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Oct 20, 2024 News President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday turned the sod for a new state-of-the-art Lethem Regional Hospital. The new hospital will be well equipped with 75 in-patient beds, two fully functional operation rooms, a modern ER and procedure rooms, diagnostic imaging services, digital x-rays, portable x-rays, 1 CT machine and three ultrasound machines. It will serve as a teaching hospital, equipping the region’s medical practitioners with the skills to meet global standards. This publication had reported that the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) has disclosed that  CMEC- Sinopharmintl Consortium out of China has been awarded the contract to design and build the new Lethem Hospital. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali The consortium was among six firms who initially submitted bids for the contract and was then shortlisted with three other firms out of China to further bid for the contract. Information released from NPTAB had revealed that CMEC- Sinopharmintl Consortium submitted a financial proposal of US$31,099,200 to construct the hospital. The construction of the hospital falls under a US$97 million – Health Care Network Strengthen – Inter-America Development Bank (IDB) loan. In its tender, the Health Ministry had stated that part of the proceeds would be allocated to the construction of the Lethem Hospital, which is envisioned to operate at a level-five standard. The IDB loan, secured by the Guyana Government in December 2022, forms part of a broader effort to strengthen the nation’s healthcare network under the Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP). The comprehensive programme aims to bolster the capacity of seven hospitals across various regions, including key hinterland areas and urban centres. It was reported that the loan will be used to improve the health of the Guyanese population through increased access to quality and efficient health services by improving health outcomes associated with low and high-complexity procedures. This will be done by expanding the capacity of strategic hospitals, extending coverage of diagnostic, medical consultation, and patient management services, inclusive of the country’s hinterlands, through digital health; and by increasing the efficiency of the public health system, by strengthening key logistic, management, and support processes and inputs. The project is also expected to target infrastructure improvement and expansion in seven priority hospitals, namely the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), the New Amsterdam Regional Hospital (NARH), and the Linden Hospital Complex (LHC), as well as four District Hospitals located in the hinterland (Moruca, Kamarang, Kato, and Lethem). The Department of Public Information (DPI) reported that during his address at the event, President Ali announced that the government will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a University of West Indies (UWI) Medical school in Guyana. Earlier this year, President Ali said that the government was in talks with UWI for the establishment of this school. He said that the aim is to ensure that the tuition fees for this institution in Guyana would be the same as in Trinidad. The University of Guyana currently has its own School of Medicine, but an additional facility would provide incentives for innovation and improved quality. “The regional authorities have already said that there is a group of investors from the  state of Roraima who want to invest in a medical school and medical facility in Region Nine,” the president further disclosed. Related Similar Articles

Exxon, Routledge, and me Oct 20, 2024 Features / Columnists, News, The GHK Lall Column Hard Truths by GHK Lall… Kaieteur News – The conversation is going to be different today.  A little bit of what is deep inside will be shared, only a little.  It should be enough to give Guyanese a glimpse of what gives a boost to breathing, writing, speaking about things Guyana. I should hate Exxon for all the wreckage that it has heaped on my Guyanese brothers and sisters.  I can’t.  I should despise Mr. Alistair Routledge for all the ugliness that he has piled on this country, but I can’t.  Just can’t, as hard as that may be for some to believe.  If I cannot bring myself to detest either President Ali or former president Jagdeo, or the man who so desperately wants to be president, Mr. Nandlall, then how could I hate Mr. Routledge.  Let this be said, though, so that there is no mistake: I do not hate any of them, but I do find what they stand for, what they project and burn at hot white levels across my entire being, to be totally unacceptable to me.  Yes, the confession must be made.  I despise none of them, only what they do.  It is how much this land is loved, including those who took it upon themselves to be rid of the pestilence that I represent, the torments that are caused by what is written, what is put before the whole world. If I hate Exxon, then there would be hate for America, to which surrogate father and mother so much was given.  It follows, therefore, that Wall Street would be hated, where so much was invested.  It is what is done here that kindles so much intense ardor to make things right.  What is made more arduous because there are so few around.  A band of likeminded brothers would be the best thing for Guyana.  When country is loved like this, then there is always a big smile, and arms are opened to their biggest expanse to welcome those who make up the tribe of citizens called Guyanese.  They are mine: brown and black and bronze.  They are mine, and as much as I despair at their passivity and apathy in this their era of plenty, they would not be exchanged for the world. The best is extended to them.  That oil out there that is under the sea, the best that could be had out of it should be gotten for them.  It is the stuff, that calling, that distant vision, for which some are willing to die, so that it can happen.  I am so willing.  It is disheartening to see my leaders reduced to grovelers, seekers for the favor of a pat on the head.  Down boy!  Good boy!  That’s my boy!  Guyanese need men not boys in this the most extraordinary time of this nation’s existence.  Mr. Routledge has his duty and it his right to fight with all his might to get the most from what is the birthright of the Guyanese people.  In his current stubborn state, Mr. Routledge is a squatter, a glorified tenant, and of that let there be no quibbling, no quarreling among Guyanese.  But there is. Just as Exxon and Alistair Routledge have an obligation to fight fang and claw to wrest the best out of Guyana’s oil wealth for their own people, so also do the leaders in Guyana’s political pantheon.  They must make that sacrifice, bypass that personal ambition (collection), to drag the company and its captains closer and closer to what is better, what is fair, for Guyanese.  Why are Guyana’s political leaders who solemnly swore to be faithful to the citizens of this country now abrogating their responsibilities, found sadly wanting?  Why is it that that hard but welcomed duty falls to the few-the ferocious and fearless few here-to stand as the only voices in the local wilderness, the only spearhead, in the struggle for more, what is just, for Guyanese?  Leaders in the PPP, PNC, and AFC should love this country more than any other, more than people like me.  When they are looked for at the head of the column charging forward for Guyanese, they are not even in the rear, so complete has been their abandonment of their own. Though I discern them to be graceless, dismal, shadows denuded of substance, and utterly dismissible, they are still mine.  To where and to whom do I condemn them?  This is what Exxon and Routledge have done to them.  Their hollowness is my shame.  Their games present an exhibition of the price that must be paid for ambition, and passage through this crucible called progress.  Guyanese cannot afford to get angry, despite the poignancy of the season.  This is when the detestable ways of Exxon and people cast from the mold of Alistair Routledge must be superseded by a demeanor that matches their own.  Cool, but all the while studying the terrain and their reactions.  Let go of leaders but keeping them in sight.  The white people must be beaten at their game, and Guyanese must find a way to do so.  Hate is counterproductive because it is self-destructive.  There are many ways to skin a cat, and Guyanese must learn to get good at them, then better. Related Similar Articles

Against all odds: Lyndel Johnson now one of Guyana’s newest attorneys Oct 20, 2024 News …to specialise in corporate, human rights law Kaieteur News – Twenty-nine-year-old, Lyndel Johnson defied all odds to complete her studies in law and was last week admitted to practice at the local bar. New attorney, Lyndel Johnson along with Lawyer, Ronald Burch-Smith Her petition was presented by attorney-at-law, Ronald Burch-Smith before Justice Peter Hugh. Johnson, the daughter of Member of Parliament, Maureen Philadelphia competed her Legal Education Certificate at the Eugene Dupuch Law School in the Bahamas after graduating from the University of Guyana with her law degree. In an interview with The WaterFalls she related that her studies and success came after much challenge. She was not selected in the 25 students from Guyana who made it to Hugh Wooding Law School to do her LEC, but was given a shot at it at a higher price at the Eugene Dupuch Law School. “I didn’t make the cut for Hugh Wooding given their quota system, but the opportunity came for the Bahamas and I grabbed it,” Johnson said. New attorney, Lyndel Johnson She was among six Guyanese students from her batch that pursued studies in the island. “We had no other choice, it is more expensive to study in the Bahamas, it is cheaper at Hugh Wooding in Trinidad, but God worked things out for me and here I am today,” she said. Asked which area of the law she will focus on, Johnson said human rights and corporate law. “When I think how our country is developing with the oil boom and more and more investors are pouring in, I need to develop my skills in corporate law. I want to be able to help my country…” She said too that she has a passion for helping people and fighting for justice and as such, she also wants to focus her attention in human rights law. Though, ultimately Johnson said she will open her own law firm and pursue her interests, she would like to get her early grounding, working for the state. Gratitude Meanwhile, at her bar call, Johnson was loud in praise to God and her family. “Today is a day of immense gratitude and reflection, as I am filled with a deep sense of accomplishment as I stand before you, having received my Legal Education Certificate. First and foremost, I want to give thanks to God. It is through His mercies, and grace that I have made it this far. There were so many moments when I felt overwhelmed, moments when anxiety threatened to overtake me, but God’s presence gave me the peace and perseverance I needed to push through,” she said. “Without His hand guiding me, I truly would not be standing here today. To my mom, my dad, my brother Patrice and my sister Laquana I want to express my deepest thanks. Your unwavering support has been my foundation throughout this journey,” she added. Touching on her upbringing the young attorney said she grew up in the historic village of Victoria on the East Coast of Demerara with her mother and two siblings. The new lawyer related “With my mom, being an educator, I was fortunate enough to grow up in a home filled with learning and the drive to advance academically.” Johnson attended Sacred Heart Primary School then Richard Ishmael Secondary School. During her secondary schooling, Johnson said she was geared towards science and was even placed in the science stream. “In fact, becoming a lawyer wasn’t part of my original plan, I wanted to be a forensic scientist…However, after completing secondary school, I started working as a legal clerk, and that experience sparked a change of heart.” Johnson detailed that her journey in achieving her Bachelor’s of law degree was not without its challenges, noting that she taught at Ann’s Grove Secondary School for a while to help fund her studies and then later worked at the Ministry of Natural Resources, “where I had the privilege of meeting an amazing group of people who have been an incredible blessing in my life. Their support and camaraderie have truly enriched my journey.” She noted too that there were many moments when she contemplated dropping out, especially when her mother was diagnosed with cancer and had to undergo surgery and radiation therapy. “Even during that time, she maintained faith and cautioned me not to do the same. After her recovery I had the belief that everything will go smoothly moving forward.” However, COVID-19 struck, Johnson said making everything even more difficult. Nevertheless, with faith I persevered and completed my LLB and later took on an independent course to earn my certificate in Evidence and Advocacy for Summary Courts Prosecutors.” “As I stand here, I am filled with immense gratitude for everyone who has been a part of it,” Johnson told those present at her bar call. “The challenges, triumphs, friendships, and lessons learned have all shaped who I am today, and to each of you—thank you for being part of my story and helping me achieve this milestone.” “As the first in my family to be admitted to the bar, this achievement is not just a personal milestone but a collective one, shared by everyone who has supported me along the way,” she said “It represents the sacrifices of my parents, the encouragement of my loved ones, and the unwavering faith of those who believed in me, even when the path seemed uncertain. This accomplishment stands as a testament to their love, strength, and the importance of community in achieving one’s dreams. Together, we have reached this point, and for that, I am deeply grateful,” the new lawyer added. To those just starting their journey, she advised:” remember that no matter how difficult it may seem, with faith in God and the support of those around you, everything is possible. Even in the face of anxiety or doubt, you can overcome and achieve great things.” Related Similar Articles

DIWALI SHUBH!  HAPPY DIWALI! Oct 20, 2024 Consumer Concerns, News CONSUMER CONCERNS: PAT  DIAL Kaieteur News – Diwali only became a national holiday after Independence.  Before then, its celebration was confined almost wholly to the Indian Community.  With the advent of Independence, it was felt that the country would become more integrated and stronger if the various communities learnt more about and shared in each other’s cultures.  Thus Hindu and Muslim Holy Days which were confined to the Indian community were made into Public Holidays so that all communities could participate in them and Diwali was among the most important. Its spiritual and religious as well as its celebratory aspects were universalistic so the whole nation could easily and happily participate in its celebrations.  Its message was that Light will prevail over Darkness, Truth over Untruth, Justice over Injustice, Unity over Disunity and Loving Kindness over hatred, anger and violence.  These spiritual teachings are manifested in the examples of human activity and the constant encounters between Human beings, Its celebratory aspects would include hospitality neighbours extend to each other and strangers, singing, dancing and music, decorations and bright  lights and colours pervading in homes and communities  with  diyas symbolising this. The richest and most important aspect of Diwali is the traditions which have become attached to it as it moved through the millenia.  Though traditions differ, they are united in their teaching that Light will overcome Darkness and Good will always prevails over Evil.  The three traditions prevailing in Guyana are the return of Lord Rama from Banwas, his exile;  the killing of the evil demon Naraksura;  and the  overarching presence of Maha Lakshmi and the many virtues she personifies. King Dasrath ruled over the prosperous kingdom of Ayodhya.  His three queens bore him three sons – Ram, Lakshman and Bharat.  The three sons, unlike their mothers, were very close to each other and shared a deep mutual love. The son who was to succeed to the throne was Ram who was very  popular and respected and was superlative in whatever activities  in which  he was engaged and everyone looked forward to Ram as Heir Apparent  except Bharat’s mother who desired her son to be king. She therefore manipulated the old and weak king to send Ram into exile far away into the deep jungle for 14 years in which time Bharat would rule the kingdom. Bharat saw the injustice to which Ram was being subjected and refused to sit on the throne, placing Ram’s slippers on the pedestal and vowing that if Ram did not return at the end of the 14 years, he would take his own life.  Ram, his wife Sita and brother Lakshman then set out for their exile.  During his exile, Ram experienced many trials and dangers and these are recounted in the famous epic, the Ramayana. At the end of fourteen years, the people of Ayodhya with great rejoicing lit up their homes and placed diyas along the streets to welcome Ram, Sita and Lakshman and this was the first Diwali which has been perpetuated over the last 5000 years. The other Diwali tradition which Guyana commemorates is the story of Naraksura.  Naraksura had divine ancestry and had performed the most exacting of the tapasyas(penances) which made him of equal power to the Gods.  He approached Lord Bhrama and requested boons, as he was now privileged to do, and requested to be made immortal.  Lord Bhrama told him that the gift of immortality was forbidden but he could ask for any other.  He asked that he could only be killed by his mother, knowing that his mother would never kill him. He then took to a life of terrorising the inhabitants of the Heavens and Earth, committing massive atrocities until the people of Earth petitioned Lord Vishnu for salvation from the demon.  The only being that was able to match and eliminate the demon was Lord Krishna and the Gods importuned him to engage the demon. In setting out to battle with Naraksura, Lord Krishna’s wife Satyabhama insisted that she accompany him, which he reluctantly allowed.  Krishna and Naraksura struggled for a very long time until Lord Krishna was able to cut off the demon’s five heads with his Vajra, his mysterious projectile weapon.  But Naraksura kept fighting on until Satyabhama shot him dead with her arrows. She was able to kill him because without being aware of it, she was the reincarnation of Naraksura’s mother. The populations of the Heavens and Earth, being freed of this pervasive Evil were overjoyed and celebrated with illuminations and feasting and this  is perpetuated in present Diwali celebrations.  Naraksura, in his depredations, had kidnapped 16,000 women, who having been under the control of the demon, were considered outcasts and ostracized.  To rescue them from this terrible fate and rehabilitate them in Society, Lord Krishna married all 16,000. More than the Naraksura tradition, the worship of Maha Lakshmi, permeates Diwali.  Maha Lakshmi personifies all that is good and pleasant and cultured in human life.  She personifies Light, Wisdom, Morality, prosperity, wealth and happy human relationships and people worship her at Diwali to elicit those qualities to themselves and their families. Diwali is celebrated with the same festivities as in the other traditions and Light and illuminations are particularly stressed as Lakshmi is the Deity who personifies the triumph of Light over darkness.  On Diwali night doors are kept open so as to allow Maha Lakshmi to enter and at the same time to welcome guests.  Those who desire wealth or who generate it like the Business community, pay particular worship to Lakshmi on Diwali. In Guyana all the main Diwali traditions merge: There is general house cleaning, attendance at Mandirs, visits by friends, exchange of sweetmeats, illuminations with diyas, fairy lights, Diwali songs and music.  A uniquely Guyanese Diwali celebration is the brightly lit Diwali processions with imaginative floats and music which occur on Diwali night or the night before in the three counties.  These processions attract thousands of viewers and participants of all ages, religions and races and act as a great integrating force in Guyana’s multi-ethnic, multi-cultural Society. Related Similar Articles

Treatment for Food Poisoning Oct 20, 2024 News How can I treat food poisoning? Kaieteur News – In most cases, people with food poisoning get better on their own without medical treatment. You can treat food poisoning by replacing lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration. In some cases, over-the-counter medicines may help relieve your symptoms. When you have food poisoning, you may vomit after you eat or lose your appetite for a short time. When your appetite returns, you can most often go back to eating your normal diet, even if you still have diarrhea. Find tips on what to eat when you have food poisoning. If your child has symptoms of food poisoning, such as vomiting or diarrhea, don’t hesitate to call a doctor for advice. Replace lost fluids and electrolytes When you have food poisoning, you need to replace lost fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration or treat mild dehydration. You should drink plenty of liquids. If vomiting is a problem, try sipping small amounts of clear liquids. Replacing lost fluids and electrolytes is the most important treatment for food poisoning. Most adults with food poisoning can replace fluids and electrolytes with liquids such as water, fruit juices with water added to dilute the juice, sports drinks, broths. Eating saltine crackers can also help replace electrolytes. Older adults, adults with a weakened immune system, and adults with severe diarrhea or symptoms of dehydration should drink oral rehydration solutions, such as Pedialyte, Naturalyte, Infalyte, and CeraLyte. Oral rehydration solutions are liquids that contain glucose and electrolytes. If your child has food poisoning, you should give your child an oral rehydration solution—such as Pedialyte, Naturalyte, Infalyte, and CeraLyte—as directed. Talk with a doctor about giving these solutions to your infant. Infants should drink breast milk or formula as usual. Over-the-counter medicines In some cases, adults can take over-the-counter medicines such as loperamide NIH external link (Imodium) and bismuth subsalicylate NIH external link (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) to treat diarrhea caused by food poisoning. These medicines can be dangerous for infants and children. Talk with a doctor before giving your child an over-the-counter medicine. If you have bloody diarrhea or fever—signs of infections with bacteria or parasites—don’t use over-the-counter medicines to treat diarrhea. See a doctor for treatment. How do doctors treat food poisoning? To treat food poisoning caused by bacteria or parasites, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics NIH external link or medicines that target parasites, in addition to rehydration solutions. In some cases, doctors may recommend probiotics NIH external link. Probiotics are live microbes, most often bacteria that may be similar to microbes you normally have in your digestive tract. Studies suggest that some probiotics may help shorten a bout of diarrhea. Researchers are still studying the use of probiotics to treat food poisoning. For safety reasons, talk with your doctor before using probiotics or any other complementary or alternative medicines or practices NIH external link. This is especially important when children, older adults, or those with weak immune systems have diarrhea. Doctors may need to treat people with life-threatening symptoms and complications—such as severe dehydration, hemolytic uremic syndrome, or paralysis—in a hospital. How can I prevent food poisoning? You can prevent some food poisoning by properly storing, cooking, cleaning, and handling foods External link. For example, keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs separate from other foods, prepare salads and refrigerate them before handling raw meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs promptly refrigerate or freeze foods that can spoil wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling food wash fruits and vegetables before eating, cutting, or cooking, cook foods long enough and at high enough temperatures to kill harmful microbes wash utensils and surfaces after each use, don’t eat foods that can spoil that have been sitting out for more than 2 hours, or in temperatures over 90 degrees, for more than 1 hour a person using a meat thermometer to measure the internal temperature of meat. Cook foods long enough and at high enough temperatures to kill harmful microbes. Food safety is especially important for people who are more likely to get food poisoning and related complications, including infants and children pregnant women and their fetuses, older adults, people with weak immune systems Food recalls You can help prevent food poisoning by watching for food recalls. Companies recall foods—take foods off the market—if they find out that the foods could make people sick. If you learn that a food was recalled because it could cause food poisoning, check to see if you have the food. If you do, make sure no one eats it. You can return the food to the store or dispose of it. Related Similar Articles

Country Profile: Bhutan Oct 20, 2024 News Kaieteur News – Bhutan, landlocked country of south-central Asia, located on the eastern ridges of the Himalayas. Historically a remote kingdom, Bhutan became less isolated in the second half of the 20th century, and consequently the pace of change began to accelerate. Bhutan Flag With improvements in transportation, by the early 21st century a trip from the Indian border to the Bhutanese capital, Thimphu, that once took six days by mule could be made in just a few hours by car along a winding mountain road from the border town of Phuntsholing. The governmental structure also changed radically. Reforms initiated by King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (reigned 1952–72) in the 1950s and ’60s led to a shift away from absolute monarchy in the 1990s and toward the institution of multiparty parliamentary democracy in 2008. The economic core of Bhutan lies in the fertile valleys of the Lesser Himalayas, which are separated from one another by a series of high and complex interconnecting ridges extending across the country from north to south. The political nucleus of Bhutan is centred in the Paro and Thimphu valleys in the Lesser Himalayan region. Its location between the Assam-Bengal Plain of India to the south and the Plateau of Tibet of southwestern China to the north gives the country considerable geopolitical significance. Bhutan Coat of Arms Finance Until the 1960s Bhutan did not have a currency; its people bartered for the goods they could not produce themselves. Now the country has a cash economy, with the Royal Monetary Authority issuing the ngultrum, the national currency. The country also has a few commercial banks, most of which are jointly owned (in various combinations) by the government of Bhutan, the government of India, and private interests. A development bank that specializes in industrial and agricultural loans was established in 1988. A stock exchange, open to citizens of Bhutan only, was founded in Thimphu in 1993. Trade Tiger’s Nest Bhuddist Monastery Because Bhutan is landlocked, trade and transit arrangements with India play a critical role in its economic life. Free trade with India prevails, and India is the source of the great majority of Bhutan’s imports, which include machinery, transport equipment, base and fabricated metals, petroleum products, vegetables and other food, and textiles. India also is the recipient of the bulk of Bhutan’s exports. Tiger’s Nest Bhuddist Monastery Electricity is the country’s principal export, followed by copper wire and cable, calcium carbide, metal alloys, cement, and polyester yarn. Cardamom and other spices, gypsum, timber, and handicrafts also are exported, albeit on a smaller scale. Secondary trading partners, for the most part in Asia, have included Japan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, and Singapore. Bhutan is a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) and participates in the South Asian Free Trade Agreement along with the other SAARC signatories. Cultural life Taashi Chho Monastery The three main ethnic groups of Bhutan—the Bhutia, the Nepalese, and the Sharchop—display considerable variety in their cultures and lifestyles. A typical Bhutia house is a two-storied structure of timber and stone with thick, pounded mud walls to keep out the cold. Livestock are kept on the ground floor, while the family lives above. Inside the house, a family will usually maintain a small Buddhist shrine in a corner. Among the livestock kept by Bhutia families is the yak, which supplies not only meat but also milk, from which butter is made for use in food preparations, in lamps, and on the shrine altar. Ordinary households may not be able to afford meat in their daily meals, however, and often rely on ema datshi, a chili and cheese stew, or kewa datshi, which adds potatoes to the mix. Both can be considered national dishes, and both are served with basmati or Bhutanese red rice. Related Similar Articles

Oct 20, 2024 News Kaieteur News – QUEENS – For over a decade, the Morant and Berbice volleyball teams have been uniting Caribbean players of all ages at Valley Stream State Park, New York. Founded in 2010 by Guyanese player Arwin Bridgelal, the teams provide a space for competitive and recreational play, welcoming members from diverse backgrounds, including participants from India and the Dominican Republic. The Morant and Berbice volleyball teams gather for a group photo after a thrilling match. Named after the small village of Port Morant in Berbice, the Morant team started with local kids and has since grown to include players aged 15 to 68. While some compete in leagues, the primary focus remains on community engagement. “We play for fun, but some of these guys are professional players,” Bridgelal noted. Players of all ages and backgrounds from various Caribbean nations unite to play volleyball. Former under-19 professional player Javedviper Persaud, who represented Guyana, added, “It keeps you away from activities that aren’t worth it. It helps you focus mentally and physically.” The teams play every Sunday, regardless of the weather. “If it’s above 40 degrees, we’re here,” said Bridgelal, noting that they’ve played in snowy conditions. They also host family gatherings during holidays, often combining barbecues with their volleyball matches. In summer, the teams participate in beach volleyball competitions while maintaining their presence on grass courts. The team brings together seasoned professionals and beginners, all sharing a passion for the game Bridgelal hopes to elevate the teams’ skills so they can compete more professionally. It invites anyone interested in joining the Morant and Berbice volleyball community to Valley Stream State Park. Newcomers are encouraged to learn the game and connect with fellow volleyball enthusiasts in a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. Related Similar Articles