-UK publishers still to be approached
President Donald Ramotar yesterday said his administration is trying to resolve the controversy that has erupted over its decision to procure pirated textbooks for public schools in light of concerns by publishers.
“We are looking at that right now. I am hoping to have an amicable solution to that matter, while at the same time we are trying to get value for money and ensure our kids have books and so forth,” Ramotar told a news conference at Office of the President yesterday, while noting that the UK envoy here had had discussions with government officials about the situation.
His comment came a day after Cabinet Secretary Dr Roger Luncheon announced that publishers are being engaged in the light of their concerns over government’s decision. But up to