Guyana nation News

19/08/2024

𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

𝐀𝐧 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a true Caribbean icon, Dave Martins, whose music was the heartbeat of our region. As the leader of the Tradewinds band, Dave captured the essence of the Caribbean spirit and its identity, blending upbeat rhythms with biting satire that spoke to our hearts and minds. His music not only invited us to laugh at ourselves but also encouraged us to stand tall and be proud of our Guyanese and Caribbean heritage.

"Not a Blade of Grass," his timeless anthem, stands as a powerful statement to our nation’s collective resistance against threats to our sovereignty and territorial integrity. In our moments of challenges, it was Dave's music that lifted our spirits, reminding us of the strength and resilience we hold as a people and our duty never to surrender an inch of our territory

Dave Martins was more than just a musician; he was a true Caribbean person whose influence extended beyond borders, touching the lives of countless individuals across the region. His loss is deeply felt, not only in Guyana but throughout the entire Caribbean and in our diaspora.

Whenever his music plays, no matter where you are, it stirs a deep sense of pride in being a Caribbean person. The rhythms and melodies carry the essence of our shared heritage, reminding us of who we are and where we come from. Dave Martins' music connects us to our roots and fills us with a profound love for our Caribbean identity.

I am confident that while he has passed on, his music will live on. Guyana and the Caribbean are indeed poorer for his passing, but we are infinitely richer for having had the privilege of experiencing his art, his passion, and his deep love for our country and the culture of the Caribbean. Dave Martins will be dearly missed, but his spirit will forever resonate in the rhythms of our Caribbean identity.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to his wife, Annette and to his family, friends and massive following of fans.

Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali

President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana

19/08/2024

DEATHS ALERT🚨🚨🚨

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐭. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡, 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟖.

The Ministry of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Department is currently investigating workplace fatalities that occurred on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 on an unregistered land dredge claimed by 38-year-old Mr. John Burrowes, who is operating in St. Elizabeth, Mahdia, Potaro Mining District # 2, Region Eight.

The deceased have been identified as 19-year-old Mr. Imran Blake of Kuru Kuru College Linden Soesdyke Highway, and 26-year-old Mr. Sherwayne Joseph.

It was reported that around 06:00 hrs., Mr. Joseph, Mr. Blake along with six other miners left the camp to commence work for the morning. At approximately 23:15 hrs. while carrying out their work activity, co-workers heard rumbling sounds. They saw the pit walls begin to collapse and raised the alarm alerting others to evacuate the cave.

However, Mr. Joseph and Mr. Blake could not escape and were buried under the falling debris.

Following these reports, Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Officer, Mr. Ray Hosannah and Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Safety Officer Mr. Irvie London visited the site to commence the preliminary investigation to ascertain the causes of the accident and make recommendations to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

19/08/2024

"I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dave Martins. His contributions to music, culture, and the community have left an indelible mark.
Dave's talent, passion, dedication, and patriotism were truly inspiring, and his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched.

During this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him." -Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo

19/08/2024

The Guyana Defence Force has announced the passing of Private Taleshwar Singh of 3 Inf Bn, who was receiving care at the GPHC ICU. The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, along with the Force Medical Officer, had visited him just yesterday, ensuring he was receiving the best care possible. Unfortunately, Private Singh has departed from us.�

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and comrades during this difficult time. Private Singh's service and dedication to the Guyana Defence Force will always be remembered. May his soul rest in peace.

18/08/2024

18/08/2024

18/08/2024

TRAFFIC ALERT🚨🚨🚨

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

18/08/2024

CRIME ALERT🚨🚨🚨

Suspected bandits arrested moments after robbery in Linden

Police ranks acting on information received, intercepted a vehicle last night at the Wismar Mackenzie Bridge in Linden, and arrested two gunmen who had minutes before committed an armed robbery.

The suspects Eon Ward, aka 'Killa' Faisal Moore were found with two unlicensed 9mm pistols with live matching rounds of ammunition, stolen gold chain and cell phone from the robbery.

The alleged Robbery Under Arms was committed on Claus Pearce, a 38-year-old Farmer from West Watooka, at about 21:15hrs Saturday night at Middle Street, Silvertown in Wismar.

According to police, Pearce was robbed of one gold chain valued at $636,000 and one Samsung Galaxy cellphone valued at $20,000.

Inquires disclosed that the victim was liming at a shop in Silvertown when he heard the sound of a gun cranked in front of him.

He then saw Moore, dressed in a blue and green jersey without a mask, pointed a handgun at him.

Ward, dressed in a blue Polo jersey and long white jeans, push what felt like a handgun to his abdomen and began to search him.

Moore then grabbed the gold along from his neck and relieved him of his cell phone. The suspects then made good their escape.

Less than five minutes later, acting on information received, Police ranks on mobile patrol proceeded to the Wismar Mackenzie Bridge, where they intercepted and stopped one burgundy Axio car, registration number 2346 being driven by Moore.

Ward and Moore were the only occupants of the vehicle.

They were ordered to exit the vehicle, and a search was conducted in their presence.

Two 9mm pistols were found.

One of the pistols had a magazine and four suspected 9mm rounds of ammunition, and the other had a magazine with three suspected 9mm rounds.

Further checks unearthed an extra magazine with 26 suspected 9MM rounds.

The men were escorted to the Wismar Police Station, where further checks were made on their persons and in the car, and the stolen gold chain and Samsung cell phone were recovered.

The men were taken into custody and are slated to be charged.

18/08/2024

Residents living along the access road to the New Lusignan Housing development, ECD, recently complained to President Irfaan Ali of some issues as a result of ongoing infrastructure works.

In response, Minister Susan Rodrigues convened an emergency meeting on Saturday, August 17. An engineer was present at the meeting to provide guidance. The residents raised concerns about the deteriorating condition of the road due to heavy-duty truck traffic, as well as the dust pollution and noise caused by the heavy traffic.

In response to the residents' complaints, Minister Rodrigues informed them that already $40 million has been approved for the rehabilitation of the access road. The road works are expected to begin within a week, and an alternative route has been identified. Contractors will be issued an advisory regarding this development.

18/08/2024

In line with the Ministry of Education’s vision to provide every secondary school student with opportunities to excel beyond the classroom, nearly every secondary school on the Essequibo Coast will introduce archery as part of the Ministry’s Priority Programme.

This past weekend, nine individuals were trained and certified in archery. As a result, seven secondary schools on the Essequibo Coast will each receive an archery coach, with one coach being assigned to a school in Georgetown and another to a school in Region 4. The training was conducted by a team from ProArchers Guyana.

The Ministry’s Priority Programme aims to expose each student to a TVET subject, modern languages, a musical instrument, a sport, and a strong sense of volunteerism before they graduate from secondary school.

18/08/2024

On Saturday, members of the Bloomfield Farmers received farming tools to improve their production.

The tools were handed over to the group’s chairman by Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha.

Minister Mustapha told the farmers that the government will continue to support farmers’ groups to expand their production by providing support in the form of tools, inputs, and extension services.

The farmers received forks, cutlasses, shovels, and files as well as a tiller and two water pumps.

18/08/2024

Tragic Death of US-Based Guyanese Woman Bibi Lizena Hakim Under Suspicious Circumstances

The community is mourning the tragic death of Bibi Lizena Hakim, a 22-year-old US-based Guyanese woman, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Friday morning. Hakim was discovered in her car with both of her wrists slit, sparking concerns that she may have been the victim of foul play.

Hakim, a recent nursing graduate and the only child of her mother, had been working the night shift when the incident occurred. According to reports, she left her workplace on Thursday night to check on her car after hearing the alarm go off. Tragically, she never returned to work. Her lifeless body was later discovered by co-workers in the parking lot, with both wrists slit and blood visible on her face.

Adding to the mystery, it is alleged that Hakim's stepmother received a text message from her stating that she would be home late. This has led family members to suspect that the text may have been sent by someone else, further fueling their belief that Hakim was murdered by someone close to her.

This tragedy is not the first to strike the Hakim family. Last year, Bibi Lizena Hakim traveled to Guyana to bid farewell to her cousin, Shivaram Mohabir, who was brutally murdered. The family had also endured the loss of Hakim's uncle, Fazil Hakim, who was fatally shot in 2007.

Hakim was in the process of relocating her mother from Guyana to the United States to live with her. Her untimely death has left her family and friends in deep grief.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Hakim's death. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bibi Lizena Hakim's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. May her soul rest in peace.

23/06/2024

𝐒𝐔𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

GPF | Police are investigating the suspected drowning of Courtney Benn, a 43-year-old Fisherman of Winiperu Village, in Region #7, which occurred between 10:00 hours on June 20th, 2024, and 08:00hrs today (June 22nd, 2024) in the Essequibo River.

At approximately 06:00 hrs on June 20th, Benn left home in his wooden boat (without an engine) to check his fishing seine in the Essequibo River.
Between 07:30 and 08:00 hrs, Benn visited Ovin Hubert's shop on Sherima Landing, where he sold fish.

Benn then proceeded to another shop about 200 meters from Hubert's shop, where he spent approximately 45 minutes consuming High Wine.
Benn was last seen paddling his boat (alone) towards Winiperu Village.

On June 21st, 2024, at approximately 08:10 hrs, Benn's boat was found drifting in the Essequibo River near Winiperu Village. His personal belongings were inside the boat, but Benn was not present.

Upon finding the drifting boat, residents checked Benn's home and, failing to locate him, raised an alarm. A search party was formed by relatives and community members, with the Police joining the efforts.

At about 08:00 hrs this morning, Benn's body was discovered floating in the Essequibo River.

His body was transported to Bartica Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances surrounding Benn's death.

23/06/2024

𝐃𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃

-- 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐫𝐲𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐞

GPF | At about 11:45 hrs today (Saturday), the Police Operations Room received an anonymous call informing of a body found in a swamp area at Vryheid Village, West Canje, Berbice.

A team of Police ranks visited the area in Vryheid Village at about 12:15 hrs today, where a decomposed body was found (Stage Three of decomposition) in a swamp with thick vegetation.

The scene was processed, documented and photographed by detectives.
The deceased was positively identified as Dharmindra Sarabjit, a 57-year-old Drainage and Irrigation (D&I) worker of Lot 10 Caracas, Vryheid Village, West Canje Berbice, by his 32-year-old daughter Amrita Mahadeo.

Enquiries revealed that Sarabjit was a regular consumer of alcohol, and at about 07:00 hrs on the June 17th 2024, he left home to go by a female friend but failed to return home.

On June 19th 2024, at about 08:30hrs, Amrita Mahadeo went to the Central Police Station and made a 'missing person' report for her father after conducting numerous searches for Sarabjit without success.

The decomposed body is at the Bailey's funeral parlour, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Investigations are ongoing

23/06/2024

TRAFFIC ALERT | New Round-about is under construction at the western end of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, WBD.

Some sections are opened for testing traffic.

Source: Collin Croal, MP, Minister of Housing

30/04/2024

GPHC threatens to take legal actions against M&CC over failure to remove vendors

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has threatened to take legal actions against the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) over its failure to remove vendors who have occupied the roads and par**ets affecting the operations of the hospital.

The M&CC was notified of this via an April 30 letter from Gunraj and Co. which is the law firm representing GPHC. The firm said that the M&CC has seven days to remove the vendors or face legal actions.

According to the notice, several of the streets around the hospital have been “encumbered by numerous stationery and itinerant vendors who purvey a variety of items from a range of makeshift stalls, immobile vehicles and caravans and pushcarts”.

The letter reminded the City Council that on several occasions, GPHC has brought the matter to its attention but that no tangible steps have been taken to remove the encumbrances.

“You are no doubt acutely aware of the absolute need for free and unimpeded access to our client’s institution by vehicular traffic at all times during the day and night. This is to ensure that motor vehicular traffic, including but not limited to emergency vehicles, can traverse these roadways without hindrance,” the law firm said.

It added too that the importance of unobstructed pathways to facilitate pedestrians to a hospital cannot be overstated, and that GPHC itself has made efforts to correct the situation but was unable to.

As a result, the firm advised the M&CC that it has seven days to have the encumbrances removed or face legal actions.

“In the circumstances, we are instructed to demand, as we hereby do, that you take steps to remove ALL vendors from the vicinity of our client’s premises within 7 days hereof. Our client has already been advised of the plethora of legal options available to it and is prepared to institute legal proceedings in the unlikely event of your failure to comply, particularly in light of the strict posture adopted by the Courts under similar circumstances,” the letter stated.

Earlier this week the M&CC removed vendors who were illegally operating on the premises of Banks DIH’s Stabroek Market location. Prior to that, vendors who were operating on Muneshwers’ Regent Street location were also removed in keeping with a court order.

30/04/2024

FIRE ALERT🚨🚨🚨

Supermarket Destroyed in Early Morning Blaze

At approximately 04:23 a.m. today, the Fire Service responded to a call regarding a fire outbreak at Lot 6 East Half Section 'A', Golden Grove, East Coast Demerara.

Water Carrier #18 from Melanie Fire Station, Water Tender #106 from Mahaica Fire Station, and Ambulance #21, along with their crews, were immediately dispatched to the location, carrying 7950 liters of water. The first tender arrived on the scene at 4:33 a.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-storey wooden and concrete building engulfed in flames.

The building, owned by 43-year-old Chinese National Cheliezhu (only name given), located at Lot 3 Railway Embankment, Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara, and utilized as a supermarket, was completely destroyed as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Fire Prevention officials and the police.

Firefighting efforts involved the deployment of two jets operating from Water Carrier #18 and Water Tender #106 tank supplies, followed by the subsequent use of an open water source to extinguish the blaze.

Additionally, an adjacent building located on the western side of the building of origin sustained damages due to radiated heat from the fire.

This wooden and concrete building, which is utilized as a private dwelling, experienced minimal damage, including the loss of 3 meters of louvers window and slight scorching on the eastern side of the top floor external wall.

The Fire Service emphasizes the importance of equipping homes and businesses with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, smoke alarms and sprinkler systems. Unfortunately, at the time of the fire, there were no fire suppression systems in place at the establishment.

Citizens are continually encouraged to take necessary precautions and practice fire safety and prevention measures.

30/04/2024

COURT ROOM ALERT🚨🚨🚨

32-Y-O charged with possession of Narcotics remanded to prison

Michael Calvan, a 32-year-old of Phase 2 East Ruimveldt, was arrested and charged on 2024-04-30 by the Police for 'Possession of Narcotics for the purpose of trafficking' Contrary to Section 5 (1) (a) (i) of the Narcotic Drug and Psychotropic Substance Control Act Chapter 10:10.

The accused appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates Court No. 1 before Chief Magistrate, Her Worship Sherdel Isaac's-Marques, he pleaded 'not guilty' and was remanded to prison.

This matter was adjourned to May 17, 2024.

On April 26, 2024, the Police in Regional Division #4'A' conducted 'cordon and search' exercise in the East La Penitence Squatting area. A search was conducted on the defendant's premises and the narcotics found. He was told of the offense, cautioned, arrested, and subsequently charged.

30/04/2024

COURT ROOM ALERT🚨🚨🚨

49-Y-O charged with Simple Larceny remanded to prison

Mervin Brittion, a 49-year-old of 165 Second Street, Craig, East Bank Demerara, was arrested and charged for the offense of 'Simple Larceny'. He appeared yesterday (Monday, April 29, 2024) at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court before His Worship Mr. Sunil Scarce.

The defendant pleaded 'not guilty' and was remanded to prison.

This matter was adjourned to June 3, 2024.

The 49-year-old man is accused of committing the act on Vishananad Ramcharan sometime between Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Sarran Street, Grove, East Bank Demerara.

30/04/2024

COURT ROOM ALERT🚨🚨🚨

"Fabulous"/"Bumps" charged with Burglary

Ziggy Forde called 'Fabulous' and 'Bumps' a 30-year-old of Friendship Squatting Area, East Bank Demerara appeared yesterday (Monday, April 29, 2024) at the Diamond Magistrate's Court to answer to the charge of 'Burglary'.

The accused, who appeared before His Worship Sunil Scarce, pleaded 'not guilty' and granted bail in the sum of $150,000.00.

The matter was adjourned to June 11, 2024.

30-year-old Forde stands accused of committing the act on a dwelling house located at New Hope, East Bank Demerara. It is alleged that he stole one iPhone valued $109,000.00 and a phone case valued at $2000.

30/04/2024

ROBBERY ALERT🚨🚨🚨

Businesswoman robbed and assaulted at Babu John Public Road

An alleged Robbery Under Arms was committed on Dhanmattie Rampersaud called "Mono, 47, a Businesswoman, of Area “R” Ankerville, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.

The incident occurred on Monday, April 29, 2024, at about 19:35 hours, at Babu John, Public Road Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice. The businesswoman was robbed of $59,400 cash Guyana Currency.

Inquiries revealed that the victim operates a hot dog stand at Babu John, Port Mourant, Corentyne, Berbice.

However, on the date and time mentioned above, she was selling in the company of her husband when she began feeling unwell. As such, she related the same to her husband, who then left their place of business and went home for her medication.

A few minutes later, the victim observed an identifiable male dressed in all black walking towards her with a handgun in his right hand. Upon seeing this, the victim started running, but the suspect caught up with her and held on to her hair from behind.

As a result, the victim fell on the roadway, and the suspect dragged her back to her stand, assaulting her with the handgun, causing her to receive head injuries.

The suspect then put his hand in her left side pants pocket and relieved her of GY$13,000 cash, he then picked up her daily sales money $46,400 cash, and made good his escape in a northern direction on a bicycle.

A report was then made at the Whim Police Station, and the victim was escorted to the Port Mourant Public Hospital by ranks. She was treated and sent away.

Ranks acting on information received, went to Rose Hall Town, Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice, where they arrested a suspect, 25-year-old laborer of Persaud Street, Rose Hall Town, Corentyne, Berbice.

He was told of the allegation, cautioned, arrested. He remains in custody.

Investigations are ongoing.

27/04/2024

Fire at ‘Colours of India’ store may have been electrical

The popular ‘Colors of India’ store located at Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice was destroyed by fire on Friday and it is believed that the blaze was caused by sparks from an electrical wire.

The business place and home of the Lachman family went up in flames around 15:00 hrs Friday. The building also housed a vehicle workshop.

Based on information from one of the owners, there was a spark on an electrical wire in the building. Sometime after, a fire engulfed the building.

Some of the destruction following the blaze
Suresh Lachman called Playerz, 52, related that he lived at the property with his two sons, his daughter-in-law, two grandchildren and wife. He told Police that he left home at around 08:00 hrs to transact business in Georgetown. His wife, children and daughter-in-law remained at home.

While in Georgetown, the man was informed that his house was on fire. When he arrived the entire building was engulfed in flames. Suresh reportedly said his wife saw an electrical wire spark on the eastern side of the building. It then burst into flames and she (the wife) and her daughter-in-law along with the children, ran out the yard.

Mahendra Lachman, one of Suresh’s sons, told the News Room that he had just left the house to test drive a car he was working on at the workshop and in a matter of minutes he got the call that the place was on fire.

The fire destroyed several motor vehicles and according to the Police the house, businesses and vehicles were not insured.

27/04/2024

COURT ROOM ALERT🚨🚨🚨

Life sentence for man who r***d sleeping 9-Y-O girl

A mason received a life sentence and will not be eligible for parole after serving a minimum period of 18 years behind bars after pleading guilty to ra**ng a nine-year-old child in July 2022.

Judge Sandil Kissoon of the Demerara High Court sentenced 40-year-old Orland Roberts to prison on Thursday, calling his illegal act "vile", “evil” and "abominable."

Roberts was indicted by the prosecution with statutory r**e which occurred on July 4, 2022. While he was at the nine-year-old's home, he s*xually penetrated her va**na while she was asleep.

The girl, who awoke during the attack, and her younger sister, who witnessed the assault, both testified before the court about the vicious onslaught Roberts had unleashed on them. Roberts threatened to r**e the younger sister as well when she caught him in the act and started to scream for help.

As he handed a severe rebuke to Roberts, Justice Kissoon emphasised in his sentencing remarks the grave gravity of the offence and the judiciary's unwavering will to confront it.

Roberts' crimes were attempted to be attributed to binge drinking by both the convict and his lawyer, Jermaine Jarvis, but the judge noted that such heinous acts of violence had no justification.

The young girl sustained lacerations and blunt force trauma to her va**na, according to the medical report, and her h***n was not intact.

The r**e survivour courageously disclosed in her impact statement the significant impact the horrible event had on her life. She pleaded with the court to give Roberts, who she and her family knew, a lifelong prison sentence.

During a plea in mitigation, attorney Jarvis pleaded with Justice Kissoon to grant his client, whom he described as a "strong Christian," a second chance at life.

The convicted ra**st stepped in front of the judge and apologised for what he had done when given the opportunity to address the court. “Please give me another chance, please forgive me," he said.

Given the facts, Justice Kissoon highlighted that the child molester deserved a "harsh and severe" sentence. Consequently, he issued the maximum term for r**e, which is life in prison.

The offender was mandated by the court to attend the prison service's s*x offenders and alcoholics counselling sessions. Before Roberts is eligible for release, he must serve for a minimum of 18 years.

For the period he spent on remand, he received full credit.

Attorneys-at-Law Nafeeza Baig and Latifah Elliot prosecuted this matter on behalf of the State.

27/04/2024

Miss Linden Town Week's Queen of Heart Pageant 2024 is Areisa Griffith.

First Runner Up - Keiana Ward

Second Runner Up - Tatiana Osborne

27/04/2024

𝟔𝟎 𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

In the age of rapid technological advancement, the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector stands at the forefront of innovation, driving progress across industries and transforming lives.

To this end, the Office of the Prime Minister, Industry and Innovation Unit, has embarked on another training at the Berbice High School in New Amsterdam where 60 more persons were trained in the fundamentals of ICT.

Region Six Chairman, David Armogan who was present at the simple graduation exercise outlined the importance of being computer literate. He said the training is a stepping stone for the participants to further their education and to do greater things throughout their academic journey.

The Industry and Innovation Unit is hoping to train over 1800 people countrywide during this year and already, 157 persons in Region Six would have benefitted from four ICT training and are now equipped with relevant ICT skills and knowledge.

27/04/2024

COURT ROOM ALERT🚨🚨🚨

Two West Berbice youth charged for Burglary remanded

Two West Coast Berbice youth were remanded to prison on Friday after they were jointly charged with burglary.

Carl Rowland, 18, a construction worker, and Shaquan Bentick, 20, a construction worker, both of Lot 2 Eldorado Village, West Coast Berbice, appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Weldaad Magistrate's Court.

It is alleged that between April 23rd and 24th, 2024, Rowland and Bentick committed the offense at a residence located at Lot 20 Eldorado Village, West Coast Berbice. The were arrested On April 24, 2024.

They were apprised of the charge and were not required to enter a plea. Bail was denied, and they were remanded to prison. The case has been adjourned to May 25th for further proceedings.

27/04/2024

COURT ROOM ALERT🚨🚨🚨

Two men remanded for ammunition found at West Coast Berbice

Two men were remanded to prison on Friday after they were charged for ammunition found at a West Coast Berbice residence.

Ricardo Marshall, a construction worker of Lot 551 North East Lapentience, Georgetown, and Shaun George, a 21, construction worker of Turkeyen, East Coast Demerara appeared before Magistrate Ravindra Mohabir at the Weldaad Magistrate's Court.

The Court heard that on April 24th 2024
eight 9mm ammunition were found at Lot 15 Eldorado Village West Coast Berbice.

The two accused pleaded not guilty to the charge. Bail was refused, and they were remanded to prison.

Marshall and George will make their next court appearance on May 24th.

19/04/2024

PHOTOS || Accident involving two cars at Meten Meer Zorg Thursday night.

According to reports, one of the drivers is intoxicated and was speeding.

Both drivers suffered injuries and were rushed to a nearby health facility.

19/04/2024

DEATH ALERT🚨🚨🚨
14-y-o Malachi Moses of Bare Root, Bachelor’s Adventure, East Coast Demerara has died.
Relatives are still ascertain how the teen died.

19/04/2024

Diagnostic services will be significantly improved with the Ministry of Health deploying ultrasound machines and digital X-ray viewing stations totalling $49.2 million to Regions Three (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara), Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and Five (Mahaica-Berbice).

Minister, Dr Frank Anthony formally handed over the equipment to the various Regional Health Officers (RHOs) on Friday at a simple handing-over ceremony at the ministry’s headquarters.

These crucial pieces of equipment will allow residents in these regions to have easy access to diagnostic services, even those villages in riverine areas like Mora Point and Moraikobai in Region Five.

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