again you are very irresponsible these kinds of headlines are inflammatory and will only divide the nation along racial lines even further...

The PPP are incompetent and a pack of thieves...but quit the sensationalism...

By the same token talk to indo Guyanese and they will tell you that when they go to the Georgetown public hospital that the nursers give preferential treatment to Afro Guyanese ...this may all be a lie but someone could take the same kind of statement and sensationalize it in so many inflammatory ways.

Both the government and opposition sides on this forum need to be more responsible in their posts...people's lives are at stake in Guyana regardless of race...

Funny thing is one of the guys on here that some call a racist - Carib - is ironically one of the most responsible in his posts...go figure..

Region 10 is battling for its interests.  If Region 6 is similarly treated they also need to speak out.

Given that G/town Hospital is virtually Indian run (look at the top leadership) some how I doubt that the Afro nurses are ill-treating Indians.  I suspect they just treat every body badly.   You know Guyana.  The salary is only to get people to show up to work.  If a patient wants treated he has to give the nurse a raise.  Poor country.  Like some one said, Guyanese must be killing priests!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Shortage of medical drugs, poor infrastructural works affecting Region 10 – Solomon

The shortage of medical drugs at healthcare institutions and poor infrastructure works by some contractors are two major issues affecting Region 10, Chairman Sharma Solomon said. He said the health concern was discussed at the region’s last statutory meeting, noting that the absence of a proper ambulance in Linden continues to be a problem for residents. “The ambulances which were requested and are to be supplied by Beharry (company) are going to be weeks delayed. This is based on shipping problems. The region is very concerned and disappointed by that. We’ve also asked the administration to find ways of imposing penalties for the late supply of this very crucial piece of equipment,” he stated. Delay Solomon further stated that government has given Region 10 an ambulance procured by Ainlim, for use at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC); however, to date, Solomon related that it has not been commissioned, despite being present in the region. He said the RDC is very disappointed as it is awaiting the availability of Health Minister, Dr Bheri Ramsaran to commission the ambulance. Solomon is calling on the minister to have the ambulance commissioned as soon as possible so that it can commence operations. The shortage of medical drugs at health institutions continue to be a major health concern in Region 10, the regional chairman said, noting that steps are being taken at the level of the RDC to improve healthcare delivery. “The Linden Hospital Complex, as well as hospitals around Region 10 — Kwakwani and the Upper Demerara Hospital — along with health centres and medical centres throughout the region continue to be plagued by the shortage of drugs. It is a concern to the region. We are aware that many times persons are inquiring about certain drugs,” he said. He opined that more suppliers should be given an opportunity to supply medical drugs so that an adequate supply of drugs can be made available. Solomon also noted that the RDC is currently seeking assistance in upgrading healthcare delivery, more so in the areas of training and the enhancement of machinery/equipment. The upgrading of the trauma care room at the LHC is a priority of the RDC, he said. The deplorable condition of the Linden to Kwakwani Road, Solomon stated is also an issue for the RDC. He said the road continues to deteriorate, especially during the inclement weather and residents who ply the route continue to voice their concerns to the RDC. “The region is very concerned that the road continues to not receive the attention that it deserves…. Interior road development is going to lead to the opening up of frontiers, which will allow for the expansion of different sectors, more so the agriculture and mining sectors, and also logging to a great extent. “We know that in having the Linden to Kwakwani Road properly done, in fact the region will continue as we did in our meeting with the Minister of Public Works, to suggest that every year five miles of properly asphalted road must be done and at the end of a certain amount of years, we would have a continuous well done road. The region continues to promote that initiative and remains very committed to ensuring that that road is done,” Solomon said. He added: “People are very disappointed that to date, the Minister of Public Works and government who would have assured on September 5 (last)that residents would have received a very well done road by now, to date, that is not the case. “In fact, the road is worse, especially the stretch between the Coomacka Mines area. Residents are becoming very annoyed and I would like to express to the Minister of Public Works that it is important to have these works done as soon as possible.” The Region 10 chairman also related that the RDC since last year was aware that monies were allotted to the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) in Region 10 for infrastructural works. These included koker doors, along the Burnham Drive Road at Wismar, Linden as well as canals and sluices and drainage and irrigation works in other areas such as West Watooka. “To date, these works have not started, residents continue to suffer because of the absence of koker doors on Burnham Drive every time it rains or even at high tide… these contracts must be instituted,” he said. Solomon disclosed that the RDC was ordered by the government to have some money returned. This, he said was made by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary and Member of Parliament Neil Kumar. “The monies that went back, one of the programmes that we had identified to be done for 2013, the release for payments for that work came in January 2014, which in itself is a payment made by the Ministry of Finance. So that would have delayed the starting of the works,” he added. Nevertheless, the regional chairman said the RDC would have been very efficient in ensuring it utilises the amount requested, although it did not receive that amount. Additionally, he pointed out that the contractor of Alternative Services has been holding up about four infrastructural works in Region 10, to the tune of $250 million, which is also a serious concern to the RDC. Solomon said that claims surrounding this issue were filed to the government.

PPP need not waste time, money and resources in PNC stronghold areas.

Linden receives BILLIONS in Electricity subsidy. They sport up and use the most electricity per household compared to the rest of Guyana.

The rest of Guyana has to pay up.

The Burhnam mentality of freeness for Linden must stop now.

As Carib said, every region rep(s) need to fight for its region. It is not Linden’s fault that their reps represent them well. Blame the other regions for having bad reps. 

It is politics..move on grudges will get you nowhere.

You are not only a racist; you are imponderably stupid. The PPP does not own Guyana's assets. Every citizen has equal right to it. The PPP are managers. Their sworn oath is to manage for all the people.

Let me help you out here.  Unless the PPP makes more inroads into PNC strongholds they are damned to be a minority govt, and will eventually lose.

The demographics favors APNU, which wins the bulk of the mixed vote.  the fastest growing segment of the voting population are mixed voters as more of them come of age.

PPP only spends money where the cabal lives and is associated with.

PPP does not spend money in any areas, look around.....

Originally Posted by KishanB:

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Shortage of medical drugs, poor infrastructural works affecting Region 10 – Solomon

The shortage of medical drugs at healthcare institutions and poor infrastructure works by some contractors are two major issues affecting Region 10, Chairman Sharma Solomon said. He said the health concern was discussed at the region’s last statutory meeting, noting that the absence of a proper ambulance in Linden continues to be a problem for residents. “The ambulances which were requested and are to be supplied by Beharry (company) are going to be weeks delayed. This is based on shipping problems. The region is very concerned and disappointed by that. We’ve also asked the administration to find ways of imposing penalties for the late supply of this very crucial piece of equipment,” he stated. Delay Solomon further stated that government has given Region 10 an ambulance procured by Ainlim, for use at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC); however, to date, Solomon related that it has not been commissioned, despite being present in the region. He said the RDC is very disappointed as it is awaiting the availability of Health Minister, Dr Bheri Ramsaran to commission the ambulance. Solomon is calling on the minister to have the ambulance commissioned as soon as possible so that it can commence operations. The shortage of medical drugs at health institutions continue to be a major health concern in Region 10, the regional chairman said, noting that steps are being taken at the level of the RDC to improve healthcare delivery. “The Linden Hospital Complex, as well as hospitals around Region 10 — Kwakwani and the Upper Demerara Hospital — along with health centres and medical centres throughout the region continue to be plagued by the shortage of drugs. It is a concern to the region. We are aware that many times persons are inquiring about certain drugs,” he said. He opined that more suppliers should be given an opportunity to supply medical drugs so that an adequate supply of drugs can be made available. Solomon also noted that the RDC is currently seeking assistance in upgrading healthcare delivery, more so in the areas of training and the enhancement of machinery/equipment. The upgrading of the trauma care room at the LHC is a priority of the RDC, he said. The deplorable condition of the Linden to Kwakwani Road, Solomon stated is also an issue for the RDC. He said the road continues to deteriorate, especially during the inclement weather and residents who ply the route continue to voice their concerns to the RDC. “The region is very concerned that the road continues to not receive the attention that it deserves…. Interior road development is going to lead to the opening up of frontiers, which will allow for the expansion of different sectors, more so the agriculture and mining sectors, and also logging to a great extent. “We know that in having the Linden to Kwakwani Road properly done, in fact the region will continue as we did in our meeting with the Minister of Public Works, to suggest that every year five miles of properly asphalted road must be done and at the end of a certain amount of years, we would have a continuous well done road. The region continues to promote that initiative and remains very committed to ensuring that that road is done,” Solomon said. He added: “People are very disappointed that to date, the Minister of Public Works and government who would have assured on September 5 (last)that residents would have received a very well done road by now, to date, that is not the case. “In fact, the road is worse, especially the stretch between the Coomacka Mines area. Residents are becoming very annoyed and I would like to express to the Minister of Public Works that it is important to have these works done as soon as possible.” The Region 10 chairman also related that the RDC since last year was aware that monies were allotted to the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) in Region 10 for infrastructural works. These included koker doors, along the Burnham Drive Road at Wismar, Linden as well as canals and sluices and drainage and irrigation works in other areas such as West Watooka. “To date, these works have not started, residents continue to suffer because of the absence of koker doors on Burnham Drive every time it rains or even at high tide… these contracts must be instituted,” he said. Solomon disclosed that the RDC was ordered by the government to have some money returned. This, he said was made by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary and Member of Parliament Neil Kumar. “The monies that went back, one of the programmes that we had identified to be done for 2013, the release for payments for that work came in January 2014, which in itself is a payment made by the Ministry of Finance. So that would have delayed the starting of the works,” he added. Nevertheless, the regional chairman said the RDC would have been very efficient in ensuring it utilises the amount requested, although it did not receive that amount. Additionally, he pointed out that the contractor of Alternative Services has been holding up about four infrastructural works in Region 10, to the tune of $250 million, which is also a serious concern to the RDC. Solomon said that claims surrunding this issue were filed to the government.

 

PPP need not waste time, money and resources in PNC stronghold areas.

The PPP is the Govt for all Guyanese regardless of stronghold or not.  The Govt needs to distribute the national resources equitably however, the regional Reps need to lobby for their fair share of the bacon.  If they don't do their job and get short-changed, they have themselves to blame.  The people need to turn on them, not the central Govt.

lol......nonsense.

Originally Posted by yuji22:

Originally Posted by KishanB:

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Shortage of medical drugs, poor infrastructural works affecting Region 10 – Solomon

The shortage of medical drugs at healthcare institutions and poor infrastructure works by some contractors are two major issues affecting Region 10, Chairman Sharma Solomon said. He said the health concern was discussed at the region’s last statutory meeting, noting that the absence of a proper ambulance in Linden continues to be a problem for residents. “The ambulances which were requested and are to be supplied by Beharry (company) are going to be weeks delayed. This is based on shipping problems. The region is very concerned and disappointed by that. We’ve also asked the administration to find ways of imposing penalties for the late supply of this very crucial piece of equipment,” he stated. Delay Solomon further stated that government has given Region 10 an ambulance procured by Ainlim, for use at the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC); however, to date, Solomon related that it has not been commissioned, despite being present in the region. He said the RDC is very disappointed as it is awaiting the availability of Health Minister, Dr Bheri Ramsaran to commission the ambulance. Solomon is calling on the minister to have the ambulance commissioned as soon as possible so that it can commence operations. The shortage of medical drugs at health institutions continue to be a major health concern in Region 10, the regional chairman said, noting that steps are being taken at the level of the RDC to improve healthcare delivery. “The Linden Hospital Complex, as well as hospitals around Region 10 — Kwakwani and the Upper Demerara Hospital — along with health centres and medical centres throughout the region continue to be plagued by the shortage of drugs. It is a concern to the region. We are aware that many times persons are inquiring about certain drugs,” he said. He opined that more suppliers should be given an opportunity to supply medical drugs so that an adequate supply of drugs can be made available. Solomon also noted that the RDC is currently seeking assistance in upgrading healthcare delivery, more so in the areas of training and the enhancement of machinery/equipment. The upgrading of the trauma care room at the LHC is a priority of the RDC, he said. The deplorable condition of the Linden to Kwakwani Road, Solomon stated is also an issue for the RDC. He said the road continues to deteriorate, especially during the inclement weather and residents who ply the route continue to voice their concerns to the RDC. “The region is very concerned that the road continues to not receive the attention that it deserves…. Interior road development is going to lead to the opening up of frontiers, which will allow for the expansion of different sectors, more so the agriculture and mining sectors, and also logging to a great extent. “We know that in having the Linden to Kwakwani Road properly done, in fact the region will continue as we did in our meeting with the Minister of Public Works, to suggest that every year five miles of properly asphalted road must be done and at the end of a certain amount of years, we would have a continuous well done road. The region continues to promote that initiative and remains very committed to ensuring that that road is done,” Solomon said. He added: “People are very disappointed that to date, the Minister of Public Works and government who would have assured on September 5 (last)that residents would have received a very well done road by now, to date, that is not the case. “In fact, the road is worse, especially the stretch between the Coomacka Mines area. Residents are becoming very annoyed and I would like to express to the Minister of Public Works that it is important to have these works done as soon as possible.” The Region 10 chairman also related that the RDC since last year was aware that monies were allotted to the National Drainage and Irrigation Authority (NDIA) in Region 10 for infrastructural works. These included koker doors, along the Burnham Drive Road at Wismar, Linden as well as canals and sluices and drainage and irrigation works in other areas such as West Watooka. “To date, these works have not started, residents continue to suffer because of the absence of koker doors on Burnham Drive every time it rains or even at high tide… these contracts must be instituted,” he said. Solomon disclosed that the RDC was ordered by the government to have some money returned. This, he said was made by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary and Member of Parliament Neil Kumar. “The monies that went back, one of the programmes that we had identified to be done for 2013, the release for payments for that work came in January 2014, which in itself is a payment made by the Ministry of Finance. So that would have delayed the starting of the works,” he added. Nevertheless, the regional chairman said the RDC would have been very efficient in ensuring it utilises the amount requested, although it did not receive that amount. Additionally, he pointed out that the contractor of Alternative Services has been holding up about four infrastructural works in Region 10, to the tune of $250 million, which is also a serious concern to the RDC. Solomon said that claims surrunding this issue were filed to the government.

 

PPP need not waste time, money and resources in PNC stronghold areas.

The PPP is the Govt for all Guyanese regardless of stronghold or not.  The Govt needs to distribute the national resources equitably however, the regional Reps need to lobby for their fair share of the bacon.  If they don't do their job and get short-changed, they have themselves to blame.  The people need to turn on them, not the central Govt.

Take a look at USA. 

Black neighbourhoods do not receive equal resources. Some blacks in the USA live under conditions that are worse than third world countries.

I am shocked that in places like Schenectady, NY that humans are living under conditions that are animal like.

Let us talk about government sharing resources equally. Start in your own backyard.