Civil Defence Commission monitoring flooding in Kwakwani

The CDC is reporting that several households have been affected with water being 3 feet high in some places.
The CDC says they have deployed an assessment team along with cleaning supplies to Lamp Island, Kwakwani.
Reports of flooding were reported by Overseer Ms. Clasissa Kurt. The CDC said details are emerging and they will keep residents and the media informed.

 

 

Police issued wanted bulletin for Corriverton Berbice man

The suspect Rocky Profitt aka “Satan” is wanted by the Guyana Police Force for questioning in relation to the Murder of  Marlon Fordyce on August 7, 2020, at “ AA” Kingston Corriverton Berbice.

The police are asking anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of Rocky Profitt to contact the police on telephone numbers 333-2151, 333-5564, 333-3876, 226-6978, 2258196, 911 or the nearest police station.

According to the police, all information will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Name: Rocky Profitt

Ethnic Origin: African descent

Age: 34 Years

Last Known Address: Embassy Street, Line Path Corriverton Berbice

 

1.5 tons of cocaine busted in Germany in rice shipment from Guyana. The Drug have an Estimated value over $350 million US dollars.

The 1.5 tons of cocaine was busted by customs officials at port Hamburg in Germany and was  hidden in a container between sacks of rice coming from Guyana.
Acting on a confidential tip, the investigators began searching the container yard when the authorities in Germany made the discovery. They estimated the value to be more than $350 million US dollars. Reports coming out of Germany indicate that customs office investigators told the Hamburger Abendblatt newspaper that they discovered 47 large packages of cocaine hidden between sacks of rice coming from Guyana aboard the CMA CGM Jean Gabriel.
 After being offloaded in Hamburg, the container was stored in a container yard. It had been scheduled to be transshipped to Poland.  Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster, reported that this was among the largest quantities of cocaine ever seized in Hamburg.
The customs officials said that this discovery was proof that the illegal narcotics business was continuing despite all the restrictions due to the global pandemic.

Broomes and Harmon now Central Executive Members of the PNC/R

PNCR CENTRAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WELCOMES TWO NEW MEMBERS AND SAYS THANK YOU TO ITS SUPPORT BASE

The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) met today, Monday 10th August 2020, at the Party’s Headquarters, Congress Place, Sophia. Party Leader, Brigadier David Granger addressed members of the CEC on the recently concluded General and Regional elections, the current political situation and the way forward.

In accordance with Section 17 (1) (f) of the Constitution of the People’s National Congress, Mr. Joseph Harmon and Ms. Simona Broomes were co-opted by the Leader of the Party to serve as members of the Central Executive Committee of the PNCR, with effect from Saturday 1st August 2020. Mr. Harmon and Ms. Broomes were formally and warmly welcomed to the Executive Committee.

Mr Joseph Harmon who served as Election’s Agent for the APNU+AFC gave a detailed elections update and a summary of Coalitions performance. The Central Executive Committee was also given a brief on pending legal matters by Mr. Basil Williams, SC.

The CEC deliberated on matters arising from the Leader’s address and the APNU+AFC performance at the General and Regional elections.

Two Motions thanking the Party leaders, members, coalition partners, supporters, the Diaspora and donors who worked and gave of their time and their treasure to the Coalition’s 2020 election campaign were passed unanimously.

The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the PNCR, Mrs. Volda Lawrence.

64 new COVID-19 Cases recorded between August 7-10th. The cases are from regions 9, 7, 8, and once more Region 4

189 persons have recovered so far from the Coronavirus with 4 persons in the COVID-ICU. There are 357 active cases in Institutional Isolation and 38 persons in institutional quarantine. The total confirmed positive cases are now 568.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Shamdeo Persaud during the daily update said the 64 new positive cases that were reported came from Regions 9, 7, 8, and once more Region 4. He urged Guyanese to come forward and get tested if you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have been in contact with someone suspected of the disease. Further, persons who have concerns about their status regarding COVID-19 can make contact with our testing sites for an evaluation.  Being tested means you know your status and gives you the ability to seek the necessary treatment and further prevent the spread of this detrimental disease Dr. Persaud said.