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Authorities are investigating the death of Kapil Ramsamuj, a 41-year-old headmaster from Bonasika Creek Primary School, located along the Essequibo River. Ramsamuj, who also resided in the Zeelugt New Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, reportedly died under tragic circumstances on August 12.

According to information provided by Ramsamuj’s sister, Vimla, her brother allegedly ingested poison that day. Following the incident, Ramsamuj was initially taken to the Leonora Cottage Hospital but was later transferred to the West Demerara Regional Hospital for further treatment.

Unfortunately, he succumbed to his condition at the West Demerara Regional Hospital the same day.

Vimla recounted that she received a distressing phone call informing her that her brother had consumed poison. At approximately 19:40 hrs on Monday, while at the Parika Police Station to report the incident, she received another call notifying her of her brother’s death.

The body is currently at Ezekiel Funeral Home, where preparations are being made for a post-mortem examination. The examination is scheduled for Friday to determine the exact cause of death.

Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Ramsamuj’s death. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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See below the full statement issued:

Banks DIH Ltd. is proud to announce the successful launch of its subsidiary, BASI, which was commemorated with a grand opening ceremony on July 26, 2024 at the company’s location, Block ‘X’ Plantation Ruimveldt, Guyana.

BASI, incorporated in May 2019, has been active in various sectors since its inception. A key highlight of its operations is the collaboration with Daikin Applied Latin America LLC, the world’s largest air conditioner manufacturer, known for its high-quality products and standards.

On July 26, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved with the signing of a Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement between Daikin Applied Latin America LLC and BASI. This agreement officially designates Banks Automotive and Services Inc. as the authorized distributor of Daikin products in Guyana.

Through this collaboration, BASI will offer a comprehensive range of Daikin products, including residential and commercial air conditioning systems. The company will provide full-service support for Daikin products, including installation, maintenance, and technical services. This partnership ensures that customers in Guyana will receive top-quality service and reliable climate control solutions.

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Dredging of the East Demerara water conservancy during the recent drought resulted in a buildup of sludge which contaminated the Guyana Water Incorporated (GWI) Shelterbelt, resulting in the distribution the ‘rusty’ water in Central Georgetown.

To remedy the situation, GWI Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh on Thursday said immediate measures were taken to flush out the system.

And with “significant” improvements already, Baksh said the water supply is likely to return to a normalcy by this weekend.

“Because of the dreading of that canal in the conservancy area during the drought, the long drought, the longest in years, a lot of sludge built up in the canal and with the heavy rainfall it moved down into our systems here, our reservoirs.

Samples showing the improvement of the water supply to date (Photo: News Room/August 15, 2024)

GWI Chief Executive Officer, Shaik Baksh (second from right) and other senior officials at the press conference (Photo: News Room/ August 15, 2024)

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The government, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, has been working to restart the operations of Troy Resources and Rusal in Guyana.

The ministry has been consulting local and international companies firstly to explore recommencing operations at Troy Resources in the Karouni Mine, Region Seven.

This is according to the Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat during his mid-year press conference on Tuesday at the Guyana Forestry Commission Complex, Kingston, Georgetown.

Minister of Natural Resources, Vickram Bharrat speaking during a press conference on Wednesday

“I can tell you safely that I met with about three or four groups that are a mixture of Guyanese and international investors that are interested in the Troy Resources area.

Two of them, we have afforded the opportunity to take their technical staff into the area to do their independent assessment of the plant, the mining pit, and some amount of drilling to determine the resources that are there,” the minister disclosed during the media briefing.

He added that two more companies will receive a similar opportunity.

When the process is completed, the companies will have to return with a firm proposal.

Initially, the government had started with putting together a local consortium.

However, Minister Bharrat noted that there is a possibility of having a mixture of local miners and foreign investors, since the operations require massive investment for it to restart.

Additionally, the minister added that 112 small mineral properties have been allocated to small-scale miners within area of Troy Resources. These persons are all Guyanese.

Since the shutdown of the property sometime last year, it has been in the care of the state.

It includes areas such as the living quarters, the administrative section, as well as the processing plant and the mineral pits.

There is also the full-time presence of the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC).

Meanwhile, the ministry is also working to restart operations at Rusal, a Russian-owned bauxite company.

“We are working to restart the operations at Troy Resources, and at some time too, we want to restart the Rusal operation. That is with Rusal or any other investor. We don’t know as yet but we are committed to restarting those two major operations,” Minister Bharrat stated. [DPI]

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The first Test ended in a draw, with the game at the Queen’s Park Oval severely affected by rain.

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