By Leon Suseran“Mo money mo wuk!”; “7 per cent cyan’t wuk!”; “What must go? VAT must go!” Those were some of the chants by the workers of the Guyana Public Service Union (GPSU) Berbice branch during the Annual May Day March yesterday in New Amsterdam.The march was led by Executive Member of the GPSU,Cheap Jerseys, Kempton Alexander,Jersyes From China, along with GPSU Berbice Head, Mr. Ram Mangru. Several police officers, nurses and other civil servants joined in the special celebration which concluded with a rally at State House in the Town.GPSU workers in Berbice marching into State House on May Day 2013Notably absent from this year’s rally was the Guyana Teachers’ Union (GTU) and Mr. Mangru lamented the fact of a smaller involvement in the march this year. “It is indeed a sad situation to see the labour movement dwindling away gradually out of this region,NFL Jerseys China, for what reason,NFL Jerseys From China, I don’t know.But what is speculated is that some of the unions want to build crowds in Georgetown to show that they have large numbers of members and,Cheap NFL Jerseys, so, they choose to take their members to Georgetown.”He said that the GPSU is proud since it is celebrating 90 years of existence in Guyana “and we are still going strong as ever…despite the hurdles and struggles that we are going through”.He added, 90 years ago, 21 senior public servants gathered at the St Andrew’s Kirk in the city to discuss the plans of the Civil Service Association. In those days, in 1923, it was British Guiana,Air Max Shoes For Sale, and trade unions were restricted.“The struggles of workers in this country caused them to form the civil service association to protect their rights”.Workers’ rights were trampled upon in those days and sadly, he stated, nothing has changed today. “Ninety years after, we are here gathered with the expectations that things could have been better…but what we are witnessing today is the trample of the rights of workers in the country,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, the denial of better conditions at work and better salaries. Public servants are living testimony to what you are going through in this country!”Mangru alluded to the nurses’ strike at the Linden Hospital as well as the West Demerara Regional Hospital, “for things that they are supposed to be enjoying and are being deprived…protesting working conditions at the hospital—I know many of you here today who are working in the health institutions who can probably say better than I do, about your working conditions.”“The emphasis on workers in this country is very poor. They are being denied the right to work and being labeled as ‘lazy’ as people who do not have the skills to work.”Mr. Alexander, Senior Nurse at the Georgetown Public hospital Corporation, and Executive Member of the GPSU then read Mr. Patrick Yarde’s message to workers for May Day 2013.Meanwhile the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union held a separate May Day Rally with the high attendance of government officials at the Port Mourant Community Centre Ground,Cheap Jerseys Online, after a march through Rose Hall Town, Corentyne.

Today Barticians will be observing the fifth anniversary of the Bartica Massacre. A programme in remembrance of those who died will include a wreath laying ceremony at the Monument of Hope as well as services in churches in the community.Region Seven Chairman, Gordon Bradford, has said that he is occasionally deeply disturbed by the lack of closure on the Bartica massacre on February 17, five years ago.“For me as a Bartician,Wholesale NFL Jerseys China, I am firmly of the view that we should never let this heinous event pass from our memory.”“As Regional Chairman as well as a resident, I must say that I am still not satisfied that closure has been achieved. I don’t know why.”“The best way to honour them is to ensure that nothing like this ever happens to anyone else in Bartica or anywhere else in Guyana.”On Sunday night, February 17, 2008, a number of gunmen attacked the mining community of Bartica, killing 12 residents and injuring several others.A narrative of the event goes that the group of about 20 armed gunmen arrived at Bartica by speedboat.They landed at the Transport and Harbours wharf around 10pm on Sunday night.They attacked the Bartica Police Station,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, where they killed Lance Corporal Zaheer Zakir,Cheap NFL Jerseys From China, Constable Shane Fredericks and Constable Ron Osborne.After murdering the three police ranks, the gang stole cash, arms, ammunition and a vehicle from the police station.Using the stolen police vehicle, they drove through the streets of Bartica shooting at civilians,Wholesale China Jerseys, fatally wounding Irwin Gilkes.They then proceeded to CBR Mining Camp,Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping, where they killed Irving Ferreira, stole arms and ammunition, and removed two safes containing cash and gold.They next shot and killed Dexter Adrian before returning to the wharf. At the wharf,Jersyes From China, they executed Abdool Yassin Jr,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Deonarine Singh, Errol Thomas,NFL Jerseys Cheap Authentic, Ronald Gomes, Baldeo Singh and Ashraf Khan.After their one hour rampage, the gunmen departed Bartica by boat.Security Forces attributed the massacre to a gang led by notorious criminal Rondell “Fineman” Rawlins.

Police have launched a manhunt for a youth believed to be the mastermind behind Wednesday night’s brutal murder of Mc Doom gold miner Gavin Mc Neil.Investigators yesterday conducted searches at several homes on the East Bank of Demerara and in the city for the suspect, but failed to locate him.The alleged mastermind is an East Bank Demerara youth who was questioned in late 2011 in connection with the murder of a woman. That case remains unsolved, but investigators yesterday appeared optimistic that Mc Neil’s killers will be apprehended.Kaieteur News understands that police have received information that the suspect was seen lurking in the area where the victims live some hours before the six-man gang invaded Mc Neil’s home.“He’s been on the police radar for a long time,Cheap NFL Jerseys,” a source said.Information suggests that the killers were tipped off that the gold miner had returned from the interior.According to information, the 38-year-old dredge owner had only returned from the interior last Saturday. He had his operations in Siparuni,Cheap NFL Jerseys Online, Region Eight.Mc Neil was shot dead near his gate by the robbers who had earlier held the man’s two daughters hostage in an effort to gain entry to the family’s Lot 48 Middle Street, McDoom home.During the 15-minute ordeal, McNeil’s mother-in-law, June Elwin, was badly beaten by the masked bandits and his wife, Melissa McNeal,Authentic NFL Jerseys Cheap, sustained an injury to her face.The victim’s mother-in-law said that herself,Cheap NFL Jerseys, Mc Neil and his two daughters had left their home at around 17:00 hrs to purchase some Chinese food. Mc Neil’s wife,Wholesale Hockey Jerseys Authentic, who contracted malaria, had stayed at home.When they returned,Wholesale NFL China Jerseys, the girls went to the back of the house while her son-in-law parked his vehicle.The woman said she was going to the back of the house when she heard her granddaughters shouting and then saw some masked men holding the minors at gun- and knifepoint.“They tell me to open the door before they hurt the kids and their mother,Jerseys From China, who was inside,Cheap Nike Air Max 1, and I opened the grill because I had the keys and then they go in and start beating me and they chop me daughter,” the woman recalled.The robbers then relieved the family of some $1M in cash and jewellery, then shot Mc Neil as they were fleeing.

Loving, caring and ambitious were the words used to describe Margaret Hamilton who celebrated her 101st birthday yesterday.Born in 1909, Mrs. Hamilton dedicated her time and energies towards the “quite,Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale, successful and admirable” upbringing of her ten children.The centenarian, up to last year, was quite active. “My mother baked, cooked and cleaned up after, all without aid,” said her daughter, Verly Hamilton, who now takes care of her. Unfortunately, a little after her last birthday she had a mild stroke, her daughter said.Described as the woman who always likes doing for others,cheap nfl jerseys discount, the centenarian’s immobility is causing her much discomfort, her daughter said. Nevertheless,Wholesale NFL China Jerseys, she was well able to say “I am happy”.Hamilton, who reads without spectacles,Basketball Jerseys From China, said that she is thankful for life. Her present forms of recreations are; reading (bible and newspapers) and enjoying the view from her front window.During her younger years, Mrs. Hamilton played the piano. She enjoyed sewing and lending a helping hand to all those in need.Quite a fashion statement, she was. This was evident in the wide range of fashionable hats displayed in her home.In 1982, Mrs. Hamilton’s husband died. She however, “continued going strong” and stayed unmarried from then on.An acrostic done by the younger generation suggested the meaning of her name to be Mother to all, Angelic, her smile can melt a heart of ice, Regal,Cheap NFL Jerseys, she is in her carriage and her stance,Wholesale China Jerseys, Goodness gracious,2014 Olympic Team USA #44 Brooks Orpik White Stitched NHL Jersey, she’s oh, so nice, Attractive, for a hundred years and ever after, Right,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, she always is, Electric is her infectious laughter, Truth, is what she always gives.As opposed to last year when there was a big celebration with one son coming from as far as Germany, this year was quiet.