By Alva Solomon | Thursday, May 7, 2009 | 5 Comments
–ignored barking dog’s warning
A Friendship, East Bank Demerara businessman considers himself lucky following a scuffle with bandits who invaded his home on Monday night.
Speaking to …
By Alva Solomon | Friday, May 1, 2009 | 118 Comments
The Bel Air residence of two now-deceased presidents of Guyana, Dr Cheddi Jagan and Mrs Janet Jagan, has been converted into a heritage home.
The Jagans …
By Alva Solomon | Thursday, April 30, 2009 | 36 Comments
-ran away on fractured ankle
In her bid to escape from three masked bandits who attacked her home on Monday night, Parika resident Ormilla Talchand jumped …
By Alva Solomon | Saturday, April 25, 2009 | 3 Comments
– as MPs visit Georgetown Hospital
Members of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Social Services (PSCSS) of the National Assembly yesterday visited the Georgetown Public Hospital …
By Alva Solomon | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 | 10 Comments
Using advanced agricultural technologies to cultivate non-traditional crops, Greenfield Farms is at the forefront of revolutionizing local farming practices to boost overseas exports.
A zucchini plant …
By Alva Solomon | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 | 8 Comments
When the Industry home of Gangapersaud Bachan and Inderai Bahadur was razed on Sunday, it was only the most recent in a continuing spate of …
By Alva Solomon | Saturday, April 18, 2009 | 24 Comments
–as May/June rains approach
Some Regent Street businesspersons are appealing to the authorities to ensure adequate measures are in place for the upcoming May/June rains.
The University …
By Alva Solomon | Friday, April 17, 2009 | 51 Comments
-power outage disrupts drainage stations
Heavy overnight rainfall flooded several sections of the city yesterday, while power outages hampered drainage operations.
From left, city mayor, Hamilton Green, …
By Alva Solomon | Wednesday, April 15, 2009 | 23 Comments
Government held consultations with residents of the Essequibo River islands of Leguan and Wakenaam in relation to the construction of airstrips on both islands.
This is …
By Alva Solomon | Monday, March 30, 2009 | 15 Comments
–residents say
Building an airstrip on Wakenaam is not a priority, residents who spoke to this newspaper last week said.
Students of the San Souci Primary School …
By Alva Solomon | Monday, February 23, 2009 | 14 Comments
As the February 28 deadline draws closer, the Lamaha Railway Embankment is almost desolate as most of the residents are now adjusting to living conditions …