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Georgetow- Measures have been taken by Government to ensure that pirate attacks on fishermen are stopped as plans have been put in place for security at sea.
  In line with this, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud  met with Chief Executive Officer and founder of RK’s Security service, Roshan Khan and Blue Tracker Verification and Monitoring System (VMS), Business Development Manager, Marko Sjekloca and its software management expert Chris Eckersley. 

Georgetown-With relation to the level of visibility of the tints that are used on the windows of vehicles, Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee said that the law stipulates that vehicles that are imported with manufacturer’s tint should not be used on the streets in Guyana. 
However, since more cars with tints are being imported into the country, Government instituted a provision where the Minister could use his discretion to grant a six-month waiver in order for the owner of the vehicle to acquire a fitness.

Linden- At about 1730h. yesterday December 07, 2010, lumber dealer Chen-Jui-Pin, 56 years, and his wife Suchen-Chen, 55 years, of Kara Kara, Linden, were proceeding along the Linden Highway on their motor vehicle.

According to the police, In the vicinity of Yarakabra, two men drove up alongside in motor car HB 6580 and signaled to them that something was wrong with a wheel on their vehicle. As they stopped to see what was the problem the two men, one of whom was armed with a handgun, came out of their vehicle and held them up.

Turkeyen– The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 0510h. today on the Turkeyen Public Road, ECD, and which resulted in the death of pedal cyclist Suresh Sawh, 43 years of Mon Repos, ECD.

Investigations revealed that the driver of motor vehicle PJJ 8098 was allegedly proceeding at a fast rate when he lost control of the vehicle and struck down the pedal cyclist.

Suresh Sawh was taken to the GPHC where he was pronounced DOA.

Corentyne, Berbice – The police are investigating an armed robbery committed on Chris Shambaran, 48 years; Aliyah Shambaran, 45 years; and Vadawattie Ramloutan, 45 years, of No. 0 Village, Corentyne which occurred at about 20:30h. Tuesday.
Investigations revealed that the victims are on holiday and were in their home when three men, one of whom was armed with a firearm, entered through an open door and held them up.

Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley says that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar must clear the air on the Security Intelligence Agency (SIA).Rowley said Persad-Bissessar must let the country know exactly what is going on with the secret files obtained illegally by the SIA.He said too many questions have been raised and not enough answers are coming.Rowley questioned who is in possession of the secret files, who has been able to view them and what will become of them.He called on Persad-Bissessar to address the Parliament on the issue

National Security Minister John Sandy has decided to remain mum on the issue of who is responsible for the controversial Security Intelligence Agency (SIA).The uncertainty of exactly who is responsible for the SIA after both Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and Police Commissioner Dwayne Gibbs both laid responsibility for the unit on each other.The issue of who the SIA is accountable to arose after reports in a newspaper suggested the Persad-Bissessar is in possession of the secret files obtained illegally by the SIA.Persad-Bissessar denied this and said in response that Gibbs had full r

 Georgetown – Cabinet Secretary Dr. Roger Luncheon reported today that the Government found some annoyance with the media treatment recently of the advances in the telecommunication sector.

Leonora/Uitvlugt Region 3– Guyana’s sugar industry has, over the years been faced with the severe effects of reduced demands, price cuts and, climate change which has taken a severe toll on its productivity. But due to Government’ stringent management the industry has survived the rigours and to date, has remained operational.
This was reiterated by, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud , during a meeting with sugar and community enhancement workers at the Uitvlugt/Leonora Community Development Centre, Region Three. 
   

Georgetown –  Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud said t that despite the effects climate change poses, and the vulnerabilities of being below sea level, all possible steps must be taken to minimise the effects of excess rainfall.
He emphasised the necessity for optimal functioning of primary and tertiary drainage and irrigation systems within communities, referring to the task of the NDIA with the proper working of primary systems, as such, the reason for expending more resources within the region.