The Chambers of Commerce in Berbice have all expressed their satisfaction with the Government of Guyana Street- lighting project which is well underway in the Berbice area.A recently released statement stated that the Upper Corentyne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCCI),Brian Urlacher Bears Jersey, Central Corentyne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCCI) and the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA) would hereby like to express our appreciation to the Government for the installation of streets lights along sections of the Corentyne highway.“Already we have noticed a decrease in nocturnal vehicular accidents and greater usage of the roadway in the nights for fitness and leisure activities.”The chambers stated that the many benefits that will accrue as a result of the street- lighting project include transforming or modernising the face of East Berbice thereby attracting investors and boosting investor confidence; enhancing the sense of security of the residents and visitors and act as a deterrent to criminal activities in East Berbice; reducing the amount of road fatalities that are due to the lack of street lights and high presence of animals on the road in the night; greater and safer use of the newly paved Corentyne Highway for both national and international traffic at nights (benefits both Canawaima Ferry Service and local hotel and tourism industry);? improving the local tourism sector by allowing for more night based entertainment and services; will enable public transportation to extend their hours of service; employers and employees can extend their working hours (shifts) resulting in increased earnings,China Jerseys NFL, production and productivity; students can attend evening classes to improve their knowledge and qualifications; and greater participation in after-work,Wholesale Nike NFL Jerseys, community-based activities involving NGO groups which can result in upliftment of communities.The release added that the chambers would like to have the installed street lights fully functional at the close of the project and added to the Maintenance Contract which exists for some other parts of the country.The street- lighting project kicked off a few months ago along the major thoroughfares in the Berbice area and has been executed in phases,Carlton Fisk Jersey, from New Amsterdam to Palmyra; Fyrish to Port Mourant and? Number 79 Village to Crabwood Creek. However,Wholesale China Jerseys, persons have been calling for the project to be extended to the Number19 Highway.There have been some concerns as well that many of the installed lights worked for a while then stopped working.

… strained for staff, bedsBy Tiffanne RamphalPeaking numbers of deliveries and admissions at the Georgetown Public Hospital’s Maternity Unit have once again put the strain on staffers to efficiently administer the best care while providing adequate accommodation.Director of Nursing Services, Matron Audrey Corry, during a recent interview with this publication, noted that it has been a general trend over the years to see a peak in the number of pregnant women admitted and babies delivered at year end, well beyond the numbers encountered at mid year.GPHC’s Post-Natal WardThis usually presents a challenge,China Jerseys, as during this period, the Unit is strained for staff to adequately monitor all patients in every section while having to cope with an insufficient number of available beds. According to the Matron,Cheap NFL Jerseys, the rise in numbers “does not help to deliver good care.”She explained that the hike usually starts in September and continues onto December, and sometimes into January of the New Year.According to hospital records for the year thus far, the hike in numbers can be clearly seen with the hospital delivering babies in the 400s per month from February to May, then dipping into the 300s in June and July,Houston Cougars Jerseys, only to climb right back up to 485 in August. The number then increased to 567 in September and then 607 in October. There were 520 deliveries recorded in January this year.The Matron explained that the same goes for the number of pregnant women admitted to the Unit during this period, with the numbers rising as the year ends.Statistics have proven though that the number of admissions into the unit far exceeds the number of deliveries. In the case of October, while 607 births were recorded,China Jerseys NFL, admissions totaled 927.Matron Corry explained that this is due to the fact that women may be admitted to the wards, not necessarily to deliver, but to address peculiar illnesses acquired during the pregnancy. She noted that as the country’s primary referral centre, GPHC has an obligation to accept any patient who is referred from any health centre or hospital. On the downside however, fulfilling such an obligation often leads to overcrowding in the wards.To address this dilemma, the Matron said that GPHC is looking to the other Regional Hospitals to help to “take the load off.” She said that on heavy days, staffers are forced to ask mothers to sit on chairs or in some instances to share beds with other patients.She made reference especially to the Diamond East Bank Demerara Regional Hospital, the West Demerara Regional Hospital and the Dr. CC Nicholson Memorial Hospital located at the Golden Grove/ Nabaclis area, East Coast Demerara noting that if these institutions pitch in, overcrowding can be avoided.The Matron said that the doctors at the GPHC are being very proactive in this regard,NHL Ice Hockey Jerseys, only admitting patients if it is absolutely necessary, so as to guard against the wards being full beyond their capacity.“As soon as they come in, the doctor would examine them and administer the necessary care. They would not admit unless it is absolutely necessary.”Further, severe understaffing at the Unit has been identified as lending to the strain experienced during the peak period.Matron Corry said that of a total staff count of just about 90; with 30 on average managing each of the three shifts; the birthing room, operating theatre, pre and post natal units,Authentic NFL Jerseys Cheap, admission room and labour room all have to be covered.?? “The strain is on the staff to do their best and to deliver the services. But they have no choice. It is tiring… taxing. But they try.” According to the Matron, only more midwives will curb this problem.Still to be examined, though, are the provisions that are needed to be made to retain the current ones. She said that the Unit suffers as a result ‘losing’ its senior midwives, be it due to migration or through the search for greener pastures. “We are left with the juniors who are not provided with the guidance and the experiences of the senior staff.”The Matron said that only one third of the staff could be considered senior staff. “We have to find ways to retain out seniors… make the conditions and benefits more attractive so that they would feel good about coming to work.”

…Attorney-at-Law Stephen Fraser to head CJIA BoardAfter months of deliberations, Government has named a new Chairman for the all critical Board of Directors of the Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL).According to Minister of State, Joseph Harmon, that person is Robert Badal, owner of Pegasus Hotel and the Guyana Stockfeeds Limited. He replaces Winston Brassington.Under the previous administration, Badal has been outspoken about a number of issues,Sam Mills Panthers Jersey, including state contracts and projects and cost of power.He is closely aligned with the Alliance For Change,Wholesale NFL Jerseys China, one of the main parties in the coalition Government.GPL has been under fire for its management of the country’s electricity supply and the distribution networks.However, bringing down electricity theft and technical losses as well as corruption among staffers has been causing major problems.There have also been questions about a number of large scale contracts, including the purchase of prepaid meters and transformers.Minister Harmon also announced that prominent Attorney-at-Law,Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys, Stephen Fraser,NFL Jerseys Cheap China, is now the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the country’s main Port of Entry – the Cheddi Jagan International Airport.CJIA is currently involved in a US$150M expansion of its runway and a modern terminal building to cater for bigger planes.Named as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the?Demerara Harbour Bridge is Shabeer Hussain.At the prisons,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, a number of boards have also been appointed. Murray Greenidge will be the Chairman of the Guyana Prison Service Training Board; Dr. Simpson da Silva for the???Guyana Prison Service Agriculture Development Board; Alona Sankar for the?Guyana Prison Service Recruitment Board and Dr. Melissa Ifill for the Prison Service Sentence Management Board.Managing Director of the National Milling Company Limited,Wholesale Jerseys From China, Roopnarine ‘Bert’ Sukhai, will be heading the Firearm Licensing Board.There have been allegations of corruption over the granting of firearm licences.That Board will also include Dr. Bhiro Harry, Kim Kyte-John and Christina Jagmohan as members.