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Aspiring doctor honoured by Enmore businesses

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

“I just want to be able to help persons to feel better.” That’s the life mantra young Gangadai Harrichand plans to uphold as she embarks on her secondary school journey with the ultimate aim to one day serve in the medical field. “My long-term aspiration is to be a doctor,” the 11-year-old Enmore lass related. At the National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) earlier this year, Gangadai, attending the Valkimi Vidyalaya Primary School at Lusignan, chalked up 523 marks out of a possible 536, thereby gaining a place at the prestigious…

NEW GPC among top performers at GNBS award ceremony

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The New Guyana Pharmaceutical Corporation (GPC) was among the top awardees at the Guyana National Bureau of Standards’ (GNBS) Annual Award Ceremony held last Thursday evening. GPC was the overall winner in the category of continuous improvement in manufacturing. Rupununi Essence, Luke’s Manufacturing, National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO), Assuria Insurance Company, Eureka Medical Laboratories, and MACORP Inc were also awarded for their services provided to the country. Quest Medical Centre was awarded for its continuous improvement in small business services, and St Joseph Mercy Hospital for its continuous improvement…

Police outriders should stop the recklessness

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor, The terrible road accident at Friendship, East Bank Demerara, that claimed the precious lives of those five people on October 15, 2019, is indeed very sad. After viewing the surveillance camera footage, it is clear that the driver of the private car was not at fault. I was looking at the accident and thinking with a shudder that it could have easily been myself and family in that private car on that fateful day. This was something that was waiting to happen. I have heard countless experiences by…

“Don’t allow to cancer to get over you, there is hope” – Andrea Tucker

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

By Lakhram Bhagirat Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from their doctor. For many, the word itself is strong enough to drive fear in the strongest of people. So when Andrea Tucker’s doctor informed her that she had the dreaded “C-word” all she could have done was look to the heavens and place her faith in God. “I knew something was going to happen before I got my results. I was kinda expecting them to say cancer, but another part of me was doubtful because they would…

Driver killed after fuel tanker topples at Buck Hall

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

A 34-year-old man is now dead after the fuel tanker he was operating toppled at Tapir Trail, Buck Hall, Region Two (Pomeroom-Supenaam) on Sunday. Dead is Atewick DeFreitas of Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, East Bank Demerara. Reports are that the driver lost control of the tanker while travelling down a hill. As a result, the vehicle careened off the road and crashed into a ravine. The tanker was one of three heading to the Aurora Mine, operated by Aurora Gold Mine Inc – a subsidiary of Guyana Goldfields Inc. The…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marked in countries across the world every October, helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease. There are about 1.38 million new cases and 458 000 deaths from breast cancer each year (IARC Globocan, 2008). Breast cancer is by far the most common cancer in women worldwide, both in the developed and developing countries. In low- and middle-income countries the incidence has been rising up steadily in the last years due to…

Lindener charged for attempted execution of cop

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

One of the men who allegedly attempted to carry out a daring execution-style killing on ex-cop Teon Allen, known as “Spoil Child”, at East La Penitence, Georgetown was on Tuesday slapped with an attempted murder charge and arraigned at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. Renard Caesar of Linden, Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Berbice) appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan and was not required to plead to the indictable charge which stated that on October 5, 2019, at the East La Penitence Market, with intent to commit murder, he discharged rounds at Allen.…

Guyana Relief Council celebrates 25 years of serving the nation

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The Guyana Relief Council (GRC) on Sunday observed its 25th anniversary under the theme “Years of Caring and Sharing,” where volunteers, sponsors and specially invited guests came together to reflect on the project and its accomplishments. A luncheon was held at the Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, Georgetown, and was attended by members of the private sector, diplomatic corp and stakeholders. GRC Chairman Yvonne Hinds in her opening remarks related that the organisation operates on funding from donors and businesses. She added that despite the acknowledgement and favourable reviews of the vast…

Doctor, 6 others remain in police custody for gold dealer’s murder

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

…as file being prepared to be sent to DPP for advice Seven persons, including the doctor who reportedly administered medical attention to the suspected injured gunman that shot and killed businessman, Deon Stoll, in front of the El Dorado Trading Inc., less than two weeks ago are presently in police custody. This is according to Acting Crime Chief, Michael Kingston, who on Thursday told Guyana Times International that in addition to the seven individuals in custody, the police are hunting for one other person. He explained that in relation to…

Man accused of strangling security guard faces murder charge

October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 TIMES INT'L

The Sophia, Greater Georgetown man who allegedly strangled another on Church Street, Georgetown was slapped with a murder charge. Ashaka John, of A Field Sophia, Greater Georgetown, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts. The 24-year-old man was not required to plea to the indictable charge, which stated that on October 12, 2019, at Church Street, Queenstown, Georgetown, he murdered Jason Bowen. Defence Counsel George Thomas informed the court that his client has a mental problem and is a patient of a doctor at the Psychiatric…