GONNA GET BETTER, INSTEAD IT’S GETTING WORST. A LIFE MEANS NOTHING TO THEM.
I KNOW JAMAICANS WHO DON’T WANNA GO BACK HOME DUE TO THE HIGH CRIME RATE.
IF THE BVI IS NOT RECOGNIZED LIKE JAMAICA, HOW U AND MANY, MANY MORE OF U ALL THAT’S HERE FOUND US?
WE SURE DIDN’T GO LOOKING FOR U ALL, U ALL FIND US.
THE LESS WE’RE RECOGNIZED, THE BETTER FOR US CUZ A LOT OF U ALL WOULDN’T HAVE TO COME.
IF YOUR COUNTRY IS SO RECOGNIZED, WHY U AND MANY MORE LIKE U RUNNING FROM IT?
TELL ME CUZ I CANNOT UNDERSTAND IT.
A LOT OF U HERE ILLEGAL AND WOULD RISK GOING TO PRISON TO BE IN THIS UN- RECOGNIZABLE COUNTRY.
GOD BLESS THE BVI