What the People Say About

This week we asked Berbicians to comment on the malfunctioning of the retractor span of the Berbice River Bridge which left countless persons stranded for hours on both sides of the river last Friday.

In view of the ongoing calls for attention to healthier eating so as to reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases, the man and woman in the street were asked whether their go-to-meal would be fresh produce or fast food and the reason for their choices.

Interviews and photos by Kenesha Fraser Agriculture Month, which was observed last month, placed much emphasis on family farming.

During the recently concluded National Toshaos’ Council, we asked some of the village leaders to tell us about their villages.

Interviews and photos by Shabna UllahThis week on What the People Say we asked persons about the no-confidence motion that the opposition is planning to move in Parliament against the government.

Just over a year ago on September 30, 2013 Stabroek News paid a visit to St Cuthbert’s Mission on the Mahaica River and interviewed the villagers about their livelihood.

During a recent visit to St Cuthbert’s Mission, we asked residents how the destruction of the Umana Yana by fire had affected them.

Interviews and photos by Desilon Daniels and Suraj Narine Ghansham, porter – ‘I would usually read newspapers and every Sunday I buy papers.

Last week, in response to hikes in fares and at least one strike by minibus operators plying an East Coast Demerara route, the government instituted a free bus system along different routes using large buses hired from the Knight Rider bus company.

With a new school term having started two Mondays ago, this week we asked ten parents in Essequibo whether it was costly to get their children ready for the new school term.

This week we asked members of the public to comment on the motion of no-confidence which is to be moved by the opposition in Parliament against the government.

Last week, the Health Ministry reported that there are 76 confirmed cases of Chikungunya, the mosquito-borne disease that causes acute joint pains and fever.

The Concerned Citizens of Danielstown located across the Diaspora held their Anniversary & Homecoming Celebra-tions August 9-16, 2014. 

The last census report reflected a reduction of the population in Region Six and residents shared their views on this issue below:  Godwyn Allicock, self-employed, ‘I think people from this region are moving out because they are not getting jobs.

Interviews and photos by The last census report has pointed to a reduction in the population due to migration, especially in Region Six.

Interviews and photos by Desilon Daniels Anand Jabar, watch salesman – ‘Guyana is playing good but I don’t like what’s going on with the team.

This week we asked the man and woman in the street what they thought of the 2012 census draft report, which recorded a decrease in the population.

This week we asked Lindeners to comment on the state of the roads in their various communities.

Interviews and photos by Desilon Daniels This week we asked the man and woman in the street what they thought about the recent results of the National Grade Six Assessment examination.

Interviews and photos by Shabna Ullah    Although commuters have found the Berbice River Bridge quite convenient, they are finding it difficult to pay the high toll and passenger fares.