Comments on: Two children, minibus driver killed in accident

By: nikhil

nikhil — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:44:13 +0000

it is sad

By: Faneeza

Faneeza — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:31:42 +0000

The Police force should do more to ensure that speed limits are maintained and drunk drivers should have their licence taken. People’s safety should become a priority. Its devastating, I know both families br Arfeen Khan and Mohamed Amin May Allah give the families strength in these times inshAllah

By: whatintheworld

whatintheworld — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:45:39 +0000

These drivers are so programmed to drive fast that they can’t help it. They want to make a fast dollar come what may. Even if they are not on duty and going an errand they have to do what they know best- drive like a maniac. It is so stupid. People know that if you smoke cigarettes you will get cancer. If you do drugs you will be crazy and mess up your life. We know that if you drink you will get cirrhosis of the liver among other diseases and also if you drink and drive you may kill yourself and others. But yet we still do it. We are not invincible. It is plain stupidity! Get help my people and stop the carnage on the roads!

By: mow

mow — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:31:41 +0000

ppp should learn how to save lives or get out and give someone else a chance, from govt to gpf all a take bribe and do nothing for people.

By: LINDENBANNA

LINDENBANNA — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:13:17 +0000

B Khan, you have my deepest sympathies on your tragic loss, I feel you.

By: UltimateW

UltimateW — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:55:55 +0000

Regardless if it’s alcohol related or not , it’s still carelessness on the roads.

Drivers need to pay extra attention on the roads , whatever it takes to ensure the safety of the passengers must be taken into consideration.

By: B khan

B khan — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:07:33 +0000

The kids died are my family, how sad is this, just imagine the mother of the kids, i pray for them to rest in peace, and i hope the person responsible for this goes to hell, i only hope my cousin who is the father and his daughter make a sucessful recovery, my heart goes out to the family, Drinking and driving always take lives, i hope people learn from this.

By: freespeech

freespeech — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 10:24:17 +0000

my blog was rejected because i stated that i have no sympathy for drivers like these.

is that fair?

all drivers like him need such end/faith who disregard the safety of others and the laws of the road.

By: Brooklyn.Piano-man

Brooklyn.Piano-man — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 04:01:02 +0000

Two boys from the same family – how tragic indeed to have them snatched away like this. My condolences to the families. When will Guyanese drivers wake up and acknowledge the responsibilty they have in transporting people even their own relatives? I vote for a ban on Mini-buses in busy areas. 95% of the accidents we read about on SN are caused by Mini-buses.

By: nasima

nasima — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:11:28 +0000

From the bottom of my heart I feel very sad and I hope that will n ever happend again in guyana. my allah bless them alway. I(will always have them in my prayers

By: dove

dove — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:20:52 +0000

hitting from behind – hope they were wearing seatbelts. very tragic indeed.

By: donkey sorrow

donkey sorrow — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:15:00 +0000

SHEET METAL LIKE ROOF ZINC PRESSED INTO SHAPE AND WELDED,AND A FEW PLASTIC PARTS.

By: donkey sorrow

donkey sorrow — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:12:46 +0000

i am an engineer i made a comment on the ug studient accident article u can read it.
the materials are sheet metal-just like plain sheet roof zinc.every part is pressed into shape and fitted with an electric glue when subject to high voltage it welds.some are seam welded just like seaming plastic bags and spot weld using robots.cars dont have chasis anymore the floor is bended into shape.there are also composite materials(plastic) like front and rear bumpers.THAT IS WHY I CALL THEM JAPANESE REJECT!.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:04:06 +0000

Soesdyke, Happy Holidys!
I was thinking the same thoughts. Over here we have to get a used vehicle certified to travel the roads , especially highways. In Guyana, the magicians who work on vehicles that have been totaled is putting them back on the roads. These vehicles can’t stand the impact of high speed crashes.

Now we have several families mourning the loss of loved ones and having to care for injured family members. The GPF needs to get a fully trained squad of TRAFFIC COPS for the “death roads of Guyana.”

By: LINDENBANNA

LINDENBANNA — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:46:48 +0000

MADE IN CHINA,PAKISTAN, AND INDIA..

By: LINDENBANNA

LINDENBANNA — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:27:58 +0000

BALGOBIND HACKETT,,,,yu still on yu knees, just don’t know it.lol….

By: SOESDYKE

SOESDYKE — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:24:07 +0000

This is very sad indeed and my condolences, goes out to the families. But I have a question, what kind materials are these cars and minibuses, made of. Because even on medium impact,they fold like a tin can.

By: Fulano de Tal

Fulano de Tal — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:09:46 +0000

Condolences to the families. It’s always sad when a life is lost, moreso when lost so senselessly. There is a NEED for LAWS & have them ENFORCED. There is also a dire need for road markings & signs, speed limits etc. There should also be a SERIOUS revision of some licences expecially those licenced to transport passengers. TOO MANY LICENCES CAN BE BOUGHT IN GUYANA ………….. WAYYYYYYYYYY TOO MANY!!!

By: Light

Light — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:25:29 +0000

In Guyana,’every Tom, Dick and Harry’, without adequate training and qualification, seems to be ‘licenced’ to either drive a motor vehicle or carry a gun. This, almost institutionalised lawlessness, is resulting in the alarming levels of road accidents and deaths, gun related killings and the culture of random violence.

Mr. kellawan Lall, the local Government minister, exemplified the above by his voyagerism – in using his firearm against an unarmed civillian; in the end , only to be given a ’slap on the wrist’ by his political bosses in the PPP and in the political administration.

The high levels of corruption, lack of accountability and transparency, in almost all levels of the society, makes it easy for irresponsible and lawless members to be ‘licenced’, to injure, kill and create mayhem, daily.

There will be no change of this sickening situation in the larger society, unless, there is significant change at the political level.

By: M. Xiu Quan-Balgobind-Hackett

M. Xiu Quan-Balgobind-Hackett — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:16:30 +0000

Me granny teech me to pray WITHOUT BLOWS. She lead by example. She kneel and pray.

By: donkey sorrow

donkey sorrow — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:05:00 +0000

there are ppl that park partially on the buisy lane of the road too.
so sad every christmas holiday the same.ppl just dont learn -innocent life gone.

By: Empress Menen

Empress Menen — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 18:32:30 +0000

Too many drivers on the road to make a quick buck. Getting hit from behind is no joke. Enforce the traffic laws.

Condolences to the families involved. I feel your pain.

“Keep it “LIT”

By: myinput

myinput — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:39:29 +0000

My heart goes out the families of those injured or loss their lives. Yet another sad day in Guyana.

How many more has to perish in order for something to be done regarding speeding? Given the extent of the damage, I am pretty sure speeding is a contributory factor.

Do these drivers go through driving school and extensive road test before they are put in charge of people’s lives? It seems as though just about anyone is driving these days. To be in charge of transporting members of the public there must be some form of regulations regarding the driver’s capability of doing so.

How expensive is it to post visible speed limits and have patrol officers out on the main roads frequently? I am pretty sure the prisoners can make traffic signs.

By: iman

iman — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:00:47 +0000

healing and compensation to the families. treat it as wilful act and not accident until proven otherwise. god bless.