Panic filled the air yesterday morning when a section of the Fishermen’s wharf at Meadow Bank, Greater Georgetown, collapsed causing several persons to scramble for safety and thousands of pounds of fish to fall into the muddy water. There were no reports of injuries.The section of the Meadow Bank wharf which collapsed while fish was being off-loaded from a boatReports are that around 07:30 hrs, a businessman went to purchase fish so he could retail to his customers. While the fish was being off-loaded from the boat and taken to a waiting truck, a section of the wharf caved-in under the weight.It was estimated that over 4,000 pounds of fish fell through the opening, but the businessman otherwise managed to save a significant amount. However,Cheap NBA Jerseys China, he still suffered losses since the fish had to be sold at a reduced price.When Kaieteur News arrived at the scene, fishermen were trying to repair the damage, but were experiencing difficulty in doing so.One fisherman was also trying to transport a speedboat engine from the wharf to a parked truck nearby, but one of the wooden boards under his feet broke and the man fell halfway through the space.“Things like this happen every day and we are always complaining that this wharf needs to be repaired, but nothing seems to be happening. So far this is the worst,Wholesale Jerseys, and the wharf finally collapsed. It could have cost some of us our lives! We have no choice but to work with this dilapidated wharf and have been appealing to the Ministry for assistance in building a proper wharf,Cheap NFL Jerseys, but to no avail,” one fisherman said.According to an employee at the wharf,NFL Jerseys Outlet, representation was made on numerous occasions to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fisheries Department and previous Agriculture Minister,Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys, Robert Persaud, for assistance in constructing a safer wharf.“We average it to be around $300,Jerseys Wholesale,000 to get a good wharf here, but we can’t do it alone, and it is the fishermen here who keep trying to do things. But we really are desperate for the Ministry’s help, because this is our livelihood,” the employee stated.More fishermen explained that while fishing is not an “easy” business it is all they know to do.“All we want is the wharf to be fixed so that such incidents would not happen again. This is dangerous and the wood used here is badly damaged. We want the Ministry to intervene because fishing and selling these fish gives us our daily bread.” (Kristen Macklingam)

–?? ?GPP announces his expulsionWith five weeks left to go before Guyanese heads to the polls for national elections, political parties continue to be in a mad scramble to sign on supporters and other prominent personalities.In the latest of such moves, Peter Ramsaroop, Chairman of Vision Guyana and Presidential Candidate of the Guyana People’s Partnership (GPP), who would have served in a number of other opposition parties,NFL Jerseys China, came out yesterday saying that he is confident that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is the “best and only choice for all Guyanese”.Ramsaroop had held senior positions in the People’s National Congress Reform,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, the Alliance For Change and more recently the GPP.Peter Ramsaroop“As a former Presidential Candidate campaigning for continued changes to Guyana,Cheap Jerseys Store, I have advocated for key shifts in our economic vision. I strongly believe Guyana can become a transport-led economy.”Ramsaroop,Cheap MLB Jerseys China, in a release issued by the PPP/C yesterday, said that the decision was taken after perusing the party’s ‘2011 and Beyond Manifesto’ and finding it refreshing.Key programmes including a deep water harbour, completion of the road to Brazil and certain tax reliefs are all in the plan under a Ramotar-led government and which attracted him.“In addition, the Presidential Candidate has promised a review of the entire tax system including the VAT which I strongly believe must happen. I fully support these initiatives. In addition,Wholesale Football Jerseys, as a leading member of the opposition ranks, I believe Guyana needs a period of political peace and working alongside each other to ensure that all Guyanese benefit.”According to Ramsaroop, his discussions with Ramotar have given him the assurance that a strong desire and will exists in the party for all to work together, irrespective of ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.Meanwhile,Cheap Jerseys, the Guyana’s People Partnership has indicated that it has expelled Ramsaroop from its membership, in the wake of his decision to switch from the APNU coalition and endorse the People’s Progressive Party/Civic.A release issued by the party stated that the Executive met on Monday and “unanimously decided to expel and revoke the membership of Peter Ramsaroop from the GPP.”“In light of the fact that the Guyana’s People Partnership is a member of the APNU coalition and that it is obvious that the former head of GPP Peter Ramsaroop is actively endorsing and supporting the ruling party…the Executive has decided to revoke the membership of Mr. Peter Ramsaroop who for years fought against and spoke of the evils of the PPP/C (and) now has decided to join ranks with the enemy,” the release said.The statement added that the GPP stands united as a member of the APNU coalition “and the leadership of the GPP looks forward to continuing our campaign so that come November 28 the Guyanese people will elect a new government of National Unity and Reconciliation.”“The GPP Executive and Membership? supports our Presidential candidate David Granger and Prime Ministerial Candidate Rupert Roopnaraine and looks forward to working with the other partners of APNU towards winning the November 28 General and Regional Election.”