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DR. MARK BYNOE-Social Economist |
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Academic qualifications include a PhD in Economics (Trade) at the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom (1998-2001), MSc in Resource Management (Pass with Distinction) at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (1994-1995), Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies at the University of Guyana (1993-1994), BA in Geography/Economics (Double Major) (Pass with Distinction) at the University of Guyana (1987-1991) Certificate in Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis at the Harvard Institute of International Development, Harvard University, United States of America(1997). |
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DR. PAULETTE BYNOE - Environmental Education Specialist |
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Academic qualifications include Doctor of Philosophy: March 2005, PhD:University of Sussex, England. Subject: Geography (Ecotourism, Institutions and Livelihoods: A Study of North Rupununi, Guyana), Master of Philosophy: University of Bradford, U.K. 1995; MPhil Subject: Environmental Education, Bachelor of Arts: University of Guyana, Guyana, 1989; Subject: Geography, Certificates in 11th International Course United Nations Training Course on Remote Sensing Education for Educators, Stockholm University, Sweden, 2 May - 9 June, 2001, International Association of Impact Assessment Pre Meeting Course and Conference on Strategic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Assessment, Hong Kong, June 17-23, 2000, International Course on Environmental Management, including Environmental Impact Assessment. Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, 14 June -3 July, 1998 International Environmental Education Course on Solving Natural Resource Problems Through Education, Social Marketing and Communications Strategies, Virginia, October 11 -November 8, 1997, University of Strathclyde, U.K., |
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MR. RICKFORD VIEIRA- Mining Engineer |
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Mr. Rickford Vieira holds a Masters of Engineering in Mineral Processing, University of Colombia (1997), Bachelor of Engineering. (Mining Engineer), Diploma in Technology (Mining Engineer), University of Guyana (1994 and 1992). His experience includes Project Coordinator, Goldmining Pollution Abatement, WWF Guianas (2004 to present); Mineral Processing and Environmental Consultant, Sanmik Civil Works Limited, Udho Ragoo’s Sandpit, Umrow Persaud’s, Denis Rambaran’s, Madhouri’s and Lenray’s Sandpit Soesdyke- Linden Highway (2002 – 2004); Senior Mineral Processing Engineer 11 (ag.) and 1, (1997 – 2000), Mining Engineer (1994 – 1997), Mining Technician (1992 – 1994), Senior Field Assistant (1989 - 1992), Field Assistant (1987 – 1989), Senior Accounts Clerk (1986 – 1987), Accounts Clerk (1984 – 1986), Guyana Geology and Mines Commission; Part Time Lecturer, Department of Mining Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Guyana (2000 – 2002 and 1995 – 1996). |
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Mr. REUBEN CHARLES - Fisheries Specialist |
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Academic qualifications include MSc Major: Marine Science, University of Miami (1975) and BSc Major: Biology: Minor: Chemistry, University of Miami, (1972). Fisheries/Environment Consultant, Quality Control Manager, P.S.I., Inc (2001 to Present), Chief Fisheries Officer, Head of Fisheries Department, Ministry of Fisheries Guyana (1985 to March 2000), Principal Fisheries Officer (Head of Department), Ministry of Agriculture, Georgetown, Guyana (1979-1984), Senior Fisheries Officer, Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Georgetown, Guyana (1978), Fisheries Officer, Fisheries Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Georgetown, Guyana (1975 – 1977), Member, Technical Planning Committee for National Biodiversity Action Plan (1999), Member Fisheries Advisory Committee (1999), Chairman, Fisheries Advisory Committee (1998), Chairman, Preparatory Committee for Fisheries Advisory Committee (1985 – 1990), Member, Board of Directors Guyana Fisheries Limited, Houston, East Bank Demerara, Guyana (1982 – 2000), Chairman, Guyana/CIDA Fisheries Development Programme Steering Committee (1981 – 1994), Project Leader, Guyana/IDRC Fish Development Programme Steering Committee (1981), and Chairman, Board of Directors, Guyana/Libya Fishing Co. (1981). |
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Mr. KEMRAJ PARSRAM - Natural Resources Management Specialist |
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Academic qualifications include MSc in Natural Resource Management, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados (2002), BSc in Environmental Studies, University of Guyana, (1998) and Diploma in Forestry, University of Guyana (1994)..
Experience includes over five (5) years experience at the middle management level and working knowledge of administrative and financial management. Significant knowledge and experience in project strategic planning, preparation and management. Strong conceptual and analytical understanding of conservation and development issues, particularly related to water resources, forestry, climate change, coastal and marine resources, sustainable tourism and protected areas in the Caribbean. Significant experience in developing and implementing public environmental education, awareness and outreach programmes; developing and delivering protected areas planning and management training in the Caribbean. Extensive understanding of and experience in participatory and multi-stakeholder approaches to management including working with local communities, private sector, national agencies and Governments in the Caribbean.. |
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MR. HANCE THOMPSON - Environmental Management Specialist |
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Academic qualifications include MSc in Environmental and Earth Resources Management, Kingston University, London (2007), BSc (Biology), University of Guyana, (2002).
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MR. AMIR GAFOOR - Civil Engineer |
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Academic qualifications include a Bachelor in Civil Engineer, University of Guyana (2000), Diploma in Mechanical Engineer, University of Guyana (1997) and Diploma in Civil Engineer, University of Guyana, (1995). Areas of expertise and experience include foundations, wharfs, structures, drainage & irrigation, water supply and distribution designs. Key positions are; Civil Engineer, Caribbean Engineer & Management Consultants Inc. (2003 to present), Construction Engineer, Guyana Water Inc.-Project Management Unit, (2001 to 2003), Superintendent of Works, Guyana Water Authority-Operation Department, (1999 to 2001) and Engineer Technician, Guyana Water Authority-Capital Work Units. |
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MR. BENJAMIN PACIS - Forester |
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Academic qualifications include a BSc in Civil Engineering, University of Sampaloc, Manila , Philippines, BSc in Forestry, University of Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines, Machine-Shop Technican, Taggat Technical Institute, Claveria, Cagayan, Philippines. Experiences include Managing Director, BJ Management Associates (1999 – 2004), Chief Operation Officer, Timber Traders S.A. Inc.(2000 – 2002), Forest Manage/Engineer, Demerara Timbers Limited (1998 – 2000), Director – Forest Operation, Guyana International Timbers Company Limited (1997 – 1998), Survey & Engineering Department Head, Barama Company Limited (1992 – 1997), Survey Division Head/Sr. Civil Engineer, Department of Public Works and Highways (1982 – 1989), Manager – Logging Operations, Pamplona Redwood Veneer Inc. (1978 – 1980), Survey & Forestry Department Head, ACME Plywood and Veneer Company Inc., (1973 – 1977), Consultancy work at the University of Philippines, Planning and Design Foundation, DMI Consultants Inc., Guyana Forestry Commission |
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MR. RAPHAEL SINGH - Environmental Chemist |
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 Academic qualifications include, MSc in Chemistry, with focus on environmental organic chemistry, The City College of New York, U.S.A (2002 – 2004) and BSc in Chemistry (minor in physics), The University of Guyana, Guyana (1996 – 2000). His experience includes Lecturer, University of Guyana (Present), Visiting Researcher, Delft University of technology (2006), Environmental Officer with the Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana (October 2004- June 2006), Part-time Chemistry teacher, Global Technology, Guyana (October 2004 – May 2006), Part-time lecturer, Department of Physics, Faculty of Natural Sciences University Of Guyana (February 2005 – May 2006), Research Scientist with The Research Foundation of City University of New York (RF CUNY), assigned to the environmental chemistry laboratory at the City College of New York (September 2002 – January 2004), Project Supervisor, Department of Chemistry, City College of New York (June – August 2003), Graduate Teacher, Annandale Secondary School, Guyana (June 2000-July 2002) and Tutorial Tutor and Lab Demonstrator for CHM 111, CHM 112 and CHM 123 at the University of Guyana, (1999 – 2000). |
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MR. NEIL HENRY - Environmental Management Specialist |
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Academic qualifications include, Postgraduate Diploma: Climate Change Adaptation, University of the Sunshine Coast (Australia) (2009); Postgraduate Diploma: Integrated Watershed Modeling and Management, International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) (The Netherlands) (2008); and BSc in Environmental Studies, The University of Guyana, Guyana (1996 – 2000).
His experience includes Environmental Officer II, Environmental Protection Agency, Guyana (2006-2007), Environmental Officer II, Omai Gold Mines Ltd (2000-2005); Environmental Officer, Linden Mining Enterprises Ltd (1997-1999); and Veterinary Technician - Livestock Division, Ministry of Agriculture (1993-1996). |
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