The Reach

16/09/2023

Watch|| Man shot multiple times during a robbery in Sophia, Greater Georgetown last evening. He was rescued by public-spirited citizens and transported to the Georgetown Public Hospital, where he underwent immediate surgery. Currently, he remains unconscious

Content Warning: Viewer Discretion Advised - This video contains explicit language and graphic scenes of blood.

16/09/2023

Youmun Nabi will be observed on September 28 - CIOG announces

16/09/2023

Watch|| Body found at Dredge Creek, on the Essequibo Coast.
📷: A.Stoll

15/09/2023

Watch|| Viewers discretion advised for this video. Student of the New Campbellville Secondary School being kicked in the head by a fellow student.

15/09/2023

Breaking News | Dr. Nehaul Singh, a veteran government pathologist, is reported to have sustained severe injuries in a recent accident on the Essequibo Coast today. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes accessible.

15/09/2023

Plaisance Secondary School student stabbed in the face by colleague

See below the post that was made by the child's sister

"This is my sister who attends Plaisance secondary school. She was injured by a guy... who attends the same school...my sister did not deserve to get that. He bore my sister with a scissors for what particular reason I don't know. This is totally not acceptable because he already knows that he is not supposed to lay a finger on a female but I guess he's too ignorant and dunce to know this..now my sister has to sleep in pain all because of this jackass..but remember what goes around comes back around. God don't sleep time you take to pick a fight with a girl study how you're going make your parents proud... this is not going down like that".

15/09/2023

“As citizens, you have the right to say what your concerns are. We are a government that listens, and the fact that we have engaged you this afternoon and gotten your blessings on how to proceed, we expect that there will be full cooperation once the contractors come in to start the work.”
- Hon. Bishop Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, to residents of Kuru Kuru, during a meeting on Thursday.

15/09/2023

While at the New Amsterdam Hospital, located in Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne), the Minister of Health, Honourable Dr Frank Anthony, conducted a walk-thru of the Neonatal Department, to ensure that the services being offered are up to the standards set by the MoH.

Among those present were Regional Health Officer, Dr. Vishalya Sharma; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, Dr. Bob A. D. Ramnauth; Matron of New Amsterdam Hospital, Lelewattie Sawh, among other officials.

15/09/2023

President Dr. Irfaan Ali met member of the US Democratic Party and representative of New York, Congressman Gregory Meeks at Capitol Hill, yesterday.
Dr Ali is on a three-day visit to Washington, DC.

15/09/2023

Fisherman remanded for setting house on fire at Mahaica

Anthony Budram, a 33-year-old Fisherman of Lot 21 Mosquito Hall, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara, was arrested on September 10, 2023, and charged with the offence of 'Setting Fire to Building', contrary to Section 141 of Criminal Law (Offences) Act Chapter 08:01.

Budram is accused of committing the act on the dwelling house of Kubram Ramlall, age 49, and Goomattie Pitamber, age 75, both of Lot 79 Mosquito Hall, Mahaica, on September 9, 2023.

The accused appeared at the Sparendam Magistrate's Court before Magistrate George, where the charge was read to him. He was not required to plead to the charge and was remanded to prison. The next court date is October 10, 2023.

Release from Guyana Police Force

15/09/2023

Traffic enforcement exercise conducted on La Retraite Public Road

Corporal McGarrell and Constable Pellew of Wales Police Station Traffic Department in Regional Division #3 conducted a Speeding Exercise on La Retraite Public Road, West Bank Demerara, targeting drivers exceeding the speed limit.

Drivers who exceeded the speed limit were issued Traffic Tickets and the following cases were made:
Speeding- 7
Tickets- 7
The enforcement exercise was done on Thursday 14th September, between 17:00 and 18:00h.

Release from the Guyana Police Force

15/09/2023

Students of Arapaima Primary School benefit from Traffic Lecture

Corporal Persaud, W/Const Alvin, W/Const William, and two CPG members who are all stationed at the Lethem Police Station and attached to the Traffic Department, conducted a road safety and traffic lecture to the pupils of Arapaima Primary School (Grades 4, 5, and 6).

Eight teachers and 115 students attended the lecture. The students were lauded for their attentive listening skill and their participation.

Release from GPF.gy

10/09/2023

Morocco earthquake: More than 2,000 dead as tremors felt in several regions

A 6.8 magnitude quake south-west of Marrakesh caused "violent" tremors in several regions.

10/09/2023

NEWS FLASH: A collision at Mahaica on the East Coast of Demerara early this evening claimed the lives of four people, including a young child. Two other people were taken urgently to the hospital.

This is a developing story and more details will be provided in a subsequent report.

26/08/2023

Sterling Products Limited rewards 12 students who excelled at NGSA 2023

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – August 26, 2023: Sterling Products Limited, in keeping with the company’s annual tradition, recognised and rewarded 12 children of employees who successfully completed the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) this year.

Each child received a cash award of $80,000 during a small Bursary Award ceremony at the company’s office at Providence, East Bank Demerara on August 25.

The awardees were Ryshad Munaisar, Sharda Seecharran, Irfaan Nasoordin, Matthew Mahadeo, Angel Jagessar, Ethan Jacob, Angielena Shiwbaran, Naresh Singh, Josiah Richmond, Darren Gharbaran, Ebony Thomas and Arren Lalgie.

General President at the Clerical and Commercial Workers' Union, Mr. Sherwood Clarke, in his address to the awardees, urged them to be intentional and wise in making decisions as they advance along their academic journey.

He stated, “You’re going into a new environment. There will be persons who would sometimes want to lead you in the wrong direction. I want to encourage you to listen to your parents, listen to your
teachers and allow them to guide you.”

Deputy Chief Education Officer (DCEO) for Amerindian and Hinterland Development, Mr. Marti DeSouza commended the company for its support towards the students, while encouraging the students to remain focused on their studies.

He said, “I expect that you will make the best of this opportunity, and maybe in another five years from now, some of you may top your Secondary schools.”

The Sterling Products Limited management team also encouraged the students to continue to work diligently as they progress to higher education.

The parents of the awardees expressed appreciation to the company for continuously investing in the academic development of the children.

Ms. Maneka Jacob noted that she is honored to be employed by a company that recognises its employees, stating that the award will be a tremendous support.

The annual bursary programme has been in place for over two decades and the monetary award is presented to children who would have attained at least a 70 percent pass at the examination.

26/08/2023

A HELPING HAND

Deputy Superintendent of Police C. Davis and a Police team from Timehri, East Bank Demerara (EBD) constructed a bridge for Michelle Williams (a former member of the Guyana Police Force) at her home in Alliance Road Timehri, East Bank Demerara. Michelle is wheelchair-bound due to an accident.

The surroundings of her home were cleared away of all thick vegetation and bushes. She was elated and thanked DSP Davis and the team. This is another example of the commitment by the Police to assist our valued members of the public.

Source: Guyana Police Force

22/07/2023

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14/07/2023

See the below statement from the Mohamed's on the recent Reuters article linking the family to drug trafficking, gold smuggling:

Press Statement

Mohameds Challenge Reuters to Produce Evidence to Support Allegations Made in Report - Vile Diabolical Hatchet Job

The Mohameds take note of a special Reuters report titled "US Probing Exxon Contractor in Guyana for Smuggling Drugs, Gold" dated July 14, 2023.

The report printed by Reuters is defamatory of the character and reputation of Mr. Nazar Mohamed and his son Azruddin Mohamed.

A cursory reading of the report reveals that it is a repetition and regurgitation of the now widely accepted discredited Bram Ebus report published on September 14, 2020.

The report is premised and riddled with unverified and unsubstantiated assertions that the Mohameds are the subjects of investigations by "...the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Homeland Security, and other US agencies on the suspicion of smuggling Colombian co***ne and illegally mined Venezuelan gold to the United States, Europe, and the Middle East..." and for "...laundering money for drug traffickers and criminals, including sanctioned Russian nationals operating in the region..."

The Mohameds reject the purported sources referred to in the defamatory report and the reckless use of sources as the basis of the entire report.

The Mohameds categorically deny that they are the subject of any investigations by any US authorities. In response to a request by Reuters to respond to these baseless allegations, the Mohameds not only specifically denied these allegations but challenged Reuters to produce any evidence to support the allegations made in the report.

The article revealed that Reuters failed to do so.

The Mohameds repeat and maintain their challenge to Reuters to produce any information to support that these allegations are of any substance.

The Mohameds are surprised and astonished that such a seemingly reputable international news agency would publish such allegations that are devoid of any substance.

It is disappointing that Reuters would permit itself to be the tool of misinformation and an agent of the detractors of the Mohameds'.

The Mohameds consider this report a most vile diabolical sloppy hatchet job, published with the primary intention to create the appearance that the Mohameds are in a position of conflict with the US law enforcement agencies.

The tone, tenor, and content of the report clearly aim to lower the Mohameds' estimation in the eyes of Guyanese, the international community, and to destroy their business relations, integrity, and credentials.

In conclusion, we remain fully committed to upholding the law and conducting our business operations with the highest standards of legitimacy and integrity.

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