MONDAY 11th November, 2024
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No. 107623
Sacrifices of World War heroes must drive peace, justice, and equality
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- President Ali says, urges Guyanese to use those principles to push country’s development and well-being
President Ali lays the first wreath at the Cenotaph as he leads the nation in remembering our fallen heroes (OP Photo)
Lusignan family receives wheelchair-accessible home under government’s core homes programme
Two East Coast Demerara families have received life-changing support through the Core Homes Support Programme, an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Water – Central Housing and Planning Authority, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which aims to provide dignified living for vulnerable groups. One of the homes, located in Lusignan on the East Coast of Demerara, has been specially modified for a wheelchair-bound resident. The modified home was presented to Baburam Sanichar and his wife, Rajdularie Hookumchand, who became wheelchair-dependent after suffering a stroke. With her mobility drastically limited, Ms. Hookumchand relies entirely on others for basic movement in and out of their home. The new residence features a ramp crafted to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, complete with a gentle incline and an adjoining concrete walkway, allowing easier access. The house was handed over on Friday by Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal, who emphasised the significance of the programme in reaching vulnerable populations and underscored its life-transforming impact (MoHW photos)
$1.7M in vouchers missing under APNU+AFC gov’t only submitted this year - PAC hears
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GFS enhances response 2 Chief says equipment capabilities with - Fire played a critical role in new Bronto Skylift containing Garnett Street fire SEE PAGE