Day: December 28, 2010

East Coast Demerara-
Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud this afternoon said the Government will continue to invest in the sugar industry to maintain its stability, to prevail, diversify and develop in spite of industrial actions by workers, price cuts and low yields, a $2.4B packaging facility is under construction.
The facility which will see value added sugar products being made available has a capacity to churn-out 40,000 tonnes of packaged sugar. It will be completed by March.

Georgetown-Proposals for the removal of the graveyard opposite the Bourda market on Regent Street and container parking in the city were brought to President Bharrat Jagdeo today when officials of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) and the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GICC) met to agree on a way forward. A meeting with President Jagdeo was subsequently sought after dialogue between the M&CC and the Chamber on the issue was unsuccessful and Dookhoo was happy to point out that the matter has been amicably resolved.

Georgetown-The Administration of the Guyana Prison Service completely refutes the Kaieteur News’ article “Forgotten Prisoner dies in cell”   dated December 28, 2010.
Directors of Prisons Dale Erskine said this afternoon the prison has no recorded death of any inmate during the period stated nor any prisoner by the name of Barnes at the Georgetown Prison.

 Georgetown-The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) today publicly supports the commitment of the Government for ensuring that Policies and Administrative Acts are non-discriminatory against Chinese made at a meeting held with members of the Chinese Community in Guyana and Dr. President Bharrat Jagdeo. 

 Essequibo-The police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about  last night at Queenstown, Essequibo Coast, during which Housewife Bibi Zaimoon and her 15 year-old niece were attacked and robbed by five men armed with firearms.

 Georgetown-The police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at River View, Ruimveldt, Georgetown last night.

 Georgetown-

Pearl Hytimiah who has been in the Palms for the past 24 years was among several persons greeted by the Minister of Labour Manzoor Nadir over the festive season so they will not be forgotten.

High in spirits was the oldest resident of the home, Ruby Wilkinson, who is 101 years old.

Mr. Nadir also ensured that the people were fed, as he personally handed out plates of food prepared by the staff of the Palms.

He was also warmly received by the staff of the institution.