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Region Two no longer threatened with flooding
- Baksh
CHAIRMAN of Region Two (Pomeroon/Supenaam), Mr. Ali Baksh has reported that flood waters which affected several communities in Pomeroon have receded completely.
But small pools remain in some areas, he told the Chronicle, mentioning that the overtopping at the Ituribisi conservancy, which contributed to the Pomeroon flooding, has now ceased.
Baksh said all the sluices leading out to sea are functioning and continuing slight intermittent showers pose no threat in the Region.
He disclosed that three pumps, on standby for any emergency, are at Andrews, Dartmouth and Lima, along Essequibo Coast.
Meanwhile, Essequibo Chamber of Commerce (ECC) has distributed 400 hampers, containing rice, sugar, cooking oil, flour and beans, too, to victims of the flooding.
Another 30 food packages were given to other affected residents at Pomona, on Essequibo Coast, as well, who also got disinfectants and detergents, Baksh said.
He said a team of medical personnel, including doctors, visited Pomeroon and Pomona and provided treatment where necessary.
However, there has been no outbreak of any water-borne or other infectious diseases.
Baksh said Essequibians are now responding positively to the flood relief appeal for those who suffered in Georgeton, East Coast Demerara and West Berbice.
A television call-in programme in the ‘Cinderella County’ raised $330,000 and private individuals are contributing at centres established at the ECC office, Anna Regina State House, Charity, Bounty Hall and Aurora.
Canada providing additional G$15M
The Canadian Government is providing a further G$15M to help Guyanese NGOs and the Guyana Government with its recovery and reconstruction, a release from the Canadian High Commission here said.
It added that shortly after the Government of Guyana established the Disaster Relief Fund, the Canadian High Commission contributed GUY$6.1 million through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).
These contributions will help meet immediate emergency needs, the High Commission said, noting that several international relief agencies and NGOs have been bringing to Guyana their wealth of experience in managing this type of situation.
The release also said that the Canadian Government through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) will continue to monitor the flood situation closely to ensure that Canada is best placed to respond to further needs.
“As is the practice for Canada, we will be providing most of our disaster relief assistance through these organizations,” the release added.
The release further states: “The Government and the People of Canada are concerned by the excessive flooding that Guyana is experiencing. Our heart and our prayers are with those whose livelihoods and communities have been impacted by the floods.”
China US$100,000 grant adds to flood aid
THE Government of the People’s Republic of China is providing US$100,000 grant to help Guyana overcome the current flooding disaster.
China’s Vice-Minister of Commerce, Mr. An Min and Guyana's Minister of Foreign Trade and International Cooperation, Mr. Clement Rohee exchanged notes for the aid yesterday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Georgetown.
The visiting Minister, on behalf of his Government and the Chinese people, expressed sorrow to the Guyanese victims of the worst flood conditions in 100 years and said he hopes the assistance would help efforts to alleviate the effects.
Flood waters have enveloped mainly Regions Three (West Demerara/ Essequibo Islands), Four (Demerara/Mahaica) and Five (Mahaica/Berbice), over the past two weeks.
Rohee, speaking for the Government and people of Guyana, conveyed gratitude for the help and described the Chinese response as another demonstration of the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries.
He noted that China has always been forthcoming in such times of need and, unlike the response from other quarters from where mere pledges were received, the Chinese gesture is a tangible one.
The grant from China follows closely contributions from several other friendly countries and international agencies, including Brazil, the European Union, Canada and Venezuela, which, on Wednesday, flew in a technical team comprising two doctors,an engineer and two technicians.
Overseas-based Guyanese groups and the local Private Sector, as well as non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have all contributed generously.
PSC launches flood relief fund
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has launched a drive to raise much needed funds to support flood relief activities which are expected to continue long after the flood has abated.
Bank accounts under the name Private Sector Commission Flood Relief Fund have been established at the following banks:
Citizens Bank Acc. No. 218-399766
Demerara Bank Acc. No. 216-2188
Guyana Bank for Trade & Industry (GBTI) Acc. No. SIDA 816-847
National Bank of Industry & Commerce (NBIC) Acc. No. 654-735-0
Scotia Bank Acc. No. 109-784
The business community and the general public are asked to contribute generously to bring much needed relief to the many persons who are seriously affected.
The funds donated will be used to support the extensive rehabilitation works which will be necessary after the flooding is over and will be fully accounted for an audited by a reputable Accounting Firm.
For flood relief…
Salvation Army targets thousands more with US$32,000 donation
THE Guyana Division announced Wednesday that it is now poised to make a greater contribution to the current flood disaster relief effort because of a US$32,000 donation from Salvation Army International.
Local Divisional Commander, Major Sinous Theodore, said the money received this week would allow service to more affected areas than over the last week and considerable relief to suffering persons.
He said the non-governmental organisation (NGO) is now moving to purchase hundreds of mattresses, sleeping mats and blankets for victims.
Theodore said his NGO is currently supplying hot meals and other provisions for about 1,000 persons daily but an assessment of the situation, in villages being serviced by its relief team, has revealed a need for “an almost unlimited supply” of food, clothing and other garbs to keep thousands more, particularly children, warm and clothed.
According to him, as of Wednesday, they added to their list unserviced areas such as Tuschen (East Bank Essequibo), Crane (West Coast Demerara), Mahaica and Mahaicony backlands and other riverain places on East Coast Demerara.
Large quanities of dry rations were purchased from wholesale stores in New Amsterdam, Berbice, for distribution in affected areas of Region Five (Mahaica/Berbice) and upper Region Four (Demerara/Mahaica), a press release said.
It added that distribution commenced immediately, with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) rendering assistance to take the supplies to locations that could only now be accessed by boat.
The statement said that, until the commencement of this collaboration with the GDF, the Salvation Army was only able to deliver hot meals in places like Albouystown in Georgetown and Plaisance and Graham’s Hall on East Coast Demerara, using land transportation.
Meanwhile, the NGO said, in an effort to boost its supplies and distribution, it is in urgent need of clothing, bed linen and similar items to respond to the immediate needs of other flood victims whom they continue to supply.
“Our intention is to reach those people by whatever means and provide them with supplies so badly needed,” Theodore declared.
He said they are distributing to shelters and, in some areas, directly to persons, provided it can be verified that they are genuine cases.
The Salvation Army said it began its “rescue operations” on Monday, January 17 and has, so far, responded to the needs of thousands of persons in dire need.
Commenting on the exercise to date, Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, Mr. Eddie Boyer, said he was pleased, as well with the collaboration with other agencies.
He said, since the commencment, the NGO has met too, with President Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and the Board after several meetings, is working feverishly to assist in ensuring that hampers and hot meals reach the targeted persons.
Boyer assured that the Salvation Army will continue to work along with the Joint Operations Centre for the success of the exercise.
While advising that more donations could be made at the Lot 237 Alexander Street, Georgetown headquarters or any of its worship centres, the NGO said its counselling service can be contacted through telephone numbers 227-2619 and 226-1235.
The Salvation Army has expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Health for collaborating to provide over-the-counter medication for treating water and persons with skin irritations and diarrhoeal and other infections.
The release said the Ministry was among the first to respond to the Salvation Army call for assistance.
Electricity for Mabaruma Settlement
Residents of Mabaruma settlement in Region One (Barima/Waini) are expected to receive electricity for the first time by the end of February.
Last September during Amerindian Heritage Day observances held at Mabaruma Settlement, the Green Light Women’s group sought President Bharrat Jagdeo’s assistance to have electricity supplied to their community.
According to Region One Information Officer, Mr. Jude Hernandes, the president made good on a promise he made to the women’s group and a 625KV generator was purchased and installed in November last year.
He said the region hopes to extend the supply of electricity to Barabina which is in close proximity of the Mabaruma compound.
Hernandes added that electricity poles are being erected and by February month end, the Mabaruma settlement, which is about one mile from the Mabaruma township, should start receiving electricity.
The regional administration has been providing electricity to the communities of Mabaruma, Hosororo and Kumaka via a 350 KV generator, Hernandes said.
Meanwhile, the Information Officer said, the region is currently extending the Mabaruma Primary school and the North West Secondary school dormitory to accommodate an additional 50 students. The present dormitory accommodates 65 students from the riverain areas, Hernandes said.
US-based Guyanese send relief to families
GUYANESE residing in the United States have sent 200 pieces of relief food packages for their families here affected by the floods.
On Tuesday last, the shipment arrived at the Caribbean Cargo and Package Service office at High Street, Georgetown via North American Airlines through a special arrangement between the airline and Caribbean Cargo.
Some 150 families in flood hit areas along the East Coast Demerara, Sophia, South Ruimveldt and Kitty have already started picking up their packages at no cost to them.
President of the New York-based Caribbean Cargo, Bobby Vieira, who coordinated the project, had said that persons who are willing to send relief items will be allowed to ship a 25-pound box to their relatives his company for a minimal cost of US$10.
He also explained that from that amount, payment would be made to handlers at the JFK Airport for packing and loading the items into special air carrier containers.
Shipping rates slashed for US based Guyanese
NEW YORK : Guyanese Americans who would like to send relief aid to relatives back home can now take advantage of discounted shipping rates.
Laparkan, a Guyanese-owned shipping company in the U.S., is offering a special rate of US$89 per barrel shipped from New York and Miami through February 12.
Guyanese in Toronto are being offered a discounted rate of CD$125.
Those who have to rush aid can use the company’s air cargo option. Currently, Laparkan officials are offering rates of US$60 for a 50 pounds box and .99 cent for each additional pound.
Additionally, for each barrel shipped to Guyana, the recipient will receive a cash donation of G$5000 on the first barrel and G$2,000 on each additional shipment.
Air freight recipients will be given G$2,000 per shipment.
Laparkan will also be collaborating with other shipping lines, the Guyana government, NGO's and several other business organizations to provide transportation support for much needed relief items and equipment.
Laparkan Trading, the parent company of Laparkan Shipping, is also collecting monies for the flood victims of Guyana.
“We must all do whatever we can possibly do. Peoples lives have been badly disrupted and it is only right at this time that we support and pray for them,” commented Glen Khan, Chairman/CEO of Laparkan. (HARDBEATNEWS.COM)
Den Amstel sea dam awaiting boulders
Residents of Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara are concerned that the boulders have not yet arrived to shore up the 150-metre section of sea defence where a three-foot slippage occurred. They said the slippage could result in a disastrous situation, should it break away when pounded by heavy waves.
There is evidence that some work has been done to seal the cracks there but no further work has been done even though the undertaking was given that boulders will be used to reinforce the defective infrastructure.
However, Region Three Deputy Regional Executive Officer, Ashford Ambedkar said arrangements are in place to use the Den Amstel Primary School as an evacuation centre should the need arise, pointing out that the work on the sea defence is being executed by the Sea Defence Unit.
Efforts to get a comment from the Chief Hydraulics Officer, George Howard were unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, residents of Den Amstel are calling for a disbanding of the Hague/Den Amstel/Blankenburg Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC) alleging malpractices by officials.
According to residents, officials of the NDC have illegally authorised the cannibalising of a Hymac which was given to the NDC by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development more than four years ago.
They said that two men were seen in May last year removing parts during the day and loading them on a 4 x 4 pickup which later that night drove away with the removed parts. The matter was then reported to the former Chairman of the NDC who contacted the current Chairman who said the matter was reported at the Den Amstel Police Station.
However, the residents are claiming that there is some form of collaboration between the current NDC Chairman and a contractor. They said the contractor’s Hymac recently carried out excavation works in the area, noting that the NDC’s Hymac could have done the job.
Armed bandits rob three
POLICE in Georgetown are investigating three armed robberies committed on Wednesday last in the city.
A release from the Police Public Relations Department said the robberies were committed separately on a Kitty resident, a market vendor and a taxi-driver.
The release said that two men armed with hand guns went up to Harris Bremner of Garnett Street, Kitty while he was standing in Charlotte Street, held him at gunpoint and at robbed him of a $7,000 gold chain.
It added that Yvonne Williams, a vendor at Bourda Market, was relieved of her gold chain by three armed bandits about 22:00hrs the same night, when she was sitting in front of her stall.
The third victim, Salim Deen, of Herstelling, East Bank Demerara, and driver of a hire car was hired by three men from outside Demico House, Stabroek.
Police said that as Deen was proceeding along Freeman Street in North East La Penitence, one of the men placed a gun to his head, threw him out of the vehicle and drove away. The car has not yet been recovered.
Festival City Day Care Centre closed temporarily
The Mayor and City Council has announced that the Festival City Day Care Centre and the school-age section of the South Day Care Centre will be closed until further notice.
Director of Day Care Mrs. Paulette Bollers has said that the facilities have been affected by the recent flood, and as a result, are not in good condition to accommodate children between the ages of three and five.
Another release issued by City Hall said that the executive body of the Guyana Local Government Officers Union has distributed over 300 food hampers to Mayor and City Council employees affected by the current flood situation. Several employees reside in hard-hit areas such as Cummings Lodge, Buxton, Atlantic Ville and Bel Air, the release stated.
The Guyana Local Government Officers Union said that it has always identified with the plight of the working-class, and is committed to bringing assistance whenever the need arises.
Bourda Municipal Market closed today for cleanup
City Hall has announced that the Bourda Municipal Market will be closed to the general public today to facilitate a massive clean up exercise.
This initiative is a collaborative effort of the City Public Health Department, the Guyana Fire Service (GFS), and the vendors of the Bourda Market.
CDC hot meals distribution project moving smoothly
--Coordinator
Ms Jennifer Westford, Coordinator of the relief efforts being carried out by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), told the Guyana Chronicle yesterday that the food distribution process is going along smoothly.
She stated that with donations of meals from various places such as Water Chris Hotel and Demico House, the CDC has been ensuring that quite a number of persons in different areas receive hot meals every day. "As the stuff comes in, we just load it into the truck and make the deliveries," Westford said.
However, she said, the quantity of meals being provided daily has decreased significantly since more persons are now able to cook for themselves.
Some of the areas that have benefited from the CDC meals distribution process include, South Georgetown, Mocha and Grove on the East Bank of Demerara, Sophia, Greater Georgetown, and all villages along East Coast Demerara.
Muslim group reaches out to flood victims
Flood hit residents along the East Coast of Demerara and Georgetown are benefiting daily from a substantial relief drive since Wednesday last by the Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT), which has been providing food, grocery, fuel and water among other items .
According to a release from the GIT, it said it has mobilizing dozens of Muslim volunteers, as well as trucks, canters, 4x4s and boats and distributed items such as medications for diarrhea and dehydration, eggs, ground provision and a quantity of dry groceries.
It stated that among the areas visited so far are Ogle, Industry Crown Dam, Vryheid's Lust, Better Hope, South Ruimveldt and Sophia, adding that in some areas the water was chest-high and volunteers have routinely worked late into the nights to conduct their outreach.
The GIT has also distributed hot meals as requested by the Minster of Human Services and Social Security, Bibi Shadik. So far, the GIT has prepared and distributed more than 11,000 boxes of food through the assistance of various Masjids and centers, such as Good Hope. Vergenoegen, Leonora and Land of Canaan, as well as the GIT's Resource Center at Bath Settlement and the Guyana Islamic Institute.
Through a cooperative agreement with the Guyana Water Incorporated, it has to date delivered thousands of bottles of purified water, as well as gallons of drinkable water to residents in South Ruimveldt and into more remote villages and communities on the East Coast, which are their primary targets, the GIT said.
On Friday, Eid-al-Adha, over 300 parcels of meat was distributed amidst heavy rain since all Masjids on the East Coast and Georgetown were flooded, the release added. Some of the Georgetown Jamaats organized their Eid prayer and sacrifices at the MYO Building and the Municipal Abattoir.
Also in collaboration with the Lower Corentyne Chamber of Commerce, the GIT took a convoy of seven trucks last Sunday with relief supplies to villages such as Buxton, Annandale, Foulis, Hope West, Sheriga Scheme and Haslington.
Medical relief in Buxton and Mocha Arcadia
Residents in Buxton, East Coast of Demerara yesterday reported that several medical teams have been visiting the area, according to a release from the Government Information Agency (GINA).
It added that medical centres are currently stationed in Buxton which usually receive medical supplies from the private sector, Government and other non-governmental organisations (NGO’s). It was reported that water has receded four inches in that village.
Residents said volunteers at the medical centres are doing a good job in treating cases of rashes, eye infections, diarrhoea, respiratory infections and other illnesses, the release said.
Also in Mocha Arcadia on the East Bank of Demerara, residents reported that medical teams have been visiting the area ensuring the people are treated for any infections.
However, few serious medical cases have report in Mocha Arcadia, even though the water there has receded, GINA stated.
Food distribution continues...
Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, Minister of Labour, Dr.Dale Bisnauth and Presidential Adviser on Investment, Maniram Prashad teamed up with the Lions Club of Bel Air yesterday and distributed some 900 dry food hampers to residents of E Field as well as some areas in D Field Sophia.
The Government Information Agency (GINA) said the hampers included rice, milk, peas, oil, sardines and bread and were distributed house to house to the residents.
The distribution will be an ongoing exercise in Sophia until all 6,000 households in the area receive hampers, it added.
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Harripersaud Nokta distributed some 1,000 food hampers to flood victims in Central and North Better Hope, North Sophia, Industry Crown Dam and Ogle, GINA said.
In Foulis, Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Bibi Shadick delivered 525 food hampers to residents door to door.
Education Minister, Dr. Henry Jeffrey yesterday distributed 1300 food hampers with 1000 donated to the residents of Buxton. Three hundred were distributed to residents, especially farmers, in Mocha Arcadia on the East Bank of Demerara.
In both areas, Minister Jeffrey said residents were very appreciative of the hampers. (Government Information Agency)
SOME AREAS WHICH HAVE RECEIVED GOVERNMENT’S FLOOD RELIEF
HAMPERS DISTRIBUTED TO DATE BY AREAS.
Coldingen
Dutch Fort\Coldingen
Good Hope Back
Lusignan Back
Chateau Margo
Le Ressouvenir
BV Backlands\Sideline\Plantain Walk
Montrose South
Meten Meer Zorg
Cummings Lodge (Field 7)
Melanie
Linendaal
Chateau Margot
Le Ressouvenir
Plaisance South (Sparendaam)
Plaisance South (Goedverwagting)
La Ressouvenir Public Road
Success (Side Line Dam/6th & 7th Street)
Vryheids Lust
LBI (Kersant Park, North of the public road)
LBI Scheme (South of the public road)
Beterverwagting (North of the public road)
Mon Repos (Martyrsville)
Mon Repos North (De'Endgrat)
Mon Repos (Richardsville)
Good Hope Housing Scheme
Lusignan East (Double Road)
Lusignan North Squatting (Pump Station)
Lusignan South (Pasture)
Lusignan (Lachmanisingh Scheme)
Annandale South
Annandale South (Eastville)
Buxton North & South
Vigilance North-East
Vigilance North-West
Vigilance South
Courida Bush (Bladenhall)
Haslington North
Haslington South
Haslington South (Canefields)
Enmore/Haslington Scheme South
Section B Non Pareil
Melanie North & South
Bladenhall South
Bladenhall North (1st, 2nd, 3rd Streets)
Nabaclis North & South
Bare Root/ Bachelors Adventure/ Paradise
Golden Grove Housing Scheme North
Golden Grove South
Cove John South
Victoria North & South
Industry South Railway Embankment
Greenfield North
Success Line top West
Yarrow Dam
Craig Milne
Block 12 Non Pariel
Coldingen
De’Endgrat (South of Railway Emb)
Mon Repos (South of Railway Emb)
BV Plaintain Walk
Triumph - Surat Drive, Dr. Miller St. Hendrick St.etc
Onion Field (LBI)
Cherry Field (LBI)
Success South (including Railway Embankment)
Felicity (Railway Line)
Montrose (Railway Line)
Brothers (Railway Line)
Vryheids Lust South
Vryheids Lust (Railway Embankment)
Block 8 Mon Repos
Ann’s Grove
Clonbrook
Bel Field
Region # 3
Section "C" Enterprise (Venezuela Scheme)
Buxton
Enmore
Lusignan Center View
Lusignan Benkey Ally
Triumph - Bakewell St.
Haslington, Enmore - south estate
Hope Estate
Ogle\Crown Dam
Enmore /Foulis
Buxton North
Public Service Ministry
Better Hope - North & Central
Bel Air Village/ North Sophia
Montrose Front/ Seawall
Georgetown - Shutins
Teachers
Atlanticville
Mocha
Goedverwting Clay Br Rd
Commissioner of Police
Clonbrook North/ H.S. Left
Prison Service
Fire Service
Kaiteur News
DRY GOODS DISTRIBUTED BY DATE TO THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Nooten Zuil/Hope Estate
Enterprise
Mon Repos
Cummings Lodge
Enmore/Foulis
Success/Pigeon Island
Ann's Grove/Clonbrook/Beehive
Melanie
Triumph
Beterverwagting
Bareroot
Good Hope(s)
Better Hope(n)
Strathspey
Non-Pareil/Enterprise
Buxton
Lusignan
Coldingen
Good Hope
Kaneville/Herstelling
West Demerara
Plaisance
LBI: Primary School
LBI: North -Seawall
LBI: Railway Embankment
LBI: Squatting Area
Channel 9
Chateau Margo
Hope( Low Lands)
Out Reach Ministries(Lodge)
Sophia
South Ruimveldt Primary
Belfield/Victoria
Golden Grove/Haslington
Enmore
Paradise
Enterprise
Coldingen/Melanie
Strathspey/Bladen Hall
Buxton
Annandale
Lusignan
Mon Repos (Agri Road)
Mon Repos (North)
Montrose (APEX)
Lions Den\North Ruimveldt
Sophia(S)
Cummings Lodge Squatting Area
Bachelors Adventure
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Channel 9
Out Reach Ministries(Lodge)
Packaging Center
School Street Albouystown
CDC
Supply
Helena
Gibson
Jonestown
Ann’s Grove
Beehive
Clonbrook
Cove & John
Sheriga Scheme/Haslington
Foulis
Better Hope
Plaisance
Vigilance
Liliendaal
Region 3
Lusignan
Army
Police
Packaging Center
South Ruimveldt Primary
South Ruimveldt (Lions Den)
Annandale (Sand Reef)
Vryheids Lust
Vryheids Lust (Soup Kitchen)
Dharmic Sabha
Civil Defense Commission
Christian Coordination Council
Packaging Center
Channel 9
Civil Defense Commission
Outreach Ministry Church
Region # 3
Police
Packaging Center
Kaneville (3rd & 4th Fields)
Bee Hive South
Clonbrook (A,B, & C)
Ann's Grove/ Two Friends/Dutch For
Good Hope Housing Scheme South
Cummings Lodge (5th & 6 street)
Mon Repos Agri. Road (extreme South)
Non Pariel Block 11 (SILWFC scheme)
Block 'C' South and North Strathspey
Sheriga Scheme
Tucville/Critchlow Circle
Better Hope (Deep South)
Craig Milne
BV Plantain Walk
Venezuelan Scheme
Coldingen
Public Service Ministry
Barbie Dam Squatting Area-North R/vlt
Supply/ Mahaica
Goed Fortuin NDC
Plastic City
Best Village
Donkey Bar - New Road
Sera Lodge Stewartville
Rumzeight
La Grange/Nismes
Best Klein/Crane
La Jalousie Estate
Stewartville/Bangladesh
Crane Primary School Shelter
Den Amstel Primary School Shelter
Army Camp Leonora
Acme Housing Scheme
Wallers Delight
La Grange Primary School
Free & Easy
Zeelugt
Hague Backdam
Vreed-en-Hoop RDC
Vreed-en-Hoop RDC
Vive La Force
Anna Catherina
Groenveldt CDC
Cornelia Block X and Y
Bella Dam Front
Vriesland
Canal # 2 Conservancy Area
Prem Nagar
Uitvlugt
Tuschen/Uitvlugt NDC
Canal # 1
Anna Catherina Seaview
Conservancy Management
De Kindren
Nouvelle Flanders
Hydronie NDC
Vergenoegen NDC
New Annlegt Shelter
New Annlegt Shelter
Shirley Field Ridley Shelter
Shirley Field Ridley Shelter
Meten-Meer-Zorg West
Stewartville/Cornelia Ida NDC
New Road - Vreed-en - Hoop
Tuschen
James Mc Allister M.P
Den Amstel Primary School
Meten-Meer-Zorg V Mandir
Shirley Field Ridley Shelter
Clay Brick - Canal # 2
Bird 'A' Line Drainage Canal
New Annelgt Shelter Canal No 2
Regional Office
Hague/Blankenburg NDC
Mora/Parika NDC
Stewartville/Cornelia Ida NDC
Shirley Field Ridley Shelter
Hague Blankenburg NDC
National Ramnavmi Committee
CDC
Lusignan Soup Kitchen
AREAS THAT WERE SUPPLIED WITH HOT MEALS
Total hot meals over period 2005.01.19 – 2005.01.25 90,600
Annandale
Sophia (Joe Singh’s Area)
Castello / Laing Avenue/Guyhoc/ Lamaha Park
South Ruimveldt
North Ruimveldt
Bee Hive/Good Hope
North East La Penitence
Albouystown
Yarrow Dam
Graham Hall
Buxton
Sideline Line Dam/Middle Rd La Penitence
Charlestown
Railway Embankment
North / South Sophia
Haslington / Golden Grove / Nabaclis
Victoria
Melanie Damishana
Paradise
Ann’s Grove
Bare Root
Blind Institute
East / West Warlock
Mon Repos
Mahaica
Subryanville
Bee Hive South
Walk-a-Terrace/West La Penitence
Prospect Primary School
Triumph / Agriculture Road
_Mocha Primary / Grove Primary
Meadow Brook / River View
Festival City
Atlantic Ville
Plaisance
Diamond New Housing scheme
Liliendaal
Strathspey
Bladen Hall
Non Pareil
Lamaha Embankment
Ex Soldiers Association
Redemeer / Bel Air Primary School
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Kettley Primary School
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Veterinarians tend to affected cattle A team from the Veterinary Department of the Agriculture Ministry yesterday visited the East Coast Demerara and injected several animals, especially cattle with nutrients, the Government Information Agency (GINA) said in a release.
Head of the Department, Dr. Kenrick Elias said that due to floods, the animals were unable to graze making them weak, and so the nutrients will be boost their resistance, it said.
From today, the Ministry of Agriculture will be importing grass from Region Three to assist cattle farmers along the East Coast. Vitamins, supplements and molasses will also be supplied.
GINA added that the Guyana Sugar Corporation (GUYSUCO) is also helping the Ministry with supplies. According to Elias, the officers will be divided into four teams so that they can assist as many farmers as possible until the water recedes.
$3M for City after flood clean up
As Georgetown faces the aftermath of the most severe flood ever, the City Council will begin work today on restoring the Garden City – Georgetown.
At a media conference yesterday President Bharrat Jagdeo disclosed that Mayor of Georgetown Hamilton Green has set up a task force to address this part of the effort and Government has allocated $3M to the Council to fund the clean up campaign. This fund, the President said, is to remove garbage adding that the City Council has funds to do other works.
“Today (yesterday) they started several programmes to clean up the garbage and are trying to get the communities to help by distributing garbage bags.”
Apart from cleaning the garbage, Government is also doing infrastructural works to restore the City’s appearance.
The floodwater receded from Georgetown over the weekend but several City streets are now riddled with potholes created during the recent flood. The Ministry of Public Works has begun repairing some of the streets, starting with Church Street.
The Ministry’s Roads Division conducted assessments at Cummingsburg, Alberttown and Queenstown. The road repairs are being funded by the Government of Guyana.
Meanwhile, President Jagdeo has asked the Ministry of Public Works to, very shortly, put together a recovery and rehabilitation response even as the country battles the disaster.
The Ministry of Public Works and Communications has contracted DIPCON – a Trinidadian company - to pick up carcasses along the East Coast of Demerara, between Enterprise and Liliendaal yesterday.
Persons are asked to put their dead animals on the public road, where they can be picked up and be properly disposed.
Volunteers are also asked to assist with this massive clean up exercise. Over the past few days, residents along the East Coast lost many livestock due to floods.
The Agriculture Ministry is also visiting various communities and providing treatment for animals, including vaccination and vitamins, as well as tips to residents on how to care these animals.
“They will be working with the farmers and others to make sure that those animals that are safe, are maintained throughout this period,” he said.
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