Early morning fire destroys airline travel agencies
An early morning fire destroyed the operations of Frandec Travel Service, LIAT Airlines local office and Dragon Tours which was all housed in the same building, located at the corner of Main and Hilmes Streets.
The old-wooden building which also house H&F Machinery Inc, will see approximately 30 employees affected.
It was reported that the entire database of dragon Tours have been destroyed according to the Head of Dragon Tours, Ann Hamilton.
“All my data, my computer, files..There is no where for me to go and work. I’m so stunned, I don’t know what to say,” she said.
Chief Fire Officer, Marlon Gentle told reporters that the Central Fore Station received a call around 1:30 AM, saying that there was a loud explosion and that the building was on fire.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, the middle and upper flats were already engulfed in flames.
Frandec is one of the oldest travel agencies in Guyana, representing several international airlines, while Dragon Tours, which is about 10 year old.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Grenade kills destitute sending fears across Guyana
What could be heard from miles away, a grenade which exploded today in the vicinity of Stabroek Market left one man dead and 18 others injured. Among the injured is a four years old child.
According to reports, approximately 10:00 hrs an alleged deportee known as ‘America’ detonated a grenade spreading panic in the Stabroek area.
Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee who was on scene pointed that that law enforcement officers is still yet to ascertain the cause of the explosion, noting that people should not speculate until an investigation is carried out.
The injured were transported to the Georgetown Public Corporation Hospital (GPHC), where they were treated and x-rayed to determine the extent of the injuries.
What could be heard from miles away, a grenade which exploded today in the vicinity of Stabroek Market left one man dead and 18 others injured. Among the injured is a four years old child.
According to reports, approximately 10:00 hrs an alleged deportee known as ‘America’ detonated a grenade spreading panic in the Stabroek area.
Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee who was on scene pointed that that law enforcement officers is still yet to ascertain the cause of the explosion, noting that people should not speculate until an investigation is carried out.
The injured were transported to the Georgetown Public Corporation Hospital (GPHC), where they were treated and x-rayed to determine the extent of the injuries.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Linden Business man shot by lone gunman
A popular Linden businessman Albert Joseph known as ‘Bolo’ was on Monday afternoon shot and injured by a lone gunman who entered the store, demanding money.
The gunman, who escaped with GUY$10,000 and a cellular phone, according to reports, is known but has not been captured. However, the police are depending on a surveillance camera which has captured the image of the perpetrator.
Joseph who was shot at his General Store located at 58 Sunflower Street, Wismar was shot in the left side of his abdomen and was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in a stable and conscious condition.
The incident occurred around 4:50PM inside of the store where the owner was sitting in front of the cashier’s booth. His daughter was inside the booth when she saw the gunmen, entering the premises and brandishing a hand-gun.
The gunman who did not approach Joseph’s daughter has already collected a gold chain from the owner when he (Joseph) was shot
A popular Linden businessman Albert Joseph known as ‘Bolo’ was on Monday afternoon shot and injured by a lone gunman who entered the store, demanding money.
The gunman, who escaped with GUY$10,000 and a cellular phone, according to reports, is known but has not been captured. However, the police are depending on a surveillance camera which has captured the image of the perpetrator.
Joseph who was shot at his General Store located at 58 Sunflower Street, Wismar was shot in the left side of his abdomen and was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), in a stable and conscious condition.
The incident occurred around 4:50PM inside of the store where the owner was sitting in front of the cashier’s booth. His daughter was inside the booth when she saw the gunmen, entering the premises and brandishing a hand-gun.
The gunman who did not approach Joseph’s daughter has already collected a gold chain from the owner when he (Joseph) was shot
Greenidge accepts nomination to context PNC/R Presidential candidate
According to confirmation from the main opposition party, reaching this blog Former Finance Minister Carl Greenidge has accepted the nomination to contest as one of the PNC/R Presidential candidate for the 2011 General Elections.
Greenidge yesterday handed over a letter to the Party’s General Secretary Oscar Clarke accepting the nomination as well as biographical and professional data required by the selection process.
Greenidge in delivering remarks said that he had been approached by several persons in recent weeks and as such, has arrived at the conclusion that it was an important matter in which his contribution would be vital.
However, he added that the Government’s complaint to the CARICOM Secretariat about comments he made at Murray’s funeral also played a part in his decision making, noting that the statement which stated that all confidence is lost in his judgment, at some point narrowed his options.
“When a statement like that is made in the region, it is going to be, I think, difficult for regional entities to be in a position to employ you if a government is going to be taking these sorts of positions. So that was an aspect that I think contributed in a sense, while the other option that I would have normally followed was closed,” he said.
The Former CARICOM economist is of the belief that many people would like to see improvement in areas such as security, the modernisation of the agriculture and industrial sectors, as well as to enjoy “buoyant levels of income.”
Role in governing the PNC/R
According to Greenidge he has had many years of association with the party and has been keeping track of its functions over the years, adding that he has several ideas of how they could dynamise the party to assure its supports that their interest are understood.
In addition, he also called on CARICOM for an explanation as to the non-renewal of his contract.
According to confirmation from the main opposition party, reaching this blog Former Finance Minister Carl Greenidge has accepted the nomination to contest as one of the PNC/R Presidential candidate for the 2011 General Elections.
Greenidge yesterday handed over a letter to the Party’s General Secretary Oscar Clarke accepting the nomination as well as biographical and professional data required by the selection process.
Greenidge in delivering remarks said that he had been approached by several persons in recent weeks and as such, has arrived at the conclusion that it was an important matter in which his contribution would be vital.
However, he added that the Government’s complaint to the CARICOM Secretariat about comments he made at Murray’s funeral also played a part in his decision making, noting that the statement which stated that all confidence is lost in his judgment, at some point narrowed his options.
“When a statement like that is made in the region, it is going to be, I think, difficult for regional entities to be in a position to employ you if a government is going to be taking these sorts of positions. So that was an aspect that I think contributed in a sense, while the other option that I would have normally followed was closed,” he said.
The Former CARICOM economist is of the belief that many people would like to see improvement in areas such as security, the modernisation of the agriculture and industrial sectors, as well as to enjoy “buoyant levels of income.”
Role in governing the PNC/R
According to Greenidge he has had many years of association with the party and has been keeping track of its functions over the years, adding that he has several ideas of how they could dynamise the party to assure its supports that their interest are understood.
In addition, he also called on CARICOM for an explanation as to the non-renewal of his contract.
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