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Jason Mohammed

Windies in stunning record-setting win

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC — Jason Mohammed struck the second fastest-ever half-century by a West Indian against Pakistan, as the embattled Caribbean side pulled off a daring record run chase to win the opening One-Day International by four wickets here Friday.

E-Gov Unit seizes 15 computers from Enmore NDC

The E-Governance Unit of the Ministry of the Presidency, accompanied by officers from the State Assets Recovery Unit (SARU), yesterday seized 15 complete desktop computers from the Enmore Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC), triggering condemnation from the opposition PPP.

Head of the Accident and Emergency Unit at the Diamond Diagnostic Centre Dr. C. Britton leading the delegation, headed by Dr. Vindhya Persaud (at right), through the unit.

Drug shortage, nonfunctioning equipment affecting Diamond hospital

Although the Diamond Diagnostic Centre is staffed by a number of specialists in different fields, its efficiency has been hindered by the shortage of drugs and nonfunctioning equipment, members of the National Assembly’s Social Services Committee were told yesterday during a performance assessment visit.

Silhouette Craig, Manager for Diamond Drug Bond (GINA photo)

Ministry takes media on tour of Sussex St bond

Amid ongoing questions about its use, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) yesterday facilitated a tour by the media of the Sussex Street, Charlestown  drug bond and while it was filled with medication a series of questions remain unanswered.

Police ranks trained for new national emergency system

As government moves to merge 911, 912 and 913 into one emergency system, it has already trained police ranks and given the greenlight to a contract for the purchase of the necessary equipment, Minister of Public Security Khemraj Ramjattan said on Wednesday.

GNIC replies to NICIL in lease debt case

The Guyana National Industrial Company Inc (GNIC) on Wednesday filed a reply in the case brought against it by government holding company, the National Industrial and Commercial Investment Limited (NICIL), to recover money which it says it is owed for leased land.

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