Sophia man stabbed
A Sophia resident is in a serious condition at the Georgetown Hospital after being stabbed early yesterday morning by the reputed husband of a woman he took to his home. Injured is Gary Verbeke, 36, of `B’ Field Sophia. Reports are that around 1 am, the two were gong to Verbeke’s home after attending a [...]
Caricom aiming for single economy framework next year – Carrington
CARICOM Secretary General Edwin Carrington says the community is determined to complete the framework for the single economy by 2008. In his New Year’s message, Carrington said that 2007 holds great promise but requires even deeper commitment as a people having taken the unprecedented step among developing economies to forge a Single Market and Economy. [...]
Glarey gets wheelchairs, supplies
Glarey Bowling, the woman who is bedridden after being severely burnt when her Parika Backdam home was channa bombed by a family friend, has received two wheelchairs and a quantity of foodstuff. The injured woman who also lost two children and her mother in the inferno had told Stabroek News in a news item published [...]
Inculcate lofty attributes – PPP
Guyanese should try to inculcate the lofty attributes of sacrifice, dedication, service and loyalty in their lives as they face the challenges of nation building, the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) said in extending Eid-ul-Adha greetings to all Guyanese in particular to the Muslim community. A statement from the PPP says “We are convinced that if [...]
NAACIE women bring Christmas cheer to orphans
The Women’s Affairs Committee of the National Association of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees is grateful to several organisations and companies for supporting their efforts to bring cheer to the children at the Sad’r Boys and Girls Orphanages and the Joshua House. In a press release, the committee said contributions from Demerara Distillers Limited, Toolsie [...]
Kei-Shar’s announces winners in Christmas Bonanza
Kei-Shar’s Gift Shoppe and Variety Store has announced the winners in the final drawing of the Christmas Bonus Bonanza. In a press release the store said Queenstown, Essequibo resident Adebisi Austin won the first prize of a Haojue Swish Motor Scooter valued $220,000 in the drawing held on Saturday. Carl Hamer, of Amla Avenue, Prashad [...]
President takes Christmas cheer to sick and needy kids
President Bharrat Jagdeo distributed gifts to children in Sophia and those who are patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Christmas Day. A press release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) said the president’s schedule included breakfast with the children at Sophia followed by the distribution of presents. Jagdeo told the organisers of [...]
President extends Eid-ul-Adha greetings
President Bharrat Jagdeo has extended greetings to the Muslim community as it celebrates the festival of Eid-ul-Adha. In a statement the president said “As we close the year 2006, the festival of Eid-ul-Adha brings a promise of renewal and hope in our history, since the rituals will be undertaken by our Muslim brothers and sisters [...]
Lab group hosting courses to boost accreditation, registration
The Guyana Association of Medical Laboratory Profes-sionals (GAMLP) has undertaken several initiatives in an effort to improve the medical laboratory accreditation process. According to a press release from the Government Information Agency (GINA) the GAMLP, which comprises representatives from the public and private sector laboratories, intends to provide continuous medical laboratory education. This, along with [...]
Seventy-one police promotions
The Police Service Commis-sion through the Police Public Relations Department yesterday announced the promo-tion of 71 senior and junior officers, chief inspectors and inspectors in the Guyana Police Force. Heading the list of promotions are C. Gordon, D. Grosvenor and E. Thomas who have been elevated from Superintendents to Senior Superintendents. D. Pompey, W. Sandy, [...]