Day: December 1, 2010

 Georgetown –In observance of World Aids day, the Ministry of health organized several programmes across the country. School children were targeted in certain areas and had the opportunity to have a clear understanding of the disease and other educational tips about HIV and AIDS.

Local manufacturers are feeling the brunt of a boycott of Trinidad and Tobago products around the region.The boycott is believed to have come about in response to a statement made by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar about condition being added to aid provided to hurricane-ravaged countries.Greg Laughlin, the head of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) says a boycott will adversely affect all parties involved.”I feel disappointed that there are those out there who would continue to make calls like that,” Laughlin said.”It certainly does not help any of us in any of the

The Ministry of Health has signalled its intention to test thousands of people in this country for HIV for today’s World Aids Day.Over 2000 people have participated in the 36 hours test-a-thon taking place around the country, including on the Brian Lara Promenade on Port of Spain.The Health Ministry has set a target of 3000 people to be tested

Georgetown-The Ministry of Labour spokeperson, Donna Short-Gill says the first monthly stipend  of $30,000 for the laid off Barama workers.

East Coast Demerra-The police found a vehicle that gunmen escaped in after relieving a butcher Nazim Ali of Mon Repos, East Coast Demerara of a quantity of cash and jewellery.

Berbice –A suspect is now nursing wounds to his ankle and wrist and treated for poison.The police are investigating the murder of Jennifer Thomas, 49 years of Moleson Creek, Corentyne, whose body was found in her home at about 6:15 pm. yesterday with suspected stab wounds to her neck.

Investigations led to the arrest of a suspect who was found in his nearby home with wounds to his left ankle and left wrist and is suspected to have ingested a poisonous liquid in attempts to commit suicide. The suspect has been admitted to the New Amsterdam Hospital under guard.

Georgetown- Police are closing in on all leads as more evidence of terrorist involvement comes to light with a key criminal in custody.According to police sources, there is no doubt that this is a big network that operated under the radar for almost two years until now.With the further arrest of the criminal’s brother, more information on plots and targets were revealed during attacks on Government offices in 2009.TrakkerNews understands that the police continue to maintain a strong presence in the area of the initial arrest and discovery of the shallow graves up the Kara K

Following much publicity and deliberation on the fate of a doctor convicted of sexual misconduct abroad in 2008, the Minister of Health Dr.Leslie Ramsammy is taking the blame for employing him, and is apologizing to the many people who were offended with his employment.The Doctor was given a license to operate locally, and even with knowledge of his conviction, officials here saw no risk to the population.

Berbice– Guyana Sugar Workers across the country staged a weeklong strike for increase in wages, now subject minister responsible Robert Persaud claims the US$185M factory is the most productive during the strike period.

Georgetown-
The United Nations (UN) agencies in Guyana came together for the lighting of the HIV red ribbon, which is a symbol of solidarity for people who are HIV positive, those who live with AIDS, and also to remember the countless lives that the dreadful disease has claimed
The global observance of World AIDS Day this year, would mark 30 years since the incurable disease was first reported in 1981 in the United States.