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Chairperson of the WGEC, Indra Chandarpal (third from right) and other members, from right: the lone male who represents the cultural aspect, Peter Persaud, Debra Henry, a professional; Vanda Radzik, Nicole Cole,  Sandra Hooper and Halima Khan of the ROC
Chairperson of the WGEC, Indra Chandarpal (third from right) and other members, from right: the lone male who represents the cultural aspect, Peter Persaud, Debra Henry, a professional; Vanda Radzik, Nicole Cole, Sandra Hooper and Halima Khan of the ROC

Gender equality body launches drive against sexual harassment

In an effort to stamp out sexual harassment in the workplace, the Women & Gender Equality Commission (WGEC) yesterday launched its Suggestion Boxes initiative to deal with the issue.

Baby who cracked skull on GPH floor recovering well

Ricardo Hamilton, the newborn who fell on the floor and fractured his skull at the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPH), is doing well, according to his mother, Nyesha Hamilton, but she still fears that he could exhibit effects from the injury as he gets older.

Kraigg Brathwaite

Brilliant Brathwaite takes West Indies to the brink

(Reuters) – West Indies reached 114-5 against Pakistan with inspirational opener Kraigg Brathwaite still at the crease after a tense fourth day ended early due to bad light as they chased a victory target of 153 in the third test in Sharjah on Wednesday.

Protection Racket and the Pharmaceutical Bond

It is difficult to adhere to principles that have no resonance in core values and beliefs; and the evidence suggests that the APNU-AFC coalition government has said things on the campaign trail that it did not mean.

Four new generators coming for Anna Regina, Bartica – GPL

Under mounting criticism over power failures, GPL yesterday said that four 1.7 MW generators are to be purchased – three for Anna Regina and one for Bartica – and it advised that maintenance on November 6 can see blackouts in parts of Georgetown, the East Coast and East Bank for as long as 10 hours.

Broken pickets in the street

Carpenter found dead on Number 70 road

The body of a carpenter was found along the Number 70 Village Public Road early yesterday morning and his family suspects foul play despite signs suggesting he was the victim of a vehicular accident.

Top Cop hopeful of 911 fix

Despite a 2014 review of the 911 system recommending a range of reforms to improve its efficiency, acting Police Commissioner David Ramnarine says the service remains problematic and he trusts that the requisite attention will be given to fix it.

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