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Marlon Fraser, a 30-year-old pedal cyclist, died in a traffic accident late Friday night on Delhi Street, Georgetown.

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 11:20 hrs when Fraser was struck by a motor car while attempting to cross the road.

The motor vehicle involved, a car with registration number PAC 1898, was owned by Dolores Benjamin and driven by her 27-year-old son Shaquille Benjamin of Section ‘C’ Enterprise.

The car was traveling south along the eastern lane of Delhi Street when Fraser, who was also moving in the same direction, attempted to cross from east to west.

Despite evasive maneuvers by the driver, the front left portion of the vehicle collided with Fraser, causing him to fall onto the road and sustain severe injuries.

Emergency services were promptly called to the scene, but Fraser was pronounced dead at Georgetown Public Hospital.

The body has been transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, and is awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

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Although Giftland Mall has long been known for its furniture offerings, on Saturday the establishment unveiled its newest venture—Giftland’s HomeStyle—a department store dedicated to redefining home furnishings with style and quality.

Kester Sylvester, an Executive at Giftland Group, had the honour of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to mark the grand opening of HomeStyle.

“This is a big moment for us,” Sylvester said.

“We’ve been contemplating this for a while. We wanted to create an opportunity to offer the public and our customers value, quality, and price all in one place,” he added

Sylvester emphasized that HomeStyle stands out for its exceptional quality, stylish designs, and unbeatable prices. “It’s a furniture store like no other… exceptional quality, amazing prices, and style to suit your home.”

When asked how HomeStyle differs from previous household items sold at Giftland Mall, Sylvester explained that the difference lies in the store’s dedicated focus. He noted that HomeStyle aligns with current market trends and responds to the needs of the population amid a construction boom.

“We’ve been observing the market closely. There’s a lot of new construction—homes and offices being built. We wanted to offer affordability and style to match this growth,” he said.

Sylvester also highlighted HomeStyle’s new consulting office—a first for Giftland Mall.

“Even though we’ve sold furniture before, this store is curated in such a way that customers can consult with our experts to select furnishings that suit their taste,” he explained.

Additionally, HomeStyle now serves as the new distribution center for aiwa, a brand Giftland Group is excited to introduce. Sylvester emphasized the store’s focus on providing customized solutions.

“Many people don’t realize that you can come to our corporate sales team, describe your vision, and if we don’t have what you need, we can source and bring it in for you.”

Sylvester also announced the launch of HomeStyle’s new art department. “We’ve just launched a new wall art department. The pieces you see around the store are for sale and are created in-house using AI technology and a special printer that produces oil and canvas art.”

With HomeStyle, Giftland Mall has transformed into a one-stop shop for home furnishings, offering everything from core furniture to unique accessories.

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President Irfaan Ali on Saturday announced a National Funeral of Honour to be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in tribute to the life and legacy of Sir Shridath Surendranath Ramphal, OE, OCC, GCMG, AM.

Sir Shridath, a revered son of Guyana and former Commonwealth Secretary-General, is widely recognized as a towering figure in global diplomacy. He will be celebrated for his lifelong service to Guyana, the Caribbean, the Commonwealth, and the international community.

The ceremony will take place at the Promenade Gardens in Georgetown, beginning at 3:00 PM. Following the service, Sir Shridath will be interred at The Place of the Seven Ponds in the Botanical Gardens.

The National Funeral will be marked by full ceremonial tributes to honor Sir Shridath’s monumental contributions, including his efforts in preserving Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and his impact on global affairs.

All Guyanese are invited to join in paying their final respects to a man whose extraordinary vision and tireless dedication have left an enduring legacy both at home and abroad.

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Approximately 600 students are now comfortably accommodated at the new and improved $152 million Zeelugt Primary School in Region Three.

The school was officially commissioned on Friday, representing the fulfilment of a commitment made by the Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand during a visit in 2021.

President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Following the contract signing in May 2022, the old wooden structure was demolished and a modern concrete building now stands in its place, featuring a kitchen, library, computer room, an auditorium and 15 classrooms.

Previously, students were accommodated at two religious buildings in the community.

During his remarks, President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali stressed the government’s determination to ensure  all regions have access to well-equipped facilities capable of offering world-class education.

“As I speak to you now, we have made a commitment and made the resources available to the Ministry of Education to have every school in our country that needs to be repainted, repainted. Every washroom facility that needs to be fixed, fixed. Every roof that needs to be fixed, fixed; every drainage system, guttering system that needs to be fixed, fixed,” the president said.

The Zeelugt Primary School was commissioned on Friday

Added to this, every school will have a multi-purpose tarmac to support extracurricular activities.

“Not only are we building new schools, we are setting new and improved minimum standards for your children,” President Ali noted.

Furthermore, he mentioned that substantial resources are being allocated to train all teachers, reminding that Guyana stands out as one of the few countries that offers free teacher training and even provides stipends to encourage educational pursuits.

“And when we came into government, that stipend was below $10,000. Today, that stipend is almost $100,000. More than 900 per cent increase in the stipend,” he underlined.

The president further pointed out, “For this region alone, we’ve increased the number of trained teachers in a nursery school system from 237 in 2020, to 705 today, a more than 220 per cent increase.”

According to the head of state, this speaks to a deliberate strategy set to ensure infrastructure is matched with skill development.

President Mohamed Irfaan Ali poses with Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand and teachers of the Zeelugt Primary School

In the primary school system, the number of trained teachers has increased from 510 in 2020 to 1,648 in 2024.

“In 2020, we had 425 trained secondary teachers in this region. Today, we have 1319 trained secondary teachers in this region, a more than 200 per cent increase. When we spoke about a world class education system, it was not only world class buildings, it was world class teachers [and] world class facilities,” he said.

Meanwhile, Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand said  to date, 42 nursery schools and 18 primary schools have been constructed across the country. Some 26 secondary schools are currently underway.

Minister of Education, Priya Manickchand

“We have built in Region Three, one new nursery school and five new primary schools, and we are not finished yet. We are currently building…three new secondary schools: one at Tuschen, one at Vreed-en-Hoop, and one at Nismes,” Minister Manickchand highlighted.

Minister within the Ministry of Public Works, Deodat Indar, also delivered remarks. Regional Chairman, Inshan Ayube, officials within the Ministry of Education, and other regional officials were also in attendance. [DPI]

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