Spate of armed robberies
Despite enhanced security arrangement in place
As the Christmas season approaches, armed robberies according to statistics is on the rise despite Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee's assurance that there is a boost in security. A release from the Police Public Relations Office revealed that Nine men are currently in custody in connection with a series of robberies committed in Linden, Berbice and Georgetown.
Two suspect is in custody assisting with the investigation of Armed Robbery. At about 11:00h today (December 18,2010), Goldsmith Nandalall Narine of Grove, East Bank Demerara was attacked and robbed by three men armed with firearms.
According to reports, Narine was in his workshop along with two other workers when the gunmen attacked the business place, and carted off with a quantity of jewellery, $15,000 in cash and a cell phone and escaped in a waiting car.
Quick response by the police led to the motor car being intercepted at Agricola, on the East Bank and arrested the two suspect.
Meanwhile, on Friday Annette Dolphin a vendor was attacked and robbed of her jewellery by a lone gunmen at the Stabroek area. An alarm was raised and public spirited persons gave chase, and after several attempts of his escape, the suspect was apprehended along the East Bank at which a .38 snub-nose revolver with four rounds and two empty shells were found in his possession.
Charges will be made shortly.
The Police also conducted a search today on a house at Rosehall, Corentyne, during which an unlicensed .32 semi-automatic pistol with two rounds was found. One individual has been arrested and is in police custody.
A family of Corriverton, Berbice was also attacked, robbed and relieved of a quantity of cash, jewellery and 3 cell phones and escaped.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Jagdeo says GAWU will never be derecognised under his Government
During an invited comment to media operatives last evening upon his return to Guyana, President Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that there will be no derecognition of the Guyana Agriculture and Workers' Union (GAWU), by the Guyana Sugar Corporation under his Government.
The President was responding to media reports that GuySuCo, in a letter to GAWU, is threatening to consider derecognition of the Union after a continuing spate of violation of the Collective Labour Agreement by GAWU.
According to Jagdeo, while he understands the frustration of GuySuCo's Board and Management, the issue of derecognition will not be entertained by his government. while refusing to elaborate on the on-going dispute between the Union and GuySuCo which is hampering sugar production for 2010, he stated that the matter will be discussed at an internal meeting today.
Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud who was also part of the President delegation also expressed the view that derecognition will not and will never be contemplated. He said he is awaiting a full report of the status of engagement between the Union and GuySuCo's management from the Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr. Nanda Gopaul.
During an invited comment to media operatives last evening upon his return to Guyana, President Bharrat Jagdeo has made it clear that there will be no derecognition of the Guyana Agriculture and Workers' Union (GAWU), by the Guyana Sugar Corporation under his Government.
The President was responding to media reports that GuySuCo, in a letter to GAWU, is threatening to consider derecognition of the Union after a continuing spate of violation of the Collective Labour Agreement by GAWU.
According to Jagdeo, while he understands the frustration of GuySuCo's Board and Management, the issue of derecognition will not be entertained by his government. while refusing to elaborate on the on-going dispute between the Union and GuySuCo which is hampering sugar production for 2010, he stated that the matter will be discussed at an internal meeting today.
Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud who was also part of the President delegation also expressed the view that derecognition will not and will never be contemplated. He said he is awaiting a full report of the status of engagement between the Union and GuySuCo's management from the Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr. Nanda Gopaul.
Measures taken to ensure consumers are not ripped off
The Ministry of Agriculture has taken steps against reports of hoarding and price-gouging by certain retailers in the country. This decision has seen the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC), dispatching supplies of rice and sugar at pivotal points across the country.
This is to ensure that citizens can purchase at the approved prices, and to ensure that they are not ripped off as a result of the hike in prices for basic commodities during the festive season.
On Saturday, hundreds turned out to purchase rice and sugar from trucks dispatched by the GMC at Port Mourant, Linden, Mahaicony and Mon Repos, at the standard price, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture.
The prices are as follow;- White rice- $400 gallon, Parboiled (brown) rice- $540 and Sugar- $60 per pound.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud on Tuesday cleared the air on the matter by issuing a stern warning to person found black marketing the commodities, noting that action will be taken against anyone found doing such.
He pointed out that, the Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Paul Bhim has sinced advised that a team is currently monitoring the situation for persons found in this act, since there is currently no shortage.
Teams for GuySuCo and the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), have been visiting distributors and retailers.
Reportedly, the Agriculture Minister has also instructed GuySuCo to review the quantity of sugar the corporation sells to any distributor found guilty of hoarding sugar.
consumers have over the last week voiced their concerns as it relates to the high prices for basic commodities as such, an investigation has since been launched into the matter and efforts are being made to rectify.
The Ministry of Agriculture has taken steps against reports of hoarding and price-gouging by certain retailers in the country. This decision has seen the New Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC), dispatching supplies of rice and sugar at pivotal points across the country.
This is to ensure that citizens can purchase at the approved prices, and to ensure that they are not ripped off as a result of the hike in prices for basic commodities during the festive season.
On Saturday, hundreds turned out to purchase rice and sugar from trucks dispatched by the GMC at Port Mourant, Linden, Mahaicony and Mon Repos, at the standard price, according to a report from the Ministry of Agriculture.
The prices are as follow;- White rice- $400 gallon, Parboiled (brown) rice- $540 and Sugar- $60 per pound.
Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud on Tuesday cleared the air on the matter by issuing a stern warning to person found black marketing the commodities, noting that action will be taken against anyone found doing such.
He pointed out that, the Chief Executive Officer of the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GuySuCo), Paul Bhim has sinced advised that a team is currently monitoring the situation for persons found in this act, since there is currently no shortage.
Teams for GuySuCo and the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB), have been visiting distributors and retailers.
Reportedly, the Agriculture Minister has also instructed GuySuCo to review the quantity of sugar the corporation sells to any distributor found guilty of hoarding sugar.
consumers have over the last week voiced their concerns as it relates to the high prices for basic commodities as such, an investigation has since been launched into the matter and efforts are being made to rectify.
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