Two more die in north west from mystery ailment
Toshao of Moruka, Joseph De Souza yesterday confirmed that there had been two more deaths in Moruka from a gastro-like affliction bringing the toll to at least six while a number of persons have fallen sick even as a health team from Georgetown investigates. Region One Chairman, Fermin Singh told Stabroek News yesterday that he [...]
Mabel, 104, says will live past 110
-wants the company of Spanish speakers Centenarian Mabel Connell nee Costress, who celebrates her 104th birthday today, hopes to one day live to see 110 and is requesting that Spanish speakers visit her at the St Joseph Mercy Hospital where she is a resident patient so she can converse with them. When Stabroek News visited [...]
Mining waste management models being put to the test at Mahdia
A Water and Tailings Management project, which will in future see water used in mining operations being restricted to the mining pits, was last week unveiled at the White Hole mining area, located at District Two, Mahdia in Region 8 (Potaro/Sipuruni). The entire operation which comprised the building of dams, primary and secondary ponds to [...]
Mahdia women gearing up to man heavy-duty vehicles
A group of women from Mahdia in Region Eight (Potaro/Siparuni) which functions under the name ’Women on the Move’, will benefit from training in the operation of machinery such as bulldozers and bobcats through funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Scientific consultant attached to CIDA, Richard Couture, who also heads the Guyana Environmental [...]
Mother of four dies in Providence accident
-had just dropped off child at school A 25-year-old mother of four died on the spot when she was struck down by a car while attempting to cross the Providence Public Road around lunchtime yesterday. Mary Sandy of Area A, Track C, Providence, and originally of Moruca, North West District, had only minutes before dropped [...]
George St house destroyed by fire
-neighbours in flaming row Fire of unknown origin yesterday morning reduced a George Street, Werk-en-Rust house to ashes even as the lone occupant and his immediate neighbour, whose house was partially damaged in the blaze, blamed each other. When this newspaper arrived on the scene, some 15 minutes after the fire started, members of the [...]
Parika under siege
Residents demand increased security after rampant robberies Following a spate of robberies over the past few months, Parika residents are calling on the authorities to beef-up security in the area, saying the few ranks that are stationed at the Parika Police Station are inadequate to cope with activities at the busy port of entry. A [...]
Years later…South Wakenaam still awaiting improvements
Residents of several south Wakenaam villages are calling on the authorities to make provisions for necessities including water and electricity as well as security for schoolgirls who trek several miles along the lonely public road which connects their villages to the central part of the island. Stabroek News visited that section of the Essequibo River [...]
Trucker in East Coast crash could test breathalyzer law
The driver of a truck which caused a four-vehicle accident on the East Coast Public Road in the vicinity of Bachelor’s Adventure on Saturday is in police custody and could provide an early test of the recently assented to breathalyzer law. One of the victims of the accident, Parmanand Dass of Paradise, East Coast Demerara [...]
Two bodies of missing fishers found
Relatives of four fishermen who went missing over the weekend, had their worst fears confirmed when the bodies of two of the men were recovered yesterday by a search party at the mouth of the Pomeroon River. The two men of Unity, Mahaica, 25-year-old Basdeo Ramphal a.k.a ‘Buddy’ and his 20-year-old cousin Ramlall Ramphal a.k.a [...]
US-based Guyanese octogenarian stabbed in chest during robbery
Police are investigating a mid-morning robbery in which an 88-year-old US-based Guyanese was stabbed in the chest. Ayona Stugger of 55 Plum Park, Sophia was stabbed in the right side of her chest by an intruder who also attempted to strangle her with an elastic cord. According to the woman’s nephew, James Trim, his aunt [...]
Pegasus upgrade, remodelling to take place over next few years – Badal
Over the next few years, key areas of the Pegasus Hotel interior will take on a new look as its US$3 million upgrade unfolds. Businessman Robert Badal, who leads the team of investors that recently acquired the renowned property, said on Monday night that massive upgrading works will be conducted over the next few years, [...]
Two kidney transplants successful
The two kidney transplant operations which were carried out at the Georgetown Public Hospital over the weekend spearheaded by a United States-based team have been successful and both patients and their donors are recovering. Jairaj Singh, a 55-year-old father of four whose operation was done on Saturday, was recovering yesterday at the Intensive Care Unit [...]
Waiting time at GPHC for treatment key issue at parliament hearing
-recommendations to be submitted to hospital The Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Social Services on Friday met with officials of the Georgetown Public Hospital on matters of concern observed during the group’s visit to the hospital four weeks ago and the waiting time for treatment was a key issue. Recommendations from the committee are to be [...]
NAMILCO honing plans for flour sales in Brazil
…as it marks 40th anniversary, ISO certification As it observes its 40th anniversary, the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) is celebrating attainment of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification and is working on penetrating the Brazil market by building a warehouse in Lethem and doing labels in Portuguese. At a reception held at the Pegasus Hotel [...]