Unvaccinated staff will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test- Giftland OfficeMax

Giftland OfficeMax has announced that all unvaccinated staff will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test at the beginning of every work week before commencing duties.
 This comes as the government continues its vaccination drive which is aimed at reducing the spread of the deadly virus. According to a statement from Giftland, it is critical that all people in the workforce get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of the highly contagious variants.  A significant number of unvaccinated people, increased COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are once again rising throughout Guyana.

 

The Company pointed to a statement by the Private Sector Commission in a recent article, which stated that they are “Ready and willing to support all and any action taken by the government that will serve to protect our population from the surge of the pandemic.” – Factoring the persons who wish to not take the vaccine but “must be prepared to face the consequences.” This is also being expounded by all major health and Government organizations around the world, Giftland said.

 

This is the logical fulfillment of the ethical commitment of all workers to put patrons as well as their colleagues first and take all steps necessary to ensure their health and well-being are secured.

 

Giftland noted that the existing COVID-19 vaccine mandates have proven effective. As the health care community leads the way in procuring vaccines for our country, we hope all other employers across the country will implement effective policies to encourage vaccination. The health and safety of workers, families, communities and the nation depends on it.

While the company is requiring it’s employees to get vaccinated or submit a negative test result, there is still the possibility of employees contracting the virus from  customers they serve.

Being vaccinated does not prevent one from contracting or spreading COVID-19. Given the increase in the delta virus in the United States, it’s centers of disease control have been warning its citizens who have been vaccinated to use every precaution to protect themselves.

Mother of 3 in custody following the murder of reputed husband

Dead is Anthony Pakanram called Max. The Police are reporting that the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding between the couple which led to the victim’s death. That incident occurred around 16:15 on Sunday at Providence on the East Bank of Demerara. According to the Police following a misunderstanding between the couple, the deceased physically assaulted the suspect ,who afterwards moved out of their shared home to her parents home at Old Road Providence.
On Sunday 25th July 2021, at about 15:30 hours the deceased went to the said location and an argument ensued. The Police are reporting that he became angry and armed himself with a knife. Despite the woman trying to flee, the victim cornered her and a scuffle ensued. In the melee, the suspect then heard the victim groan and saw him bleeding from the neck. As they parted, he walked a short distance and collapsed. He was rushed to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre by family members where he died while receiving medical care. The body is presently at the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home awaiting a Post Mortem Examination. The deceased and the suspect were in a common-law relationship and have three (3) children together. There are reports that the deceased had a history of violence towards the suspect.

Pharmacist was accidentally shot by REO says Police

Days after the shooting incident involving the Region 9 (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) Regional Executive Officer Karl Singh, the Guyana Police Force is now reporting that the shooting was accidental. Gladys Emmanuel, a pharmacist of St. Ignatius Village, Central Rupununi was reportedly shot to her abdomen by Region 9 Regional Executive Officer Karl Singh on Wednesday. According to the initial police report which stated that the victim was in the company of the said suspect in his motor pickup on the main access road at Lethem in the vicinity of Kanuku Lodge when she was allegedly shot to the region of her abdomen. Singh was arrested and placed in custody after he took the woman to the Lethem Regional Hospital. His licensed firearm was seized and lodged. On Thursday, he was released on $100,000 dollars station bail and is expected to return to the Lethem Police Station today. Emmanuel is still hospitalised as she recovers from the gunshot injury. The police investigations are ongoing.

73lbs of cannabis busted in vehicle at Lusignan prison road

Two Persons are now in custody following a drug bust on Lusignan Road on Wednesday.

According to the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit, (CANU) ranks during an operation
intercepted a vehicle on the Lusignan prison road with 73 lbs of cannabis. The drug enforcement agency said that the two suspects were arrested and taken to CANU Headquarters pending further investigations.

Two persons killed and two in critical condition following Little Diamond bus accident.

Dead are 17yr old Johnny Persaud, Anthony Persaud age 18 years and Aaliyah Edwards all of Land Of Canaan, East Bank Demerara.
17yr old Johnny Persaud of Lot 108 Old Road, Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara is suffering from head injuries and a chest contusion and Michael James age 16 years of Lot 29 Koker Dam Land Of Canaan, East Bank Demerara is suffering from head injuries – they are both listed as critical.
The accident occurred around 10:00 PM last night at Little Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara.
There are reports  that the mini-bus involved in the accident was speeding when the driver lost control and toppled several times. Passengers were flung from the minibus, many of whom suffered serious injuries about their bodies, while two passengers died on the spot.
 The Guyana Police Force is reporting that Kevon Moore, the driver of Minibus #BXX 7256 related to them that they were returning from the seawalls proceeding south along the eastern carriageway of the said road at a fast rate of speed when he lost control of his vehicle which turned turtle several times and came to a stop facing in a south-eastern direction.
All passengers were taken out of the minibus by public-spirited citizens and taken to the Diamond Diagnostic Centre.  Jessie Wishart age 23 years and Joel Wishart age 20 years of Lot 43 Old Road Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, Odarry Gonsalves age 18 years of Lot 192 Old Road Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara, Valencia George age 18 years of Lot 80 Land Of Canaan, East Bank Demerara and Shane Argyle age 17 years of Koker Dam Land Of Canaan, East Bank Demerara were all treated and sent away at the said institution. The remaining passengers of the minibus were transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation where they were further seen and examined by a doctor on duty and admitted patients in the Accident and Emergency Unit. They are Sabrina Corlette age 18 years of Lot 186 Hyde Park, Timehri, East Bank Demerara who suffered  an open fracture dislocation to right ankle and head injuries, Seth Abrams age 18 years of Lot 66 Schoonord, West Coast Demerara suffered from deep abrasion injuries to the right leg and Johnny Persaud age 17 years of Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara who suffered from abrasions to the shoulder and back – they are all stable.  A Breathalyzer test conducted on the driver revealed he had 0.039 and 0.037 micrograms of alcohol in his breath. He is in custody assisting with the investigation.