The traffic campaign is a ‘Nancy story’
Dear Editor, Some things in life are difficult to fathom. The way our law and order functions is definitely one of them, and finding a reason why some people in a position of authority do what they do is another. Often the things that we see make a mockery of the law, which must diligently [...]
The securitisation of regional integration
The significance of the decision to recognise ‘security’ as the fourth pillar of the Caribbean Community, taken by Caricom Heads of Government at their inter-sessional meeting in St Vincent and The Grenadines in February last year, seems still not to have been fully recognised in this insecure country. The heads, considering the fundamental nature and [...]
Unity is not reflected in our national celebrations
Dear Editor, Permit me to draw the public’s attention to the continuing situation of rivalry and disunity to which we are constantly being drawn by the two main political parties, when it comes to national celebrations. This year we had duplicate celebrations on Republic Day, Independence Day and recently on Emancipation Day. All of these occasions [...]
Bridge – Princess Street
The construction of a bridge from Princes Street across to the now defunct Guyana Broadcasting Corporation building on High Street has resulted in the flooding of yards in the immediate vicinity. According to reports, a drain was dug to divert the water away from the neighbourhood but this has proved to be insufficient since a [...]
PREVIEW: BBC’s Lost Land of the Jaguar
The first of three episodes in the Lost Land of the Jaguar series airs today on BBCone at 8pm. The preview of this special is shown below.
Behind the Wheel
Republic Bank customer Ganesh Bijlall sits behind the wheels of his new car acquired through the ‘Deals on Wheels’ promotions. In a press release the Bank said Bijlall accessed financial assistance through its Auto Financing Campaign. The ‘Deals on Wheels’ campaign is an eight-week promotion where interested persons can access loans to purchase cars or [...]
Pile Driving on Robb Street
A pile driving exercise went wrong a few days ago when one of the logs fell on a dragline and the fence of the Mothers Union Day Care Centre on Robb Street. While no one was hurt, concerns have been expressed about this type of heavy-duty work being done in proximity to a building that [...]
Cocaine found in suitcase
Cocaine flattened neatly in plastic was yesterday morning discovered by Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) ranks at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport, Timehri hidden in the walls of a suitcase. The suitcase belonged to a 21-year- old female US resident who was booked on a Caribbean Airlines flight, CA 484 which was destined for New York [...]
Pole with transformer falls
A car proceeds with caution in the vicinity of the fallen transformer at Chapel and Norton streets, Lodge yesterday. (Jules Gibson photo) The truck which was responsible for the transformer falling yesterday. It was transporting another truck at the time. (Jules Gibson photo) GPL employees contemplate the next step
PGS Awards
Professional Guard Services (PGS) Inc presented its 2nd Quarterly Awards for the year at a ceremony hosted at Kirkpatrick’s Garden Room in Meadow Brook Gardens. In a press release PGS said first lieutenant Brentnol McKoy, inspector Ingrid Ridley, armed sergeant Lewis Cockfield, baton rank Esma George, driver W Profitt and radio operator Glennis Fraser each [...]
Beekeeper
Beekeeper Linden Stewart holds up a honeycomb from which he will extract honey. Stewart extracts the honey Stewart opens the honeycomb allowing the contents to fall into a container. The honey is strained into a secondary container. The finished product
Doesn’t Look Like Much Fun
Doesn’t look like much fun! These two girls braved the tall grass in this Bel Air Park playground yesterday to take advantage of the swings set up there. Surely someone could take pity on the children in this area, especially now that school’s out, and cut the grass so they could really enjoy the playground. [...]
Women making cassava bread & casseiri
Women making cassava and a traditional drink, casseiri at a Kenrick Rudolph’s farm at Arau in Region Seven (Cuyuni/Mazuruni). Residents here mostly keep to their traditional way of life. They say mining has polluted and diverted the river.
Trucks filling trench Plaisance railway
Sand trucks were seen filling up this major trench alongside the Plaisance Railway Embankment yesterday and residents of the area have expressed concern. Overseer at the Neighbourhood Democratic Council’s office, which is visible at far right in photo, said that the persons responsible were given permission by the Public Works Ministry to fill the trench. [...]