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A man who Police Headquarters said is a vagrant was shot outside the Lambada Bar along the Providence Public Road, East Bank Demerara on Monday last.

“Raj Mohammed, who is reportedly a vagrant, was shot in his left leg,” the police said.

Inquiries revealed that at about 11:45 hrs, the man was standing near the bar when an unknown person approached him and shot him in his left lower leg. The perpetrator then fled the scene.

The incident was reported to the police who visited the scene and found the victim injured.

He was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital for treatment, where he is now hospitalised in a stable condition.

Investigations are ongoing.

Twenty indigenous communities are now supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce in building community enterprises across the country. This was revealed by Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond, while delivering a speech at the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development in Grenada on Tuesday.

The conference, held under the theme “The 5Ps for a Legacy of Caribbean Tourism Sustainability: People, Planet, Prosperity, Purpose & Partnership,” provided a platform for regional stakeholders to discuss key issues and strategies for sustainable tourism development in the Caribbean.

Addressing emerging challenges within the sector, Minister Walrond told the audience that one of Guyana’s primary unique value propositions, is the  Indigenous community-led and owned tourism enterprises.

“By empowering our Indigenous people to take the reins of their own tourism ventures, we ensure their economic prosperity and the preservation of their culture,” the minister said.

She outlined Guyana’s approach to overcoming challenges within the sector, which includes utilizing a Community-Led and Owned Tourism Framework and Toolkit and Continuous collaboration and partnership with key stakeholders, including the tourism private sector.

“This empowers the indigenous peoples and creates differentiated products that allow significant economic growth of those communities, and simultaneously strengthening the greatest stewards of the rainforests and lands,” she reiterated.

Minister Walrond emphasized the importance of tourism as a driver of economic growth, cultural preservation, and ecological conservation. She noted that Guyana’s Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) 2030 plays a pivotal role in guiding the country’s sustainable tourism efforts by promoting a new low-carbon economy and establishing incentives which value the world’s ecosystem services.

She also discussed Guyana’s efforts to meet market demands by investing in infrastructure and hospitality and promoting unique tourism offerings. She highlighted the country’s plans to add over 2000 new rooms under international brands and develop the Hospitality and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI) to enhance service excellence.

“Over the last four years, there has been a conscious effort to create a diversified and resilient product portfolio. This was made possible through extensive partnerships with our communities, the tourism private sector, and technical assistance support,” the minister added.

Noting that sustainability is a core value and way of life for many Guyanese, Minister Walrond reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to promoting responsible and sustainable tourism and achieving global accreditation for sustainable tourism practices. She expressed optimism for the future of Caribbean tourism and the role of sustainable practices in shaping its legacy.

Days after he was arrested, a 53-year-old taxi driver was on Wednesday remanded to prison after he denied having 22 kilograms of cannabis in his possession.

Eusi Wilson, a resident of Edinburg, East Bank Berbice appeared before Chief Magistrate (ag) Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge of possession of narcotics for the purpose of trafficking.

The case was adjourned to May 9 pending a probation report.

Wilson was arrested on April 21 by ranks of the Customs Anti Narcotic Unit (CANU) along High Street, Georgetown.

His car was intercepted and a search unearthed several bulky parcels containing a quantity of suspected cannabis.

Wilson was escorted to CANU headquarters along with the suspected narcotics, which tested positive for cannabis.

Back in 2018, Wilson was arrested by the police for the same offence.

Reports had revealed that ranks acting on intelligence intercepted a Georgetown-bound motorcar, HC 6444 on the Cove and John Public Road, East Coast Demerara.

A search was carried out a bag containing eight taped parcels of compressed cannabis, weighing in excess of three and a half kilograms, was found.

Wilson was the driver of the car at the time.

See the full statement issued below:

The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has observed a concerning trend in the occupancy of bed space within its facilities. Over recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of patients who, having received medical services and been discharged, continue to remain in hospital beds due to their families failing to collect them. This issue is impacting the efficient functioning of both the GPHC and the Infectious Disease Hospital, as bed space remains a critical resource for patients in need of medical attention.

The continued presence of these individuals, referred to as “lodgers,” has prompted the hospital administration to take action. While the GPHC remains committed to providing care to all patients, the prolonged occupation of beds by individuals who are medically fit for discharge is straining the hospital’s resources and affecting its ability to accommodate new patients.

To address this issue and ensure that beds are available for those in need, the GPHC administration is appealing to the families and relatives of these individuals to promptly make arrangements for their loved ones to be uplifted from the hospital. The Social Work Department at GPHC is available to assist families in coordinating the discharge and transportation of their relatives.

Below are the names of the individuals currently occupying bed space as lodgers:

Name                          Age                 Address

Beryl Davis                  74                    North Ruimveldt Georgetown

Joseph DaSilva           89                    Lot 3 Colgan Dam, Pouldlenyen, W.B.D

Arcia Javier                 86                    Central Baramita, North West District

Joshua Shuri               21                    Lot 16 James Street, Albouystown, Georgetown

Rameshwar Singh      64                    Lot 15 Latchmin Street, Better Hope, E.C.D

Geermattie Shivjattan 75                    Lot 104 Martyrs Ville, E.C.D

Rooknee Meetooram  84                    Lot 357 “BB” Eccles E.B.D

Morris Pereira                         72                    Lot 130 5th Street Albertown, Georgetown

Orin Boller                   63                    Lot 24 Prospect E.B.D

James Williams           58                    East La Penitence, Georgetown

Roy Ram                     NIL                  NIL

Mark Dillian                 64                    Lot 8 Bagotstown E.B.D

Karl Martin                  69                    Night Shelter, La Penitence Georgetown

Donald                        NIL                  Industry,ECD

Vibert Frank                75                    440 Samaroo Street, South Sophia Georgetown

George Graham          58                    NIL

Siceil O’Brien             61                    NIL

Kenrick Velloza           56                    Lot 246 Blegzeight, Campbellville, Georgetown

Charles Quail             75                    NIL

Percival Benjamin       84                    Croal and Alexander Street Georgetown

Neave Cox                  85                    125 King Edward St. Albouystown G/town

Terry Bassant             57                    NIL

Joseph Arjune             22                    NIL

Anthony Khan                         54                    NIL

Rudolph Billey             73                    43 Supply Mahaica,E.C.D

Gerard Chaeles          85                    227 South Road G/Town

Michael Dainty            67                    Northon Street

The cooperation of the public in resolving this matter is greatly appreciated. By working together, we can ensure that hospital resources are utilized effectively to meet the healthcare needs of the public.