Daily Archive: Monday, October 2, 2017

Articles published on Monday, October 2, 2017

This is a roadway in the new scheme at Herstelling, East Bank Demerara. These two women could be seen manoeuvring around holes as they made their way home.

Housing schemes pose policing challenge

Within the last decade several large housing schemes have been developed along the East Bank corridor and while many are thankful for house lots there are increasing concerns about the police’s ability to respond promptly to reports of crime because of the few signs and their unfamiliarity with the areas.

Part of the congregation yesterday (Ministry of the Presidency photo)

President calls for new movement to boost living standards

Returning to a theme that he has stressed for months, President David Granger yesterday called on churches of all denominations and faiths and all Guyanese to start a new movement to boost living standards According to a statement from the Ministry of the Presidency, he proposed that it be built on the pillars of the Village of Movement.

GDF hands Panthers 34-29 defeat

The Guyana Defence Force rugby team handed the Panthers their second defeat of the Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) Bounty Farm XVs tournament yesterday at the National Park Playing Field.

South Africa closes in on victory

POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa, (Reuters) – South Africa need seven wickets on the last day to secure victory in the first test and go ahead in the two-match series as Bangladesh struggled on a rain-curtailed fourth day at Senwes Park yesterday.

Climate change

Interviews and photos by David Papannah and Dreylan Johnson This week, the man and woman in the street shared their views on climate change, the effects it has locally and what can be done to reduce the impact of the phenomenon.