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‘We don’t have to beg anymore’

– rescued children of drug addicts This is the fourth in a series of interviews with children who have been rescued by the Child Care and Protection Agency of the Ministry of Human Services being published in recognition of Child Protection Week.

Guyana Fashion Weekend

Edgy and loud – it’s all about feminine power By Iana Seales The outrageously good clothing that the Telford Sisters have stitched since the inaugural Guyana Fashion Weekend have soared to a more fearless, sexy, empowering place and it is hard not to feel tempted when their pieces are heating up the catwalk.

Simels evidence inconclusive -Gouveia

‘People can go on a witness stand and say anything’ Chairman of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) Captain Gerry Gouveia yesterday said that the revelations in the Robert Simels trial do not prove anything here because the court evidence “is yet to be substantiated.”

Yolanda Kerr

Serious about making her mark in modelling “I am a mother and a model,” Guyana’s top female model, Yolanda Kerr says with a bit of conviction as if someone had previously challenged her on the statement.

CCJ orders Guyana to reinstate cement tariff

-denies claim for damages The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday ordered Guyana to re-impose the regional tariff on cement within 28 days saying that without a coercive order there would be grave consequences for the rule of law in the single market but it threw out a claim for damages after ruling that TCL Guyana Incorpo-rated (TGI) had not proven its case.

Preach condom use

-Ramsammy urges religious leaders as World AIDS Day launched Health Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy said yesterday that Guyana’s HIV/AIDS progress continues to be hindered by persons living in denial of being at risk and he called on religious leaders to preach condom use.

Fire service mum on ministry arson probe

…though clean-up of site okayed Fire Chief (ag) Marlon Gentle yesterday declined to comment on the investigations into the blaze that devastated the Ministry of Health on Friday last even as questions persist about the extent of the fire service probe.

The Ministry of Health building which was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Friday morning, for many years provided a home for Queen’s College (above). The school occupied the premises between the years 1918-1951

Ramsammy adamant security breached in health ministry fire

– fires firm, demands answers The ruins of the two burnt Ministry of Health buildings are still being assessed by investigators in the wake of Friday’s fire, but preliminary confirmation of security breaches have resulted in the ministry immediately switching security firms and demanding a full explanation for what occurred.

Ray Chance

Hero Ray Chance led team to save 50 vehicles from burning

The unsung heroes of the Ministry of Health’s fire which devastated the main building and an annex at Brickdam were the drivers, who are usually behind the scenes, and a few residents of Hadfield Street who together pulled 50 vehicles to safety as the inferno raged.

Fire ripping away at the main building at the Ministry of Health and an annex.  (Photograph by Brenon Sookram)

Health Ministry channa bombed

A huge fire sparked by channa bombs completely destroyed the Ministry of Health’s main building at Brickdam and an annex early yesterday morning, devouring decades-old records, vehicles and a string of key divisions in a major blow to the health sector.

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