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This route 44 minibus found itself in an unusual position after it rolled away from its parking spot at the Beterverwagting bus park yesterday afternoon.
Stabroek News understands that the minibus was in neutral gear when it rolled backward across the trench and onto a length of iron pipe. In a video posted on social media, persons were heard saying that the brakes also failed. The minibus was stuck across the trench for some time while being partially supported by a utility pole guy wire.
Public-spirited persons at the bus park were able to locate a ladder and they assisted passengers to exit from the bus.
No one was hurt or injured in the incident.

Extreme parking

Some residents of Khan Hill, Barima-Waini (Region One) display their COVID-19 cash grants. (DPI photo)

Eight thousand Region One households benefit from $25,000 grant

A tractor operator on Friday clearing cane that was recently burnt at the Rose Hall Estate, where works have restarted to resume sugar production. On Friday, Estate Manager Aaron Dukhia said that so far a total of 105 persons were employed while works are presently ongoing for mechanical tillage. Dukhia told reporters that he was tasked with putting the Rose Hall Estate back into operation with the intention “of making sugar in another two years.” (Bebi Oosman photo)

A tractor operator on Friday clearing cane that was recently burnt at the Rose Hall Estate

American and Guyanese canines getting acquainted prior to the arrival of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday. The dogs were part of the security arrangements. (US Embassy photo)

Woof

First Lady Arya Ali (seated at centre) along with several parents and their children after the unveiling of a “One Guyana” project installation at Kingston, Georgetown. According to the Department of Public Information (DPI), the installation is a map of Guyana made up of puzzle pieces that is intended to promote the virtues of friendship, love and brotherhood between Guyanese. It was unveiled by the First Lady along with children from several city wards. (DPI photo)

“One Guyana” project installation at Kingston, Georgetown

Pompeo meets first couple

The President paying his respects at the Sandy's funeral parlour. (Office of the President photo)

President pays respects to Henry cousins

A member of a Guyana Power and Light Inc (GPL) technical team during work to replace a pole at Met-en-meerzorg, West Coast Demerara yesterday. The technical team transferred all the necessary line hardware to the new pole and reenergised the circuit. (GPL photo)

GPL technical team during work to replace a pole

Photo shows the participants

GDF ensigns in disaster risk management course

Brazil Ambassador pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister: Brazil’s Ambassador to Guyana, Maria Clara Duclos Carisio (left) yesterday congratulated Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Hugh Todd, on his recent appointment. According to a release from the Ministry, she said that the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, expressed interest in the ongoing dialogue between the two countries and, through that engagement, expanding the agenda on cooperation.
Todd expressed his gratitude to the Ambassador for Brazil’s continued support to, and cooperation with Guyana. He added, “We look to Brazil’s leadership in terms of protecting (Guyana’s) territorial sovereignty and integrity.”
Brazil is traditionally seen as bulwark against Venezuelan aggression aimed at Guyana. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs photo)

Brazil Ambassador pays courtesy call on Foreign Minister

Chadwick Boseman

MTV dedicates VMA show to ‘true hero’ Chadwick Boseman

High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Dr K J Srinivasa and Minister of Education Priya Manickchand greeting each other yesterday at her office. The High Commissioner discussed various avenues of possible cooperation and exchange of best practices in the education sector between India and Guyana, a release from the High Commission said. (Indian High Commission photo)

Namaste

Ministry assists fire victims

Some of those in attendance (DPI photo)

Local entertainers urged to join fight against COVID-19

The Hideout Bar (Police photo)

Seventeen arrested for breaching COVID rules at Montrose bar

President Irfaan Ali yesterday participated in the 11th Special Emergency Meeting of CARICOM to review the current situation and impact of the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019.
He was joined by the Prime Minister, Brigadier Mark Phillips and Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony. The President has been meeting with local, regional and international stakeholders to gather resources in the fight against COVID-19. (Office of the President photo)

President takes part in CARICOM COVID meeting

Arriving in style: New President Irfaan Ali and his wife First Lady Ayra Ali being escorted by the Joint Services to the inauguration ceremony at the National Cultural Centre. (Office of the President photo)

Arriving in style

Health and Education teams meet on reopening of schools: Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony and a technical team met with Minister of Education Priya Manikchand and other senior officials within the Education Ministry yesterday to discuss the safety of students and eventual reopening of schools. A statement from the Education Ministry said that an announcement would be made soon, while reminding that the best interest of the child is always of paramount importance for the government. The teams included former Minister of Health Dr Leslie Ramsammy, Chief Medical Officer Dr Shamdeo Persaud, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Karen Boyle, Assistant Chief Education Officer Samantha Williams and Chief Planning Officer within the Ministry of Education Nicola Johnson. (Ministry of Education photo)

Health and Education teams meet on reopening of schools

New Cabinet meets: President Irfaan Ali and other members of the PPP/C government’s Cabinet held their first meeting yesterday at the Office of the President. The meeting took place two days after Ali, who was sworn in last Sunday, appointed the remaining members of his Cabinet and Ministers of Government. (Department of Public Information photo)

New Cabinet meets

President meets Brazil, Argentine, Chile envoys

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