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By Sharma Solomon(Yesterday) marked 51 years since that fateful day when more than 40 of Linden’s own were blown to bits on the Demerara River,cheap nfl jerseys discount, as they travelled home on the Son Chapman launch at 16:00 hours on Monday,Wholesale Authentic Jerseys Outlet, July 6,Cheap Jerseys Outlet, 1964.It has been said that ‘To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.’ How very true! The men, women, and children who died on the Son Chapman 51 years ago live on in the hearts and minds of their families and friends AND the people of Linden.Many alive today never knew the men, women,Cheap MLB Jerseys, and children of the Son Chapman massacre. Yet,Cheap NBA Jerseys China, we remember them and reflect on their experience because – by their deaths – we have an example of what hatred and brutality can lead to…senseless loss of life and endless suffering.Incidents such as the Son Chapman massacre and the July18 Tragedy of 2012 must never again occur. We must take the lessons taught by tragedies such as these to guide our actions in the here and now. For our society to allow such tragedies to reoccur would be indicative of our collective unwillingness to learn and grow as a society.The survivors of the Son Chapman – six crewmen and 26 passengers – must also be remembered for they represent God’s never ending mercy and the resilience of the people of Linden.This experience has made us stronger. The people of this Region are known for staring adversity in the face and to overcome themMay God rest the souls of the men, women, and children of the Son Chapman.And may God bless the people of Linden and Region Ten.

A fourth man was yesterday charged for allegedly staging a daylight robbery at the Bank of Baroda branch at Montrose, East Coast Demerara,China Jerseys Wholesale, two weeks ago.Shawn Harris a/k “Bruk Up”, 27, of Pike Street, Kitty, Georgetown had been wanted by police in connection with the crime. He subsequently turned himself in.Harris was remanded to prison after appearing before Magistrate Zamilla Ally-Seepaul at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court.Three other men were also charged last week with the armed robbery. They too were remanded to prison.They are Sean Anthony Aaron a/k Ninja or Ratty, 34, of Lot 317 North East La Penitence, Georgetown; Kennard Jabar, 28, of Lot 88 Freeman Street,Cheap NBA Jerseys China, East La Penitence and Eon Campbell,Wholesale Jerseys,39, of Campbellville.It is alleged that on January 22, at Mon Repos,Wholesale Jerseys Authentic, the men while being in the company of others and armed with a gun,China Jerseys Cheap, robbed Raywattie Lall and Latchmie Mohabir of over $2M—property of Bank of Baroda. They were further accused of stealing a .32 Taurus revolver belonging to Roshan Khan, from Shirley Lucas, a security guard who was on duty at the time of the robbery.The quartet was not required to plead to the indictable charge.They will make their next court appearance on February 18.WANTED: Timothy MorrisonPolice are still on the hunt for Timothy Asher Morrison. He is being sought for questioning in relation to the robbery under-arms.It was reported that Campbell, a graphic artist, who operates a tint shop was the alleged accomplice of the other accused.? He reportedly supplied false number plates for their getaway car.According to reports, four armed men stormed the bank around 12:50hrs on January 22.They held up the lone security guard and relieved her of the .32 Taurus revolver before turning their attention to the female tellers. During the five-minute ordeal the men relived the bank staff of over $2M before making their escape in a Toyota Premio motor vehicle bearing a false number plate PNN 8984.Two of the accused reportedly told investigators that the cash was divided at the home of one of the gang members in North East La Penitence. Police have obtained two caution statements and an oral confession from the men.Jabar, a former Office of the President driver, is no stranger to law enforcement. Back in 2013, he was charged with possession of illegal firearm and ammunition.

As a result of the Health Ministry’s robust Immunisation Programme,Cheap Air Max Tn, Guyana is slated to receive an award for excellence in its vaccination and immunisation coverage.This is according to Minister of Health, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy, who noted that Guyana has been chosen once again for the award by the Global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunisation (GAVI).The award is expected to be handed over to Guyana on November 19th,Jerseys From China, at the GAVI partners meeting which is to be held in Vietnam.At the meeting, partners usually get together occasionally to discuss how they could help countries in improving its immunisation coverage.In this regard, Minister Ramsammy expressed his satisfaction that Guyana’s work is being recognised internationally.“Those are the kind of efforts for which we are being acknowledged that will ensure that the H1N1 vaccination will soon reach all Guyanese.”In November 2006, Guyana received the Henry C. Smith Award, which the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) granted to the Health Ministry for outstanding vaccination coverage and surveillance systems.Henry C. Smith, a Belizean and pioneer in the immunisation programme in the Caribbean, has dedicated more than 18 years of service to this area.Guyana’s immunisation programme is ranked as the most important public health intervention and Guyana is among few countries to have achieved this.The programme has been in existence since 1995 and has made significant strides in the eradication of polio, yellow fever and measles. Guyana was granted polio free status by PAHO/WHO in 1994.In 2004, Guyana initiated the Rotavirus Surveillance Programme at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to analyze the magnitude of the disease among children under five years.Additionally,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, it has seen a 90 percent vaccination rate among children under one year.The programme also benefited from the contributions of Global Alliance on Vaccine and Immunisation (GAVI).GAVI introduced a special vaccine for Hepatitis B, Haemophilus Influenza, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Whooping Cough and Tetanus.Over the years, Guyana has constantly been building its vaccination stockpile and now has vaccines for all types of diseases. These include Hepatitis A and B, Influenza,Wholesale NBA Jerseys, Measles, Whooping Cough, Polio, Tetanus,Wholesale Adidas Hockey Jerseys, and Chicken Pox.

Ms Khafka Khadine Alexander was yesterday adjudged Best Graduating Student and valedictorian when the University of Guyana,Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic, Turkeyen campus held its 42nd convocation at the National Cultural Centre.Alexander, a St Lucian by birth, undertook the Bachelor’s of Social Sciences Social Work programme, which she passed with distinction, earning herself the President’s Medal.However, she was unable to attend the honorary proceedings yesterday, leaving the runner-up Best Graduating Student and recipient of the Pro Chancellor’s Medal, Shonnet Candacy Fraser, to perform the duty of valedictorian.A section of the graduates yesterdayFraser, who completed with distinction the Bachelor’s of Education programme, delivered quite a crowd pleasing valedictory address, throughout which her peers expressed their appreciation with bouts of resounding applause.Regarding herself as the epitome of the standards of the university, Fraser said that it was through perseverance against all difficulties that she was able to arrive at what she referred to as “Empowerment Day.”According to her, the goal of the university is not only to provide the critical skills necessary for success in a profession,Cheap Stitched Jerseys, but also to make persons decent human beings.“Fellow graduates, I think of you with a sense of compassion, because we are all trying and succeeding in becoming the people we could possibly be.”However, Fraser noted that graduates are still convinced that much is yet to be accomplished, thus there is no need to celebrate. “My response is: ‘Why not celebrate?’ Today is a beautiful day. No matter what our long term objectives are, we should really be proud of ourselves and stand tall, because we are a pretty special hardworking bunch of people.”She reflected on the days of hard work, even commenting on the agony of the registration process, which aroused much reaction from the graduates, who seem to understand all too well what was being emphasised.“Each one of us had at least one course which we were forced to grapple with, but Class of 2008, we have finally done it. We must try to be tomorrow’s positive image. Our actions must make the statement that wherever we come from, whatever we have, whatever our colour, sex or cultural background, we can be partners in success and can achieve greatness together for our country…”In his feature address to the gathering,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, Guest Speaker, retired Major General Joe Singh, congratulated the graduates even as he urged them to be deservedly proud of their achievement.He further noted that the council, administration and staff, faculty heads, lecturers, tutors and facilitators are also deserving of applause for the mission of piloting the graduates to yesterday.“I also pay tribute to all those persons who have helped to sustain you in your professional, personal and private lives, thereby allowing you to focus on your academic programmes. I acknowledge the spiritual presence which I believe most of you would credit with being a source of inspiration and strength…”He reminded the graduates that the university has provided them with academic opportunities,Cheap Jerseys From China, fellowship,wholesale nfl jerseys, friendship and memorable experiences which will remain embedded in them for the rest of their lives.Singh went on in his address to emphasise the important role that the university plays in the local society.He pointed out that since its establishment some 45 years ago, the university’s aim was to train middle range technical cadres in large numbers, train an adequate number of high level professionals to exercise intellectual leadership in Guyana and to man positions of high responsibility, and to undertake active research.It was also hoped, he said, that the university would produce teachers highly qualified for the public service, and the scientists, technologists and technicians needed for the national programme of agricultural and industrial development.In addition, it was aimed at providing a focus for the intellectual life of the community, and a place where the merits of particular solutions to Guyana’s problem might be tested by arguments and experiments.“I am sure you will agree that the aims and policies as articulated at that time, 1963, were very broad based and all encompassing, and the extent to which they have been achieved are indeed still relevant…and perhaps will inform the university as it develops its own strategic plan.”Major General (ret’d) Singh noted, though, that by the time of its 50th year of existence, in 2013, the university should be on an assured path of having aligned its roles and its outputs in consonance with the needs of Guya