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12NEWS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 | GUYANATIMESGY.COM Central Mackenzie, other parts of Linden flooded
Increased rainfall in Linden, mayor said. Region 10 (Upper Demerara- Regional Chairman Deron Berbice) on Monday resulted in Adams in a statement said he has flooding of the Central Mackenzie assessed the situation and will moarea and other areas prone to bilize to assist several communiflooding, including Silvertown and ties across Linden to provide assisSecond Alley. tance to flood- prone areas.
At Central Mackenzie, which is “I was on the ground and our considered the main shopping cen- office will continue to monitor the tre within the township, vendors situation in several communities and residents were observed wad- across Linden which have been afing through floodwaters as rainfall fected by flooding as a result of the which commenced sometime after heavy rain earlier today. I’ve been 10:00hrs lasted up to a few hours. in contact with the CDC (Civil Over at the Mackenzie Market, Defense Commission) and NDIA vendors complained of consistent flooding during such times, as Vendors along Republic Avenue, Linden (National Drainage and Irrigation Authority), the Mayor and othsome rushed to conceal their products and produce to protect them from the rain. In some cases, stalls and stores were flooded. Vegetable vendor Eddy ities to re-examine culverts along the Republic Avenue roadway. “Here is where the culvert is and the culvert is too small to take off the amount of water...These is still here. So it’s very stressful for every vendor here every time the rain falls,” Edwards said. The vendor also called on the authorities to re-examine the But I do know that the Council, while we don’t have jurisdiction, er officials. It is my hope that we will quickly be able to bring relief to those families that are affected. drainage systems at the location. “They need to clear these drains properly. As long as it’s cleared we don’t have a problem, the water will pull off, but this culvert is a main problem”, he stated. The culvert the vendor was referring to is situated in the vicinity of the Republic Bank, which compound was also flooded. Linden Mayor Waneka Arrindell when contacted noted that while the area does not fall under the remit of the Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC), the municipality is making effort to seek assistance for those affected. Pine Street, Linden flooded on Monday “There are consistent blockEdwards, who sells along the Republic Avenue roadway pointed to a culvert nearby which he claims is one of the main sources of the flood at the particular location. As such, he called on the authorculverts want changing. It is too small and they need to have a proper outlet to the river...We are very much affected. The water is a problem every time the rain fall, and even if the rain fall the water ages in those areas. It’s more under the RDC (Regional Democratic Council), not necessarily the Mayor and Town Council...It’s a RDC project...That area does flood in heavy rainfall but there’s a easy flow-off after the rain has stopped. we are collecting the names of areas that have been flooded to make sure we send down to the Ministry of Communities for any support we can get within the township,” the I hope that the Government will deploy very quickly emergency apparatus to help those affected”, he noted. (Utamu Belle) A section of the Linden market that was flooded
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GDF seeking applicants for training by top US military academies
NEWS13 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 | GUYANATIMESGY.COM GBTI hands out 25 bursary awards, makes donation to cancer society
The Guyana Defence Force is currently inviting applications from suitable candidates to become members of their cohort, who will be trained by the United States Military.
Upon being accepted, successful applicants will be trained either by the United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy in Maryland, United States Air Force Academy in Colorado or the United States Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut.
Candidates will be a part of the Force’s Officer Cadet Programme that commences in March 2021, until they are selected for training in the US.
To be eligible for selection, they must be within the ages of 17 years, six months; and 22 years old. They should also be single without dependents and possess a SAT score of 560 and above, or an ACT score of 25 and above.
Persons who intend to write these examinations
An independent accountant is advising the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) on managing its Treasury Department, Mayor Ubraj Narine has said. During a recent press conference, Mayor Narine revealed that the Council has been seeking the assistance of independent experts in handling various aspects of its administration.
in December or January; and those who are awaiting their grades are encouraged to apply. They must be healthy, have a minimum of five CSEC subjects at one sitting or six at two sittings, inclusive of English Language and Mathematics (Grades One or Two). A technical diploma or higher certification from the University of Guyana will also be accepted.
It is a requirement that all prospective applicants have no visible tattoos.
These documents are to be submitted by email at so1g1@gdf.mil.gy by November 11, 2020. The application and resume are to be attached with a valid police clearance, two recent testimonials, birth certificate and original academic certificates.
This is not the first training of such to be offered through the GDF. In July of this year, Second Lieutenant Orwin Austin departed Guyana for the USA, to attend the United States Coast Guard Academy.
The 22-year-old officer clinched the opportunity to study electrical engineering at the academy in a competitive process which involved two other applicants. In 2018, two Guyana Defence Force (GDF) pilots completed a five-year training at the Chinese Air Force Aviation University in the People’s Republic of China.
Second Lieutenants Steffon Cameron and Teffurn James successfully completed a Chinese Air Force basic fighter pilot and officer development course, in which they both gained two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Aircraft Systems and Operations and another in Military Science Aviation Flight Command; they additionally earned a professional diploma.
The Defence Force is now under the command of Chief-of-Staff Brigadier Patrick West, who took
Independent accountant advising City Hall on managing money
over last July. (G12)
The Treasury deposit it into the Council’s made, and the bag with the Department is responsible bank account. However, af- money was not deposited as for administering the affairs ter doing so, they would was required. of the City Council, includthen withdraw the monies. Those suspended were: ing the collection of all rev- Reports are that the dis- City Treasurer John Douglas enues. Its functions also in- covery was made by contro- (two months), Iva Bryan (two clude making all payments versial City Treasurer John months), Sonia Pit (three on behalf of the munici- Douglas and Town Clerk weeks), and Yolanda Forde pality. In recent times, the (ag) Sherry Jerrick. (one month). Meanwhile, Treasury Department has Earlier this year, the Clerk of Markets Sherlock made headlines in relation LGC had endorsed a rec- Lovell, along with Felicia to financial irregularities ommendation to have dis- McRae were issued warning which has seen several staff- ciplinary measures taken letters. Into this first month ers being suspended and against several officers af- of suspension, Douglas was sent on leave by the Local ter monies belonging to the called back out to work by Government Commission Council were found in a bag the M&CC. (LGC). in one of the entity’s vehi- Moreover, back in
Following investigations, cles. August 2019, Town Clerk the LGC has advised the According to reports, on (ag), Sharon Harry-Munroe M&CC to take the necessary June 20, 2019, a bag with was sent packing after faildisciplinary actions against revenues collected from ing to comply with orders of five junior staffers. The five Bourda Market was found in the LGC to provide finanemployees would usually a vehicle inside City Hall’s cial documents requested collect monies from various compound. At the time, the by the Office of the Auditor markets in Georgetown and bank drop had already been General.
Staff of GBTI pose with Bibi Hassan after handing over the cheque
The Guyana Bank for children of employees were Trade and Industry also awarded bursaries for (GBTI) handed out their successful completion 25 bursary awards to stu- of the National Grade Six dents this year; 15 of whom Assessment (NGSA), some are Early Savers Account of whom gained places at top Holders and 10 are children secondary schools including of employees. Queen’s College.
Among the lucky Early Among them are Deyna Savers who were ran- DeCamp, Sajid Durball, domly selected were Jessica and Joshua Farinha, Kiran Dass, Skeldon Line Gianna Fernandes, Jovana Path Secondary; Katrina Goodridge, Sarah Hussain, Bishamber, Bishops’ High Maliha Rajkumar, Nerissa School; Sarah Leesa Sue, Samaroo and Ariella Yhap. Bishops’ High School; Every year, GBTI reDashawn Forde, North Georgetown Secondary; Steve Tirbeni, Hope Brandon Ramdin placed in the top one per cent wards a number of its Early Savers members for their successful completion of the Secondary; Seon Hamer, Brandon Ramdin, who NGSA. To be eligible for seBygeval Secondary; placed in the top one per lection, students must have Alamudeen Kathanan, cent and secured a place at an active account as at April Zeeburg Secondary; Yadevi Queen’s College, was auto- 1 of the year of writing the Percy, Good Hope Secondary; matically selected. exams. Khojal Brigmohan, Hope Traditionally, the bank- In addition, the bank doSecondary; Akash Jaimurat, ing institution would rec- nated $400,000 to the foundAnnandale Secondary; ognise the students at a er of the Guyana Cancer Bharrat Naraine, Diamond ceremony but due to the Foundation, Bibi Hassan Secondary; Talesia Abel, COVID-19 pandemic, the on Friday last in support of Zeeburg Secondary; Alyssa awardees received their breast cancer awareness. Michael, Saint Stanislaus awards via direct credit to The donation represents College; Kyle Wayne, their accounts. donation by staff which was Richard Ishmael Secondary. Meanwhile, the following matched by the bank.
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Media reports at the time stated that Singh was talking to someone on his mobile phone when he was attacked and stabbed. In an attempt to raise an alarm, the injured man ran towards a shop, but the gunman gave chase and caught up with him. A scuffle ensued and it was then the suspect discharged two rounds at Singh. Reports were as the businessman fell, the gun-
man relieved him of two gold chains and escaped. Singh was rushed to the Leonora Cottage Hospital, West Coast Demerara (WCD), where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
