Articles published on Thursday, December 25, 2008
-Citizens group Flays govt, CDC over flood response The inundated community of Dochfour on the East Coast Demerara should be declared a disaster area, the Guyana Citizens Initiative (GCI) said yesterday as it underscored the seriousness of the situation, with residents there living in polluted, stagnant water for over two weeks.
Cops seeking local suspect A local suspect has been identified by the Guyana police in connection with the Cdn$40 million drug bust that was made in Ontario, Canada earlier this month, according to acting Commissioner of Police, Henry Greene who said investigators are looking for the man.
As is customary there will be no edition of the Stabroek News tomorrow.
-Health Minister Minister of Health Dr Leslie Ramsammy says that there has been no deviation from the normal re-ports of illnesses in flooded areas across the country, even though there has been water accumulation in some villages for more than two weeks.
Says 80% of public servants living below poverty line President of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU), Patrick Yarde has called on the Minister of Finance to act on behalf of public servants and arrange a year-end payout, as an interim measure while the union continues to negotiate with government.
A mentally ill man is now a patient of the New Amsterdam Hospital after he was shot as he escaped from the lock-ups at the Springlands Police Station on Tuesday night, while being given a drink of water.
There has been no word on the whereabouts of Ashaki Coppin, the young woman who disappeared three weeks ago in Linden.
Christmas 2008 is taking place against the backdrop of a world plagued with turmoil and uncertainty, President Bharrat Jagdeo has said, but he is encouraging Guyanese to find strength in the holiday message of hope, peace and joy.
Nadir says it strengthens workers hand The umbrella body, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is alarmed over a new law proposed for the recognition of unions, calling it a part of a “clandestine” attempt by government to destabilise the labour movement.
Husband died in crash two years ago A mother has been left to mourn the loss of her only child after he died in an accident on the East Coast of Demerara shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
-Ramsammy assures Health Minister Dr. Leslie Ramsammy says that steps are being put in place to remedy the situation of the National Insurance Scheme (NIS) procuring and dispensing pharmaceutical supplies which are labelled in languages other than English.
A 67-year-old man was pronounced dead at the Georgetown Hospital on Monday night, minutes after collapsing on Regent Street in the vicinity of Bourda Market.
Minister of Labour Manzoor Nadir told members of Parliament on Monday, that the Government will not be restoring its annual subvention to the Guyana Trades Union Congress.
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) said it hopes the same spirit that warms hearts during the Christmas season continues into the new year.
ATN/GT&T will formalise an agreement with the national telecommunication company of Suriname on Monday for the construction, maintenance and operation of a new Suriname/Guyana submarine cable system.
Guyana Red Cross wishes special thanks to all you volunteers and donors for your support over the year.
– residents lament the death of a tradition The masquerade band – the main attraction in New Amsterdam that made the Christmas season “bright long ago” has died out and some elderly residents say the spirit to celebrate has fizzled.
GPL consumers between Better Hope and Bel Air experienced extended blackouts following a series of faults on the circuit powering the lower East Coast.
The Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) extends greeting to the nation on the occasion of Christmas.
Dear Editor, The Stabroek News editorial dated Monday December 22, 2008, captioned ‘Tinker-ing,’ contains several inaccuracies and misrepresentations of facts relating to the National Drainage and Irriga-tion Authority’s (NDIA’s) execution of its mandate.
Last lap shopping on Regent Street yesterday.
The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is extending best wishes to the nation as it celebrates Christmas while it remembers flood-afflicted persons here and others further afield.
Yes…this whirlybird might be just the lift your child needs. Toys on sale on Regent Street yesterday.
Dear Editor, The University of Guyana wishes to thank you, and all the media, for the coverage of the institution’s 42nd Convo-cation exercises, and notes with appreciation, the support you have always given to the university.
The Guyana Islamic Forum joins with Christians in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Dear Editor, It was certainly a very interesting initiative by the special events committee of the Berbice Cricket Board to recognize and unveil the names of the county’s best eleven, dating back to the glorious years of the flamboyant Roy Fredericks and complementing the present era with the versatile Mahendra Nagamootoo.
What is Christmas without the meat? Bourda Market yesterday.
The PNCR has extended wishes for peace and happiness in keeping with the spirit of sharing and goodwill for the Christmas season.
Milton Bruce is a Guyanese-born journalist/writer. He has published two books, one poetry entitled “Thoughts” and a novel “The Hustle”.
Nicolette Fernandes has won three Caribbean U-19 squash titles, one U-15 squash crown and two U-13 titles.
Dear Editor, “I’ve got that Christmas feeling blowing in the air… I’ve got this lovely feeling… Tell me why can’t this Christmas feeling last throughout the year?”
Or What Some People Do With `The Season’ (A few reflections today)No I don’t want to, nor can I ever, put any damper on this wonderful, now all-pervasive festival of celebration of the Christ-Child’s Birth.
For old year’s night? A Regent Street style being checked out yesterday.
-needs to shape up or ship outBy Orin Davidson “The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) does not depend on Mr.
The Ministry of Local Government on Friday received two ambulances to boost emergency services in regions two and eight.
Pele versus Alpha, take your pickBy Rawle Toney Today at the National Stadium, Georgetown Football Association’s (GFA) Premier League Champions Alpha “The Hammer” United will clash with Pele in a game that many pundits say is a virtual final of the Kashif and Shanghai (K&S) tournament.
The British Guiana Railway System – Georgetown to MahaicaBy Shammane Joseph This is the beginning of a series of articles that will briefly describe the development and eventual closure of the British Guiana railway system.
Nigel’s Supermarket last Wednesday launched its new green bag, in keeping with the move to protect the environment.
The Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) is installing a solar-powered water system to boost supply in several Region Seven communities.
Dear Editor, Max had it all, a beautiful and safe home, a loving owner who groomed him daily, gave him the best food and proudly showed him off on daily walks.
Vision Guyana Chair-man Peter Ramsaroop recently handed over a cheque for $200,000 to the Dharm Shala to help it fulfil its mandate.
A Guyanese Creole Christmas – and Jim Jones in the assemblyWhat the Dickens!
Dear Editor, This is by no means an attempt to discredit the achievement of Ms Shonnet Candacy Fraser, the second-best graduating student, at the University of Guyana 42nd Convocation exercise, held recently.
The Berbice Cricket Board of Control (BCBC) earlier this week paid tribute to national under-19 coach and former Guyana first class player Hubern Evans for 35 years of service to Berbice cricket.
Brunswick through its local distributor, Beepat’s, had its grand drawing on Tuesday for the Christmas Catch promotion.
– Guyana lost because of poor batting – Coach Bailey Guyana under-17 cricket Coach Orin Bailey said the team’s poor showing at the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB) organized Regional under-17 limited overs competition was due to bad batting.
The Mark Benschop Foundation recently handed over a quantity of clothing and toys to children of Angoy’s Avenue in New Am-sterdam, Berbice as well as a quantity of clothing to children of Kildonan Village, Corentyne Berbice.
Dear Editor, The months of November and December have been the most eventful of the past year.
The Alliance For Change (AFC) says Christmas is about God loving man and it offers us a unique example to emulate by reaching out to each other.
The Mazaruni prisoner escapee who was caught on Saturday was on Monday charged with the 2007 murder of Essequibo logger and businessman Indar Gajadhar.
‘Tagga’, pepper-pot and seeing the masquerade from under the bedChristmas used to be the best time of the year when I was a youngster growing up in Manchester Village with my grandmother.
Dear Editor, I write from Linden Region 10 in relation to the continued debate over the performance of the Opposition Leader, Mr Robert Corbin.
For most Guyanese, at home and abroad, this Christmas is one of great uncertainty.
– Jeffrey D. Sachs is Professor of Economics and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University.
Over 300 children squealed with delight as Santa Claus made his way into the Rotary Club of Stabroek Christmas party to share toys and other goodies.
Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson remanded to prison a man accused of larceny after the prosecutor pointed out that it was the third time that he was brought before the court to answer to similar charges.
Popular Guyanese boxing referee/judge Eion Jardine will officiate in the world title fight between Trinidad’s Giselle Salandy and Yahaira Hernandez of the Dominican Republic tomorrow night in the twin-island republic.
The Justice For All Party extends peace, love and goodwill to the nation on the occasion of Christmas even as it remembers persons inundated by floods.
Thirty-three Crops and Livestock and Veterinary Officers have been deployed by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Crop and Livestock Department to continue its monitoring and provision of technical assistance to farmers who are affected by flooding.
